18 December 2014


Wednesday December 17/14
1. Drill Team practices are postponed until January 12/15
2. Marksmanship is open this week, to all cadets who have previously participated.
3. Don’t forget to sign out your lottery cadet tickets. Sold books are due back by Wednesday, January 28/15
4. Biathlon Team will not be having practices over the Holiday break. Please ski or train on your own.
5. Next night back is Wed. Jan 7/15. This will be a sports night so wear your Squadron t-shirt.

04 December 2014

Please join us for a Christmas Concert on 11 Dec at 2000 hrs. Music will be performed by the combined band of the 2677 42nd Field Regiment (Lanark & Renfrew Scottish) Army Cadet Corps and 638 Algonquin Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets. Come see what our new band can do, and get into the Christmas spirit!



Wednesday Dec 3/14
1. Drill Team practices are held every Monday night at the Pembroke Armoury from 1830-2030hrs unless otherwise stated.
2. Ground School will take place at the Pembroke Armoury on Tuesday evenings from 1845-2100hrs in the computer lab and Wednesday evenings from 1800-1830hrs in the Ante Room.
3. Cadets who wish to participate in an air rifle range practice and try out for the Squadron’s Marksmanship Team are encouraged to come out to the Armoury Thursday evenings. Range will be held every Thursday night from 1800hrs to 2100hrs unless otherwise stated. This Thursday is only open to McCafferty, S. Wagner, Kennedy, White, LeBlanc, Fleurant
4. Cadets interested in being part of the combined Army Cadet/Air Cadet Brass and Reed band are encouraged to come out to the Armoury Thursday evenings from 1800hrs to 2100hrs unless otherwise stated. No experience is necessary and instruments are provided if needed. If you have your own instrument you are asked to bring it with you.
5. Don’t forget to sign out your lottery cadet tickets. Sold books are due back by Wednesday, December 10, 2014.
6.  Biathlon Team will be practicing physical/roller skiing training at Garrison Petawawa near the water treatment plant (the same place as last weekend). This will take place on Sunday Dec 7/145 at 1300 - 1430 hrs. This is open to all cadets who are interested in biathlon. Make sure you bring a helmet, gloves, and a filled water bottle..

28 November 2014


If you need to have any of your medals mounted and are unsure of where to get this done, there is a location in Pembroke that offers this service. It is Chester Court Mounting located at 96 Pembroke St W. 613-629-6335.


On Wednesday night some of our cadets were presented with the Air Cadet Long Service Medal for 4 years of service. The following cadets have earned the award : WOII Logan Smith Boland, FSgt Erik Fleurant, FSgtAmber Luloff, FSgt Collette Martin, FSgt Julie Antler and FSgt Shanon Rochat.
WOII Sam Solimine and WOII Duncan Murchison, were presented with their one year bar for 5 years of service.
WOII Brennan Frampton and WOII Kyle Leo Telford Were both presented with the 2 year bar for 6 years of service.
Congratulations to all of you.


Wednesday November 26/14
1. Drill Team practices are held every Monday night at the Pembroke Armoury from 1830-2030hrs unless otherwise stated.
2. Ground School will take place at the Pembroke Armoury on Tuesday evenings from 1845-2100hrs in the computer lab and Wednesday evenings from 1800-1830hrs in the Ante Room.
3. Cadets who wish to participate in an air rifle range practice and try out for the Squadron’s Marksmanship Team are encouraged to come out to the Armoury Thursday evenings. Range will be held every Thursday night from 1800hrs to 2100hrs unless otherwise stated. This Thursday is only open junior cadets.
4. Cadets interested in being part of the combined Army Cadet/Air Cadet Brass and Reed band are encouraged to come out to the Armoury Thursday evenings from 1800hrs to 2100hrs unless otherwise stated. No experience is necessary and instruments are provided if needed. If you have your own instrument you are asked to bring it with you.
5. Don’t forget to sign out your lottery cadet tickets. Sold books are due back by Wednesday, December 10, 2014.
6. On Sunday November 30th, the Biathlon Team will be meeting for a practice. Unfortunately, I am missing the information with regards to timings and place

