Saturday 27 December 2014

Squadron Hike

Just a reminder of the squadron hike coming up this Monday Dec 29 at Shorthills Provincial Park. The hike is for cadets and any parent or family member that would like to attend. We will be meeting at the Pelham Road entrance to the park, which is right beside the entrance to Camp Wetaskawin, Boy Scout Camp. Timings are as follows, 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. Please arrive at the park NO LATER THAN 10:45 as the hike will begin at 11:00 am exactly. It is advisable to bring another pair of shoes to change into as the trail could be muddy in areas. Please pack water and a lunch/snack as we will be stopping at Morningstar Mill before the return hike. Dress according to the conditions.
You will also need to have your health card with you.

Thursday 18 December 2014

Squadron Hike

There will be a hike for cadets and their families on Monday December 29. The hike will begin 11am at the Pelham Rd entrance to Shorthills Provincial Park. This entrance is right beside the entrance to Boy Scout Camp. We will be returning to this entrance at approximately 2pm after hiking to Morningstar Mill. Please pack a lunch and snacks and water as we will be stopping at the Mill for a short period of time before the return hike. Dress according to the weather with proper footwear and clothing.
Bring your health card as you would for any other cadet activity.

Wednesday 10 December 2014

Things Happening Soon

Sports Night

The gym of Pine Grove School on Lake Street has been booked on Thurs Dec. 11 from 1900 hrs (7:00 pm) to 2100 hrs (9:00 pm). Wear your sports clothes.

Peaks
A second reminder that this Saturday (Dec. 13) Flight #1 only is scheduled for go indoor rock climbing at Peaks. Please arrive at Peaks for a 0930 hrs start. Wear good shoes and comfortable clothing. All cadets participating must have submitted a Peaks waiver (see previous post) and be in possession of their health card.

Family Skating
There will be Ice Skating at the Ridley College arena on Saturday Dec. 13 from 1900 hrs-2000hrs (7:00 pm-8:00 pm) Please bring your signed permission form. This event is open to all cadets and family members of cadets. We ask that only family come because we do not have liability for friends.

Cadet Gala
Also on Sat Dec. 13 from 1730 hrs to 2300 hrs (5:30 pm to 11:00 pm) 128 Sqn (Thorold) is hosting the 2nd Annual Cadet Gala. Dress if formal wear (Uniform with white shirt and bow tie acceptable) and dinner will be served with the dance. The cost of the Gala is $20.

Christmas Carnival
This coming Monday (Dec. 15) is the Annual Christmas Carnival at the Sqn will be hosted by our sponsoring committee. This is a fun evening so we will NOT be in uniforms.

Legion Fish Fry
Next Friday we will require 4 cadets to help at the Fish Fry of Branch 24 Legion. Interested cadets can sign up Monday. If you sign up you are expected to be there.

Thursday 4 December 2014

December and January Events

Peaks Indoor Rock Climbing
As part of our ongoing effort to meet the Air Cadet aim of promoting physical fitness we have booked time a Peaks Indoor Rock Climbing. Due to space limitations we have booked Peaks for one day for each flight. It is important to know when your flight is going and to go to peaks only on that day. Peaks is located at 630 Welland Ave (near the Canal). Cadets are expected to dress appropriately for the event (NO UNIFORMS).

Peaks requires that all participants fill out a Waiver form. If you are under 18 this must be signed by your parents prior to participating. The Waiver has already been handed out to Flight 1 and will be given to other cadets the week prior to their scheduled day at Peaks. If you miss that night or lose the waiver it can be found here.

Flight 1: Dec 13 - 0930h - 1200h
Flight 2: Dec 20 - 0930h - 1200h
Flight 3: Jan 10 - 0930h - 1200h

Skating
A one hour Skating session has been booked at the Arena at Ridley College. Skating will be from 1900h (7:00pm) to 2000h (8:00pm) on December 13. Come and have some fun.

Sports Day at Collegiate
We have also booked a Sports Day at St. Catharines Collegiate on Jan 17 from 0800h-1600h (8:00 am - 4:00pm).

