No Training
2018-01-03, 2017-12-27 | ON

Holiday - New Years Day
2018-01-01

Holiday - Boxing Day
2017-12-26

Holiday - Christmas Day
2017-12-25

Parent + Sponsor Meeting - Cancelled
2017-12-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto)
Monthly meeting of parents and sponsor committee. Questions answered, review of upcoming events, funding. All parents and guardians of 296 cadets welcome to attend.
Due to the change in venue, and no events coming up over the holiday – we will not hold a meeting in Dec. Next meeting is 17 Jan 2018

Christmas Mess Dinner
2017-12-20 18:00 - 21:30
See board / msg board for details.
Timing is 1800 for 1830h.

Only cadets whom signed up to attend the dinner are required. ( it was open to all cadets – but as for most events like this – there is a final date to sign up and x number of meals thereby ordered).
Any cadet whom did not sign up will not be marked absent this evening – it’s just an early holiday break from cadets for them.
If however you signed up to attend, and you don’t show up – that’s a formal and very costly absence.

Mess Dress. ( http://www.296aircadets.com/air-cadet-dress-instructions/ )

Band Practice
2017-12-19 18:00 - 21:00
Note – held at ARMOURY this week!
Jr 1800-1900.
Sr / comp band 1900 – 2100

Sports Night
2017-12-15 18:45 - 21:00, 2017-12-01 18:45 - 21:00

Regular Training
2017-12-13 18:15 - 21:15, 2017-12-06 18:15 - 21:15, 2017-11-29 18:30 - 21:30, 2017-11-22 18:15 - 21:30, 2017-11-15 18:30 - 21:30

Band Practice
2017-12-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2017-12-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2017-11-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2017-11-21 18:00 - 21:00
Doyle.
Jr 1800-1900.
Sr / comp band 1900 – 2100

Cambridge Market Cleanup
2017-12-10 15:00 - 18:00
Cadets will assist in teardown of the Christmas Market being held at City Hall.
8 cadets are needed. Details on board.

Stuff A Bus - Now called Cram the Coach
2017-12-10
First Shift 0900-1200
Second Shift 1200-1500
Third Shift 1500-1800
Third shift will help Cambridge Fire Department unload the Vehicle. they Can be dismissed when that is complete ( which may be earlier than 1800h)

Event will collect non-perishable food for the Firefighters Basket and the Cambridge Self help food bank.

Location – Zehrs at Cambridge centre
Dress – Appropriate Civilian clothing. Be prepared to stand outside in cold. ( Hats/ gloves /etc).

Sports Day
2017-12-09 08:30 - 15:00
Sports day for all cadets in 296 Squadron.
Monsignor Doyle school.
0830h to 1500h.
Cadets should wear fitness type clothing. ( shorts , t-shirt, etc).
Non marking running shoes.
Water bottle
All cadets must have HEALTH CARD.

Morning – Fitness assessment
Afternoon – Recreational sports.
Lunch will be provided.

OPC ticket sales at Cambridge Centre
2017-12-02 09:00 - 13:00
See board for details.
0900-1300h.

Recruit Uniform Night
2017-11-28 18:30 - 20:30
Recruits to attend tonight.
Will cover ironing, polishing.
Cadets recommended to bring their uniform, boots and boot polishing kit with them.

Dress – Appropriate civilian clothing.

Sports Friday
2017-11-24 18:45 - 21:00

Cambridge Santa Claus Parade
2017-11-18 17:00 - 19:30
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.

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.
