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NEWS

Check back often for the latest updates on news and information about upcoming squadron activities

WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2013

29/8/2013

 

WELCOME BACK!!!

  • TRAINING

Wednesday 4 September will be a CO's Parade.

  1. Dress of the night is C-2B (Summer) Dress.
  2. Summer Dress consists of the following; parade boots, grey wool socks, uniform pants, uniform T-shirt, black web belt, and wedge, with name tag and ribbons.

* Instructors: A complete 2013-2014 training schedule can be found in the office on the "Training" board as well as HERE.


  • SUPPLY

If you have any uniform parts that no longer fit, bring them in to exchange with the supply officer (OCdt Kurkoski) as soon as possible. 
In the meantime, we recommend wearing black pants and a white shirt (preferably with a collar) to maintain a professional look.


  • OTHER

We will also be recruiting during the month of September. If you know any youth between the ages of 12 and 18, encourage them to join!

WELCOME BACK!!!

22/8/2013

 
Welcome back! We hope you enjoyed your summer holiday!

Just a reminder that regular parade nights will start back up on Wednesday 4 September 2013 at 1800hrs (6:00PM). 
It is always recommended to show up half an hour early for any event to ensure everything is good to go.

C-2B (Summer) dress uniform is still in effect.

If you have any uniform parts that no longer fit bring them in to exchange with the supply officer as soon as possible. 
In the meantime, we recommend wearing black pants and a white shirt (preferably with a collar) to maintain a professional look.

If you know any youth aged 12-18 invite them to join cadets!



*This message will be re-posted next week as a second reminder* 

WARRIOR'S DAY @ COE HILL

21/8/2013

 
Warrior's Day at Coe Hill is being held at the Fair Grounds and on Main Street  in Coe Hill on 1 September 2013. Cadet Corps from the Army, Navy and Air Force have been invited to participate in the parade on Sunday afternoon.  

We will participate in the mounted/dismounted parade starting at 1500 hrs. We will be forming up at the LCBO parking lot at west end of Main Street (hwy 620) at 1430 hrs.

Transportation will be provided for cadets by Foley Bus Lines. 608 Squadron is able to take a maximum of 12 cadets. 
**WE HAVE 6 SPACES REMAINING**
please contact Capt Dixon if you are interested!

Pick up timings & locations as follows:
  1. 1030 hrs – Trenton High School – 173 Air Cadets
  2. 1115 hrs – Belleville Armouries – 608 Air Cadets
  3. 1215 hrs – North Brook Lions Club Hall – 640 Army Cadets

Schedule:
  • 1330 hrs. Arrival  time at the Fair Grounds, Hwy 620 Coe Hill
  • 1430 hrs. Reboard bus for trip to West end of Coe Hill for parade form up
  • 1500 hrs. Parade starts.
  • 1515 hrs. Flypast by RCAF Hercules aircraft at 500 feet. 
  • 1600 hrs. Laying of wreaths at Cenotaph in Fair Grounds
  • 1630 hrs. Parade dismissed
  • 1700 hrs. Supper served at Field Kitchen
  • 1830 hrs. Bus departs Fair Grounds in Coe Hill for return trip.

Estimated Times of Arrival:
  1. 2000 hrs - North Brook Lions Club Hall - 640 Army Cadets
  2. 2100 hrs - Belleville Armouries - 608 Air Cadets
  3. 2145 hrs - Trenton High School - 173 Air Cadets 

Dress:
Cadets - C-2B (Summer) Dress
Officers - CADPAT (summer order) or No. 3B Dress

Meals:
Lunch will not be provided. Supper will be provided by Warrior’s Day on site, with priority feeding for Cadets first, followed by Uniformed personnel & general public.

Toilet/Ablution facilities:
Outdoor toilet facilities with austere facilities for washing available.

Food Concession:
Onsite food concession selling hamburgers, hot dogs, soft drinks and water available.

Additional administrative and general information:
http://www.warriorsday.com/


* It is strongly recommended that Cadets have had something to eat prior to the parade. 90% of our parade casualties over the years have been because the individual has not bothered to eat prior to the event.*

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