20 November 2014


On Sunday November 23/14, the squadron will be conducting a sports day ant Dundonald Hall at Garrison Petawawa. Cadets who wish to participate were to have filled out a permission slip and have it returned to the unit this past Wednesday.
Lunch is provided to cadet who are participating ( if your child has an allergy or restricted diet, please provide a lunch for your child). Cadets will be participating in basketball, volleyball, soccer and swimming.
Cadets need to be dropped of at the Dundonald Hall at 0900 hrs and picked up no later than 1600 hrs. Cadets will need to bring indoor running shoes, a bathing suit (no bikini or wear a t-shirt over), towel, water bottle and **HEALTH CARD**. Cadets can not participate without their health card. Dress for the day is the red squadron t-shirt and shorts/sweatpants. (If you do not have the red t-shirt, wear your navy blue issued one).



A few weeks ago the following security and safety measures were put in place for the Cadets. They have been listed in the announcements weekly since. They are still in place but no longer part of the announcements. Here they are once again for those who may have missed them.
New security procedures have been instituted at the Pembroke Armoury. All outside doors will now remain locked at all times. A member of the Squadron staff will be posted at or near the door to let people in. If you get to the Armoury and no one is at the entrance to let you in please ring the doorbell located at the right of the door.
The following direction is provided to cadets regarding cadets participating in activities while in uniform:
-cadets can wear their uniform to/from cadet activities and during supervised events
-cadets are not allowed to stop to partake in unrelated events
-cadets are not allowed to wear uniforms except for officially sanctioned activities
-no cadet has participate in an activity if they (or their parent/guardian(s)) feel uncomfortable or unsafe

Wednesday November 19/14
1. Drill Team practices are held every Monday night at the Pembroke Armoury from 1830-2030hrs unless otherwise stated.
2. Ground School will take place at the Pembroke Armoury on Tuesday evenings from 1845-2100hrs in the computer lab and Wednesday evenings from 1800-1830hrs in the Ante Room.
3. Cadets who wish to participate in an air rifle range practice and try out for the Squadron’s Marksmanship Team are encouraged to come out to the Armoury Thursday evenings. Range will be held every Thursday night from 1800hrs to 2100hrs unless otherwise stated. This Thursday is only open to the following cadets: Both Wagner's, Rochat, Croft, Keetch, Fleurant and McCafferty.
4. Cadets interested in being part of the combined Army Cadet/Air Cadet Brass and Reed band are encouraged to come out to the Armoury Thursday evenings from 1800hrs to 2100hrs unless otherwise stated. No experience is necessary and instruments are provided if needed. If you have your own instrument you are asked to bring it with you.
5. Don’t forget to sign out your lottery cadet tickets. Sold books are due back by Wednesday, December 10, 2014.
6. The Squadron’s Sponsoring Committee sent home Sunset Gourmet fundraising packages. 40% of all sales get donated back to the Squadron. Packages are due back on November 26th
7. Upcoming events:
23 Nov 14 – Squadron Sports Day and Swimming at Garrison Petawawa
21-23 Nov 14 – NOA Mass Band Clinic in Sudbury
5 Dec 14 – 6th Annual Ottawa Valley Cadet Christmas Formal
8. There will be a band clinic event this weekend for the following cadets. Hodder, Cummings M, Wagner C, and Roberts. You are asked to be at the Armoury on Friday Nov 21/14 at 1345 hrs. The cadets will be returning on Sunday Nov 23/14 at 1900 hrs.

19 November 2014

With any luck, tonight will be the long awaited start of the awarding of the weekly white belt winners. A white belt is awarded to one cadet in each flight who is deemed to have either the best or most improved uniform within that flight. The cadet then has the honour of wearing the white belt for the evening and receiving a free pop from the canteen. So shine those boots and iron your uniform, and do better each week. (Warrants, make this happen please).

