Effective Speaking Meeting ( Online)
2023-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)
On google classrooms tonight.

https://classroom.google.com/c/NTAzODg3NDM3NTIz?cjc=hmnhji6

Regular Training
2023-11-15 18:30 - 21:15
Dress – FTU / C3
Recruits – Sqn Issue Blue T-shirt / Dark Pants
Note – recruits were recently issued a blue Sqn T-shirt. They will wear these for many common events. We may still have them wear their white dress shirts for more dress events until their uniforms are in.

Pipe and Drum Practice - New musicians
2023-11-14 18:00 - 20:00
Cadets whom wish to join the band should come out tonight.

Monsignor Doyle School – side door by Track . 1800h.

Dress – Civilian clothing.

Remembrance Parade
2023-11-11 09:00 - 12:00
Details to follow
Cadets will be marking from Armoury to join parade, then marching down to Galt Centotaph. Dismissal will occur at conclusion of parade from Armoury.

Event:

Remembrance Parade – Galt

Classification:

Community Support

Purpose:

Cadets will participate in the Cambridge Remembrance Parade

Details:

Cadets will meet at Armoury
Cadets will dismiss from Armoury

Date
11 Nov 2023

Times

0900h arrival at Armoury
Dismissal approx 1200h from Armoury

Transportation:

Cadets will march in the city parade.

Accommodations:

None.

Dress:

Cdt parka outer shell, with liner as required. Gloves / Toque w cadet.
Tunic w tie. Pants, belt, socks, boots, wedge.

Recruits – White shirt, dark pants, coat. Gloves and Toque required.

Special
Instructions:

Vital – Eat breakfast before attending.

OPI
Capt Legge

Vigil
2023-11-10 20:00 - 2023-11-11 10:00
Event:

Vigil

Classification:

Community Support

Purpose:

Unit service to remember

Details:

Galt Cenotaph, immediately following Drumhead Service at GRACE BIBLE CHURCH

This event is for cadets in their Second year or more of cadets. No recruits will participate.

Date
Sat 10 Nov 2023 to Sun 11 Nov 2023

Times

2000h
Ends when Remembrance Service Begins

Transportation:

None.

Accommodations:

Cadets will be sleeping in church. Bring:
· PJs
· Sleeping bag
· Mattress
· Toiletries
· Pillow

Messing:
Snacks and drinks through night will be available.
Breakfast will be provided to all cadets in the morning.

Dress:

Cdt parka outer shell, with liner as required. Gloves / Toque
Tunic w tie. Pants, belt, socks, boots, wedge.

note – Cadets should ensure they bring items listed under Accomidations.

Special
Instructions:
This will count towards Volunteer Time hours for the cadets OSSD

OPI
Capt Legge

Cadets will be put into shits to work in teams.
The teams will typically spend during their ‘ on time’ 30 mins on vigil, then 30 min inside getting warm while another team is on the cenotaph.
Exact times will depend on how many cadets we have.
With 8 teams- the average on period may be 3 hours.

Drumhead Service
2023-11-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Grace Bible Church Cambridge, 2 Grand Ave, Cambridge, On, N1R 7H6, Canada
Event:

Drumhead Service

Classification:

Community Support

Purpose:

Unit service of Remembrance

Details:

Cadets will meet at GRACE BIBLE CHURCH ( Beside Galt Cenotaph)

Date
Fri 10 Nov 2023

Times

Cadets Arrive by 1830h.
Drumhead begins at 1900h.
Cadets Dismiss 2045h approx
( those cadets staying for vigil will not depart)

Transportation:

None.

Accommodations:

Dress:

Cdt parka outer shell, with liner as required. Gloves / Toque
Tunic w tie. Pants, belt, socks, boots, wedge.

Recruits – White shirt, dark pants, coat.

Special
Instructions:
This will count towards Volunteer Time hours for the cadets OSSD

OPI
Capt Legge

Church located beside Galt Cenotaph, please use Front door.

Regular Training - Cancelled
2023-11-08 18:30 - 21:15
CANCELLED DUE TO ICY CONDITIONS>
See msg board post from CO.

