Author: Capt C. Bowman

All;

I hope everyone has had a safe, and enjoyable summer. As we head into Fall and back into classrooms, everyone is wondering what that means for the Cadet program. First and foremost, the safety of the youth in our care will always be top priority. While it is evident the COVID virus will be with us for some time, it is also evident that this program benefits greatly from in-person training. This was even recently demonstrated with the Cadet Activity Program conducted in August, in-person, at the St. Catharines Lake Street Armouries. 87 Eagle cadets even placed Excellence, Gold, Silver, and Bronze in the Cadet Fitness Assessments. Congratulations!

The current plan is for September to include some limited in-person activities, including uniform supply nights for up to 15 cadets at a time and senior cadet training sessions. Until we return to regular, in-person training, we will use a hybrid approach to deliver the program. The current goal is for a return to weekly in-person training as early as October. Information about online and in-person training sessions will be coming beginning of September.

All in-person activities will be conducted in accordance with local Public Health Measures and include low risk COVID-19 exposure (eg. limited physical contact), PPE, sanitization, signage, and facility modifications to maintain physical distancing. Details about screening and PPE requirements will be posted before the first in-person activity is conducted.

Looking to join us? Although we will not have an in-person Open House for new recruits in September, details about a virtual session via Facebook Live and YouTube will be coming. If you are interested in joining cadets, registration opens September 1st. Please head to https://87eagle.ca/join for details.

I look forward to seeing everyone again, and hearing about your summers,

C. Bowman
Captain
Commanding Officer

Reminder that the Cadet Activity Program (CAP) registration is due July 15th.

What is the CAP?
The Cadet Activity Program, or CAP, will be delivered locally without an overnight stay. Cadet activity programs will offer a hybrid of virtual and in-person day training, to not only teach new skills, but to reinforce the virtual training that has been delivered.

When is it?
August 8th to 13th.

Where is it?
87 Eagle Squadron Cadet Hall and virtually.

Who can go?
It is designed for Level 1 and 2 cadets.

Is it an overnight or day program?
It will be a day program, with some in-person components and some virtual components.

How to register?
Fill out this form https://forms.office.com/r/2rFr6wHct1

All;

I forgot to include the attachments for the Pepperoni Orders in last nights email from the SSC.

Pepperoni Fundraiser Details

• Full details are attached, but all packages are $10 each, and orders and payments can be forwarded to Rob Foster at Canadian Tire Welland Service Centre.
• Orders need to be in to Rob by the morning of Monday June 14, as the order needs to be placed before 11:00 am.
• Pick up will be on Friday June 17 at 4 – 7:00 pm.

All;

Tonight and next week are our last two official parade nights of the 2020-21 training year.

Over the summer we encourage cadets to continue to connect with their fellow cadets via Microsoft Teams and the unofficial 87 Eagle Discord ran by FSgt Gifford.

Details on how to register for the Cadet Activity Program will be shared at tonights meet, and registration may stay open for the summer.

Have a great evening,

Capt C. Bowman
Commanding Officer

Connection details for tonight:

We are all super excited for the live stream of the 2020-21 Annual Ceremonial Review!

To watch, go here at 1900hrs (7:00): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuY_2zq5364

See you in the comments!

Capt C. Bowman