There will be a couple of Raffles being held at both the Annual Inspection and the Annual Dinner. One of theses items is a beautiful quilt and the other is a rocket package donated by our rocket club. The Rocket club package is valued at $120. Tickets are $2 each or 3/$5 or 10/$10 (for the rocket package)

There will be a Silent Auction held at the Annual Inspection and carrying forward to the Annual cadet Dinner. There are over 60 items that have been donated to the squadron to help with this fundraiser. You may bid on items at either event. Pick-up and payment for your item will happen at the dinner on June 11th 2014. Here are some highlights of items up for bids. Candles, Pet value gift card ($25), Electrolux vaccum ($100), Brittany Gillman Gift Cert. (photographer $100), Normandeau's Gift Certificate (auto detailing $50), Toys, Alarms, Pictures, Clothing, Taekwon do lessons, Archery lessons, Fishing tackle ($75), Gold make-up bag ($75), Stella dot scarf ($65), Tools, Hanging baskets, Dinner for two, Jeff's Ink certificate ($100), Petawawa golf club green fees for 2, Butt rub (meat seasoning), World's greatest pillow ($79), Esthetics, Tanning, and more... Something for everyone, so come out and bid to help the Squadron.

Reminder. Tomorrow is the Annual Inspection for all cadets. Cadets must be at 450 Squadron on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 0800hrs. Cadets are to come in civilian clothing and must bring their complete uniform (i.e. boots, pants, belt, dress shirt, tie, tunic, wedge, etc…) in order to change into prior to the parade. Lunch will be provided for all cadets prior to the parade. Guests may arrive at 1230 hrs as the event takes place at 1300 hrs. Directions to 450 Squadron (Building CC-128) Garrison Petawawa, Ontario Take Petawawa Boulevard to the main entrance to Garrison Petawawa. Once you drive on to the Garrison, Petawawa Boulevard turns into Menin Road. Continue on Menin Road and turn right on Passchendale Road. Continue on Passchendale Road for approximately 3.5 kilometres and turn left on Brindle Road. Take the first right after you have turned on Brindle Road. This will lead you to Building CC-128. The main entrance is on the left side of the building as you arrive. You can’t miss the flags. You can park anywhere on the main parking lot.

Below is the letter that went home last week regarding the Cadet Annual Dinner to be held ant the Pembroke Legion on Wednesday June 11th. It is imperative that we get the information regarding the number of people coming and the dinner paid for this WEDNESDAY. There is a special price for children 8 and under of $12.

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Dear Cadets and Parent/Guardian(s),

On Saturday, June 7, 2014, 638 Algonquin Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron will observe its 58th
Annual Ceremonial Review. This is a mandatory parade for all cadets.

The parade will take place at 1:00pm at 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron (Building CC-128) at Garrison
Petawawa. All guests are asked to arrive and be seated by 12:30pm. The parade itself will last for
about an hour and a half. The Reviewing Officer for the parade will be Lieutenant-Colonel Travis
Morehen, CD Commanding Officer of 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron.

The Annual Ceremonial Review is a chance for the cadets to illustrate all of which it has learned
throughout the training year and it also provides a chance to honor cadets for achievements and
accomplishments.

Dress for military spectators is DEU 1A with medals and dress for civilian spectators is business attire.

Cadets must be at 450 Squadron on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 0800hrs. Cadets are to come in
civilian clothing and must bring their complete uniform (i.e. boots, pants, belt, dress shirt,
tie, tunic, wedge, etc…) in order to change into prior to the parade. Lunch will be provided
for all cadets prior to the parade.

Directions to 450 Squadron (Building CC-128) Garrison Petawawa, Ontario 
Take Petawawa Boulevard to the main entrance to Garrison Petawawa. Once you drive on to the Garrison, 
Petawawa Boulevard turns into Menin Road. Continue on Menin Road and turn right on 
Passchendale Road. Continue on Passchendale Road for approximately 3.5 kilometres and turn left on Brindle Road. Take the first right after you have turned on Brindle Road. This will lead you to Building CC-128. The main entrance is on the left side of the building as you arrive. You can’t miss the flags. You can park anywhere on the main parking lot.

Wednesday May 28/14

1. The Rocket Club is planning on launching their rockets on Saturday, June 14, 2014 with a weather date of Sunday, June 15, 2014. This will be a supervised launch with an option to purchase additional engines. There will also be contests with prizes. Lunch will be provided. More information to follow. Questions to either OCdt Snelgrove and/or Cpl Mooij.

2. An information sheet was distributed regarding the Annual Ceremonial Review. Please see separate post with the attachment.

3. An information sheet was distributed regarding the Annual Cadet/Parent Dinner and Awards Ceremony. Please see separate post with the attachment.

4. Some offers of participation for summer training have been received at the Squadron. As we receive them we will make cadets aware of what courses they have been selected for.

5. Congratulations to the Squadron’s Drill Team which placed 6th out of 32 teams. Way to go!!!

6. Congratulation to everyone who got promoted during our last CO’s Parade of the 2013/2014 training year!

7. Congratulations to WO1 Bryn Osmond who has been selected to attend the Royal Military College next year!

8. Upcoming events:
30 May-1 Jun 14 Final Challenge 2014
4 Jun 14 Regular Training Night
7 Jun 14 Annual Ceremonial Review
11 Jun 14 Annual Cadet/Parent Dinner and Awards Ceremony
14 Jun 14 Rocket Launching (15 Jun 14 is the weather date)
18 Jun 14 Summer Training Briefing for Cadets and Parents (no uniforms)
25 Jun 14 No cadets, but staff will be at the Armoury from 7-9pm
27 Jun 14 White Water Rafting
28 Jun 14 Calypso Water Park
3 Sep 14 First Night Back with Welcome Back BBQ (no uniforms)