Amended Warning Order

AMENDED WARNING ORDER

1085-15 CO

6419 – 62 Phantom Grimsby RCAirCS

Dist List

03 Nov 16

OPERATION LEST WE FORGET 05 NOV - 19 NOV 16

SITUATION

1. The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 127 Grimsby, Br. 612 Beamsville, and Br. 393 Smithville have requested 62 Phantom Sqn assist in their annual Poppy Campaigns and Remembrance Day Celebrations in an effort to bring public awareness to the sacrifices of our fallen soldiers and veterans.

MISSION

2. Cadets and Staff of 62 Sqn will participate in Royal Canadian Legion Br.127’s, Br. 612’s and Br 393’s Annual Poppy Selling Campaign from 29 Oct-19 Nov 156. In addition all Staff and Cadets will participate in the Remembrance Day Parade’s to be held on 06 and 11 Nov 16. Cadets will also assist the legions with other related duties for the legion at this time of year.

CRITICAL DATES AND TIMINGS

3. Updated Critical Dates and Related Activity

a) Sat. 05 Nov – Poppy Sales – Beamsville, Smithville and Grimsby Legions (14, 16 and 28 cadets respectively) b) Sat. 05 Nov – Beamsville, Grimsby and Smithville Legion Clean ups (15 - 20 cadets) c) Sun 06 Nov – Poppy Sales – Grimsby and Smithville Legions (34 & 14 cadets) d) Sun. 06 Nov – Remembrance Day Parade – Beamsville (as many cadets as possible) e) Thurs 10 – Fri Nov 11 – 18hr Vigil – Grimsby Cenotaph f) Fri 11 Nov – Remembrance Day Parade – Smithville (15-20 cadets if possible) g) Fri 11 Nov – Remembrance Day Parade – Grimsby (as many cadets as possible) h) Fri 11 Nov – Remembrance Day Parade – Jordan (10 cadets if possible) i) Sat. 19 Nov – Veterans Dinner Grimsby Legion (6 cadets) 4. DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND TIMINGS

- All cadets are expected to sign up and participate at a minimum of three Poppy Sale sessions and all cadets are to be expected to present for at least one of the Remembrance Day Parades with the focus on the Grimsby Parade. Although 3 poppy sales and 1 parade is the minimum please consider participating in more than the minimum requirement of Poppies and of the Parades (NOTE: cadets receive one merit point for ever extra session above the minimum attended).

The Officer Staff are requesting Parental Involvement for Supervision of Cadets like on our Air Cadet Tag Days during the Poppy Sales. Please advise Major Leonard if you are able to assist on a date below or sign up at the cadet hall on Friday this week and Friday next week. The following are the respective timings for events happening on specific dates:

a) Saturday 05 Nov 16 – Smithville, Beamsville and Grimsby Legion Clean-up - Cadets are to report to the Beamsville Legion on King St. (Hwy 8) for 08:00 hrs with rakes, gloves and be prepared to work in cleaning up the area surrounding the Legion. Lunch will be provided. At approximately 1pm cadets will be split and transported to the Grimsby and Smithville Legion for a minor clean up at those facilities. Cadets can be expected to be release at 1700hrs from the Grimsby Legion located at 127 Elizabeth St. Grimsby. Dress is Civilian work clothing. Major Leonard is OPI of the work party.

b) Saturday 05 Nov 16 – Poppy Sales – Beamsville, Grimsby and Smithville Legions - GRIMSBY - 127 Elizabeth St. Grimsby – Require 34 cadets. SMITHVILLE - ST. Catharine St. Smithville – Require 16 cadets, BEAMSVILLE – King St (Hwy 8) Beamsville – Require 14 Cadets for each session. AM sessions from 0830–12:30hrs. PM session from 1300–1630hrs. CI Diehl is OPI Grimsby, CI Biggs is OPI Beamsville and CI Jimenez is OPI Smithville. Over all OIC Poppies is Lt. Durward Lunch will be served

c) Sunday 06 Nov 16 – Poppy Sales – Grimsby and Smithville Legions –

GRIMSBY - 127 Elizabeth St. Grimsby – Require 28 cadets. AM sessions from 0900–12:30hrs. PM session from 1300–16:30hrs. SMITHVILLE - ST. Catharine St. Smithville – Require 16 cadets, for each session. AM sessions from 1000–12:30hrs. PM session from 1300– 16:30hrs. CI Diehl is OPI Grimsby, CI Biggs is OPI Beamsville and CI Jimenez is OPI Smithville. Over all OIC Poppies is Lt. Durward Lunch will be served Ocdt Vaughan and CI Jimenez are OPI Smithville, CI Biggs Boyle are OIC Grimsby. Overall OIC is Capt Boyle Lunch will be served. d) Sunday 06 Nov 16 - Beamsville Remembrance Day Parade – Cadets and staff are to report to the Mini Mall on King St Beamsville between the Beamsville Post Office and Jacob Beam School no later than 1010 hrs to participate in the Beamsville celebration. Sqn Flag Party and Honour Guard to be present as well as a minimum of 1 flight of cadets. Parade will last until approximately 1130 hrs at which time the cadets are dismissed for the day. Major Leonard is Point of Contact. (Four to Six Riflemen may be needed for this parade). Cadets are invited back to the Beamsville Legion for a light lunch following the ceremonies. Major Leonard and Lt Durward are Duty Officers e) 18 Hr Vigil – Thursday 10 Nov 16 - 1600hrs Commencement – Those cadets who have been practicing drill in preparation for the 18hr Vigil will be provided a separate WARNING ORDER to cove this event. If there are other cadets interested, please see Major Leonard f) Friday 11 Nov 16 – Smithville Remembrance Day Parade – Will be looking for 10-20 cadets to participate in the Smithville Parade on this date. Cadets are to arrive for 1010hrs. Form a small flight and assist the Legion in laying wreaths, Honour Guard, and Legion Flag Party. Dismissal will be at 1145hrs. There is a light lunch for those who wish to stay following. OIC TBA g) Friday 11 Nov 16 – Grimsby Remembrance Day Parade – the remainder of the Squadron is requested to try and make the Grimsby Parade. We will be parading a full flag party at the same time flying the legion flags. Sqn Band may be playing and we need cadets for the Honour Guard. Cadets are to try to make this parade a priority if possible.

