ANNOUNCEMENTS

Spring tagging is from Fri 14 - Sun 16 Apr 2023. Tagging is the primary fundraising activity for the squadron and is run twice a year. Funds raised go directly to squadron activities such as permits, activity buses, equipment, outings...etc.

To fulfill their fundraising commitments, Level 1 - 5 cadets are required to tag for 2 half-day shifts. The shift options are: 1) Fri evening, 2) Sat morning, 3) Sat afternoon, 4) Sun morning, and 5) Sun afternoon.

Parents / Guardians are asked to drive your cadet to and from the tagging locations (stores).

Tag boxes will be distributed to cadets prior to shifts to streamline the process and minimize driving time. Please ensure you attend Wed 12 Apr training night for tag boxes.

See Tagging Orders for details.

Time slots sign up coming soon.

An Air Cadet Activity Day is expected from CFB Borden on Sat 29 Apr. The activity is expected to be full day, with bus transportation from Richmond Hill.

Cadets are welcome to express interest by signing up below. Selection will commence soon.

• Check Warning Order (Coming soon...)

• Sign up for activity

• Check Nominal Roll (Coming soon...)

• Submit signed permission form (in warning order) once selected on nominal roll. Log into Cadet 365 to use this form.

After a few years, the cadet gliding famil day is back! 8 Squadron's gliding day is scheduled for Sat 6 May. Cadets get a 10-15 min flight in the glider. We may have the opportunity to tour the CFB Borden base museum as well.

We have 80 spots for the day. Sign up is required. Sign up past 80 will be placed in a waitlist to be backfilled.

• Check Warning Order

• Sign up for activity

• Check Nominal Roll (Updated by 26 Apr)

• Submit signed permission form (in warning order) once selected on nominal roll. Log into Cadet 365 to use this form.

Our annual mess / awards dinner will return Wed 24 May this year.

Cadets will have the chance to participate in a military mess dinner and is highly encouraged to participate.

Tickets will be available for purchase from the SSC soon. Keep monitoring this space for updates.

8 Globemaster Squadron is planning to host a trip to the Barrie Air Show on Sat 10 Jun. Please express your interest by signing up. There may be a small fee ($20-30) to cover transportation and tickets.

• Check Warning Order (Coming soon...)

• Sign up for activity

• Check Nominal Roll (Coming soon...)

• Submit signed permission form (in warning order) once selected on nominal roll. Log into Cadet 365 to use this form.

Our Annual Ceremonial Review parade will commence on Sun 11 Jun. This is a mandatory event for all cadets. It is a great way to conclude the year with showcases from the cadets. Parents and friends are invited to join.

Cadets can expect full day participation (approx. 0800 - 1600 hrs). Guests can expect early afternoon (approx 1230 - 1600 hrs).

More details to come.

A cross-country ski clinic is proposed for Sun 26 Mar.

Details to be posted soon:

• Parental drop off at Highlands Nordic

• Biathlon team members to receive ski pass, and equipment provided by the squadron

• Other cadets to provide their own equipment (or arrange rental with Highlands Nordic, inventory may be limited). Ski pass availability to be confirmed upon close of sign up ($30 otherwise).

Sign up by Wed 22 Mar

• Warning Order: Details to be passed onto participants by CV Chan / CI Chang

• Sign up link. There is a limit of 15 cadets. Biathlon cadets have priority to this activity.

• Nominal Roll

Drill is one of the main components of the cadet program, and if you would like to practice your drill more, drill team is for you! We meet on Mondays at 1830 hrs at RGSS and are currently recruiting new members. We have competitions, cookies, and a lot of fun! Anybody is welcome!

If you have any questions, contact Sgt Romero (CRomero222@cdt.cadets.gc.ca)

The Effective Speaking program is returning! In collaboration with Toastmasters, an international public speaking organization, cadets will be able to develop their effective speaking skills and gain confidence. Meetings will be on Tuesdays, online, with the first meeting being 31 Jan 23.

If you have any questions, contact WO2 Wang (JWang780@cdt.cadets.gc.ca) 

In support of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 375 in Richmond Hill, cadets have the opportunity to help veterans fundraise while performing community services. This is to support the community service aspect of the Cadet program and can be counted towards community hours. This year's poppy campaign is on Fri 4 Nov 1800 - 2100 hrs and Sat 5 Nov 0900 - 1700 hrs and will be transported and supervised by cadets' own parents / guardians.

Sign up at the following link.

