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Announcements: Week of Jan 17, 2022

THIS WEEK:

  • Thursday Jan 19, 2022 –
    • Ground school 1900-2100hrs at D-Coy Armouries in training rooms 3 & 4. Civilian attire.
      • OGS is officially over, the exam closed on Sunday
      • congratulations to those that completed the program
      • Sqn Ground School continues for 2 more weeks
      • The next 2 weeks being aero Engines, they are the last 2 weeks of Ground School
      • OGS Cadets are welcome to sit in on the remaining aero engine classes
      • OGS cadets that are not planning on sitting in on the remaining classes need to get their FTGU & E6B back to the office
    • Survivair – 1830-2100hrs at D-Coy Armouries – Civilian Attire
  • Saturday Jan 21, 2022 – Squadron Marksmanship Day – 0930-1600hrs (Senior Cadets 0900-1600hrs)- open to all cadets and an opportunity to learn how to shoot the Daisy Air Rifle and perhaps earn some badges for your uniform. Please ensure cadets eat before arriving, lunch will be provided (bring a water bottle!!). Dress for the day will be FTU’s, cadets are asked to bring their blue dress uniform (Please ensure your uniform parts are labelled with your name), as well as your boots and boot polishing stuff. 
  • Sunday Jan 22, 2022
    • Drill Team – 1300-1500hrs at D-Coy Armouries
    • Band Rehearsal – 1500-1700hrs at D-Coy Armouries.
      • Band cadets interested in attending the Band Clinic in Edmonton on Jan 28, 2023, please let Lt Nasedkin know ASAP.
  • Monday Jan 23, 2022 – Marksmanship 1800-2000hrs at D-Coy in civilian attire.
  • Tuesday Jan 24, 2022 – Regular Training Night 1830-2130hrs at D-Coy. Dress will be FTU’s FTU Order of Dress 

 

SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE:

  • There is also a Casino Fundraiser coming up for January 31, 2023 and February 1, 2023 that parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc will be asked to assist in. We need approx 20 more people to sign up. Sign-Up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050d48a5ac2eaaf85-aircadet
  • Every first Tuesday of the month is a Parent/ SSC Board Meeting @ 630pm at the Armouries.
  • June 6, 2023 is the Annual General Meeting held at the D-Coy from 630-730pm, all parents are welcome and encouraged to attend as many large decision will be made and gives you a more detailed look at how the SSC provides many opportunities to our cadets.

 

UPCOMING DATES:

  • Jan 21 – Squadron Marksmanship Day – All Cadets
  • Jan 28-29 – Music Clinic: Edmonton – Band Cadets
  • Feb 17-19 – (in this range of dates) Marksmanship Zones – Marksmanship Team
  • Mar 18 – Air Skills Day – All Cadets
  • Mar 18-19 Biathlon Provincials – No word on attendees yet
  • Mar 25 Music Level Testing (virtual) – Band Cadets

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • Supply reminds all cadets that if you borrow uniform parts for the evening to return them.
  • ALWAYS check these announcements first before contacting squadron email/phone or
  • If you are reporting an absence, please text the squadron number at 780-538-3610, it is easier for the administration team to manage those messages as the phone is not actively monitored throughout the week. You may still call the number and leave a message however, but these are the only accepted methods to excuse an absence.
  • If you are a parent interested in becoming a screened volunteer for events like bottle drives and fundraisers, please reach out to the squadron email to get that process started.
  • Please find links to our Public Facebook page and Private Group (Group is for current squadron cadets and parents only). We use these groups to share photos and other stuff like that. Official announcements are still made to this website first and foremost.