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Week Two - Announcements

25/9/2023

 
Week Two - Announcements

The following announcements cover the period between 25 Sept- 16 Oct.

The OIC and NCO IC will conduct any last-minute changes, additions, or follow-up communication through SLACK. 


Squadron Ground School
Time: 1900-2100
Location: 1513 Forbes Ave, North Vancouver (Blue Building)
Date: 26 Sept (Tuesdays)

On Saturday, 26 September, we will be starting our Ground School Program. Ground School is an instruction to the basics of aviation and preparing cadets to attend the glider and power pilot training courses. Cadets participating in the national online ground school must also participate in the local ground school program.

Cadets are to sign up at the squadron and speak to CV Frankowski, T if they attend either ground school or the national ground school program.


Online National Ground School
The national ground school program is designed as a mandatory course for any cadet interested in attending the glider or power pilot training course. Cadets must have 45 hours of guided online training and write an entrance exam before the course's completion date. Exam marks are used to assist with the selection of the pilot course.

Cadets are to sign up before the end of our training night on the 25 September and speak to CV Frankowski, T, to be registered for the program. Cadets are also reminded that the locally run ground school program on Tuesday evenings will be essential to succeed in the national ground school program.


Squadron Stand Down - (No cadets 2nd & 9th October)
The squadron will be observing National Truth and Reconciliation Day on the 2nd of October and won't be parading. 

The squadron also will be taking a celebratory break during Thanksgiving and will not be parading on 9th October.

Because of these two events, the squadron will not meet on our regular Monday night training evenings until 16 October.

The weekend activities and Ground School (Tuesdays) and Wilderness Leadership (Thursdays) are still running as planned. Speak to the OICs if you have any questions or concerns.
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Squadron Annual general Meeting

25/9/2023

 
An annual general meeting (AGM) is a yearly gathering of the squadron parents and interested community members. At an AGM, the current directors of the SSC present an annual report containing information for parents about the squadrons performance and strategy going forward.
Parents with voting rights vote on current issues, budgets and appointments to the SSCs’ board of directors.

See attached documents for the invitation details and proxy voting sheet if you can not attend.

Questions to the parents SLACK channel.

agm notice 2023.docx
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2023 proxy form.pdf
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Squadron amazing race - Sept 23, 2023

22/9/2023

 
Date: September 23, 2023
Time: 12:00-17:00
Location: Meet at Spoke Bicycle Rentals, 1798 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2V7
Meals: Lunch is provided. 
Dress: Civilian wear. Bring rain gear in case it rains and proper shoes and a backpack that's appropriate for riding a bike. 

On Saturday Sept 23, we will be hosting the Squadron Amazing Race around Stanley Park in Vancouver as a fun welcome back event. You will be split up into teams and will receive a bicycle and will get a chance to tour around Stanley Park and visit different sites in a friendly competition. 

Week One - Announcements

18/9/2023

 
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The following announcements cover the period between 18 Sept- 25 Sept.


The OIC and NCO IC will conduct any last-minute changes, additions, or follow-up communication through SLACK. 


SQUADRON AMAZING RACE - SEPT 23, 2023
Time: 12:00-17:00
Location: Spokes Bicycle Rentals, 1798 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2V7, Canada

On Saturday, September 23, we will host the Squadron Amazing Race around Stanley Park in Vancouver as a fun welcome-back event. You will be split up into teams, receive a bicycle, and get a chance to tour around Stanley Park and visit different sites in a friendly competition. Lunch will be provided.

Cadets are to have signed up this past parade night; if they still want to attend and have not signed up, speak to Lt Williams, M on SLACK.


Squadron Ground School
Time: 1900-2100
Location: 1513 Forbes Ave, North Vancouver (Blue Building)
Date: 26 Sept (Tuesdays)

On Saturday, 26 September, we will be starting our Ground School Program. Ground School is an instruction to the basics of aviation and preparing cadets to attend the glider and power pilot training courses. Cadets participating in the national online ground school must also participate in the local ground school program.

Cadets are to sign up at the squadron and speak to CV Frankowski, T if they attend either ground school or the national ground school program.


Online National Ground School
The national ground school program is designed as a mandatory course for any cadet interested in attending the glider or power pilot training course. Cadets must have 45 hours of guided online training and write an entrance exam before the course's completion date. Exam marks are used to assist with the selection of the pilot course.

Cadets are to sign up before the end of our training night on the 25 September and speak to CV Frankowski, T, to be registered for the program. Cadets are also reminded that the locally run ground school program on Tuesday evenings will be essential to succeed in the national ground school program.


SSC Meeting
The SSC is meeting at the squadron on 25 September at 1830. See the parents' SLACK channel for more information.

First Training Night

17/9/2023

 
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Welcome to our first training night.

All our new and returning cadets present during last week's administration night will be on a more "regular" parade night schedule.

Before joining the parade, any new cadets or returning cadets absent last week must check in with the Admin O (Lt Wu, K) and their Level Officer (Lvl 1 & 2 CI Batten, Lvl 3 & 4 CI Peters).


