Category: General Updates

SSC Parent Meeting Tonight

Cadet families;

Tonight marks the second Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC) meeting of the training year. All parents and guardians are invited to attend in classroom 3 starting at 1830hrs. Aside from the usual topics, tonight will also include a post-tagging wrap up, and to start planning the Trivia Night on March 4th, 2023.

Also a reminder to the cadets: Tonight is the CO Parade; it will be in full uniform, and the CO will be inspecting all uniformed cadets. Make sure to polish your boots and iron your uniform.

See you tonight,

The SSC

Reminder: First Aid Training Weekend

All cadets that signed up for this weekend;

Training starts tomorrow at 0800hrs sharp. Make sure you eat breakfast before you arrive, and review the information below. There are no costs for cadets to participate, and all cadets will be provided with a First Aid book. Cadets that successfully complete the training will qualify for the Standard First Aid certificate from St. John Ambulance.

Saturday: 0800–1700hrs
Sunday: 0800–1600hrs
Location: 87 LHQ
Dress: Civilian
Bring: Lunch, health card, water bottle

We are looking forward to an effective First Aid training weekend.

Capt C. Bowman
Commanding Officer

New Cadets – Required Information

If you are a new cadet and have submitted your paperwork, please bring your health card and birth certificate or passport to the Office for photocopying. Without this information we can’t finish processing your file which will delay you being able to get your uniform.

Tagging this Weekend

All;

Thank you to all the cadets that signed up for tagging this weekend. It is the single biggest fundraiser we run, and contributes a significant amount of capital to fund training, keeping the building running, and allowing us to do extra activities like visiting the Aviation Museum in Hamilton, weekend trips away from home, and more.

However, we do not have enough cadets on Saturday. I encourage all cadet families to try and find some time this Saturday for your cadet to help out the Squadron and their fellow cadets. Anyone that is available on Saturday and didn’t already sign up, please email 87air@cadets.gc.ca to let us know you can. Shift timing is outlined below.

Here is a recap of information for tagging:

1. Tagging is a mandatory activity for all cadets.

2. Cadets stand in front of popular locations (such as Seaway Mall, Walmart, etc.) around Welland and hand out “tags” in exchange for a donation to our Squadron; and,

3. Cadets are expected to sign up for a minimum of 2 shifts, and are encouraged to sign up for more.

Parents/Guardians:

Please come in with your cadet as we will need you to drive them to their tagging location and pick them up 15 mins before the end of their shift to return to Tagging HQ.

Cadets: 

1. If you have signed up for a tagging shift, it is important to be there; 

2. You are to be in full uniform (C3), that includes tunic and wedge. Bring a jacket (cadet or civilian), gloves (preferably black), and toque in case it gets cold. Always better to be prepared;

3. Eating and drinking while tagging is strictly prohibited unless on break, away from your post; 

4. Cell phone use is strictly prohibited unless used for coordinating box pick up, ride, or in the case of an emergency; and, 

5. SSC members and Officers will be circulating locations in case you need a new box or anything else. An emergency contact number (905-732-2083) will be provided to every cadet. 

Tagging HQ (Dropoff/Pickup location) 

Office above Ye Olde Squire at the main entrance of Seaway Mall. We will have a Sr Cadet directing you upstairs. 

Tagging Shifts

DATE TIMING 
6-Oct (Thu PM) Dropoff/Pickup: 1700-2100hrs 
7-Oct (Fri PM) Dropoff/Pickup: 1700-2100hrs 
8-Oct (Sat AM) Dropoff/Pickup: 0900-1200hrs 
8-Oct (Sat PM) Dropoff/Pickup: 1300-1630hrs 

The staff and senior cadets are looking forward to a successful tagging weekend.

Capt C. Bowman
Commanding Officer