The list of available 2017 summer training courses is here: 2017-air-ctc-info-pamphlet. PAY ATTENTION to course information. If you are in level 1 now, you will have completed level 1 by June 30 – just in time for Summer 2017. This is the case for every level: level 2 now? Level 2 completed are the ONLY courses you can apply for. And so on.

For those cadets that did not receive a copy of the application for Summer Training in November, there is one here: course-selections-for-summer-trg that you can print yourself and bring in, or you can get one tonight at the office. THEY ARE DUE TONIGHT.

The info for NATIONAL COURSE HANDBOOK is here:2017-national-courses-hb-for-cadets-parents-v4-nov-11-2016_reduced. And if you didn’t see the Power Point presentation made to parents in November, it is here:parent-mtg-air-cadet-summer-training-applications. Only those cadets who have completed Level 3 as of June 2017 are eligible to apply for National Courses. In the case of Power (level 4) and IACE (level 5).

NATIONAL COURSE APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NEXT WED. The 14th at the Mess Dinner. The narrative, school transcripts, passport photos (if applicable) and any other supporting documentation/signatures are required. This will give Capt Palumbo 1 week to sort through and make sure nothing is missing before sending off to Detachment in London. The application folders have arrived in the mail and will be compiled beginning this evening. Capt Palumbo will meet with ALL potential applicants individually throughout the parade night.

This just in:

“The Jazz [Aviation Pathways Program] APP now provides a clear pathway for high school students active in air cadets to a career with a commercial carrier”. – See more at: Jazz & Air Cadet League

This Saturday is the NOTL Parade in old town. Cadets are expected to attend and be a part of the marching unit that accompanies our float in the parade.

The parade begins at 11am – but we need cadets out at our spot along the parade route by 1030am at the latest. Post will be updated with parade position asap.

Dress is UNIFORM for all cadets (C3 – sweater, with parka, black gloves and toque). For select senior cadets dress will be as directed tonight – all Level 4 & 5 cadets are to meet with Capt Palumbo tonight during break.

Parents: We need your HELP! On Friday afternoon (the 9th) we will be meeting at CI & Mr. Ruttan’s house (across the road from the old NDSS on East & West Line), at 130pm to set-up the parade float. If you are available to help, please contact the office 905-468-7584 tonight before closing parade at 9pm. We anticipate the whole process will take approximately 1 hr.

Congratulations to WOI Lavoie (Cadet Squadron Commander) and WOII Giansante (Deputy Cadet Squadron Commander) on their recent promotions. We look forwawrd to a great year under your leadership.

Cadets please make an effort to double check your shifts this wknd. We’re not sure if there has just been a miscommunication, but ultimately the list HERE tagging-dec-2016 is the correct one (it is the same as the one posted late Wed night). It is your responsibility (not your parents/guardians) to ensure you know where you’re supposed to be and when.

Parents please accept our apologies for any inadvertent confusion and/or last minute panic tonight. As an FYI, we will call your cadet 15 mins after the beginning of their expected shift if they have not yet arrived.

Looking forward to the rest of a great tagging weekend.

Capt Palumbo, CD

CO 809 Newark