1 West Weekly Newsletter

Important Update

A new policy has just been enacted to restrict access to DND facilities to vaccinated individuals only.

This means that effective immediately, all cadets attending activities at the RMR must be fully vaccinated. QR codes will be scanned at the entrance at the beginning of each training night. If you have a medical exemption or other special circumstance, please email us at 1westmontreal@gmail.com for direction and guidance. Be sure to bring your QR codes with you starting this Wednesday.

1 West Montreal Squadron Change of Command

Join us on December 15th, 2021, at 8:00pm for our ceremony marking the Change of Command of 1 West Montreal Squadron from Major Thomas Leslie, CD to Capt Tarique Jones.

The cadets will be able to watch in-person at the armoury, while parents and friends of the squadron are welcome to watch the livestream at: https://fb.me/e/1hfyrCkUH

1 West Virtual Talent Show

Do you want to enter a raffle for a chance to win free Squadron merchandise? The calendar year is coming to an end, and that means 1 West’s virtual talent show is fast approaching, and we need your cooperation! This talent show is your opportunity to share your talents with your fellow cadets, parents, and peers. Talents can range anywhere from musical ability, a baking session, to building a snowman!

Note that the event will be eventually shared on the Squadron’s Youtube channel, and we will have a movie night where you can watch the show with your fellow cadets and friends!

To enter, you will need to send a video clip through a Google drive link, before  January 2nd! If you have any questions, feel free to email WO1 Wang at wangc3485@gmail.com. Thank you, and let's have a wonderful end of the year!

Sports Day Sign-up

The Squadron will be heading to the Ministry of Cricket & Other Homeless Sports for a sports day/cadet team-building event on December 18th. Cadets must bring their own snacks and water bottle. Spaces are limited so it will be first-come, first-served!

We will be departing the RMR at 08:30 and returning by 13:30 on Saturday, December 18th.

Dress code: a clean change of running shoes (no outdoor shoes or cleats on field) and leggings or track pants for players (not shorts).

All participants aged 13+ will need to show proof of double vaccination via a QR code, by the app or on paper, and these are scanned on entry.

Ground School

The squadron’s weekly ground school training sessions will continue on Thursday, December 9th, from 19:00-21:00.

Regular Training Night

This Wednesday, December 8th, we will have regular training from 18:30-21:00. As usual, cadets must immediately proceed to their designated area upon arrival.

• Level 1s – Parade Square

• Level 2s – Officer’s Mess

• Level 3s – Classrooms

• Level 4s – Sgt/WO’s Mess

• Level 5s – CO’s Conference Room

Anyone entering the RMR must be fully vaccinated and present their QC codes at the entrance of the building. They must complete the COVID Self-assessment questionnaire prior to entering.

Important: Parents are not allowed to enter the RMR due to military COVID restrictions. Parents are encouraged to submit any questions that they have by email to 1westmontreal@gmail.com.

Thank you!

Major Leslie
Commanding Officer

Mme Halévy
Squadron Sponsoring Committee President