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WEEK OF OCTOBER 29, 2019

This Week:

Thursday Oct 31

  • Ground School 1900-2100hrs at the D-Coy

Friday Nov 1

  • Biathlon Practice 1800-2100hrs at D-Coy. Will not take whole practice time but plan to be there whole time if needed

Saturday Nov 2

  • Biathlon Zone competition at D-Coy Armouries. Please be there for 0845hrs NO LATER. Plan to be there till about 1300hrs (wont take that long but plan in case) Parents of competitors you are encourage to come and watch the competition.

Sunday Nov 3

  • (UPDATED) Band Rehearsal 1300-1500hrs, Drill Practice 1530-1730hrs

Monday Nov 4

  • Marksmanship at D-Coy 1800-2000hrs

Tuesday Nov 5

No Drones or Survivair this week.

General Announcements:

  • Nov 16th we have been asked to provide volunteers for Children’s shows held at the Bowes Family Gardens. We need cadets to sign up to help this event you will be needed for 4 hours from 1130-1530hrs. A sign up sheet has been posted on the side wall in the Armouries
  • Remembrance Day (Nov 11th) ceremonies are MANDATORY for all cadets to attend. More information on timings and locations will be announced next week. If you would like to attend a ceremony outside of Grande Prairie please let the office know.
  • If you would like to wear your uniform during a school ceremony you are authorized to wear it. You must change into your uniform at school prior to the ceremony and change back into civilian attire after. DO NOT wear your uniform all day.

Parents Association:

  • Cash Calendars sold tabs, cash, and unsold calendars are due back next week Nov 5th
  • We as the Parents Committee are attempting to update our Email list, If you haven’t received an message from me and would like to be on our Mail out lists to get updates and information regarding fundraising etc. please email us at 577parentassociation@gmail.com
  • We still need a couple of Christmas wrapping spots filled,
    follow the link and see where you can fill in, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054eabab22a7fa7-gift
  • Good day! Here is a little more information for the Purdys chocolate campaign. campaign Number is 49140
    your orders are due by Nov 19, campaign is closed after that date.
    Purdys to deliver the orders to D-Coy Dec 3
    (we will need help sorting and bagging that night)
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    If someone from outside of our area creates an order, you have to figure out how to deliver it to your customer. Purdys only makes one bulk delivery.
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    Follow this link, and or send the link out in emails Facebook posts whichever. You will have to sign up but it takes you to the 577 campaign.
    https://fundraising.purdys.com/join.aspx/1017900-67193
    If they are already signed up please give them this number for our campaign 49140

WEEK OF OCTOBER 22, 2019

This Week: 

Thursday Oct 24th

  • Survivair 1800-2000hrs

Thursday Oct 24th

  • Ground School 1900-2100hrs

Friday Oct 25th

  • Biathlon practice at the armouries 1800-2000hrs please be ready to run

Monday Oct 28th

  • Marksmanship 1800-2000hrs

Monday Oct 28th

  • Biathlon Practice 1900-2100hrs at the armouries please be ready to run

Tuesday Oct 29th

  • Halloween Social 1830-2130hrs. No uniform, wear a costume or appropriate civilian attire if you don’t want to dress up. There will be games and other activities throughout the night. We ask that cadets bring the following for the event. By last name;
    • A-F bring chips
    • G-M bring soda or other beverages
    • N-S bring candy/sweets
    • T-Z bring Snacks/finger foods (other than chips or candy)
    • As a reminder this is still part of our regular training and is still mandatory to attend and is for cadets only no family.
  • No Band, Drill, or Drones this week

General Announcements:

  • Nov 2 is the Biathlon Zone Competition so biathlon cadets please make sure you are practicing on your own and that you have the day booked off.
  • Remembrance Day ceremonies are coming up soon and as a reminder that attending one of the official ceremonies is MANDATORY for all cadets. Details of the timings and what ceremony you will be attend to come soon. If you would like to attend an official ceremony other than the Grande Prairie ones please come talk to the office about it.
    • Some schools will be having their own ceremonies. If you would like to wear your uniform for those ceremonies you are allowed. For details/ rules for that will be announced next week.

 

Parents Association: 

  • Purdys campaign is now okay to start. Follow this link, and or send the link out in emails Facebook posts whichever. You will have to sign up but it takes you to the 577 campaign.
    https://fundraising.purdys.com/join.aspx/1017900-67193If they are already signed up please give them this number for our campaign 49140
  • Shawns Meat orders will be ready for pickup next week
  • Cash calendars are due back Nov 5th sold or unsold

WEEK OF OCTOBER 15, 2019

This Week: 

Thursday Oct 17

  • Survivair 1800-2000hrs at D-Coy

Friday Oct 18

  • Drones 1800-2000hrs at D-Coy

Saturday Oct 19

  • Senior PD day at D-Coy 0900-1600hrs All level 4 and up cadets are to attend. Lunch is provided, the dress will be casual civilian attire.

Sunday Oct 20

  • Band 1300-1500hrs at D-Coy

Sunday Oct 20

  • Flag Party Practice 1530-1730hrs at D-Coy

Tuesday Oct 22

  • Regular Training 1830-2130hrs. F/Sgt’s please remember your Warrant boards will be this evening. Dress will be C3E  (please be aware that the cadet dress regulations have changed and the following reference is the updated version from what you may be used to) Orders of Dress Reference

NO Drill, Biathlon, and Marksmanship this week.

General Announcements:

  • Those interested in going to Music Concentration Training in Wainwright a sign up sheet is on the side board for the next few Tuesdays
  • Biathlon cadets please remember our zones competition is on Nov 2, 2019. Please make sure you don’t have other events on this day, and keep running on your own time.

Parents Association:

  • Purdy’s Chocolate orders will be going out next week to start selling. This year the orders are all ordered and payed online so you don’t have to managed any money or forms.
  • Cash calendars are due Nov 5th sold or unsold. There is another box of calendars if you would like to sell more, please talk to Veronica Dougherty for those.

WEEK OF OCTOBER 8, 2019

This Week:

Thursday Oct 10

  • Survivair 1800-2000hrs at the D-Coy. Please wear appropriate civilian attire.

Saturday Oct 12

  • Biathlon Practice 1000-1200hrs at the D-Coy. Please dress for the weather and be ready to run. BRING A WATER BOTTLE!

Tuesday Oct 15

General Announcements:

  • No drill, band on sunday and no marksmanship on monday. Have a good Thanksgiving weekend.
  • Senior PD Day Oct 19th open to all Lvl 4 and up cadets will be from 0900-1600hrs at the D-Coy.  Lunch is provided. If you cannot attend please let either your Warrant Officers know or OCdt Trepanier

Parents Association: