Date
12 February 2023
RO Number
2022/23-22
CO’s Message
Good afternoon, 809. I’ve returned from vacation refreshed and relaxed and am looking forward to joining you for this week’s training. This week, most of the training is going to be about uniform maintenance, so be sure to bring your blues (on hangers) and your parade boots.
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: 15 February 2023
Who: All Cadets and Staff
Dress: C5, CAF 5, CIs and CVs Civilian Attire or FTUs (Cadets, bring your blues on hangers and your parade boots!)
Duty Officer: Lt Couroux
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 | C107.01 | C107.01 | M108.07 |
| Description | Maintain the Air Cadet Uniform | Maintain the Air Cadet Uniform | Execute an Open Order and Close Order March | |
| Instructor | ||||
| Level Three and Four | PO/EO | C107.01 | C107.01 | C208.02 |
| Description | Maintain the Air Cadet Uniform | Maintain the Air Cadet Uniform | Execute Drill with Arms | |
| 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 – 13 February – Effective Speaking and Aviation
When: 1830-2115
Where: Squadron HQ
Dress: Appropriate Civilian Attire
Duty Officer: Capt Lemoine
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 16 1830h-2030h
Where: River View Public School, 3300 Cattell Drive, Niagara Falls
Dress: Appropriate Civilian Attire
3. 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, CIs & CVs Suitable Civilian Attire or FTUs (Bring your blues on hangers and your parade boots!) | Lt Couroux |
Upcoming Activities
| Date | Day | Activity | Location | Dress | OIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 February 2023 | Monday | Family Day No Training Enjoy Your Family |
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| 22 February 2023 | Wednesday | Regular Training | Squadron HQ | Cadets C5, CAF 5, CIs & 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!