Date
06 November 2022
RO Number
2022/23-10
CO’s Message
Remembrance Day, 2022
Well, this is possibly the busiest week we’re going to have for a while. Monday night’s optional training will include Effective Speaking (1st period) followed by Aviation (2nd period). Wednesday night’s classes are all cancelled and will be replaced with Drill, followed by a CO’s Parade. With Remembrance Day coming up, we need to get the squadron’s marching skills polished up and make sure uniforms are presentable. Then, on Thursday night, we do our overnighter at the legion, the 1st in a few years, to get prepped for Remembrance Day. Then finally, the vigil at the cenotaph, followed by 2 Remembrance Day ceremonies. Let’s get started.
809 OFFICER AND SENIOR CADET STAFF POSTITIONS
Commanding Officer (CO): Lt Couroux
Deputy Commanding Office (DCO)/Co-TrgO: Lt Russell
Administration Officer (AdminO)/Co-TrgO: 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
COVID-19 Rules
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.
It’s no longer a requirement for you 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.
ADMIN:
CADET365
Again, not everyone has their CADET365 account up and running. Those of you that don’t please see Capt Lemoine this Wednesday evening.
ANNUAL VALIDATION FORMS
We are still waiting on completed validation forms from 3 cadets. We need these in right away in order to finish your enrollment process for this year.
SUPPLY:
Supply is open for exchanges and new issue during the evening. Make sure you see CI Dau to set up an appointment
TRAINING:
Regular Training
Where: Squadron HQ
When: Wednesday 09 November, 2022
Who: All Cadets and Staff
Dress: Cadets: Cadets C1A, CAF 1A, CI/CV Business Attire
Duty Officer: Lt Couroux
Duty NCO: TBD
Training Night Schedule
| BEGINS | ENDS | PERIOD |
| 1815 | 1830 | Building Open, Parade 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 Trg Areas/Parade |
| 2100 | 2115 | Closing Parade |
| 2115 | 2130 | Building Closed |
Class Schedule
| PERIOD 1 1845-1920 |
PERIOD 2 1925-2000 |
PERIOD 3 2015-2050 |
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| All Levels | PO/EO | |||
| Description | Beret Forming | Parade Practice | CO’s Parade | |
| Instructor | Lt Russell | WO2 Abt | WO2 Abt | |
Note: Off-duty instructors are to report to their areas of secondary duties
Squadron Deputy Warrant Officer/Training NCO: FSgt Forsyth
Flight Commander/Admin NCO: FSgt Vidal
Flight Commander/Supply NCO: FSgt Dau
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Monday Evening Optional Training – Monday November 07 – Effective Speaking & Aviation.
Dress: Appropriate Civilian Clothing
Timing: 1830-2115
Duty Officer: CI Dau
- Effective Speaking
Mrs Gowans has asked me to post the timeline for the course along with the outline for the Effective Speaking Competition. They can be found:
- 126/809 RCACS Mixed Drill Team – Sign Up
Drill team has been cancelled this week. It will resume next Thursday night (November 17)
- Remembrance Day Sleepover, Vigil and Parades – 10NOV2022 & 11NOV2022:
Information was emailed last week detailing the Squadron’s activities regarding Remembrance Day. This email can be read here.
- National Online Ground School
The application deadline for the Air Cadet Online Ground School for this summer’s Glider and Power Pilot Training Courses has been extended to 15 November. Please see Capt Lemoine if you’d like to apply.
- Cadet Co-op (High School Credit Program)
The Training Year Cadet Co-op is starting back up once again in partnership between UCDSB and RCSU Central.
To be eligible a cadet must:
-Attend High School in Ontario
-Reside in Ontario
-Be a current cadet
There is one 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 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, etc) 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 | DUTY OFFICER |
| 07 NOV 2022 | Monday | Optional Training | Squadron HQ | Suitable Civilian Attire | CI Dau |
| 09 NOV 2022 | Wednesday | Parade Night
(CO Parade) |
Squadron HQ | CADET: C1A
CAF: 1A CI/CV: Business Attire |
Lt Couroux |
| 10 NOV 2022 | Thursday | Remembrance Day Eve – Vigil and Parade Prep | Branch 124
Royal Canadian Legion |
Suitable Civilian Attire – Carry Uniform (see 11 NOV 2022) | Lt Couroux |
| 11 NOV 2022 | Friday | Remembrance Day | Queen St, NOTL & Queenston | CADET: C1A
CAF: 1A CI/CV: Business Attire |
Lt Couroux |
Upcoming Activities
| DATE | DAY | ACTIVITY | LOCATION | DRESS | DUTY OFFICER |
| 14 NOV 2022 | Monday | Optional Training
Effective Speaking Sports |
Squadron HQ | Suitable Civilian Attire | Capt Lemoine |
| 16 NOV 2022 | Wednesday | Parade Night | Squadron HQ | Cadets: C5
CAF: 5 CI/CV: Golf Shirt + Khakis or FTU |
Capt Lemoine |
| 17 NOV 2022 | Thursday | Drill Team | River View Public School, NF | Suitable Civilian Attire | TBD |
| 21 NOV 2022 | Monday | Optional Training | Squadron HQ | Suitable Civilian Attire | Lt Russell |
| 23 NOV 2022 | Wednesday | Parade Night | Squadron HQ | Cadets: C5
CAF: 5 CI/CV: Golf Shirt + Khakis or FTU |
Lt Russell |
| 24 NOV 2022 | Thursday | Drill Team | River View Public School, NF | Suitable Civilian Attire | TBD |
| 26 NOV 2022 | Saturday | WO1 & WO2 Merit Review Boards | TBD | TBD | |
| 28 NOV 2022 | Monday | Optional Training | Squadron HQ | Suitable Civilian Attire | CI Dau |
| 30 NOV 2022 | Wednesday | Parade Night | Squadron HQ | Cadets: C5
CAF: 5 CI/CV: Golf Shirt + Khakis or FTU |
CI Dau |
D Couroux
Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!