13 November 2014


Wednesday November 12/14
1. Drill Team practices are held every Monday night at the Pembroke Armoury from 1830-2030hrs unless otherwise stated.
2. Ground School will take place at the Pembroke Armoury on Tuesday evenings from 1845-2100hrs in the computer lab and Wednesday evenings from 1800-1830hrs in the Ante Room.
3. Cadets who wish to participate in an air rifle range practice and try out for the Squadron’s Marksmanship Team are encouraged to come out to the Armoury Thursday evenings. Range will be held every Thursday night from 1800hrs to 2100hrs unless otherwise stated.
4. Cadets interested in being part of the combined Army Cadet/Air Cadet Brass and Reed band are encouraged to come out to the Armoury Thursday evenings from 1800hrs to 2100hrs unless otherwise stated. No experience is necessary and instruments are provided if needed. If you have your own instrument you are asked to bring it with you.
5 . There will be a Biathlon shooting practice held this Saturday, November 15th. The senior cadets will be shooting from 1100 - 1300 hrs. Juniors will shoot from 1300 - 1500 hrs. The practice will be held at Ottawa River Sportsman’s club, 770 Beachburg Rd., Beachburg.
6. New security procedures have been instituted at the Pembroke Armoury. All outside doors will now remain locked at all times. A member of the Squadron staff will be posted at or near the door to let people in. If you get to the Armoury and no one is at the entrance to let you in please ring the doorbell located at the right of the door.
7. The following direction is provided to cadets regarding cadets participating in activities while in uniform:
-cadets can wear their uniform to/from cadet activities and during supervised events
-cadets are not allowed to stop to partake in unrelated events
-cadets are not allowed to wear uniforms except for officially sanctioned activities
-no cadet has participate in an activity if they (or their parent/guardian(s)) feel uncomfortable or unsafe
8. Applications for National Summer Training Courses are now being accepted for Summer 2015. So far we have the following cadets working on their applications: Fleurant - Power Pilot, Martin - international Exchange, Hill - Glider Pilot, Frampton - Airport Operations, Rochat - Power Pilot, Fleming - Glider Pilot, Croft - Airport Operations, Keetch - Air Maintenance.
To get an application package please see the Administration Officer (2Lt Wendy McGinley). The deadline for complete packages is Wednesday, November 26, 2014. Don’t wait until the last minute to apply.
9. Don’t forget to sign out your lottery cadet tickets. Sold books are due back by Wednesday, December 10, 2014.
10. The Squadron’s Sponsoring Committee sent home Sunset Gourmet fundraising packages this evening. 40% of all sales get donated back to the Squadron. Order are due back on November 26th. If you have not picked up the package, please do so from either Amanda John or Aimme Hodder.
11. Upcoming events:
23 Nov 14 – Squadron Sports Day and Swimming at Garrison Petawawa
21-23 Nov 14 – NOA Mass Band Clinic in Sudbury
5 Dec 14 – 6th Annual Ottawa Valley Cadet Christmas Formal

06 November 2014


The Squadron has been invited to participate in the City of Pembroke’s Remembrance Day parade and ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Cadets are to be dropped off at the Pembroke Armoury at 0930hrs. 
Cadets are to come dressed in full uniform (i.e. dress shirt, tie, tunic, parka, black gloves, etc…) and must wear a poppy. New cadets who have not been issued a complete uniform are still encouraged to participate. They are asked to wear appropriate civilian attire and their cadet parka. If a parka has not been issued one will be issued Tuesday morning.
Following the ceremony at the Cenotaph the Squadron will march with the parade to Branch 72 of the Royal Canadian Legion (202 Pembroke Street East) where the cadets will be dismissed. The Ladies Auxillary will be serving chili and refreshments in the main hall following the parade. Cadets will not be returning to the Armoury following the parade. Cadets are to be picked up at the Legion following the parade at approximately 1300hrs (1:00pm).
Please note cadets are not permitted to participate in any other Remembrance Day ceremony in uniform. Cadets are welcome to attend their school or local community ceremony, but cannot do so in uniform.


