Date
16 October 2022
RO Number
2022/23-07
CO’s Message
Good evening 809 Squadron.
Welcome to week 7. Monday night activities start back up this week. Wednesday, we’re back to FTUs. The 1st two periods will be devoted to Effective Speaking with the final period to be team-building activities. Drill Team is cancelled for this week, however, it will pick up again next week.
809 Officer and Senior Cadet Staff Positions
Commanding Officer (CO): Lt Couroux
Deputy Commanding Office (DCO): Lt Russell
Training Officer (TrgO): Lt Nicolescu
Administration Officer (AdminO): Capt Lemoine
Supply Officer (SupO): CI Dau
Squadron Warrant Officer: WO2 Abt
Squadron Deputy Warrant Officer/Training NCO: FSgt Forsyth
Flight Commander/Admin NCO: FSgt Vidal
Flight Commander/Supply NCO: FSgt Dau
Cadet Correspondent: FSgt Couroux
COVID-19 Rules
COVID-19 rules have changed slightly for this training year. Masks are no longer mandatory, except under certain circumstances, such as travelling in military transport or when entering an establishment that requires masks to be worn. If you feel comfortable wearing a mask, and would like to continue, you are permitted to do so.
You are no longer required to fill out and post a declaration. The link for this will no longer be provided.
Social distancing will still be practiced as much as possible. Also, it’s encouraged that we do as much training as possible outside.
We’re still committed to making cadets a safe and fun experience. If you have any questions on this, please consult a staff member.
If you feel sick, do the responsible thing. Stay home.
Administration
Cadet365
Again, not everyone has their Cadet365 account up and running. Those of you who don’t please see Capt Lemoine this Wednesday evening.
Supply
Supply is open for exchanges and new issues during the evening. Make sure you see CI Dau to set up an appointment
Training
Regular Training
Where: Squadron HQ
When: 19 October 2022
Who: All Cadets and Staff
Dress: Cadets C5, CAF 5, CI/CV Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU
Duty Officer: Lt Russell
Duty NCO: TBD
Training Night Schedule
| Begins | Ends | Period |
|---|---|---|
| 1815 | 1830 | Building Open, Parade Square Set-Up |
| 1830 | 1845 | Uniform Inspection / Opening Parade |
| 1845 | 1920 | Period 1 |
| 1925 | 2000 | Period 2 |
| 2000 | 2015 | Break |
| 2015 | 2050 | Period 3 |
| 2050 | 2100 | Clean-Up Training Areas / Parade Square |
| 2100 | 2115 | Closing Parade |
| 2115 | 2130 | Building Closed |
Class Schedule
| Period 1 1845-1920 |
Period 2 1925-2000 |
Period 3 2015-2050 |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Levels | PO/EO | ES | ES | C103.03 |
| Description | Effective Speaking | Effective Speaking | Participate in Team Building Activities | |
| Instructor | ||||
Note: Off-duty instructors are to report to their secondary duties:
- Training NCO: FSgt Forsyth
- Administration NCO: FSgt Vidal
- Supply NCO: FSgt Dau
- Cadet Correspondent: FSgt Couroux
Announcements
1. Monday Evening Optional Training – 17 October – Squadron HQ
This Monday evening will consist of Aviation Club (1st half of the evening) and Sports (2nd half of the evening). Dress is appropriate Civilian Attire. Timing is the same as parade nights: 1830-2115.
2. 126/809 RCACS Mixed Drill Team
809 Squadron is teaming up with 126 Flying Lancers in Niagara Falls to form a mixed unit drill team. This is a fantastic way for you to meet other cadets and to improve your drill. If you’re interested, please sign up.
There is no practice this week. However, practice will resume on Thursday, October 27.
Here’s the info for the next practice:
When: Thursday, October 27 1830hrs – 2030hrs
Where: River View Public School, 3300 Cattell Drive, Niagara Falls
Dress: Appropriate Civilian Attire. Bring boots and wedge.
