Events
Aéro Gatineau Air Show
1. Date: Sat, 16 Sep 23
2. Time: 0830 to 1730 hrs
3. Destination: Gatineau Airport
4. Transportation: Bus from 1 Brouillette Blvd, Nepean, ON K2K 2W6
5. Dress: C3F (Blue Dress Pants with Element or Squadron T-Shirt)
6. Meals: Cadets are to bring their own meals.
7. Details:
a. A military and civil aircraft air show as well as booths on the trades and companies related to aeronautics will be held on September 16 on the Gatineau airport site.
b. Cadets will visit static aircraft, trade kiosks, meet personnel from aeronautics industry and view various aerial demonstrations.
8. Sign-Up: https://forms.office.com/r/h98p1ZkQ8z
9. Registration: Deadline to register is Monday, 11 September 2023 0900hrs.
Rappelling Activity
1. Date: Sat, 16 Sep 23
2. Time: 1230 to 1630 hrs
3. Location: Connaught Abseil tower. Cadets will meet at the parking lot next to Range Control (22 Lee Enfield Rd, Nepean, ON)
4. Dress:
a. C5 (FTU, green uniform)
b. Recommended to bring a buff, to wear under the safety helmet.
c. Long, loose hair to be tied up to be able to wear a helmet.
5. Meals: Bring snacks and water.
6. Sign-Up: https://forms.office.com/r/4ywivR2FT9
7. Registration: Deadline to register is Monday, 11 September 2023 0900hrs.
Regular Training
Welcome back, 706! This will be the start of the training year for all returning cadets!
1. Participants: All cadets
2. Date: Thursday, 21 September 2023
3. Time: 1830-2115 hrs
4. Location: Connaught CTC, 5 Brouillette Blvd, Nepean, ON K2K 2W6
5. Dress:
a. Uniform: C5, Field Training Uniform (FTU) or appropriate civilian attire;
b. Footwear: If you don’t have the FTU boots, cadets can wear an alternate pair of black shoes or boots.
Treetop Trekking and Cave Exploration
This is a great opportunity to work together as a team and meet/reconnect with other 706 cadets.
1. Date: Sun, 24 Sep 23
2. Time: 0745 to 1600 hrs
3. Destination: Arbraska Laflèche
4. Transportation: Bus from 1 Brouillette Blvd, Nepean, ON K2K 2W6
5. Dress: C5 (FTU, green uniform)
6. Meals: Bring your own lunch.
7. Sign-Up: https://forms.office.com/r/QZ6ufjQQMV
Notices and Reminders
NEW! Returning Cadets, check your Cadet365 accounts! You will find a calendar in the Teams General Channel.
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. 14 September: New cadets will be measured. It may take 6-8 weeks to be issues a uniform.
2. 21 September: Appointments will resume. Fill out the Supply Order Form.
706 Canteen
Back by popular demand, the canteen will be available beginning 21 September. Bring your spare change, purchase a snack and support 706. Your snack cravings go directly support cadet activities.
Volunteers Needed
Parents and guardians, we need your help. Write to the Squadron Sponsoring Committee Chair, Mrs. Abed, to find out how you can help!
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.