TRIP UPDATES

PARENT INFO MEETING - FRIDAY FEB 3RD AT 7:30PM

There will be a briefing in the Gym commencing at 7:30 p.m. for parents of Cadets who are registered or on stand-by for the March Break Trip. Included in the briefing will be distribution of an “Informed Consent” document that must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Posted Feb 3, 2016

MARCH BREAK TRIP- STANDBY CADETS & INFO MEETING

As of Tuesday, 12 Jan, 49 of 50 Cadets have confirmed that they will participate in the March Break trip by submitting a photocopy of their passport and a deposit. The remaining spot will be firmed-up by Friday. In addition, two Standby Cadets have also submitted their passport and deposit.

 

We will shortly submit our list of travellers and passport numbers, therefore, any of the Stand-by Cadets who wish to be cleared by Ottawa and the US Border Service – in case there are openings between now and departure – must get at least their passport number to Mrs. Silva NLT this Friday, 15 Jan. 12.

 

Senior Stand-by Cadets

Male

Syed, FCpl Zijah

Vekaria, Sgt Jenil

Islam, Cpl Muhammed – Complete

Female

Patel, FSgt Krupali

Mullings-Findleter, Sgt Lillian

 

Junior Stand-by Cadets

Male

Patel, Cdt Mantra

Sagar, Cdt Kunal

Jaykumar, Cdt Janushan

Female

Fernandes, Cdt Hycil – Complete

Kone, Cdt Bintou

 

A reminder that the Information Session for the Parents / Guardians of Selected and Stand-by Cadets will be held at Don Bosco on Friday, 05 Feb 2016 at 7:30pm

Posted Jan 13, 2016

MARCH BREAK TRIP- FEE & PASSPORT HAND IN

Cadets selected for the March Break trip must provide the Squadron with their $150.00 participation fee and a photocopy of pages 2-3 of their Canadian passport. 

Major Brown will be available to collect these items at RCL Branch 31 (1050 Weston Rd) the evenings of Tuesday Dec 29 and Wednesday Dec 30 from 6:30–8:00pm 

Posted Dec 29, 2015

TRIP UPDATES

1. Initial Selections: On Friday, 11 Dec, fifty Cadets were advised of their selection for the 2016 March Break Trip to Washington, DC. There were also be twelve Cadets selected on a stand-by basis, in case any of the fifty are unable or choose not to attend. The selected Cadets were provided with a letter to their parents and a preliminary itinerary of the trip, which will depart on Saturday, 12 Mar and return on Wednesday, 16 Mar 2016.


2. Confirm Acceptance: Participants must confirm their acceptance of a position on the trip not later than Saturday, 19 Dec (the evening of the Annual Mess Dinner). 


3. Fee and Passport Deadline: As soon as possible, but not later than Wednesday, 30 Dec, Cadets must provide the Squadron with their $150.00 participation fee and a photocopy of pages 2-3 of their Canadian passport.

4. A Detailed Briefing: Will be held at Don Bosco for participating Cadets and their families on Friday, 05 Feb 2016. 

  

5. See Annex B from WRO 15 for a list of selected and stand-by cadets.
 

6.  Questions: To Maj BROWN or Lt BAPTISTA via the website or on Parade Night.

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Notes on Selections:


5. 100 Cadets indicated their interest for the 50 billets available on the Trip. 


6. The Staff prepared a selection matrix using: attendance (as a percentage) since 01 Apr 2015; participation in Tagging (spring and fall) and Lottery ticket sales; participation in optional training activities (band, range team, drill team, flag party, Effective Speaking and Debating, ground school); participation in community and Remembrance activities (including the Weston Santa Claus Parade); and red and blue conduct chits in your personnel file. 


7. A certain number of seats were reserved for Level 1 and 2 Cadets (who have not yet had the same opportunities to earn points for optional activities) to ensure a cross-section of the Squadron participates in the Trip. 


8. Questions: To Maj BROWN or Lt BAPTISTA via the website or on Parade Night.