781 "McCall Field" Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron

Thank-you for those who have already volunteered for the Poppy Drive on Oct 29/30 and Nov 5/6.  We are to be dropped off at the Chapelhow Legion for 0900 hrs and picked back up at 1600 hrs.  Bring a lunch along with you or money for you to purchase lunch during the day.  The Legion has arranged for a bus to bring us out to the airport and to return at the end of the day.

We are still looking for some Level 4 and 5 cadets for the first weekend, please see Capt Hisey to sign up.

Saturday October 22

Optional – Ground School Training

Notes: Only for the cadets signed up for Ground School Training

Monday October 24

Optional Training – Capt Angel

Ground School

Time: 1800-2130
Location: Vecova
Dress: Civvies
Officer In Charge: Lt Simboli

Notes: Open to the cadets who meet the requirements for attaining a glider or power scholarship next summer.  Bring your books, pens/pencils, etc.

Basketball and Volleyball Team Practice / Info Session

Time: 1900-2000
Location: Parade Square
Dress: Civvies – sports gear including indoor sneakers and a bottle of water
Officer In Charge: Capt Angel and Mr Devries

Notes: This is our first sports team practice for the competition on the first weekend of December – it will allow us to see who is interested and if we have enough for a team.  So if you are interested please come out.

Supply

No Supply tonight.

Tuesday October 25

Optional – Band Practice – OIC Lt Boyce

Time: 1900-2130
Location: Start in the seminar room and move to the parade square for the last hour
Dress: Civvies
Officer In Charge: Mr Devries

Notes: bring instrument and sheet music.  Any new people looking to get involved with the band are urged to attend.

Optional – Flag Party Practice

Time: 2015-2130
Location: Parade Square (at 2030)
Dress: Civvies
Officer In Charge: Mr Devries

Notes: For all flag party members and alternates

Wednesday October 26

Mandatory – Fitness Assessment Night

Time: 1815-2130
Location: Vecova Parade Square
Dress: Physical Training (PT) gear – track pants/shorts with t-shirt and indoor sneakers

Notes: All levels are participating in the Fitness Assessment, this is conducted 2-3 times in the training year and is essential to pass your current training level.  Make sure to eat beforehand and to bring a bottle of water.

Future Items

Level 4 Instructional Techniques Practical Evaluations

Poppy Drive Information

Friday October 14 – Sunday October 16

Mandatory – Field Training Exercise (FTX) Gold Leaf

Notes: Cadets must have eaten supper before arriving at Vecova.  There is no cell phone coverage at the survival site.  Please call 403-851-5123 ext 8652 if you need to reach the staff or your cadet this weekend.  Also see the warning order for more information: ftx-gold-leaf-781-rcacs-warning-order.  And based on an updated CATO parents are now required to sign this consent form for us to be able to check the cadets kit and sleeping accommodation during this FTX  – this needs to be submitted with each cadet attending the event and was handed out this week: cato-12-50-annex-a-inspection-consent

Monday October 17

Optional Training – Capt Angel

Ground School

Ground School is Cancelled this week

Open Range Practice 

Time: 1830-2130
Location: Start in the back hallway by supply for attendance and to move the Range Equipment, move into the Parade Square for 1900
Dress: Civvies
Officer In Charge: Capt Angel

Notes: Intended for the cadets who have had their class in Marksmanship this year and have completed their weapon handling test.  Priority will go to the ones who have completed weapon handling tests and were unable to shoot over the past month.  We will be able to take people who haven’t completed their weapon handling test pending the number.

New Recruit Supply Night 

Time: 1800-2000
Location: Meet at the Supply Office
Dress: Civvies
Officer In Charge: Mr Dayman

Notes: All new recruits who have not yet been fitted for their uniform – this is your night!

Tuesday October 18

Optional – Band Practice – OIC Lt Boyce

Time: 1900-2130
Location: Start in the seminar room and move to the parade square for the last hour
Dress: Civvies
Officer In Charge: Mr Devries

Notes: bring instrument and sheet music.  Any new people looking to get involved with the band are urged to attend.

Wednesday October 19

Mandatory – Parade Night

Time: 1815-2130
Location: Vecova Parade Square
Dress: C4 – Tunic with t-shirt underneath

Notes: Please ensure to pick up your cadet by 2130 on cadet night.  We are under a strict policy at Vecova that we need to be off of the parade square by 2130 on Wednesday nights so we are making a huge effort to make sure we are completed before this time.  The Level 5 cadets will likely need to stay 10 min later.

Sign up lists are going around for our Poppy Drive in support of the Legion.  This is an optional training activity that can count for your community service and citizenship training and reflects well on your record.  The 4 days are Oct 29, Oct 30, Nov 5, and Nov 6.