Date
7 January 2024

CO’s Message

Happy New Year 809!

Welcome to the first training week of 2024. I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday break and are ready to get back into training. We have a lot scheduled for the second half of the training year.

Weekly Routine Orders

Detailed Weekly Routine Orders (WROs) can now be found on Cadet365’s Microsoft Teams application in the T-CEN-809 Air / General channel.

D Couroux
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

Date

17 December 2023

RO Number

2023/24-16

CO’s Message

Hello 809!

Well, here we are, the last weekend of training for 2023. We have only 2 items this week: Monday optional training and on Wednesday, our 15th Annual Mess Dinner. Following that, we’re shutting down for a well-deserved break. I’d like to take this opportunity to wish the Cadets, Staff & SSC a happy holiday season and I’m looking forward to seeing you all at the mess dinner and also in the new year.

Now for the WROs…

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Date

10 December 2023

RO Number

2023/24-15

CO’s Message

Hello 809!

I hope everyone had fun at the Santa Claus Parade on Saturday. Thanks to everyone who participated.

We’re going to start this week with range training on Monday night. Wednesday will be regular training.

Now for the WROs…

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Date

3 December 2023

RO Number

2023/24-14

CO’s Message

Hello 809!

This is a pretty busy week for the unit. Monday will be our standard optional training, Wednesday is COs parade and Saturday AM has the Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas Parade, Saturday PM is Merit Review Boards for WO2 and WO1. Also, with this being the start of a new month, Canteen Cards will be available for purchase on Wednesday night.

As I mentioned last week, we are now tasking FCpls and Sgts with being duty NCO for the evening. The duty NCO will report directly to the duty officer on Monday and Wednesday night activities. The duties are included as an attachment for your review (See Annex A – General Statement of Duties – Duty NCO). Duty NCO’s are now posted in the WROs on a weekly basis.

Per WROs from last week, we’ll be phasing out posting the WROs on our website at the end of this calendar year and will be posting them solely to Teams.  In order to view them, you must have an active Cadet365/CCO email account and access to Teams, which will be used as the main form of communication within the squadron. If you don’t have this, or are not sure how to use teams, please see Capt Lemoine for assistance.

Now for the WROs…

809 Officer and Senior Cadet Staff Positions

Commanding Officer (CO): Lt Couroux
Deputy Commanding Office (DCO): Lt Russell
Training Officer (TrgO): Capt Emptage
Assistant Training Officer (ATrgO): OCdt Bell
Administration Officer (AdminO): Capt Lemoine
Supply Officer (SupO): CI Dau
Squadron Warrant Officer:
Squadron Deputy Warrant Officer:

Training

Regular Training

Where: Squadron HQ
When: 6 December 2023
Who: All Cadets and Staff
Dress: Cadets C1; CAF 1A; CIs/CVs Jacket and Tie
Duty Officer: Lt Couroux
Duty NCO:

Training Night Schedule

Class Schedule

Note: If you cannot make it to a mandatory cadet activity, or one that you’ve signed up to attend, you need to call the squadron at 905-468-7584 and leave a message, or send an email to 809air@cadets.gc.ca, indicating your reason for not attending. Failure to do so will result in being marked as absent without excuse and will affect your standings towards training.

November Events

1. Monday Evening – Optional Training

For Monday night optional training, we’ll again have the flight simulator available. Come out for social time with other cadets.

The more cadets we have attending Monday evenings, the more fun it will be. Optional training will be from 1900-2100hrs.

3. Canteen Cards for Sale

Canteen cards will be on sale on Wednesday evening for those who would like to purchase them. Cards are $20 each. Please see Mrs. Lett upon arrival to the squadron to purchase yours.

3. Fish Fry

The legion is looking for volunteers to take part in service duties for Fish Fry on Thursday nights. This is not a cadet activity, but you can earn time towards your community service hours for high school decoration. All interested parties are to reach out to Ms Kathleen Kells by email. Include your phone number, mobile phone number she can text to, and any dates that you cannot help out. Ms. Kells’ email is ktkells@gmail.com.

4. Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas Parade

809 Squadron is happy to announce that we’ll be marching in this year’s parade. We have the pole position this year meaning that we’ll be at the very front. Here are the details:

Drop-Off: Saturday, 9 December at 1015hrs
Pick-Up: 1230hrs
Where: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 – 410 King Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Dress: Cadets C3; CAF 3; CIs/CVs Appropriate Civilian Attire (Parkas and gloves are weather dependent and will be announced closer to the date)
OIC: Capt Lemoine

This is a really important outing and works best when we have a large number of cadets participating. Please note that King Street is usually shut down earlier in the morning because of the parade, so it may be difficult to drive right up to the Legion. The unit usually gets back to the Legion before the the end of the parade usually even starts. So parents, please aim for 1230 for pick up and don’t use the end of the parade as an indicator as to when your cadet will be finished.

Summary

This Week’s Activities

Upcoming Activities

D Couroux
Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

E daniel.couroux@cadets.gc.ca
T + 1 (905) 468-7584

Annex A – General Statement of Duties – Duty NCO

The Duty NCO is responsible on any given training night to the Duty Officer for the general execution of the Squadron’s nightly administrative duties. Any questions regarding the following duties should be addressed to the Duty Officer. The position of Duty NCO is to be rotated between all the Sergeants, or if necessary, the Flight Corporals as well. It is the responsibility of the Squadron Warrant Officer to schedule Duty NCOs for every Wednesday training night. The SWO will make the Commanding Officer aware of the schedule in advance of the publishing of the weekly routine orders.