Wednesday November 5/14


1. Drill Team practices are held every Monday night at the Pembroke Armoury from 1830-2030hrs unless otherwise stated.
2. Ground School will take place at the Pembroke Armoury on Tuesday evenings from 1845-2100hrs in the computer lab and Wednesday evenings from 1800-1830hrs in the Ante Room.
3. Cadets who wish to participate in an air rifle range practice and try out for the Squadron’s Marksmanship Team are encouraged to come out to the Armoury Thursday evenings. Range will be held every Thursday night from 1800hrs to 2100hrs unless otherwise stated.
4. Cadets interested in being part of the combined Army Cadet/Air Cadet Brass and Reed band are encouraged to come out to the Armoury Thursday evenings from 1800hrs to 2100hrs unless otherwise stated. No experience is necessary and instruments are provided if needed. If you have your own instrument you are asked to bring it with you.
5. If you are interested in participating in the Squadron’s biathlon program (cross-country skiing and shooting .22 calibre rifles) then you are asked to sign up with Capt Frampton. The first practice will be held this Sunday, November 9, 2014. Timings and location will be announced on Squadron’s Facebook site and Blog by Friday at 1800hrs. We are attempting to secure a Range Safety Officer for Sunday and if we can we will be shooting in Beachburg. If not, we’ll be using the roller skis for a practice at Garrison Petawawa.
6. New security procedures have been instituted at the Pembroke Armoury. All outside doors will now remain locked at all times. A member of the Squadron staff will be posted at or near the door to let people in. If you get to the Armoury and no one is at the entrance to let you in please ring the doorbell located at the right of the door.
7. The following direction is provided to cadets regarding cadets participating in activities while in uniform:
-cadets can wear their uniform to/from cadet activities and during supervised events
-cadets are not allowed to stop to partake in unrelated events
-cadets are not allowed to wear uniforms except for officially sanctioned activities
-no cadet has participate in an activity if they (or their parent/guardian(s)) feel uncomfortable or unsafe
8. Applications for National Summer Training Courses are now being accepted for Summer 2015. These courses are:
-International Air Cadet Exchange
-Power Pilot Scholarship Course
-Glider Pilot Scholarship Course
-Advanced Aviation Technology Course – Airport Operations
-Advanced Aviation Technology Course – Aircraft Maintenance
-Advanced Aerospace Course
To get an application package please see the Administration Officer (2Lt Wendy McGinley). The deadline for complete packages is Wednesday, November 26, 2014. Don’t wait until the last minute to apply.
9. Don’t forget to sign out your lottery cadet tickets. Sold books are due back by Wednesday, December 10, 2014.
10. The Squadron’s Sponsoring Committee sent home Sunset Gourmet fundraising packages this evening. 40% of all sales get donated back to the Squadron.
11. Upcoming events:
11 Nov 14 – Remembrance Day
23 Nov 14 – Squadron Sports Day and Swimming at Garrison Petawawa
21-23 Nov 14 – NOA Mass Band Clinic in Sudbury
5 Dec 14 – 6th Annual Ottawa Valley Cadet Christmas Formal

29 October 2014


A few weeks ago annual validation forms and the handbook acknowledgement forms were asked to be filled out and brought back to the squadron by October 31st 2014. If these are not returned to the squadron by this date, the cadet is UNABLE to participate in ANY cadet training or activity until the forms are returned. This includes and starts with drill team Monday night. If you have lost your forms, you may get another copy from 2Lt McGinley in the office but it must be filled out by both the cadet and parent in order for the cadet to stay.


