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Announcements: Week of Nov 14, 2023 (2023/11/14)

Last week for the Little Caesars pizza kit fundraiser!! info below

This week:

  • Thursday Nov 16, 2023
    • Survivair – At the D-Coy Armouries 1830-2100hrs in civilian attire. Bring a water bottle and fitness gear. All cadets welcome!!
  • Sunday Nov 19, 2023
    • Band Rehearsal – At the D-Coy Armouries 1300-1500hrs in civilian attire.
  • Monday Nov 20, 2023
    • Drill Team Practice – At the D-Coy Armouries 1700-1900hrs
    • Ground School – At the D-Coy Armouries in large classroom 1900-2100hrs. Report cards are required from all registered in OGS. Let Capt Lynch know your medical status;  if you have booked an appointment, if you have had an appointment, or if you have a completed medical. Jr Ground School is open to cadets 14 years or older. If you are 13 and interested talk to Capt Lynch.
    • Marksmanship Tryouts – Open to all cadets, at D-Coy Armouries in civilian attire. 1900-2100hrs
  • Tuesday Nov 21, 2023 

 

UPCOMING DATES:

  • Nov 24-26 – Year 5 Workshops in Edmonton (Year 5 Cadets registered to go)
  • Nov 28 – Meet and Greet Potluck (All cadets and immediate families)
  • **New Date Dec 9 – Marksmanship Day (All cadets, chance to get marksmanship badges)

 

SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE:

  • Air Cadet League of Alberta Cash Calendars are available again this year for fundraising. Calendars will be available for pick-up at the beginning and end of Tuesday night training. 
  • Every first Tuesday of the month is a Parent/ SSC Board Meeting @ 630pm at the Armouries. Thank you to all the parents that attended this week! Next meeting Dec 5, 2023

 

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • Please ensure any absences are texted or voice mailed to the squadron number – 780-538-3610
  • Parents you are highly encouraged to come into the armouries during closing announcements/parade. That way you can hear all the information directly! We normally start them around 915pm.

Announcements: Week of Nov 7, 2023 (2023/11/07)

PARENTS: reminder that absences must be submitted through the squadron phone number at 780-538-3610. Voicemail or Text is accepted. email submission will not be counted

This week:

  • Thursday Nov 9, 2023
    • Survivair – At the D-Coy Armouries 1830-2100hrs in civilian attire. Bring a water bottle and fitness gear. All cadets welcome!!
  • Saturday Nov 11, 2023
    • Remembrance Day – Please see the attached letter for details and information for this years remembrance day ceremonies. Remembrance Day Letter
  • Monday Nov 13, 2023
    • Drill Team Practice – At the D-Coy Armouries 1700-1900hrs
    • Squadron based Ground School – At the D-Coy Armouries in large classroom 1900-2100hrs. Report cards are required from all registered in OGS. Let Capt Lynch know your medical status;  if you have booked an appointment, if you have had an appointment, or if you have a completed medical. Jr Ground School is open to cadets 14 years or older. If you are 13 and interested talk to Capt Lynch.
    • Marksmanship Tryouts – Open to all cadets, at D-Coy Armouries in civilian attire. 1900-2100hrs
  • Tuesday Nov 14, 2023 

 

UPCOMING DATES:

  • Nov 24-26 – Year 5 Workshops in Edmonton (Year 5 Cadets registered to go)
  • Nov 28 – Meet and Greet Potluck (All cadets and immediate families)
  • **New Date Dec 9 – Marksmanship Day (All cadets, chance to get marksmanship badges)

SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE:

  • Air Cadet League of Alberta Cash Calendars are available again this year for fundraising. Calendars will be available for pick-up at the beginning and end of Tuesday night training. 
  • Every first Tuesday of the month is a Parent/ SSC Board Meeting @ 630pm at the Armouries. Thank you to all the parents that attended this week! Next meeting Dec 5, 2023

 

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • Ground School –  report cards are required from all registered in OGSLet Capt Lynch know your medical status;  if you have booked an appointment, if you have had an appointment, or if you have a completed medical.Jr Ground School is open to cadets 14 years or older. If you are 13 and interested talk to Capt Lynch.
  • Parents you are highly encouraged to come into the armouries during closing announcements/parade. That way you can hear all the information directly! We normally start them around 915pm.

Announcements: Week of Oct 31, 2023 (Updated 2023/11/01)

PARENTS: reminder that absences must be submitted through the squadron phone number at 780-538-3610. Voicemail or Text is accepted. email submission will not be counted

This week:

  • Thursday Nov 2, 2023
    • Survivair – At the D-Coy Armouries 1830-2100hrs in civilian attire. Bring a water bottle and fitness gear. All cadets welcome!!
  • Saturday Nov 4, 2023
    • Sports Day – (All cadets) 0900-1630hrs held at the D-Coy Armouries in appropriate civilian fitness attire, it’s going to be a fun day! Lunch will be provided.  
  • Sunday Nov 5, 2023
    • Band Rehearsal – At the D-Coy Armouries 1300-1500hrs in civilian attire.  
  • Monday Nov 6, 2023
    • Drill Team Practice – At the D-Coy Armouries 1700-1900hrs
    • Squadron based Ground School – At the D-Coy Armouries in large classroom 1900-2100hrs. Report cards are required from all registered in OGS. Let Capt Lynch know your medical status;  if you have booked an appointment, if you have had an appointment, or if you have a completed medical. Jr Ground School is open to cadets 14 years or older. If you are 13 and interested talk to Capt Lynch.
    • Marksmanship Tryouts – Open to all cadets, at D-Coy Armouries in civilian attire. 1900-2100hrs
  • Tuesday Nov 7, 2023 
    • Regular Training – Fitness Night – 1830-2130hrs at D-Coy Armouries. Dress will be appropriate civilian fitness attire, bring a water bottle. 

