I hope you are doing well during these unique times! Thank you for your continued support of our youth Air Cadets. As always, the Air Cadet program provides unmatched leadership development, life-changing experiences, and enhanced aviation training. While we ensure the safety of our cadets and communities, this year’s lottery has been transitioned online. The funds raised through this lottery help us provide this amazing program to the youth of our community.
This year’s lottery has $100,900.00 in cash prizes to be won, including an early bird prize of $4,500 and a grand prize of $58,000. The early bird draw is April 1st and the grand prize draw is April 29th. Tickets are only $10! Please consider supporting us in one of the following ways. ·
Our first night back was filled with excitement, a paper airplane contest, LAC promotions, a new SWO, and our DCO got promoted as well. Welcome back 809!
Hoping your holiday season has been great, and that 2022 will be better times for all!
This Saturday January 8th we are having our bottle drive for 809 Squadron. This is a big fund raiser for us and helps to fund the entire program. During non Covid times this is a mandatory event for cadets and strongly encourage for the rest of the family to pitch in and help. The squadrons working orders are that in person cadet activity is not sanctioned at this time but life must go on. We need your help to make this fundraiser work.
Saturday Jan 8th
8:30am – 1:30pm
We will have 3 drop off locations that need to be manned and we will need a crew out at the VanNoorts Greenhouse to sort and package.
2-3 trailers will be needed to service these locations
If you could reply right away with the number of family members that can help that would be great…the sooner the better.
Please respond to me directly at chair@809cadets.ca or my cellphone 289-687-7050.
809 Newark Squadron celebrated the season with it’s 2nd Virtual Mess Dinner. Have a fun and safe holiday season everyone. Best wishes to everyone’s families. We’re hoping to see you all again, in person, in the new year.
Just a reminder that we need everyone to sign up tonight if they plan on attending this year’s virtual mess dinner. Here’s the initial post from Wednesday night:
2021 Christmas Mess Dinner – Sign up required by Friday, December 17, 2200hrs (10pm)
In: Mess Dinner
Good evening 809 Sqn,
It’s time for our Annual Christmas Mess Dinner. As with last year, this year’s mess dinner will be a virtual event with dinner to be served at your house. Dinner will be on Wednesday, December 22, timing and details to be published on the next WRO’s. Please sign up by Friday, December 17 @ 10pm if you plan to attend so we know how many dinners to provide (both cadets and staff please). Please note, this is still regarded as a mandatory training night. Remember, you need to be logged in to view the sign up sheet.
It’s time for our Annual Christmas Mess Dinner. As with last year, this year’s mess dinner will be a virtual event with dinner to be served at your house. Dinner will be on Wednesday, December 22, timing and details to be published on the next WRO’s. Please sign up by Friday, December 17 @ 10pm if you plan to attend so we know how many dinners to provide (both cadets and staff please). Please note, this is still regarded as a mandatory training night. Remember, you need to be logged in to view the sign up sheet.
Capt Lemoine is still away, but should be back in time to attend our Virtual Parade Night on Wednesday, November 24. Again, if there is anything that you’d usually contact the CO about, feel free to contact me during his absence.
Effective Speaking – Tuesday, 23 November 2021 – 1900-2000hrs
Mrs Gowans is running the effective speaking program this evening. Again this is a virtual class being run through our . All cadets are encouraged to participate, including 1st years if they’d like to do so.
Virtual Training – Wednesday, 24 November 2021 – 1855-2040hrs
Once again, we’re conducting our parade night virtually. The schedule is as follows:
Opening Parade (Virtual) 1855-1900 –
Period 1 1900-1935
Break 1935-1940
Period 2 1940-2025
Closing Parade (Virtual) 2025-2040 –
High School Co-Op Credits
Another reminder that your cadet participation could get you some credits towards your high school completion. In order to participate, you must complete and return the attached form below (instructions as to where to send your application are at the bottom of the form), and you must obtain at least 1 high school credit before the end of June 2022. A FAQ sheet has been attached as well:
Regular Training Night
24 November 2021
Registration:
All attendees must check in for all virtual activities using the Registration for Virtual Events Form.
Capt. Lemoine is currently away, but will be back for our next training night. In the mean time, if you need anything that you’d typically approach the CO about, feel free to contact me during his absence.
Back to virtual training.
Well, we had a great run of in-person training. Now, under the direction of RCSU, we’re back to virtual training until further notice due to the increase of COVID-19 infections in the Niagara Area. This has affected every Squadron/Corps in the region so we’re not the only ones having to revert. Let’s make the most of this and have fun. Virtual training is being conducted through google classroom at our usual location. Remember, you need to be logged in using your 809 cadets email address in order to participate.
