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Wed Night Training & Parent Briefing

WED NIGHT SPORTS TRAINING

Duty Officer
Capt Lemoine

Dress
Sports – sqn t-shirt, shorts, socks, running shoes, Sqn ball cap Don’t have a Sqn Blue t-shirt with 809 spray painted on it? Bring $5 to the Squadron on Wed night and we’ll help you make one.

PARENT BRIEFING: 815pm Classroom #1 Unfortunately, each year at least one cadet is disappointed that they can no longer apply for Summer Training because they did not follow the application process. All courses are in high demand and are selected regionally.  All dates below are not flexible – timings for paperwork are given to us by the Ontario Provincial Committee (Air Cadet League) and the London Detachment (DND). In order to have maximum selection for summer training we need to make sure we have everything: on time. Please read CAREFULLY.

For all cadets who are thinking of applying for a National Course:

  1. Go to your Guidance Counselor at school and request the previous year’s transcripts as well as the current year’s mid-term marks/report. Do this now.
  2. Read this: 2016 National Courses HB for Cadets CAREFULLY!!! There is a TON of information for you and your parents.
  3. Bring in your course request list to the Squadron NLT THIS Wednesday 25 Nov 15.
  4. PARENTS: join Capt Palumbo for a Parent Briefing dedicated to Summer Training WED 25 NOV 15 815pm – this was not previously scheduled, however due to many parents having the same questions, we would like to have you all together to share information effectively.
  5. All National Course documents are to be returned to the Squadron No Later Than (NLT)MONDAY 7 DECEMBER 2015.

For those cadets applying to 2, 3 & 6 week courses, or Staff Cadet,

  1. Course request forms are due back to the office NLT Wed 25 Nov 15.
  2. PARENTS: join Capt Palumbo for a Parent Briefing dedicated to Summer Training WED 25 NOV 15 815pm – this was not previously scheduled, however due to many parents having the same questions, we would like to have you all together to share information effectively.

Summer Training – National Courses – Parent Briefing

Parents and Cadets:  Unfortunately, each year at least one cadet is disappointed that they can no longer apply for Summer Training because they did not follow the application process. All courses are in high demand and are selected regionally.  All dates below are not flexible – timings for paperwork are given to us by the Ontario Provincial Committee (Air Cadet League) and the London Detachment (DND). In order to have maximum selection for summer training we need to make sure we have everything: on time. Please read CAREFULLY.

For all cadets who are thinking of applying for a National Course:

  1. Go to your Guidance Counselor at school and request the previous year’s transcripts as well as the current year’s mid-term marks/report. Do this now.
  2. Read this: 2016 National Courses HB for Cadets CAREFULLY!!! There is a TON of information for you and your parents.
  3. PILOT APPLICATIONS: those cadets applying for GLIDER or POWER PILOT Scholarships for 2016 are to meet with Capt Palumbo THIS Wed 18 Nov 15 – get your name on the list to write the exam.
  4. Bring in your course request list to the Squadron NLT  Wednesday 25 Nov 15.
  5. PARENTS: join Capt Palumbo for a Parent Briefing dedicated to Summer Training WED 25 NOV 15 815pm – this was not previously scheduled, however due to many parents having the same questions, we would like to have you all together to share information effectively.
  6. All National Course documents are to be returned to the Squadron No Later Than (NLT) MONDAY 7 DECEMBER 2015.

For those cadets applying to 2, 3 & 6 week courses, or Staff Cadet,

  1. Course request forms are due back to the office NLT Wed 25 Nov 15.
  2. PARENTS: join Capt Palumbo for a Parent Briefing dedicated to Summer Training WED 25 NOV 15 815pm – this was not previously scheduled, however due to many parents having the same questions, we would like to have you all together to share information effectively.

Wed Night Training, Parent Briefing & Gliding

This Wednesday night we begin our regular training. Check the calendar on the website for details and INSTRUCTORS check your email to ensure you are prepped for your lesson (no email? contact Lt Russell directly.) Registration is ongoing – come join us!

Duty Officer
Capt Lemoine

Dress
C2B: All parade positions (Sgt, FSgt, WO2); C4A: Everyone else (LAC, Cpl, FCpl)

Duty NCM report to the office upon arrival.

PARENT BRIEFING – starts at 815pm in classroom #1. 

Tonight we will be discussing training expectations, the new registration process, and Summer training applications. Please plan to attend – important information will help your cadet have the best possible experience this year.

SATURDAY: Gliding at the NOTL Airport. 9am – dress is civilian (sqn t-shirt, 809 Ball capp, jeans and running shoes. Bring a sweater – it gets cold out there). Bring a backpack with a snack, something to read, listen to. OCdt Couroux will be the Staff member on-site. Meet at the Airport terminal Building to be shuttled over to the launch area. Parents are welcome to join, but please bring a lawn chair. Cadets will be sent up as organized by the SOGC staff – please co-operate with them.

Monday Sports, Wed CSC COC & Year End Trip

We are excited about our last week of Air Cadets for the 2014-2015 Training Year. Monday Night will be Sports from 7-9pm. Wednesday night is our Parent Summer Training Briefing and Cadet Squadron Commander (CSC) Change of Command (COC) Parade. We finish off the year with our Bruce Trail Hike and High Ropes Course at Balls Falls and Cave Springs Camp.

For the Year End Trip:

  1. All Level 3, 4, 5 cadets are expected to provide their own transportation to and from Ball’s Falls.
    1. Drop off NLT1930 Fri 5 June 2015
    2. Pick up NLT 1300 Sun 7 Jun 2015
  2. All Level 1, 2 cadets are expected to provide their own transportation to and from Cave Springs Camp
    1. Drop off NLT 1200 Sat 6 June 2015
    2. Pick up NLT 0900 Sun 7 Jun 2015

READ ABOVE AGAIN AND MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT LOCATION AT THE RIGHT TIME.

KIT LIST here: 809 Newark Year End Trip Kit List

Operations Order here: Op Order Year End Activity 809

Directions here: Balls Falls and Cave Springs

Timetable here: timetable ftx

This weekend will be a chance for everyone to finish the year with a fun, but challenging, experience. It will also be an opportunity for our cadets to make their own meals, navigate a trail using a compass and GPS, and put their tent & hoochie building skills to good use.  The trail hike will be approximately 3 hrs in duration on Sat and Sun. Cadets need to be well rested when they join us on Fri night, as well as hydrated – bring a 1L+ re-usable water bottle. Cadets need to understand that whatever they bring in, they must bring out, and carry it for the duration of the weekend. Backpacks only with kit – NO suitcases, hockey bags or other bags that cannot be carried on both shoulders through a densely wooded area for a long period of time.

Sign-up for the activity took place last Wednesday – there is still room if your cadet can attend. Please give your name to CI Ruttan on either Monday night or Wednesday at the parade.

Wed Night Sports & Fitness Testing

Join us tomorrow night for our final sports night – and fitness testing! This is your chance to fulfill your level requirement, improve on your last score and have fun with your friends.

Duty Officer
Capt Lemoine

Dress: sports clothing – shorts, t-shirt (no tank tops pls), running shoes. Sqn t-shirt!! 809 Ballcap – if you don’t have one, or didn’t receive one this year, see Capt Palumbo.

PARENT BRIEFING: has been moved to Wed 3 Jun 15 at 1915 hrs. The meeting will be immediately followed, at 815pm, by the Cadet Squadron Commander Change of Command parade. Please plan to attend both and help us close out the year with some cake and juice!