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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Date

15 October 2023

RO Number

2023/24-07

CO’s Message

Welcome to week 7 809!

What a fantastic weekend! Although we had a tough time with the weather, 809 had a great time at Exercise Niagara Challenger. Well done everyone.

This week, everything gets back to normal.

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Date

8 October 2023

RO Number

2023/24-06

CO’s Message

Welcome to week 6, 809!

We’ve got a busy week.

Monday is Thanksgiving – No training! Enjoy your night off.

Wednesday evening is fitness testing – bring your “A” game.

Friday through Sunday is the Garrison FTX.

Also, If you haven’t done so, we need your completed Annual Validation Forms and Cadet Codes of Conducts returned this week.

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NOTE: NAMES HAVE BEEN REMOVED IN THIS POSTING.   PLEASE REFER TO THE EMAIL SENT OUT ON 01OCT2023 FOR DETAILS ON INSTRUCTORS, DUTY OFFICERS, ETC.

Date
01 October 2023

RO Number
2023/24 – 05

CO’s Message

Welcome to week 5 809!

It’s October.    We’re in for a busy month.

With this being the first week of October, Wednesday night will be a CO’s parade, and canteen cards will be on sale.   Optional training returns this Monday night for everyone that’s interested.

We’re also looking at doing our first FTX for the year, and it’s going to be a big one.

If you haven’t done so, we need your completed Annual Validation Forms and Cadet Codes of Conducts returned this week.

809 Officer and Senior Cadet Staff positions

Commanding Officer (CO):

Deputy Commanding Office (DCO):

Training Officer (TrgO):

Assistant Training Officer (ATrgO):

Administration Officer (AdminO):

Supply Officer (SupO):

Squadron Warrant Officer:

Squadron Deputy Warrant Officer:

 

REGULAR TRAINING:

Where: Squadron HQ

When: 04OCT2023

Who: All Cadets and Staff

Dress: C1 (cadets), 1A (officers), Jacket & Tie (CI’s/CV’s)

Duty Officer:

Duty NCO: TBD

 

Training Night Schedule (From SRO’s)

 

Parade Night Timetable
Begins	Ends	Period
18:15	18:30	Building Open, Parade Set-Up
18:30	18:45	Uniform Inspection/Opening Parade
18:45	19:20	Period 1
19:25	20:00	Period 2
20:00	20:15	Break
20:15	20:50	Period 3
20:50	21:00	Clean-Up Trg Areas/Parade
21:00	21:15	Closing Parade
21:15	21:30	Building Closed

Classes:

		PERIOD 1 1845-1920	PERIOD 2 1925-2000	PERIOD 3 2015-2050
Levels 1& 2	PO/EO	M190.01	M190.01	COs Parade
	Description	Pack Personal Equipment for a Field Exercise	Pack Personal Equipment for a Field Exercise	COs Parade
	Instructor
Levels 3 & 4	PO/EO	M190.01	M190.01	COs Parade
	Description	Pack Personal Equipment for a Field Exercise	Pack Personal Equipment for a Field Exercise	COs Parade
	Instructor

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 @ 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. 

October Events

1. Monday Night Optional Training:

Monday night optional training is now open to all cadets.   This week we’ll be opening up the flight simulator.   OCdt Bell will be working out an activity for 2^nd period.   Optional training runs from 1900-2100hrs.    The more cadets we have attending Monday evenings, the more fun it will be.

2. 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 Katleen Kells by email.   Include your phone number, cell phone number she can text to, and any dates that you cannot help out.   Ms Kell’s email is ktkells@gmail.com

3. Online Ground School (OGS) – Glider and Power

Cadets wishing to apply for either Glider or Power Pilot Training this summer must complete OGS.   This consists of 45 hrs of class work, with the qualifying exam to be completed by the deadline date (15JAN2024).    Deadline for applications is 15NOV2023.    Let squadron staff know if you’re interested, or if you need more information.

