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About Lt Russell

809 Newark Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron Training Officer -received my commission in 2002 -joined Air Cadets with 294 Kingsmen Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in 1992

Level 4 Mess Dinner Presentation on a Leader

Level 4 Cadets are expected to review and follow the QSP and IG for EO C303.02 – Deliver A Presentation About A Leader.

The leadership presentation required in this EO will be conducted as part of the Unit Mess Dinner on Wednesday 17 December 2014.

Please email the 809 Training Google Group if you have any questions or concerns.

This is a very important part of completing your level 4 training. Please do not forget.

Level 3 IT Practical

Level 3 cadets are expected to have the lessons assigned tonight prepared for presentation on Wednesday 10 December 2014.
For the cadets who missed training tonight (26-Nov-14) must see Lt Russell on Wednesday 03 December 2014 for their assignment.

Lt Russell will be available for questions, and to provide training aide support on Wednesday 03 December 2014.

Fall 2014 – Field Training Exercise

As promised during our closing parade announcements last night, the kit list and location for our upcoming FTX are available.

You will find all necessary information under the event itself in the Calendar.

Parents are expected to drop off and pick up their cadets from the Wetaskiwin Scout Camp.  Timings shown in the calendar are tentative and will be confirmed during closing parade next Wednesday (22-Oc).

It is very important for the cadets to watch the weather reports leading up to the exercise.  Cadets will be sleeping in tents and we will train rain or shine.

I hope you’re as excited about this exercise as the staff is.  1-1/2 weeks to go!

CANADA’S WONDERLAND TRIP

If you are one of the 20 Cadets that put up your hand to go on the Wonderland Trip on Saturday June 7 then you need to bring $45 to cadets TONIGHT.

Please bring the money directly to Lt Russell.

Santa Claus Parade

It’s that time of year again and the Santa Claus Parade is upon us.

Each year we participate in the Niagara on the Lake Santa Claus Parade.  The cadets are assigned various “tasks” for the parade and we do our best to spread holiday cheer.

Oh, and we usually win best youth group parade entry!

Please be sure to be at Branch 124 Legion no later than 10:00am on King St. in NOTL for a 11:00 parade start. (Take note that the town starts to close down roads around 10:00am and it becomes increasingly difficult to get to the legion after that time).

Ensure you’re dressed in C-3 with warm underclothes, toque, black gloves and cadet parka (unless told specifically otherwise by WO1 Prue or WO2 Hendriks)

The parade itself is about 1.5 hours from start to finish.  Therefore your cadet will be ready for pick up no later than 1:00pm at the legion.  (Family’s staying to watch the parade are encouraged to find a spot close to the beginning so that you can see the entire parade and still pick up your cadet on time).

I look forward to seeing everyone there!

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Fall Training FTX 2013

Good Evening All,

Our Fall Field Training Exercise (FTX) is upon us.  This is a mandatory training exercise and maximum attendance is expected.

The following are your critical weekend timings:

Drop Off: Friday 22 November 2013 no later than 1930 (7:30pm)

Pickup: Sunday 24 November 2013 no later than 1400 (2:00pm)

All meals will be supplied.  Please see the attached kit list for what to pack.  Please also see attached map for directions to the training facility.

When you arrive please proceed directly to the church.

Annex C – Fall 2013 FTX Personel Kit List

Annex E – 105 Mountain Street Grimsby, ON L3M 4E7 – Google Maps

Remembrance Vigil Sleep Over

Just as a last minute reminder for those attending the Remembrance Vigil Sleep Over.

Please be sure to bring your entire uniform, with Pants, Tunic, Shirt and Tie pressed and on a hanger.  You will have a short opportunity to work on your boots, so it is recommended to bring your polishing kit with your boots.

For the sleep over the following is a recommended list of items:

  • Sleeping Bag / Pillow
  • Air Mattress
  • Toiletries (tooth brush/paste, wash cloth, soap, small towel, deodorant  etc)
  • PJ’s to sleep in

Cadets will be able to pick up their things after the dismissal Monday afternoon.

See everyone tonight.

Level 2 Leadership Presentation

Next Wednesday 13 November 2013, all level 2 cadets are required attend a leadership presentation to cover their C203.04 training.  The presentation will be held at 128 Thorold Flying Dragons Squadron.

Please arrive no later than 1900hrs (7:00pm).

The squadron head quarters address is 15 Pine Street South, Thorold, L2V 3L1.directions to 128 Sqn Thorold

Parents are required to pick up their cadet no later than 2100hrs (9:00pm) from the same location.

Please note the class schedule has an error. It shows level 3 as the participants in the leadership presentation at 128 Squadron Thorold. This is incorrect.

Level 1 Cadets

All Level 1 cadets are asked to bring their boot polishing kit with them to cadets on Wednesday Night (6-Nov-13). You will be having a class on uniform prep.