COs Weekly Update – 6 Apr 2020

All;

This week we head into the fourth week of social distancing. Starting today, I am going to publish a weekly update including events and items to share with cadets and parents. The goal is to have cadets continue to engage with 87 and each other, and provide a safe place to do so, as well as to keep everyone up-to-date.

Events this Week:

1. Yesterday: Her Majesty The Queen, our Commander-in-Chief, spoke to the World on Sunday. I encourage everyone to watch it if you have not already: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2klmuggOElE
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2. Today: we are asking each cadet to fill out this survey about your online setup, this will help us plan content and meetups in the future: https://forms.gle/gXFqPCBFoXZgeUJw9
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3. On Thursday: at 8PM, join Cadets and CAF members across the country for the Battle of Vimy Ridge act of remembrance with hashtag #RememberVimy. Details below:
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#RememberVimy Event – Thursday 9 Apr @8:00PM:

The decades since the Battle of Vimy Ridge have slipped by, but the legacy of the Canadians who accomplished so much in that important First World War battle lives on. Some say that Canada came of age as a country on those harsh April days in 1917.

To commemorate, Cadets Canada is hosting a virtual act of remembrance. To participate:

• Wear your ceremonial dress uniform (C1 for Cadets and 1A for staff, green sweatshirts for JCRs) at home
• Light a candle or use a virtual candle
• Wear a poppy if you have one
• Observe two minutes of silence
• Take a selfie or image and tag @CadetsCa on either Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #RememberVimy

I am asking all 87 cadets and staff to participate. If you are on Instagram, be sure to tag @87eagle_welland

To learn more about Vimy Ridge watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LP22iTXqS8 from the CBC or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K4PRGSPUMQ from The Great War YouTube channel.
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Other Items:

1. Reminder to check Slack weekly and install on your mobile device (if you have one). If you do not have a mobile device, you can access Slack through any web browser. How-to Use Slack.
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2. Follow the Squadron on Instagram for upcoming IG Lives, Q&A, trivia, and memories: https://www.instagram.com/87eagle_welland/
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3. From our friends down South, here is an F-35 Virtual Field Trip: https://www.facebook.com/419fw/videos/146535233440429
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Training and CTC Update:

We do not have any details in regards to training after 30 Apr or any details in terms of CTC training. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns you are always welcome to reach out to me on Slack (for cadets) or email (for anyone): 87squadron@gmail.com
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Weekly Updates:

Have a link or activity you want to share? Send them over via Slack to your Squadron Command team (WOI Norio/WOII Libby/FSgt Kalenuik).

I hope everyone is staying safe,

Capt C. Bowman
Commanding Officer