Date
14 May 2023
RO Number
2022/23-34
CO’s Message
Hello 809. We’re heading down the stretch to the awards banquet and the ACR. Regular training is over, now we’re practicing drill and getting the displays ready.
Welcome back Capt Emptage. I hope you had a great vacation.
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: 17 May 2023
Who: All Cadets and Staff
Dress: Cadets C3B; CAF 3B; CIs/CVs Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Levels | PO/EO | |||
| Description | Displays | Drill | ||
| Instructor | ||||
Announcements
1. Monday Evening Optional Training
When: Monday, 15 May 2023 1830-2115
Where: Squadron HQ
Dress: Appropriate Civilian Clothing
Duty Officer: CI Dau
Drill Practice:
WO1 Abt will be going over drill movements in practice for the upcoming ACR.
AVIATION:
Exploring the series “Dogfights” and military aviation history.
SPORTS
Open to everyone. Come out and have fun.
2. Cadet Day at Canada’s Wonderland
Who: Everyone who signed up.
When: Saturday, May 27 – 0745h for 0800h departure. Returning approximately 2000h.
Where: Squadron HQ for pick up.
Dress: Appropriate Civilian Attire. Make sure you have proper clothing suitable for the weather.
What’s being provided
- Transport to and from Wonderland
- Unlimited drink pass
- Dinner
What to bring:
- Health Card – You will not be allowed to board the bus if you don’t have this with you.
- Appropriate clothing suitable for the weather
- Spending money
3. Awards Banquet
When: Friday, June 2nd. Timings TBD
Where: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 – 410 King St, NOTL
Dress: Business Formal (jacket, shirt, tie – Males, Dress outfit – Females)
Who: All cadets, staff, SSC and guests
For the fist time since the 2018-19 training year, we’re able to have our annual year end Awards Banquet. This is a chance where we get together and celebrate our training year as a unit, and also with our guests (parents, guardians, siblings, etc). More information on this to follow on next week’s WROs.
4. Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR)
When: Saturday, June 3 at 1000h
Where: Squadron HQ
Dress: Cadets C1A, Officers: 1A, Other Staff: Business Formal
This is a mandatory event for all cadets, staff and SSC.
This day is a formal parade where you get the opportunity to show your guests what you’ve done this year. This is a formal military parade where awards will be presented, promotions will be made, presentations will be made to the unit and displays, such as our new Flight Simulator, will be available for viewing by your guests, and guests of the unit. It’s a celebration of our training year. More details to follow on next week’s WROs
3. Other Upcoming Activities
- 7 Jun 2023 – Cadet Change of Command – Last parade night of the training year
- 10 Jun 2023 – Bottle Drive – Last cadet activity of the training year – All cadets, staff, SSC and parents to participate
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2023 | Monday | Optional Training | Squadron HQ | Suitable Civilian Attire | Capt Lemoine |
| 17 May 2023 | Wednesday | Parade Night | Squadron HQ | Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU | Capt Emptage |
Upcoming Activities – For the Remainder of the Training Year
| Date | Day | Activity | Location | Dress | OIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2023 | Monday | Victoria Day No Training |
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| 24 May 2023 | Wednesday | Parade Night | Squadron HQ | Cadets C5; CAF 3B; CIs/CVs Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU | Capt Lemoine |
| 27 May 2023 | Saturday | Field Trip | Canada’s Wonderland | Suitable Civilian Attire | Lt Couroux |
| 29 May 2023 | Monday | Optional Training | Squadron HQ | Suitable Civilian Attire | Capt Emptage |
| 31 May 2023 | Wednesday | Parade Night and ACR Practice | Squadron HQ | Cadets C1A; CAF 1A; CIs/CVs Collared Shirt, Tie, and Dress Pants | CI Dau |
| 2 June 2023 | Friday | Awards Banquet | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124, 410 King St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 | Business Formal | Lt Couroux |
| 3 June 2023 | Saturday | ACR | Squadron HQ | Cadets C1A; CAF 1A; CIs/CVs Collared Shirt, Tie, and Dress Pants | Lt Couroux |
| 5 June 2023 | Monday | Optional Training | Squadron HQ | Suitable Civilian Attire | CI Dau |
| 7 June 2023 | Wednesday | Cadet Change of Command | Squadron HQ | Cadets C1A; CAF 1A; CIs/CVs Collared Shirt, Tie, and Dress Pants | Lt Russell |
| 10 June 2023 | Saturday | Bottle Drive | Van Noort Greenhouses | Suitable Civilian Attire | Mr. Abt |
D Couroux
Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!