Upcoming Events

NOTE: Some times may be subject to change. Listen to the regular announcements and check here for updates.

DATE	EVENT	APPROXIMATE TIMES
Mondays Sept. to June	Training Night	1830 to 2115 Hours (6:30 to 9:15 PM)
Thursdays Sept. to Jan.	Ground School	1900 to 2100 hours (7 to 9 PM)
Friday, Oct. 18, 2013	Branch 24 Fish Fry 111 Church Street (4 Cadets Volunteer Hours) No Uniform	1900 to 2030 Hrs (6 to 8:30 PM)
Monday, Oct. 21, 2013	Commanding Officer’s Parade - Full Uniform	1830 to 2115 Hrs (6:30 to 9:15 PM)
Friday, Oct 25, 2013	Air Cadet League -Ontario Provincial Committee Meeting (OPC) (Mississauga) Officers and Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC)	Friday 1700 to Sunday 1800 hrs
Friday, Nov. 1, 2013	Branch 350 Fish Fry (6 Cadets) Full Uniform	1700 to 1900 Hrs (5 to 7 PM)
Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013	Branch 350 Poppy Drive (As many Cadets as Possible) Meet At Branch 350 Full Uniform	0830 to 1700 Hrs (8:30AM to 5PM)
Sunday, Nov 3, 2013	Branch 350 Remembrance Day Parade (Mandatory Parade All Cadets) - Meet at Branch 350 Full Uniform	1000 to 1330 Hrs (10 AM to 1:30 PM)
Saturday, Nov 9, 2013	Branch 350 Poppy Drive (As many Cadets as Possible) Meet At Branch 350 Full Uniform	0830 to 1700 Hrs (8:30AM to 5PM)
Saturday, Nov 9, 2013	Branch 350 Veteran’s Dinner (12 Selected Cadets) Meet At Branch 350 Full Uniform	1800 to 2130 Hrs (6 to 9:30 PM)
Monday, Nov 11, 2013	Branch 24 Remembrance Day Parade (As many Cadets as Possible) - Meet at Branch 24 Full Uniform	1000 to 1330 Hrs (10 AM to 1:30 PM)
Friday, Nov. 15, 2013	Branch 24 Fish Fry 111 Church Street (4 Cadets Volunteer Hours) No Uniform	1900 to 2030 Hrs (6 to 8:30 PM)
Saturday, Nov 16, 2013	Power Familiarization Flying Selected Cadets	Times to be determined
Saturday, Nov 16, 2013	Sleep Over All Cadets	1800 Hrs to 1000 hrs
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013	Optimist Youth Appreciation Dinner 2 Selected Cadets and their Parents Full Uniform	1845 to 2100 Hrs (6:45 to 9PM)
Saturday, Nov 23, 2013	Power Familiarization Flying (Raindate) Selected Cadets	Times to be determined
Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013	St. Catharines Santa Claus Parade Meet at Hall Full Uniform	1400 to 1700 Hrs. (2 to 5 PM)
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013	Niagara Officer and Instructor Meeting – (NAG) Officers Only	1930 to 2200 Hours
Monday, Dec. 2, 2013	Commanding Officer’s Parade - Full Uniform	1830 to 2115 Hrs (6:30 to 9:15 PM)
Monday, Dec. 2, 2013	All National Course Applications Due
Friday, Dec. 6, 2013	Branch 350 Fish Fry (6 Cadets) Full Uniform	1700 to 1900 Hrs (5 to 7 PM)
Monday, Dec. 16, 2013	Cadet Christmas Carnival	1830 to 2115 Hrs (6:30 to 9:15 PM)
Friday, Dec. 20, 2013	Branch 24 Fish Fry 111 Church Street (4 Cadets Volunteer Hours) No Uniform	1900 to 2030 Hrs (6 to 8:30 PM)

TAG DAY

Our two TAG Days are our major fundraisers for the year. Therefore this is a mandatory event for all cadets. 

Date: 05 October, 2013

Time: 07:30 to 5:00

Dress: Full dress uniform (including tunic and parka)

Be prepared for the weather. The Optimist Club will be preparing breakfast for our cadets when they arrive.

Note: If you cannot attend Tag Day for whatever reason, you must inform either CI Behring or the CO prior to Tag Day.

Field Exercise Weather

The current forecast looks like we will have some nice weather this weekend. Just beware that the nights will get quite cool and the days will be sunny. So bring warm clothes and sunscreen. Also don't forget Murphy's Law. If you fail to pack some rain gear it will probably rain.

Environment Canada Forecast

Field Training Exercise

We will once again be joining 87 Sqn for our annual field training exercise on 27-29 Sep 13. This is mandatory training as cadets a required to complete the survival training for complete their level. Cadets can be dropped off at Camp Wetaskiwin at 6:00pm and can be picked up again on Sunday 29 Sep at 4:30pm.

We will be training rain, shine or cold. So check the forecast and then ignore it and be prepared for anything. Also remember that you are responsible for your own kit. Therefore YOU must carry your own gear.

If you have equipment difficulties please speak to someone in the office.

Supper is not provided. Cadets are to eat supper before arriving.

Kit List
T-Shirts (3)
Pants (Not jeans) (2)
Sweater or sweatshirt (2)
Underwear (3)
Socks (3)
Raincoat / Rainpants (1)
Warm Jacket (1)
Water resistant boots (1)
Gloves and toque (1)
Groundsheet/Personal tarp (1)
Sleeping bag, pillow (1)
Air mattress SINGLE PERSON (optional)
Face towel (1)
Flashlight (1)
Sunglasses (1)
Large Water Bottle (1)
Toiletries and Personal Hygiene Items
ONTARIO HEALTH CARD
Prescription Medication (ONLY ENOUGH FOR WEEKEND)

DO NOT BRING
Jewellery
Money
iPods/MP3 Players
Knives
Food
Non-prescription medication

Office Hours

This is a reminder that our regular office hours on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30-9:00 p.m. We have heard that a few parents have tried to drop off some of their paperwork outside those hours and found we were not around.

Also a friendly reminder for those that have not yet finished their enrollment paperwork or the personal information verification forms to get those in ASAP.

We're Back

Time to break out the shoe polish and the iron. We are back and getting ready for the 2013/2014 training year. As always it is going to be a busy year with lots of good events planned.

Welcome Back BBQ
On Monday Sep 9 at 6:30 is our annual welcome back BBQ. This is an informal opportunity for cadets and parents to meet the staff and senior cadets, ask questions and have fun. We will also be giving out information for new recruits, so if you have friends, family members or know of anyone that may be interested in joining us bring them out.

NCO Training 
On Saturday September 14th at 0800 hrs there is a 1 day training event for all cadets Sgt and up. The training schedule for the day will include a mix of leadership, instructional techniques and drill.

Gliding
For our younger cadets the Sqn is scheduled for gliding on Sept 14th. We can only take 20 cadets so it is important to sign up early.

Fall Field Training Exercise
Our annual fall survival ex will be held on the weekend of 27-29 Sept. Details and a packing list will be posted at a later date.

Cadet Return From Camp

We have just received the schedules for cadets returning from summer camp. Families will be called individually by a member of the Sqn staff, however with few exceptions, our cadets returning to Niagara by bus will be arriving this Saturday (Aug 17) between 11:25-12:00 at Niagara Region Headquarters on St. Davids Rd.