Author: Capt C. Bowman

Announcements for the Week of April 30

There are a lot of updates this week, including three for Wednesday and information for the upcoming exercise this weekend, please read carefully:

1. Drill Team – Tuesday 1900hrs to 2030hrs

Bring wedge and boots, prepare to go outside.

2. Parade Night – Wednesday

Prepare to go outside if the weather permits.

3. Sponsoring Committee AGM – Wednesday @ 1830hrs

AGM: Parents are invited to the Parents Squadron Sponsoring Committee Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, it is at the Airport Administration Building (trailer on the main Airport entrance next to our entrance off Riverside, if you need directions, stop by the hall first). This meeting is very important as annual elections for SSC positions take place.

Minutes from the last meeting: General Membership Meeting Agenda – Spring 2018

4. Big Red Meats Orders for Pickup – Wednesday @1800hrs sharp

All orders are in for the Big Red Meats fundraiser, please pick up BEFORE the AGM. Orders will be ready for 1800hrs.

5. NAG FTX – Friday @1700hrs sharp to Sunday @1600hrs

  1. Please see the full permission slip for details. It is very important that you read the permission slip and kit list, sign, and bring the permission slip with your cadet. Cadets without their permission slips and health cards will not be able to board the bus on Friday.
  2. We will not be eating dinner on Friday night, only light snacks will be provided, so make sure to eat dinner before boarding the bus.
  3. In case you need to contact your cadet: Parents that need to contact their cadet throughout the weekend are encouraged to email 87squadron@gmail.com. There will be a phone for emergency use only which goes directly to the officer in charge: 289-783-1942. All other issues, please email instead.
  4. Drop-off: Friday, 5:00pm – Cadets to be dropped off at Centennial High School (240 Thorold Rd, Welland, ON L3C 3W1). You must be in possession of your health card and have had supper.
  5. Pick-up: Sunday, 4:00pm – Cadets to be picked up at Centennial High School.
  6. We will be training rain or shine (hopefully shine), but either way, cadets MUST be prepared for the weather. A wet, soggy cadet, with improper footwear, clothing, rain gear, and sleeping gear will not be happy, and will be sent home.
  7. We are sleeping outside in tents provided by 87.
  8. Permission Slip and Kit List: NAG FTX 2018 Permission Slip

Gliding Tomorrow CANCELLED

Unfortunately due to forecasted high winds tomorrow at the airport, the flying centre has had to cancel gliding for the day. As always, safety is the number one priority. Our squadron glides a minimum of twice per year, and are scheduled to glide again in the fall.

Reminder: Big Red Meats Fundraiser Due Tonight

The SSC (Squadron Sponsoring Committee) wants to remind everyone that the Big Red Meats Fundraiser is due tonight. Still looking at putting in an order? Print off a copy of the form – here!

Awesome products and a great price, plus it supports the squadron!

Announcements for the Week of April 23

1. All cadets are required to signup for updates to 87eagle.ca

See the right side of the website: “Subscribe to Updates”. All cadets are required to sign up for updates on the website.

2. Level 4 and up Training Night – Tonight from 1900hrs to 2030hrs

Tonight is the last Level 4 and Up training admin night. Be sure to bring notebooks and ideas.

3. Drill Team Practice – Tuesday 1900hrs to 2030hrs

Bring boot and wedge, dress for the weather, be prepared to go outside.

4. Parade Night – Wednesday

We are planning to parade outside all night starting Annual Ceremonial Review practice: Make sure to bring coats and gloves, and base your decision for layers based on the forecasted weather that evening, and understanding that the weather is always colder and windier at the airport than in the city.

5. Gliding – Saturday 1300hrs to 1700hrs

All cadets that have signed up for gliding (sign up sheets will be up on Wednesday until the list fills up) please note the following information:

Location: 87 LHQ
Timing: 1300hrs
Bring: Health Card, water bottle, snacks, sunscreen, hat, and dress for the weather (see note below).
Parents: May come and request to take photos, please see flight staff on arrival.

Weather:
As a reminder, please ensure you are dressed for the weather.  The grass is typically wet and soggy in the mornings, so proper footwear needs to be worn.  The air temperature and wind are also typically not the same as in the city, so again, please ensure appropriate outer wear is present.  Cadets not dressed appropriately for the weather conditions may be required to stay off of the airfield.