Author: Capt L. Silva, Commanding Officer

Good day all cadets and parents.

As part of the Air cadets each squadron is allotted 26 spots to send cadets up in a glider. Due to the unforeseen circumstances with COVID-19 there have been allot of cadets that have not had the opportunity to expertise going up in a glider.

The list below are the cadets that have the highest amount of attendance in the past 2 training years and have been selected to attend the gliding day. I need each cadet that is assigned in the list below to send me a message on teams that they are attending Gliding this Saturday. If you cannot attend, you must tell the CO that you cannot attend so we can allow another person to fill the spot.

Morning session (Dropp off 0830 hrs.-parent Pick up 1200 hrs)

LAC Irwin, Cpl Bowman, Cpl Breitenbach, Cpl Conley, Cpl Doyle, Cpl Droese, Cpl Faucher, Cpl Gifford, Cpl Glaves, Cpl Junkin, Cpl Lawrence, Cpl Lidkea, Cpl Maddocks, Cpl Mazza, LAC, McDonnell-Lye

Afternoon session (Dropp off 1235 hrs.- Parent Pick up 1530hrs)

Cpl Nichol, Cpl Philome, Cpl Stortz, Cpl Stout, Cpl Thorpe-Cottingham, FCpl Beach, FCpl Dashwood, Sgt Vasas C, FCpl Bellingham, FSgt Munderich H.

• Dress: Civilian or 87 Eagle clothing (Dress for the Weather as you will be outside during this activity)
• Location: 435 River Rd, Fenwick. Hangar #3
• Bring your own snacks.

If for whatever reason the weather does not cooperate, we will be posting of the CANCELLATION on the website.

If you have any questions, please contact the CO at 87Air@cadets.gc.ca

Good day all,

This Saturday 30 September 2023 we are asking for Volunteers for a Road side clean up that will start at the Scotia Bank parking lot to the Boston Pizza parking lot. There will be a safety briefing for all cadets participating and the clean up will commence after that.

Arrival at Scotia Bank (440 Niagara Street) : 0900 hrs.

Pick up time at Boston Pizza parking lot (934 Niagara Street) : 1100 hrs.

Dress: FTU’s – C5

Make sure to bring a Health Card, Water Bottle and dress for the weather. We will have Safety vest for all cadets to wear and we will provide disposable gloves for all cadets.

CJCR HQ is conducting the National Online Ground School (OGS) for the 2024 ACNSTC (Air cadet national Selection training process). As this is a requirement for cadets to be considered for a position on either PPTC ( Power Pilot Training Course) or GPTC ( Glider pilot Training Course), if interested please talk with the Admin Officer to apply. Cadets can only register for one opportunity per TY; either Glider or Power. The deadline to submit an application for OGS is 15 Oct 23. Cadets need to confirm with and Officer which course they are interested in applying for (GPTC or PPTC) prior to the deadline, as cadets will not be allowed to switch courses after selection. No waivers will be considered for either PPTC or GPTC. If you do not attend the OGS, you will not be considered in the ACNSTC selection process and any application will be cancelled for PPTC or GPTC. In addition, if you do not complete the 45 hrs of OGS and write the qualifying exam by the deadline of 15 Jan 24 (TBC), you will not be considered in the ACNSTC selection process.

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cjcr-policy/cjcrgporders/8000/8060-7/8060-7b.html

If you have any question please ask the Staff.

The Battle of Britain parade is a mandatory parade for all cadets to attend.

The Battle of Britain is important in many ways, including the first major air military campaign entirely fought by air forces, and the first major German defeat and a crucial turning point in the Second World War.

During the Battle, which lasted from Jul 10 to Oct 31, 1940, Royal Air Force and the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy defended the United Kingdom against large-scale attacks by Nazi Germany’s air force, the Luftwaffe.

Canada, along with other commonwealth countries, provided a portion of the United Kingdom’s 2,936 total pilots that fought during the Battle.

What: Battle of Britain Commemoration Parade
Start Time: Sunday, September 17^th at 1245hrs (parade starts at 1300hrs sharp)
End Time: Approximately 1500hrs
Dress: C1A (https://87eagle.ca/resources/numbered-orders-of-dress/)
Location: Chippewa Park Cenotaph, Welland
Duty Officer: Capt Bowman
Bring: Health card, dress for weather (if it is cooler, bring black gloves)

Cadets that cannot attend are to email the Commanding Officer at 87air@cadets.gc.ca

Heads Up!

As the Thanksgiving weekend approaches we wish to remind all Air Cadet Families of our Tagging fundraising event.

Dates – Thursday October 5, 2023 (5 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. approximately)

             Friday October 6, 2023 (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. approximately)

             Saturday October 7, 2023 (8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

Home base – Seaway Mall (office above main entrance)

All cadets must sign up and participate in 3 out of the 4 shifts posted.  Saturday morning and afternoon participation would be greatly appreciated.

More details to be posted

Thank you so much for your support.  We look forward to a fun filled cadet year.

Parent Sponsoring Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday September 20, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.   All parents are encouraged to attend.