September 19, 2018 Newsletter
Welcome back to 704 Air Force City Cadet Squadron!
Thank you to those Cadets who attended the Battle of Britain ceremonies and MFRC Block Party on the weekend.
We have lots of activities happening in the next month so please read below for more information as well as important reminders.
Important Reminders
1. OPC Lottery Tickets: The sale of these tickets benefit our Squadron so we are able to attend trips and optional activities. These funds also help maintain the gliders and tow planes, so you can go gliding. Each Cadet is expected to sell one book. As we did last year, our Sponsoring Committee would like $60.00 up front in September from each cadet for the book of tickets. When the tickets are sold, return only the stubs and keep the money. Please bring in your $60 on Monday 24th September and pick up your tickets.
2. New recruits and Cadets requiring uniform exchanges are to wear black pants and a white shirt until sized and uniform parts are in stock.
3. We are always in need of Parent Volunteers of all types, whether it is for the parents committee and canteen or for other activities. If you are interested in helping out, please contact the Commanding Officer.
4. Although there is a canteen available on most Monday evenings to purchase snacks we like to encourage healthy eating and therefore are asking parents to help out by providing fresh fruit (whole apples, oranges or bananas) for cadets on Monday evenings. If you are interested in making a donation, please let someone on the parents committee know so that you can be added to the schedule.
5. Ground School will be happening on Thursday evenings from 6pm to 9pm - First date and location still to be provided but stay tuned.
6. Returning Cadet Validation Forms - these forms were handed out on Monday night and need to be completed and returned next Monday 24th September.
Please add the following events to your calendar for the 2018-2019 Training Year:
Standard Monday night training will not be posted here unless there is something special happening such as Sports night that may occur at a different location. Team practices will be posted here a few weeks in advance.
2018
* Wednesday 19th September - Orienteering practice - 6pm to 9pm at Marc Garneau School - all 704 Cadets welcome to come and see what it is all about.
* Friday 21st September to Sunday 23rd September - Fall FTX at Camp Ross- a letter was sent home with the Cadets on Monday 17th September. This letter MUST be brought with their Health Card when they arrive for the bus on Friday. If the Cadet does not have a properly filled out and signed form or valid Health Card they will not be allowed to attend. Cadets depart from RCAF Flyers Arena at 5pm sharp on Friday and will return at approximately 4pm on Sunday. CLICK HERE for the Parental Consent form. CLICK HERE for the information letter.
* Monday 24th September - Supply will start to measure new recruits for their uniforms and appointments will be scheduled to pick up uniform pieces. This process may take a few weeks to get to all the new cadets.
* Friday 28th September - Herc Pull - 9:30 am to approx 3pm at 1 Hangar. There was a post already placed on our Facebook page about this event if you want more details. This is a charity event and the cost is $10 per participant. We need a team of 20.
* Saturday 29th September - Ad Astra Stone Dedication - National Air Force Museum - 12:30 pm to 3:30pm - times may change slightly but will advise before hand. Cadets to wear full dress and medals, if applicable.
* Friday 5th October and Saturday 6th October - TAG DAYS - Each Cadet is expected to participate in at least one shift but the more the better. The money raised during tag days is extremely important to the squadron to help pay for activities and supplies throughout the year. There are 3 shifts available - Friday 5-9pm; Saturday 9am-1pm; and Saturday 12noon - 5pm. Cadets are to be dropped off and picked up from Marc Garneau School.
* Saturday 13th October - Orienteering Competition - for those selected for the team
* Saturday 13th October - Gliding Day at Mountain View airport - when attending Gliding cadets MUST have their Health Cards, should bring sun screen, hat, jacket, and water bottle. Sunglasses are optional but good to have. More details will be provided closer to the date
* Saturday 13th October - Spaghetti Fundraising Dinner at 413 Wing - Tickets and more details will be provided closer to the date. Families welcomed and encouraged!!
* Sunday 14th October - Ottawa Career Expo - more details will be provided closer to the date
* Saturday 10th November to Sunday 11th November - Remembrance Day Vigil and Ceremony - more details will be provided closer to the date.
* Saturday 17th November to Sunday 18th November - Tentative All Levels Training Weekend - more details will be provided closer to the date.
* Saturday 24th November - Frankford Santa Claus Parade - more details will be provided closer to the date.
* Saturday 24th November - Charter Night Dinner - more details on assistance requested will be provided closer to the date.
* Sunday 25th November - Trenton Santa Claus Parade - more details will be provided closer to the date.
* Monday 17th December - Mess Dinner - 413 Wing - more details will be provided closer to the date
2019
* Saturday 12th January - Possible date for glider and power exams - still very tentative, could change
* Saturday 19th January - Biathlon Competition
Sent on Behalf of:
Captain Garret Watts, CD
Commanding Officer
Ecole secondaire publique Marc-Garneau30 Fullerton AvenueTrenton, ON K8V 1E4Telephone: 613-921-7047
Please direct any questions or concerns to administration@704aircadets.ca
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