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Pre-Departure Meeting15 Days until Departure!
Preparing for Departure…• Groups & Supervision • Emergency Contact• Itinerary, Flights, Accommodations & Meals • Kit List – What to pack • Spending Money • Expectations for Cadets • Day 1 – Expectations and Itinerary • Questions • Hand out backpacks & jackets
*This presentation will be posted on our Website on the Vimy page.
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Groups & Supervision• 41 Cadets & 10 adult staff are attending the trip. • Cadets will be assigned a group of 4-5 cadets and 1 adult
supervisor. • Adult Staff:
• All Adult Staff are required to be League Screened & hold a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check).
• Capt Wilson • Cpl Ziade • CI Ahmon • CV Chambers • Mrs. Tirone (SSC)
• Mr. Tirone (SSC)• Ms. McKnight (SSC)• Mrs. Lauzon (SSC) • Mrs. Jones (SSC) • Mrs. Pinto (SSC)
Groups 1 - Cpl Ziade 2 - CI Ahmon 3 - CV Chambers 4 - Mrs. Tirone 5 - Mr. Tirone
WO2 KiplingSgt Sturgeon
FCpl Clare FCpl McKinley, L
Cpl Poynter
WO2 PintoSgt Dubeau, J
Sgt IngramCpl Cummins
Cpl Usyatynsky
FSgt ClarkeSgt Mintz
FCpl ViszmegFCpl ZwickerCpl Vaneck
FSgt PortillaSgt Burton
FCpl Dubeau, SCpl Kumar
Cpl White, O
FSgt LauzonFSgt BrundigeSgt ChambersFCpl GallantFCpl Liang
6 - Ms. McKnight 7 - Mrs. Lauzon 8 - Mrs. Jones 9 - Mrs. Pinto
FSgt ParkinSgt Smith
FCpl GhazarianCpl Luong
FSgt PhillipsSgt Klose
FCpl Palacios FCpl McKinley, A
FSgt HuiSgt Jones
Sgt Spencer-ThompsonFCpl Little
FSgt White, ESgt MaungFCpl Pezzo
FCpl Qu
* Cadets will NOT be allowed to switch groups unless directed to by the CO
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Emergency Contact For Cadets For Parents
EMERGENCY CONTACT IN CANADA:
Lt. Mike Slack
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 905-953-6141
• Please do not contact staff members on the trip.
• All information will be passed through Lt. Slack.
• Please do not contact Lt. Slack to find out “how is my cadet”.
• Return Flight info will be posted online.
Europe: 112* | China: 112** Costa Rica: 911Peru: 105Australia: 000
To reach the local equivalent of 911, dial the relevant number listed to the right. As with 911 in the U.S., only dial these numbers in the event of an emergency.
EMERGENCY CALLING INSTRUCTIONSTo reach an EF representative in the U.S. 24/7From Europe, China, Costa Rica: 001-617-619-2913From Australia: 0011-1-617-619-2913 From the U.S.: 1-800-637-8222
Your go-to for information about how to reach the local equivalent of 911 while abroad.Both the items will be handed out on the day of departure.
EMERGENCY WRISTBAND
For all travelers to wear on tour; includes EF�s emergency phone number. (Only dial this number in the event of an emergency)
EMERGENCYCALLING CARD
Follow us on the Trip…
@94RCACS Fb.com/94AirCadets @94AirCadets
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Itinerary • Departure Date: March 8, 2018• Return Date: March 16, 2018
Day 1: Fly overnight to EnglandDay 2-3: LondonDay 4: Ypres, Belgium & Vimy Region Day 5: Vimy RegionDay 6: Normandy RegionDay 7-8: ParisDay 9: Depart for home
Changes to Day 4• No longer visiting “Hitler’s Bunker”
Instead: • Essex Farm near Ypres, Belguim. This is the location of a battlefield,
bunker first aid post, cemetery and location where John McRae 'In Flanders Field'.• Canadian Corner at St Juliaan - memorial statue of a 'mourning soldier'
looking in the direction of the first gas attack to impact Canadian troops.• Langemark German cemetery - offers a perspective of balance to what
can be seen as a one-sided tour and allows Cadets to see how Axis forces were buried after the war compared to Commonwealth cemeteries.
