Author: Capt. Ann-Marie Norio, Deputy Commanding Officer

All parents are invited and encouraged to attend the Fall Annual General Meeting on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 AT 6:30 P.M. This is a great opportunity for you to learn about what the Sponsoring Committee does for your cadet(s), the squadron and to learn about the upcoming summer training selections for summer 2017.

Drop your cadet off at the hall, head over to the Administration Trailer at the airport next to Building # 1 and join us for some refreshments.

We welcome input and new ideas from everyone!

Tuesday, October 18 – Vigil Practice 6:30 -8:00 p.m. at the cadet hall

Wednesday, October 19 – Regular Parade Night – Dress C2
NCO Meeting (Sgts and Above) 9:00 p.m. – 9:20 p.m. Advise your parents pick up will be at 9:20 p.m

Upcoming Events

Poppy Sales – November 3, 4, 5 (more details to follow)
Remembrance Day Parade – Sunday, November 6
Squadron Field Training Exercise – November 25 – 27

Wednesday, October 12 – Regular Training Night – dress is C2 (tunic and tie)

Saturday, October 15 – Gliding – meet at cadet hall for 12:45 p.m. Cadets must have a VALID health card with them to participate (as for all cadet activities). Preference will be given to Level 1 cadets or those who have not flown before. A sign up sheet will be out on Wednesday.

Wednesday, October 5 – Regular Parade Night – Uniform C2 (tunic and tie)

Tagging Information:

Tagging will be taking place on the following dates and times:

Thursday, October 6 – 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, October 7 – 1:00 – 4:30 and 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 8 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 and 1:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Our tagging headquarters will be at the Seaway Mall inside the vacant store beside Boathouse (enter through main doors by CIBC, Boathouse is just up from HealthWise on the left side). PARENTS ARE TO ACCOMPANY THEIR CADET TO THE HEADQUARTERS LOCATION AS DO WE REQUIRE PARENT DRIVERS.

Cadets are to tag in uniform – plain black gloves are allowed if needed. If you do not have a cadet jacket you may wear a civilian jacket. It is okay to add layers under your tunic if needed. For those new cadets that do not have uniforms, please wear appropriate civilian attire, you will be paired up with a cadet in uniform.

Cadets are expected to do three tagging shifts unless alternate arrangements have been discussed with Capt Norio.

This is our major squadron fundraiser, let’s all contribute to make this a successful tag days!

Wednesday, September 27, 2016 – Dress will be C2 (tunic and tie), please bring your cadet fleece or appropriate jacket to wear if required.

NCO Meeting – there will be an NCO meeting immediately following cadets. This is for cadets at the rank of Sergeant and above. Please advise your parents to pick you up at 9:30 p.m.

Upcoming Activities:

Tagging – October 6, 7 and 8. Out of five scheduled shifts cadets are expected to do three. If this is not possible, please discuss with Captain Norio.

If you have yet to return your Annual Validation Form – get it in along with your registration fee.

THANK YOU

To all those cadets and parents who attended the 75th Battle of Britain Ceremony on Sunday. Activities like this showcase not only who we are but demonstrate we are active in the community. Taking a couple of hours out of your time to honour our veterans is a small sacrifice.