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Remembrance Day Parade

Remembrance Day – 11 Nov 2015 – Remembrance Day Parade

945 am in Full uniform – Beaverbank-Kinsac Fire Department – turn right up the road just before it to the school at the top of the hill (on the left). That is where we will be meeting.

You will be wearing your full uniform with a poppy. Dress for the weather – you can wear your cadet toque (if you have it) or your beret with your uniform, your cadet winter jacket (if you have it) , and black mittens or gloves. If you do not have a cadet winter jacket you can wear your civilian winter jacket over your uniform.

If your uniform has not come in by then you will wear appropriate civilian clothes – no bright colors.

Please keep in mind to dress for the weather. You can wear long johns under your uniform – do not constrict your blood flow by wearing tight constricting clothes under your uniform. Wool socks are a must in your parade boots to keep your feet warm – if you don’t have any go see supply.

The band will play. Make sure you bring your instrument and music.

Parents please stay at the ceremony until the cadets are done. Usually the ceremony ends around 11:20.

This is a mandatory event. Excused absences must be approved Capt. Chamberlaine.

Directions: https://maps.google.ca/maps?saddr=First+Lake+Dr,+Lower+Sackville,+NS&daddr=Kinsac+Rd&hl=en&sll=44.848856,-63.683442&sspn=0.002727,0.005681&geocode=FfgvqwIdqqI0_Cmxt-7aiYhZSzH6Sr8xSIIgpw%3BFVdVrAIdmkM0_A&oq=first+lake&t=h&gl=ca&mra=dme&mrsp=1&sz=18&z=18

Fall FTX Permission Slip and Kit List

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Due by Oct 24th.

Please note the following change to our upcoming FTX, unfortunately due to circumstances out of our control we have incurred a supply issue and cannot conduct an overnight weekend. The good news is we will still be doing adventure training. Please read below:

 Location: McDonald Sports Park – Waverly

Saturday October 29th

  • 8:30am Drop Off
  • 4:30pm Pick Up
  • ATTENDEES: Green Stars / Red Stars + Designated Instructors (Master Cadets)

 Sunday October 30th

  • 8:30am Drop Off
  • 4:30pm Pick Up
  • ATTENDEES: Silver Stars / Gold Stars + Designated Instructors (Master Cadets)

 Dress:

  • Outdoor clothing to keep you warm and dry for the forecasted weather
  • NO COMBATS
  • NO JEANS
  • Long pants
  • Hiking Boots (comfortable to be walking around on uneven terrain all day)
  • Extra pair of shoes (sneakers or another pair of boots)
  • Blue Corps t-shirt
  • Sweater
  • Fall jacket (preferably water proof)
  • You may want a toque / mittens depending on the temperature

 Cadets are expected to arrive with a day bag:

  • Full water bottle
  • Extra socks
  • Plastic bag for wet gear / to line their bag to protect from wet weather
  • Rain Gear
  • Notepad and pen
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • Optional – sunglasses

We still require permission slips to be returned by Monday so we can ensure we have an accurate head count of attendees each day.

 Lunch and snacks will be provided

Oct 3 Announcements

Wednesday night:
630-830pm

  • orienteering – map & compass navigation through the woods with Capt. Moors – dress is sports gear, be prepared to be outdoors as well
  • biathlon / fitness training – aerobic and body weight exercises with WO Surette – dress is sports gear, be prepared to be outdoors as well
  • band – welcoming new members who already play an instrument or who are eager to learn
  • supply – for new cadets and returning cadets
  • We will continue to accept new cadets on Mondays and Wednesdays
  • We will continue to do activities outdoors until the weather is too cold, please bring a sweater if you are someone who gets chilled easily
  • cadets may participate in up to two activities on Wednesday nights splitting their time in one hour internals with each activity. New cadets wishing to try a few activities out can do so but we will need a commitment to activities within two weeks so we can plan equipment needed, try outs etc. Please note fitness will be available throughout the biathlon season (up until November) after that it will be offered on a week to week basis pending instructor availability, this is for cadets wishing to work on their fitness level.
  • On Wednesday nights cadets must participate in an activity, it is not a hang out zone, cadets not participating in an activity or activities in the evening will be sent home.