Sunday 30 November 2014

CO's Parade

Reminder that this Monday is a CO's parade. All Cadets are to be in full dress uniform.

Wednesday 26 November 2014

Calendar of Events

DATE
EVENT

Monday  Nights
Regular Training at 8 Napier Street Closing Parade at the Lake Street Armouries – All Parents welcomed to hear announcements.
1830 to 2115
(6:30 to 9:15 PM)
Wednesday Nights
Band Training at Grimsby Air Cadet Squadron
No Uniform
Leave at 1800 Return at 2130 (6:00 to 9:30 PM)
Thursday Nights
Extra Activities - - Announcement of activity will be made on Monday Night.
1900 to 2100
(7:00 to 9:00 PM)
Thursday Nights
Cadet Ground School Ends by 10 January 2015.
See Training Officer for List
Tues., Nov. 25, 2014
Kelsey’s Night - Lake Street
1600 to 2000 (4 to 8 PM)
Thurs., Nov. 27, 2014
Sports Night at Pine Grove School (Lake Street)
1900 to 2100 (7:00 to 9:00 PM)
Fri., Nov. 28, 2014
Cadet Sleep over at the Cadet Hall
1800 to 0830 (6PM to 8:30AM)
Sat., Nov 29, 2014
Hamilton Warplane Heritage Visit –All cadets - No Uniforms – Lunch provided - Bus
0900 to 1730 hours (9am to 5:30pm)
Fri., Dec. 5, 2014
6 Cadets -Fish Fry - Arrive at Branch 350 Port Dalhousie Legion - Full Uniform.
1700 to 2000 hours.
(5:00 to 8:00PM)        
Sat., Dec 6, 2014
Orienteering at Firemans’ Park in Niagara Falls (Letter to follow) 2 groups Provide own lunch.
1000 to 1200 hours (10 – 12 am)
1300 to 1500 hours (1 – 3 pm)
Sat., Dec. 6, 2014
Squadron Sponsoring Committee Meeting SSC
Talk to Ray Berezowski for place.
1000 hours to ? (10am to ?)
Mon., Dec. 8, 2014
Summer Camp Choices in.

Thurs., Dec. 11, 2014
Sports Night at Pine Grove School (Lake Street)
1900 to 2100 (7:00 to 9:00 PM)
Sat., Dec. 13, 2014
Peaks Indoor Rock Climbing Flight 1 
Letter and waiver to follow
0930 to 1200 hours (9:30am – 12pm)
Sat., Dec. 13, 2014
Ice Skating – all cadets at Ridley College
1900 to 2000 hours (7-8 pm)
Mon., Dec 15, 2014
Cadet Christmas Carnival No Uniforms
1830 to 2100 hours (6:30 – 9 PM)
Fri., Dec 19, 2014
4 Cadets to assist Branch 24 Legion - No Uniform
1900 to 2030 (7:00 to 8:30 PM)
Sat., Dec. 20, 2014
Peaks Indoor Rock Climbing Flight 2 
Letter and waiver to follow
0930 to 1200 hours (9:30am–12pm)