C5 – FTU
Recruits – White shirt / dark pants

Pipe and Drum Practice
2023-11-07 18:00 - 20:00

Ayr Remembrance Parade
2023-11-05 13:30 - 15:00
Parade in Ayr
Dress – C1 Blue Uniform / White Shirt dark pants
( cadets will wear the highest order of dress they have)
Note – cadet may of course wear their parka shell. They will NOT wear the fleece liner alone with their blue uniform.

Event:

Ayr Remembrance Parade

Classification:

Community Support

Purpose:

Support Community

Details:

Participate in parade.
Meeting point at Community Center / Queen Elizabeth arena on Church Street.

Date
Sunday 5 Nov 2023

Times

Arrive 1330h.
Parade step off at 1345, service begins 1400h
Dismiss there at approx. 3pm

Transportation:

Cadets will meet in AYR at the Queen Elizabeth arena.

Accommodations:

None.

Dress:

Cdt parka outer shell, with liner as required.
Complete uniform with blue tunic and tie.
Cadets without Blues – FTU with Parka.
Recruits – Boots / Coat / dark pants

Special
Instructions:

This will count towards Volunteer Time hours for the cadets OSSD
Parents are welcome to attend the service – held in Downtown Ayr at the Cenotaph

OPI
Capt Legge

Veterans Dinner
2023-11-04 17:00 - 20:00
Dress – White shirt / dark pants for ALL Cadets attending.

Location – Galt Legion, Veterans Way in Galt

Cadets please arrive at 1700h or so. ( to help set up)
Dinner will begin at 1800.
Dinner should end, and you should be done 1930-2000h approx.

Signed up

Christie
Lakhanpal, D
Lakhanpal, V
Plante-Doey, S
Campbell
De Jesus,
Lees.

Poppy Drive
2023-11-04 08:30 - 16:30
See details on bulletin board. Morning and afternoon shifts – room for 20 cadets on each shift.

Parent drivers will be needed.
See details here:

Event:

Poppy Drive

Classification:

Community Support

Purpose:

Raise funds in Support of Legion Poppy Fund.

Details:

Cadets will meet at Galt Legion on Ainsle Street/ Veterans Way.
Cadets will be transported to locations to gather public support, then be returned to Legion.
There are two sessions available. Cadets may participate in one session. Cadets may (if space is available) participate in both.

Please sign up on the attached sign up sheet.

Date
Saturday 4 Nov 2023

Times

0830-1200 – Session 1
1200-1300 ( Lunch)
1300-1630h– Session 1

Transportation:

Parents who are available to drive and pick up would be appreciated.

Accommodations:

None.

Dress:

Cdt parka outer shell, with liner as required.
Complete blue uniform ( C3) with tunic and tie.
Recruits – Boots / Coat / dark pants

Special
Instructions:
This will count towards Volunteer Time hours for the cadets OSSD

OPI
Capt Legge

Biathlon Day
2023-11-04 08:15 - 15:30
Running / Shooting biathlon event for a team of 8 cadets.

arrive at Armoury – 0815h having already had breakfast.
return to Armoury – approx 1530h. ( cadets will have time to call or text from bus on way back)

Dress – Appropriate civilian clothing for sports / running outside. There will be periods of intense sports / running, and then sitting / waiting.
Bring layers to keep warm. Hat, gloves recommended.

Bring – water bottle, snacks, HEALTH CARD.

Lunch will be provided.

Wings Parade - Regular Training
2023-11-01 18:30 - 21:15
Dress – C1
Recruits in White Shirt/ Dark Pants

Parent SSC meeting at 1900h upstairs

CO will march on at at 2030h.

NO BAND TONIGHT
2023-10-31 18:00 - 20:00
No band tonight. Have fun.

Halloween
2023-10-31
Watch the streets for kids!

Regular Training
2023-10-25 18:30 - 21:15
Dress – FTU
Recruits white shirt / dark pants.

Band Practice
2023-10-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-26 18:00 - 20:00

Regular Training
2023-10-18 18:30 - 21:15
FTU ( C5)

Regular training
2023-10-11 18:30 - 21:15
Dress – FTU (C5)
Recruits – White shirt / black pants.

Gliding Day
2023-10-09 07:00 - 16:30
Event:

Spring Gliding Day

Classification:

Familiarization Training

Purpose:

To allow each cadet an opportunity to fly during each training year.