Weekend: No activities

Monday – No cadets Monday – Happy Thanksgiving

Sept 19 Announcements

Weekend:
Saturday
– Intro to Marksmanship 9-2pm, bring a lunch
– All new cadets welcome, this will be a focused training session to go through the required initial training and safety handling process.
Sunday – Open Range 930-1230 for all cadets

 

Monday
620-9pm

  • Summer Dress uniform (same as last night) – boots, pants, belt, button up shirt, beret
  • Males – you must get a hair cut, your hair cannot touch your ears, you must also be clean shaven
  • Females – if your hair is longer than the base of your collar you must have your hair in a bun (with a hairnet) elastics shall be neutral in color to match your hair, no jewellery aside from one plain stud in each ear (pearl, gold or silver)
  • We will continue to accept new cadets on Mondays and Wednesdays
  • We will continue to do activities outdoors until the weather is too cold, please bring a sweater if you are someone who gets chilled easily

Save the dates:

  • Sept 30 – Oct 2 – Gold Star Weekend #1
  • Oct 1 – Cadet Day in NS
  • Oct 10 – Thanksgiving No Cadets
  • Oct 14-16 – Gold Star Weekend # 2
  • Oct 16 – Provincial Orienteering Competition (attendees TBD)
  • Oct 28-30 –  FTX (more details to come first week of Oct)
  • Oct 31 – No cadets
  • Nov 4 – Poppy Sales (volunteers needed)
  • Nov 11 – Remembrance Day (Mandatory Attendance)
  • Nov 12 – Zone Biathlon Competition (attendees TBD)
  • Nov 25 – 27 – RDA (attendees TBD)
  • Dec 9-11 – Band Seminar (band cadets)

New Year Start

Sept 7th – First night back, this is an admin and supply night. New cadets/people looking for more information are welcome at this time. This is also the time for cadets who have outgrown uniform parts or who misplaced an item while at summer training to come and get those items. If we do not have the item it will be ordered. Any cadets not returning to the program are asked to return all uniform parts including badges on this night, please ensure they are clean.

Sept 12th – first regular training night, summer dress (boots, pants, belt, short sleeved button up dress shirt, beret) Males – clean shaven/hair cut/no visible piercings, Females – no nail polish/excessive make up/no facial piercings (one small plain stud in each ear is okay)/hair up in a bun.

Summer Training Social Media

 

Argonaut CTC:

(1) Website: http://www.cadets.gc.ca/en/summer-opportunities/training-centres-argonaut.page

(2) Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ArgonautCdts

(3) Twitter: http://twitter.com/ArgonautCdts

(4) Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/atl_cadets/collections/72157626974483842/

 

HMCS Acadia CTC:

(1) Website: www.cadets.gc.ca/en/summer-opportunities/training-centres-hmcs-acadia.page

(2) Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AcadiaCdts

(3) Twitter: http://twitter.com/AcadiaCdts

(4) Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/atl_cadets/collections/72157629495454504/

 

 

Greenwood CTC:

(1) Website: www.cadets.gc.ca/en/summer-opportunities/training-centres-greenwood.page

(2) Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GreenwoodCdts

(3) Twitter: http://twitter.com/GreenwoodCdts

(4) Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/atl_cadets/collections/72157626974484892/

Initial Bus List for Summer Training

Here is the initial summer training bus schedule – subject to change – this was re-typed so please email cadets3036@gmail.com if you do not see your name.

 

 

Staff Cadets TO Argonaut – Sperry and Surette

  • July 3rd – 1315

 

Cadets  TO ARGONAUT – Baker JL, Bracken T, Burke E, Curre, English, Fleet, Holman, Hudgins, Karle N, Petrov, Saulnier, Stewart A, Surette J

  • July 10th – 1000am

 

Cadets TO Greenwood – Battiste

  • July 10th – 845am

 

Cadets TO Acadia – Allen, Baker JF

  • July 10th – 1230pm

 

Cadets FROM Argonaut – Baker JL, Bracken T, Currie, Fleet, Hudgins, Karle N, Petrov, Saulnier

  • July 22nd – 1415

 

Cadets FROM Argonaut – English

  • July 29th  – 1415

Cadets FROM Acadian – Baker JF

  • July 29th  – 1130am

 

Cadets TO Argonaut – Amero, Blagdon, Dicks D, Kingsland, Moynes, Sarty

  • July 31st – 1030am

Cadets TO Argonaut – MacAskill, Miller

  • August 7th – 11:00am

 

Cadets FROM Argonaut – Amero, Blagdon, Burke E, Dicks D, Holman, Kingsland, MacAskill, Miller, Moynes, Sarty, Sperry, Stewart A, Surette J, Surette Z

  • August 19th – 1400

 

Cadets FROM Acadia – Allen

  • August 19th – 1530

 

Cadets FROM Greenwood – Battiste

  • August 19th – 1430