1 West Weekly Newsletter

CO’s Parade

This Wednesday night will be a Commanding Officer’s Parade. Dress is the blue dress uniform (C1A), otherwise the green Field Training Uniform or proper civilian clothing. Bringing your own water bottle is encouraged.

Band Practice

Band practice will be held on Monday from 18:30 to 20:00 at the RMR. Dress is civies. Cadets interested in joining can contact 2Lt Encarnacion on MS Teams.

Level 3+ Summer Camp Applications

These courses are offered to cadets who will have completed level 3 or higher. Courses range in length from 2 to 7 weeks and take place at Cadet Training Centre (CTC) locations across the country. More information about the Cadet Training Centre Summer Courses can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/summer-training/summer2022/ctc-summer-courses-2022.html

There will be a presentation next week at the squadron about the different courses if you would like more information before applying. The deadline to apply is April 5th, 2022.

More information about Cadet Summer Training can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/summer-training/summer2022.html

Level 1s and 2s will be able to sign-up for the Cadet Activity Program (CAP) in the near future. Learn more about the CAP: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/summer-training/summer2022/cadet-activity-programs.html

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 on Wednesday for the 1 West Montreal Esport tournament for a chance to win a big PRIZE. It will be on 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