4. Exercise Niagara Challenger Field Training Exercise (FTX)

We are having a Niagara Region wide FTX on the weekend of Oct 13-15.   This is large activity with cadets participating from Air, Army and Sea units throughout Niagara.    We’ll be sleeping in tents and taking part in survival activities.  We’ll need a head count for this, so please let squadron staff know this Wednesday if you plan to attend.    It’s a fantastic exercise and lots of fun.   Don’t pass this one up.

5. Trunk or Treat

On Sunday, October 29, 809 Squadron has been invited to take part in Central Community Centre’s Trunk or Treat.    It’s an opportunity for the squadron to showcase itself at a community event, and hopefully attract some new recruits.   More info to follow as we get closer to the date.

SUMMARY:

This Week’s Activities:

Date	Day	Activity	Location	Dress	OIC
02 Oct 2023	Monday	Optional Training	Squadron HQ	Appropriate Civilian Attire
04 Oct 2023	Wednesday	Mandatory Training & CO’s Parade	Squadron HQ	Cadets: C1 Officers: 1A

Upcoming October Activities:

Date	Day	Activity	Location	Dress	OIC
09 Oct 2023	Monday	Thanksgiving No Training
11 OCT 2023	Wednesday	Mandatory Training	Squadron HQ	Cadets: C5 Officers: CADPAT
13 Oct 2023 – 15 Oct 2023	Weekend	Exercise Niagara Challenger	Chippewa Creek CA	Cadets: C5 Officers: CADPAT
16 OCT 2023	Monday	Optional Training	Squadron HQ	Appropriate Civilian Attire
17 OCT 2023	Tuesday	Community Coordinating Committee	Lake St Armoury – CO/SSC Chair and SWO	Cadets: C5 Officers: CADPAT
18 OCT 2023	Wednesday	Mandatory Training	Squadron HQ	Cadets: C5 Officers: CADPAT
23 OCT 2023	Monday	Optional Training	Squadron HQ	Appropriate Civilian Attire
25 OCT 2023	Wednesday	Mandatory Training	Squadron HQ	Cadets: C5 Officers: CADPAT
29 OCT 2023	Sunday	Trunk or Treat	Central Community Centre (680 York Rd, NOTL)	Cadets: C5 Officers: CADPAT
30 OCT 2023	Monday	Optional Training	Squadron HQ	Appropriate Civilian Attire

See each of you on Monday and Wednesday evening.

D Couroux

Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

Date
24 September 2023

RO Number
2023/24 – 04

CO’s Message

Welcome to week 4 809!

 

We’re continuing with regular training.  If you haven’t done so, we need your completed Annual Validation Forms and Cadet Codes of Conducts returned this week.

 

On to this week

 

 

809 Officer and Senior Cadet Staff positions

 

Commanding Officer (CO):

Deputy Commanding Office (DCO):

Training Officer (TrgO):

Assistant Training Officer (ATrgO):

Administration Officer (AdminO):

Supply Officer (SupO):

Squadron Warrant Officer:

Squadron Deputy Warrant Officer:

 

REGULAR TRAINING:

 

Where: Squadron HQ

When: 27SEP2023

Who: All Cadets and Staff

Dress: C5 (cadets), CADPAT (officers), Golf Shirt & Khaki’s (CI’s/CV’s)

Duty Officer:

Duty NCO:

 

Training Night Schedule (From SRO’s)

 

Parade Night Timetable
Begins	Ends	Period
18:15	18:30	Building Open, Parade Set-Up
18:30	18:45	Uniform Inspection/Opening Parade
18:45	19:20	Period 1
19:25	20:00	Period 2
20:00	20:15	Break
20:15	20:50	Period 3
20:50	21:00	Clean-Up Trg Areas/Parade
21:00	21:15	Closing Parade
21:15	21:30	Building Closed

 

Classes:

		PERIOD 1 1845-1920	PERIOD 2 1925-2000	PERIOD 3 2015-2050
Levels 1& 2	PO/EO	M107.02	M130.02	M108.02
	Description	Identify Air Cadet and RCAF Officer Ranks	Describe the Main Components of an Airplane	Execute Salute at the Halt Without Arms
Levels 3 & 4	PO/EO	M303.04	M303.04	M436.01
	Description	Communicate as a Team Leader	Communicate as a Team Leader	Explain Winds
	Instructor

 

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 @ 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. 