Wednesday October 29/14
1. New security procedures have been instituted at the Pembroke Armoury. All outside doors will now remain locked at all times. A member of the Squadron staff will be posted at or near the door to let people in. If you get to the Armoury and no one is at the entrance to let you in please ring the doorbell located at the right of the door.
2. The following direction is provided to cadets regarding cadets participating in activities while in uniform:
-cadets can wear their uniform to/from cadet activities and during supervised events
-cadets are not allowed to stop to partake in unrelated events
-cadets are not allowed to wear uniforms except for officially sanctioned activities
-no cadet has participate in an activity if they (or their parent/guardian(s)) feel uncomfortable or unsafe
3. Ground School will take place at the Pembroke Armoury on Tuesday evenings from 1845-2100hrs.
4. A big thank you to Capt Gerrard and the senior cadets for planning an awesome Halloween Party.
5. The Squadron has been invited to participate in the City of Pembroke’s Remembrance Day parade and ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Cadets are to be dropped off at the Pembroke Armoury at 0930hrs.
Cadets are to come dressed in full uniform (i.e. dress shirt, tie, tunic, parka, black gloves, etc…) and must wear a poppy. New cadets who have not been issued a complete uniform are still encouraged to participate. They are asked to wear appropriate civilian attire and their cadet parka. If a parka has not been issued one will be issued Tuesday morning.
Following the ceremony at the Cenotaph the Squadron will march with the parade to Branch 72 of the Royal Canadian Legion (202 Pembroke Street East) where the cadets will be dismissed. The Ladies Auxillary will be serving chili and refreshments in the main hall following the parade. Cadets will not be returning to the Armoury following the parade. Cadets are to be picked up at the Legion following the parade at approximately 1300hrs (1:00pm).
Please note cadets are not permitted to participate in any other Remembrance Day ceremony in uniform. Cadets are welcome to attend their school or local community ceremony, but cannot do so in uniform.
6. Please note that the Regional Orienteering Competition originally scheduled for this weekend has been postponed to April 2015.
7. Marksmanship will take place on Thursday nights. They will run from 1800 - 2100 hrs on Thursday nights. This week is open to only Wagner C, Wagner S, Rochat S, Fleurant R, Keetch G, and McCafferty. Staff will Not be there until 1800 hrs.
8. The Squadron will be running band practices with the Army Cadets on Thursday nights. These run from 1800 - 2100 hrs. The practices are open to all interested cadets. If you have your instrument, please bring it with you.
9. Drill team will meet on Mondays at the Armoury from 1830 - 2030 hrs. All cadets are welcomed and encouraged to attend. This team will meet on Mondays for the entire year.
10. Next Wednesday will be a sports night. Please remember to wear your red squadron t-shirt. Theses can also be purchased for $15.00 in the office from Mrs. Dombroskie.

27 October 2014


WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 29TH 2014
FROM 1845 -2100 HRS
AT THE PEMBROKE ARMOURY.
WEAR YOUR COSTUME
BRING EITHER A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM
OR A TWOONIE.

Drill team for tonight - Monday October 27th is cancelled

22 October 2014

As you are all probably aware by now, a serious situation has been unfolding in Ottawa since this morning that impacts us all as Canadians. Our thoughts and prayers are with those directly affected by today's tragic events.
A decision has been made to cancel our regular parade night this evening and Marksmanship and Band tomorrow evening. The intent is to be back up and running for next Monday night’s drill team practice. More information to follow.
Please ensure widest distribution of this message.

16 October 2014


Wednesday October 15/14
1. Lotto Tickets will be going home next week. These tickets are mandatory for every cadet to sell a book. The cost of each book is $50.00. Please see Mrs. John or Mrs. Hodder in order to purchase and pick up your book of tickets.
2. Marksmanship will take place on Thursday nights. They will run from 1800 - 2100 hrs on Thursday nights. This week is open for all cadets except for Wagner C, Rochat S, Fleurant R, Keetch G, and McCafferty (except to help out).
3. The Squadron will be running band practices with the Army Cadets on Thursday nights. These run from 1800 - 2100 hrs. The practices are open to all interested cadets. If you have your instrument, please bring it with you.
4. Drill team will meet on Mondays at the Armoury from 1830 - 2030 hrs. All cadets are welcomed and encouraged to attend. This team will meet on Mondays for the entire year.
5. Ground school will be held on Tuesday nights from now on at 450 Squadron Garrison Petawawa. Cadets will meet Capt Rochat at the front doors at 1845 hrs. Ground school will go until 2100 hrs.

