26 November 2015

***There is a chance that someone may be making a Limo available for some cadets for the night of the Christmas Formal Dance on December 11/15. Please be advised that this is by no means sponsored or encouraged by the squadron. Transportation for this event is the responsibility of individuals going and at the discretion and approval of the parents. Also a reminder that the squadron upholds a strict, zero tolerance policy with regards to alcohol and drugs for all squadron events.***

Wednesday Nov 25/15
1. Drill Team – Every Monday night from 1930 to 2130hrs unless otherwise announced. Drill Team is open to all members of 638 Squadron. Members must bring parade boots and their wedge to all practices.
2. Rocket Club does not meet this Thursday but the following one.
3. Lottery Tickets are available each week at the squadron. All cadets are required to sell one book of tickets. The cost of each booklet is $50 and is required when you sign out your book of tickets. Please see Mrs. Hodder for yours.
4. The Krispy Kreme campaign has been extended an extra week. Delivery is still set for December 9th. Please do your best to get as many orders as possible.
5. Ground School Classes for cadets interested in applying for the Glider Pilot Scholarship Course, the Power Pilot Scholarship Course, or who just want to learn about flight will be every Tuesday evening from 1900-2100hrs at the Armoury. They will also meet on Wednesday evenings from 1800-1830. Ground school is open to all cadets of all levels and is the first step in learning to fly. For information please speak to WO2 Rochat.
6. Marksmanship 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 activity is open to all cadets of the Squadron.
7. The level 5 workshop takes place this weekend. All who are attending are to bring their level 5 workbooks,healthcard, permission slip (if not already handed in) and a filled water bottle. Those attending are Julie AntlerErik FleurantTristan FlemingSara HillMorgan Margaret ElizabethAnthony Joseph TarsoVanessa Angus and Reanna Sine.
8. National Summer Camp application packages are due next Wednesday. See 2Lt Snelgrove for help if needed.
9. There was a sign-up sheet last night for this years Biathlon team. Please see Captain Frampton if you didn't sign up yet.
10. Last years drill team members need to return their drill boots to the squadron please.
11. Next week is a Christmas themed sports night. The attire for the evening is civies with a competition for the ugliest Christmas sweater.

24 November 2015

Just a reminder that Krispy Kreme donut orders and money are due tomorrow night.
Although tomorrow night is the last Wednesday of the month it will NOT be a CO's parade. It will be a regular training night in uniform.

