Category: General Updates

All cadets and cadet families;

Please read the following 3 points:

1. Saturday Annual Practice Starts 0830

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

• In civilian clothing (dress for the weather)
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Water bottle
• Health card
• Uniform in a garment bag
• 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: 87air@cadets.gc.ca
• 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.

2. Guest Information for Annual on May 25

It is recommended for spectators to arrive at 1330hrs to grab seating, ready for 1400hrs parade start. Please bring chairs as we do not have enough to accommodate all guests.

3. Additional Tickets Info for the Awards Nights on May 29

We will be handing out additional tickets for the Awards Night on a first-come-first-served basis this Wednesday. If you were not able to get tickets this past Wednesday reach out to our Admin Officer BEFORE Wednesday: 87air@cadets.gc.ca

We are looking forward to seeing everyone Saturday!

Reminder:

Parent Sponsoring Committee monthly meeting will be held tonight at 6:30 p.m.

Your participation is important to the success of our squadron.

See everyone tonight.

P.S. Don’t forget to grab your Awards Night tickets! The Awards Night on Wed, May 29 requires tickets to attend (no tickets needed for the Annual Ceremonial Review on Sat, May 25). Up to 2 guest tickets per cadet are available tonight at the Office, with the second batch coming next week.

As previously announced, this year we are hosting an Awards Night on Wednesday, May 29th at the Welland Legion. We will be celebrating the training year, giving out some awards and recognition, and enjoying some light refreshments.

Get your tickets this Wednesday:

– We are limited in seating, so we will be handing out tickets this week.
– Each Cadet will be permitted to grab up to 2 tickets for family members.
– Cadets do not need a ticket, as this is a mandatory event.
– There is no cost to this event, however, non-cadets must have a ticket to attend.

We will then be releasing a second batch of tickets the following week on a first come first serve basis.

Come see the office to collect your tickets.

Dear Cadets and Families,

An invitation to our 83rd Annual Ceremonial Review was distributed last night. The invitation is for the Review on the Saturday, AND the Awards Banquet on the following Wednesday. It is attached below for anyone that did not get their invite.

Most importantly, the Awards Banquet requires tickets to enter the Welland Legion due to limited seating. See information below to learn how to get your tickets:

Annual Ceremonial Review – Sat, May 25th at 1400hrs

The Annual Ceremonial Review is the most important event of the cadet training year. This mandatory parade allows the cadets to display what they have learned over the past year, and to celebrate their accomplishments with awards, guest speakers, and special presentations.

All Cadet families are invited to attend.

Guest Timing: Guests are to arrive no earlier than 1330hrs (1:30PM) for the Review to commence at 1400hrs (2:00PM)
Cadet Timing: Cadets will arrive early in the morning to start practice and to prepare. A separate post will come out shortly with timing and dress details for Cadets.
Location: 87 Eagle LHQ
Tickets: No tickets needed; all are welcome.
Bring: Optionally bring your own chair, as we have a limited number.

Awards Banquet – Wed, May 29th at 1830hrs

We are also excited to invite you to our Awards Banquet on Wednesday, May 29th, hosted at the Welland Legion. Join us as we celebrate achievements from the training year, honour recipients with awards and recognition, and enjoy some light refreshments.

Attendance is mandatory for cadets as this takes place during a normal cadet night.

Timing: 1830-2000hrs (6:30PM to 8:00PM)
Location: Welland Legion
Food: Light refreshments and cake
Tickets: Required, get them starting next week

Get your tickets for the Awards Banquet next week

Initial Tickets: We are handing out tickets starting next week at the Office. Each Cadet can collect up to two tickets for family members (Cadets do not need their own ticket).
Cost: Attendance is free, but you must have a ticket to enter.
Additional Tickets: A second batch of tickets will be available the following week on a first-come, first-served basis.

We look forward to celebrating with you at both events!

Attachments

Download Annual Ceremonial Review Invitation

All Cadets;

We are hosting a special guest speaker night on Monday, May 27th for all cadets. Details as follows:

Who: MWO Brent Schriner, CD, Unit Sergeant Major (USM), 23 Canadian Forces Health Services, Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg
When: Monday, May 27th at 1830 hrs (6:30PM)
Details: Download the PDF