Regular Training
This Thursday will be a regular training night for all cadets. The dress for this week is C5 (FTU) or appropriate civilian attire if exchange of uniform is required with Supply. Cadets are to wear a white dress shirt and dark coloured pants if they have not yet been issued their uniform. Arrival time is 6:30 at Ecole Secondaire Pierre-De-Blois, 1310 Chapman Mills Dr, Nepean, Ontario, K2J 6L9. Parents are to pick up their child no later than 9:15 PM. Parents are encouraged to attend the closing parade in the gym that takes place at 9:00 PM
Outdoor Footwear at Pierre de Blois High School
All cadets are not to wear outdoor shoes to cadets and will be expected to arrive with two pairs of footwear (outdoor and indoor). There will be a designated area for cadets to change from their outdoor to indoor footwear. There will be consequences for cadets who do not follow this direction that include not being allowed into the gymnasium area and being sent home
Absence from Cadet Training
If cadets will be absent from cadet training they are to complete the Absence form.
Upcoming Activities
Please consult the squadron calendar on our website for details (i.e. sign up, transportation etc.) for upcoming general and optional team activities. While we understand that situations may unexpectedly arise from time to time, we expect that parents pick up their child in a timely manner from all cadet activities per their respective timings.
Next Week’s Virtual Training Night
Please note that next week’s training night will be virtual as we do not have access to the school. Further instructions to follow.
Survey on feasibility of creating a French Air Cadet Squadron in Ottawa.
For some some time now there has been a project to stat a French unit in Ottawa to accommodate those want to participate in the air cadet program in French in Ottawa. After some with the Air Cadet league, a survey has been created by our chain of command to poll cadets, parents, and adult staff on this project and it’s feasibility. Parents and cadets are encouraged to complete this survey by February 15th.
Band
75 & 742 Band Programs are accepting new members!
Are you interested in performing in one of our national award-winning ensembles?
Check our Brass & Reed info sheet to learn more about our Marching and concert Band!
Check our Pipes & Drums info sheet to learn more about our “Scottish” heritage ensemble!
Check our Highland Dancing info sheet to learn more about our newest addition to the Band Programs!
Questions? LCol Jean-François Lambert, 75 & 742 Band Programs, [email protected]
Cadet Canteen
Our canteen runs at break time each Thursday. We offer a variety of snacks and drinks for sale. Payment can be made via Square (Interac debit/Visa) with a $5 minimum, and cash. Items range from 50 cents to $1.50 each.
Administration
If there are changes to a cadets medical and/or personal information please direct them as soon as possible to [email protected]
If you are planning to leave 75 Squadron or transfer to another unit, please contact us so that we me may close your membership accordingly.
For any cadet who does not have access to their Cadet365 and or is having account issues, please contact [email protected] with your name, rank, and level
Cadet with Anaphylaxis Medical Conditions
As per direction we have received from our chain of command (Regional Medical Liaison Section) and to ensure safety, all cadets with an anaphylaxis medical condition are required to bring and present two epi-pens to all cadet training activities. Cadets with anaphylaxis condition are to show their epi-pens on Thursday nights to the Administration Section. For all other cadet activities, cadet are to show their epi-pens to the supervising adult staff member(s).
Squadron Online Kit Shop
You can find bags, toques, polos, hoodies, jackets, and pants, right here in our squadron kit shop! Come take a look, order online, and find all the 75 Squadron swag you’ve always wanted!
Questions: [email protected]