Good afternoon.
Just a quick update for those cadets doing the Friday evening shift. We’ll be running the shift from 1700h (5:00pm) to 2000h (8:00pm) rather than the originally-posted 1600h (4:00pm) timing. Please show up at the Royal Canadian Legion on King Street no later than 1645h (4:45pm) if you’re signed up for Friday.
J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!
Just a reminder that all cadets need to sign up for two shifts for this weekend’s Cadet Tag Days. If you haven’t already signed up, the sheet can be found below.
https://809cadets.ca/events/event-sign-ups/
If you haven’t signed up yet, it is important that you either do so or come and speak to the staff before dismissal tonight so that we can provide the final list to the SSC.
J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
899 Newark RCACS
Immortal!
Date
1 Apr 19
RO Number
19-13
Summary
Welcome to April!
Congratulations to Cpl Forsyth for his placing second overall at the NAG Effective Speaking Competition! Way to represent 809! Thanks also to Mrs. Gowans for her ongoing efforts in supporting the Effective Speaking Program.
For those cadets (and 2Lt Nicolescu) who volunteered to be a flag party for the old-timers’ hockey game on Sunday. Thank you for stepping up at short notice and pushing for some more visibility in our community. We’re going to have a few more opportunities to do this over the next few months.
Registration for Cadet Tag Days has been up for a week now and we’ve had a lot of sign-ups, but still need a lot more. All of the Friday night slots are full, but there’s still room on Saturday and Sunday.
Sign-up sheets can be found here: https://809cadets.ca/events/event-sign-ups/
Per last week’s discussion at Drill Team Practice, it’s all-in until the NGTA Drill Competition. Bring your best on Monday nights and we’ll show everyone what we’re made of!
Also, we’re looking forward to warmer weather and the opportunity to switch to short sleeves soon, but it appears that Mother Nature isn’t quite ready for us to do that yet. As soon as we have some consistency there, we’ll do the switch.
Training Night
3 Apr 19
CAF Member Dress
3C
Cadet Dress
C2: Sgt, FSgt, WO2, WO1
C3: Cdt, Cpl, FCpl
Training Night Routine
| Activity | Timings |
|---|---|
| Building Open, Parade Setup | 1815-1830 |
| Fall-in, Inspection, Opening Parade | 1830-1845 |
| Period One | 1845-1920 |
| Period Two | 1925-2000 |
| Break | 2000-2015 |
| Period Three | 2015-2050 |
| Clean Up Training Areas and Parade Square | 2050-2100 |
| Fall-in, Closing | 2100-2115 |
| Dismissal | 2115 |
Duty Personnel
Duty Officer: Lt Russell
Training Night Schedule
| Period 1 1845-1915 |
Period 2 1925-1955 |
Period 3 2015-2045 |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level One | PO/EO | M103.01a | M103.01b | M108.10 |
| Description | Leadership | Leadership | Drill | |
| Instructor | ||||
| Level Two | PO/EO | C230.03 | C208.02b | C208.02c |
| Description | Aviation History | Drill | Drill | |
| Instructor | ||||
| Level Three | PO/EO | M336.03 | M370.02 | M370.03 |
| Description | Meteorology | Aircraft Maintenance | Aircraft Maintenance | |
| Instructor | ||||
| Level Four | PO/EO | M431.02a | M431.02b | C431.01 |
| Description | Principles of Flight | Principles of Flight | Principles of Flight | |
| Instructor | ||||
This Week’s Activities
| Date | Day | Activity | Location | Dress | OIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 19 1900-2100 | Monday | Drill Team Practice | 809 HQ (CNC) | Civilian (Wedge and Boots) | OCdt Couroux |
| 3 Apr 19 1830-2100 | Wednesday | Mandatory Training Night | 809 HQ (CNC) | C2/C3 | Lt Russell |
| 5-7 Apr 19 1830-2100 | Friday-Sunday | Cadet Tag Days | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 | C2 | Various |
Upcoming Activities
| Date | Day | Activity | Location | Dress | OIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 19 1900-2100 | Monday | Drill Team Practice | 809 HQ (CNC) | Civilian (Wedge and Boots) | OCdt Couroux |
| 10 Apr 19 1830-2100 | Wednesday | Mandatory Training Night | 809 HQ (CNC) | C2/C3 | Capt Lemoine |
J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!
