If your name was on the list for not bringing in your annual validation form and handbook signature, and you need new forms, your parent MUST come in with you as both of your signatures will be needed at that in order for you to stay for the remainder of the night on Wednesday. Without signed forms, you are unable to stay for the night and will be sent home.

We really need some cadets to come forward and volunteer to help with the Legions Poppy sales next weekend.  There are two different shifts during the day between the hours of 1000 to 1800 hrs. We need a minimum of 16 cadets to participate. Please see 2Lt Wendy McGinley to volunteer. Volunteer hours can be used for your high school requirements.

Wednesday October 28th, 2015

1. Drill Team - Every Monday night from 1830 to 2130hrs unless otherwise announced. Drill Team is open to all members of 638 Squadron. Members must bring parade boots and their wedge to all practices.

2. Ground School - Classes for cadets interested in applying for the Glider Pilot Scholarship Course, the Power Pilot Scholarship Course, or who just want to learn about flight will be every Tuesday evening from 1900-2100hrs at the Armoury. They will also meet on Wednesday evenings from 1800-1830. Ground school is open to all cadets of all levels and is the first step in learning to fly. For information please speak to WO2 Rochat.

3. Marksmanship - Cadets who wish to participate in an air rifle range practice and try out for the Squadron’s Marksmanship Team are encouraged to come out to the Armoury Thursday evenings. Range will be held every Thursday night from 1800hrs to 2100hrs unless otherwise stated. This activity is open to all cadets of the Squadron.

4. Rocket Club - 4. Cadets that are interested in the Squadron’s model rocket club are to see Aviator (Avr) Solimine.

5. Duke of Edinburgh - Cadets who have signed up for the Duke of Edinburgh Program are asked to advise Mrs. Rochat. For more information about the program please check out the website (www.dukeofed.org) and speak to Mrs. Rochat.

6. CO's Parade - The Squadron will be hosting its monthly CO's Parade next Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 2030hrs. The Squadron will be hosting Mr. Brady Stewart (President of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 72) and Mr. Steve Lewsey (RCL Br. 72 Treasurer and Cadet Liaison Officer). Mr. Stewart will be acting as Reviewing Officer for this parade. As usual parent/guardian(s) are more than welcome to attend.

7. Next Wednesday, November 4, 2015 is a regular training night. Cadets are to be in full dress with medals. Our next sports night is scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2015.

8. Thank you to WO2 Luloff and all the senior cadets who planned and executed an awesome Halloween Party Wednesday night!
Thank you to Mrs. Hodder for the Halloween themed cupcakes.

9. Next week - the squadron will start it's mandatory sale of lottery tickets. All cadets are required to sell one book of tickets. The cost of each booklet is $50 and is required when you sign out your book of tickets.

10. Orienteering - Teams are off to the provincials this Saturday at 0530 hrs at the Irving Big Stop. You must have your health card, permission forms and a water bottle.

11. Poppy Sales - Poppy sales in support of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 72 will take place on the 7th of November from 1000 to 1800 hrs. We need a minimum of 16 cadets to participate in poppy sales. Please see 2Lt Wendy McGinley to volunteer. Volunteer hours can be used for your high school requirements.

Remembrance Day Parade-638 Squadron will be participating in the November 11th Remembrance Day Parade in Pembroke. Cadets are to arrive at the Armoury at 0930hrs (9:30am) in full uniform (i.e. dress shirt, tie, tunic, parka, black gloves, etc…). All cadets must wear a poppy. New cadets who have not been issued a complete uniform are still encouraged to participate. They are asked to wear appropriate civilian attire and their cadet parka. Please see supply if you are missing any uniform parts.
Following the ceremony at the Pembroke Cenotaph the cadets will parade to Branch 72 of the Royal Canadian Legion at 202 Pembroke St East. Cadets will be invited to enjoy a bowl of chilli at the Legion. Cadets will not be returning to the Armoury and will be dismissed from the Legion by 1300hrs.
Cadets are not permitted to participate in any other Remembrance Day ceremony in uniform. They are welcome to attend their school or local community ceremony, but cannot do so in uniform.
638 squadron recognises that this parade falls on a school day, however we do encourage all cadets that are able to participate. This is a great opportunity to display our numbers, while providing a significant community service

.https://www.dropbox.com/s/9drgbbtfmk5wpw2/Permission%20Slip-2015%20Remembrance%20Day%20Parade.doc?dl=0

IMPORTANT

**** The following cadets have NOT gotten their annual validation forms in in the time specified. Please be advised that you are not able to participate in ANY squadron activities or training without having the completed forms handed in to the office. When you come in for your next time you must bring the completed forms into the office or give to the Officer in charge of the event (such as marksmanship tonight. You must hand in completed forms before you can participate). If you no longer have the forms you must get them from the office and have yourself and your parent fill them out at that time. Without doing this, you will be sent home***

