Author Archives: Capt. Couroux

Safety Details for the Return of 809 Sqn

Good evening everyone,
Attached is a copy of the COVID-19 Safety Plan. Please note the following:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LCUIKJrimnYVrs61sdubjiZ5OrWOHLyL7sL317qVOX0/edit#heading=h.gzntj16z6xox

1/ Everyone must complete the COVID 19 Self Assessment prior to leaving for cadets.
It’s located at:
https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/

Also, please complete the attendance tracker for in-person activities found at this link before arriving:


2/ If for any reason you’re feeling ill, don’t come to cadets. Fill in the attendance form, indicating your ill, and also call the squadron @ 905-468-7584.

3/ There’s a staggered start as follows:
1810 = Staff
1820 = Level 5
1830 = Level 4
1840 = Level 3
1850 = Level 1 & 2

4/ You must wear a mask while indoors and follow the protocols set out in the COVID-19 Safety plan

5/ Parents, please drop your cadet off at the door. Access is restricted to Staff Members and Cadets only. Please remain in your car and wait for about 10 mins. This way if a cadet needs to return home, they’ll still have a ride waiting. The same goes for picking up your cadet upon completion of the parade night.  Capt Lemoine will be reaching out to parents to go over this in detail

6/ Upon entering the building, you’ll meet the Duty Officer & Duty NCO who will check you in. They’ll verify that you’ve completed the attendance tracker and ask you if you’ve completed the COVID-19 Self Assessment.

For other details, please ask or refer to the COVID-19 Safety Plan. See you Wednesday.

Regards,
OCdt Couroux
DCO/COVID-19 Safety Officer

Virtual Training Starts Wednesday, October 7 @ 1845hrs

Good evening 809.

Finally, we’re back.

We’ve been approved to start virtual training.   Our first night back will be on Wednesday, October 7 @ 1845 hrs.   Training will be conducted virtually through Google Meet.

All attendees will need to register via the virtual attendance form.

Please check your emails.   Each cadet should’ve been sent an invitation to accept your new 809cadets.ca email.   You will be needing to activate your account to get access to virtual training.  You will also need access to a computer with a camera and microphone.  If you’re not able to access your 809cadets email, or you don’t have access to the required hardware, please reach out to us to let us know.  We have resources available to help you out.

THIS IS A PARADE NIGHT. Order of dress for the evening is as follows:

Senior NCO’s = C3B

Junior NCO’s & Cadets = C3F

Authorized haircuts and shaven appearance as per the dress regs, along with presentable uniforms, are expected.  For more information, please consult the regs under the resources page

Schedule for the evening is as follows:

Period 1: 1845-1920 = All Levels = CO’s Welcome Back Presentation

Period 2: 1920-1955 = Break out into levels 1-4 = Presentations by Level Officers

Period 3: 2015-2050 = Individual level trainings 1-4 = Presentations/Classes by Level NCO’s

If you anticipate that you will have problems attending the virtual training, whether technical or otherwise, please reach out to either myself or Capt Lemoine.  My email is dan.couroux@809cadets.ca.   Capt Lemoine’s email is jody.lemoine@809cadets.ca

See you all Wednesday

Regards,

OCdt Couroux
DCO / Level 3 OIC

Training Cell Meeting – Monday, September 28 @ 1900

Senior Cadets & Staff – Heads up – the year’s about to start. There will be a training cell meeting via Google Meets on Monday night @ 1900. We’ll be going over the upcoming training year, who’s teaching what levels, the EO’s and PO’s being taught and so on. Capt Lemoine will be reaching out to all of you individually this weekend to set up new 809 emails so that you can get invitations.

OCdt Couroux

Commander Farewell

On the eve of their retirements, both Brigadier-General Cochrane and Chief Warrant Officer Crawford have messages to share with Cadets,JCRs, and all the staff, and volunteers that support that support these programs

Here’s the link to the change of command parade, to be held tomorrow (September 21) at 1300, along with the messages.

OCdt Couroux

Change of Command:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7huhExF2Iwg

Brigadier-General Chochrane’s message to cadets:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9aP39pSDW4&t=49s

Chief Warrant Officer Crawford’s message to cadets:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qrby2CqWGyo

RCAF – Virtual Battle of Britain Parade

Hi Everyone,

The Royal Canadian Air Force is conducting a virtual Battle of Britain ceremony coming up on Sunday September 20, 2020 at 10:30am EDT. The ceremony will be hosted at the Beechwood National Military Cemetery in Ottawa and, weather permitting, will feature a  fly past of Second World War aircraft. 

For those of you that are interested in viewing the ceremony, Details can be found at the RCAF Facebook page under upcoming events.

https://www.facebook.com/RCAF.ARC/

Below is a short video introduction from Defence Team News and the RCAF. 

I encourage everyone to have a look as the Battle of Britain is a key part of RCAF history.

Regards,
OCdt Couroux, DG
DCO
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

 

Cadet Learning Portal

Good Evening 809,

The CAF has just opened up a Cadet Learning Portal.  It’s a tool that provides cadets with access to resources and links to activities that complement the Cadet Program.  Cadets are encouraged to explore the resources available and stay tuned for more information and learning opportunities that will be coming soon.

Youtube Promotional Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXFMTNzB1Fs

Cadet Learning Portal Website:  https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/learningportal.html

OCdt Couroux