Good day 809,

Cadets, Staff and SSC members, I’m excited to invite you to our 1st in-person mess dinner since 2019.

Cadets, this is our last parade night of the year and we’re hoping we can have everyone participate in this fun event.    We do need you to sign up indicating your intent to participate.   You can sign up here:

Mess Dinner – Cadet Attendance – Wednesday, December 21, 2022 | 809 Newark (809cadets.ca)

Dress for cadets:

You’ll have to supply the white shirt as it’s not part of your uniform kit.   If you don’t have a bowtie, Mr Dau will have several with him on Tuesday night that you can borrow for the evening.   Or you can purchase one to own for $3.00 ea.

PARENTS/GUARDIANS – WE NEED YOUR HELP

Our annual mess dinner is a celebration in Military Style, giving our cadets an opportunity to experience RCAF tradition and enable them to interact in a social setting prior to our Christmas break. Even though it centers around training and tradition, this has been an effort on behalf of the entire squadron. The staff looks after the program, the SSC looks after most of the preparations as far as the venue and the food, along with the logistics of how it works behind the scenes. Parents have helped out as servers during the dinner. It’s for this that we’re looking for your help. So, Parents/Guardians, we asking for your help to make this a success. Please sign up to show your availability and desire to help us out with this annual tradition. If you find that all the spots are filled up and you’d still like to help, please let us know.

As far as dress for the evening,  we’ve usually asked for parents to wear black dress pants with a white collared shirt, if you have it.

Parent Sign Up – Mess Dinner Assistance – Wednesday, December 21 | 809 Newark (809cadets.ca)

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday and celebrating the squadron in RCAF style.

Regards,
Lt Dan Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”

Cadets and Parents/Guardians,

Our first fundraiser for 2023 is coming up January 7. This activity helps provide funds so that the squadron can operate and run the training program. All cadets are expected to participate and we’re also asking that parents/guardians take part as well.

For more information, or if you have questions, please reach out to either myself or Mr Cory Abt, our SSC Chair.

Lt Dan Couroux
CO
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”

Good evening everyone,
Mrs Gowans asked me to remind all the cadets participating in Effective Speaking that their outlines and rough drafts are due to Mrs Gowans on Monday night. She also asked me to remind you that you will be practicing impromptus tomorrow evening as well.
Good luck everyone.

Lt Dan Couroux
CO
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”

Good afternoon 809,

This year marks the 1st time since 2019 that we’ve been able to take part in the annual Niagara-On-The-Lake Christmas parade. Although not a mandatory event, we encourage maximum participation as this is an opportunity for the public to see us, something that doesn’t happen regularly.

Here are the particulars:
Where – 124 Branch Royal Canadian Legion – 410 King St, NOTL
When – 1000hrs until approx 1200hrs
OIC – Capt Lemoine
Dress – C3’s w/ Parka & Liner, gloves & wedge (bring toque with you just-in-case of cold weather)

Note: some cadets have expressed problems with their shirt and tie after the downpour back on Remembrance Day. If your shirt is not presentable, C3D would be acceptable (crewneck sweater instead of shirt and tie).

Lt Dan Couroux
CO
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”

Good afternoon, 809,

On Wednesday, December 21, we’ll be having our first in-person formal mess dinner since 2019. This is a night of RCAF tradition, and gives you the opportunity to be social with your fellow cadets. In the RCAF, mess dinners are considered to be a parade, so that means mandatory attendance is required. In saying that, we do want you to sign up in advance. The link for the sign up sheet is below:

Mess Dinner – Cadet Attendance – Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Lt Dan Couroux
CO
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”

Our annual mess dinner is coming up on December 21. It’s a celebration in Military Style, giving our cadets an opportunity to experience RCAF tradition and enable them to interact in a social setting prior to our Christmas break. Even though it centers around training and tradition, this has been an effort on behalf of the entire squadron. The staff looks after the program, the SSC looks after most of the preparations as far as the venue and the food, along with the logistics of how it works behind the scenes. Parents have helped out as servers during the dinner. It’s for this that we’re looking for your help. So, Parents/Guardians, we asking for your help to make this a success. Please sign up to show your availability and desire to help us out with this annual tradition. If you find that all the spots are filled up and you’d still like to help, please let us know.

Lt Dan Couroux
CO
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”

Parent Sign Up – Mess Dinner Assistance – Wednesday, December 21

126 Squadron just announced that they’ll be suspending drill team activities until the new year. Look for more information to be posted after the holidays.

Lt Couroux
CO
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”

Mrs Lett will be at the squadron this Wednesday to sell canteen cards.   The cost of the card is $20.00 and is available to purchase on the 1st parade night each month.    Remember, this is the only way you can access canteen items.    Please see Mrs Lett prior to the start of the parade.

Sincerely,
Lt Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal” 

I’ve just received an email from 126 Sqn indicating that tonight’s drill team practice has been cancelled.  Apparently the gym at River View Public School is being used for parent/teacher meetings.   Sorry about the late notice.

Lt Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”