New Cadet Information Night – September 14, 2015

We are recruiting new cadets

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A new school year comes, it is time to consider joining Cadets.

Eventbrite - 781 Air Cadets Open House - New Cadets Information Session

Are you between the ages 12 to 18 and interested in flying or the air element of the Armed Forces? Are you looking for a challenge to bring out the best in yourself and your abilities? Then look no further, because the Air Cadets is the program for you. You’ll make lifelong friends, learn valuable skills and increase your self-esteem.

We are hosting an information session on Monday, September 14, 2015 to provide information for parents and children who are interested. We will also enroll new Cadets for those who want to sign up.

Please find some detailed information below:

Time: Monday, September 14, 2015. Presentation starts at 7:30 pm
Location: We are located at the Vecova Recreation Centre, 3304 – 33rd Street NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2L 2A6.
Locate us using the street map.
Please proceed to the Parade Square as indicated below:

Parade Square Instruction

Parking: Parking is free.

Important information for children want to sign up:

  1. You can fill the Application Form and bring it together with you to save time or you can fill the form at the event;
  2. Please bring one of the following pieces of identification on the applicant:
    – A valid Canadian passport; OR
    – A birth certificate; OR
    – A valid resident card; OR
    – A valid identification card issued by a Canadian provincial or federal government agency
  3. Please bring the Alberta Health Card of the applicant.

Please find the Information Packages below. These two documents will provide you most of the information you want to know about.

Information Package for New Cadet and Parent/Guardian (PDF)

Information Package for Parent/Guardian & Volunteer (PDF)

Please find the Parent Information & Volunteer Form below. Parent participation is the key to the success of our squadron, we need your full support.

Parent Information & Volunteer Form

Or fill it online: Here.

If you have any questions, the officers and staff will be glad to answer them for you.

Looking forward to seeing you there.
Eventbrite - 781 Air Cadets Open House - New Cadets Information Session

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Announcements – 3 June 2015

Monday 1 June 2015

ACR Practise!

Time: 1830 – 2100
Location: Vecova
Dress: Appropriate civilian attire with cadet boots!

  • It’s recommended that all attend!
  • Bring a water bottle and your boots!

Uniform Exchange

Time: 1800 -1900
Location: Vecova

  • Those who have not brought your combats back, will do so at this time!

 

Wednesday 3 June 2015

Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR)!!

Time: 1800 –
Location: Viking Air (770 McTavish Rd NE #77)
Dress: C1 (tunic, dress shirt, tie, medals)

  • Please WEAR your uniform to ACR as it begins at 1800!
  • Be sure to eat dinner before coming and bring a water bottle!
  • Parents will be seated at 1800

*Important Note*
The Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) is this Wednesday! Everyone should be working on their uniforms! This means that pants should be ironed, boots should be shined, and badges should be in the correct place. Once again if you are unsure where your badges go then take a look at Mr Fisher’s post under the references forum. If you have any concerns with your uniforms then you can talk to your flight commanders!

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Spring Gliding #2 – 30 May 2015

1. SITUATION

781 RCACS will take approximately 40 cadets to participate in a glider familiarization flying and aviation day at the Netook Gliding Centre on 30 May 2015.

2. MISSION

Cadets are required to participate in familiarization flying and aviation days in accordance to the proficiency level QSPs and CATO 51-01.

3. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

Cadets shall rendezvous via own means at Vecova in the back (North) parking lot on Saturday, 30-May-15 for transport to Netook Gliding Centre north of Olds, Alberta.

  1. Dress:
    1. Dress for the day shall be in layers. All cadets are expected to bring: a hat; warm jacket (preferably waterproof); long pants; t-shirt; sweater/sweatshirt; appropriate footwear for physical activity.
  2. Additional Gear:
    1. Cadets shall also bring the following: water bottle; sunscreen; morning snack.

4. COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS

  1. All participants shall rendezvous at the designated venue NLT 0730 hrs on Saturday, 30-May-15 where transport will be supplied and will depart at 0800 hrs.
  2. Return transport will arrive back at Vecova at approximately 1600 hrs for pick up.
  3. Parents should arrive for 1600 hrs at Vecova to pick up their cadets.
  4. If cell phones, MP3 players, etc are brought, they are at the risk and responsibility of the cadet. 781RCACS will not be fiscally responsible for any lost items. Electronic devices are strictly prohibited on the flight line. The following are prohibited items:
    1. Knives, non-prescription drugs;
    2. Smoking paraphernalia

5. COMMAND AND SIGNALS

  1. Event OIC shall be Lt. Chattell.
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