Author Archives: Capt Lemoine

Volunteer Opportunity: Kinsmen 20th Anniversary Show and Shine

For cadets who are home this weekend and are looking for a worthwhile volunteering opportunity, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Kinsmen are running their 20th Anniversary Show and Shine on Sunday, 12 Aug 18 from 0900h (9:00am) to 1600h (4:00pm) at the Kinsmen Scout Hall in the Old Town.

If you’re at all interested in cars (and the occasional military vehicle) then this is something you might enjoy. Volunteer activities include helping to park cars, picking up trash, selling 50/50 lottery tickets, selling pop and water, and other miscellaneous duties.

This is posted as an opportunity and not as an official cadet function. Wearing 809 Squadron hats, shirts, &c is still encouraged to let everyone know who we are and what we’re doing in our communities.

J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer

Volunteer Opportunity: Lord Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee

Calling all Niagara-on-the-Lake youth ages 13-18! Applications to join the Lord Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee are now available. Visit www.jointheconversationnotl.org to view the application and while you’re there, fill out the poll and share your great ideas!

www.jointheconversationnotl.org

This is posted as an opportunity and not as an official cadet function.

J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer

Cadet Uniform Modernization

Cadets, if you haven’t seen the uniform modernization survey, here’s your chance to have a voice! Here are some of the different reactions so far.

The survey is open to cadets, League partners, stakeholders as well as COATS and CIC Officers.

Cadet survey link: https://interceptum.com/s/en/UnimodEn
Adult survey link: https://interceptum.com/s/en/Leadsurv

This survey works best on the Google Chrome browser. It may take a few minutes to load, so please be patient. There are a lot of pictures!

Volunteer Opportunity: St. Mark’s Anglican Church Cherry Festival

Volunteer Opportunity

St. Mark’s Anglican Church is looking for some cadet volunteers to assist with the operation of their Cherry Festival this year from 0830h (8:30am) to 1500h (3:00pm). Interested cadets should contact Mr. George Robinson by phone at (905) 468-5487 or (905) 932-5487 or by email at g.robinson@live.ca for further details. Volunteer hours for high school will be signed off on by the Cherry Festival staff. This is not a supervised cadet event.

J. Lemoine
Captain
CO 809 Newark RCACS

http://stmarks1792.com/cherry-festival/

Sherkston Shores Sky Fest 2018

There will always be those individuals in the world who think that jumping out of perfectly serviceable aircraft is a good idea. We don’t need to understand these people to respect the courage it takes to actually do it.

99 years ago in 1919, Frank Ellis became the very first person to parachute from an airplane over Canada, Crystal Beach to be specific.

In commemoration of this event, the Sherkston Shores Beach Resort and Campground will be holding Sky Fest 2018, featuring skydiving exhibitions, an appearance by the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum’s WW2-era Douglas DC3 aircraft, and lots of summer activities.

The squadron isn’t doing anything specific for the event, but for those interested in going on their own, details can be found bellow.

J. Lemoine
Captain
CO 809 Newark RCACS

https://www.sunrvresorts.com/blog/niagara-sky-fest-2018/

NCdt Nathan Zalepa

Today, another alumnus of 809 Newark Squadron has joined the Canadian Armed Forces family. Congratulations to NCdt Nathan Zalepa, former Cadet Squadron Commander, on taking the first step in a new and exciting adventure! #809Immortal

Summer Training

Good morning.

I’ve attached the links to the Parent Briefing given on our last training day, along with the associated Joining Instructions for each Cadet Training Centre. I’m still working on finding detailed instructions for CTC Saint-Jean’s Advanced Aerospace Course, but the basics can be found in the linked Information Booklet for the Eastern Region. I will update everyone with more detailed information as soon as I have it.

Also, we’re expecting to receive movement instructions with specific dates and times over the next week. Nothing has been posted yet, but these will be transmitted as soon as they arrive.

Parent Briefing:

Parent Briefing – Summer Training 2018

Joining Instructions:

Blackdown 2018 JI
Trenton 2018 JI
Connaught 2018 JI
Staff and Staff Cadet 2018 JI

Eastern Region Information Booklet:

2018 Eastern Region CTC Information Booklet

J. Lemoine
Captain
CO 809 Newark RCACS

Canada’s Wonderland Trip Tomorrow!

Final details on the Canada’s Wonderland trip tomorrow!

Cadets should arrive in civilian dress no later than 0815h (8:15am) with the following updated kit list:

  • Health Card (Absolute must. You can’t go without it.)
  • Bag Lunch (Mark it with your name!)
  • 809 Ball Cap (optional)
  • Sunblock
  • Water Bottle
  • Bathing Suit and Towel (There is a water park to be considered.)
  • Small Backpack

Cadets will travel in groups of at least two while at the park.

If you want to rent a locker for Splash Works, I’m told that it’s unreasonably expensive. ($15 minimum rental cost.) Recommendation is to travel in larger groups and take turns watching the backpacks to keep costs down.

OCdt Couroux and I will be the drivers/supervisors for the day. Expect to come and pick up your thoroughly exhausted cadet at 2130h (9:30pm) at 809 HQ. It’s going to be fun!

J. Lemoine
Captain
CO 809 Newark RCACS

Squadron Trip to Canada’s Wonderland

Good morning!

Here are the details for this Sunday’s Canada’s Wonderland trip.

We’re planning to leave from 809 HQ at 1875 Niagara Stone Road at 0830h (8:30am) and return at approximately 2130h (9:30pm) after a full and exhausting day at the park. The bulk of the cost is being covered by the Squadron Sponsorship Committee, but cadets are expected to contribute $40 to the trip and bring their own packed lunch. Dinner will be provided at or near the park.

Cadets should arrive in civilian dress no later than 0815h (8:15am) with the following:

  • Health Card
  • Bag Lunch
  • 809 Ball Cap
  • Sunblock
  • Water Bottle
  • Bathing Suit and Towel (There is a water park to be considered.)

We’ll be taking two mini-vans and have a capacity for up to 14 cadets. If we get more, I’m sure we can work something out.

Please bring the $40 to our final parade night on Wednesday.

Full documentation can be found here:

Operations Order – Canada’s Wonderland Trip 2018
Operations Order – Canada’s Wonderland Trip 2018 – Annex A
Operations Order – Canada’s Wonderland Trip 2018 – Annex B
Operations Order – Canada’s Wonderland Trip 2018 – Annex C
Operations Order – Canada’s Wonderland Trip 2018 – Annex D

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly at jody.lemoine@cadets.gc.ca.

J. Lemoine
Captain
CO 809 Newark RCACS