This year's Richmond Hill Remembrance Day Parade is on Sun 6 Nov. The meetup will be at 0930 hrs at 10268 Yonge Street Richmond Hill, On, L4C 3B7 in the North parking lot and the service at 1100 hrs. Dismissal expected before 1200 hrs at Elgin Barrow Arena (43 Church St. South, Richmond Hill, On, L4C 1W1). All cadets are expected to attend and excuse letters are required for absences. Parents are welcome to participate as spectators at the cenotaph (10100 Yonge St., Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1T8). Dress is C1. Recruits are to wear a white dress shirt, a black tie, black pants, and black shoes.

Sign up at the following link.

Continuing last year's success, 8 squadron is participating in the "No Stone Left Alone" campaign where cadets visits veterans grave to place poppies, flags, night lights, and perform light cleanup. This is to support the community service aspect of the Cadet program and can be counted towards community hours.

This activity will run on Sun 30 Oct 1300 - 1600 hrs at Holy Cross Cemetery (8361 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L3T 2C7) and cadets will meet at on location. Dress will be in FTUs.

Please see below letter from RCSU (Central) Commanding Officer regarding support challenges to cadet training this year.

Tagging is back from Fri 14 Oct - Sun 16 Oct. Tagging is a main fundraising activity for the squadron and is run twice a year. Funds raised go directly to squadron activities such as permits, activity buses, equipment, outings...etc.

To fulfill their fundraising commitments, Level 2 - 5 cadets are required to tag for 2 half-day shifts. The shift options are: 1) Thu evening (CANCELLED), 2) Fri evening, 3) Sat morning, 4) Sat afternoon, 5) Sun morning, and 6) Sun afternoon.

Parents / Guardians are required to drive your cadet to and from the tagging locations (stores).

Updated 13 Oct (for tag box pickup / drop-off procedures): Tagging Orders are available for reference.

8 Globemaster Squadron is running a Sports Day on Sat 29 Oct in support to the mandatory training program. Come spend some quality time with your peers while maintaining physical fitness.

There is no cost to the cadet. Attendance will be taken.

Location: Langstaff Community Centre Munshaw Gym B.

155 Red Maple Rd, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4P9

As with pre-COVID, parents are welcome to join our closing parade each training night starting at 2100 hrs (9pm) at the gym. Please line up at the back of the gym. Dismissal is 2130 - 2145 hrs.

Masks and other personal health measures are optional - based on personal choice.

Any current cadet who already has achieved at least one high school credit and is a student in Ontario (not necessarily from UCDSB) can use cadet training time to earn co-op credits.

FAQ

Registration Form

Completed form to be sent to the Training Officer Lt Lampert at TrgO@8globemaster.com.

Annual Validation Forms and Cadet 365 passwords (for accounts that have not been onboarded) have been sent to returning cadets via email.

Please return Annual Validation Forms by 30 Sep. Cadets may not be able to participate without completing the form.

For assistance with these items please follow the chain of command to the attention of the Admin Officer Lt Chung.

Ground School Signups are now open!

Please signup at the following link.

If you have any questions or cannot access the form, please contact WO2 Wang Julian (julian.wang20@8globemaster.ca), FSGT Li Jeffrey (jeffrey.li20@8globemaster.ca), or WO2 Li Jacky (jacky.li20@8globemaster.ca) 

Summer Training is occurring in 2022! Please see summer training for more information.

NEW

UCDSB is running summer co-op for all cadets. For more information, click here!

Staring in March, Cadet365 account credentials will be distributed by Squadron staff once available.

Resources to guide cadets through the onboarding processes are available at www.canada.ca/cadet-365.

The resources are developed specifically for cadets to enable self-help wherever possible. 

The CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION CADET PROGRAM 2021-2022 TRAINING YEAR is now open for registration.

Attached are the “Q & A” and the “Registration Form”.

Read the attached Q & A carefully. If you are interested to apply, complete the fillable application, obtain a transcript from your school and be sure to have signatures from your teacher and parents, then send the application to CI Kato, she will request CO’s signature on your behalf.

Don't forget that you also need to sign.

*The earlier you submit the application, the earlier you can accumulate the minimum of 90 hours.

Note that the 90 hours includes Wednesday training and any hours that you attend optional teams/clubs.

i.e. Ground School, Marksmanship, Monday Night Band practice, etc.

Please contact CI Kato if you have any questions or concerns.

We are now recruiting for the 2021 - 2022 training year! Please check "How to join" more information.