Date

25 September 2022

RO Number

2022/23-04

CO’s Message

Good evening 809 Squadron.

Welcome to week four. There’s not a whole lot going on for the next couple of weeks. We’re finishing off a very busy September and are about to head into our second month of training. Be on the lookout for a start of optional training as we head into October. We’re also going to have our first CO’s parade!

809 Officer and Senior Cadet Staff Positions

Commanding Officer (CO): Lt Couroux
Deputy Commanding Office (DCO): Lt Russell
Training Officer (TrgO): Lt Nicolescu
Administration Officer (AdminO): Capt Lemoine
Supply Officer (SupO): CI Dau
Squadron Warrant Officer: WO2 Abt
Squadron Deputy Warrant Officer/Training NCO: FSgt Forsyth
Flight Commander/Admin NCO: FSgt Vidal
Flight Commander/Supply NCO: FSgt Dau
Cadet Correspondent: FSgt Couroux

COVID-19 Rules

COVID-19 rules have changed slightly for this training year. Masks are no longer mandatory, except under certain circumstances, such as travelling in military transport or when entering an establishment that requires masks to be worn. If you feel comfortable wearing a mask, and would like to continue, you are permitted to do so.

It’s no longer a requirement for you to fill out and post a declaration. The link for this will no longer be provided.

Social distancing will still be practiced as much as possible. Also, it’s encouraged that we do as much training as possible outside.

We’re still committed to making cadets a safe and fun experience. If you have any questions on this, please consult a staff member.

If you feel sick, do the responsible thing. Stay home.

Administration

Cadet365

Again, not everyone has their Cadet365 account up and running. Those of you that don’t please see Capt Lemoine this Wednesday evening.

Annual Validation Forms

We are still waiting on completed validation forms from three cadets. We need these in right away in order to finish your enrolment process for this year.

Supply

CI Dau won’t be in this Wednesday due to illness. Anyone needing anything from supply will need to see CI Dau when he returns, which will most likely be next Wednesday.\

Important:

Anyone needing parts for their blue uniforms, please make sure you get your new sizes and have them ready to see CI Dau when he returns a week from Wednesday. We’re going to have a CO’s parade, most likely on October 12. Make sure you’re kitted out.

Training

Regular Training

Where: Squadron HQ
When: 28 September 2022
Who: All Cadets and Staff
Dress: Cadets – C5 (FTU), CAF 5 (CADPAT/NCD), CIs/CVs – Golf Shirt and Khakis or FTU
Duty Officer: Capt Lemoine
Duty NCO: TBD

Training Night Schedule

BEGINS	ENDS	PERIOD
1815	1830	Building Open, Parade Set-Up
1830	1845	Uniform Inspection/Opening Parade
1845	1920	Period 1
1925	2000	Period 2
2000	2015	Break
2015	2050	Period 3
2050	2100	Clean-Up Trg Areas/Parade
2100	2115	Closing Parade
2115	2130	Building Closed

Class Schedule

		Period 1 1845-1920	Period 2 1925-2000	Period 3 2015-2050
Level One	PO/EO	M107.01	M108.01	O/F-1
	Description	Discuss Year One Training	Adopt the Positions of Attention, Stand at Ease and Stand Easy	SWO Discretion
	Instructor
Level Two	PO/EO	M203.02	M207.02	O/F-1
	Description	Discuss the Principles of Leadership	Recognize Historical Aspects of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets	SWO Discretion
	Instructor
Level Three	PO/EO	M331.01	M331.01	O/F-1
	Description	Describe Aircraft Stability	Describe Aircraft Stability	SWO Discretion
	Instructor
Level Four	PO/EO	M409.01	M409.01	O/F-1
	Description	Identify Methods of Instruction	Identify Methods of Instruction	SWO Discretion
	Instructor

Note: Off-duty instructors are to report to their secondary duties:

• Training NCO: FSgt Forsyth
• Administration NCO: FSgt Vidal
• Supply NCO: FSgt Dau
• Cadet Correspondent: FSgt Couroux

Lt Nicolescu will not be in attendance on Wednesday, Sept 28. See Lt Couroux if you have any questions pertaining to training.

