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Weekly Announcements - Mar 26 - Apr 1
Mandatory Training:
Mandatory training will return this week at Catholic Central High School, 450 Dundas Street, from 1815h-2100h.
The dress code for this week will be:
Cadets – C5 (FTUs)
CAF Members – CADPAT
Civilians – Business
Please note that this Wednesday, 29 Mar, LEVEL ONE CADETS training will be at Royal School Building (RSB) located at 701 Oxford Street East for range. ALL OTHER CADETS (with the exception of those who have been told are assisting at RSB) are training at CCH as previously stated.
Squadron Sports day - 15 Apr 2023
Mark your calendars - A squadron wide sports day will be held Saturday 15th April 2023. This event is open at no cost to all cadets. Tentative timings are as follows:
1315 - 1330 Meet/drop off at Royal School Building, Wolseley Barracks
1330 - 1630 Gym activies led by senior cadets
1630 - 1700 Walk/march to Palasad (Oxford St)
1700 - 2000 Dinner and Bowling
2000 - 2015 Pick up at Palasade
Please wear or bring gym clothes appropriate for indoor gym activities and a full water bottle.
Sign up to follow in coming weeks!
Optional Training:
This Sunday, March 26th, 2023, optional training will return at the Royal School Building inside Wolseley Barracks, located at 701 Oxford Street East, London ON. Please enter the base from the Elizabeth St. entrance, where you will pull into the gate and make your way to the Royal School Building. Directions can be found on the website.
In the event that our location at Wolseley Barracks is moved from the Royal School Building to someplace else on base, such as Beaver Hall, we will send out an update email as soon as we are made aware of the change. Sudden location changes like those last week are beyond our control entirely but we will continue to provide updates via email as soon as we are aware.
The schedule for Sunday's training is :
Band – 1000-1130 hrs
Break – 1130-1200 hrs
Drill Team – 1200-1330 hrs
Drone Flying – 1330-1430 hrs
Due to the changes in timing and location cadets are strongly advised to pack lunches instead of buying them, as both the time and location are less conducive to going out to eat.
As always, Band and Drone activities (ground school) remain open to all cadets who wish to participate. Dress is civilian attire; bring musical instruments as applicable.
Please contact CI Alves at alvest2233@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Level 4 Assessments:
Level 4 cadets are reminded that their teaching assessment lesson choice is due tomorrow, Sunday Mar 26. Please follow the instructions outlined in the email and contact CI Alves at alvest2233@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Canadian Armed Forces Tech Talks:
This month, interested cadets will continue to have the opportunity to attend virtual information sessions hosted by CAF members regarding the different various technician roles in the Forces. These presentations are non-mandatory and expected to run from approximately 2100h-2135h. The remaining presentations include:
Military Museums: 30 March (Thursday)
You will need access to your Cadet 365 account to attend these sessions. For questions about the presentation or your Cadet 365 account, please contact CI Baptiste at Mark.Baptiste@cadets.gc.ca.
Supply: Any new cadets who have not yet received their uniform are reminded to ensure they have submitted their measurements and request for new uniform through the squadron’s online portal located on the squadron website; SUPPLY/UNIFORM | 614rcacs (614aircadets.org)
Squadron Sponsoring Committee: In its continuous efforts to support the squadron, the SSC is selling 614 T-shirts and hats at $10 each. If you are interested in giving back to 614 and owning a piece of lovely merchandise, please consider making a purchase!
Summer Training and Cadet Activities Program (CAP)
Hello All!
It is finally time to begin thinking of applying for summer training or the CAP which is available for Cadets in levels 1 and 2. I have included below all available summer training courses for Summer 2023. Please take a look and ENSURE you're eligible for the course, before emailing me to sign up for it. This year there are in-person and distance learning courses available.
Once you have decided which course you'd like to apply for, send an email to the Squadron email (614rcacs@gmail.com) to submit your choice. The deadline to apply is MARCH 24th
Applications for Staff, Exchange, National Cadet Advisory Council and National Level courses are CLOSED
Best,
Lieutenant Golshan
Administration Officer

Summer Training Courses


Cadet Activities Program (Level 1 and 2)

