February 24, 2013

 

Hello Cadet Families,

Here are the weekly announcements:

Drill Team –Sunday 9am to 12pm
Range -Any future dates will be announced.
Ground School –Cancelled until March.
Robotics – Monday 7pm to 9pm
Band –Tuesday 7pm to 9pm
Effective Speaking –Tuesday 7pm to 9pm
Flag Party –Tuesday 7pm to 8pm
First Aid –Wednesday 7 to 8:30

Warrant Boards - Interviews - Sunday Feb.24th (12:30pm to 3pm)

Tag Days March 1st, 2nd & 3rd - Sign up took place last Thursday.

ALL cadets MUST confirm their summer camp the CO by next Thursday.
 

Fraser River Voyageur Expedition May 4-5 - More details to come.

 

Stay tuned...Duke of Edinburgh message is coming soon.


FTX (bush exercise) Mar 29th,30th & 31st - More details to come.

 

 

Parent Meeting - Feb. 28th

When: 6:45pm

Where: Meeting Room Upstairs Planet Ice

With so many important events just around the corner we have lots to talk about. Have and questions or comment? Now is the time to ask.

 

CO's Parade - Feb. 28th

All parents are encouraged to come in at 8:45pm to watch the parade. Warm beverage and snacks will be provided by the SSC.This is an excellent time to meet other cadet families and to speak with the officers. Hope to see you there.

 

Grade 11 & 12 Work Experience

The deadline is fast approaching. All info can be found at the following link:

http://bc.aircadetleagueofcanada.ca/workExperience.php

Please speak with an officer or member of the SSC if you have any questions.

 

 

 

February 2, 2013

Hello Cadet Families,

Here are the weekly announcements...

Drill Team– Sunday 9am to 12pm

Range- Sunday 12pm to 3pm. Please note range is only confirmed for this Sunday. Any future dates will be announced.

Ground School– Cancelled until March.

Robotics– May or may not happen this Monday. Please check the online calendar before coming down.

Band –Tuesday 7pm to 8pm

Effective Speaking– Tuesday 7pm to 9pm

Flag Party– Tuesday 6pm to 8pm

First Aid– Wednesday 7 to 8:30

Other events...

PARENTS OF 583 AIR CADETS PUB NIGHT FUNDRAISER

WHEN: SATURDAY March 9^th, 2013

WHERE: LEGION #88, 12101 224^TH STREET, MAPLE RIDGE

TIME: DOORS OPEN 6:30PM ~ DINNER SERVED AT 7:30PM

TICKETS $20 PER PERSON

INCLUDES:

YOUR CHOICE OF A NEW YORK STEAK OR CHICKEN CORDON BLEU,

MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY, VEGETABLE MELEDY,

CAESAR SALAD, BUNS & BUTTER,

& ONE FREE DRINK

LIVE BAND

DOOR PRIZES; RAFFLES; 50/50; WHEEL OF FORTUNE

ANYONE 19 OR OLDER IS WELCOME; PLEASE BRING YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS. WE HAVE 100 TICKETS TO SELL ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASES. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO MEET OTHER CADET PARENTS AND THE OFFICERS AND HAVE SOME FUN!

WE ARE ALSO IN NEED OF SMALL DOOR PRIZES AND RAFFLE PRIZES (GIFT BASKETS AND OTHER ITEMS), IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE OR IF YOU KNOW OF A BUSINESS OR PERSON THAT WOULD LIKE TO DONATE TO OUR CAUSE THAT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. EVERY LITTLE THING HELPS TO MAKE LARGER BASKETS!

TICKETS WILL BE SOLD BEFORE AND AFTER CADETS ON REGULAR PARADE NIGHTS OR BY CONTACTING THE SSC VIA EMAIL AT 583SSC@GMAIL.COM.

January Updates

Hello Cadet Families,

A few announcements....

Effective Speaking - Tuesday 7 to 9

First Aid - Wednesday 7 - 8:30

Range - Sunday Feb 3rd 12 - 3. If you have any questions please speak with FSgt Britton. At this time ONLY Feb 3rd is confirmed. Future dates TBA.

Drill - Sunday 9 to 12

 

 

CO's Parade Thursday Jan. 31st - All parents are encouraged to come into the squadron at 8:45 to watch the parade. Hot drinks and sweet treats will be provided.