WO2 Antler, Julie Ilya Julie Antler
FSgt Fleming, Tristan Paul Arthur Tristan Fleming
LAC Foster, Alexandrea Ruby-Ann
FCpl Johnstone, Jade John Edward Jade Johnstone
Cpl Kennedy, Cameron Mitchell Cameron Kennedy
Sgt Kennedy, Kurtis James Kurtis Kennedy
Cpl Lembke, Cade Anthony Cade Anthony L-Harrison
Cpl Lavoie, Maya Ruth Maya Lavoie
LAC Mackie, Tyr Price
Sgt Osmond, Colton Wade Colton Osmond
Sgt Osmond, Liam Errol Liam Osmond
Cpl Patel, Rilak Rilak Patel
FSgt Robert, Vanessa Ivory Vanessa Ivory Angus
Cpl Rose, Joshua William
Sgt Wilkinson, Leslie Ada Leslie Wilkinson

Keep this in mind for those of you wanting to go to Orienteering this weekend.

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

1. Ground school classes for cadets interested in applying for the Glider Pilot Scholarship Course, the Power Pilot Scholarship Course, or who just want to learn about flight will be every Tuesday evening from 1900-2100hrs at the Armoury. They will also meet on Wednesday evenings from 1800-1830.  Ground school is open to all cadets of all levels and is the first step in learning to fly. For information please speak to WO2 Rochat.

2. Cadets who wish to participate in an air rifle range practice and try out for the Squadron’s Marksmanship Team are encouraged to come out to the Armoury Thursday evenings. Range will be held every Thursday night from 1800hrs to 2100hrs unless otherwise stated. This activity is open to all cadets of the Squadron.

3.The Squadron’s two drill teams (Drill with Arms and Drill without Arms) will be practicing every Monday at the Armoury from 1930-2130hrs unless otherwise stated. These two teams are open to all cadets.

4. Cadets that are interested in the Squadron’s model rocket club are to see Aviator (Avr) Solimine.

5. The Squadron will be gliding on 16-18 Oct 15 in North Bay. Cadets are to be at the armoury for 1730 hrs on Friday.  Please see the previous posts fro any specifics.

6. Any cadet 14 and older can register for the Duke of Edinburgh program online.

7. We now have the red cadet t-shirts in all sizes. They are $15 each at the office. See Miss Vicki.

8. 75th Anniversary pins are now available to be worn on the cadet uniform. Please get yours and sign for it with Mrs. Hodder.

9. Next week the squadron will start it's mandatory sale of lottery tickets. All cadets are required to sell one book of tickets. The cost of each booklet is $50 and is required when you sign out your book of tickets.

10.  Wednesday October 28th will be the Squadron Halloween Party.  As part of our 100 cadet recruiting challenge, cadets are encouraged to bring a friend for the evening in hopes of enticing some of your friends to join.

11.  Cadets who are attending the 450 Squadron flight day on Sunday are reminded NOT to bring cell phones or cameras.  Capt Dan Duchene is the contact for this event and can be reached at 613-281-6536 for information that you are not able to find within the previous post with regards to this event.

12. Annually we must verify the information we have for your son/daughter/ward. Included in this package is the “Annual Validation Form.” Please read the instructions, make any corrections required, attach copies of any applicable official documents, sign, and then return to the Squadron office. We are also including validation forms for cadets who just joined the Squadron to ensure the accuracy of the information entered into our system. As well, it is very important that we have active email addresses for all parent/guardian(s) and cadets. When we distribute information for summer training (i.e. travel orders, etc…) this information is only distributed via email. Also included in this package is the revised “Squadron Handbook.” This booklet was formerly entitled the “Parents’ Handbook.” The handbook is a reference for parent/guardian(s) and cadets. All information in the handbook is important, but items of specific importance have been labelled with an exclamation mark. We ask that you read over the handbook and then sign and return the acknowledgement form (last page of the handbook) to the Squadron office. The deadline for the return of the annual validation form and squadron handbook acknowledgement form is Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Cadets who have not returned these two forms by the deadline will not be permitted to participate in any cadet training until these forms are received by the squadron office.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

1. Ground school classes for cadets interested in applying for the Glider Pilot Scholarship Course, the Power Pilot Scholarship Course, or who just want to learn about flight will be every Wednesday evening from 1800-1830hrs in the Ante Room (Conference Room) at the Armoury. Ground school is open to all cadets of all levels and is the first step in learning to fly. For information please speak to WO2 Rochat.

2. Cadets who wish to participate in an air rifle range practice and try out for the Squadron’s Marksmanship Team are encouraged to come out to the Armoury Thursday evenings. Range will be held every Thursday night from 1800hrs to 2100hrs unless otherwise stated. This activity is open to all cadets of the Squadron.

3. Drill team is cancelled this Monday due to Thanksgiving.

4. Cadets that are interested in the Squadron’s model rocket club are to see Aviator (Avr) Solimine.

5. The Squadron will be gliding on 16-18 Oct 15 in North Bay. Permission slips were to be in by October 7th, 2015.

6. Any cadet 14 and older can register for the Duke of Edinburgh program through Mrs. Rochat.

7. We now have the red cadet t-shirts in all sizes. They are $15 each at the office. See Miss Vicki.

8. 75th Anniversary pins are now available to be worn on the cadet uniform. Please get yours and sign for it with Mrs. Hodder.

