521 Aurora Squadron
Royal Canadian Air Cadets

Letter to CTC/ETS Participants – Increasing Measles Cases and Importance of Bringing Vaccination Record

From RCSU (Pac):

"Measles is a highly contagious virus.  There are currently outbreaks of this disease in several parts of Canada–significantly more than in recent years. It usually causes fever, cough, rash, and red eyes—but in some cases, it can lead to serious complications like pneumonia, brain infection and swelling, and even death. 

If you are experiencing these symptoms or if you have been exposed to measles you should seek medical attention 
before traveling to a Cadet Training Centre or Junior Canadian Ranger (JCR) Enhanced Training Session (ETS) this summer.  

To help keep everyone safe this summer, all Course Cadets, Junior Canadian Rangers (JCR), Staff Cadets, and adult staff attending CTCs or JCR ETS are strongly encouraged to be up to date with their measles vaccinations and to bring a copy of proof with them. 

If a measles exposure were to occur at a CTC or ETS, having proof of vaccination will be necessary to allow you to continue to participate in the summer program, and will reduce the risk of you needing to be isolated on-site or potentially be returned home to isolate—if it is deemed safe by public health.

Before travelling to CTC or a JCR ETS this summer please ensure you have downloaded and read the measles Letter to CTC/ETS Participants. This letter explains why vaccination matters, what to expect if there is an outbreak, and why bringing a copy of your vaccine record (printed or on your phone) is especially important this year."

Attached is the Letter to CTC/ETS Participants.

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June 12, 2025

Cadets that are going to Summer Training…

Good day everyone. Now that the Squadron has officially stood down for the summer, we still have those cadets that are attending Summer Training at various Cadet Training Centres (CTC) across Canada. This link will help you prepare to attend Summer Training: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/summer-training/joining-instructions.html

Make sure to go through the Joining Instructions for the CTC that you will be attending.

We are still waiting on travel itineraries. As soon as they come available, they will be sent to your Cadet email / personal email.

One thing that you should have in your posession when you go to your CTC is a vaccination record for measles! From RCSU (Pac): "It is strongly recommended that all adult staff, cadets, and JCRs bring confirmation of a complete measles vaccination to CTC and Enhanced Training Sessions (ETS).” MAKE SURE TO GET THIS DONE OR YOU MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND!

Parents: Can you contact Capt Yakiwchuk via Email: 521aurorarcacs@gmail.com verifying if your Cadet has received their Measles Vaccination and if they received 1 dose (half vaccinated) or 2 doses (fully vaccinated). 

June 9, 2025

Reminder: FTX June 6 – 8

Reminder to all those going on the FTX this weekend, we will be doing a kit check tonight, Thursday, June 5, at the squadron. Make sure to bring your gear for inspection. A change to the kit list: Add a knife, fork, spoon, and mug/cup to the kit list. It was missed on the original list. Bus departs at 1700hrs (5pm) from the squadron. Make sure you show up for 1600 – 1630hrs (4pm – 4:30pm). The bus will not wait. Also, make sure you fill out the Permission Form fully and completely, and give it to the Bus Escort Officer as you get on board the bus. NO PERMISSION FORM, NO GO!!

See you tonight!

June 5, 2025

Thursday, June 05 at the Squadron

Hello everyone. We will be holding a dinner / kit check this coming Thursday, June 05 for our parade night. Dress will be civies. Reminder that if you are attending this weekends FTX, you need to bring you kit in for inspection. Make sure to download the kit list from the previous post. Also the permission form needs to be filled out and given to the Escort Officer before you board the bus. NO PERMISSION FORM (FILLED OUT CORRECTLY AND COMPETELY), NO GO! Make sure you dress for the weather! Make sure to monitor the weather conditions as we get closer to the departure date.

https://weather.gc.ca/?layers=radar&province=BC&zoom=11&center=49.33138527,-121.82121520 

https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=49.067,-121.967

Looking forward to having a good time!!

June 1, 2025

FTX June 06-08

Now that ACR has been completed, congratulations to everyone, we have one last activity… Our FTX!

The FTX will be from 06-08 June. Cadets are to arrive at the Squadron on Friday, June 06 for 4pm with their gear. The bus departs at 5pm. DO NOT BE LATE! Make sure you download a kit list and a permission form. Permission forms are to be filled in completely, accurately, and handed to the Bus Escort as you get on the bus. NO PERMISSION FORM, NO GO! Cadets can be expected to be returned to the Squadron between 3pm and 4pm on Sunday, June 08.

We will be having a dinner / kit check on Thursday, June 05 as our regular parade night. Those that are going on the FTX need to bring their kit with them so that a kit check can be done.

The only exception for prohibited items are cell phones, however, there is NO CELL SERVICE at the FTX site, no way to charge the phone, and would only be used for taking photos. If you bring a cell phone, it will be your responsibility. You pack out what you pack in. The Squadron will not be responsible for any lost cell phones or any personal equipment.

ADVANCE PARTY: You are to be at the Squadron for pick up at 9am, as we need to be at ASU Chilliwack for 10am to get equipment for the FTX.

May 30, 2025