Category: Fun Events

2024 Annual Mess Dinner

Last week our cadets attended their annual Mess Dinner. From the officers that planned, to the parents that volunteered – It was another special night for the cadets to remember! The cadets shared good food, good laughs and made memories that will last a lifetime!

Thank you to all of the parents, volunteers and staff that made it happen. A special thank you to RJ’s Catering and Event Planning for supplying the delicious meal! A great time was had by all of the attendees!

Virtual Parade Night – Tonight

Good morning everyone,

Virtual Parade Night – Tonight at 1830hrs

For security purposes, once you join you will have to set your name. Set it to “Rank + Last name” (i.e. FCpl Bloggins). If you do not set your name, you will not be permitted to join the call.

Who: All cadets
Dress: Appropriate civilian attire/cadet t-shirts/cadet hoodies
When: Wednesday at 1830–2000hrs
How: Link via https://87eagle.slack.com/ (#general channel)

See you tonight,

Capt C. Bowman
Commanding Officer

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

Sports Competition Bus Timings (Update)

Dropoff at the Cadet Hall (LHQ):
New timing: 7:15am

Pickup at the Cadet Hall (LHQ):
Watch Website!

I am expecting the pickup might be later than 4:00pm tomorrow. I will post on the website when the award ceremony starts at the end of the day tomorrow effectively giving everyone a 45 minute heads up as to when we will be back in Welland.

Early Pickup:
If any cadets needs to be picked up early tomorrow, we will be at the Dunnville Secondary School. Cadets must have permission and check in with me (Lt. Bowman) before they are allowed to leave the school for any reason.

Reminder about Health Cards:
Also remember all cadets MUST have health cards and water bottles with them to board the bus.