Primary Duties

1. Arrive no later than 1815 and report to the Duty Officer. (1)
2. Remain at the main entrance to the building until 18:30 hrs to monitor the influx of cadets.
3. Ensure that all visitors sign in at the Squadron Office.
4. Ensure that attendance is collected and ready before the opening parade. (2)
5. The attendance list shall be delivered to the administration officer after the opening parade is finished.
6. Be familiar with the schedule of the night.
   • Notify instructors five minutes before end of classes.
   • Notify instructors at the end of classes
7. Notify the Duty Officer when cadets are formed up and ready for dismissal.

(1) If the Duty Officer is not present, report to the most senior member of staff present.
(2) The Duty NCO will participate in Opening Parade

Secondary Duties

1. Conduct additional duties as instructed by the Administration Officer and/or the Duty Officer.
2. Ensure that the Canteen NCO sets up and cleans up canteen in accordance with the Squadron schedule.
3. Ensure that all garbage cans are emptied and that the Squadron HQ is cleaned following dismissal.
4. Assist all officers with additional duties as necessary.

Date

26 November 2023

RO Number

2023/24-13

CO’s Message

Hello 809!

We have a bit of a fun week. I’m happy to announce that we’ll be doing range this Monday evening. We haven’t had a shooting program in a while and I’m excited to bring it back. On Wednesday we’ll be having a sports night.

We are now tasking FCpls and Sgts with being duty NCO for the evening. The duty NCO will report directly to the duty officer on Monday and Wednesday night activities. The duties are included as an attachment for your review (See Annex A – General Statement of Duties – Duty NCO).

I’d like to announce that we have three cadets taking part in Online Ground School. FSgt Deane (glider), WO2 Dau (power) and Cpl Hogan (glider). Good luck to each of you.

December activities are now posted. It’s a short, but very active month as we move into the Holiday break.

As per WROs from last week, over the next few weeks, we’ll be phasing out posting the WROs to our website and will be posting them solely to Teams. In order to view them, you must have an active Cadets365/CCO email account and access to Teams, which will be used as the main form of communication within the squadron. If you don’t have this, or are not sure how to use teams, please see Capt Lemoine for assistance.

Now for the WROs…

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Date

19 November 2023

RO Number

2023/24-12

CO’s Message

Hello 809!

We have a special visitor this Wednesday evening. Capt Giovenazzo, our Zone Training Officer (ZTO), will be paying us a visit. Any plans we have for training go through Capt Giovenazzo for review to make sure that we’re putting together a great program for you. Make sure your boots are blackened, your FTU’s are not wrinkled and your beret is properly formed. If he speaks with you, please be polite and friendly and answer any questions he may have for you.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be phasing out posting the WROs to our website and will be posting them solely to Teams. In order to view them, you must have an active Cadet365/CCO email account and access to Teams, which will be used as the main form of communication within the squadron. If you don’t have this, or are not sure how to use Teams, please see Capt Lemoine for assistance.

Now for the WROs…

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Date

12 November 2023

RO Number

2023/24-11

CO’s Message

Hello 809!

Thanks to everyone for participating in this year’s Remembrance Day activities. I speak for the staff of the squadron when I say that we were impressed by your efforts.

The next couple of weeks are going to slow down a bit. We’re only looking at Monday and Wednesday night activities until the fun ramps up again in December. Take a breather while you can get it.

Now for the WROs…

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Date

5 November 2023

RO Number

2023/24-10

CO’s Message

Hello 809!

It’s Remembrance Day week. We’ve got a busy schedule starting Monday with Optional Training. Mandatory training on Wednesday night. Friday is our overnight vigil and Saturday is the Remembrance Day parade. For this special parade we need to have hall hands on deck to show our support for veterans.

Now for the WROs

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Date

29 October 2023

RO Number

2023/24-09

CO’s Message

Happy Halloween 809!

This week we’ve got Optional Training for all interested cadets on Monday night, we’re going with a Halloween theme. Wear a costume and we might have a movie for the evening. Parade night on Wednesday is a CO’s parade. Make sure your uniform is prepped and ready to go. If you got promoted on the last CO’s parade, make sure your appropriate ranks are sewn on, otherwise you’re out of uniform. Poppy campaign started on Friday, all cadets and officers are now to wear a poppy on their uniform. Speaking of which, we have poppy campaign on both Saturday and Sunday 0900-1600. We’re looking for the entire squadron to sign up.

If you need to exchange pieces of your uniform for better fitting items, please make sure you see CI Dau this week. Next week is our Remembrance Day vigil and parade, and you may need gloves and a parka depending on the weather.

Now for the WROs

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Date

22 October 2023

RO Number

2023/24-08

CO’s Message

Welcome to week eight 809!

This week we’ve got Optional Training for all interested cadets on Monday night, Parade night on Wednesday and Trunk or Treat on Sunday evening.

We’re also coming up on poppy season, which starts this Friday. Typically we assist the Legion by selling these to raise money to support veterans. Also, the wearing of poppies is mandatory on uniforms starting the same date. More to follow during parade on Wednesday evening.

Please note that CI Dau is away this week. Unless it’s an emergency, any supply items should wait until next week.

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