08 October 2014

Permission forms have been accepted for the fall gliding weekend. The following cadets are slated for the weekend outing.
Carignan Mary
Clark ?
Croft Olivia
Cummings Owen
Dombroskie Autumn
Fleming Tristan
Flemming Alexander
Frampton Johnathon
Harrie Tashina
Hill Samantha
Hill Sara
Johnstone Jade
Keeping Justin
Keetch Georgia
Krueger Wyatt
Lariviere Sage
Laverdure Dylan
Lavoie Maya
Lavoie Kamrie
Longworth Sarah
Luloff Amber
Mackie Ian
Martin Collette
Osmond Liam
Osmond Colton
Partello Jacob
Patel Rilak
Patel Meshwa
Patel Megha
Robert Vanessa
Rochat Shanon
Rose Joshua
Sonoskie Liam
Tarso Anthony
Young Madison
Drop off is at 0800 hrs at the Pembroke Armoury on Sunday October 12/14. Pick up is at 1600 hrs on Monday.

Wednesday October 8/14
1. Last week the Squadron Handbook and annual validation forms were sent home with the cadets. Please review these. fill out the forms and return to the unit as soon as possible.
2. Orienteering team members are asked to bring their medals in for Wednesday October 15/14 in order to have a picture taken of the team.
3. Marksmanship will take place on Thursday nights. They will run from 1800 - 2100 hrs on Thursday nights. This week it will only be for Wagner C, Wagner S, Rochat S, Fleurant R, Keetch G, and McCafferty.  Juniors will be next week.
4. The Squadron will be running band practices with the Army Cadets on Thursday nights. These run from 1800 - 2100 hrs. The practices are open to all interested cadets. If you have your instrument, please bring it with you.
5. Drill team practice for this week is cancelled due to gliding.
6. Ground school will be held on Tuesday nights from now on at 450 Squadron Garrison Petawawa. Cadets will meet Capt Rochat at the front doors at 1845 hrs. Ground school will go until 2100 hrs.

***IMPORTANT***
We will NOT be leaving Saturday evening as planned for Gliding in North Bay. The bus will now leave the Pembroke Armoury at 0800 hrs on Sunday morning.

07 October 2014

Ground school will be held on Tuesday nights from now on at 450 Squadron Garrison Petawawa. Cadets will meet Capt Rochat at the front doors at 1845 hrs. Ground school will go until 2100 hrs.

03 October 2014


Wednesday October 1/14
1. This week the Squadron Handbook and annual validation forms were sent home with the cadets. Please review these. fill out the forms and return to the unit as soon as possible.
2. The fall gliding weekend has been set for October 11-13th. Permission slips were available on Wednesday. Spots are open to the first 40 cadets who return their permission form. If you missed out, you can pick one up on Wednesday October 8/14.
3. Marksmanship will take place on Thursday nights. They will run from 1800 - 2100 hrs on Thursday nights. All cadets are welcome. New and old cadets as well as the rifle team itself.
4. The Squadron will be running band practices with the Army Cadets on Thursday nights. These run from 1800 - 2100 hrs. The practices are open to all interested cadets. If you have your instrument, please bring it with you. Please check in with Capt Duchene in the office upon arrival.
5. Drill team will meet on Mondays at the Armoury from 1830 - 2030 hrs. All cadets are welcomed and encouraged to attend. This team will meet on Mondays for the entire year. Any changes to this can be found weekly here.