 

September Events

 

1. Monday Night NCO Training:

 

All Monday night activities for the month of September will be geared towards senior NCO development.    As a complement to the Level 4 training being offered this Saturday by the NGTA, we will be going over classroom instruction, drill instruction and leadership skills.    All level 4’s and 5’s are to attend.    All other levels are not required for this training and have Monday nights off until October.

 

2. 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 Katleen Kells by email.   Include your phone number, cell phone number she can text to, and any dates that you cannot help out.   Ms Kell’s email is ktkells@gmail.com

 

3. Glider Sign Up

 

Gliding is due to take part this upcoming Sunday.  The location has been changed to the Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport, located at 435 River Rd, Fenwick, ON.      Be at 87 Squadron’s headquarters no later that 0845.   Pick up afterwards will be approximately 1215hrs.   Wear appropriate civilian attire based on the weather conditions.   Bring a water bottle with you.    Note, there are no washroom facilities once you get out on the airfield.  Also keep in mind that you’ll be exposed to wind/weather when out at the location as well, so please dress appropriately. We need a head count, so please let us know on Wednesday at the squadron and/or email with your intention to attend.   Once you give us your commitment, we do expect you to attend the activity.

 

4. Online Ground School (OGS) – Glider and Power

 

Cadets wishing to apply for either Glider or Power Pilot Training this summer must complete OGS.   This consists of 45 hrs of class work, with the qualifying exam to be completed by the deadline date (15JAN2024).    Deadline for applications is 15OCT2023.    Let squadron staff know if you’re interested, or if you need more information.

 

5. Exercise Niagara Challenger Field Training Exercise (FTX)

 

We are having a Niagara Region wide FTX on the weekend of Oct 13-15.   This is large activity with cadets participating from Air, Army and Sea units throughout Niagara.    We’ll be sleeping in tents and taking part in survival activities.  We’ll need a head count for this, so please let squadron staff know this Wednesday if you plan to attend.    It’s a fantastic exercise and lots of fun.   Don’t pass this one up.

 

SUMMARY:

This Week’s Activities:

Date	Day	Activity	Location	Dress	OIC
25 SEP 2023	Monday	Level 4 and Level 5 Training	Squadron HQ	Appropriate Civilian Attire
27 Sep 2023	Wednesday	Mandatory Training	Squadron HQ	Cadets: C5 Officers: CADPAT

Upcoming October Activities:

Date	Day	Activity	Location	Dress	OIC
01 Oct 2023 0845-1215	Sunday	Gliding	Welland Airport	Appropriate Civilian Attire
02 Oct 2023	Monday	Optional Training	Squadron HQ	Appropriate Civilian Attire
04 Oct 2023	Wednesday	Mandatory Training & CO’s Parade	Squadron HQ	Cadets: C1 Officers: 1A
09 Oct 2023	Monday	Thanksgiving No Training
11 OCT 2023	Wednesday	Mandatory Training	Squadron HQ	Cadets: C5 Officers: CADPAT
13 Oct 2023 – 15 Oct 2023	Weekend	Exercise Niagara Challenger	Chippewa Creek CA	Cadets: C5 Officers: CADPAT
16 OCT 2023	Monday	Optional Training	Squadron HQ	Appropriate Civilian Attire
17 OCT 2023	Tuesday	Community Coordinating Committee	Lake St Armoury – CO/SSC Chair and SWO	Cadets: C5 Officers: CADPAT
18 OCT 2023	Wednesday	Mandatory Training	Squadron HQ	Cadets: C5 Officers: CADPAT
23 OCT 2023	Monday	Optional Training	Squadron HQ	Appropriate Civilian Attire
25 OCT 2023	Wednesday	Mandatory Training	Squadron HQ	Cadets: C5 Officers: CADPAT
30 OCT 2023	Monday	Optional Training	Squadron HQ	Appropriate Civilian Attire

See each of you on Wednesday evening.

D Couroux

Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!