Thank you to all those that came to check out our Open House on Wednesday evening. We hope you were impressed with what you saw and heard and will be back out on Wednesday, September 23 at 6:30 p.m. Hope to see you then.
A special thanks to those parents that helped out with the bbq – we couldn’t have done it without you!
Details have been finalized for the squadron year end trip to Medeba Adventure Learning
Centre in West Guilford, Ontario (near Haliburton) on June 12-14, 2015. Cost for the trip will be $30.00 per cadet. A permission slip and detailed kit list will be issued on Wednesday. It is sure to be a fun, adventure-filled weekend and I look forward to maximum cadet participation. If you are interested in knowing more about the camp check out their website at www.medeba.com
The 87 Eagle Squadron Drill Team had an outstanding showing at the Western Ontario Area Drill Competition held on 8-10 May. Our team placed 13th out of approximately 32 teams and our Drill Team Commander received 3rd place overall. What a great showing – the cadets worked so hard and the results of their hard work definitely showed when they competed. I couldn’t be prouder!!!
Our last Drill team practice will be on Thursday, May 21, 2015 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. to prepare for the display at the Annual Ceremonial Review.
Annual General Meeting – The Sponsoring Committee will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Office Trailer (beside Building #1) at the Niagara Central Airport. This is your opportunity to hear about the hard work the Sponsoring Committee Executive puts in to ensure the squadron is viable. General elections will be held for the positions of Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, Secretary Fundraising and Building and Grounds. No experience is required other than a passion to see 87 Eagle Squadron excel. Your dropping your cadet off anyway so pop in for some refreshments and goodies.
If your cadet will be attending camp (names to be announced soon), Captain Norio will be be available to offer insight and answer questions.
Annual Ceremonial Review – This year’s Annual Ceremonial Review will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cadet Hall. Each year there is a buffet style dinner that follows the Review. Once again the dinner will be at Holy Trinity Church. Tickets for the dinner are $14.00 per adult, and $7.00 for cadets and children 12 and under. Tickets will be available for purchase starting Wednesday, April 29. The last night for purchase will be Wednesday, May 13. There will NOT be any tickets sold after this date. Invitations for the Annual Ceremonial Review and a letter regarding the dinner will be handed out to cadets on Wednesday, April 29th.
We look forward to seeing you at the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 13.
Drill team practice will be Tuesday, January 20 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.