Date

06 November 2022

RO Number

2022/23-10

CO’s Message

Remembrance Day, 2022

Well, this is possibly the busiest week we’re going to have for a while.    Monday night’s optional training will include Effective Speaking (1^st period) followed by Aviation (2^nd period).  Wednesday night’s classes are all cancelled and will be replaced with Drill, followed by a CO’s Parade.  With Remembrance Day coming up, we need to get the squadron’s marching skills polished up and make sure uniforms are presentable.   Then, on Thursday night, we do our overnighter at the legion, the 1^st in a few years, to get prepped for Remembrance Day.    Then finally, the vigil at the cenotaph, followed by 2 Remembrance Day ceremonies.  Let’s get started.

809 OFFICER AND SENIOR CADET STAFF POSTITIONS

Commanding Officer (CO): Lt Couroux
Deputy Commanding Office (DCO)/Co-TrgO: Lt Russell
Administration Officer (AdminO)/Co-TrgO: Capt Lemoine
Supply Officer (SupO): CI Dau
Squadron Warrant Officer: WO2 Abt
Squadron Deputy Warrant Officer/Training NCO: FSgt Forsyth
Flight Commander/Admin NCO: FSgt Vidal
Flight Commander/Supply NCO: FSgt Dau

COVID-19 Rules

Masks are no longer mandatory, except under certain circumstances, such as travelling in military transport or when entering an establishment that requires masks to be worn. If you feel comfortable wearing a mask, and would like to continue, you are permitted to do so.

It’s no longer a requirement for you to fill out and post a declaration. The link for this will no longer be provided.

Social distancing will still be practiced as much as possible. Also, it’s encouraged that we do as much training as possible outside.

We’re still committed to making cadets a safe and fun experience. If you have any questions on this, please consult a staff member.

If you feel sick, do the responsible thing, stay home.

ADMIN:

CADET365

Again, not everyone has their CADET365 account up and running.  Those of you that don’t please see Capt Lemoine this Wednesday evening.

ANNUAL VALIDATION FORMS

We are still waiting on completed validation forms from 3 cadets.   We need these in right away in order to finish your enrollment process for this year.

SUPPLY:

Supply is open for exchanges and new issue during the evening.   Make sure you see CI Dau to set up an appointment

TRAINING:

Regular Training

Where: Squadron HQ
When: Wednesday 09 November, 2022
Who: All Cadets and Staff
Dress: Cadets: Cadets C1A, CAF 1A, CI/CV Business Attire
Duty Officer: Lt Couroux
Duty NCO: TBD

Training Night Schedule

Class Schedule

Note: Off-duty instructors are to report to their areas of secondary duties
Squadron Deputy Warrant Officer/Training NCO: FSgt Forsyth
Flight Commander/Admin NCO: FSgt Vidal
Flight Commander/Supply NCO: FSgt Dau

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Monday Evening Optional Training – Monday November 07 – Effective Speaking & Aviation.

Dress: Appropriate Civilian Clothing
Timing: 1830-2115
Duty Officer: CI Dau

2. Effective Speaking

Mrs Gowans has asked me to post the timeline for the course along with the outline for the Effective Speaking Competition.  They can be found:

Here
And
Here

3. 126/809 RCACS Mixed Drill Team – Sign Up

Drill team has been cancelled this week.   It will resume next Thursday night (November 17)

4. Remembrance Day Sleepover, Vigil and Parades – 10NOV2022 & 11NOV2022:

 Information was emailed last week detailing the Squadron’s activities regarding Remembrance Day.   This email can be read here.

5. National Online Ground School

The application deadline for the Air Cadet Online Ground School for this summer’s Glider and Power Pilot Training Courses has been extended to 15 November.   Please see Capt Lemoine if you’d like to apply.

6. Cadet Co-op (High School Credit Program)

The Training Year Cadet Co-op is starting back up once again in partnership between UCDSB and RCSU Central.

To be eligible a cadet must:

-Attend High School in Ontario
-Reside in Ontario
-Be a current cadet

There is one misconception that has come up over the years:

-Cadets must be a student from UCDSB- Incorrect
-The program is a ministry of education program, coordinated on behalf of the ministry through UCDSB. As long as the cadet is a student of any school board in Ontario (French, English, Public, Catholic, or even Private) they are eligible as the credit is linked to their OEN (Ontario Education Number)

Cadets can earn up to 4 credits through the training year version of cadet co-op. It takes 90 hours of cadet activities (Training, team practices, uniform prep, lesson prep, etc) to earn a credit, as well as completion of the pre-placement assignments, tracking their hours on a log sheet, and participating in your ACR. Why not earn some high school credits for what they are already doing!

If you’re interested, please see Capt Lemoine for more information, including the application and a FAQ sheet.

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

Upcoming Activities

D Couroux
Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

E daniel.couroux@cadets.gc.ca
T + 1 (905) 468-7584