November 21, 2019 Newsletter
Welcome to 704 Air Force City Cadet Squadron!
Important Reminders
The Parents Committee is hosting an Online Auction on Facebook to raise funds for the Squadron. CLICK HERE to go to the event page. Once on the page click on the discussion tab and it will take you to all the posts with the various items you can bid on. Please share this with your network of family and friends so we can get as much exposure to the auction as possible.
Parents are allowed and encouraged to come into the school gym to listen to the closing parade announcements at the end of each training night. We are aware that Cadets can sometimes forget to pass on information so this is another way to stay informed about what is happening in the squadron.
The Parents Committee is looking for parents who are willing to help them out with various events. Whether you can help for a day here and there or ongoing throughout the year, they are always looking for volunteers and if you have any fundraising ideas for the squadron they would love to hear those too.
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 for the book of tickets. When the tickets are sold, return only the stubs and keep the money. There are still more than 20 books of tickets that have not been picked up. Please do your part to help the squadron raise much needed funds.
New recruits and Cadets requiring uniform exchanges are to wear black pants and a white shirt until sized and uniform parts are in stock.
If you are unable to attend training on a Monday night or an event that you have signed up for, you need to call the squadron at 613-921-7047 or report your absence on the squadron website. Commenting on Facebook or telling a friend are NOT acceptable means of reporting your absence. This is the Cadets responsibility not their parents.
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
* Sunday November 24th - Trenton Santa Claus Parade - Drop off at front of Duncan Memorial Gardens Arena, Centennial Park between 3:45 to 4pm. Parade starts at 4:30pm. Parents are to pick up Cadets from the Metro parking lot (53 Quinte St. near where the parade ends) at 6:30pm. Dress appropriately for the weather with uniform, parka, toque and gloves.
* Monday November 25th - Sports Night - 6-9pm at South Side Gym. Bring appropriate athletic clothing to wear and indoor running shoes.
* Wednesday November 27th - Drill Team Practice -7-9pm - Marc Garneau School - all Cadets welcome
* Thursday November 28th - Ground School - as usual
* Saturday November 30th - Frankford Santa Claus Parade - more details will be provided closer to the date.
* Saturday November 30th - 413 Wing Charter Night Dinner - Cadets needed to assist with serving the meal - more details will be provided closer to the date.
* Monday December 2nd - No CO's Parade - regular training night.
* Saturday December 7th to Sunday December 8th - Tentative All Levels Training Weekend - more details will be provided closer to the date.
* Friday December 13th - Mess Dinner - Frankford Legion - more details will be provided closer to the date
* Monday December 16th - Fun Night - No Uniforms - Ugly Holiday Sweaters encouraged
* Monday December 23rd - No Cadets
* Monday December 30th - No Cadets
2020
* Monday January 4th - First night back after holidays.
* Monday February 17th - No Cadets - Enjoy Family Day.
* Saturday February 29th - Zone Marksmanship Competition for those selected for the team - more details will be provided closer to the date.
* Monday April 13th - No Cadets
* Saturday April 18th - Regional Marksmanship - more details will be provided closer to the date.
* Saturday April 25th - South Eastern Area Band and Drill Competition - more details will be provided closer to the date.
* Friday May 1st and Saturday May 2nd - 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.
* Friday May 8th to Sunday May 10th - Potential Spring FXT - more details will be provided closer to the date.
* Saturday May 23rd - Regional Band and Drill Competition - more details will be provided closer to the date.
* Saturday June 6th - Annual Ceremonial Review - more details will be provided closer to the date.
* Saturday June 13th - Deseronto Parade - more details will be provided closer to the date.
* Saturday June 20th - Potential End of Year Fun Day - 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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