 

Pub Night Saturday March 9th - Ticket sales will begin this Thursday. Tickets are $20 each and include your meal (choice of NY Steak or Chicken Cordon Bleu) & a drink. Only 100 tickets will be sold, so buy your tickets early! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, it's a fun evening for friends, family & staff (19 yrs plus). Do you have any gift cards or silent auction items you'd like to donate? Please see any SSC member with your donation.

 

Summer Camp Selections - Camp selection have been posted in the display cabinet in the hallway between the offices and open area. If you have any questions please speak with Lt. Greeley before the CO's parade this Thursday or email her (greeleys@telus.net) your comments/concerns.

 

 

Congratulations to the Senior Cadets who participated in Review Boards this past weekend. It's been a busy couple of month preparing for their exam & boards. Good job & good luck!

December Updates

Hello Cadet Families,

A few reminders & upcoming activities...

FAM Flying Abbotsford Airport Dec. 15th - Sign up to take place this Thursday evening.
 

Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign Sat. Dec. 8th - Sign up took place last Thursday. If your cadet signed up for this event please drop them off and pick them up at the time & site they signed up for. Since our cadets will be the first volunteers of the day, the senior cadet in charge will be responsible to retrieve the kettle and stand from the customer service desk at their site. Another shift of volunteers will take over when their shift is done. Please know the kettle Coordinator (Amy Mcnutt) will be monitoring the sites periodically. A contact number for Amy will be handed out to the senior cadets at each site. A thank you goes out to all the cadets that signed up and to their parents/guardians for driving them. Should your cadet be unsure of the time and/or location they signed up for please feel free to email the SSC and we will get you that info.
 

Christmas Potluck Thurs. Dec. 13th - If you have not already done so ... please email the food dish (or category; appetizer, main course, dessert) you plan to bring. The SSC would like to make sure there is lots of food to go around and will supplement if need be. Please plan to stay for the evening and enjoy the activities. Don't forget a food bank item!
 

Need help picking a camp? Can't find the list of camps that was handed out? This link may help:

http://www.aircadetleague.com/common/documents/images/summer%20training%20descriptions.pdf

Don't forget to hand in your Camp Wishlist (aka. Application Form) by Thurs. Dec. 13th.

 

Thank you to those who attended Capt. Lewis' Mess Dinner. It was a successful & enjoyable evening. Great job Capt. Harrop and thank you for putting it all together!

 

Reply to:

Reply to 583 SSC

CORRECTION:

 

An additional training night has been added on Dec. 20th for those cadets who are able to attend. Please note a specific number of training nights are required each year and therefore this change is necessary. All other activities (Band, Robotics etc.) will remain in "Stand Down" status as previously mentioned. (With Ground school still being the exception.) Sorry for any confusion. Please feel free to email should you have any questions.

Also...

The Christmas season is about giving! This year the cadets will have the opportunity to participate in the Christmas Kettle Campaign. We require cadets to cover five west end locations on Sat. Dec. 8th. Sign up will take place this Thursday so please speak with your cadet regarding their availability.

 

 

November 15, 2012 Reminders

Hello Cadet Families,

All cadets attending the Busk X this weekend MUST hand in a permission form. If you have not already done this, and are planning to hand it in on Friday, please be aware that a PHN is required (on the form). Please make sure this information is complete before the form is handed in.

A Few Reminders...

Swimming Thurs. Nov. 22^nd 6:30 to 9:00 – Drop off and pick up at Maple Ridge Leisure Centre. Cost covered by SSC. Bring 25 cents for a locker if you need one.

Parent Meeting Thurs. Nov. 22^nd –All parents/guardians are asked to join us in the Preschool Room at the Leisure Centre for a meeting at 6:45pm.

New News...

First Aid Wed. Nov. 21^st –Class is cancelled.

Range& Drill Team – We are excited to announce that Range & Drill Team will start up on Sun. Nov. 25^th. The times are as follows: Drill 10am to 12pm; Range 12pm to 3pm. These will both take place at the squadron. Hope to see you there.

Family Potluck - Thurs. Oct. 11

 

Please come out and join us for our Annual Family Potluck. All families are encouraged to attend. Cadets are asked to arrive at their regular time (6:30 pm) with a food item (appetizer, mail course or dessert). Parents are encouraged to come in at this time and help set up. Dinner will be served closer to 7 pm. Cadets are asked to stay until the end to help clean up. Please come out and enjoy the evening.