Range Night

On Monday Apr 29, the Level 3 cadets will be conducting range training. All Level 3 cadets (only) are to come in civilian clothing, as opposed to their uniform, for appropriate for the range.

Reminder: Late Arrival

With the good weather and some cadets arriving late due to sports activities etc., it is important that we know if someone has come in late. Therefore as a reminder, if you arrive late but still during opening parade you are to form up behind the flight (infront of 2IC) so your Flight Commander can mark you on the attendance. If you arrive after the opening parade you MUST report to the Orderly Office and to CI Behring so that you can be marked present.

Upcoming Events

SUMMER DRESS!

With the coming of spring and the warmer weather it is once again time that we transition to summer dress. For the remainder of the year (except for parades) all cadets are to be in summer dress, which constitutes dress pants and t-shirts, with ribbons for those cadets with medals.

St. Juliens Parade

On 20 Apr 13 we will be remembering the Battle of St. Juliens with the 10th Field Battery. This parade is to commemorate the battle in WWI which was the first to have gas used as a weapon and in which the Canadian soldiers, including the St. Catharines 10th Battery held their line despite the chemical attack. Cadets are to be at the Armoury in Full Uniform at 1230hrs.

Trivia Night Fundraiser

The Squadron Sponsoring Committee will once again be holding its third annual trivia night fundraiser on 20 Apr 13. This is an event in which parents and friends can purchase tickets, put together a team and test your collective knowledge against other teams.

Niagara Air Group Field Exercise

The Annual NAG FTX will be held on 3-5 May 13, time TBD. We will be taking a bus to Valens Conservation Area where we will conduct training with 8 other Squadrons from the Niagara Area. A kit list will be sent home closer to the date. Due to the size of this exercise we cannot supply sleeping bags or rain gear as we sometimes do. Please make arrangements to have all of the kit you will need.

CO's Parade Reminder

This is a reminder to all cadets that this coming Monday (8 April 2013) will be a CO's parade. That means all cadets should be in full dress uniform (Shirt, tie and tunic).

Upcoming March Events

Welcome back to those who attended the March Break Ottawa Trip. Hopefully good times were had by all. There are a few items to bring your attention to prior to the end of the month.

Sports Night
Monday March 18th will be a sports night at the Squadron. Please come dressed in appropriate civilian sports attire (NO UNIFORMS!)

Tag Day
Tag Day is one of the most important fundraising events of the year. It provides the bulk of the squadrons operating funds for the following year and therefore attendance is MANDATORY. If for some reason a cadet cannot attend Tag Day they must personally speak with the CO to be excused.

Tag day will be held on March 30th (Saturday). Cadets are to arrive at the Optimist Hall at 0730hrs in full dress uniform (with parkas) and will be provided breakfast prior to departing.

Parent volunteers are also an integral part of Tag Day. If any parents are available and interested in volunteering please speak to Mr. Berezowski.

OPC TICKETS DUE!
OPC Lottery tickets are now due. They must be returned to Toronto soon for the final draw. Because this is a registered lottery it is imperative that all tickets be sold and returned by Monday March 18th.

March Break Trip Parents Meeting

There will be a meeting for all parents whose cadets are going to be attending the March Break Ottawa Trip this year. The meeting will be at the cadet hall on Monday 25 Feb 13 at 1930 hrs (7:30).

Winter FTX

The following is some information for our senior cadets (Sgt and up) attending our winter FTX from 22-24 Feb. We will be departing the cadet hall at 1700hrs. Please be there before this time, so that we can ensure everything is packed, and make sure you have eaten supper before arriving. Our plan is to arrive back at the cadet hall on the 24th between 1600-1630hrs.

In terms of a kit list, this is an outdoor winter FTX. Bring appropriate clothes for that environment. We will be near Parry Sound, so check the weather and pack accordingly.

Kit List
Winter Boots
Winter Coat
Snow Pants
Hats/Gloves/Mitts
Warm Clothes - pack for multiple layers so things can be removed
Bring extra socks
Pillow
Writing pad and pencils - pens may freeze
Contact gloves - thin pair of gloves to cover hands for fine manual work
Canteen/water bottle
Flashlight (bring fresh/extra batteries- They don't last long in the cold)
Sunglasses/ Ski goggles - prevent snow blindness
HEALTH CARD
Backpack/kit bag YOU can carry for long distances
Money for stops enroute
Unbreakable coffee mug
chapstick (newly added item)
facial tissue (newly added item)

NOTE: Sleeping bags are not required, they will be provided. We will also provide parkas, mitts, etc. But bring extras anyways.

Also review your map and compass skills prior to our departure.