Date
22 October 2023
RO Number
2023/24-08
CO’s Message
Welcome to week eight 809!
This week we’ve got Optional Training for all interested cadets on Monday night, Parade night on Wednesday and Trunk or Treat on Sunday evening.
We’re also coming up on poppy season, which starts this Friday. Typically we assist the Legion by selling these to raise money to support veterans. Also, the wearing of poppies is mandatory on uniforms starting the same date. More to follow during parade on Wednesday evening.
Please note that CI Dau is away this week. Unless it’s an emergency, any supply items should wait until next week.
809 Officer and Senior Cadet Staff Positions
Commanding Officer (CO): Lt Couroux
Deputy Commanding Office (DCO): Lt Russell
Training Officer (TrgO): Capt Emptage
Assistant Training Officer (ATrgO): OCdt Bell
Administration Officer (AdminO): Capt Lemoine
Supply Officer (SupO): CI Dau
Squadron Warrant Officer:
Squadron Deputy Warrant Officer:
Training
Regular Training
Where: Squadron HQ
When: 25 October 2023
Who: All Cadets and Staff
Dress: Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Civilian Attire or FTUs
Duty Officer: Capt Emptage
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 |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levels 1/2 | PO/EO | M231.01 | M231.01 | M108.04 |
| Description | Identify the Four Forces that Act on an Aircraft | Identify the Four Forces that Act on an Aircraft | Close to the Right and Left | |
| Instructor | ||||
| Levels 3/4 | PO/EO | M303.06 | M303.06 | M337.01 |
| Description | Solve Problems | Solve Problems | Measure Distance Along a Route | |
| Instructor | Lt Couroux | |||
Note: If you cannot make it to a mandatory cadet activity, or one that you’ve signed up to attend, you need to call the squadron at 905-468-7584 and leave a message, or send an email to 809air@cadets.gc.ca, indicating your reason for not attending. Failure to do so will result in being marked as absent without excuse and will affect your standings towards training.
October Events
1. Monday Evening Optional Training
Monday night optional training is now open to all cadets. This week we’ll be opening up the flight simulator. OCdt Bell will be workinging out an activity for 2nd period. Optional training runs from 1900-2100hrs. The more cadets we have attending Monday evenings, the more fun it will be.
2. Fish Fry
The legion is looking for volunteers to take part in service duties for Fish Fry on Thursday nights. This is not a cadet activity, but you can earn time towards your community service hours for high school decoration. All interested parties are to reach out to Ms Kathleen Kells by email. Include your phone number, mobile phone number she can text to, and any dates that you cannot help out.
3. Online Ground School (OGS) – Glider and Power
Cadets wishing to apply for either Glider or Power Pilot Training this summer must complete OGS. This consists of 45 hrs of class work, with the qualifying exam to be completed by the deadline date (15 January 2024). Deadline for applications is 15 November 2023. Let squadron staff know if you’re interested, or if you need more information
4. Trunk or Treat
On Sunday, October 29, 809 Squadron has been invited to take part in Central Community Centre’s Trunk or Treat. It’s an opportunity for the squadron to showcase itself at a community event, and hopefully attract some new recruits. More info to follow as we get closer to the date.
Summary
This Week’s Activities
| Date | Day | Activity | Location | Dress | OIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 October 2023 | Monday | Optional Training | Squadron HQ | Suitable Civilian Attire | Capt Lemoine |
| 25 October 2023 | Wednesday | Mandatory Training | Squadron HQ | Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Civilian Attire or FTUs | Capt Emptage |
| 29 October 2023 | Sunday | Trunk or Treat | Central Community Centre 680 York Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake |
Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Civilian Attire or FTUs | TBD |
Upcoming October Activities
| Date | Day | Activity | Location | Dress | OIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 October 2023 | Monday | Optional Training | Squadron HQ | Suitable Civilian Attire | CI Dau |
| 1 November 2023 | Wednesday | Mandatory Training | Squadron HQ | Cadets C1A; CAF 1A; CIs/CVs Jacket and Tie | Lt Couroux |
| 4-5 November 2023 | Saturday and Sunday | Legion Poppy Drive | Various Locations | Cadets C1A; CAF 1A; CIs/CVs Jacket and Tie | TBD |
| 6 November 2023 | Monday | Optional Training | Squadron HQ | Suitable Civilian Attire | Lt Couroux |
| 8 November 2023 | Wednesday | Mandatory Training | Squadron HQ | Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Civilian Attire or FTUs | Capt Lemoine |
| 10-11 November 2023 | Friday and Saturday | Remembrance Day Vigil and Parades | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 | Cadets C1A; CAF 1A; CIs/CVs Jacket and Tie | Capt Lemoine |
| 13 November 2023 | Monday | Optional Training | Squadron HQ | Suitable Civilian Attire | Capt Emptage |
| 15 November 2023 | Wednesday | Mandatory Training | Squadron HQ | Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Civilian Attire or FTUs | OCdt Bell |
| 20 November 2023 | Monday | Optional Training | Squadron HQ | Suitable Civilian Attire | Capt Lemoine |
| 22 November 2023 | Wednesday | Mandatory Training | Squadron HQ | Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Civilian Attire or FTUs | CI Dau |
| 27 November 2023 | Monday | Optional Training | Squadron HQ | Suitable Civilian Attire | CI Dau |
| 29 November 2023 | Wednesday | Mandatory Training | Squadron HQ | Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Civilian Attire or FTUs | Lt Russell |
D Couroux
Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!