Author: PLTOFF Townsend

All new recruits who have submitted the 2A sign paperwork should have now received the email link for the online enrolment form to their next of kin email. If you have not received this email link please email adj@17squadronatc.com with the cadets name, NOK name and a copy of the signed 2A and ID- even if this has previously been submitted.

If you have enrolled and have not received your cadetnet user name and password go to cadetnet.org.nz click on “forgot password” and use the cadets personal email address to reset your password.

Payment is due by the end of this term and can be done through the 17 Squadron shop. Once payment is received and enrolment process completed the cadet will receive their uniform.

We will be holding open nights on the on the 15th, 22nd and 29th of February and the 7th of March to welcome our new group of Basic One cadet’s. Please invite along any friends between the ages of 13-15 years old or year 9/10. If you wish us to come recruit at your school, please email the adj with a direct email contact and name of whoever organises your year 9&10 assembly’s and let them know we may be reaching out to organise a time to visit.

Next Thursday 23rd of November we will be holding an open night for all new recruits wishing to join the 2024 intake. This is open to all those in Year 9 and 10 or between the ages of 13-15 years.

Night begins at 1830 (6:30pm) and will include a drill demonstration, information about what we do and how to join, and a chance for new recruits to try out some activities. Finishing about 2000 (8:00pm)

Bring along your friends and introduce them to the adventurous world of 17 Squadron!

Welcome to the New Year, we are excited to see everyone back and welcome our new recruits.

Our first parade night back will be Thursday 9th of February. This will be for current recruits and those who joined us for our 2022 open night only.

Our first Open night for the year will be the following week Thursday 16th February. The evening commences at 1830hrs (6.30pm) and will run for about 2 hours. During this time you will receive information on what the programme involves, and how to enrol, as well as viewing our facilities and participating in some Cadet activities. All friends and parents welcome.

Those planning to attend Southern Area Air Skills remember to meet at Pioneer pool at 6pm to do the swim test.

We are still awaiting a schedule from the Aeroclub for microlight flying this weekend. It will be released as soon as possible via email to cadets and their Next of Kin as well as being posted on the website. Those who sent specific timing requests to PLTOFF Townsend will be accomodated.

As mentioned in last week’s notices, all cadets are required to help on Cup Day (8 Nov), and are expected to attend between 1830hrs (6.30pm) and 2000hrs (8pm) to do the final rubbish sweep.

We also need cadets to do a rubbish sweep after Show Day (11 Nov) from 1830hrs (6:30pm) to 1930hrs (7:30pm). Prioritise Cup Day (8 Nov) if you can only attend one.

The info form is available on the forms page. Please contact adj@17squadronatc.com to apply for leave if you are not able to attend Cup Day. Both events are now open on CadetNet, so please apply ASAP. 

The microlight flying activity at Rangiora Airfield on 5 & 6 Nov has been confirmed! Every cadet will be able to participate in a one-on-one 30 min lesson in a microlight aircraft.

Info forms were distributed last week and are available on the forms page. Note that CadetNet applications close this Thursday (27 October), so get in quick! No late applications will be accepted (due to aeroclub requirements).