December 21 to Jan 4 Cadet Break

Mon., Jan. 5, 2015
Cadets Resume

Thurs., Jan. 8, 2015
Sports Night at Pine Grove School (Lake Street)
1900 to 2100 (7:00 to 9:00 PM)
Fri., Jan. 9, 2015
6 Cadets -Fish Fry - Arrive at Branch 350 Port Dalhousie Legion - Full Uniform.
1700 to 2000 hours.
(5:00 to 8:00PM)        
Sat., Jan. 10, 2015
Flying & Gliding Exam
Time to be Announced
Sat., Jan. 10, 2015
Peaks Indoor Rock Climbing Flight 3 
Letter and waiver to follow
0930 to 1200 hours (9:30am–12pm)
Thurs., Jan. 15, 2015
SSC Meeting – Cadet Hall
1900 to 2100 hours
Sat., Jan. 17, 2015
Cadet Sports Day at Collegiate School
No uniforms (Gym attire) - Lunch provided
0800 to 1400 hours (8am to 2 pm)
Thurs., Jan. 22, 2015
Sports Night at Pine Grove School (Lake Street)
1900 to 2100hours(7:00-9:00 pm)
Fri., Jan. 23, 2015
4 Cadets to assist Branch 24 Legion - No Uniform
1900 to 2030 (7:00 to 8:30 PM)
Sat., Jan. 24, 2015
Cadet Bowl a Thon – Merriton Community Centre
1400 to 1600 hours (2 to 4PM)
Sat., Jan. 31, 2015
NAG Sports Competition (Dunnville High School)
Bus (Lunch Provided) No Uniforms
0700 to 1730 hours (7:30 am to 5:30 pm)

Monday 24 November 2014

Summer Training Parent Information Night/March Break

All parents are encouraged to attend the information meeting being held tonight  7:00pm at the cadet hall. Capt Derousie will be presenting information on Summer Training opportunities as well as answer any questions you may have in regards to those opportunities.

Orienteering Day

The squadron will be having an Orienteering Day on December 6 at Fireman's Park on Mountain Rd in Niagara Falls. With the number of cadets that have expressed an interest in taking part there will be two different times. If you wish to stay for the whole day you will have to supply your own lunch.
Timings are as follows, Group One, 10:00-12:00 and Group Two, 13:00-15:00 (1-3)

Friday 21 November 2014

Santa Claus Parade

This Sunday we will be participating in the City of St. Catharines Annual Santa Claus Parade. Cadets are to arrive at the Optimist Hall in full dress uniform, WITH YOUR PARKA, by 1400h (2:00 pm). The parade starts around 2:30 and once we start marching we will be finished the route within approximately half an hour.

Please make sure you dress for the weather.

Thursday 30 October 2014

Cadets Resumes

Effective immediately all cadet activities have been re-instated. If parents or cadets have concerns about the cadet program in light of recent events in Ottawa and Saint Jean-sur-Richelieu please contact one of the staff members.

Wednesday 22 October 2014

Cadets Cancelled Until Further Notice

Due to the events today in Ottawa and recently in St. Jean, all cadet activities are temporarily cancelled until further notice as a precautionary measure. This is simply an exercise of due diligence to ensure the safety of all those in the cadet program.

Monday 29 September 2014

Social Media Posts

It has come to the attention of the cadet Regional Support Unit that some cadets are using social media such as Facebook as a venue to vent problems or frustrations about the cadet program. Below is the text from  a poster sent by the Regional Public Affairs Officers. Please have a read and let us know if you have questions or concerns.


SOCIAL MEDIA POST

Feedback, Questions or Concerns from Cadets

Do you wish to provide feedback or have a question or a concern that needs to be addressed regarding your time in Cadets? Your feedback is important to us and there are a number of ways to have your voice heard:

Option 1 - Talk to an adult staff member at your Corps or Squadron. They are best equipped to help you out!

Option 2 - Talk to your parents or guardians and have them book an appointment to see your Commanding Officer if you don’t believe that things are getting better.

Option 3 - Either you, your parents or your guardians can contact the Regional Cadet Support Unit (RCSU). Their contact information is located by province at http://www.cadets.ca/en/contact-us.page.

Option 4 - If you are still having trouble finding someone to talk to or feel that your points need to be heard at the national level, you can contact us online by using our feedback form at http://www.cadets.ca/en/feedback.page. Remember, we can’t get in touch with you for more information or to let you know what steps we’ve taken to address your feedback, questions or concerns if you don’t provide us your contact information. However, you are able to send anonymous submissions.

We also have a presence on social media, and you can contact us through Facebook or Twitter to provide feedback or address questions or concerns. A list of our social media channels is available at www.cadets.ca/en/stay-connected.page.

