Cambridge Santa Claus Parade
2017-11-18 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Toronto)
Open for full details:

Start – Cadets will meet at 1715 h at the PUBLIC WORKS YARD behind FarmBoy. ( you can walk there via gate 100m behind Farm boy, or via Vehicle by Bishop Street)
End – we will stop at the corner near Langs and Industrial. We will not walk back to the start point. Cadets will be dismissed from here.
Parade steps off at 1800h. We expect to dismiss at approx 1900h – though depending on speed of parade – this is subject to a great deal of change.
Expect delays via vehicle due to road closures. Road blocks will go up at 1700h approx.
Suggest parents and cadets make plan to drop off / pick up at agreed too point. Cadets are welcome to call parents from staff phones at dismissal point. Make somewhere the cadet can walk too to meet parent – like Burger King or Harveys. Or parents can meet us at parade end point.
Dress – Band: Highland kit w Parka. Festive hats encouraged. Tinsel / lights on drums / Pipes ( that do not impede playing) would be Ok.
Other cadets – Uniform w parka. Cadets may wear cadet issue toque OR festive hats. Most of you will be holding provincial flags – so ensue you have gloves.
Recruits – Dress warm. Jacket. Festive hat or regular toque. Gloves. Warm footwear.
Parade Plan:
All provincial flags will be carried by members of squadron in uniform, along with band playing. Again Festive hats encouraged.
Recruits will carry squadron banner, and hold Giant Canadian Flag.
Pictures of past event here; https://www.flickr.com/photos/94953058@N07/albums/72157676836851805
Pic of where we meet, and where dismissal point is ( along with road closures) below.

Parent and Sponsor meeting
2017-11-15 19:00 - 20:00
Monthly meeting of parents and sponsor committee. Questions answered, review of upcoming events, funding. All parents and guardians of 296 cadets welcome to attend.

Regular Training
2017-11-15 18:30 - 21:30, 2017-10-25 18:15 - 21:15, 2017-10-18 18:15 - 21:15, 2017-10-11 18:45 - 21:15, 2017-09-20 18:15 - 21:15, 2017-09-13 18:15 - 21:15

Remembrance Parade
2017-11-11 09:00 - 12:30
Remembrance Day Parade
All cadets will be meeting at the Armoury NLT 0900h. Recruits will be in white shirt / dark pants with a WARM coat. All other cadets in uniform. Band in Highland.
Squadron will march to the parade start point, then proceed through the event with the legion.
Upon completion, squadron will return to Armoury for dismissal of all cadets, expected to be approx 1200h.
Parents are welcome to follow us on parade route ( it’s a quick pace) or meet us at the Cenotaph.

Vigil
2017-11-10 20:00 - 2017-11-11 09:30
Vigil
Cadets who signed up for the vigil will be staying overnight at the Church. These cadets are in L2 and up. ( NO recruits)
Bring sleeping bag, PJ,s, pillow, mattress and toiletries.
Cadets will be rotating on shifts overnight at cenotaph guards. When not on, they will have time to rest and have food.
Weather is to be VERY cold. Bring layers to wear – long johns, black gloves. ( Gloves that can actually grip the drill rifle. – black leather gloves recommended. )
All cadets on vigil guard will be in regular uniform – no highland kit.
In the morning, all cadets attending will be fed breakfast, and their gear moved to the Armoury. It can be picked up at the conclusion of the parade.

Drumhead Service
2017-11-10 18:00 - 20:00
Drumhead Service
Knox Church ( located beside Cenotaph in Galt
All cadets to be present in uniform / recruit uniform at 1800h to set up / practice. Drummers and Pipe Major in Highland Kit.
Even will begin for guests at 1900h.

At the end of the event ( approx 2000h) – the guard for the Vigil will be posted. Recruits, and those cadets not staying will be dismissed soon after.

Regular Training
2017-11-08 18:30 - 21:30
Recruits have regular training tonight.
White shirt and dark pants please.

