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.
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.
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
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 2nd period. Optional training runs from 1900-2100hrs. The more cadets we have attending Monday evenings, the more fun it will be.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
Date
17 September 2023
RO Number
2023/24 – 03
CO’s Message
Welcome to week 3 809!
This week marks the start of regular training. Annual Validation Forms and Cadet Codes of Conducts are due to be returned this week.
To all the cadets that took part in Level 4 training, I hope you had a great time and I’m looking forward to hearing about it.
To the officer and cadet attending the Decoration Day Ceremony, thanks for taking part.
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: 20SEP2023
Who: All Cadets and Staff
Dress: C5 (cadets), CADPAT (officers), Golf Shirt & Khaki’s (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 | M107.01
(includes M207.01) |
M130.02 | M108.01 |
| Description | Discuss Year 1 and 2 Training | Describe the Main Components of an Airplane | Adopt the Positions of Attention, Stand At Ease and Stand Easy | |
| Levels 3 & 4 | PO/EO | M307.01
(includes M407.01) |
C208.01 | M303.01 |
| Description | Identify Proficiency Level 3 and 4 Training Opportunities | Practice Ceremonial Drill as a Review | Define the Role of a Team Leader | |
| 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
All Monday night activities for the month of September will be geared towards senior NCO development. As a completment 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.
The legion is looking for volunteers to take part in service duties for Fish Fry on Thusrsday 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
SUMMARY:
This Week’s Activities:
| Date | Day | Activity | Location | Dress | OIC |
| 18 Sep 2023 | Monday | Level 4 and Level 5 Training | Squadron HQ | Appropriate Civilian Attire | |
| 20 Sep 2023 | Wednesday | Mandatory Training | Squadron HQ | Cadets: C5
Officers: CADPAT |
|
| 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 |
Saturday | Gliding | Niagara Region Airport | Appropriate Civilian Attire | |
| 13 Oct 2023 – 15 Oct 2023 | Weekend | Exercise Niagara Challenger | Chippewa Creek CA | Cadets: FTU’s
Officers: CADPAT |
See each of you on Wednesday evening.
D Couroux
Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!
Date
28 May 2023
RO Number
2022/23-36
CO’s Message
Hello 809. We’re in for a busy, but exciting week. This week your family and friends will get to you what you’ve done for the past 9 months. Optional training on Monday night – We’d like as many cadets a possible to come out to finish up the static and practical displays. Wednesday night will be a parade practice. Friday is the Awards Banquet and Saturday will be our Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR). Here we go!
Good morning.
There is an update to this week’s Weekly Routine Orders that focuses specifically on CJCR Dress Regulations for Ceremonial Occasions. The original WROs have been updated to reflect the change. The specific addition follows and needs to be carefully considered when wearing C1A orders of dress.
J. Lemoine
Captain
Administration Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!
CJCR Dress instructions – Section 2 – Appearance – Specific Guidance for Ceremonial Occasions (2-2-18)
Date
21 May 2023
RO Number
2022/23-35
CO’s Message
Hello 809. Enjoy Monday evening off for Victoria Day! On Wednesday, everyone will be dressed in C1As for inspection. Make sure to have all your badges sewn on properly, boots shined and uniforms pressed. I’m including some information from the dress regs in this edition of the WROs detailing how ceremonial dress is to be worn. Please review and make sure you’re adhering to these regulations. And finally, the Wonderland trip for Cadet Day is on this Saturday.
Date
14 May 2023
RO Number
2022/23-34
CO’s Message
Hello 809. We’re heading down the stretch to the awards banquet and the ACR. Regular training is over, now we’re practicing drill and getting the displays ready.
Welcome back Capt Emptage. I hope you had a great vacation.
Date
7 May 2023
RO Number
2022/23-33
CO’s Message
Hello 809. This week were training with the Civil Air Search & Rescue Association (CASARA) at the Niagara District Airport. Sounds like it will be a fun experience.