FTX & Drill Team

Thanks everyone for a great FTX! Congratulations to WOI Chikombero for organizing the training – it was an all-around success. Level 3 & Four Cadets are reminded to see Lt Russell for follow-up regarding their leadership tasking/appointment evaluations. A special thank you to CI Thiffault for lasagna and home-made breakfast burritos and to all the parents who donated baked goods (the brownies were fantastic). 🙂

DRILL TEAM TONIGHT: 7-9pm. Dress: jeans, 809 sqn tshirt, parade boots, wedge FOR EVERYONE. No other training tonight. Canteen will be open.

 

 

Winter FTX

We are all excited about the upcoming FTX weekend in Grimsby – but make sure you know where you’re supposed to be, when and with what. You must be logged in to view names/timings associated with particular cadets.

TIMINGS:

  • FRI 1815 (615pm) at our Squadron Cadet Hall (LHQ). Bus departs at 1830hrs (630pm).
  • SUN Bus departs Grimsby at 1400hrs (2pm) with  return to the LHQ at 1440hrs (240pm).
  • parents please have arrangements made for your cadet to be picked up asap once the bus arrives.

BRING:

  • ANNEX C KIT LIST read this – it is actually important.
  • bring sunglasses – it’s going to be sunny.

RANGE TEAM:

  • make sure you grab the range bag from the office
  • each of you must PERSONALLY inspect your rifle case to make sure you have your rifle, sling, eye protection and any other pertinent article
  • LABEL THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR RIFLE CASE WITH YOUR NAME
  • ensure your rifle is loaded onto the cargo van to be transported to the FTX
  • bring a backpack with snacks, something to read/do.
  • lunch is provided at the competition
  • Capt Palumbo will be driving the cadets to and from the range competition directly from the FTX on Saturday morning and returning Saturday afternoon to the FTX
  • parents of range team are welcome to attend and watch: Lake St Armouries in St. Catharines. Text Capt Palumbo for timings:

OF SPECIAL NOTE:

  • we will train rain/shine/snow so please come prepared to participate and have fun
  • Health Cards must accompany cadets
  • an evening snack will be provided on Fri night
  • for parents sending baked goods, please clearly label any containers so they can be returned to you – NUT FREE please (And we like brownies. And Timbits. A lot.)

ADVANCED PARTY:

  • Capt Palumbo is making two stops for pick up.
  • no other cadets are permitted on the advanced party.
  • dinner will be provided for the advanced party.

 

 

Parking Lot Car Damage

Tonight a staff member’s car was damaged in the parking lot from another vehicle exiting at the beginning of the training night. Significant damage occured. If you have any information pertaining to this incident, your help would be appreciated. Please contact Capt Palumbo via email: tammypalumbo@yahoo.ca. Thank you.

Sqn ES Comp & CO’s Parade

Duty Officer
CI Lemoine

Dress
C1: All cadets

Squadron Effective Speaking Competition and CO’s Parade. We will start the evening with the ES Comp then move into the CO’s Parade. Parents are welcome to attend both. The top 2 cadets from the competition will advance to the NAG ES Comp on Sat 5 Mar 2016.

FOR THE PARKING LOT: Please remember to reduce speed when entering and exiting the parking lot. DO NOT drive on the grass area.  DO NOT pull through the paved area via the grass area. Parking spots are permitted along the edge of the grass (immediately adjacent to the paved surface), but not past the end of the concrete storage shed/benches.  Your patience is appreciated.

THIS COMING WEEKEND: we have both our WINTER FTX ANNEX C KIT LIST and the NAG MARKSMANSHIP COMPETITION. Make sure you are prepared for the FTX by reading the kit list above. The marksmanship competition is for the Range Team only. Capt Palumbo will be escorting the range team to and from the comp via the FTX – team members can participate in both. FTX Advanced Party: see Capt Palumbo on Wed night if you can make it (FSgt & up) – Fri 215pm pick up from school/home.

Drill Team Practices

Beginning on Mon, 22 Feb, and for the remaining Monday nights until the NAG Drill Competition, the Drill Team will be practicing from 7 – 9 pm (with a break mid-way through).

Dress is civilian with drill boots and wedge for everyone. NO practice on Mon 15 Feb as it is Family Day.

Here is a challenge from another Air Cadet Squadron Drill Team. Maybe we need to install some mirrors?

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888 Avenger Drill team at their studio practice. Working on their drill using the mirrors. How are you practicing your drill?

 

Squadron Parking Lot

Please remember to reduce speed when entering and exiting the parking lot.

DO NOT drive on the grass area.  DO NOT pull through the paved area via the grass area.

Parking spots are permitted along the edge of the grass (immediately adjacent to the paved surface), but not past the end of the concrete storage shed/benches.

Please follow the above direction so we can maximize safety in the awkward parking area. Your patience is appreciated.

Reg Wed Trg Night

Duty Officer
OCdt Couroux

Dress
C2: All parade positions (Sgt, FSgt, WO2, WO1); C4: Everyone else (LAC, Cpl, FCpl)

Tonight is a regular training nights leading up to our CO’s Parade on the 17th and our Spring FTX on the 19th-21st.

Check the website calendar for upcoming events!

Wednesday Night Training

Duty Officer
CI Ruttan

Dress
C2: All parade positions (Sgt, FSgt, WO2, WO1); C4: Everyone else (LAC, Cpl, FCpl)

Tonight and next Wednesday are regular training nights leading up to our CO’s Parade on the 17th and our Spring FTX on the 19th-21st.

Bring a friend! Just because our recruiting event was last week doesn’t mean you can’t invite your friends out over the next few weeks. An FTX is a great first experience for a new cadet.

Return from NAG Sports Competition

The NAG Sports Competition is over and we’re on our way back to 809 Squadron HQ. ETA is 1750h (5:50pm), give or take a few minutes.

The cadets put in an excellent effort and showed exemplary sportsmanship, scoring second place in both handball and volleyball. They also scored 4th place in soccer – with one less player on the court!

In addition, our teams placed second for the overall competition. WOOHOO!

They have every reason to be as proud of themselves as we are of them.

Well done!