19 November 2015



Wednesday November 18th
1. Drill Team – Every Monday night from 1930 to 2130hrs unless otherwise announced. Drill Team is open to all members of 638 Squadron. Members must bring parade boots and their wedge to all practices.
2. Emergency Mock Evacuation & .22 Shoot – 638 will be assisting the Country Haven Retirement Home in Beachburg with an emergency evacuation and then proceeding on to the Beachburg Ottawa River Sportsman’s Club to shoot the .22 rifle. All cadets are encouraged to come out and experience shooting the .22 rifle this coming Saturday November 21. 2015. Lunch will be provided.
Cadets are to be dropped off at the Country Haven Retirement Home located at 1387 Beachburg Rd at 1030hrs (10:30am).
Cadets are to be picked up at the Beachburg and Ottawa River Sportsman’s club located at 770 Beachburg Rd at 1600hrs (4:00pm).
3. Rocket Club Will be meeting this Thursday from 1900 - 2100 hrs at the armoury. The cost is $20. This gets each participant a kit to build their rocket and two engines. Hereafter, the rocket club will meet every second Thursday evening. The club is open to all cadets.
4. Lottery Tickets are available each week at the squadron. All cadets are required to sell one book of tickets. The cost of each booklet is $50 and is required when you sign out your book of tickets. Please see Mrs. Hodder for yours.
5.Krispy Kreme order forms are available tonight from Mrs. Hodder for those people who are unable to print the form off of Facebook. Orders are due back next week.
6. Ground School Classes for cadets interested in applying for the Glider Pilot Scholarship Course, the Power Pilot Scholarship Course, or who just want to learn about flight will be every Tuesday evening from 1900-2100hrs at the Armoury. They will also meet on Wednesday evenings from 1800-1830. Ground school is open to all cadets of all levels and is the first step in learning to fly. For information please speak to WO2 Rochat.
7. Marksmanship 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 activity is open to all cadets of the Squadron
8. The following cadets have been selected to attend the PO513 Level 5 Workshop Weekend on 27-29 Nov 15 :
-WO2 Julie Antler
-FSgt Morgan Cummings
-FSgt Tristan Fleming
-WO2 Erik Fleurant
-FSgt Nathan Frampton
-FSgt Sara Hill
-FSgt Reanna Sine
-FSgt Vanessa Robert
-FSgt Anthony Tarso
Please be advised that due to Canadian Armed Forces Operational Requirements this activity has been moved from 8 Wing Trenton to CFB Borden. Changes to transportation plans are currently being made by our Detachment in North Bay. Details will be shared will all participants once we receive them.
9. National Course Applications for International Air Cadet Exchange, Power Pilot Scholarship, Glider Pilot Scholarship, Advanced Aviation Technology Course - Airport Operations, Advanced Aviation Technology Course - Aircraft Maintenance, and Advanced Aerospace Course are due no later than Wednesday, December 2, 2015. For information please see 2Lt Brian Snelgrove.
10. Congratulations to newly minted Lieutenants Wendy McGinley and Alex McGinley.
11. Thanks to all the cadets who participated in the Remembrance Day Parade in Pembroke last Wednesday. 638 Squadron had an excellent turn-out and looked great on parade. You should all be very proud.

17 November 2015

Beachburg & Ottawa River Sportsman's Club Waiver Form
In order to participate in this Saturday's (Nov 21, 2015). You must have your parents / guardian sign the attached waiver form. The form must be handed in on the 18th of November or accompany you to the range
Come out this Saturday November 21st to experience shooting the .22 rifle!!
All cadets are encourage to come out and participate in the shoot.
See the attached file for more information!!

10 November 2015

The following cadets have not submitted their Annual Validation forms:

LAC Alexandrea Foster
Cpl Cameron Kennedy​
Cpl Maya Lavoie​
LAC Tyr Mackie
Cpl Joshua Rose

Cadets who have not submitted these forms cannot participate in any cadet activity including the Remembrance Day Parade, Merit Review Boards, etc...  If your name is on the list you must arrive with the completed Annual Validation form or bring a parent/guardian along to complete the form.

08 November 2015

For those cadets needing parkas for the Remembrance
Day parade, they can be picked up Tuesday night between 1900 and 1930 hrs. Capt Frampton will be available in supply.

05 November 2015



Poppy sales in support of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 72 will take place this Saturday November 7 from 1000 to 1800 hrs. Thank you to all the cadets that have volunteered their time for poppy sales. Cadets must wear their full unifiorm. Cadets participating that have not been issued a uniform may wear appropriate civilian clothing.
Poppy Sales Schedule
Please see the attached schedule, if you have any questions or require further information please contact 2Lt Wendy McGinley @ 343-369-5575

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dvrrq3qiqnulbdu/Poppy%20Sales%20V2%20%20%281%29.pdf?dl=0
Congratulations to this weeks White Belt Winners...Fcpl Madi Ann Young​, Fsgt Reanna Sine​ and Fcpl RenĂ©e Fleurant​.  Awesome job!!!
A great big thank you goes out to Mary Carignan for her efforts in selling Lottery Tickets for the Squadron. Mary has sold 3 books so far and is working on books 4 and 5. Way to go!!!
Remembrance Day Parade-638 Squadron will be participating in the November 11th Remembrance Day Parade in Pembroke. Cadets are to arrive at the Armoury at 0930hrs (9:30am) in full uniform (i.e. dress shirt, tie, tunic, parka, black gloves, etc…). All cadets 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. Please see supply if you are missing any uniform parts.
Following the ceremony at the Pembroke Cenotaph the cadets will parade to Branch 72 of the Royal Canadian Legion at 202 Pembroke St East. Cadets will be invited to enjoy a bowl of chilli at the Legion. Cadets will not be returning to the Armoury and will be dismissed from the Legion by 1300hrs.
Cadets are not permitted to participate in any other Remembrance Day ceremony in uniform. They are welcome to attend their school or local community ceremony, but cannot do so in uniform.
638 squadron recognizes that this parade falls on a school day, however we do encourage all cadets that are able to participate. This is a great opportunity to display our numbers, while providing a significant community service.
Wednesday Nov 4/15

