638 Algonquin Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron

13 September 2013

Fundraiser for Petawawa Cenotaph Project

Operation Buzz Cut

To help raise funds for the Petawawa Cenotaph Project, 638 Squadron will be holding a fundraiser on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 (next week). Cadets and staff will have the option to purchase raffle tickets and the winner will get to shave Mr. Mark Solimine’s head. Mr. Solimine is joining the Regular Force and will be leaving for training at the end of September.

Tickets will be $1.00 each or 3 for $2.00

All proceeds to the Petawawa Cenotaph Project

638 Algonquin Squadron will be volunteering at the Vintage Wings air show at the Gatineau airport on Saturday 14th September 2012. The event runs all day and the Cadets will be assisting in the air show operations and take part in numerous air crew activities. Cadets are to be in summer dress (i.e. dress shirt, pants, wedge, etc…). Please make sure your uniform is laundered and that it is properly ironed. New cadets who have not been issued a uniform are to wear their issued blue tshirt and appropriate civilian attire. Lunch will be provided by the Vintage Wings Air Show.

Timings:
0800hrs (8:00am) to be dropped off at the Armoury
1730hrs (5:30pm) to be picked up at the Armoury

Cadet must have their health card in order to board the bus!

For more information please contact: Lt Cathy Gerrard 613-732-1353
Emergency Contact During the Ex: OCdt Brian Snelgrove 613-602-3842

Click the link to the right to get the Permission Form

02 September 2013

2013-14 Training Year Begins Wednesday, September 4th

I hope everyone has had a nice relaxing summer.

The start of a new cadet year is upon us. Cadets will return on Wednesday, September 4th, @ 1830 hrs (6:30 PM) for a barbecue and sports. Dress for cadets and staff/volunteers is appropriate civilian attire.

Thank you,

Heather

613-687-7310

26 June 2013

Update to Year End Trip Timings

There has been a slight change in the timings for the year end trip.

Schedule:

28 Jun 13, 0700 hrs (7:00am) Cadets re to be dropped off at the Pembroke Armoury (this timing is unchanged)

29 Jun 13 1330 hrs (1:30pm) Cadets are to be picked up at the Pembroke Armoury (this timing has advanced 4 hours)

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Cadets MUST have the following items:

Provincial Health Card

WHAT TO BRING FOR THE RIVER

Shorts or bathing suit, polyester or synthetic clothing. Cotton is not advisable.
Low cut sneakers (close toed shoes) with laces are mandatory. (sandals and flip flops will not be allowed on the river and water shoes are not ideal)
Change of footwear for after your trip
Eye/sunglasses should be fastened
Sunscreen
Medication and allergy kits (where applicable

19 June 2013

Tagging 21-Jun to 24-Jun

Click below to access the schedule

Tagging Schedule

If you are available to fill any of the empty spots in the schedule or need to re-schedule your shift please contact:

OCdt McGinley at 819-683-5575 or 613-635-6087

Dress for tagging will be summer dress

11 June 2013

Annual Cadet / Parent Dinner and Awards Ceremony

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Alice and Fraser Recreation Centre

1 Henan Rd (click link to see map)

Pembroke

Meet and Greet 1830 (6:30 pm)

Dinner to be served at 1900 (7:00 pm)

Awards presentations to follow

Dress for cadets is C7 (summer dress) and military guests is 3B

Dress for civilian guests is business casual

Menu: cold cuts, buns, cheese, pickles, vegetables with dip, dessert, coffee, tea, pop

Price for guests: $7.50

Cadets (in uniform) are complimentary