“Do you want to build a Snowman?” HECK NO!!! I want to fly a in a world class Flight Simulator!!! 
If you would also like to Fly a world class Flight Simulator, or see what a fully functional C6 Machine Gun Trainer operates like, or witness the state of the art Night Vision Goggle training Classroom, then you will need to sign up for the CAE Flight Simulator visit. 
The Visit will take place on 15 Feb 16 from 0900-1200 at 450 Tactical Helicopter Sqn. 
See the attached Permission Slip for further details. Permission slips need to be turned in no later than 10 Feb 16. For further details see Mr. Morrisey or Lt McGinley.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10YTbNzhEcu3G3GRkNe_P33DIpL1kBEzkG6tBrsQfYbU/edit?usp=sharing

Weekly Announcements - Wednesday January 27th 

Drill Team practice resumes Monday night, wear your parade boots, bring your wedge and a filled water bottle. 

Marksmanship Practice on Thurs Same two teams come out Thursday night for the usual times.

Rocket Club meets this Thursday from 1900 – 2100 hrs. New members are always welcome

Wake-A-Thon is quickly approaching, hope everyone is working on those pledge forms. If attending , please see sign-up sheet at the back.

Operation Olaf permission forms are due 10 Feb 16 

Lottery Tickets please get your tickets if you haven't yet.

29-31 Jan 16 - Area Biathlon Competition – Team members are to meet at the armoury at 0845 Friday Morning. Good luck to our Biathlon Team!!

Sports Night next week will be snowshoeing. Please come dressed appropriately with a water bottle

Summer camp and staff applications are being handed out tonight and are due back NO LATER THAN FEB. 17th Both staff cadet and summer courses are due at this time.  All cadets interested please pick up an application package to fill out. Any senior cadet interested in a staff position please see 2 Lt Snelgrove after the parade.  

 CAE Flight Simulator visit. The Visit will take place on 15 Feb 16 from 0900-1200 at 450 Tactical Helicopter Sqn.  Permission slips need to be turned in no later than 10 Feb 16. For further details see Mr. Morrisey or Lt McGinley.

Mock Interviews will be held next Wednesday for cadets applying for National Courses

Lord Strathcona Medal Anyone that wishes to apply for the Lord Strathcona Medal must submit a short narrative detailing why they should be chosen for the award to Lt. Alex McGinley by e-mail no later than Feb. 07 2016 at 2100 hrs. Please see the poster on Facebook or the Blog for email address

Legion Medal Anyone that wishes to apply for the Legion Medal must submit a short narrative detailing their community service done outside of cadets. For more information see Lt. Alex McGinley

30 Jan 16 - Special Drill Team Practice 0900-1600hrs

Upcoming activities: 

3 Feb 16 – Sports Night 

6 Feb 16 - National Course Interviews 

6-7 Feb 16 - Wake-A-Thon 

12-14 Feb 16 - Regional Biathlon Competition 

15 Feb – CAE SIM tour at 450 Squadron 

19-20 Feb 16 - Zone Marksmanship Competition 

20 Feb 16 - Special Drill Team Practice 0900-1600hrs 

26-28 Feb 16 – “Operation Olaf” - Winter Field Training Exercise (FTX) 

Long range dates: 

5-12 Mar 16 – National Biathlon 

13 Mar – Ottawa Valley Cadet Sports Day 

19 Mar – Special Drill Team Practice 0900-1600hrs 

26 Mar – Woodstock’s Amazing Race 

It is that time a year again where cadets get to apply for summer camps and summer camp staff positions. The application is posted below.



https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7gnlRKx9OqOSEhuVENZUFE3SG8/view?usp=sharing

Lord Strathcona Medal Application

Weekly Announcements for Wednesday, January 20, 2016

1. Marksmanship Practice this Thursday and going forward until the competition is only for the ten cadets that have been identified by Lt(N) Forde for the two range teams. Practice is at the Armoury from 1800-2100hrs.

2.The next meeting for the Rocket/Model Club is Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 1900-2100hrs. Rocket Club is always open to new members. Come on out and have some fun.

3. Biathlon practice this week:
-Skiing on Saturday at Forest Lea from 1330-1500hrs
-Shooting on Sunday in Beachburg from 1230-1530

4.Drill Team practice on Monday, January 25, 2016 is cancelled because of exams.

5. Thank you to the cadets who have sold their lottery tickets. It is very much appreciated. Cadets who still have to sell their book can see Mrs. Hodder on Wednesday nights to sign out their book. The deadline for the tickets to be returned is Wednesday, February 24, 2016.

6. Interview preparation classes will be held each Wednesday for cadets who have applied for a National Summer Training Course. They will take place in the Ante Room from 1800-1830hrs. Mock interviews will be scheduled in the following weeks and the actual interviews take place in North Bay on Saturday, February 6, 2016.

7. Effective immediately the Squadron will be enforcing its uniform and EpiPen policies. Firstly, cadet are expected to show up in full uniform including appropriate hair styles. Cadets who have been issued a uniform and don’t show up in uniform will be sent home. Secondly, cadets who require access to an EpiPen must carry it on them at all times. Cadets requiring access to an EpiPen who attend cadet activities without it will be sent home.

8. The Squadron will be holding it's Wake-A-Thon fundraiser on 6-7 February 2016. Cadets can pick up their pledge forms at the office or download them from Facebook or the Blog. A minimum pledge of $60 is needed in order to participate. Start collecting your pledges now and join the fun.

9. Next Wednesday is our Monthly CO’s Parade.  Parent/guardian(s), family, and friends are invited to attend.  Everyone should be seated by 2030hrs.

