✈ 706 Weekly Messages - 26 Sep 2023

Parking Message

Due to limited space and lighting at Connaught, please follow the parking flow map and instructions below:

1. Enter via Vickers Gun Rd, then turn left on Brouillette Blvd

2. Drop-off/pickup occur on Brouillette Blvd after Lewis Gun Rd (near squadron HQ).

3. For pickup at the end of the night, park in the parking lot (not on Brouillette Blvd). Use caution when exiting the parking lot.

4. IMPORTANT: Exercise caution and patience when driving in this area, as there are many cadets in the parking lot.

5. Exit via Sir Sam Huges Rd

Events

Join Us: Interested in the Air Cadet Programme? Click here to find out how.

Activity Thursdays

1. Participants: All cadets.

2. Date: Thu, 28 Sep 23

3. Time: 1830-2130 hrs

4. Activity Details: Click here.

5. Location: Connaught CTC, 5 Brouillette Blvd, Nepean, ON K2K 2W6

6. Dress:

   1. C5, Field Training Uniform (FTU); or

   2. appropriate civilian attire (example: black pants, white shirt or polo, black shoes);

   3. Note: If you don’t have the FTU boots, cadets can wear an alternate pair of black shoes or boots.

   4. Sports:

      1. Sports wear including sport shoes

      2. Suggestion: wear your sport pants under your FTUs to making the change of dress easier

Music

1. Participants: All cadets interested in playing in the band

2. Date: Sun, 1 Oct 23 (and all Sundays afterwards)

3. OPI: Warrant Officer Driscoll

4. Time: 1300 to 1600 hrs

5. Location: 16 Spitfire Private (near the airport)

6. Dress: blue squadron t-shirt, or black bottoms and white top

7. Material to bring:

   1. a musical instrument;

   2. If you don't have one, see WO Driscoll on Thursday during training to sign one out.

8. Additional info: Please email WO Driscoll to confirm attendance.

Notices and Reminders

Letter to Parents-Guardians

Online Ground School:

1. Interested in becoming a pilot? Click here for information on the Pilot Training offered by Cadets Canada and how to register.

2. Deadline to register is Thu, 14 Oct 23.

Administration:

1. Annual Validation: The forms have been distributed and are to be completed and returned to CI Moy before Oct 5.

2. Code of Conduct: The forms will be distributed this Thursday. They are required to be read, understood, and signed by the cadet and parent. These forms are to be returned to CI Moy before Oct 12.

3. Absences: If you are unable to make it to training, fill out this form before your planned activity to be marked as excused.

Cadet365 Accounts

1. 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.

2. Intro Course: Cadets must complete the introductory course regarding the use of Cadet 365 once they activate their account.

3. Get help: Returning cadets should contact Administration Officer Civilian Instructor Ed Moy if they are experiencing issues.

4. Newly Registered Cadets: They will automatically receive their account information at the email address on file once they are created.

Supply

1. Appointments are found here.

2. Appointments: To request an appointment, fill out the Uniform Request Form.

706 Canteen

Bring your spare change, purchase a snack and support 706. Your snack cravings go directly support cadet activities.

Drivers

All drivers are reminded of posted speed limits on Connaught: 50 km/h on Malibar Blvd, 30 km/h in all other areas. Speed limits are strictly enforced by Military Police.

Air Cadet League of Canada - Scholarships

The Air Cadet League of Canada and its donors invite cadets to apply for 2023 post scholarship awards for flight training. Two scholarships are available:

1. Continuation Flight Training Awards (CFTA); and

2. Flight Training Achievement Awards (FTAA)

Click here for information and to apply. Deadline to apply: 30 Sep 23