Lt Nicolescu has provided the following schedule. Links to the individual meeting rooms per class are included:
1st Period
2nd Period
Level 1
4
M103.02
Map Personal Goals for the Training Year
M121.01
Discuss Aviation Opportunities
Level 2
4
C270.04
Watch World’s Biggest Airliner: The Airbus A380 – Coming Together
C270.04
Watch World’s Biggest Airliner: The Airbus A380 – Coming Together
Level 3
8
M336.01
Describe Properties of the Atmosphere
M336.02
Explain the Formation of Clouds
Level 4
8
M409.02
Identify Elements of a Positive Learning Environment
M409.02
Identify Elements of a Positive Learning Environment
Level 5
5
M503.02
Prepare an Exercise
M503.02
Prepare an Exercise
Effective Speaking
Mrs. Gowans is starting the Effective Speaking classes this Tuesday evening, Nov 16 @ 1900hrs. As with our parade night, this class will be conducted on-line at our squadron Google Meeting site. For 2nd year cadets, this is mandatory. However, anyone can, and is encouraged to take part. The classes will take part for the remainder of the year and for at least the first month of 2022. This year the SSC has put forth prizes for the squadron level competition. I encourage everyone to take part as it provides you with a solid background for you to become fantastic instructors, and the benefits will stick with you for the rest of your life. If you’d like to attend, please tune in to see what Mrs. Gowans has to offer. She is asking that you be prepared to present a 1-2 minute presentation about yourself. Remember, in order to access the site, you need to be logged in using your 809 Cadets email address. Here’s the link for the class:
High School Co-Op Credits
Just a reminders that your cadet participation could get you some credits towards your high school completion. In order to participate, you must complete and return the attached form below (instructions as to where to send your application are at the bottom of the form), and you must obtain at least 1 high school credit before the end of June 2022. A FAQ sheet has been attached as well:
Regular Training Night
17 November 2021
Registration
All attendees must check in for all virtual activities using the form.
Connection Information
Meet:
CAF Member Dress
5 (Operational [CADPAT/NCD])
Cadet Dress C5 (Civilian if C5 dress hasn’t been issued.)
Good afternoon everyone. Hope you’re enjoying your weekend.
This week marks the first week of in-person training activities. It’s been a long time coming and I know we, the staff, can’t wait to see each and every one of you. So, get your hair cut, and your uniforms ready and we’ll see you on Wednesday night for the start of training. Watch your inbox for this week’s WRO’s from Capt Lemoine for further details. Now for the going’s on:
Welcome Back:
1st off, let’s join Brigadier-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, Commander Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers, as she welcomes program participants and leaders to the 2021/22 training year.
As you may be aware, the government recently passed legislation to make September 30th a federal statutory holiday called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The intention of this day is to provide an opportunity for Canadians to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools. Our thoughts are with our indigenous Cadets and their families across Canada. Everyone in Canada has a role to play in learning about and addressing the ongoing impacts of residential schools and of the many children who never returned home.
Lt Nicolescu – Completes her AETC
Congratulations on the completion of your AETC over the past 10 days up at Connaught. Bravo Zulu.
Welcome back, 809. After a long absence it looks like we’re on the verge of doing in person training once again. So, make sure your hair is cut, your uniform fits and your boots are polished cause here we go.
So, as always, here are some important dates in history for this week (and also from earlier this past summer):
1/ September 11, 2001 – 911 20th Anniversary
(From the Canadian Armed Forces facebook page) September 11, 2001 will always be remembered as a day of tragedy, which claimed nearly 3,000 lives, including 24 Canadians. But it was also a day when Canadians demonstrated the kindness, generosity and resilience of the human spirit. In the aftermath of the deadly attacks, Canada activated Operation Yellow Ribbon to divert flights and clear the airspace throughout Canada. The town of Gander, Newfoundland, was a key part of the efforts. Thirty-eight flights and nearly 6,600 passengers were diverted to 9 Wing Gander, which handled security, transportation, telecommunications, and the unloading of aircraft. Meanwhile, Residents of the town also jumped into action and helped in any way they could. They donated food, provided bedding, created shelters, and even welcomed passengers into their homes. In 2016, New Yorkers thanked the residents of Gander for their help and gifted the town with a piece of steel from the World Trade Center’s south tower. Passengers also donated their mementos from Gander to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. 20 years after 9/11 – #WeRemember. We will #NeverForget
2/ Battle of Britain Sunday – Sunday, September 18
“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few” – Winston Churchill, Prime Minister of Great Britain, 20 August, 1940
Every year, on the third Sunday of September, the RCAF celebrates Battle of Britain Sunday to commemorate the victory over the Luftwaffe in the skies of England. We also recognize the loss of Canadian lives during the conflict. It was a great moment for our Air Force.
More information regarding the origins of the Battle of Britain ceremony can be found at this link:
3/ CJCR Has a new Commander – Welcome Brigadier-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet
809 Sqn would like to welcome Air Force Brigadier-General Jamie Spieser-Blanchet as the new commander of the Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers. General Spieser-Blanchet assumed command on June 30, 2021 from outgoing commander, Navy Commodore Josee Kurtz. To Commodore Kurtz, good luck in your new assignment as Commandant and Vice-Chancellor of Royal Military College of Canada (RMC).
That’s all for this week. For the instructors, see you all virtually on Wednesday. For everyone else, I hope to see you during your uniform exchanges.