10. The Squadron’s Winter FTX (AKA “Operation Olaf”) is scheduled for 26-28 February 2016.  Permission slips have been distributed and will be posted on Facebook and the Blog soon.

11. Thank you to Capt Frampton for organizing the Squadron’s Ski/Snowboarding Trip.  It was a great success!

12. Good Luck to all cadets who are currently taking exams at school.  Study!  Study!  Study!

Upcoming activities:

27 Jan 16 – CO’s Parade

29-31 Jan 16 - Area Biathlon Competition

30 Jan 16 - Special Drill Team Practice 0900-1600hrs

Long range dates:

3 Feb 16 – Sports Night (Snowshoeing)

6 Feb 16 - National Course Interviews

6-7 Feb 16 - Wake-A-Thon

12-14 Feb 16 - Regional Biathlon Competition

19-20 Feb 16 - Zone Marksmanship Competition

20 Feb 16 - Special Drill Team Practice 0900-1600hrs

26-28 Feb 16 – “Operation Olaf” - Winter Field Training Exercise (FTX)9. The Squadron will be holding it's Wake-A-Thon fundraiser on Feb 6/16. Cadets can pick up their pledge forms at the office. A minimum pledge of $60 is needed in order to participate. Start collecting your pledges now and join the fun. More information will

Below is the pledge form that can be downloaded for this event.  Remember, you must get a minimum of $60 in pledges in order to participate.  All information that you will need can be found in the first link.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1tsero5m0a6mom5/Wake-A-Thon%20News.doc?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qoea5anp0wli5xj/2016%20Wake-a-thon%20Pledge%20Form.doc?dl=0

Weekly Announcements for Wednesday, January 13, 2016

1. Marksmanship Practice this Thursday and going forward until the competition is only for the eight cadets that have been identified by Lt(N) Forde. Practice is at the Armoury from 1800-2100hrs.

2.The Rocket/Model Club will meet this Thursday from 1900-2100 hrs. Rocket Club is always open to new members. Come on out and have some fun.

3. Biathlon practice this week will be skiing on Sunday at Forest Lea at 0930.  The kids will go back to the armoury for lunch and then out to Beachburg for the afternoon. 

4.Drill Team practices are every Monday from 1930-2130hrs unless otherwise stated. Cadets are to bring a full water bottle and their wedge and boots.

5. Thank you to the cadets who have sold their lottery tickets. It is very much appreciated. Cadets who still have to sell their book can see Mrs. Hodder on Wednesday nights to sign out their book. The deadline for the tickets to be returned is Wednesday, February 24, 2016.

6. The Squadron’s ski and snowboarding trip to Calabogie Peaks is scheduled for Saturday, January 16, 2016. Timings are on the permission form.

7. Interview preparation classes will be held each Wednesday for cadets who have applied for a National Summer Training Course. They will take place in the Ante Room from 1800-1830hrs. Mock interviews will be scheduled in the following weeks and the actual interviews take place in North Bay on Saturday, February 6, 2016.

8. Effective immediately the Squadron will be enforcing its uniform and EpiPen policies. Firstly, cadet are expected to show up in full uniform including appropriate hair styles. Cadets who have been issued a uniform and don’t show up in uniform will be sent home. Secondly, cadets who require access to an EpiPen must carry it on them at all times. Cadets requiring access to an EpiPen who attend cadet activities without it will be sent home.

9. The Squadron will be holding it's Wake-A-Thon fundraiser on Feb 6/16. Cadets can pick up their pledge forms at the office. A minimum pledge of $60 is needed in order to participate. Start collecting your pledges now and join the fun. More information will follow later

Weekly Announcements for Wednesday, January 6, 2015.

1. Happy New Year everyone! Welcome back after the holidays.
2. Marksmanship Practice this Thursday and going forward until the competition is only for the eight cadets that have been identified by Lt(N) Forde. Practice is at the Armoury from 1800-2100hrs.
3. The Rocket/Model Club will resume next Thursday....
4. Biathlon practices for this weekend will be posted by Capt Frampton.
5. Drill Team practices will resume Monday and are every Monday from 1930-2130hrs unless otherwise stated. Cadets are to bring a full water bottle and their wedge and boots.
6. Thank you to the cadets who have sold their lottery tickets. It is very much appreciated. Cadets who still have to sell their book can see Mrs. Hodder on Wednesday nights to sign out their book. The deadline for the tickets to be returned is Wednesday, February 24, 2016.
7. The Squadron’s ski and snowboarding trip to Calabogie Peaks is scheduled for Saturday, January 16, 2016. This activity is open to all cadets who have a completed file.
8. Beginning next Wednesday, the Squadron will be enforcing its uniform and EpiPen policies. Firstly, cadet are expected to show up in full uniform including appropriate hair styles. Cadets who have been issued a uniform and don’t show up in uniform will be sent home. Secondly, cadets who require access to an EpiPen must carry it on them at all times. Cadets requiring access to an EpiPen who attend cadet activities without it will be sent home.
9. Interview preparation classes will be held each Wednesday for cadets who have applied for a National Summer Training Course. They will take place in the Ante Room from 1800-1830hrs. Mock interviews will be scheduled in the following weeks and the actual interviews take place in North Bay on Saturday, February 6, 2016.
10. Next week all cadets will be in their new assigned flights.
11. Good luck to FSgt Hill and FSgt Fleming who will be writing the Power Pilot Scholarship qualifying exam and Sgt Frampton and Sgt Kennedy who will be writing the Glider Pilot Scholarship qualifying exam this Saturday!