Category Archives: Community

NOTL Christmas Parade

There are two important timings for the parade this weekend:

FRI 9 DEC @ 130pm – Parent helpers meet at CI & Mr. Ruttan’s house (across the road from the old NDSS on East & West Line), at 130pm to set-up the parade float. We anticipate the whole process will take approximately 1 hr – we have 4 people confirmed. 2 more would be ideal.

SAT 10 DEC @1015am – BRANCH 124 LEGION parking lot – all cadets to meet in their uniforms. Cadets are expected to attend and be a part of the marching unit. Give yourself extra time to get there on Sat morn – roads will already be closed off for parade access along Mary & Mississauga Sts at 10am.

The parade begins at 11am – but we need cadets out at our spot along the parade route by 1030am at the latest. We are #24. We anticipate we will be finished by 130pm. We will meet back at the Legion once we have completed the parade route. Please arrange to pick up your cadet there.

Dress is UNIFORM for all cadets (C3 – sweater, with parka, black gloves and toque). For select senior cadets dress will be as directed on Wed night. It will be COLD – wear clothing under your uniform as appropriate to keep warm.

This is an important event that gives the community of NOTL a sneak peak into the amazing program we call Air Cadets – please ensure our success by having your cadet attend.

Remembrance Week @ 809 Squadron

Each year 809 Squadron supports several local, community efforts to help our Veterans, Legion Members and Currently Serving Canadian Forces NCMs and Officers make Remembrance Day a true reflection of all we owe to those who have died in armed conflict across the world.

There are four main activities that we participate in the 7 days leading up to November 11:

Poppy Sales: Saturday, 5 November 2016 10-12pm, 12-2pm (4 cadets) all spots filled
Grace United Church Service: Sunday, 6 November 2016 service begins at 1030. Cadets are expected to arrive NLT 1015. Processional & Recessional carrying of flags, then seated for service. We need 4 cadets for this – please sign up ASAP – email Tammy.Palumbo@cadets.gc.ca or text 289-783-1942 with your cadets’ name)
Remembrance Day Vigil: Cadets arrive on Thursday evening (regular cadet night timings – 630pm start) – arrive in CIVILIAN clothing, BRING UNIFORM – and stay overnight to begin the Cenotaph Guard of Honour at 7am. Cadets that are heading to their school to participate in Remembrance Day activities are still expected to join us for the overnight and to do a shift on the Cenotaph. They can be picked up by their parents by 830am. Can you donate a food item for the breakfast portion of the day? Mrs Mehrotra will be contacting you.
Remembrance Day Parades: NOTL at the Clock Tower – 1045am. Guard of Honour, Colour Party for the Legion and Marching Unit. Queenston – 1245pm. Finishing with chili at the Legion. Cadets can be picked up by 230pm from the Legion on 410 King St NOTL.

Dress for each of these events is C-1 uniform. Wear the overcoat & liner if the temperature warrants it. Gloves and toque are also authorized.

KIT LIST for OVERNIGHT on VIGIL:

Sleeping bag
air mattress
pyjamas
toothbrush and toothpaste
shaving kit (males)
hair accessories (females)
Complete uniform (C-1 + overcoat, gloves, toque)
Food & Activities are planned for your cadet – no music, book, snacks or I-anything are required

Poppy Sales for The Legion

Cadets for the first shift (10am-12pm) are to meet at the Legion to pick up their poppy box, then have their parent drive them to the AVONDALE on MARY St in NOTL.

Cadets for the second shift (12-2pm) are to meet at the AVONDALE on MARY St in NOTL and take the poppy box from the previous cadets, then at the end of their shift, have their parent drive them to the Legion to drop off the box.

Cadets for each shift TOMORROW Saturday, 29 Oct 2016 are as follows: (you must be signed in to see the names/times)

Emergency Contact: Capt Palumbo 289-783-1942

Bravo Zulu

Bravo Zulu, also referred to as “BZ,” is a naval signal, typically conveyed by flag hoist or voice radio, meaning “Well Done”; it has also been used as part of vernacular slang within NATO and other Allied naval forces. – Wikipedia.

A BIG BZ to WOII Lavoie, FSgt Giansante, FSgt Lett & FSgt Zalepa for participating in our Town Council Delegation on Monday night. They certainly represented all that we aspire to in the Air Cadet Program: speaking with confidence, enthusiasm and a genuine love for everything they have accomplished in our Squadron.

