Date

5 March 2023

RO Number

2022/23-25

CO’s Message

Good afternoon, 809! It’s our last week before March Break and we’re going to be a bit more casual this week with a sports night on Wednesday. We’re also considering a bowling night on the Wednesday of March Break. Please let Capt Lemoine know if you’re interested in coming out so that we can gauge interest.

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: 8 March 2023
Who: All Cadets and Staff
Dress: Sports Attire
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	MX05.01	MX05.01	MX05.01;
	Description	Participate in Physical Activities (Sports Night)	Participate in Physical Activities (Sports Night)	Participate in Physical Activities (Sports Night)
	Instructor
Level Three and Four	PO/EO	MX05.01	MX05.01	MX05.01
	Description	Participate in Physical Activities (Sports Night)	Participate in Physical Activities (Sports Night)	Participate in Physical Activities (Sports Night)
	Instructor

Announcements

1. Monday Evening Optional Training – Monday, February 27

Dress: Appropriate Civilian Clothing
Timing: 1830-2115
Duty Officer: Lt Couroux

Effective Speaking

Effective Speaking is on hold for the time being.

Aviation and Sports

Open to everyone. Come out and have fun.

2. March Break Bowling

We’re planning a bowling night at Parkway Social on the Wednesday of March Break (March 15th) and are looking to find out how many cadets are interested in attending. There may be some competition between the siniorSee Capt Lemoine either in-person at training this week or via email at 809air@cadets.gc.ca if you’re interested.

3. Summer Training

NOTE: STAFF CADET APPLICATIONS ARE NOW DUE MARCH 20

Summer training brochures 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 Admin O about the application process.

4. Other Upcoming Activities

• Date TBD (most likely in April) – Female Leadership Day at 128 Flying Dragons Squadron, Thorold
• Date TBD (most likely in April) – Male Leadership Day, location TBD
• 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
6 March 2023	Monday	Optional Training	Squadron HQ	Suitable Civilian Attire	Lt Couroux
8 March 2023	Wednesday	Regular Training	Squadron HQ	Cadets Sports Attire; CAF Sports Attire or 5; CIs/CVs Sports Attire or FTU	Capt Lemoine

Upcoming Activities

Date	Day	Activity	Location	Dress	OIC
13 March 2023	March Break – No Training
15 March 2023	Wednesday	Bowling Night (Tentative)	Parkway Social, St. Catharines	Suitable Civilian Attire	Capt Lemoine
20 March 2023	Monday	Optional Training	Squadron HQ	Suitable Civilian Attire	Capt Emptage
22 March 2023	Wednesday	Regular Training	Squadron HQ	Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU	CI Dau
27 March 2023	Monday	Optional Training	Squadron HQ	Suitable Civilian Attire	Capt Lemoine
1 April 2023	Wednesday	Regular Training and CO’s Parade	Squadron HQ	Cadets C1A; CAF 1A; CIs/CVs Collared Shirt, Tie, and Dress Pants	Lt Couroux

D Couroux
Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!