Announcements

16 JAN 2021

ALL LEVEL 5 & SENIOR CADET MEETING - MANDATORY

There will be a MANDATORY all Level 5 and Senior Cadet meeting this Thursday at 7:00pm.

Meeting link: Mandatory - All Senior/Level 5 meeting

If you are unable to attend this meeting, you must inform the office NO LATER THAN Wednesday, Jan 20 and provide a reason.

TRAINING

Classroom Links:
Level 1 link: Level 1 Classroom
Level 2 link: Level 2 Classroom
Level 3 link: Level 3 Classroom
Level 4 link: Level 4 Classroom
Level 5 link: Level 5 Classroom

ATTENDANCE

A reminder that if you are going to miss Cadets, you MUST complete the Cadet Absentee Request Form on the website.
Please be courteous so that the Level Officers and Instructors are not waiting for you to appear for your class.
If you do not fill out one by the Thursday evening before the class you are marked as 'Absent' not 'Excused'.
Link on website: https://177rcacs.ca/cadet-absence-form/

WARRANT OFFICER MERIT REVIEW BOARDS
For Senior Cadets only (FSgt and Up)

The Cadet program requires that, in order to receive a promotion Flight Sergeant (FSgt) to Warrant Officer Second Class (WO2), and WO2 to Warrant Officer First Class (WO1) a Cadet must demonstrate their skills in front of a review board. The board will decide who, based on their performance and by using measurable evaluation, is ready to take on the next challenge in their cadet career.
Any FSgt and up that wishes to take part on the Warrant Officer Boards, they will be taking place on 26 Mar 2021.
More information on the process will be coming soon.

JOINT SQUADRON PARADE NIGHT - 05 FEB 2021
We are pleased to announce that we will be conducting a joint Squadron parade night with 187 Foothills Air Cadet Squadron based from outside of Calgary. We look forward to having 187 RCACS Cadets and their staff join us on the evening of Feb 5th.

SUMMER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, the summer training program was required to be modified. In order to operate safely in the COVID-19 environment, a variety of delivery methods will be used, reduced number of in-person CTC courses, billets and CTCs operating during summer 2021.

The majority of summer training courses will conducted virtually - offering online courses and activities again this summer.

Air Cadets will be able to apply for up to 7 virtual CTC courses; however there is no guarantee that you will receive all of your choices.

The following 2 courses will be offered in-person.

Advanced Aerospace; 04 Jul - 14 Aug 2021
Survival Instructor; 18 Jul - 27 Aug 2021

Cadets applying for these must have the pre-requisites in order to be considered for the courses. If a Cadet applies, there is no guarantee they will be provided an offer to attend, due to the limited number of spots available.

The following courses will be offered virtually. The course will run over the weeks from 05-Jul to 13-Aug. No specific dates are available at this time.

Basic Aviation
Advanced Aviation
Basic Aviation Technology & Aerospace
Advanced aviation Technology- Airport Operations
Basic Survival
Military Band (General)
Pipe Band (General)
Cadet Correspondent Course
Pleasure Craft Operator Course
Restricted Operators Certificate - Marine
LED Talks
Build a Boat, Rope Bridge, airplane
Cadet Cyber Training Course
Effective Communications
Fieldcraft Engineering
GPS Navigation & Geocaching
Instructional Techniques
Leadership
Social Justice / Entrepreneurship
Fitness & Sports
Web Programming
World of Cadets
Year 5 Workshops
Youniverse

Further information will be provided in the coming weeks. This information is being provided to you now so that you have the ability to plan our summer and think about what course may interest you.

An online application will be sent out in the next few weeks as well with a specific deadline. Any late applications may not be considered, therefore please ensure that once the application is available that you complete it by the required deadline. All applications need to be reviewed by the CO and forwarded to the Regionally Headquarters and therefore we require enough time in advance of the final deadline to complete the review.

Staff Cadets: There will also be an opportunity for Senior Cadets to apply for in-person & virtual staff cadet positions. Further information will be coming and will be part of the application process.

At any time during the planning and execution of summer training 2021, changes in the COVID-19 environment may dictate the necessity to alter, cancel, or delay training opportunities.

ALL PARENT MEETING
The Parent Sponsoring Committee, will be holding a virtual All Parent Meeting on Friday, Jan 22 at 6:30pm.

All parents with Cadets in the Squadron are requested to attend.

Meeting details and link will be sent in a separate email.

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Email: 177Air@cadets.gc.ca
Phone: 204-612-4697
Website: 177rcacs.ca
Facebook: 177 RCACS (Official Site)
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