Cadet Tag Days are coming up in two weeks.
Each cadet is expected to sign up for two shifts, but we’ll always encourage cadets who want to contribute more. (There is still a fundraising award up for grabs this year.) If you have not signed up and have not made prior arrangements, your $100 fundraising deposit cheque will be cashed.
Dress: C2 (or C3 if it is cold). Everyone will bring their parka and black gloves. Toque is optional if it is cold.
Unless otherwise instructed, cadets will meet in the club room (downstairs) of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 at 410 King Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake at the beginning of their shifts. They can be picked up from the same location at the end of their shifts.
Lunch will be provided for those cadets working both morning and afternoon shifts on Saturday.
Parents: We need drivers. Check in with the duty staff member. Bring in your vehicle insurance and driver’s license for them to check before you depart.
Duty staff will be announced in the coming days.
Friday 1600h-2000h (4:00pm-8:00pm) – Lt Russell
Saturday 0900h-1300h (9:00am-1:00pm) – Capt Lemoine
Saturday 1200h-1600h (12:00pm-4:00pm) – 2Lt Nicolescu
Sunday 1200h-1600h (12:00pm-4:00pm) – OCdt Couroux
J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Date
24 Mar 19
RO Number
19-12
Summary
For those of you weren’t at closing parade on Wednesday, we’ve had our first two summer training acceptances! Congratulations to Sgts Abt and Bell on being selected for Advanced Aviation Technology – Aircraft Maintenance and Advanced Aerospace, respectively. Since then, we’ve had four more offers and I’m hoping to have that number climb a bit in the next few days.
As mentioned by OCdt Couroux, Monday night’s Drill Team practice is critical. If you’re on the Drill Team, it’s important that you don’t miss Monday’s practice. It’s make-or-break decision time!
This Saturday is the Wing 10 Effective Speaking Competition in Grimsby. Please join me in sending Cpl Forsyth our best wishes for success as he competes!
Next week is regular training with the addition of our spring Cadet Tag Days at the end of the week. I’ll be sure to have a sign-up sheet posted on the web site by Wednesday.
Training Night
27 Mar 19
CAF Member Dress
3C
Cadet Dress
C2: Sgt, FSgt, WO2, WO1
C3: Cdt, Cpl, FCpl
Training Night Routine
| Activity | Timings |
|---|---|
| Building Open, Parade Setup | 1815-1830 |
| Fall-in, Inspection, Opening Parade | 1830-1845 |
| Period One | 1845-1920 |
| Period Two | 1925-2000 |
| Break | 2000-2015 |
| Period Three | 2015-2050 |
| Clean Up Training Areas and Parade Square | 2050-2100 |
| Fall-in, Closing | 2100-2115 |
| Dismissal | 2115 |
Duty Personnel
Duty Officer: 2Lt Nicolescu
Training Night Schedule
| Period 1 1845-1915 |
Period 2 1925-1955 |
Period 3 2015-2045 |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level One | PO/EO | M160.03a | M160.03b | M108.09 |
| Description | Aerodrome Operations | Aerodrome Operations | Drill | |
| Instructor | ||||
| Level Two | PO/EO | M208.01 | M230.01 | M230.02 |
| Description | Drill | Aviation | Aviation | |
| Instructor | ||||
| Level Three | PO/EO | M336.02 | M331.01a | M331.01b |
| Description | Meteorology | Principles of Flight | Principles of Flight | |
| Instructor | ||||
| Level Four | PO/EO | M409.04 | M409.PCa | M409.PCb |
| Description | Instructional Techniques | IT PPC | IT PPC | |
| Instructor | ||||
This Week’s Activities
| Date | Day | Activity | Location | Dress | OIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 19 1900-2100 | Monday | Drill Team Practice | 809 HQ (CNC) | Civilian (Wedge and Boots) | OCdt Couroux |
| 27 Mar 19 1830-2100 | Wednesday | Mandatory Training Night | 809 HQ (CNC) | C2/C3 | OCdt Couroux |
Upcoming Activities
| Date | Day | Activity | Location | Dress | OIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 19 1900-2100 | Monday | TBD | 809 HQ (CNC) | Civilian | Capt Lemoine |
| 3 Apr 19 1830-2100 | Wednesday | Mandatory Training Night | 809 HQ (CNC) | C2/C3 | Capt Lemoine |
| 5-7 Apr 19 1830-2100 | Wednesday | Mandatory Training Night | 809 HQ (CNC) | C1 | TBD |
J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!