1. Drill Team - Every Monday night from 1830 to 2130hrs unless otherwise announced. Drill Team is open to all members of 638 Squadron. Members must bring parade boots and their wedge to all practices.
2. Ground School - Classes for cadets interested in applying for the Glider Pilot Scholarship Course, the Power Pilot Scholarship Course, or who just want to learn about flight will be every Tuesday evening from 1900-2100hrs at the Armoury. They will also meet on Wednesday evenings from 1800-1830. Ground school is open to all cadets of all levels and is the first step in learning to fly. For information please speak to WO2 Rochat.
3. Marksmanship -  for the next 2 Thursday's will start at 1900 hrs (7:00 pm) until 2100 hrs (9:00 pm).
4. Rocket Club - Will be meeting this Thursday from 1900 - 2100 hrs at the armoury.  The cost is $20.  This gets each participant a kit to build their rocket and two engines.  Hereafter, the rocket club will meet every second Thursday evening.  The club is open to all cadets.
5.Lottery tickets are available each week at the squadron. All cadets are required to sell one book of tickets. The cost of each booklet is $50 and is required when you sign out your book of tickets.  Please see Mrs. Hodder for yours.
6. Poppy sales in support of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 72 will take place on the 7th of November from 1000 to 1800 hrs. Thank you to all the cadets that have volunteered their time for poppy sales. Cadets must wear their full unifiorm.
7. 638 Algonquin Squadron will be conducting 0.22 shooting in support of the biathlon program on November 21ST  from 1000 to 1400hrs (lunch will be provided).  The cadets will be shooting the Lee Enfield #7 0.22 rifle. The shooting will take place at the Beachburg and Ottawa River Sportsman’s club which is located at 770 Beachburg Rd; cadets are responsible for their own transportation.  Shooting will be taking place outdoors, so cadets should dress appropriately for the weather. The club requires that the parent/guardian of each cadet that will be participating sign a waiver.   The waiver must be submitted on November 18th or accompany the cadet to the range.  See 2Lt Wendy McGinley for the waiver form.
8. Congratulations to:
FSgt Tristan Fleming for bringing home SILVER for his awesome performance at Orienteering Competition and
WO2 Julie Antler for bringing home the GOLD for her stellar performance.
WO1 Shanon Rochat for his 3rd place composite team finish.
Well done to all the cadets who participated; Cpl Victoria White, Cpl Liam Sonoski, Sgt Leslie Wilkinson, and Sgt Johnathan Frampton.
9.Merit Review Boards for promotion from FSgt to WO2 are set for Saturday, 14 Nov 15 at the Pembroke Armoury.  Eligible candiates have been emailed the invitation along with files that need to be reviewed by the candiates.  Replies are expected ASAP.  Contact the Board Chair, 2Lt (Wendy) McGinley, or the Lvl 5 Officer, WO (Paul) Sadler, if eligible candidates have questions or have not received their email and/or attachments.
10.Lvl 5 Workshops (PO513): The following cadets have been accepted to the Lvl 5 Workshops being held at 8 Wing Trenton from Friday, 27 November to Sunday, 29 November 2015:  WO2 Antler; WO2 Fleurant; Fsgt Cummings; FSgt Fleming; FSgt Frampton; and Fsgt Hill.  Travel details will be confirmed and deceminated soon (plan for Friday departure from Irving at 1600hrs).