Pre-requisites

All Cadets will have access to their own cadet email address ending in "cdt.cadets.gc.ca", which will allow them to access Cadet resources. This will be beneficial and be used for Summer training and other purposes.
What is Cadet365?
Cadet365 is a collaborative platform for Cadets and Adult Staff across Canada. The suite provides access to familiar products like Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Planner, OneNote and OneDrive. The aim of the suite is to promote collaboration and facilitate remote work.
The innovative cloud-based platform enables the team to work on both personal and work devices. This is a proven solution that balances the need to innovate and continue working with the need to maintain security and accountability.
How does Cadet365 work?
After you have completed your onboarding process, you will always have access to the Microsoft365 suite on your personal or work device. You will be able to use the different apps to collaborate with your colleagues. To complete the onboarding process, you will need to contact the administration officer, Lieutenant Golshan at 614rcacs@gmail.com to obtain your email address and initial password, which you must change. Then, click the link below to complete the onboarding process:
Cadet365 Resources Access
What is the Air Cadet Program?
The Cadet Program is one of the largest federally sponsored youth programs in Canada.
It is a national program for young Canadians aged 12 to 18 who are interested in participating in a variety of fun, challenging and rewarding activities while learning about the Air activities of the Canadian Armed Forces. Cadets are encouraged to become active, responsible members of their communities. They make valuable contributions to Canadian society on a daily basis in terms of environmental, citizenship and community activities. Cadets also learn valuable life and work skills such as teamwork, leadership and citizenship.
Cadets are not members of the Canadian Armed Forces, nor are they expected to join the military. While they are introduced to Air activities of the Canadian Armed Forces and certain traditions, they are also introduced to many other respectable career choices that are available to them.
Through the Cadet Program, the Government of Canada is investing in today’s youth and Canada’s future.
The Cadet Program is community-based. The program succeeds through strong community support and involvement. Cadets in turn make valuable contributions to their communities.
What do we do?
Air Cadets learn the principles of aviation, while some learn to become glider pilots, pilots of engine-propelled aircraft or both.
Why do youth aged 12 to 18 years old join cadets?
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To have fun;
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To be with their friends or to make new ones;
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To partake in interesting and unique challenges;
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To participate in diverse training at no cost;
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To learn valuable life skills (work and personal);
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To improve their self-confidence and sense of responsibility;
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To pursue an interest in the Canadian Armed Forces; and To be part of a program that is both welcoming and nurturing, where they feel included and have a sense of belonging.
Five things to remember about the Cadet Program
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Invites all Canadian youth aged 12 to 18;
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Instills Canadian military values;
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Develops in youth attributes of citizenship, leadership and fitness;
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Balances safety and challenge; and
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Leaves a positive life-long impact through a set of positive youth outcomes.
Five things to remember about Cadets
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Cadets are proud Canadians and proud citizens;
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Cadets are healthy in mind and body;
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Cadets contribute to Canada’s future;
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Cadets seek and appreciate healthy discipline; and
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Cadets represent Canada in a positive light.
Fundraising
There are no fees associated with participating in the Air Cadet program. To run 614 Forest City Squadron, the expenses are roughly $55,000 per year, before any trips or extra activities for the Cadets! Since the Department of National Defense (DND), only covers a portion of the training that the cadets receive, the Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC) must raise funds to meet the annual squadron training budget. This is why our fundraising efforts are so important!,
Annually the squadron is assessed and is required to pay a fee to the Air Cadet League of Canada - Ontario Provincial Committee of $54 per cadet. The assessment is paid by every squadron in the province to support effective speaking competitions, volunteer screening, the selection process for advanced cadet training courses and international exchanges, regional gliding centres, insurance for all cadets while at cadet functions, public relations, and other activities of the Air Cadet League.
The SSC holds various fundraising activities during the year. However, without the generous support of the community, the squadron budget cannot be met and the cadets risk losing out on many activities.
Financial donations are gladly accepted and extremely welcome, of course, and we will issue tax receipts for the current tax year.
THE 614 SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE WARMLY THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Air Cadet League Raffle!
Hello All!
The Air Cadet League - Ontario Provincial Committee is having their annual raffle draw with AMAZING prizes to be won this year. There will be a top grand prize of 5000$ to be won and many more. Take a look at the website, and be sure to select "FOREST CITY 614" Squadron as it will help support us!
Visit the Air Cadet League Raffle webpage now!
We're back to start 2023 bigger than ever!! Our last two 2022 jackpots were our best ever, and winners took home over $46,000! The money our 5050 efforts have raised will help offset costs for a great program this year, and ensure we leave No Cadet Behind!
This time, we have THREE Early Bird Prizes for our Take Flight edition!
Dream big of the sun with a really great reason to support local youth. So buy now early to help beat the winter blahs with a big Win, and have even more ways to win now with three early birds!!
Early Bird 1: $500
Draw Date: January 26
Early Bird 2: $1000
Draw Date: February 2
Early Bird 3: $1000 (ALL NEW)
Draw Date: February 16
Grand Prize: $5000 Minimum Guaranteed!
Draw Date: March 2, 2:59PM
Tickets start as low as $10, get yours now at: aclopc5050.com/ --- We're also offering three options, with 500 tickets for $40, our best value yet!!
Every dollar raised helps our Air Cadet youth soar to new heights. Play now for your chance to win big, and to support local youth through a fantastic program.
Each ticket purchased provides youth Air Cadets of Ontario with the opportunity to learn unmatched leadership skills, develop lifelong relationships and pursue opportunities in aviation. A program that benefits enormously from your support!
