Date
9 April 2023
RO Number
2022/23-29
CO’s Message
Hello 809. This week marks the 106th anniversary of the battle for Vimy Ridge, April 9-12 1917. 6 years ago, 809 visited the memorial in France. A visit that will never be forgotten by those that made the trip.
Remember, this Monday is Easter Monday, so there will be no training. Regular training picks up this Wednesday evening with FTUs being the dress of the day. See you Wednesday.
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: 12 April 2023
Who: All Cadets and Staff
Dress: Cadets C1A; CAF 1A; CIs/CVs Collared Shirt, Tie, and Dress Pants
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 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level One and Two | PO/EO | M160.01 | M203.05 | M108.11 |
| Description | Identify Major Aerodrome Components | Discuss Influence Behaviours | Pay Compliments with a Squad on the March | |
| Instructor | ||||
| Level Three and Four | PO/EO | M309.06 | M303.01a | M303.01b |
| Description | Plan a Lesson | Define the Roll of a Team Leader | Define the Roll of a Team Leader | |
| Instructor | ||||
Announcements
1. No Monday Evening Optional Training – Monday, April 10
Enjoy your evening off.
2. Training Activity
We currently have 8 cadets signed up for gliding. We still have enough spaces open that the entire squadron can take part. I’ve decided to keep the sign up list open for the time being to give more cadets the opportunity to take part. This is one of the most exciting activities provided by the Air Cadet Program. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by.
When: Saturday, 29 April 2023
Where: Squadron HQ
Dress: Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU
Duty Officer: TBD
We now have a training day scheduled at the squadron headquarters for Saturday, April 29. This will be an all-day exercise where you will participate in survival and aviation activities. Dress for the day will be FTUs. Exact timing is to follow, but I anticipate it will have an early morning start and will continue until about 2100h that evening. More information to follow.
3. Gliding
We currently have 10 cadets signed up for gliding. We still have enough spaces open that the entire squadron can take part. I’ve decided to keep the sign up list open for the time being to give more cadets the opportunity to take part. This is one of the most exciting activities provided by the Air Cadet Program. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by.
When: Sunday, 30 April 2023 (PM)
Where: Welland CFS (Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport, 435 River Rd, Pelham, ON)
Flight Slots: 20 Cadets
Dress: Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU
Duty Officer: Lt Russell
- This activity is weather-dependent
- Any cancellation or rescheduling of this activity will be broadcast over the website, which means you’ll be receiving an email though your Cadet365 account
- Parents will be required to drop off cadets at the activity (If you don’t have the ability to get yourself out to the flying site, please reach out to another one of the cadets participating and carpool if you can)
- More details on this to follow as we get closer to the date.
If you’re interested in going, please sign up on our website by Wednesday, March 29.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 April 2023 | Monday | Easter Monday No Training |
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| 12 April 2023 | Wednesday | Regular Training | Squadron HQ | Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU | Capt Emptage |
Upcoming Activities
| Date | Day | Activity | Location | Dress | OIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 April 2023 | Monday | Optional Training | Squadron HQ | Suitable Civilian Attire | Lt Couroux |
| 19 April 2023 | Wednesday | Regular Training | Squadron HQ | Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU | Capt Lemoine |
| 24 April 2023 | Monday | Optional Training | Squadron HQ | Suitable Civilian Attire | Capt Emptage |
| 26 April 2023 | Wednesday | Regular Training | Squadron HQ | Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU | CI Dau |
| 6 May 2023 | Saturday | Female Cadet Leadership Day | 128 Flying Dragons HQ | Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU | TBD |
| 30 April 2023 1300h 1:00pm |
Sunday | Gliding | Welland CFS (Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport) | Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU | Lt Russell |
| 27 May 2023 | Saturday | Cadet Day | Canada’s Wonderland | Suitable Civilian Attire | TBD |
| 3 June 2023 | Saturday | Bottle Drive | Various Niagara-on-the-Lake Locations | Suitable Civilian Attire | TBD |
| 9 June 2023 | Friday | 809 Squadron Awards Banquet | Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre | Collared Shirt, Tie, and Dress Pants | TBD |
| 10 June 2023 | Saturday | 809 Squadron Annual Ceremonial Review | TBD | Cadets C1A; CAF 1A; CIs/CVs Collared Shirt, Tie, and Dress Pants | Lt Couroux |
D Couroux
Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!