Details:

This event is weather dependant. It may be called off at the start of the day, or at any point during due to weather conditions, resulting in an early return.

Cadets will rendezvous at the Armoury at the start time and will transport to Airport via schoolbus. Cadets will engage in ground handling activity, flying and recreational concurrent activities. Lunch will be provided on site however cadets are encouraged to bring personal water bottles. At the conclusion of flying cadets will be bussed back to the Armoury for dismissal.

There is only room for 30 cadets to attend Maximum.

Start Time

MONDAY, 09 Oct 2023 @ 0700 hrs

Return Time

MONDAY, 09 Oct 2023 @ 1630 hrs (approx.)

Location:

Pickup and Drop off with be from the Cambridge Armoury

Transportation:

Bus Provided

Accommodations:

None Required

Messing:
Messing (lunch) will be provided.

Dress:

Appropriate Civilian Attire in accordance with weather. |Good running shoes – as you will be on tarmac pushing gliders.
Bring Sports equipment (baseball, glove, soccer ball, etc.) for use while waiting. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Cadets must have their valid health card with them.

Octoberfest Parade
2023-10-09 07:00 - 12:00
More info here for cadets participating in the annual Thanksgiving Oktoberfest Parade in KW.
( Cadets from other units will be there as well )

Timings:

0645 – meet at Church ( location below)
0700h – receive position in parade, get changed. ( you can leave backpack at church)
0800h – Marshall will begin positioning cadets along parade
0830h – Parade steps off.
0930h – Start of parade will get to end.
1000h – First busses transport teams back to church.
1100h – Parade ends ( approx. time)
1200h – All cadets should be back to church by this time for pick up. ( the earlier they carry a sign, the earlier they will be done. )

Clothing:
Cadets will NOT be in cadet uniform.
Sign & Flag carriers will be required to wear German Tracht (i.e. dirndl or lederhosen) while other students may be required to wear clown costumes. All costumes and Tracht will be provided by Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest. All provided costumes MUST be returned at the end of the parade. Please leave valuables at home to avoid loss. You may bring a backpack or bag to store your outer clothing, which will be kept at the gathering spot.

Recommended to wear ( to go with what you’ll be issued):

Beige or white tights
White knee socks (girls)
Grey knee socks (boys)
White, plain blouse (plain, no design – short or long sleeve)
Good walking shoes
Plain white gloves or mitts

( her are some 296 Cadets ready to hit parade. Rem- the dresses, dirndl, lederhosen and such were provided. But if you have your own? Bring it! )

Details for Parade Day Morning;
Volunteers are required to be at Church of the Good Shepard, 116 Queen Street N between 6:45-7:00am for registration. Cadets must have completed permission form with them.

Volunteers will get changed into their appropriate costumes.

Parade Marshalls will pick up volunteers in small groups to guide them to the start of the parade.

The Marshall will stay with their group throughout the parade.

Details on event here:
EAS-2023-Oktoberfest-Parade
Or here:

http://www.296aircadets.com/volunteers-needed-octoberfest-parade-2/

Holiday - Thanksgiving
2023-10-09

SSC / Parents Meeting.
2023-10-04 19:00 - 20:00
Monthly meeting of Sponsor Committee and Parents
Armoury – upstairs 1900h.
Will end prior to parade at 2030h.

Regular Training - CO's Parade/ Recruits begin Training
2023-10-04 18:30 - 21:15
Dress – C1 all cadets
Recruits white shirt / dark pants

SSC – parent meeting at 1900h. All parents encourages to attend.

Parade held beginning at 2030 – with a significant promotions to be presented.
Parents encouraged to attend – please be seated by 2030.

Recruiting Open House - 27 Sept
2023-09-27 19:00 - 20:00
Learn what cadets do! Come out at 1900h to see a quick presentation and learn about cadets.
Entire presentation for parents and prospective cadets will last about 45 minutes.

Cambridge Armoury
1 Valour Place
Cambridge, Ontario
( located beside bus terminal in Downtown Galt, lots of parking on side of building)

Cadets ( with paperwork completed) will begin training on 4 Oct 2023.

Regular Training
2023-09-27 18:30 - 21:15