Cadets, parents and community stakeholders are
encouraged to provide feedback in whatever way and platform they choose and we are working on ways to facilitate discussion through a variety of methods including social media. Using any of the options available through the CCO will ensure your comments are heard by program leadership and allow us to provide information and confirmation back.. We want to hear from you and know what you’re thinking. We’re listening!

October and November Calendar


DATE
EVENT
 
Monday  Nights
Regular Training at 8 Napier Street Closing Parade at the Lake Street Armouries – All Parents welcomed to hear announcements.
1830 to 2115
(6:30 to 9:15 PM)
Wednesday Nights
Band Training at Grimsby Air Cadet Squadron
No Uniform
Leave at 1800 Return at 2130 (6:00 to 9:30 PM)
Thursday Nights
Extra Activities Nights Announcements made on Monday Night
1900 to 2100
(7:00 to 9:00 PM)
Thursday Nights
Cadet Ground School
See Training Officer for List
Fri., Oct. 3, 2014
6 Cadets -Fish Fry - Arrive at Branch 350 Port Dalhousie Legion for) Full Uniform.
1700 to 2000 hours.
(5:00 to 8:00PM)  
Sat., Oct. 4,2014
Orienteering Competition Dryden Tract in Cambridge
0645 to 1900hours
(6:45 AM to 7:00PM)
Sat., Oct.4,2014
Squadron Sponsoring Committee Meeting SSC
Talk to Ray Berezowski for time and place
Sun., Oct. 5, 2014
Sergeants and above Golf and BBQ The New Brock on the Greens. Meet at Golf Course.
1300 to 2000 hours
(1:00 to 8:00PM)
Monday, October 6, 2014
Ontario Provincial Committee Tickets due back. (SOLD)
1830 to 2115
(6:30 to 9:15 PM)
Saturday, October 11, 2014
10 Senior Cadets to go canoeing on the Welland Recreational Waterway (Letter to give details)
0930 to 1600
(9:30AM to 4:00PM)
Sun., Oct. 12, 2014
10 Senior Cadets to go canoeing on the Welland Recreational Waterway (Letter to give details)
0930 to 1600
(9:30AM to 4:00PM)
Mon., Oct. 13, 2014
Thanksgiving No Cadets
 
Thur., Oct., 16, 2014
Sports Night
1900 to 2100 (7:00 to 9:00PM)
Friday, October 17, 2014
Tag Day – All Cadets need to do 2 shifts of Tagging
Full dress Uniform
1700 to 2100
(5:00 to 9:00PM)
Saturday, October 18,2014
Tag Day – All Cadets need to do 2 shifts of Tagging
Full dress Uniform
0730 to 1230 (730 AM to 12:30PM)
1200 to 1700(12:00 to 5:00 PM)
Monday, October 20, 2014
Commanding Officers Parade (Dress Uniform with Medals)
 
Fri., Oct 24, 2014
4 Cadets to assist Branch 24 Legion - No Uniform
1900 to 2030 (7:00 to 8:30 PM)
Sat., Oct. 25,2014
Leadership Presentation All NCM’s.
0900 to 1600 hours
(9AM  to 4PM)
Sat., Nov. 1, 2014
Cadets to assist Branch 24 and Branch 350 of the Royal Canadian Legions sell Poppies Full Uniform
40 Cadets Required - Lunch Provided
0900 To 1700
(9AM to 5PM)
Thurs., Nov 6., 2014
10 Cadets to serve the Veterans Dinner at Branch 350 Port Dalhousie Legion   Full Uniform 
1745 hours  to 2100 hours.
(5:45 to  9PM)
Sat., Nov. 8, 2014
Cadets to assist Branch 24 and Branch 350 of the Royal Canadian Legions sell Poppies Full Uniform
40 Cadets Required - Lunch Provided
0900 To 1700
(9AM to 5PM)
Sunday, November 9, 2014
All Cadets – Arrive at Branch 350 Legion for Remembrance Day Parade. Full Uniform With Winter Parka and Black Gloves.
0930 hours  to 1230 hours (9:30AM 12:30 PM)
.
 