Date
17 Mar 19
RO Number
19-11
Summary
Welcome back from what I hope was a relaxing and refreshing March Break. We had a great time at our bowling night with 87 Eagle Squadron last Wednesday and are looking forward to many more opportunities to work with other squadrons in the future.
For the next two Mondays, we’re focusing on drill team practice in anticipation of the competition coming up in April. We’ll stagger that a bit by scheduling something different on the first Monday of April, but we need to get a whole lot more practice in if we want to make a good showing at the competition.
We’re all looking forward to seeing everyone back this week!
Training Night
21 Mar 19
CAF Member Dress
3C
Cadet Dress
C2: Sgt, FSgt, WO2, WO1
C3: Cdt, Cpl, FCpl
Training Night Routine
| Activity | Timings |
|---|---|
| Building Open, Parade Setup | 1815-1830 |
| Fall-in, Inspection, Opening Parade | 1830-1845 |
| Period One | 1845-1920 |
| Period Two | 1925-2000 |
| Break | 2000-2015 |
| Period Three | 2015-2050 |
| Clean Up Training Areas and Parade Square | 2050-2100 |
| Fall-in, Closing | 2100-2115 |
| Dismissal | 2115 |
Duty Personnel
Duty Officer: 2Lt Nicolescu
Training Night Schedule
| Period 1 1845-1915 |
Period 2 1925-1955 |
Period 3 2015-2045 |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level One | PO/EO | M160.01 | M160.02 | M108.05 |
| Description | Aerodrome Operations | Aerodrome Operations | Drill | |
| Instructor | ||||
| Level Two | PO/EO | M208.01 | M232.03a | M232.03b |
| Description | Drill | Engines | Engines | |
| Instructor | ||||
| Level Three | PO/EO | M336.01 | M370.01 | M309.07c |
| Description | Meteorology | Aircraft Manufacturing | Instructional Techniques | |
| Instructor | ||||
| Level Four | PO/EO | M409.04 | M409.05a | M409.05b |
| Description | Instructional Techniques | Instructional Techniques | Instructional Techniques | |
| Instructor | ||||
This Week’s Activities
| Date | Day | Activity | Location | Dress | OIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 19 1900-2100 | Monday | Drill Team Practice | 809 HQ (CNC) | Civilian (Wedge and Boots) | OCdt Couroux |
| 20 Mar 19 1830-2100 | Wednesday | Mandatory Training Night | 809 HQ (CNC) | C2/C3 | 2Lt Nicolescu |
Upcoming Activities
| Date | Day | Activity | Location | Dress | OIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 19 1900-2100 | Monday | Drill Team Practice | 809 HQ (CNC) | Civilian (Wedge and Boots) | OCdt Couroux |
| 27 Mar 19 1830-2100 | Wednesday | Mandatory Training Night | 809 HQ (CNC) | C2/C3 | OCdt Couroux |
J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!
Good afternoon.
This is just a reminder that we need to present numbers to the folks at 87 squadron for tomorrow night’s bowling. If you’re coming, it’s important that you sign up and indicate that you’ll be there.
Once again, if rides need to be arranged, email 809air@cadets.gc.ca and we’ll get things figured out.
J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!
Date
10 Mar 19
RO Number
19-10
Summary
Just in case anyone forgot, there’s no training this week due to March Break. On the other hand, we are getting together with 87 Eagle Squadron in Welland for a night of bowling and pizza on the 13th from 1830 (6:30pm) to 2100 (9:00pm). The location is Jeff’s Bowl-O-Rama at 968 Niagara Street, Welland, ON L3C 1M6. Cadets are responsible for their own transportation but should email if rides need to be coordinated. We’ll be playing two games and pizza/pop will be served.
We’re back to regular training beginning with drill team practice on Monday the 18th. Enjoy your March Break!
