Fall Tagging Weekend

Since there is no cost to join 638 Squadron cadets are expected to help participate in fundraising activities. The fundraisers allow the squadron to plan and conduct many of the activities that the cadets participate in.

Tag days are our biggest fundraiser. We run one tagging weekend in the fall and one in the spring. The cadets accept donations from the public in exchange for a paper tag. Cadets are to sign up for at least one shift per weekend. The shifts for the upcoming tag weekend are:

-Friday October 21st 4-7pm (Petawawa) or 5-8pm (Pembroke)

-Saturday October 22nd 10am - 1pm

-Saturday October 22nd 1pm-4pm

-Sunday October 23 10am-1pm

-Sunday October 23 1pm-4pm

Gliding

40 Cadets from 638 Squadron will be going to a gliding/sports weekend October 14-16 in North Bay. These cadets will be participating in sports activities (including swimming) and will have an opportunity for flight in a glider should the weather permit. Priority for this weekend will be given to cadets wo have not been gliding before.

It is important to note that we are limited in the number of cadets that can attend each gliding weekend. Our squadron goes gliding twice a year so every 638 cadet will have the opportunity to attend one of these two weekends. Our next gliding weekend is 4-6 May 2012. Cadets not able to attend this coming weekend will have priority for the next gliding weekend.

Sports night tonight

A quick reminder:

Its sports night!

Cadets are to wear their grey PT gear or red squadron T-shirt and grey PT shorts.

New cadets are to wear appropriate sports gear.

Running shoes are a must.

Area Cadet Orienteering Competition

11 cadets from 638 will be travelling this weekend to Sudbury for the area cadet orienteering competition. The cadets have been practicing their skills over the month of September and are ready for the challenge.
These cadets are to be at the armoury for 4:15 on Friday September 30th. Dinner will be provided for the cadets enroute. Cadets are to bring a pencil and notebook, appropriate clothing, air mattress and sleeping bag.

The cadets attending are:

• Fsgt Osmond




• Sgt Frampton




• Fcpl Weibe (Michael)




• Fcpl Boland




• Fcpl Lariviere




• Cpl Fleurant




• Cpl Frampton




• Cpl Storey




• Cpl Antler




• Cpl Luloff




• LAC Osmond

Fall Aircrew Survival Field Exercise

638 Algonquin Squadron will be conducting an aircrew survival weekend on 23-25 September 2011. This activity will teach cadets basic survival skills in a fun and hands on atmosphere. The cadets will be sleeping in tents or improvised shelters and eating military MRE's (meal, ready-to-eat). The activity will be conducted on a private property in the local area.

What are we going to do?

-Build improvised shelters

-Light and maintain fires

-Tie knots and lashings

-Collect water

-Construct snares

-Orienteering

-have fun!

Cadets are to meet at the Pembroke Armoury for 1800 (6pm) on Friday September 23rd. Cadets are to refer to the kit list that was given out for guidance on what to pack. Permission forms can be obtained from the office and are required for this activity. Remember, you must have your health card in order to board the bus.

Cadets can be picked up again from the Pembroke Armoury on Sunday September 25th at 4pm.

WO2 & WO1 Merit Boards

Merit boards will be held on Wednesday September 21st for all senior cadets eligible to promotion to the rank of warrant officer second class and warrant officer first class.

In order to be eligible to participate in the merit boards that are required for promotion to these ranks, cadets must have held the rank of Flight Sergeant for a minimum of 6 months (promotion to WO2) or have held the rank of WO2 for a minimum of 6 months (for promotion to WO1).

Wednesday September 7th

It's almost here!!!


Cadets starts up again tomorrow, September 7th.
A BBQ is planned for returning cadets along with a night of fun and games. Please arrive by 6:30pm and wear appropriate civilian attire. The night will wrap up at normal time (approx. 9:15pm)


New cadet registration begins September 7th as well but at 7 pm. Please bring a parent/guardian, birth certificate and health card. The recuit course will begin September 14th.