25 September 2014


Wednesday Sept 24/14
1. Next Wednesday will be sports night. Please make sure you wear your red squadron t-shirt. Theses are available in the office for $15 if you do not have one. Please see Vicki Dombroskie.
2. This weekend the Orienteering Competition will be taking place in Sudbury. The following cadets will be competing.
Frampton Nathan
Antler Julie Ilya
Frampton Johnathan
Luloff Amber
Thomas Henry
Wagner Callie
Giglio Tyler
Hill Samantha
Rochat Shanon
Lavoie Kamrie
Osmond Liam
Lavoie Maya
Fleming Tristan
White Victoria
Please wish them all the best of luck.
3. Marksmanship will take place on Thursday nights. They will run from 1800 - 2100 hrs on Thursday nights. All cadets are welcome. New and old cadets as well as the rifle team itself.
4. The Squadron will be running band practices with the Army Cadets on Thursday nights. These run from 1800 - 2100 hrs. The practices are open to all interested cadets. If you have your instrument, please bring it with you. Please check in with Capt Duchene in the office upon arrival.
5. Drill team will meet on Mondays at the Armoury from 1830 - 2030 hrs. All cadets are welcomed and encouraged to attend. This team will meet on Mondays for the entire year. Any changes to this can be found weekly here.

18 September 2014

Directions for the weekend. These are listed from the Armoury in order to give you some sort of bearing.
Drive 12.6 km, 15 min
Victoria St
Pembroke, ON
Head northeast on Pembroke St W toward MacKay St/ON-41 S
220 m
Turn right onto MacKay St/ON-41 S
650 m
Turn right onto Metcalfe St/ON-41 S
Continue to follow ON-41 S
3.1 km
Turn right onto ON-17 (signs for Petawawa)
4.2 km
Turn left onto B Line Rd
3.3 km
Turn right onto Zanders Rd
Destination will be on the right



This weekend is set for our Fall Survival Exercise. It will take place at the Kobylecki property located at 198 Zanders Road off of B-Line Road.
Seniors and staff will go out on Friday, September 19/a4 night at 1800 hrs. This is for F/Sgt and above)
The rest of the cadets are expected to arrive on Saturday, September 20/14 at 0800 hrs.
***If you do not have your health card you will be sent back home with your drive.  You may return to the exercise with it.***
you must also bring life sustaining medications such as epi-pens and puffers if required.
Kit list:
Cadets are to wear appropriate civilian attire, olive drab combats allowed, but NO CADPAT
Kit List
CLOTHING
T-shirts/long sleeve shirts
Pants (not jeans)
Undergarments/ socks for 2 days
Hat (ball cap or kitted cap)
Jacket
Rain gear
Sports gear (loose fitting clothing)
Runners / sneakers
Mittens / gloves
HYGIENE
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Deodorant
Face cloth
Comb/hair brush
OTHER ITEMS TO BRING
**Valid Health Card
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Reusable water bottle
Notebook and pen
Appropriate other clothing as seen fit
SLEEPING KIT
Cadets must supply their own sleeping bag appropriate to the conditions. Air mattresses are encouraged
DO NOT BRING
Money or other valuables; electronics; knives. Small pocket-knives will be permitted for Sgts and above.
Make sure you bring lots of warm clothing that you can wear in layers. Rain is in the forecast for the weekend.
Wednesday Sept 17/14
1. On Thursday Sept 18/14, the Rifle Team will begin it's meetings. They will run from 1830 - 2030 hrs on Thursday nights. All cadets are welcome. New and old cadets as well as the rifle team itself.
2. The Squadron will be running band practices with the Army Cadets on Thursday nights beginning Thursday Sept 18/14. These run from 1800 - 2100 hrs. The practices are open to all interested cadets. If you have your instrument, please bring it with you. Please check in with Capt Duchene in the office upon arrival.
3. Drill team will meet on Mondays at the Armoury from 1830 - 2030 hrs. All cadets are welcomed and encouraged to attend. This team will meet on Mondays for the entire year. Any changes to this can be found weekly here.

