August 29, 2019 Newsletter
Welcome back to 704 Air Force City Cadet Squadron!
I hope everyone had a great summer and Congratulations to all Cadets who enjoyed a summer training course. We are looking forward to hearing about your experience.
We also look forward to welcoming back our returning cadets and saying hello to some new recruits.
If you know of anyone between the ages of 12-18 and who are interested in Cadets please feel free to invite them to visit the Squadron on a Monday night in September. If they already know they are interested in joining, then information on registration can be found under Registration / Required Documents on our webpage. Please pay special attention to the requirement to print on legal size paper.
Important Reminders
First training night back for 2019-2020 is Monday September 9th. We are once again at Marc Garneau School from 6pm to 9pm.
PLEASE NOTE: for returning Cadets there are events that are happening even before the first official training night. See below.
OPC Lottery Tickets: The sale of these tickets benefit our Squadron so we are able to attend trips and optional activities. 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.
New recruits and Cadets requiring uniform exchanges are to wear black pants and a white shirt until sized and uniform parts are in stock.
Please add the following events to your calendar for the 2019-2020 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.
2019
* Wednesday 4th September - Supply will be open from 6:00-8:00pm at Active Self Storage, 400 Sidney Street, Trenton for returning Cadets to exchange CLEAN uniform pieces that no longer fit.
* Saturday 7th September - Scottish/Irish Festival - Centennial Park - Cadets needed from 9:30am to 3pm to man the recruiting table. Please contact Captain Watts to confirm your attendance and/or obtain more information.
* Sunday 8th September - Supply will be open from 2:00-4:00pm at Active Self Storage, 400 Sidney Street, Trenton for returning Cadets to exchange CLEAN uniform pieces that no longer fit.
* Monday 9th September - First training night of the 2019-2020 Training Year - Marc Garneau School - 6-9pm - Welcome Back!
* Saturday 14th September - Trenton Legion Breakfast - 7 Cadets needed to assist from 8:30am to 11:30 approximately. Summer dress
* Sunday 15th September - Battle of Britain Ceremonies - Belleville Service needs 5 Cadets from 9:30am to approx 1pm (possible pick up earlier) at St. Andrews Church. Trenton Service from 10:00am to 1pm at 413 Wing, Trenton. Full uniform including tunic, tie and medals (if awarded) to be worn. Attendance at one of these services will be considered mandatory training as this is an important event.
* Sunday 15th September - MFRC Block Party - 10:30am to 3pm - 4 Cadets needed to help man the 704 recruiting table - Please contact Captain Watts for details as most cadets should be at Battle of Britain in the morning but can help afterwards.
Tuesday 17th September - 5:50pm to 8:00pm - Trenton Legion Veterans Dinner - 8 Cadets needed to assist. Full Uniform to be worn but make sure your shirt is ironed underneath in case tunics are removed.
* Friday 20th September and Saturday 21st September - 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. If you do not help with AT LEAST 1 shift you may not be able to attend the optional fun activities planned for later in the year.
* Saturday 28th September - Ad Astra Stone Dedication - National Air Force Museum - more details will be provided closer to the date
* Friday 4th October to Sunday 6th October - Fall FTX at Camp Ross- more details will be provided closer to the date
* Monday 7th October - CO's Parade
* Sunday 13th October - Gliding Day at Mountain View airport - when attending Gliding cadets MUST have their Health Cards, should bring sunscreen, hat, jacket, and water bottle. Sunglasses are optional but good to have. More details will be provided closer to the date - This is the ONLY gliding day scheduled for the training year and is mandatory for all Level 1 Cadets.
* Friday 18th October - Potential Cadet Night at Belleville Senators Hockey Game
* Saturday 19th October - Orienteering Competition - for those selected for the team
* Monday 28th October - Fitness Testing - All Cadets are required to completed fitness testing each year to qualify for promotions. Location to follow at a later date.
* Monday 4th November - CO's Parade
* Sunday 10th November to Monday 11th November - Remembrance Day Vigil and Ceremony - more details will be provided closer to the date.
* Monday 11th November - No Cadet Training Night due to Remembrance Day events earlier in the day
* Sunday 24th November - Trenton Santa Claus Parade - more details will be provided closer to the date.
* Monday 25th November - Sports Night - more details will be provided closer to that date.
* Saturday 7th December to Sunday 8th December - Tentative All Levels Training Weekend - more details will be provided closer to the date.
* Friday 13th December - Mess Dinner - Frankford Legion - more details will be provided closer to the date
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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