We have postponed the New Cadet Info session until Tuesday Oct 6. Here is the Facebook event for RSVPing:
To join on Tuesday, click the following link; you will be prompted to enter your name:
Have a great week,
Capt C. Bowman
Commanding Officer
All cadets;
We will be starting virtual Ground School, open to all 14 years and older cadets, starting October 1st. Instruction will be online via Microsoft Teams.
If you are interested in taking the Gliding or Power exams this year or next, and are thinking of joining ground school, email 87squadron@gmail.com with your;
Have a great night,
Capt C. Bowman
All;
We are still on track for an October start to the training year.
First Night Back
Our first night back will be October 7th and will be virtually to start. That first night will be a CO Parade, complete with some exciting appointments, and info about the year. You do not want to miss this one. Parents/guardians invited to watch. Link and timing will be posted on the website.
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Sr Cadet Meeting
We will be hosting a Level 4+ cadet meeting next week, date TBD.
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New Cadet and Recruit Info Session
We will be hosting a New Cadet and Recruit Info Session on Wednesday September 30th at 7:00pm via web conference. Expect more information coming soon. If you are eager to join, this is the info session for you.
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Moving from Slack to Teams
We will be transitioning from using Slack to Microsoft Teams. Teams will allow us to have virtual training, communication, and more all under one roof, and give cadets access to Microsoft OneDrive, Word, Excel, and Outlook. This will be a big change, and expect an email coming soon with connection details.
Each cadet will be issued a firstinitial+lastname@87eagle.ca (i.e. cbowman@87eagle.ca) email address to use and login to Teams with.
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There are a lot of exciting things happening. We are looking forward to a fantastic training year!
Capt C. Bowman
Commanding Officer
Good afternoon all;
Battle of Britain 80th Anniversary – Sunday 1030-1100hrs
Each year the Cadets proudly take part in local Battle of Britain parades across the country to commemorate the sacrifices that were made to turn the tides of the Second World War. Allied nations from around the world partook, including Canada, in this decisive air battle to defend Britain.
Royal Canadian Air Force will be hosting a virtual commemoration ceremony of the Battle of Britain this Sunday. Tune in on the RCAF Facebook event page on Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Second photo: “Scramble” is the command which sends these Royal Canadian Air Force pilots from 87 Squadron in Britain racing to their Hurricanes to battle the enemy on February 18, 1941. Yes, you read that correctly: the RAFs 87 Squadron flew Hurricanes and later Spitfires during WWII.
26 August 2020
To our Cadets, Parents , Guardians and the Community of Welland/Pelham,
The safety and security of all who participate in the Cadet Program is always one of our top priorities. It is assumed that the COVID-19 pandemic could last 18 months or longer. This virus will likely return in multiple waves and continue to pose a threat to the Canadian Public. A return to normalcy is not forecasted any time soon, and we need to prepare for a new normal.
Therefore, that is why, the Commander of the National Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers Support Group has made the decision to delay the start-up of limited in-person cadet activities until at least 1 October, 2020. This was not an easy decision, nor was it made in isolation. It ensures that we have proper measures in place for the safety and security of everyone who participates in our programs and will ensure that the Cadet and JCR programs do not become a vector to spread the COVID-19 virus.
In the month of September, you can expect that we will reach out to you with information about the fall. We are expecting virtual briefing sessions to prepare for the training year to resume in September, and virtual training to resume in October until such time that limited in-person training can be authorized. For your information, we have enclosed some key questions/answers for the upcoming 2020-2021 training year.
Although the fall of 2020 will not roll out the same way it has in years before, we remain committed to ensuring that the Cadet Program continues to provide unique experiences for youth within our community. Should you have any questions or concerns, you are encouraged to reach out to me.
Yours truly,
Captain C. Bowman
Commanding Officer
For all new/interested cadets
Yes, we are accepting registration if your young adult (aged 12-18) wishes to join the Cadets. Please see the Join Cadets page for more information on what to expect and how to start the process. Also, make sure to subscribe to updates to this website to learn about an upcoming info session we will be hosting in September/October for new recruits. To subscribe, add your email address to the on the right or email recruiting@87eagle.ca directly.
For all existing 87 Eagle cadets and parents
We know you are looking forward to getting back to Cadets, and we are too! We will be hosting a virtual info session so stay tuned for more information. If you do not currently get emails from 87 Eagle make sure to subscribe and check your junk/spam folder just in case. To subscribe, add your email address to the on the right or email recruiting@87eagle.ca directly. Current cadets are also reminded to continue to check Slack for updates from their respective chain of command. Not connected yet? Learn How to Join Slack here.
For all retired or departing 87 Eagle cadets
We will be providing an update soon on how and when to bring your uniforms back to Supply.
Any other questions
As we continue to navigate through the pandemic, always remember that you have a family here at 87 Eagle. If you have any questions, please always feel free to reach out to me at 87squadron@gmail.com