Information on the up-coming cadet registration for new recruits, and validation for all returning cadets, will be out shortly. We are excited too see you all.
ACR IMFORMATION
ANNUAL CEREMONIAL REVIEW CEREMONY
LOCATION: MAX BELL ARENA
Cadet arrival: 0800hrs
DRESS: Civilian clothing HAIR DONE! BRING YOUR DRESS UNIFORM pressed and ready for inspection ON a hanger in a garmet bag or covered in a garbage bag. Do not forget any parts. Boots (polish, cloth to fix scuffs), Pants, Shirt, Tunic, Tie, Wedge.
FOOD: Please ensure Cadets eat a proper breakfast. Lunch is provided for cadets - bring snacks if needed. Be sure to BRING A WATER BOTTLE
PARENT / GUEST ARRIVAL: 1245hrs, seated by 1300hrs, for 1315 start.
DRESS: Business Casual
Cadets can leave at the end of the Parade, around 1530
BANQUET
Doors open at 1730 and the banquet starts at 1800.
Optional dance to start when the banquet is finished at approximately 2100, and
Cadet pick-up will be at 2330 SHARP!!!
Cadet dress for ACR banquet:
All cadets will be required to attend in their C2 uniform. A cadet may wear either:
1. White Dress shirt & black bow tie OR
2. Issued blue shirt and black bow tie OR
3. issued blue shirt & tie
No name tags or wedges are to be worn to the dinner.
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cjcr-policy/cjcr-dress-instructions/chapter-6/annex-f.html
DRESS for Guests: Business Formal
For the Dance portion of the ACR banquet cadets may wear:
1. Stay in their C2 mess uniform OR
2. Change into a formal / semi formal outfit that is cadet appropriate or what you would wear to a school formal and does not show a cadets midriff.
June 4 - ACR Practice Update
IMPORTANT UPDATE: On Tues, June 4 we will continue ACR practice. There will be no CO’s parade. The dress is FTUs. See you there!
Power Familiarization Flights
The Squadron will be conducting Power Familiarization Flights on Saturday, 1 Jun and Sunday 2 Jun 24. The flights will be staged from the Calgary Flying Club at the Springbank Airport, between 0800-1230hrs each day. The sign-up sheet is posted here:
Insert link to the sheet > https://forms.gle/6yy4ciAVycx76fV29
Please provide your Last Name, First Name, Training Level, Weight (in pounds), and whether you have been flying yet this year (glider in fall 2023 or May 2024, or power in June 2023).
We will prioritize flights based on your previous flying experiences with the Squadron, priority will go to those cadets who have not yet been flying, and then to those cadets who have not yet had a Power Familiarization Flight.
The sign-up sheets will close midnight, Monday 27 May.
The final Flying List will be posted by Wednesday, May 29. The Flying List will also include the time of your flight, along with other important information.
As always, if you don’t make the Flying List this time, you’ll be given priority for the next flying opportunities.