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WEEK OF DECEMBER 17, 2019

This Week:

Thursday Dec 19

  • Ground School 1900-2100hrs

Friday Dec 20

  • International Papers X-mas Party Coat check – Seniors that signed up please be at the Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre (next to the mall) for 1700hrs and will be finished at midnight, in full uniform.

General Announcements:

  • We have a bottle drive on Jan 4, 2020 and need as many cadets and parents helping as possible. We will be meeting at the armouries for 0900hrs and should be finished by 1600hrs. We ask that you bring a lunch and dress in layers for the weather. If the temperature is -20 or below the event will be cancelled. A reminder will be sent out a few days prior.

 

With exception to the events above there is no more training this year. Training will resume on Jan 7, 2020 at our normal times of 1830-2130hrs in C1A (Orders of Dress Reference)

Other than that the Officers and Staff of 577 RCACS wish you all a merry Christmas and Happy New Years and we will see you all in the new year

WEEK OF DECEMBER 10, 2019

This Week:

Thursday Dec 12

  • Survivair 1800-2000hrs
  • Ground School 1900-2100hrs

Friday Dec 13

  • Drones 1900-2100hrs

Sunday Dec 15

  • Band Rehearsal 1300-1500hrs
  • Drill Team 1530-1730hrs

Tuesday Dec 17

  • Annual Christmas Party, an evening of fun and bonding for the cadets. There is an optional gift exchange with a $20 limit, it is optional however we do ask that everyone bring a non-perishable food item in. The unit will then take those items and donate them to the less fortunate. The dress for the evening is Christmas semi casual, (civilian attire that is appropriate) and the timings for the evening will be 1830-2100hrs. We will also be having a potluck for the cadets, we ask that the following last names bring these items;
      • A-G: Drinks
      • H-M: Main course
      • N-S: Dessert
      • T-Z: Salad

General Announcements:

  • Bottle Drive on January 4th, 2020 more information coming next week
  • Our training season will be finished on Dec 21 where there will be no training until Jan 7, 2020. If you have questions about this please feel free to ask
  • Jan 18th, 2020 we will be having a Squadron Range Day, this day is designed for cadets to train and learn the ins and outs of the cadet marksmanship program and air rifles. This day is open to all cadets of the unit with priority going to level 1 and 2 cadets. More information and timings for this day will come later but mark the date in your calendars now.

WEEK OF DECEMBER 3, 2019

This Week:

Thursday Dec 5

  • Survivair 1800-2000hrs
  • Ground School 1900-2100hrs

Sunday Dec 8

  • Band Rehearsal 1300-1500hrs
  • Drill Team 1530-1730hrs
  • International Papers Kids Christmas party 1330-1730hrs. Please wear your uniform with C3 dress (Orders of Dress Reference) The event will be at the Reach Centre ( 11850 108 St, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7T8 )

Monday Dec 9 

  • Marksmanship 1800-2000hrs

Tuesday Dec 10

General Announcements

  • Scholarship cadets if you haven’t talked to CIV Kimpe or Capt Lynch about your applications or haven;t brought in your required documents you need to have this done by next Tuesday.
  • Purdy’s chocolate orders are in if you haven’t picked up your orders you can do so at the beginning of next Tuesday.
  • Our holiday break will be starting on Dec 21 where there will be no training until after Jan 5, 2020. Please see calendar for those dates.

CANCELLED: BOTTLE DRIVE

Due to the temperature the bottle drive has been postponed to Jan 4, 2020. If you would still like to drop bottles off for the unit our group number is 1257-7629 and you can drop them off to the bottle depot anytime when they are open.