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Education Takes Flight at Airport

Another great article featuring the Niagara Catholic District School Board’s new SHSM in Aviation and Aerospace, along with two of our enthusiastic cadets from 809 Newark Squadron.

Aviation and Aerospace careers are in high demand. If you’re between the ages of 12 and 18, have an eye to the sky and want a fun, exciting, and in-depth foundation for these fields, come out see what we’re all about.

We train on Wednesdays from 1830h (6:30pm) to 2100h (9:00pm) at our new headquarters:

Croatian National Centre
1416 Line 3
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
L0S 1J0

We can be reached by telephone at (905) 468-7584 or by email at 809air@cadets.gc.ca.

We’re actively seeking new and enthusiastic cadets.

St. Catharines Standard: Education Takes Flight at Airport

#809Immortal

Decoration Day Parade Correction and Reminder

The original posting for this weekend’s Decoration Day Parade was mistakenly listed the date as being 15 Sep 18. The actual time and date is 1330h (1:30pm) to 1500h (3:00pm) on 16 Sep 18.

We currently have only one cadet signed up for this event and would like a reasonable presence. If you can free up a couple of hours on Sunday, sign up and come out to support your squadron and its primary sponsor

Decoration Day Parade

The Royal Canadian Legion’s Decoration Day Parade is a continuation of the precursor to Armistice Day and Remembrance Day. It is an opportunity to visit the graves of our war dead and pay respects in a sombre fashion. The local branch has asked for a party of cadets to be present at this year’s observations from 1330h (1:30pm) to 1500h (3:00pm) on 16 Sep 18.

Welcome Back BBQ!

Come one, come all! Our annual Welcome Back BBQ is on Wednesday at our new training location; open to current cadets, parents, friends, and anyone who is interested what we’re all about.

Location
809 Newark RCACS HQ (Croatian National Centre)
1416 Line 3 (Corner of Line 3 and Concession 1)
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
L0S 1J0

CAF Member Dress
3B

Cadet Dress
C2B: Sgt, FSgt, WO2, WO1
C4A: AC, LAC, Cpl, FCpl

Duty Personnel
Duty Officer: Lt Russell

Calendar Link
Welcome Back BBQ Event

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS

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!

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

J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer

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

Cherry festival 2018

Spring Tag Days

It’s that time of year again! Tag days begin tomorrow and run all weekend around Niagara-on-the-Lake. Make sure you are arrive five minutes before your shift and be sure that you ware are wearing your uniform. You may wear C2 or C3 depending on the weather. Toques are also optional, but you must wear either a toque or a wedge. Definitely bring your parka. Lunch will be provided for those cadets participating all day on Saturday.

WE HAVE NEED OF FIVE MORE CADETS ON SUNDAY. If you can cover an extra shift on Sunday, please let a staff or SSC member know as when you arrive for your first shift. In addition, one or two cadets needed to be moved to Saturday from Friday because there weren’t enough spots to accommodate. If you are one of these cadets and cannot be available for your new shift, we can move you over to Sunday as an option.

Staff will be on-site at the squadron to facilitate departure, but we need PARENT DRIVERS. Please have your parent come inside the office when you arrive if they are able to drive you out to your location. They will need to provide proof of valid drivers license and insurance.

Cadet Volunteer Schedule

Friday, 6 Apr 2018, 1700h-2000h (5:00pm-8:00pm)

Saturday, 7 Apr 2018, 0900h-1300h (9:00am-1:00pm)

Saturday, 7 Apr 2018, 1200h-1600h (12:00pm-4:00pm)

Sunday, 8 Apr 2018, 1200h-1600h (12:00pm-4:00pm)

Staff Supervision Schedule:

Friday, 6 Apr 2018, 1700h-2000h (5:00pm-8:00pm) – CV Carbone
Saturday, 7 Apr 2018, 0900h-1300h (9:00am-1:00pm) – CI Thiffault
Saturday, 7 Apr 2018, 1200h-1600h (12:00pm-4:00pm) – OCdt Couroux
Sunday, 8 Apr 2018, 1200h-1600h (12:00pm-4:00pm) – Capt Lemoine

Jody Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer, 809 “Newark” Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron (RCACS)
Canadian Armed Forces
jody.lemoine@cadets.gc.ca / Telephone: 905-468-7584

This Week (Links Corrected)

Despite a bit of cold and wet weather, this last weekend’s FTX was enjoyed by all. Thanks to all of the staff who contributed to its success.

This week’s training details and community events have been posted to the calendar and can be found below.

Wednesday: Training Night
Saturday and Sunday: Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign
Saturday: Royal Canadian Legion Veterans’ Dinner
Sunday: Royal Canadian Legion Veterans’ Luncheon
Sunday: Grace United Church Remembrance Service

For the Saturday and Sunday events, there are specific sign-up sheets in each calendar entry. Paper sign-up sheets will also be provided on Wednesday night.

Remember that you have to be signed into the web page to see instructors’ names in the training schedule and to have access to the signup sheets.

Wed Training Night & Snowbirds

Duty Officer
Capt Lemoine

Dress – FOR AIRPORT CADETS: C2B: for everyone. Bring civilian clothes to change into for parade night

DRESS – for TRAINING NIGHT: Appropriate civilian attire – 809 Sqn tshirt (if you have one), jeans/shorts, running shoes, 809 ball cap

LIST OF CADETS EXPECTED AT AIRPORT AT 1pm on WED 20 SEP:

Tomorrow, cadets in the list above, need to be at the NOTL airport no later than 1300. Dismissal time of 1830, staff will bring you over to the sqn for our regular training night. Dinner is provided.

CALL/TEXT Capt Palumbo before 1230pm if you do not have transportation to get from school to the NOTL Airport. 289-783-1942

To be clear: the 1pm arrival time on 20 Sep is only for those cadets listed above. REMAINING CADETS are encouraged to attend the event at 4pm (uniform not required), gates open at 2pm, then head over to the squadron afterwards for our regular training night.