Date
29 October 2023
RO Number
2023/24-09
CO’s Message
Happy Halloween 809!
This week we’ve got Optional Training for all interested cadets on Monday night, we’re going with a Halloween theme. Wear a costume and we might have a movie for the evening. Parade night on Wednesday is a CO’s parade. Make sure your uniform is prepped and ready to go. If you got promoted on the last CO’s parade, make sure your appropriate ranks are sewn on, otherwise you’re out of uniform. Poppy campaign started on Friday, all cadets and officers are now to wear a poppy on their uniform. Speaking of which, we have poppy campaign on both Saturday and Sunday 0900-1600. We’re looking for the entire squadron to sign up.
If you need to exchange pieces of your uniform for better fitting items, please make sure you see CI Dau this week. Next week is our Remembrance Day vigil and parade, and you may need gloves and a parka depending on the weather.
Now for the WROs
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: 1 November 2023
Who: All Cadets and Staff
Dress: Cadets C1; CAF 1A; CIs/CVs Jacket and Tie
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 |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levels 1/2 | PO/EO | M232.01 | C108.01 | |
| Description | Identify Types of Aircraft Engines | Execute Supplementary Drill Movements | CO’s Parade | |
| Instructor | Lt Russell | |||
| Levels 3/4 | PO/EO | M337.02 | C208.01 | |
| Description | Determine a Position on a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Navigation Chart (VNC) | Practice Ceremonial Drill as a Review | CO’s Parade | |
| Instructor | Lt Russell | 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 having a Halloween theme with the possiblity of a Horror movie (PG). Wear a Costume! Optional training runs from 1900-2100hrs. The more cadets we have attending Monday evenings, the more fun it will be.
2. Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign
This weekend we’ll be assisting the Royal Canadian Legion with their poppy campaign. On Saturday November 4 and Sunday November 5, cadets from 809 will be soliciting donations for the poppy campaing to support their efforts in assisting veterans. We’re looking for involvement from the entire unit on this one. Shifts are avaialable for Satuday AM, Saturday PM, Sunday AM and Sunday PM. We’re looking for 4 cadets and 2 supervising staff members per shift. See the sign up sheet for more details at:
3. 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.
4. 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
This Week’s Activities
| Date | Day | Activity | Location | Dress | OIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 October 2023 | Monday | Optional Training | Squadron HQ | Appropriate Costumes! | CI Dau |
| 1 November 2023 | Wednesday | Mandatory Training | Squadron HQ | Cadets C1; CAF 1A; CIs/CVs Jacket and Tie | Lt Couroux |
| 4-5 November 2023 | Saturday and Sunday | Legion Poppy Drive | Various Locations | Cadets C1; CAF/CIs/CVs Appropriate Civilian Attire | Lt Couroux |
Upcoming October Activities
| Date | Day | Activity | Location | Dress | OIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 C1; 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!