✈ 706 Weekly Messages - 6 December 2023
- Amber Luloff
- Dec 6, 2023
- 4 min read
Events and Activities
Fitness Night
Participants: All Cadets
Date: Thu, 7 Dec 23
Time: 1830-2115 hrs
Location: Connaught CTC, 5 Brouillette Blvd, Nepean, ON K2K 2W6
Dress:
PT Gear (Sporting attire); bring a full water bottle
Footwear: Appropriate running shoes. Having an outdoor pair of shoes for travelling to and from buildings is encouraged.
Reminder: Bring a jacket for travelling to and from buildings.
Mess Dinner & Training Day - SIGNUP DEADLINE 8 DEC 2023 BY 0800
Description: Cadets will participate in a training activity, focusing on key cadet skills. Later, we will host a semi-formal dinner, following Mess Dinner traditions.
Wear casual civilian clothes, bring formal wear with you (instructions on sign-up)
Participants: All Cadets who have filled out the form until the maximum number is reached. Cadets who sign up after the maximum number will be notified if they are unable to attend. There are still spaces available.
OPI: Capt Augé
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 23
Timing: 13:00-22:00
Drop-off: Connaught Range, 1 Brouillette Blvd, Nepean, ON K2K 2W6
Pick-up: Connaught Range Kitchen
Marksmanship
Participants: All cadets interested, a maximum of 30
Date: Sat, 9 Dec 23
Time and Location: 0800-1200, Connaught Ranges, 5 Brouillette Blvd.
Dress: Comfortable clothing
Material to bring:
a water bottle
Biathlon
Participants: All cadets interested in trying out
OPI: CI McLean
Date: Sat, 9 Dec 23
Time and Location: 0830-1130 at P9 in Gatineau Park
Dress: Sporting attire appropriate for the weather including a hat. Cadets not dressed appropriately will be sent home.
Material to bring:
a water bottle
Additional info: If you haven't done so, email CI McLean to express your interest in biathlon and/or confirm attendance.
Band
Participants: All cadets interested in playing in the band
OPI: Warrant Officer Driscoll
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 23
Time: 1300 - 1600 hrs
Location: 16 Spitfire Private, Gloucester, ON K1V 8P4 (near the airport)
Dress: blue squadron t-shirt, or black bottoms and white top
Material to bring:
a musical instrument;
If you don't have one, see WO Driscoll on Thursday during training to sign one out.
Additional info: Please email WO Driscoll to express your interest in band and/or confirm attendance.
Regular Training
Participants: All Cadets
Date: Thursday, 14 Dec 2023
Time: 1830-2115 hrs
Location: 5 Brouillette Blvd, Nepean, ON K2K 2W6
Dress:
C5, Field Training Uniform (FTU); or
Appropriate civilian attire (example: black pants, white shirt or polo, black shoes);
Note on Footwear: If you don’t have the FTU boots, cadets can wear an alternate pair of black shoes or boots.
Reminder: Bring a jacket (issued or civilian) for travelling to and from buildings.
Notices and Reminders
Food Drive
Until December 16, 2023 we will be holding a food drive for the Kanata Food Cupboard. We ask that over the next couple weeks you bring what you're able to the Canteen where the SSC will collect the donations.
What to bring:
Non-perishable food and toiletry items
You can find the most needed items in their current shopping list
What not to bring:
Home-made preserved or made goods
Food with damaged or open packaging
Here's our pile so far. Let's see how big we can get the pile this year!
Fundraising - Air Cadet 50/50
The Holiday Annual Holiday Campaign is here!
Parents, guardians and friends (18+) can help support our Squadron and Air Cadets nationwide by purchasing 50/50 tickets. There are many draws between now and the holidays. For more information and to purchase tickets visit this link.
Heated Washroom Facilities
A heated washroom trailer is now available for use by everyone located between 2 and 4 Lewis Gun.
This trailer will remain in place for use until the end of April 2024.
Administration:
Annual Validation:
The Annual Validation Forms are an important part of how we keep all our cadet activities safe for all participants, and the safety of all our cadets is top priority.
Annual Validation Forms were due Oct 5, 2023.
Starting Dec 1, 2023, the cadets who have not summited their forms are no longer able to join us for any cadet activity until they do so.
Code of Conduct:
The Cadet Code of Conduct outlines how we expected our cadets to conduct themselves during all cadet activities. It ensures that each cadet has a safe and inclusive environment for their development.
All forms were to be completed and returned to CI Moy by Oct 19, 2023.
Absences: If you are unable to make it to training, fill out this form before your planned activity to be marked as excused.
Cadet365 Accounts:
Get help: Cadets should contact Administration Officer CI Ed Moy if they are experiencing issues.
Newly Registered Cadets: They will automatically receive their account information at the email address on file once they are created.
Supply
CI Burke will advise cadets on Thursday if they have a uniform to pick up.
To make a uniform request please email CI Burke.
706 Canteen
Bring your spare change, purchase a snack and support 706.
Your snack cravings directly support cadet activities.
Letter to Parents-Guardians from the Squadron Sponsoring Committee
Drivers
Due to limited space and lighting at Connaught, please follow the parking flow map and instructions below:
Enter via Vickers Gun Rd, then turn left on Brouillette Blvd
Drop-off/pickup occur on Brouillette Blvd after Lewis Gun Rd (near squadron HQ).
For pickup at the end of the night, park in the parking lot (not on Brouillette Blvd). Use caution when exiting the parking lot.
IMPORTANT: Exercise caution and patience when driving in this area, as there are many cadets in the parking lot.
Exit via Sir Sam Hughes Rd
Drivers are reminded to slow down.
Posted speed limits at Connaught:
50 km/h on Malibar Blvd,
30 km/h in all other areas.
Speed limits are strictly enforced by Military Police.
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