9. Next week cadets will return in uniform...including tunics. Winter dress starts.

10. Next week the squadron will start it's mandatory sale of lottery tickets. All cadets are required to sell one book of tickets. The cost of each booklet is $50 and is required when you sign out your book of tickets.

11. October 15th is the deadline for the 75th Anniversary Poster Contest.

12. Annually we must verify the information we have for your son/daughter/ward. Included in this package is the “Annual Validation Form.” Please read the instructions, make any corrections required, attach copies of any applicable official documents, sign, and then return to the Squadron office. We are also including validation forms for cadets who just joined the Squadron to ensure the accuracy of the information entered into our system. As well, it is very important that we have active email addresses for all parent/guardian(s) and cadets. When we distribute information for summer training (i.e. travel orders, etc…) this information is only distributed via email. Also included in this package is the revised “Squadron Handbook.” This booklet was formerly entitled the “Parents’ Handbook.” The handbook is a reference for parent/guardian(s) and cadets. All information in the handbook is important, but items of specific importance have been labelled with an exclamation mark. We ask that you read over the handbook and then sign and return the acknowledgement form (last page of the handbook) to the Squadron office. The deadline for the return of the annual validation form and squadron handbook acknowledgement form is Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Cadets who have not returned these two forms by the deadline will not be permitted to participate in any cadet training until these forms are received by the squadron office.

Fall FTX 2-4 Oct 15
-location is 198 Zanders Road (look for "CADET" signs
-FSgts and WO2's may arrive anytime after 1600hrs on Friday, supper will be provided
-remaining cadets are to arrive at 0800hrs on Saturday
-all cadets MUST have their health card, a water bottle, a sleeping bag, warm clothing, and a rain jacket (if you are missing any of these items you will not be able to participate)...
-cadets are to be picked up at 1400hrs on Sunday
-on site contact for the duration of the exercise is Capt Duchene at 613-281-6536 (text or call)

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

1. Ground school classes for cadets interested in applying for the Glider Pilot Scholarship Course, the Power Pilot Scholarship Course, or who just want to learn about flight will be every Wednesday evening from 1800-1830hrs in the Ante Room (Conference Room) at the Armoury. Ground school is open to all cadets of all levels and is the first step in learning to fly. For information please speak to WO2 Rochat.
2. Cadets who wish to participate in an air rifle range practice and try out for the Squadron’s Marksmanship Team are encouraged to come out to the Armoury Thursday evenings. Range will be held every Thursday night from 1800hrs to 2100hrs unless otherwise stated. This activity is open to all cadets of the Squadron.
3. The Squadron’s two drill teams (Drill with Arms and Drill without Arms) will be practicing every Monday at the Armoury from 1930-2130hrs unless otherwise stated. These two teams are open to all cadets.
4. Cadets that are interested in the Squadron’s model rocket club are to see Aviator (Avr) Solimine.
5. The Squadron’s Fall Field Training Exercise (FTX) is taking place on 2-4 Oct 15. The deadline for submission of permission slips was 30 Sep 15. Flight Sergeants and Warrant Officers are invited to come out Friday night. All other cadets are to arrive Saturday morning. Don’t forget your health card, water bottle, sleeping bag, warm clothes, rain jackets, etc…
6. The Squadron will be gliding on 16-18 Oct 15 in North Bay. Permission slips are due next week (7 Oct 15).
7. There will be a presentation by the Duke of Edinburgh program next Wednesday night at 1845hrs (6:45pm) for all cadets. Parent/guardian(s) are more than welcome to attend to find out more about the program.
8. Congratulations to the cadets who competed at the Area Orienteering Competition this past weekend in Sudbury!
9. Next Wednesday is sports night. No uniforms are to be worn. Dress for the evening is sports gear (i.e. shorts, sweatpants, running shoes, and Squadron t-shirt).
10. We now have the red cadet t-shirts in all sizes. They are $15 each at the office. See Miss Vicki.
11. Annually we must verify the information we have for your son/daughter/ward. Included in this package is the “Annual Validation Form.” Please read the instructions, make any corrections required, attach copies of any applicable official documents, sign, and then return to the Squadron office. We are also including validation forms for cadets who just joined the Squadron to ensure the accuracy of the information entered into our system. As well, it is very important that we have active email addresses for all parent/guardian(s) and cadets. When we distribute information for summer training (i.e. travel orders, etc…) this information is only distributed via email. Also included in this package is the revised “Squadron Handbook.” This booklet was formerly entitled the “Parents’ Handbook.” The handbook is a reference for parent/guardian(s) and cadets. All information in the handbook is important, but items of specific importance have been labelled with an exclamation mark. We ask that you read over the handbook and then sign and return the acknowledgement form (last page of the handbook) to the Squadron office. The deadline for the return of the annual validation form and squadron handbook acknowledgement form is Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Cadets who have not returned these two forms by the deadline will not be permitted to participate in any cadet training until these forms are received by the squadron office.