Cadets and staff will meet at the Trinity United Church Parking Lot, Main St. Grimsby for 1000 hrs to participate in Parade. Cadets will be dismissed after the parade, approx. 1145hrs. Major Leonard is point of contact. Cadets are invited back to the Legion for a light lunch and fellowship with our veterans. OPI Major Leonard h) Friday 11 Nov 16 – Jordan Valley Parade – Designated Cadets and Staff are to report to the Jordan Valley Cenotaph area (Jordan Regional Rd 81) for 1010 hrs. Dismissal is 1130 hrs. OPI TBA. Minimum of 10 cadets needed. (2 riflemen needed for Cenotaph Duty). i) Saturday 19 Nov 16 – Grimsby Legion Veterans Dinner Service – We will require 6 cadets to assist in serving Dinner to the Veterans from our community on this date. Cadets who are interested in volunteering are to see Major Leonard. DRESS

5. Dress for all Poppy sales and Veterans Dinner is C-2, Remembrance Day Parades is C-1 and Legion Cleanup parties is Civilian work cloths. Suitable civilian dress (Black Pants, White Shirt) for cadets with out uniforms. Cadets are to ensure they have their Winter Parka and gloves for all events and are dressed warm.

PERMISSION FORM

6. Parent permission/Principal Permission form is located at Annex A and must be brought with the cadet for the first activity and their health card for every activity. The Letter to the Principal in Annex B is to obtain permission for Remembrance Day parades to be held on Nov 11th. The principal should sign Annex A in addition to your parents however this is not a mandatory requirement.

Leonard DT Major CO 62 Phantom Sqn 905-945-2893

Annexes

Annex A – Parent Permission Form Annex B – Letter to the Principal

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Action

All 62 Sqn Cadets and Parents All 62 Sqn Staff and Sponsoring Committee ANNEX A To 1085-15 TrgO Warning Order – Operation Lest We Forget – 29 Oct - 19 Nov 16

PARENT/GUARDIAN & SCHOOL PRINCIPAL AUTHORIZATION

I, ______, parent/guardian of the following cadets:

Grant permission for them to participate in all aspects of 62 Phantom Sqn’s Operation Lest We Forget 29 Oct – 19 Nov 16.

Should a medical emergency occur, I grant the staff of 62 Sqn to act in the best interest of my child until I can be contacted or arrive at the medical facility.

______Parents Signature Date

______

School Principal

I, ______, Principal of ______School, support the above named cadets participation in Remembrance Day Activities on 11th November 2016 with 62 Phantom Sqn Royal Canadian Air Cadets is excused from School on this day.

______Principal’s Signature Date

While we encourage cadets to advise their respective school principals of their absence, a signature is not required by them as parents are ultimately responsible for the cadets’ absence from school.

This form must be submitted on the first activity and the cadet’s health card must be brought with them on all event dates. 62 Phantom Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets

21 October 2016

RE: REMEMBRANCE DAY CELEBRATIONS

To Whom It May Concern,

1. The young man or woman standing before you is a member of 62 Phantom Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets. This youth based program is suited for cadets’ ages 12-18 yrs old, with a focus on Citizenship and Leadership.

2. On Friday November 11th, 62 Squadron will be participating in three Remembrance Day Celebrations; one in Jordan, one in Grimsby and Smithville respectively. These parades commence at 1000hrs for the cadets and their involvement will not end until after lunch as the cadets are invited to the legions to talk with veterans.

3. As the Commanding Officer of the Squadron, I consider the cadets education as their number one priority, however we request that you consider the cadet before you individually and if you agree; grant permission for this cadet to miss school to attend these services. We feel that the symbolism and life skills the cadet will take away from participating in the parade will be with the cadet for years to come, helping them become a better citizen in the community as a whole.

4. Should you like more information or to discuss the matter, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] , my home number 905-945-2893 or cellular number 416-521-5999.

Sincerely,

Via Email to the Cadets for hand delivery to their respective school principal

Leonard DT Major Commanding Officer

PO Box 30004, East Main PO, 150 Main St East, Grimsby, Ontario, L3M 0A3  289-440-2641  [email protected]