All other cadets have fitness.
Sports clothes, running shoes, health cards.

Ayr Remembrance Parade
2017-11-05 08:00 - 17:00
This Sunday we will be participating in the Ayr Remembrance Parade. It is held the Sunday Prior to Remembrance Day each year. We have arranged for a bus to transport from the Armoury to the site, or you can travel direct there and meet us.
Meeting location is the Armoury at 1215h.. Bus will depart at 1230h
Meeting location in Ayr is at the end of Manley Street near Ayr Public School.
Parade will step off at approx 1330h, for brief march to Ayr Cenotaph.
Following end of parade, we will dismiss . Cadets taking bus will return direct to Armoury.
Dress – C1. Jackets / Parka’s required – rain is expected. Band in Highland Kit.
Recruits – Recruit uniform ( white shirt / dark pants) and as conservative a jacket / coat as you can find. ( Preferably no emblems or team jackets, but if its all you have – wear it.) Rain is probable – it is a rain or shine event.

Poppy Drive
2017-11-04
This Saturday we will be supporting the Legion Poppy Campaign. Two shifts will be avaialble for cadets, who will meet at the GALT legion. We’ll depart from there to locations throughout Cambridge to greet people and help the legion with the Poppy Drive.
30 cadets are needed for each shift. We’ll also need parent drivers.
Shift one – 0800-1200h
Lunch – 1200-1300h
Shift two – 1300h-1600h.
Time at this event will count as High School volunteer hours. Recruits are welcome to attend this event, and will be partnered with older cadets at the sites throughout the city.
Cadets will be in uniform.
Dress – C1. Jackets / Parka’s required – rain is expected. Recruits – Recruit uniform ( white shirt / dark pants) and as conservative a jacket / coat as you can find. ( Preferably no emblems or team jackets, but if its all you have – wear it.) Rain is probable – it is a rain or shine event.

Sports Friday
2017-11-03 18:45 - 21:30, 2017-10-27 18:45 - 21:30, 2017-10-13 18:45 - 21:30, 2017-10-06 18:45 - 21:30

Wings Parade
2017-11-01 20:00 - 21:00
Parade steps off at 2000h.
Parents and guests welcome to attend.

Regular Training - CO's parade
2017-11-01 18:30 - 21:30

Halloween Eve
2017-10-31

NCO Development Weekend
2017-10-20 17:30 - 2017-10-22 14:30
Cadets to arrive Friday by 1730h.
Return time expected Sunday 1430h.

We’ll be staying in hard barracks over the weekend.
Cadets will be required to bring sleeping bag, mattress, Pillow.
Classes will be a mixture of classroom environment, and outdoor. Be prepared with dress to be outdoors.
Running water/ washrooms. ( no showers though)

Cadets attending were given a full breifing on what to bring and what to expect.

Parent + Sponsor Meeting
2017-10-18 19:00 - 20:00

Holiday - Thanksgiving
2017-10-09

Reg Training - CO's parade
2017-10-04 18:15 - 21:15
Promotions will be held beginning at 2030h.

Tag Weekend
2017-09-28 - 2017-10-01
See board for details.
Cadets expected to attend at least three of the possible six sessions.
( thurs eve, fri eve, Early AM sat, late AM sat, afternoon Sat, Sun )
Cadets should sign up for spots in advance, some have limited spaces

Regular Training / Recruit Training Begins
2017-09-27 18:15 - 21:15
Recruits to be down at 1900h to begin training.
Must have completed paperwork package and supporting documents with them.

Recruit Open house
2017-09-20 19:30 - 20:15, 2017-09-13 19:30 - 20:15
Come find out what Air Cadets can offer you! We’ll make a short presentation, and answer your questions. If you’re interested, you’ll take a paperwork package to fill out and return on the 27th when you begin training!

Flying Scholarship begins
2017-09-17
Sunday classes begin on this date.
Refer to class schedule here : https://gragfsp.shutterfly.com/calendar
