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CO’s Parade & Guest Speaker

Duty Officer
CI Thiffault

Dress
C-1 for everyone

Wednesday will be a great night with both a CO’s parade and a visit from a former cadet. We are delighted that Wade MacPherson, Primary Care Paramedic – former Cadet Squadron Commander of 809 Sqn – will be joining us. Let’s show him how fantastic those uniforms can look!

Flying Schedule

Due to the long day at the Gliding Centre yesterday, I only had time to publish today’s schdule.

Below is the schedule for the remaining flights (log-in to view):

** Aircraft may not be available, and will be rescheduled if required

All cadets are to be at the St Catharines Flying Club (not the terminal) no later than 6:15pm (I will not wait for you). If you are late/no-show you will not be rescheduled. We have a budget to work within and I cannot add extra flights.

Monday Night pick-ups will be at 8pm at the airport. I will drive the cadets back to the Cadet Building on Wednesdays for regular pick-ups.

You MUST bring your health card.

Monday flights will be civis, Wednesday will be in uniform (as per dress of the day).

Flying CANCELLED April 13

After reviewing the Forecast for St Catharines Airport, Niagara Falls International Airport, and Hamilton Airport, I will be cancelling flying tonight.

Winds are forecast to be up to 55kts (100km/h), low ceilings, and thunderstorms in the area. Capt Palumbo may call me crazy from time to time, but I’m not THAT crazy. The bad weather is due to an advancing cold front expected to hit Niagara around 7pm.

I will discuss with the affected passengers on Wednesday when they are available to make up the flight.

Flying – 13 April

The following 3 cadets are scheduled to meet at St Catharines (Niagara District) Airport no later than 6:15pm (we will not wait).  Pick-up times have changed to 8pm at the airport.

I realize that there is a pizza party for the drill team the same day, but unfortunately I cannot change the flying schedule this late.


 

809 Sqn Drill Team

It was a tough day of competition today for our Drill Team. They were up against some top teams from the NAG. Congratulations to each of you for your best effort!

To celebrate your success: Monday night 630pm PIZZA PARTY (Drill Team members only) at the LHQ. See you then!

NAG DRILL COMP 11 Apr 15

We are hosting the NAG Drill Competition & Turkey Shoot tomorrow at our LHQ.

DRILL TEAM MEMBERS: please note there has been a time change. The day is now starting at 9AM. Everyone is expected to be at the LHQ no later than 915am in order to be on parade for the opening ceremonies. We will be finished for the day at 4pm.

Here is the revised schedule: ANNEX A NAG Drill Comp Schedule 2015

For an idea of who is doing what, you can read the OP ORDER for the Comp here: op order drill comp 2015

Don’t forget: bring your own lunch; canteen will be available. Bring your uniform on a hanger. Bring your polishing kit. We are Team #7 – so we’ll be on at approx 2pm for inspection, followed immediately by our performance. Tell your parents to come see!

BEST OF LUCK! I am so excited to see how much you have improved this year.

LHQ Update

Thank you to all the Staff, Cadets & Sponsoring Committee who helped us move out of the old kindergarten area of the school last night. Unfortunately, due to a leaky roof, the area is no longer suitable for use.

As announced at briefing last night. a sign is posted and the area closed of with plastic, so please refrain from entering.

All training items formerly housed in that area have been moved to adjacent classrooms.

Thank you for your understanding.

Wed Night Trg

As announced last week, it is NOT a CO’s parade tonight. DRILL TEAM: meeting 10 mins earlier tonight for uniform inspection in preparation of next wknd’s NAG DRILL COMP.

Duty Officer

Capt Lemoine

Dress
C3: AC, LAC, Cpl, FCpl
C2: Sgt, FSgt, WO2

NEXT WED: Special Drill Team practice – listen for timings (will be Wed night – no trg Mon due to Easter holiday)