Thank you for giving our Town Council a glimpse into what the Air Cadet Program can do for the Youth of NOTL!

Monday Night Activities

Tonight we have our standard: Drill Team practice 7-8pm and Sports 8-9pm. Both at the Squadron Headquarters (LHQ). Dress for both is civilian – with parade boots and wedge required for drill team. Running shoes required for sports. We need more people on the drill team – come on out!

We also have the senior cadets (WOII & FSgts) presenting a delegation to the Niagara On The Lake Town Council on behalf of 809 Squadron. Please join me in wishing them all the best as they help to put 809 Squadron on the agenda of our Lord Mayor and Town Council. Dress for this is C-1 with medals. I will bring the medals with me for those who have not received them.

Parent Welcome Briefing & Vimy 2017

PARENTS: Join us for our first parent briefing on Wed 28 Sep to learn more about our cadet training year and what’s in store for your cadet this year. 630pm in Classroom #1.

VIMY 2017 – are you interested in going to France to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge? 809 Newark Squadron has been pre-approved to travel to England & France for a week in October 2017. Come out to hear about what the itinerary, cost and expectations are if your cadet wants to attend. Presentation begins immediately following parent briefing.

**NOTE: This is an optional trip, and all costs will be covered by the individual cadets & staff.

Former 128 Squadron Air Cadet now Snowbird Pilot!

http://www.niagarathisweek.com/community-story/6857073-it-s-a-dream-come-true-for-st-catharines-own-snowbird/#.V-R_rLS1BMw.facebook

Check out this amazing article about the visit the Snowbirds paid to NOTL last week.

“t’s a dream come true for the pilot, who recalled climbing to the top of Brock Hill as a child to watch the planes fly overhead. He joined the 128 Thorold Flying Dragons Air Cadet Squadron where he earned both his glider and pilot’s licence. In 2002 he joined the military and graduated from the Royal Military Collect in 2006. Since then he has served at the Joint Task Force North Headquarters, and as a flying instructor with 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School.”

Bravo Zulu!

A huge thank you to Lt Russell and the following cadets: Giansante, Gowans, Mehrotra, & Nicolescu, for representing 809 Sqn at the Decoration Day Parade in NOTL on Sunday for our title sponsor, Branch 124 Royal Canadian Legion.

By making yourselves available, you gave better visibility to our community about the many aspects of Cadet training: one of the most important being community service.

Cadets: please be sure to see Capt Palumbo to get signed off on your community service hours for high school requirement.

FORWARD – Aug issue

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1085-4-2 (DCOS Strat Plans (Renewal))

1. Attached to this post is the August issue of Forward, our interactive poster newsletter aimed at spreading Renewal ideas and encouraging forward thinking in the Canadian Cadet Organizations.

2. In this issue, you will find updates about a new medal for youth, and a new risk management tool for staff, as well as some information about how Group Orders are making policies easier to access. Readers are also invited to share their thoughts about how to improve the summer experience for staff cadets on our social media idea boards.

3. Forward is a linked PDF – clicking on any of the white boxes will automatically take you to more online content related to the story. Readers may need to log in to the CCO net or the extranet portal to see some links.

4. This interactive version can be shared online via social media or websites. This newsletter can also be printed out and displayed at the corps, squadron or patrol location, where cadets, JCRs and adult staff and volunteers can easily see the information as printed. Find out more by scanning the QR code to access the digital (clickable) version on personal devices via the extranet.

5. To access Forward when scanning with a tablet or smartphone, follow these steps:

a. scan the QR code and log in to the extranet portal; and
b. if a story interests you, click the white box around it to connect.

6. Questions, feedback and story ideas are always welcome at cadet-info@forces.gc.ca with “Newsletter” in the subject line. If you would like to download past issues of Forward, they are now available on the extranet at https://portal-portail.cadets.gc.ca/en/renewal/Pages/Forward-Newsletter-Archive.aspx Thanks to everyone who has been sharing our newsletter and social media posts!

Col David Proteau

Deputy Commander National Cadet & Junior Canadian Rangers Support Group

Canadian Armed Forces

David.Proteau@forces.gc.ca / Tel: 613-992-3382 / CSN 992-3382 / BB:613-291-6360