2 Squadron
2 VandenBos Whitby Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron

The squadron is currently in stand-down. For those attending summer training watch for emails and My Squadron page for details on selection, JIs and drop off information


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Weekly Message

Summer Stand Down Message as of 05 June 2025

1.    Wednesday 28 May was our last Wednesday parade day of the 2024/2025 training year.
2.The Canadian Forces has issued Guidance on the Measles Vaccine.  Please read prior to any Summer Camps.  https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cjcr-policy/cancdtgens/2025/cancdtgen004-25.html 

3.  Any changes to your Summer Camp availability need to be communicated to the CO directly by email to: CO@2VandenBos.org.

4. If we get any additional summer camps we will contact you directly.
Squadron Communications
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Summer Camp Briefing Notes
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Capt Wainwright, K.
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Letter from the SSC regarding Tagging requirements and process along with the use of the Fundraising form.
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Lt Jefferson, R.
24 Apr 25
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Spring Tagging fundraising form to use to aid in fundraising this tagging season.
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Lt Jefferson, R.
24 Apr 25
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C3 Dress (Winter). Diagram details what to wear when the order of dress is C3 (Winter).
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Maj Blight, C.
10 Nov 24
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Coffee/Tea/Hot Chocolate Fundraising Form
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Maj Blight, C.
24 Nov 24
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How to Wear the Poppy
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Maj Blight, C.
7 Nov 21
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Instructions on how to onboard Cadet365
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1 Jul 22
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2 Squadron's 2020/2021 Interactive Electronic Yearbook
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CI Schmidt, N.
30 Jun 21
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All Cadets who did NOT attend a virtual CTC this Summer should complete these steps to set up their (web app) access to our Microsoft Teams virtual training platform.
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Message from our Squadron's Sponsoring Committee Chair

Did you know that the majority of adults in our program all have full-time jobs? It’s true!

We do this as it is a passion, or we do this as our duty to serve – to foster the spirit of leadership and responsibility in each of your children – voluntarily!! Only the Officers are paid (by the Department of National Defense), but they max out their allotment of yearly paid time within a month of working with our very engaging program – the majority of their time is spent with us voluntarily and is invaluable to the day-to-day operation of our unit.

As a 200-Strong Cadet Squadron whose expenses are high - $500 each week lets us rent the school spaces we require! In addition to school space we provide the Squadron with several experiential learning activities, training aids, transportation, meals and activities. We depend on Parental support to continue to offer our program wihtout charging Cadets to participate.

1.   If you have the means to make a monetary donation, tax receipts are offered for each donation over $20. Donations can be made on our website via our “Donate Now” button on the homepage or you can me email at sscchair@2vandenbos.org to discuss

2.   If you or someone you know would like to make a corporate sponsorship, I can be reached by email at sscchair@2vandenbos.org

3.   If you would like to support the Squadron by donating your time – that is precious to us! Do you have cadet or military background? Are you good with numbers and writing grants? Are you interested in supporting the fun activities and fundraisers we run? Please see me on a Parade Night or send me and email at sscchair@2vandenbos.org

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Upcoming Dress Regulation changes
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM FORMATION - As of 22 August 2022

Updates to the Cadet Dress Regulations are pending. In that regard, CANCDTGEN 011/22 speaks to the cadet portion of Dress Regulations changes.

Existing Dress Regulations remain in effect with updates IN PROCESS and PENDING - with the exception of the following:

HAIR STANDARDS
 
Shall be nearly groomed and conservatively styled.  The length, bulk or style of hair shall not detract from a positive appearance or preclude the proper wear of the cadet headdress.  (Bulk is the distance that the mass of hair extends from the skin, when groomed, as opposed to the length of hair.) Must be natural colour (i.e. no purple, green etc.).

Option 1: Hair shall be taper-trimmed at the back, sides, and above the ears to blend with the hair-style; be no more than 15 cm (6 in.) in length and sufficiently short that, when the hair is groomed and headdress is removed, no hair shall touch the ears or fall below the top of the eyebrows; be no more than 4 cm (1-1/2 in.) in bulk at the top of the head, gradually decreasing to blend with the taper-trimmed sides and back; and be kept free from the neck to a distance of 2.5 cm (1 in.) above the shirt collar. Taper trimmed square back styles and shaving of all the hair on the head are permitted. 

Option 2: Hair must be up in a bun centred at the back of the head. Accessories (hair ties, bobby-pins) should not be seen. If hair is too short and does not touch the bottom of the shirt collar, it may be worn down.  However, it must be kept neat and out of the face. 

Once the Dress Regulations have been finalized, will we communicate these new dress instructions to the cadets and post on our website.

If you have any questions about these standards, please contact CI Haripal or CI Haleem. 

 
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Marksmanship Practice
The Competitive Marksmanship Team is preparing for the upcoming Zone 19 Competition on 22 February, 2025.  The Cadets have attended weekly practices to work on the skills required to take the team to the top rank. Good luck to the team and coaches!

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Primary Headquarters Location - Father Leo J. Austin Catholic School
Secondary Headquarters Location - Enterprise Airlines

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Headquarters: Enterprise Airline (EAI)
1190 Keith Ross Drive Oshawa Ontario L1J 0C7

Commanding Officer: Capt Wainwright, K.

Training Nights: Wednesday 1830 - 2130 hrs

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Phone: 905-922-1232

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This website is an un-official cadet website designed to provide information on the activities of 2 Squadron. The opinions, views, and information presented here are not reflective of the Department of National Defence, Canadian Armed Forces, or the Air Cadet League of Canada.