Post-Training Updates (10 October 2012)

• CLUBS/TEAMS

  1.    BAND
Friday 12 October will be our first Band Practice.
1800hrs (6:00 PM) - 2000hrs (8:00 PM) at the Armouries.
*Cadets in Band or Flag Party MUST also be on Drill Team.*
NO UNIFORM - Civilian Dress Only

  2.    DRILL
Friday 12 October will be our first Drill Team Practice.
1900hrs (7:00 PM) - 2000hrs (8:00 PM) at the Armouries
*Cadets in Band or Flag Party MUST also be on Drill Team.*
NO UNIFORM - Civilian Dress Only

  3.    GROUND SCHOOL
Monday 15 October will be our first Ground School class.
1830hrs (6:30 PM) - 2100hrs (9:00 PM) at the Armouries

• SQUADRON EVENTS

  1.    GLEANERS' ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE
This year, we would like the squadron to take part in the Gleaners' Annual City-Wide Food Drive this Sunday (14 October 2012).
Cadets Interested in supporting this community event are asked to meet at the Belleville Market Square (Behind City Hall) by 1200hrs.
The food drive wraps up at 1800hrs (6:00 PM); however, if a cadet can not stay for the full duration, they may be picked up earlier. Refreshments and Pizza will be served to all volunteers!
For those cadets in high school who need to complete their required 40 hours of community service, this is the perfect opportunity!
DRESS: C-2 (Winter) Dress with Cadet Parka Liner (Outer if raining) *Recruits without a uniform are asked to wear Black Pants and a White Shirt with Jacket/Coat.* 
For more information on the Food Drive visit: http://www.gleanersfoodbank.ca/events/Food_Drive/food_drive.html

  2.    TAG DAY(S)
Tag Day is a MANDATORY event held twice a year in order to collect donations. These donations are our squadron's only source of income.
Cadets will be assigned and placed in front of local businesses to collect donations from the public, giving them a "I Support Air Cadets" Tag in return!
Cadets MUST choose at least one of the following shifts: 
        i)    Friday 19 October 1700hrs (5:00 PM) - 2030 (8:30 PM)
       ii)    Saturday 20 October 0900hrs (9:00 AM) - 1230hrs (12:30 PM)
      iii)    Saturday 20 October 1230hrs (12:30 PM) - 1600hrs (4:00 PM)
DRESS: C-2 (Winter) Dress with Parka.
A sign-up sheet was posted Wednesday (10 October) night. If you did not have the chance to sign it, please E-mail Capt Dixon your shift choice(s) as soon as possible!

  3.    POPPY DAY
In support of the Royal Canadian Legion, our squadron will aid in the sales of Poppies for remembrance day! Much like Tag Day, Cadets will be assigned and placed in front of local businesses to collect donations from the public, giving them a Poppy in return! All proceeds collected go to the Legion. Our Squadron has been assigned the Morning (times coming soon) of Saturday 3 November.This activity can also be for those cadets in high school who need to complete their required 40 hours of community service.
A sign-up sheet was posted Wednesday (10 October) night. If you did not have the chance to sign it, please E-mail Capt Dixon as soon as possible if you can attend!

  4.    REMEMBRANCE DAY
The Remembrance Day Parade is a MANDATORY event for ALL squadron members (Cadets and Staff). Please meet at the Armouries on Sunday 11 November for 0930hrs (9:30 AM). We will march to the Belleville Cenotaph for the Remembrance Day Service to honour and remember those who have served and are serving this country. A small Luncheon will be held at the Legion after the parade for all cadets to attend if they wish. (subject to change)

  5.    LEADERSHIP WEEKEND
Our Leadership Weekend, originally scheduled for Saturday 13 October - Sunday 14 October, has been RESCHEDULED for Saturday 17 November - Sunday 18 November. Cadets will be asked to contribute $5.00 for a pizza snack! The weekend will include a tour of the 8 Wing Fire Hall, a tour through the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) hangar, time at the Gymnasium and the Pool.
More Information Coming Soon!

  6.    ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER
Our Annual Christmas Dinner will be held Wednesday 19 December at the Officer's Mess - 8 Wing/CFB Trenton.
More Information Coming Soon!

• OTHER

  1.    OPC TICKETS
The Air Cadet League - Ontario Provincial Committee has issued our annual lottery tickets. Our squadron has many books of these tickets which MUST be sold. We are asking each cadet to pay for 1 book of tickets ($50.00) upfront. The cadet then sells the tickets to friends and family, making back the $50.00. Once sold, the completed ticket stubs are then returned to the Squadron. Please pick up your book ASAP (the sooner you buy them, the longer you will have to sell them)! * These Tickets make great Christmas Gifts! *


** FINAL TRAINING NIGHT FOR 2012 - 19 DECEMBER 2012
** FIRST TRAINING NIGHT FOR 2013 - 9 JANUARY 2013