Who: All Cadets
Where: 595 Keith Road, West Vancouver
What:  Regular Training Night
Returning Cadet Dress: Summer Dress (C3B's) or FTU if you have missing uniform parts
New Cadets Dress: White collared shirt, Black Pants, Black Dress Shoes, Belt, Black Socks
Bring: Notebook, pen, water & Money for canteen
Time:  NCO's -1800hrs till 2130hrs
            Cadets - 1830hrs till 2130hrs


The closing parade will commence at 2105hrs. Parents are invited into the squadron to hear the announcements and to be aware of upcoming events or important deadlines.


Any questions can be directed to the "General" channel on Slack or email contact@525pathfinder.com until you know your flight commander or your chain of command.

Return to Training

2/9/2023

 
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Squadron Year Start Admin

We hope you had a great summer break from all the adult staff at 525 Pathfinder. 

The squadron will be returning to training on September 11th. Please see attached document for more information, along with a letter to parents and cadets.

Our first night back will be where we catch up on outstanding admin items. Afterward, cadets and parents will visit the squadron between 1900 and 2100, where adult staff will guide them through the training, administration and supply departments. Cadets are to arrive in civilian attire with the electronic devices they will use to access our SLACK, website and calendar. Once they have completed the station rotation, cadets will be dismissed and asked to return the following Monday evening.

Level 5 cadets are asked to arrive at 1830 to complete their stations and participate in the year start briefing. They will be dismissed at 2115.

​Questions to the Commanding Officer

Welcome Back 2023
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Annual Ceremonial Review - 2023

18/6/2023

 
Activity: ACR 2022/2023
Who: ALL 525 Cadets and Parents
Where: 525 LHQ - 595 Keith Road, West Vancouver
When: 19 June 2023; 1700(NCO's), 1730(Cadets), 1900(Guests)
Dress: C1A
NCOIC: WO2 Wang, M
OIC: Capt Khan, Z 
 
Description - MANDATORY EVENT 

All cadets are reminded of this year's ACR that will be held on our regular parade night (Monday, 19 June 2023). 

ACR is the final parade of the training year, used to recognize and award our cadets for their accomplishments during the year.

NCOs are to arrive at 1700hrs
Cadets are to arrive at 1730hrs
Parents/Guests are to arrive at 1900hrs

Cadets are to arrive in their full blue uniforms (C1's). Parents and Guests will be invited after the parade for refreshments.

Cadets will be dismissed once the parade has concluded.

​Questions to your level officers.
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Power FAM Flying - 11 June

9/6/2023

 
Activity: Power FAM Flying
Who: Cadets who have signed up on SLACK
Where: Pitt Meadows Gliding Site https://goo.gl/maps/A3NaQg3B7zAZuheP8
When: 0900-1500 - 11 June
Wear: Civilian Attire
Bring: Water & Camera
NCOIC: WO1 Wang, M
OIC: CV Frankowski, T
 
Cadets are to sign up on SLACK under the “general” channel or by messaging Lt Wu directly. Spaces are limited to only attend if you name appears on the sign up.

Please arrive at the meeting location 20 min prior to your shift. Once you land from your flight you will be dismissed. The gate should be closed but not locked so please drive in and close the gate behind you (don’t lock.) 

​We are not meeting at the terminal and there is no water at our meeting location so please bring your own if you require. At the end of the gravel road there will be a small “shake” please don’t go any further and await instructions from the adult staff.

​Questions to Lt Wu, K

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525 RCACS 72nd Annual Ceremonial Review

8/6/2023

 
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Captain Zakir Khan, Commanding Officer 
and
Mrs. Nadine Frankowski, Squadron Sponsoring Committee Chair 
 
Invite you to the 
72nd Annual Ceremonial Review
Of 525 Pathfinder Squadron RCACS
At 1900 hrs on Monday, June 19th 2023
 
At St Anthony’s School, 595 Keith Road,
West Vancouver, British Columbia
Light refreshments to follow

Click here to RSVP

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Gliding/power fam flying day

27/5/2023

 
Location: Pitt Meadows Regional Airport
18799 Airport Way, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B4

When: Sunday May 28th, 2023

Time: Gliding 0830-1100 (pick-up time has been updated, used to be 1200)
Power Fam 1100-1600 (cadets have been contacted individually for their slotted time)

For GLIDING:
Please meet at the following location: https://goo.gl/maps/A3NaQg3B7zAZuheP8
There is a gate along Ford Rd that has a sign at the entrance that says "Royal Canadian Air Cadets Gliding Site Entrance". 

Expect to be outdoors during the entire time period, running and pushing gliders on grass and pavement. Dress for the weather (RAIN GEAR MAY BE NEEDED). Wear appropriate clothes and running shoes. No food is provided: BRING WATER AND A SNACK.

For POWER FAM:
Please meet at the Pitt Meadows Airport Terminal building:
https://goo.gl/maps/RTbPStDiz4PdUMu4A

No food is provided: BRING WATER AND A SNACK.
​Flights are approx. 1 hour long. Cadets will be contacted individually with instructions for their slotted time. 
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