- There
will be a special Marksmanship practice on Saturday, February 22nd from
1200-1630 (12pm-4:30pm) at the Pembroke Armoury. This practice will be
the final practice before the team selection which will be held Monday, 24
Feb. If you any questions please see Capt Morrisey in person, or by email
at ch147fe@gmail.com
- The
Marksmanship team selection/shoot off will be held Monday February 24th from
1800-2100 (6pm-9pm). This selection for this year’s competitive team will
result from a local competition consisting of 2 scoring targets in the prone
position and 2 scoring targets in the standing position. The team will be
comprised of the scoring cadets in this competition. The team will be
made up 5 cadets and at a minimum of two junior cadets who have not turned 15
prior to 19 May 2020. If you any questions please see Capt Morrisey
in person, or by email at ch147fe@gmail.com
- Drill Team Practice will be held on
Wednesday nights from 1730-1830hrs at the Armoury all are welcome.
- Summer Training
Opportunities – We are now accepting applications for summer training opportunities. You
must apply online through our website 638aircadets.ca. Please ensure to read
the course descriptions under summer training to ensure that you meet the
prerequisites prior to submitting your applications. If you are unable to apply
through the website, you must speak with our training officer Capt A McGinley
or you can email him at gmcginley.gm@gmail.com with any
questions you may have. It is important to remember that applying does not
guarantee you a summer training opportunity. Only 2/3 of cadets that apply will
be accepted due to the number of billets available.
- REMINDER: Please sign up on
the Intent to Participate form for the Winter Fun Day
tentatively scheduled on Saturday, 7 March at Garrison Petawawa if you wish to
participate. We must have a minimum of 15 participants in order to
run this activity. The Winter Fun Day is a free, fun filled day of winter
activities such as; sledding, snowshoeing, camp fire lunch, floor hockey, and
ending with a swim. The Intent to Participate form will be
available at the sign in table at the armoury on Wednesday nights. You may also
contact Captain Frampton via email heatherframpton7@gmail.com or
Facebook.
- Applications are now being accepted for the
Lord Strathcona Medal. Deadline is Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 2000 hrs
(NO EXCEPTIONS). This medal is awarded by the Lord Strathcona trust and
is the highest cadet award in recognition of exemplary performance in physical
and military training. Each squadron may award one medal per training year with
the Squadron CO nominating one cadet to the Lord Strathcona Trust Provincial
Committee for their approval; the medal may only be awarded once to any one
cadet. The objectives of the Lord Strathcona Medal are to encourage the
improvement of the physical and intellectual capabilities of the cadets and to
foster patriotism in cadets through the acquisition of a good knowledge of
military matters. The selected cadet will have a high level of physical
fitness, will have qualified at Level 3, have met all requirements of the
squadron training program and attended 75% of training parades in the year of
nomination, will have met all requirements of the squadrons support program and
participated in at least 50% of scheduled activities in the year of nomination,
and have completed three years as a cadet. If you would like to be
considered as a candidate for this award, please write a short narrative (1
page maximum) of how you meet these criteria. Narratives must be submitted to
Capt Morrisey in person or via email at ch147fe@gmail.com no later than
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 2000 hrs (NO EXCEPTIONS)
- Applications are now being accepted for the
Royal Canadian Legion Medal of Excellence. Deadline is Tuesday, Tuesday
February 25, 2020 at 2000 hrs (NO EXCEPTIONS). This medal is wholly
sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion and is awarded in recognition of
individual endeavours in citizenship that meet or enhance the aims and
objectives of the cadet movement. Each squadron may award one medal per
training year and the Sqn CO is the approving authority; the medal may only be awarded
once to any one cadet. The primary objective of the RCL Cadet Medal of
Excellence is to emphasize the citizenship aspects of the cadet program so the
main selection criterion is that the cadet has participated in a minimum of
three community service event, in addition to those supported by the sqn.
Additionally, the cadet must meet all annual training requirements, be regarded
by peers and superiors as a model cadet, and have enhanced the sqn through
co-operation, comradeship, promotion of goodwill and morale, development of
sqn/flight/team identity and cohesiveness, teamwork and community
service. If you would like to be considered as a candidate for this
award, please write a short narrative (1 page maximum) of how you meet these
criteria, with emphasis on how you are involved in the community. Narratives
must be submitted to Capt Morrisey in person or via email at ch147fe@gmail.com no later than
Tuesday, February 25, 2019 at 2000hrs (NO EXCEPTIONS).
- Cadets and parents are reminded that cadets
should not be at the Armoury on Wednesdays prior to 1800hrs (6pm).
- Cancellation Policy Due to Weather – There may
be a requirement to cancel a regular training night and/or activity from time
to time due to weather conditions. Every effort will be made to publicize the
cancellation on the Squadron’s Website and Facebook page no later than 1300hrs
on the day in question. We encourage all cadets and parent/guardian(s) to check
these two sources for updates. As always parents and/or guardians should
use their judgment when deciding whether or not to venture out on the roads to
bring their son/daughter/ward to cadets.
- Finally, to keep
up-to-date on upcoming events and activities make sure to add 638 Squadron’s
calendar to your favorites. Our calendar can be viewed at https://teamup.com/ksbdbda58dbf8c2db4