All Cadets - Branch 24 Remembrance Day Parade. Meet at 111 Church Street Full Uniform with Winter Parka and black gloves.
0930 hours to 1230 hours ((9:30AM to 12:30 PM)
 
Tues., Nov. 18, 2014
2 Cadets – Optimist Youth Appreciation Night
1830 to 2100 (6:30 to 9:00 PM)
Fri., Nov. 21, 2014
4 Cadets to assist Branch 24 Legion - No Uniform
1900 to 2030 (7:00 to 8:30 PM)
Sun., Nov. 23, 2014
St. Catharines Santa Claus Parade - Full Uniform with Winter Parka and black gloves.
1330 to 1600 (1:30 to 4:00 PM)
Tues., Nov. 25, 2014
Kelsey’s Night
1600 to 2000 (4 to 8 PM)
Fri., Nov. 28, 2014
Cadet Sleep over at the Cadet Hall
1800 to 1000 (6PM to 10 AM

Monday 22 September 2014

Field Training Exercise

This weekend will be our first Mandatory Field Training Exercise (FTX). If you cannot attend please let us know. All cadets are to arrive at the cadets hall at 5:30 pm on 26 Sep 14. We will be returning to the cadet hall for parent pick-up at 4:30 pm on Sunday 28 Sep 14. We will be going to Chippawa Creek Conservation Area (click for map). If you are coming late please let us know and you will need to find your own way to the camp.

This is an all weather exercise so plan ahead and pack for all of the conditions that may occur.

BEFORE GETTING ON THE BUS ALL CADETS MUST HAVE THEIR HEALTH CARD AND A SIGNED PERMISSION FORM.

 Below you will find the Kit List.


  • Note: for your own enjoyment and others’ on this exercise, please do not bring any scented products as they will attract mosquitoes to you in large numbers
  • Combats full, if you have them (boots, pants, tunic, t-shirt, sweater, bureau/bush cap)
  • 1-2 sweaters
  • 2 pairs of pants (windbreakers preferred)
  • 3-4 pairs of socks (cotton and wool)
  • Boots
  • Sleeping bag and air mattress
  • Warm jacket (winter jacket)
  • Pajamas
  • Wide brimmed hat (toque if desired)
  • Gloves
  • Scarf (if desired)
  • 2-3 t-shirts
  • 3-4 pairs of underwear (thermal underwear if desired)
  • Toothbrush/toothpaste
  • Towel, soap, deodorant, other toiletries if required
  • Flashlight and spare batteries
  • Water bottle
  • Watch
  • Mosquito repellant and after-bite and chap stick
  • Sun Screen
  • Pad of paper and a pencil/pen (FMP if desired)
  • YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, TO BRING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
    1. pornography
    2. knives
    3. illicit drugs/substances
    4. cell phone/electronics
    5. pyrotechnics
NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A SLEEPING BAG PLEASE CONTACT THE SQUADRON

Wednesday 17 September 2014

September Events

Orienteering
This is map and compass skills. There is a regional competition on Oct 4. If you are interested practices will be Thursdays from 7pm - 8:30pm.

Sports Night
The parade night on Monday Sept 22 will be a Sports Night. Do Not Wear Your Uniform. Please come in appropriate civilian dress for sports. We will be running the PACER test as well which each cadets needs to complete to achieve their level.

Gliding
We have a gliding slot on Saturday Sept, 17 from 8:30 to 12:00 at the Niagara District Airport (Hwy 55 Virgil). There was a sign up last Monday night and the 20 cadets who can go will be getting a phone call. The others will be given priority on our next gliding day. Please dress for the weather, the mornings are cold and the grass is wet so boots are recommended. You must also bring your health card with you.

Band
If you are interest in joining the Sqn Band please see Capt Derousie.

CCO Extranet
We have added a link on the right to the sign in page for the CCO Extranet. This is a file repository with some relevant cadet information. You can finds links to our orders (CATOs) and for those instructors you can also find the Instructor Guides. This is also the location to find summer camp joining instructions.