Thursday, 22 November 2012

5 December 2012

FISH FRY
7 December - Branch 350 Legion.  1700-1900hr.  We require 6 cadets to volunteer.  A good time to sell OPC tickets!

BAND IS BACK!
Many of our cadets don't remember our Squadron Band, but we have recently secured the services of a new band instructor and it is time again for 23 Sqn to have a good band. If you can play percussion or a brass and reed instrument or are interested in learning an instrument please come on Wednesday between 1900-2030hr. You do not need to own an instrument or have any previous musical experience to join.

Mess Dinner
Monday 10 December.  Full Dress.  1830-2100hr.  The Squadron requires Parents to help serve at the dinner.  Please contact Mr. Berezowski and/or Capt Derousie to volunteer. 

Christmas Carnival
Monday 17 December.  Civilian attire.  Parents and cadets are all invited.  1830-2030hr.

Food Drive
A continuing reminder about our holiday food drive for Community Care. Bring in those non-perishables so that everyone can enjoy the season.

March Break Trip
We are pleased to announce that we are proceeding with a trip during March Break to Ottawa and surrounding area.  A letter has been distributed; see office if you missed your copy.  

Upcoming Events
Friday 7 December 2012- Legion Fish Fry : An opportunity to sell those OPC Tickets
Monday 10 December 2012 - Mess Dinner
Friday 14 December 2012 - Gun Show - Merriton Community Centre/Chance to sell OPC tickets
Saturday 15 December 2012 - Overnighter
Monday 17 December 2012 - Christmas Carnival

Monday, 12 November 2012

First Post (11 Nov 12)

Welcome to the blog of 23 Optimist Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets. This will serve as the official communication and bulletin board for the squadron for both parents and cadets.

Remembrance Day
Firstly, a very large thank-you to all of the cadet who participated in Remembrance Day activities. This is a busy time of year for us and we appreciate all the cadets who gave of their time selling poppies, attending the Legion dinner and participating our two parades. Many people have approached the staff with compliments and praise for our cadets. There is also a link to photos (including cadets) that were published on the website for the St. Catharines Standard.

http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/2012/11/11/st-catharines-remembers-canadas-fallen

Optimist Youth Appreciation Dinner
We would like to congratulate FSgt S. Gervais and Sgt R. Richard for being selected for the Optimist Youth Appreciation Dinner. These cadets are being recognized for their leadership, commitment to the Squadron and exemplary performance.

Food Drive
This year we will be starting a food drive to help support needy people in our community. Please bring in non-perishable food items that can be donated to community care.

Uniform Reminder
We are now in winter dress, which means sweaters and tunics for AC-LAC and shirt, tie and tunics for Cpl and up.

COs Parade
Monday 26th Nov 2012 - Full Dress uniform

Upcoming Events
Friday 7 December 2012- Legion Fish Fry : An opportunity to sell those OPC Tickets
Monday 10 December 2012 - Mess Dinner
Saturday 15 December 2012 - Overnighter
Monday 17 December 2012 - Christmas Carnival