Author: Capt C. Bowman

WRO for the Week of June 2–9

Here are the routine orders for remainder of this week:

1. Sports and Fitness Night – Wednesday

There are two more parade nights left for training this year. Tonight will be a sports and fitness night:

Dress: Civilian/Sports Attire
Duty Officer: CI Bowman
Duty NCO: CPL Stankus

2. Medeba Adventure Camp – Friday to Sunday

Friday Drop-off:

Timing: 1630hrs
Location: Centennial Secondary School
Notes: Must be in possession of your health card, permission slip (if not submitted already), and have had dinner or have it with you to eat on the bus.

Kit List: Personal Kit List for Medeba TripDownload

Sunday Pick-up:

Timing: 1800hrs
Location: Centennial Secondary School
Notes: Watch the website for an update post if we are going to be a different time than 6:00PM.

Emergency Contact Information

In an emergency, if you must contact your cadet and are unable to reach them, you may call Lt Bowman at 289-690-3303.

3. Upcoming Events

Air Race Classic – Saturday, June 22 from 0800 to 1600hrs
Looking for 8-12 Cadet Volunteers

Enjoy your week everyone;

Lt C. Bowman
Commanding Officer

Annual Ceremonial Review VENUE CHANGE

All;

Due to the inclement weather forecast for this Saturday, we have decided to move the venue for Annual. Our new location is:

Meridian Community Centre (Accipiter Arena)
100 Meridian Way, Fonthill Ontario

Cadets are expected at the Meridian Community Centre at 0830hrs, ready for practice with uniform in hand. Details have been reposted below for your convenience.

Guests are welcome at 1330hrs (1:30PM) to find seating.

Information for Cadets

All cadets are to be at the arena at 0830hrs Saturday morning with:

  • Health card;
  • Civilian clothing;
  • Uniform in a garment bag (C1, ceremonial dress);
  • Completed static displays; and
  • Have had breakfast.

Important Notes

  • Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) is a mandatory parade for all cadets. Cadets must attend in order to complete their level, and go into the subsequent level next year. If you are unable to attend, you must request permission from the CO, in-writing;
  • Arrive in civilian clothing for practice. You will be getting changed after lunch into the uniform of the day, personal belongings can be locked in the change rooms for safety; and
  • Lunch will be provided.

Weekly Routine Orders and Annual Information

All;

1. Parade Night – Tonight

Continuing Annual Ceremonial Review practice.

Dress: C2

2. Annual Ceremonial Review – Saturday

All cadets are to be at the cadet hall at 0830hrs Saturday morning with:

  • Water bottle;
  • Health card;
  • Civilian clothing suitable for weather forecast;
  • Uniform in a garment bag: based on the weather it looks like we will be in C1 (Full dress), however, please be prepared for summer dress;
  • Static displays completed; and
  • Have had breakfast.

Important Notes

  • Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) is a mandatory parade for all cadets. Cadets must attend in order to complete their level, and go into the subsequent level next year. If you are unable to attend, you must request permission from the CO, in-writing;
  • Arrive in civilian clothing for practice. You will be getting changed after lunch into the uniform of the day; and
  • Lunch will be provided.

Work on uniforms this week, especially BOOTS!

We will not have time to work on uniforms on Saturday. The Annual Ceremonial Review is a formal parade, and dress must look exceptional.

3. Parents/Guardians/Guest Information for Annual

It is recommended for spectators to arrive at 1330hrs to grab seating, ready for 1400hrs parade start.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone Saturday!

Jump Start – Rescheduled to June 29

All;

Due to inclement weather forecasted for Saturday, Canadian Tire has decided to reschedule Jump Start to their rain date of June 29th. A new signup sheet will be at cadets next week with the details.

Lt C. Bowman
Commanding Officer

Last Call for Annual Dinner Tickets

All;

The Squadron Sponsoring Committee has agreed to extend the deadline to get Annual dinner tickets until tomorrow (Friday) at 4:00PM, with payment due next week.

To get tickets: Email vkalenuik@gmail.com BEFORE 4:00PM tomorrow with:

  • Cadets name
  • # of cadet tickets ($8/each)
  • # of child tickets ($8/each)
  • # of adult tickets ($16/each)

Again, payment will be due next week. This is the last possible chance to get dinner tickets.

The dinner is optional of course, however, it is a great evening with all the cadets, and includes an awards and special presentations banquet. It is a wonderful time to wind down for the year. All who can make it, please do.

Lt C. Bowman
Commanding Officer