FORWARD – interactive poster newsletter

Forward March

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1.         Attached to this e-mail is the March issue Forward, our interactive poster newsletter aimed at spreading Renewal ideas and encouraging forward thinking in the Canadian Cadet Organizations.

2.         We received some great responses from our readers this past month and we are looking forward to hearing more from you this time around. Moving into March, we are asking readers to tell us what they love about the programs, and join our ongoing conversation about Cadet Recognition and Rewards.

3.         Forward is a linked PDF – clicking on any of the white boxes will automatically take you to more online content related to the story. Readers may need to log in to the CCO net or the extranet portal to see some links.

4.         This interactive version can be shared online via social media or websites. This newsletter can also be printed out and displayed at the corps or squadron or patrol location, where cadets, JCRs and adult staff and volunteers can easily see the information as printed. Find out more by scanning the QR code to access the digital (clickable) version on personal devices via the extranet.

5.         To access Forward when scanning with a tablet or smartphone, follow these steps:

a.         scan the QR code and log in to the extranet portal; and

b.         if a story interests you, click the white box around it to connect.

6.         Thanks to everyone who has been sharing our newsletter and social media posts! Questions and feedback are always welcome at cadet-info@forces.gc.ca

Colonel / colonel Conrad Namiesniowski, CD

Deputy Commander, National Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers Support Group,

Canadian Armed Forces

conrad.namiesniowski@forces.gc.ca / Tel: 613-992-3382/ CSN: 992-3382

Upcoming Drill Team Schedule

Per OCdt Couroux:

  1. Monday, 28 Mar 16 – No Drill Team Practice: Due to a lack of availability, there will be no drill team practice on Easter Monday.
  2. Monday, 4 Apr 16 1900h-2100h (7pm-9pm) – Drill Team Practice: Full Dress Rehersal – Dress is C2. Boots polished, uniforms pressed, proper haircuts.
  3. Saturday, 9 Apr 16 – NAG Drill Competition at 809 Squadron – We’re hosting. Do your best. Good luck!

Lottery Tickets PAST DUE

As a last reminder to cadets and parents – Lottery Tickets were due back to the squadron beginning in January of this year.

Many announcements have been made regarding the return of the tickets at the closing briefing we have each Wednesday night.

If the tickets are not returned by this Wednesday, 23 March, 2016, they will be marked LOST. As you have already paid for them (in the case of the initial issue), all that is required is for you to fill out the information requested. For those that requested a second or third book, please return them – EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT COMPLETELY SOLD. It is better to have the tickets handed in.

For those that returned them on time and to those that were able to sell additional books – thank you! Every effort is appreciated.

OPC Debating Competition

Greetings,

 The OPC is pleased to provide information on the 13th Annual OPC Debating Competition and Workshop scheduled to be held on Sunday , May 1st, 2016 at the Mohawk College Centre for Innovation in Hamilton.

We would like to encourage cadets to once more take part in this amazing program that aims to improve the communication skills of Air Cadets by developing their ability to deliver logical and persuasive arguments and to foster the principles of teamwork in a positive, competitive environment.

 You may find more information, by following the link to the debating website –  www.cpi-hamilton.ca/DebatingHome.htm

Last year’s championship debate is posted at the bottom of the webpage and is a great tool and visual aid that demonstrates the debating skills of our talented Air Cadets.

 All relevant documents have also been posted on the OPC Website -> Files -> Cadet Program -> Debating – > 2016.

 This year’s Debating Program Coordinator is OPC Director Mr. Mark Thususka and he can be reached via email at: m-thususka@rogers.com

and the main contact for Debating Competition and Workshop Registrations is OPC Director and Senior Adviser Mr. Fred Hopkinson and he can be reached via email at fred@hoppy1.ca

 Thank you and best regards.

 Jackie V.

 Jackie Villanueva
Program Development Officer (WOA)
Air Cadet League of Canada
Ontario Provincial Committee
90C Centurian Drive, Suite 203

Markham ON , L3R 8C5

Cell Phone: 647-284-0970
Telephone:  905-477-4411  x 226
Toll Free:    1-800-513-0952 x 226
Fax: 905-479-2789

Rock Climbing at PEAKS INDOOR

Peaks Indoor Rock Climbing located on 630 Welland Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2M 5V6.

Join us for our second March Break event: indoor rock climbing. FREE for cadets to attend.

BRING: a BIKE HELMET (that fits your head) and the following form, filled out and signed by your parents. WAIVER-Feb_2016-pdf. Bring it with you in order to climb. COPIES WILL BE HANDED OUT AT CADETS THE WEDNESDAY PRIOR – but you can print your own at home.

5pm until 730pm for climbing. Dinner to follow in the party room. Don’t be late!

Dress:Civilian

 

Toronto Careers in Aviation Expo

Whether you are looking for a career change or just about to start one, come learn about different career paths the aviation industry has to offer:

·      airplane pilots

·      helicopter pilots

·      maintenance engineers

·      aerospace design & engineering

·      aviation business management

·      air navigation

·      flight operations and more!

Meet with Canada’s leading aviation colleges, universities, flight schools and hiring managers from Canada’s largest aviation operators and aerospace companies.

  DETAILS:

http://www.careersinaviation.ca/expo/toronto/agenda

http://www.careersinaviation.ca/expo/toronto/sponsors

http://www.careersinaviation.ca/expo/toronto/speakers

COST:            Stay for the Day! All-Day Pass is only $29.99 with lunch and breaks.

TIMING:           Saturday, 9 April 2016 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (EST)

LOCATION:      Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 2 Eireann Quay, Toronto, ON M5V 1A1

REGISTER ONLINE at:        http://www.careersinaviation.ca/expo/toronto/registration

 

This is not an Air Cadet League of Canada, OPC sponsored or DND supervised activity unless locally arranged.  All details and links are provided with the intent to provide information and awareness. Cadet will need to pay for their own ticket and arrange their own travel.

** DRILL TEAM MEMBERS: you will have the NAG Competition this day – please do not attend and miss your chance to represent 809 Squadron at the competition.

Bowling!!

Join us tomorrow night – Monday 14 Mar 16 at Parkway Lanes in St. Catharines for a night of bowling. 

Arrive between 6pm and 630pm. Dinner is included as well as 3 games, drinks and shoes. We’ll be done by 830pm-ish. Cadets are free.

Prediction: The Staff are going to win. Maybe not a perfect game, but we’ll see who the challengers are.