* Other changes to the itinerary are likely to occur.
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Accommodations & Meals
• Each cadet will have their own single bed. • WiFi should be available at each hotel.• Breakfast typically includes cereal, bread,
juice, coffee and tea.• Lunch is not provided. You will be
provided with options to purchase your own lunch – encouraged to choose local cuisine! • Dinners will be a mix of local cuisine and
familiar dishes.• Table water is included; other beverages
will be of additional costs.
Flights
In the event of a delay – remain calm – Air Canada/EF Tours will book us on another flight & re-schedule events/reservations.
Seat Assignments:
Seats will be pre-assigned. Request for specific seats or seat partners will not be entertained.
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Baggage Restrictions• Cadets may only bring 1 checked bag and 1 carry-on bag (their EF tours
backpack)• The maximum weight for one piece of luggage is 23kg or 50lbs.• All Cadets have to lift their own luggage on and off the bus and carry it into their
hotel rooms. Packing light, it essential—a good rule of thumb is that if you cannot carry your suitcase up and down a flight of stairs it is too heavy! You also want to leave room for any souvenirs you might pick up along the trip.
• Carry-On Luggage• Cadets cannot bring any liquids or gels through security check points unless they
are travel sized (for example 100ml or less). Bottles of water are not permitted through the security check points at all.
• Remember to pack all medications (clearly identified with your name on them) in your carry-on luggage.
• For information on what you can and can not bring in your checked luggage, see the CATSA Website: http://www.catsa.gc.ca/whatcanIbring
Carry-on Restrictions • Containers of liquids, non-solid
food and personal items in your carry-on must be 100 ml/100 g (3.4 oz) or less. All containers must fit in one clear, resealableplastic bag no more than 1L in capacity. The bag must be transparent so screening officers can easily see the contents.
• Beverages: Drink or discard any beverages in containers of more than 100 ml before you get to security screening checkpoint. This includes water in your personal water bottle. You can refill your container once you pass through security.
• Food not consumed, including food in checked baggage, will be subject to the regulations of the country you are visiting.
• Fresh fruit, meat, cheeses (fresh foods) will need to be consumed or disposed of.
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Kit List• Kit list on our Website & in our
backpack• Change: No Uniforms • Pack light: We will be responsible for
loading our own luggage on and off the bus and into hotels.
• You are responsible for any luggage handling fees charged by the airlines.
• Carry any valuables or medications in your EF backpack or carry-on.
• Pack a change of clothes in your carry-on in case your luggage is lost.
Spending Money • EF tours recommends $50-60 (CAN) a day or 35-40£/€. • ATMs are the best way to get money (according to EF!)
However check with your bank about fees (CAD-USD-EURO)• Check with your own bank if planning of using a debit/credit
card. • Don’t bring traveler’s checks• Have enough cash on hand to cover the first two days of
travel since it may be difficult to find an ATM right away• You are responsible for your own lunches• 90% of our tour is pre-paid for – however there will be “low-
cost extra opportunities” that you may want to take part in.
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Extra Opportunities Eiffel Tower
*Approximately a three hour experience
Seine Boat Cruise after dinner on the last night - this costs approx15€. Highly recommended.
Stairs Elevator
Second Floor Cadets = 5€Adults = 10€
Cadets = 8€Adults = 16€
Top Floor Cadets = 9.50€Adults = 19€
Cadets = 12.50€Adults = 25€
Expectations for CadetsHigh Expectations for Cadets
• The expectations for Cadets while on the trip will be extremely high! While traveling Cadets will not only be representing the Squadron/Cadet Program, they will be representing Canada on international soil!
• The Cadet Code of Conduct should be reviewed by each cadet prior to departure. Cadets should be aware, that regardless of the laws in the UK & France, no Cadet is permitted to consume alcohol at any point during the trip.
• Serious issues with conduct, including consumption or possession of drugs/alcohol, theft, purposely leaving the group or failing to follow directions from Staff/Tour Director will result in the Cadets immediate removal from the trip. Upon directions from the CO, EF Tours will arrange transportation and a flight back to Toronto at the parent/guardian’s expense.
