Good evening 809,
We’re entering a new month, and only have a couple of months left of the training year. On Wednesday evening, we’ll be discussing summer training opportunities with the cadets in the unit. Parents/Guardians, you’re more than welcome to sit in on the presentation. We’ll be getting under way with that at 1845 (6:45pm).
With March Break coming up, there will be no training on 11MAR2024 and 13MAR2024. Also, With Easter Monday being on Monday, April 1st, there will be no training on that date either.
Here are the announcements:
Announcements:
- Optional Training – Monday, 04MAR2024:
Regular Monday Optional training this week @ the Squadron LHQ. The flight simulator will be open and other activities will take place. Come on out and be social.
Time: 1900-2100hrs
Where: Squadron LHQ
Dress: Appropriate Civilian Attire
Duty Officer: CI Dau
- Canteen Cards for Sale – Wednesday, 06MAR2024:
Canteen cards will be on sale on Wednesday evening for those who would like to purchase them. Cards are $20.00 each. Please see Mrs Lett upon arrival to the squadron to purchase yours.
- March Break – No training – 11MAR2024 and 13MAR2024:
There will be no training on 11MAR2024 or 13MAR2024 due to March Break. However, we will have a social activity on 13MAR2024 for those of you not going away for the week. Details to follow
- 2024 NGTA Training and Professional Development Session – 23/24MAR2024:
The CO, TrgO, SWO and DSWO are all attending the 2024 NGTA Training and Professional Development Session in Toronto on the 23-24MAR2024. Representatives from all units within the Niagara Greater Toronto Area (NGTA) are preparing the training calendar for the 2024/25 training year.
- Summer Staffing and Training Opportunities are Now Available:
If you’ve been paying attention to the Facebook and Squadron Website Posts, both Staff Cadet and summer course opportunities have opened up.
Staff Cadet opportunities are available to cadets who have completed Level 3 or higher. Here’s a link to the website post
Summer training opportunities are available to cadets who are Level 2 or higher. Courses include:
- Air Rifle Marksmanship (2 wk introduction or 4 wk instructor)
- Drill and Ceremonial (2 wk introduction or 4 wk instructor)
- Sports and Fitness (2 wk introduction or 4 wk instructor)
- Military Band (2 wk introduction or 4 wk instructor)
- Pipe Band (2 wk introduction or 4 wk instructor
- Aviation Technology and Aerospace (2 wk)
- Advanced Aviation (4 week)
- Survival (2 wk Introduction or 4 wk Instructor)
2-week courses are for levels 2+, 4-week courses are for levels 3+. Here’s the link for the website post, which contains links to the course descriptions and locations:
Great news on Summer Training | 809 Newark (809cadets.ca)
If you’re interested in either opportunity, please see squadron staff for more information. Hurry, though. Applications are due 18MAR2024 for staff, and 31MAR24 for courses.
- Easter Monday – No training – 01APR2024:
There will be no training on Monday 01APR2024 due to Easter Monday
7. 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, cell phone number she can text to, and any dates that you cannot help out. Ms Kell’s email is ktkells@gmail.com
Regards,
Capt Dan Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”