This Week’s Activities
| Date | Day | Activity | Location | Dress | OIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 19 1900-2100 | Wednesday | Bowling with 87 Eagle Squadron in Welland | Jeff’s Bowl-O-Rama | Civilian | Capt Lemoine |
Upcoming Activities
| Date | Day | Activity | Location | Dress | OIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 19 1900-2100 | Monday | Drill Team Practice | 809 HQ (CNC) | Civilian (Wedge and Boots) | OCdt Couroux |
| 20 Mar 19 1830-2100 | Wednesday | Mandatory Training Night | 809 HQ (CNC) | C2/C3 | 2Lt Nicolescu |
J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!
Date
3 Mar 19
RO Number
19-09
Summary
I’ve just received the results from the Zone 7 Marksmanship Competition on Saturday. Our team came in 7th out of 14 teams, which is a great showing considering the limited practice time that we had available. Congratulations to everyone on the team! Thanks to CV Carbone, Lt Russell, and Capt Palumbo for helping to bring it all together. Special thanks also go to OCdt Couroux for hauling air rifles from place to place before competition day.
Due to last week’s weather-related cancellation, we’re picking up this week with the same schedule. We’re going to forego the CO’s Parade in March in the interest of getting more training done.
Also, we’re in the last week before March Break and I’m working out a few possible activities for the week. I’ll be speaking with cadets on Monday and Wednesday to determine availability before putting together a final schedule.
Training Night
6 Mar 19
CAF Member Dress
3C
Cadet Dress
C2: Sgt, FSgt, WO2, WO1
C3: Cdt, Cpl, FCpl
Training Night Routine
| Activity | Timings |
|---|---|
| Building Open, Parade Setup | 1815-1830 |
| Fall-in, Inspection, Opening Parade | 1830-1845 |
| Period One | 1845-1920 |
| Period Two | 1925-2000 |
| Break | 2000-2015 |
| Period Three | 2015-2050 |
| Clean Up Training Areas and Parade Square | 2050-2100 |
| Fall-in, Closing | 2100-2115 |
| Dismissal | 2115 |
Duty Personnel
Duty Officer: Lt Russell
Training Night Schedule
| Period 1 1845-1915 |
Period 2 1925-1955 |
Period 3 2015-2045 |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level One | PO/EO | M130.03a | M130.03b | M108.08 |
| Description | Aviation | Aviation | Drill | |
| Instructor | ||||
| Level Two | PO/EO | M270.03a | M270.03b | M207.03 |
| Description | Aircraft Manufacturing/Maintenance | Aircraft Manufacturing/Maintenance | General Cadet Knowledge | |
| Instructor | ||||
| Level Three | PO/EO | M337.01 | C309.06a | C309.06b |
| Description | Air Navigation | Instructional Techniques (Drill) | Instructional Techniques (Drill) | |
| Instructor | ||||
| Level Four | PO/EO | M409.03a | M409.03a | M436.01 |
| Description | Instructional Techniques | Instructional Techniques | Meteorology | |
| Instructor | ||||
This Week’s Activities
| Date | Day | Activity | Location | Dress | OIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 19 1900-2100 | Monday | Optional Training Night (Drill Team) |
809 HQ (CNC) | Civilian (Wedge and Boots) | OCdt Couroux |
| 6 Mar 19 1830-2100 | Wednesday | Mandatory Training Night | 809 HQ (CNC) | C2/C3 | Lt Russell |
J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!
Good news, everyone!
After last week’s tryouts, the 809 Marksmanship Team for 2019 has been selected.
Kudos to all of the cadets who competed for a spot on the team and congratulations to the final members!
The team will be practicing with Capt Palumbo and CV Carbone for a full two hours tomorrow night at the Old Virgil School Gym at 1665 Four Mile Creek Road. This practice is exclusively for the team in preparation for the Zone 7/8 competition on Saturday. Members of the Marksmanship Team should arrive at the front doors of the school no later than 1845 (6:45pm) for setup and should be picked up from the same location at 2115 (9:15pm).
The Zone 7/8 Marksmanship Competition will occur at the Lake Street Armoury, 81 Lake Street, St. Catharines on Saturday, 2 Mar from 0800 (8:00am) to 1700 (5:00pm). Parents should drop their cadets off and pick them up from the competition site. Lt Russell will be supervising the team at the event.
Full details for the competition can be found in the operations order here: NGTA Marksmanship Op Order 2019.
J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!