Weekly Announcements for 11-18 February 2024

Cadet Familiarization Flying

Deadline to sign up Feb 16, 2024.

Dress: Civilian

Date: March 16, 2024 (alternate March 23 if delayed due to weather).

Time: Cadets will be given an appointment time for their flight during the day. Times will be emailed once all participants are confirmed.

Meals: No meals will be provided.

Transport: Parent provided.

Each cadet will receive a 1 hour flight in the front seat of a C172 single engine airplane with a certified professional pilot from the Regina Flying Club. Captain Walton will be on site coordinating the event.

YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR THIS EVENT!

Please email Captain Walton at trent.walton@cadets.gc.ca to confirm your attendance. You must include you weight in lbs. in this email.

Online Registration

Did you know you can register for cadets online? Feel free to share this link with your friends and family that may be interested in joining!

https://registration.cadets.gc.ca/get-started.html?unitId=257

11 February 2024 – NCO Meeting Via Teams

The NCO Club will be meeting virtually via MS Teams on 11 February at 14:00 (2PM). The meeting invite will be made available closer to this date. 

This meeting will be to discuss the plans for the partnership with the Museum and discuss what they want to do for their project. 

4 Week Activity Tracking Challenge – 11 Feb-3 March

As part of the Cadet Program, we aim to promote physical fitness and healthy living. This 4-week activity tracking is part of the new level program to help encourage a healthy, active lifestyle. 

Cadets should submit a response for each day starting on 11 February 2024 – 3 March 2024 for a total of 28 responses. 

Submission link: https://forms.gle/R75DBfKcHHS3wpjN8

It is encouraged that youth aged 12-17 get at least 60 minutes moderate-vigorous physical activity daily. This should include: vigorous activities at least 3 days a week as well as activities that strengthen muscle and bone at least 3 days a week. 

Cadets and Officers will be participating in this four-week activity tracking challenge. There will be great prizes for the Cadets who achieve the most active minutes over the 4-week period. 

Prizes include a Garmin GPS watch, A Fitbit activity tracker, and a $100 gift certificate for a sporting goods store. Participating cadets will also earn a one-month fitness pass.

Training Schedule Updated

The training schedule for the remainder of the year has been updated. A copy is attached here and can also be accessed under the “Training” tab from the main page.

Parade – 12 Feb 2024

Tonight will be a regular training night. Dress will be C5-FTU. If you do not have, or they do not fit, dress will be C3F.

There will be an NCO Club meeting in 3rd period tonight. 

Clothing Design for Squadron Gear

We are looking to get some new squadron clothing ordered. Cadets are encouraged to create and submit designs.  – Due to Captain Walton on Monday Feb 12

Screening Paperwork

As a reminder, those who took home adult screening forms back in November, please remember to return them so we can complete the screening process. 

STAND DOWN – 19 Feb 2024

There will be NO CADETS tonight due to the Family Day STAT holiday. 

CAF Family & Sports Day – 23-24 Feb 2024

For Cadets who have registered and confirmed attendance, the CAF Famil and Sports day weekend will be held in Moose Jaw at the base. Cadets are to meet at the hall for 8:00 AM on Friday and will be dropped off at the hall on Saturday for 15:30 (3:30PM). If you are unsure if you are registered please see Capt Drew or Capt Walton.

Cadets will be outside most of the day on Friday, please ensure you are prepared for the weather. Dress will be C5 – FTU with your cadet parka and toque/gloves.

Parade – 26 Feb 2024

There will be an NCO Club meeting at third period tonight. Museum Project plans are due and will be presented to the Squadron Sponsor Committee tonight.

26 Feb 2024 – Sponsor Committee Meeting

Please plan to attend the SSC meeting tonight. The meeting will begin at 7PM. 

CAF Tech Talks

‘Tech Talks’ is an interactive online CAF Engagement presentation that features CAF members in their workplace. These episodes provide a general awareness of the many CAF occupations not normally seen in the popular media. Cadets can log-in from their corps/sqn, or on their own devices, for an introduction to, and interaction with, some of the many technicians that keep our ships afloat, soldiers on the ground, and aircraft in the sky.

Events will be posted here when available. 

If you are interested in joining the presentation please see Lt Drew and she will provide you the link. 

Cadet 365 Accounts

Cadet 365 is a cadet office account that allows cadets access to Microsoft products free of charge. This includes giving them access to Teams where various communications and resources are provided. 

All cadets have been issued a Cadet 365 account and credentials were provided previously. All cadets need to log into and finish setting up their accounts. 

Once set up, cadets also need to complete the Cyber Security Awareness course. Once your account is set up, the course can be accessed by searching the home page or via this link https://cjcr365.sharepoint.com/sites/cyber  

These accounts are becoming increasingly important and it is required for summer camps as online courses and communication come through this account. Cadets cannot participate in summer training without a valid Cadet 365 account. 

If you need assistance setting up your account or require your login credentials, see Lt Drew on Monday night. You can also contact the Helpdesk at 1-855-252-8082.

Step by step procedure to complete the initial onboarding and FAQ for cadets are available on Canada.ca.  

Activity Suggestions

If you have any suggestions of activities you would like to do send them to 691hawk@gmail.com