12 September 2014


Wednesday Sept 10/14
1. Monday Sept.15th will begin another year for drill team practices. This year we are hoping to have two teams (one rifle team as well as the standard drill team). Practices run from 1830 hrs to 1030 hrs. All are welcome. For more information, see 2Lt McGinley.
2. For those Cadets who are interested in attending ground school this year, there will be a meeting on Wednesday Sept 17/14 before the start of the training evening. Please arrive for 1800 hrs to meet with F/Sgt Rochat. All are welcome.
3. Sunday Sept 14/14 will be the day for another Orienteering practice. this will take place from 1000 - 1400 hrs at Jubilee Lodge in Petawawa. Make sure that you bring yourself lunch and a water bottle.
4. Bring in your completed permission forms for the Fall FTX for next Wednesday.


As each year passes, we all get older. And as we all know, there comes a time when one is too old to remain in the Cadet program. That time has come for WO1 Solimine. Happy 19th birthday to you and we wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. Thank you for all of your efforts with the squadron.

03 September 2014

Activity:          2014 Fall Survival Field Training Exercise (FTX)
Dates:               19-21 Sep 2014

This activity is open to all cadets with a valid health card. The aim of this exercise will be to introduce junior cadets to basic survival techniques (i.e. shelters, fire, etc…) while at the same time providing an opportunity for senior cadets to practice their leadership and instructional techniques.

**Senior cadets (FSgts and above) will begin the exercise on Friday, September 19th
**Junior cadets will begin Saturday, September 20th
Location: Kobylecki property located at 198 Zanders Road in Laurentian Valley Township.

All meals will be provided.  Cadets will sleep in improvised shelters or squadron supplied tents should the weather

Schedule:
19 Sep 14         1800hrs (6:00 pm) Senior Cadets are to be dropped off at the Kobylecki property
20 Sep 14         0800hrs (8:00 am) Junior Cadets are to be dropped off at Kobylecki property
21 Sep 14         1400hrs (2:00 pm) All Cadets are to be picked up at Kobylecki property
* please ensure there is someone available to pick-up your child/children in a timely manner

Cadets are to wear appropriate civilian attire, olive drab combats allowed, but NO CADPAT

Kit List
CLOTHING
T-shirts/long sleeve shirts
Pants (not jeans)
Undergarments/ socks for 2 days
Hat (ball cap or kitted cap)
Jacket
Rain gear
Sports gear (loose fitting clothing)
Runners / sneakers
Mittens / gloves
HYGIENE
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Deodorant
Face cloth
Comb/hair brush
OTHER ITEMS TO BRING
**Valid Health Card
Sunglasses
 Sunscreen
 Reusable water bottle
 Notebook and pen
Appropriate other clothing as seen fit
SLEEPING KIT                     
Cadets must supply their own sleeping bag appropriate to the conditions. Air mattresses are encouraged
DO NOT BRING
Money or other valuables; electronics; knives.  Small pocket-knives will be permitted for Sgts and above.

For more information please contact:   Capt Heather Frampton 613-585-9534
                                                                                                    
Emergency Contact During the Ex:                            Capt Dan Duchene 613-281-6536
                                                                                                     Capt Heather Frampton 613-687-7310


*****Detach and return this permission form before 17 Sep 2014 *****
I give permission for _____________________________ (name of cadet) to participate in Fall Field Training Exercise, 19/20‑21 Sep 2014.
Cadet will be picked up by (check one):
c      parent/guardian at the Kobylecki property @ 1400 hrs (2 pm)                                
c      Other at the Kobylecki property @ 1400 hrs (2 pm). Enter name of other person picking up cadet below.
638 Squadron is authorized to release the cadet into the custody of ___________________________________(Photo ID Required)
Parent/Guardian Name (Please Print): __________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________________                             Date: _________________
Any important medical information or special dietary concerns: (list of medications)
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Health Insurance Card number: _____________________________________
Contact Numbers (in case of emergency):       
Name___________________________                                  Tel:_____________________________

Name___________________________                                  Tel:_____________________________