Category: General Updates

Poinsettia Pick-up this Saturday at 9am

Poinsettia orders are to be picked up this Saturday at 900hrs at Vermeers (684 South Pelham Road, Welland). Questions please contact Sponsoring Committee Chair: vkalenuik@cogeco.ca

This Weekends FTX

Make sure to review the kit list, have health cards, and be ready to have fun! Also make sure to have had dinner before being dropped off.

We will be sleeping indoors, however, a lot of the training will take place outside so be sure to dress for the weather. This is a mandatory training exercise, if you need to be excused or cannot attend the entire weekend, contact 87squadron@gmail.com before the weekend.

Arrival: Friday November 24 at 1800hrs
Dismissal: Sunday November 26 at 1200hrs
Kit List: Annex B – Kit List
Schedule: Annex A – Schedule

Please bring any prescription medication (only enough for the weekend, along with dosage instructions). Upon arrival at the Cadet Hall, please give any medications to the Officer in Charge along with your Health Card.

Bring permission slips as well. If you need a permission slip we will have photocopies ready to be filled out on Friday when you drop your cadets off.

Christmas Mess Dinner on December 13th at 1730hrs to 2030hrs

This years Christmas Mess Dinner is on Wednesday December 13th. It will be in place of the parade night, and it will be at the Welland Legion. Details to follow.

IceDogs Game Ticket Orders due Dec 2 (Game on Dec 16)

IceDogs game ticket orders are due no later than December 2nd. Lot’s of tickets left, be sure to grab your own seats, sell seats to your friends and family, and see you at the December 16th game! This is a family and friends fundraiser and everyone is welcome. Should be lot’s of fun!

Order Form: IceDogs Fundraiser

Please note that this is a Squadron fundraiser (a portion of each ticket goes to the Squadron) and we will all be sitting near one another, however, cadets and other minors must come with their own supervision.

Time for Bacon!

Really exciting fundraiser right before Christmas: Bacon and Peameal Bacon! Please see the order form for some delicious meat straight from Big Red! Order Form:

Reminder for all cadets attending the parade today, be at Welland Canadian Tire Financial for 1530hrs.

Dress will be C-2, no medals. Bring black gloves, Parkas will be provided to the cadets that have not been issued one. For the Cadets that have been issued a parka make sure you have the liner in the outer, wear the whole parka together. There is NO dress reg for wearing just the liner.

The parade will start at 4:00pm be at the Welland Canadian Tire Financial (corner of Wellington st and East main St) no later than 3:30pm, to be formed up and ready to march.

Pick up will be at 4:45pm, Holy Trinity Church parking lot (Welland farmers market square) Cross St and Division St.

We will be marching in the Welland Santa Claus Parade.

The Parade Starts at 1600hrs 18-Nov-2017

Arrive no later than 1530hrs at the Welland Canadian Tire Financial Service parking lot (corner of East Main st and Wellington st). Pick up will be at the St Bethany`s church Parking lot on Division st at approx 1715hrs.

There will be a flag party along with a Flight marching. Need to know numbers on how many will be parading and who has flag party experience. A couple of parents would be great to have along to help hand out cards. Contact OCDT Morrow.

Dress will be C-1 according to Weather. If any kit is needed see supply Officer on 15-Nov-2017.

For more info contact OCDT Morrow

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE

This years Remembrance Day service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 4, on Morningstar Avenue, Welland. Service begins at 10:45am, so please be there by 10:30am.

Timing: 1030-1130hrs
Location: Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 4, 383 Morningstar Ave, Welland, ON L3B 5B5
Dress: Full uniform (C1), winter jackets

FITNESS TESTING NEXT WEEK

Next week is our semi-annual fitness testing. Please make sure to wear appropriate sports wear, including proper footwear for running, and water bottle. Should be lot’s of fun!

NCO MEETING NEXT WEEK AT 1800HRS

We will have an NCO meeting next week before cadets at 1800hrs. Please be there by 1745hrs so we can start at 1800hrs. If you are unable to attend, email 87squadron@gmail.com

STATUS OF NEW UNIFORMS FOR NEW CADETS

We are waiting for a large shipment from supply before we can issue new uniforms. It is backordered, however, should be shipping very soon. We apologize for the new recruits who have been waiting so long, and thank everyone for their patience. We hope to have uniforms given out ASAP.