Date

29 January 2023

RO Number

2022/23-20

CO’s Message

Hello 809. On Wednesday night we’ll be conducting a CO’s parade and inspection. Get your blues up to standard and be ready. So, shine your boots, press your uniform and have your appropriate badges sewn on. Also, it’s the first parade night in February. Make sure to have money with you if you need to purchase a new canteen card.

809 Officer and Senior Cadet Staff Positions

Commanding Officer (CO): Lt Couroux
Deputy Commanding Office (DCO): Lt Russell
Training Officer (TrgO): Capt Emptage
Administration Officer (AdminO): Capt Lemoine
Supply Officer (SupO): CI Dau
Assistant Training Officer (ATrgO): OCdt Bell
Squadron Warrant Officer: WO1 Abt
Squadron Deputy Warrant Officer/Admin NCO: WO2 Vidal
Flight Commander/Supply NCO: WO2 Dau

Supply

Supply is open for exchanges and new issue on Monday evening only. Make sure you see CI Dau to set up an appointment

Training

Regular Training

Where: Squadron HQ
When: 1 February 2023
Who: All Cadets and Staff
Dress: C1A, CAF 1A, CI’s & CVs Jacket and Tie
Duty Officer: Capt Lemoine

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
Level One and Two	PO/EO	M203.02(1)	C108.01
	Description	Discuss the Principles of Leaership	Execute Supplementary Drill Movements	CO’s Parade
	Instructor
Level Three and Four	PO/EO	M409.01(1)	C208.01
	Description	Identify Methods of Instruction	Practice Ceremonial Drill as a Review	CO’s Parade
	Instructor

Note: Off-duty instructors are to report to their secondary duties:

• Administration NCO: FSgt Vidal
• Supply NCO: FSgt Dau

Announcements

1. Monday Evening Optional Training – 30 January – Effective Speaking and Aviation

When: 1830-2115
Where: Squadron HQ
Dress: Appropriate Civilian Attire
Duty Officer: Lt Couroux

Effective Speaking:

Cadets should have an outline with clear main points and supporting points for each main point of their speech. Some of you are already at the editing stage, others are just starting their speeches. This work period to allow you another opportunity to work on your speeches. You are expected to bring whatever you need in order to complete this task ex: laptops or tablets.

Editing strategies are posted here. Please review: Editing Strategies

Aviation:

Open to everyone. Come out and have fun.

2. 126/809 RCACS Mixed Drill Team

Drill team will proceed this week. We had a lot of fun the week before last. I encourage everyone that has an interest in drill to take part:

When: Thursday, February 2 1830h-2030h
Where: River View Public School, 3300 Cattell Drive, Niagara Falls
Dress: Appropriate Civilian Attire

3. Canteen Cards for Sale

This Wednesday is the first Wednesday of the month. Canteen cards will be on sale. One card is $20.00. Please see Mrs. Lett upon arrival to the squadron.

4. Winter Gala

128 Squadron has invited all the squadrons and corps in the Niagara Garrison to attend the Niagara Cadet Winter Gala. This is a semi-formal dinner and dance where cadets can socialize. Cost is $30.00 per person. Here’s the info:

When: Thursday, February 11 1730h-1100h

1730h – Doors open
1815h – Dinner will be served
2000h – Dance will start
2230h – Cleanup
2300h – Doors close

Where: 128 Squadron – Trinity United Church, 15 Pine Street South, Thorold
Dress: Semi-Formal or Mess Dress (C2)
Officer Requirement: One Staff member escort for every 20 cadets

5. Other Upcoming Activities

• 04 Mar 2023 – Zone Shooting Competition
• 25 Mar 2023 – Female Leadership Day at 128 Flying Dragons Squadron, Thorold
• 25 Mar 2023 – Male Leadership Day, location TBD
• 25 Mar 2023 – Wing 10 Effective Speaking Regional Competition at 62 Phantom Squadron, Grimsby
• 01 Apr 2023 – Band and Drill Team Competition at 62 Phantom Squadron, Grimsby
• 06 May 2023 – Orienteering Day at 611 Harvard Squadron, Dunnville

6. Summer Training

Summer training opportunities have been emailed to every cadet and parent. The brochure can be viewed at this link:

2023 Air Cadet Summer Training Opportunities

If you’re interested in applying for one of these exciting opportunities, please see the AdminO about the application process.

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
30 January 2023	Monday	Optional Training	Squadron HQ	Suitable Civilian Attire	Lt Couroux
1 February 2023	Wednesday	Regular Training and CO’s Parade	Squadron HQ	Cadets C1A, CAF 1A, CI’s & CVs Jacket and Tie	Capt Lemoine

Upcoming Activities

Date	Day	Activity	Location	Dress	OIC
6 February 2023	Monday	Optional Training	Squadron HQ	Suitable Civilian Attire	Capt Emptage
8 February 2023	Wednesday	Regular Training	Squadron HQ	Cadets C5, CAF 5, CI’s & CVs Suitable Civilian Attire or FTUs	CI Dau
13 February 2023	Monday	Optional Training	Squadron HQ	Suitable Civilian Attire	Capt Lemoine
15 February 2023	Wednesday	Regular Training	Squadron HQ	Cadets C5, CAF 5, CI’s & CVs Suitable Civilian Attire or FTUs	Lt Couroux
20 February 2023	Monday	Family Day No Training Enjoy Your Family
22 February 2023	Wednesday	Regular Training	Squadron HQ	Cadets C5, CAF 5, CI’s & CVs Suitable Civilian Attire or FTUs	Lt Russell
27 February 2023	Monday	Optional Training	Squadron HQ	Suitable Civilian Attire	CI Dau

D Couroux
Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!