You will need to make your own way to practice as there is no transportation being provided. Regular attendance rules apply, so f you sign up, you will be expected to participate. Sign in as if you’re attending the squadron, however, instead of the location being 809, you’ll indicate “Drill Team”. If you sign up and cannot attend a practice, we expect you to notify 809 by email.
3. Remembrance Day Activities
Branch 124 of the Royal Canadian Legion (our main sponsor) has reached out to us to support them in their Remembrance Day Activities. This usually involves participation in not only the Remembrance Day ceremonies in both Old Town and in Queenston, but also includes a Poppy Drive and an overnight Vigil. The schedule of events is as follows:
Poppy Drive – Saturday, October 29 and Saturday, November 5
- Cadets will be required throughout each day to hand out poppies and take donations for the Legion.
- Parents and SSC members will be requested to assist with the logistics
Overnight Vigil – Thursday, November 10 at RCL Branch 124
- Usually starts at about 1900hrs and runs all night
- Cadets will be marched to the Queen St Cenotaph, in rotating shifts, to stand guard at the cenotaph.
- Parents and SSC members will be requested to provide support for breakfast for the cadets attending the vigil and ceremonies
Remembrance Day Ceremonies – Friday, November 11
The squadron will provide a marching contingent for two ceremonies:
- 1045 at Queen Street Cenotaph in Old Town
- 1245 at Queenston Cenotaph in Queenston
Full participation from the squadron is expected for each of the activities. If you’re in need of a letter explaining your absence from school on Friday, November 11, please let us know.
4. Ground School
Deadline for Application: Closed
Who can apply: Closed
The deadline for applications for Glider and Power Ground School has now passed and is closed to new applications. Good luck to everyone who enrolled.
5. Cadet Co-op (High School Credit Program)
The Training Year Cadet Co-op is starting back up once again in partnership between UCDSB (Upper Canada District School Board) and RCSU Central. To be eligible a cadet must:
- Attend High School in Ontario
- Reside in Ontario
- Be a current cadet
There is a misconception that has come up over the years:
- Cadets must be a student from UCDSB – Incorrect
- The program is a ministry of education program, coordinated on behalf of the ministry through UCDSB. As long as the cadet is a student of any school board in Ontario (French, English, Public, Catholic, or even Private) they are eligible as the credit is linked to their OEN (Ontario Education Number)
Cadets can earn up to four (4) credits through the training year version of cadet co-op. It takes 90 hours of cadet activities (training, team practices, uniform prep, lesson prep, &c) to earn a credit, as well as completion of the pre-placement assignments, tracking their hours on a log sheet, and participating in your ACR. Why not earn some high school credits for what they are already doing?!
If you’re interested, please see Capt Lemoine for more information, including the application and a FAQ sheet.
Summary
All attendees must check-in for all in-person activities using the Registration for In-Person Events form.
In-Person Activity Check-In Form
This Week’s Activities
| Date | Day | Activity | Location | Dress | OIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 October 2022 | Monday | Optional Training | Squadron HQ | Appropriate Civilian Attire | Capt Lemoine |
| 19 October 2022 | Wednesday | CO’s Parade | Squadron HQ | Cadets C5, CAF 5, CI/CV Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU | Lt Russell |
Upcoming Activities
| Date | Day | Activity | Location | Dress | OIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 October 2022 | Monday | Optional Training | Squadron HQ | Suitable Civilian Attire | CI Dau |
| 26 October 2022 | Wednesday | Parade Night | Squadron HQ | Cadets C5, CAF 5, CI/CV Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU | Lt Nicolescu |
| 27 October 2022 | Monday | Optional Training | River View Public School, Niagara Falls | Suitable Civilian Attire | Lt Couroux |
| 29 October 2022 | Saturday | Poppy Drive | TBD | Cadets C3, CAF 3, CI/CV Golf Shirt and Kakhis | Capt Lemoine |
D Couroux
Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!