177 RCACS Winnipeg

Announcements

**All training will be virtual until further notice **

TRAINING:
This week's training is "Problem Solving / Trivia Night"!

Check the training schedule link:  https://177rcacs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022_02-18_Training-Schedule.pdf
for the choice of activities Cadets can participate in and the link to the classrooms.

Choices are:
Harry Potter - Escape Room - WIZARDS, WITCHES AND OTHER MAGICAL FOLKS!
* The game experience is best when played on a desktop, laptop or tablet.
Officer & Senior Cadet Trivia - get to know more about your Officers and Senior Cadets and some fun facts about them.  Can you guess who they are?
Survival Kit Scavenger Hunt - Do you have what you need for a survival kit?  

SUPPLY:
We will resume handing out/exchanging uniform parts when we are back in person.
Please keep a lookout for questions to the form you filled out with your measurements

NAME TAGS:
We have ordered some name tags in December. To assist with getting them to you when we transition back to hybrid learning please fill our the following form.

https://forms.gle/Efz9BmQLw6FA8CEV7

UNIFORMS (New and Current)
In order to get your uniform or uniform parts, YOU MUST FILL OUT THIS FORM:
https://forms.gle/HJDKnmyMzNmuG26g9

If you have already completed the form, keep an eye out this week for possible follow-up emails about sizing. 
 

CAF Famil "Tech Talks"

The objective is CAF Familiarization (CAF Famil), which is essentially an introduction to as many (Canadian Armed Forces) CAF members in as many occupations as possible. This is the team that ensures the CAF can maintain a strong, secure, engaged national defense policy.
Every “cool job” has many other unseen team members working together to ensure their operational effectiveness.  Every team member is essential, there are no “spare people” in the CAF. As these episodes are for general familiarization, they are open to all elements. The objective of these Tech Talks is to familiarize cadets with the many occupations that may otherwise be unknown to them.  **These are not mandatory for the Cadets to attend **

The Next upcoming Tech Talks is Thursday, 17 Feb 2022 (Aviation Systems Technician):

Cadets are encouraged to ask questions related to the guest presenter, an Aviation Systems Technician, via the Chat. She will be showcasing some of the tools of her trade, and equipment used to maintain and inspect components of the C-130. This is also of interest to Sea and Army cadets, as the potential exists for Occupational Transfer from CAF trades such as Bosun or Infantry, into the RCAF.

Link Below:
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Please remember to be courteous and come in with your video and mic muted unless asked otherwise.

This is not being run by the staff of 177 Squadron. And as such we will be limited in the assistance. Please make sure you are using MS Teams to access this presentation. 

CADET MEDALS
There are two medals that can be given out each year.
 
Below is a description of each medal award so that you can review see if you are eligible to submit an application(s).
 
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION CADET MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE
-    awarded in recognition for an individual that endeavors in citizenship that meet or enhance the aims  and objectives of the cadet movement
-    meets all requirements of the squadron annual mandatory and optional training programs
-    participated in a minimum of three community service events, in addition to those supported by the  squadron
-    regarded by peers and superiors as exemplifying the model cadet. Co-operation with peers and subordinates, comradeship, promoting goodwill and morale within the squadron, supporting and assisting fellow members, involved in the local community
 
LORD STRATHCONA MEDAL
-    encourages the improvement of the physical and intellectual capabilities of cadets.
-    foster patriotism in cadets through the  acquisition of a good knowledge of military matters
-    high level of physical fitness
-    Level 4 or higher, met all training requirements and 75% attendance
-    be regarded by peers and supervisors as exemplifying the model a cadet

DEADLINE:  26 FEB 2022

Application Link Below:

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSdHzj0ELtf8bN48FS_UB15a-YLvZk57qXOZOmzpsm8qxg4EQg%2Fviewform%3Fvc%3D0%26c%3D0%26w%3D1%26flr%3D0%26usp%3Dmail_form_link&data=04%7C01%7C%7C3829074c9dc2424947b008d9ea54e11f%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637798472552191440%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=wa5CRTLFbbnZRNs2Qqj2QykcggX1lzdvlQGKFDC7450%3D&reserved=0

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
Effective immediately per The Government of Manitoba COVID-19 Prevention Order updated on 12 Nov 21:

1) All cadets must meet one of the following criteria to participate in our in-person activities (once we are able to resume to in-person):   

a.            be fully vaccinated;  

b.            provide a negative test result (taken within 72 hours of the training day); or   

c.            provide proof from the Government of Manitoba that there is a medical reason to not be vaccinated against COVID-19

If you have any questions or concerns, please email  us at: 177Air@cadets.gc.ca 

ABSENCES
A reminder that if you are unable to attend a class, you still must complete the Absence Request Form on the website.  In addition, excused absences still count against your attendance percentage.  In order to be promoted or pass your level at the end of the year, your attendance must be ≥
60%.  You may be required to conduct make-up classes or additional training if you do not meet this requirement. 

SOCIAL MEDIA
Did you know we have 3 ways of getting information?

Website:   www.177rcacs.ca

Facebook:  177 RCACS - Cadet & Parent Page; https://www.facebook.com/groups/295561923844191/members
You will need to respond to 3 questions before being admitted as it is a closed group.

Instagram: 177rcacs