1 West Weekly Newsletter

Upcoming Events

• May 7th: Esports tournament

• May 14th-15th: Field training exercise (FTX)

Cadet Activity Program Applications

The Cadet Activities Program is a summer training program for Level 1 and 2 cadets.

Level 1 cadets participate in a week-long day camp at the RMR, in which they participate in activities such as drill, sports, Canadian Armed Forces familiarization, marksmanship, aviation, teambuilding, and survival.

Level 2 cadets do similar activities, but their CAP is two weeks long and includes a few overnights.

Both level 1 and level 2 CAPs will be held at the Royal Montreal Regiment, and like all cadet activities, it is free to participate. To signup for CAP, please fill out the form below. If you have any questions, please contact OCdt Caso at chloe.caso@cadets.gc.ca. The deadline to register for the CAP is May 12th.

Staff Cadet Applications

CAP staff cadet applications are open to any cadets aged 16+. The CAP will be from the 4th of July to the 22nd. Contact Capt Woods at christopher.woods@cadets.gc.ca ASAP if interested.

Training Night

In-person training will continue at the RMR from 18:30-21:00 this Wednesday night. Dress is the green field training uniforms (FTUs) with a beret. Bringing your own water bottle is encouraged.

Cadets who cannot attend a given training night should email the Squadron at 1aviation@cadets.gc.ca ahead of time to be marked as excused.

Band Practice

There is no band practice this week.

Esports Tournament

Do you play League of Legends, Clash Royale, Among us, or online Chess? Want to connect with other cadets who have the same interests as you? Now's the chance! Sign up for the 1 West Montreal Esport tournament for a chance to win a big PRIZE. It will be on May 7th through Discord, in the comfort of your own home.

Requirements:

• Have access to the game you sign up for

• Have a free discord account

• Be excited

Preferred Name Update

National HQ is in the process of creating Cadet365 accounts for all cadets. If your legal name is different from your preferred name (the name you use in your day-to-day life), please let OCdt Caso know ASAP so that it can be used in your new cadet email address. This is especially important if you have multiple given names. Contact OCdt Caso at chloe.caso@cadets.gc.ca or on MS Teams.

Health Insurance Information Update

All cadets must verify that their health insurance information is current. Please email OCdt Caso at Chloe.Caso@cadets.gc.ca with the following information:

• Cadet name

• Health insurance provider

• Card number

• Expiration date

Thank you!

Major Jones
Commanding Officer

Mme Halévy
Squadron Sponsoring Committee President