Dress Code Reminder:
• Cadets are required to wear their Squadron Jacket and Khaki, Navy Blue or Black pants. Jeans & Sweat/Exercise pants are not permitted. Cadets may only wear sweat pants when traveling on the first and last day to be more comfortable on aircraft.
• Cadets are reminded there are high expectations while traveling. Clothing should be appropriate & respectful at all times.
• Cadets are also encouraged to bring one
“dressier” outfit for the last dinner on Day 8.
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Safety & Security • We are traveling with EF Tours for the added benefit of having
a full time Tour Director, and a network of support to rely on. However we must still be careful. • Small groups will be used while traveling • Numbers – used when in one large group to quickly account for
everyone. Pay attention & no talking. • Stay with the group – tell an adult before going somewhere. • Guard your money & valuables – especially in Paris! Pick-
pocketing is a serious issue. Jackets have hidden inside pocket.
Day 1 – At the Optimist Hall • This will be a busy/stressful day – your co-operation is critical! • Everyone must arrive at the Optimist Hall for 1:30PM• Eat Lunch before you arrive & bring snacks (that can go through
airport security). • Kit check will be conducted in groups – look for your adult group
leader when you arrive. • Luggage will be loaded into cargo van once checked. • PARENTS: DO NOT LEAVE until your cadets luggage has been
checked.• Bus will be loaded starting at 2:15PM – and depart at 2:30PM at
the latest.
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Day 1 – At the Airport/In Flight• Once we arrive at Terminal 1 – Cadet are responsible for
their own luggage. • No horseplay or silliness in the Airport! • Cadets must say in their groups – you are a ”family” of 5-6
when traveling through the airport. • Everyone will be ”checked-in” already – Will only need to
pick up boarding pass & check-in luggage. • Once we are at the gate, if you need to use the
washroom/buy food – you must get permission from your adult supervisor & have a buddy.
• On the airplane – sit only in your assigned seat, be respectful to others & stay seated!
• SLEEP ON THE PLANE! Bring a pillow. Consider melatonin or Gravol for air sickness & to help you sleep.
• We leave at 6:35PM EST and arrive 6:00AM GMT - if you don’t sleep on the airplane, you will be up for another 15 hours!
Day 1 – In London• Once we disembark the airplane – in your groups you will move
through customs & pick up your luggage. • All cadets are using a Canadian Passport.• We will meet our Tour Director – Gareth Newton • 1-1.5 hour coach bus ride to Hotel • Check in to Hotel & Drop off luggage – may have time to
change. • Start trip with visit to Imperial War Museum & Walking Tour.Tip: Stay wake all day! Will help prevent jet lag!
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Return - March 16th
• Expected to land in Montreal at 3:30PM EST, Depart at 6:30PM EST for Toronto • Arrive in Toronto at 7:30PM • Once we are Canada our ETA at the Optimist Hall will be
updated on our Website. • We expect to arrive at the Optimist Hall between 9:30-
10:30PM • Check the website for update – please don’t call Lt. Slack for
updates.
Feedback from 75 Sqn – Grand Valley • They traveled on the same trip with EF Tours last May. • We have the same tour director – Cadets described him as “Funny, a little
weird, and very knowledgeable” • Sleep on the airplane!! • Bring a water bottle everywhere • Don’t overload the backpacks or they might break • When your given an opportunity to use the washroom – take it• A lot of walking – wear good shoes!• Spent more Euros than Pounds • Average cadet spent 20-30 £/€ a day • Lunch was cheaper in London than anywhere else. • Their “extras” where going up the Eiffel Tower and taking a boat tour in
Paris as a group. • Overall very positive feedback!
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A Trip you will never forget...
Questions?
Don’t leave until you have picked up your Backpack!
Inside the backpack is: • Your jacket• EF safety handbook • EF Luggage Tag • Copy of Kit list, Hotel & Flight info & itinerary. • Your initials are on the strap of the backpack & name is printed
on the inside of your jacket.
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