 

UPCOMING DATES:

  • Nov 4 – Sports Day (All cadets)
  • Nov 28 – Meet and Greet Potluck (All cadets and immediate families)
  • **New Date Dec 9 – Marksmanship Day (All cadets, chance to get marksmanship badges)

SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE:

  • Air Cadet League of Alberta Cash Calendars are available again this year for fundraising. Calendars will be available for pick-up at the beginning and end of Tuesday night training. 
  • Every first Tuesday of the month is a Parent/ SSC Board Meeting @ 630pm at the Armouries. Thank you to all the parents that attended this week! Next meeting Nov 7, 2023

 

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • Remembrance Day is around the corner, it is important for cadets to ensure their uniforms are maintained. This year level 1 & 3 cadets will attend the indoor ceremony, level 2 and 4s the outdoor ceremony. The band/flag party will be at the outdoor ceremony, and seniors spread between the 2. If you are wishing to attend another other ceremony outside of Grande Prairie please inform the training staff. Cadets are not allowed to attend other ceremonies in uniform without approval before hand by the Squadron. 
  • Cadets wanting to participate in their school remembrance day ceremonies are free to do so. Make sure your uniform is worn correctly and ironed/boots polished/ clean etc. As well as you are representing the Cadet Program in a positive and appropriate manner. If you are unsure what you should do in your school ceremonies please as the Sqn Staff.
  • Ground School –  report cards are required from all registered in OGSLet Capt Lynch know your medical status;  if you have booked an appointment, if you have had an appointment, or if you have a completed medical.Jr Ground School is open to cadets 14 years or older. If you are 13 and interested talk to Capt Lynch.
  • Parents you are highly encouraged to come into the armouries during closing announcements/parade. That way you can hear all the information directly! We normally start them around 915pm.

Announcements: Week of Oct 24, 2023 (Updated 2023/10/24)

This week:

  • Thursday Oct 26, 2023
    • Survivair – At the D-Coy Armouries 1830-2100hrs in civilian attire. Bring a water bottle and fitness gear. All cadets welcome!!
  • Friday Oct 27, 2023
    • Biathlon practice – At the D-Coy Armouries 1900-2100hrs in civilian attire. Last practice before competition on Saturday.
  • Saturday Oct 28, 2023
    • Biathlon Zones – (Closed to Biathlon team only) 0900-1500hrs held at the D-Coy Armouries in appropriate civilian fitness attire. Lunch will be provided.  
  • Sunday Oct 29, 2023
    • Band Rehearsal – At the D-Coy Armouries 1300-1500hrs in civilian attire.  
  • Monday Oct 30, 2023
    • Drill Team Practice – At the D-Coy Armouries 1700-1900hrs
    • Squadron based Ground School – At the D-Coy Armouries in large classroom 1900-2100hrs 
    • Marksmanship Tryouts – Open to all cadets, at D-Coy Armouries in civilian attire. 1900-2100hrs
  • Tuesday Oct 31, 2023 
    • Halloween Party – 1830-2130hrs at D-Coy Armouries. Dress will be appropriate Halloween costumes. Cadets are asked to bring treats according to the flight they are in. Alpha Flight – Candy, Bravo Flight – Chips, Charlie Flight – Pop, Band/Flag Party, Any of the above, Senior cadets – Snacks. Please try and bring individually wrapped items or drinks, NO peanuts. If food contains dairy or gluten please label it. 

 

UPCOMING DATES:

  • Oct 28 – Biathlon Zone Competition (Closed to only biathlon team)
  • Nov 4 – Sports Day (All cadets)
  • Nov 18 – Marksmanship Day (All cadets, chance to get marksmanship badges)
  • Nov 28 – Meet and Greet Potluck (All cadets and immediate families)

SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE:

  • Air Cadet League of Alberta Cash Calendars are available again this year for fundraising. Calendars will be available for pick-up at the beginning and end of Tuesday night training. 
  • Every first Tuesday of the month is a Parent/ SSC Board Meeting @ 630pm at the Armouries. Thank you to all the parents that attended this week! Next meeting Nov 7, 2023

 

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • Remembrance Day is around the corner, it is important for cadets to ensure their uniforms are maintained. This year level 1 & 3 cadets will attend the indoor ceremony, level 2 and 4s the outdoor ceremony. The band will be at the outdoor ceremony, and seniors spread between the 2. If you are wishing to attend another other ceremony outside of Grande Prairie please inform the training staff. Cadets are not allowed to attend other ceremonies in uniform without approval before hand by the Squadron. 
  • Ground School is opened to a limited number of cadets, 14 years of age or over. The age threshold may drop to 14 if there is enough space. Note that this is Sqn specific. For those old enough you will also be enrolled in Online Ground School (OGS).Please complete the Ground School Registration form. The Sqn staff will use this information to register you (if you meet the age minimums) for the OGS serial in Fortress. Note that you must complete the OGS to be considered for either the GPTC or PPTC next summer.While you are waiting for the national OGS to start, use the link below to study for the Rules of the Air section of the exam. It is an excellent Canadian resource by a flying instructor out of BC.Improved PSTAR Study Guide – Robyn’s Flying StartAny questions regarding OGS or the Sqn Ground School can be directed to Sqn Staff.
  • Parents you are highly encouraged to come into the armouries during closing announcements/parade. That way you can hear all the information directly! We normally start them around 915pm.