Announcements for Mar18-Mar24 2024

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Mar 15, 20244 min read

Updated: Mar 18, 2024

Monday March 18 2024 615-9pm

Regular Training Night tonight , The Dress will be FTU.

Don’t forget your water bottle, pen and a notebook.

Flight 2 is on Duty

Level 2s please bring your parka, toque and gloves as we may be outside for 3rd period.

Monday March 25th MANDATORY PARENT/GAURDIAN MEETING 845pm-9pm. All parents and guardians are required to attend the final parade for important information for the rest of the training year and next.

Save the Date

Apr 6-7 Level 1, 2 and 3 overnight to Hamilton Warplane Museum

Apr 20 Tree Top Trecking

April 26,27,28 Spring Tagging

And so much more…..

Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence

We are asking that cadets submit their portfolios to Maj Reid by April 15 2024.

Selection Criteria

The main objective in awarding the RCL Cadet Medal of Excellence is to emphasize the citizenship aspects of the cadet program. To be eligible for consideration, a cadet must meet the following conditions:

completed three years of training
met all requirements of the squadron annual mandatory training and participated in 75% of the optional training programs;
participated in a minimum of three community service events, (outside cadets in 2023/2024) in addition to those supported by the cadet unit;
be regarded by peers and superiors as exemplifying the model cadet;
Enhance the cadet squadron through: i) co-operation with peers and subordinates; ii) comradeship;

i. promoting goodwill and morale within the squadron;

ii. aiding in the development of group identity and cohesiveness;

iii. supporting and assisting fellow unit members; and

iv. his/her involvement in the local community

The applicant must submit a portfolio outlining their volunteer work in the community along with a narrative of 300 – 500 words which supports why they feel they are eligible and why they meet the selection criteria above. WO1 Erb will have his portfolio present as an example for the next few Monday’s.

Summer Training Opportunities All applications due by March 15!

SSC

Stay tuned for our upcoming spring fundraiser with Little Caesars. The fundraiser will run from March 22 - April 8th. All fundraiser proceeds will go towards the upcoming spring events like Wolf's Den and Spring FTX. Reach out to ssc@102squadron.com with any questions.

Volunteers are needed! 102 Squadron Sponsoring Committee is looking for energetic, dedicated individuals willing to donate their time to help raise much-needed funds to support our squadron by joining the squadron sponsoring committee. To volunteer please contact ssc@102squadron.com

Effective Speaking and Debate

The effective speaking competition will be this Thursday, March 21st (prepared) and will continue the 28th (impromptu). Make sure to keep practicing your prepared speeches!!!

The Effective Speaking and Debate Team will be meeting this Thursday at Hillcrest Public School 184 Toronto St, Barrie from 18:00 to 20:00. Please arrive around 17:50 so we can start on time. Remember to bring indoor footwear as it is required by the school, as well as pen/pencil, paper and water. In the event of inclement weather, make sure to check Facebook and Teams for cancellations and the meeting will be moved online through Microsoft Teams. https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Y2Y5N2YyY2EtNTFmYi00NjA2LTk4NWYtOWY2NjgxMjg2OTcy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22ab126afb-e60c-4e2f-b6cf-c7350c76dc84%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2209ab304a-b1a9-4921-85a1-694922da6919%22%7d

Level 1, 2 and 3 Trip

***FOUR SPOTS LEFT***

Cadets can still sign up for the level 1, 2 and 3 overnight trip to the Hamilton Warplane Museum!!! Cadets need to be at the Barrie Armoury for 17:30 on Saturday April 6th and will be back around 13:30 on Sunday the 7th. For cadets interested in attending, there will be a table set up during break to sign up by bringing in $50 and the signed permission form. If the $50 fee is a barrier to going, talk to 2Lt Erb. See kit list and permission form below.

Cadet 365

Remember to sign in to your Cadet 365 account and familiarize yourself with Microsoft Teams as we will start using this as our primary method of communication. Step by step instructions can be found on the Cadet 365 Onboarding website. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/cadet-o365/cadet-onboarding.html

If you have any questions or haven't received your email and password, talk to your Level Officer or FSgt Wright. For technical support, reach out to IT@cadets.gc.ca.

***You need to have logged on in order to do summer training.***

Static Displays

As a part of our Annual Ceremonial Review, we will have a variety of static displays set up for cadets, staff, friends and family and distinguished guests to view. These displays will showcase different activities from the past year and what our squadron's all about! The level 4 cadets are working on putting these together but need your help! Talk to or email the cadets below if you'd like to work on a static display.

Glider - Strachan-Gagné (AStrachanGa746@cdt.cadets.gc.ca)

Power - Humble (NHumble790@cdt.cadets.gc.ca)

Bowling - Abdou (MAbdou519@cdt.cadets.gc.ca)

Cricket Conquest - Kamra (MKamra593@cdt.cadets.gc.ca)

Level 1, 2, 3 Hamilton Warplane Heritage Museum Trip - Boden (SBoden671@cdt.cadets.gc.ca)

Snow Tubing - Ivanov (AIvanov145@cdt.cadets.gc.ca)

Effective Speaking and Debate - Pronin (MPronin289@cdt.cadets.gc.ca)

Tagging - Vanderploeg (JVanderploe151@cdt.cadets.gc.ca)

Drill - Dinsmore (RDinsmore413@cdt.cadets.gc.ca)

Senior Year End Trip - Foster (BFoster299@cdt.cadets.gc.ca)

RCAF Centennial - Bourdon-Barker (ABourdon-Ba500@cdt.cadets.gc.ca)

Christmas Dinner - Bourret (JBourret253@cdt.cadets.gc.ca)