Announcements

1. Ground School

Where: TBD

When: TBD (Deadline for Applications is 15 October 2022)
Who: All interested cadets who are eligible to apply for GPTC or PPTC in Summer 2023
Dress: TBD
OIC: TBD

Anyone interested in applying for GPTC or PPTC MUST take part in 45 hours of Online Ground School and write the qualifying exam by the deadline of 15 January 2023, or they will not be considered for the course. Before your application can be submitted, you must have your Cadet365 account set up. If you’re interested, please see Capt Lemoine to enter your application into FORTRESS. The deadline for applications is 15 October 2022.

More details to follow.

2. Cadet Co-op (High School Credit Program)

The Training Year Cadet Co-op is starting back up once again in partnership between UCDSB (Upper Canada District School Board) and RCSU Central. 

To be eligible a cadet must:

• Attend High School in Ontario
• Reside in Ontario
• Be a current cadet

There is a misconception that has come up over the years:

• Cadets must be a student from UCDSB – Incorrect
• The program is a ministry of education program, coordinated on behalf of the ministry through UCDSB. As long as the cadet is a student of any school board in Ontario (French, English, Public, Catholic, or even Private) they are eligible as the credit is linked to their OEN (Ontario Education Number)

Cadets can earn up to four (4) credits through the training year version of cadet co-op. It takes 90 hours of cadet activities (training, team practices, uniform prep, lesson prep, &c) to earn a credit, as well as completion of the pre-placement assignments, tracking their hours on a log sheet, and participating in your ACR. Why not earn some high school credits for what they are already doing?!

If you’re interested, please see Capt Lemoine for more information, including the application and a FAQ sheet.

Summary

All attendees must check-in for all in-person activities using the Registration for In-Person Events form.

In-Person Activity Check-In Form

This Week’s Activities

Date	Day	Activity	Location	Dress	OIC
28 September 2022	Wednesday	Parade Night	Squadron HQ	Cadets C5, CAF 5, CI/CV Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU	Lt Couroux

Upcoming Activities

DATE	DAY	ACTIVITY	LOCATION	DRESS	OIC
03 OCT 2022	Monday	Optional Training	Squadron HQ	Suitable Civilian Clothes	Lt Couroux
05 OCT 2022	Wednesday	Parade Night	Squadron HQ	Cadets C5, CAF 5, CI/CV Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU	Lt Couroux
10 OCT 2022	Monday	No Training Thanksgiving
12 OCT 2022	Wednesday	CO’s Parade	Squadron HQ	Cadets C1A, CAF 1A CI/CV Collared Shirt, Tie, Dress pants	Lt Couroux
17 OCT 2022	Monday	Optional Training	Squadron HQ	Suitable Civilian Clothes	Lt Couroux
19 OCT 2022	Wednesday	Parade Night	Squadron HQ	Cadets C5, CAF 5, CI/CV Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU	Lt Couroux
24 OCT 2022	Monday	Optional Training	Squadron HQ	Suitable Civilian Attire	Lt Couroux
26 OCT 2022	Wednesday	Parade Night	Squadron HQ	Cadets C5, CAF 5, CI/CV Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU	Lt Couroux

D Couroux
Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

Date

18 September 2022

RO Number

2022/23-03

CO’s Message

Let’s start off by mentioning the Queen. Monday, September 19 was the funeral for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. May she rest in peace.

I hope everyone had a great time at the Niagara Garrison FTX this past weekend. Hopefully, we’ll get to do more activities like that going forward. We had a few hiccups with regard to adherence to the Cadet Code of Conduct. Remember, these are the rules that guide your actions as a cadet. I expect each of you to live by these rules. Now, we have a tight turnaround between the FTX and Wednesday’s parade night, but that doesn’t mean you can neglect your uniform. Make sure your combats are cleaned and ready to go, and that your boots are cleaned and blackened for Wednesday night.

We had an extremely busy start to our year, now the activities will slow down a bit and we can concentrate on training.

I won’t be around for training on Wednesday. Lt Russell will be running the Squadron in my absence.

THERE HAS BEEN AN UPDATE REGARDING GLIDING FOR THIS WEEK. SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS.

809 Officer and Senior Cadet Staff Positions

There are some minor changes in the staff positions this year. Here’s a reminder

Commanding Officer (CO): Lt Couroux
Deputy Commanding Office (DCO): Lt Russell
Training Officer (TrgO): Lt Nicolescu
Administration Officer (AdminO): Capt Lemoine
Supply Officer (SupO): CI Dau
Squadron Warrant Officer: WO2 Abt
Squadron Deputy Warrant Officer/Training NCO: FSgt Forsyth
Flight Commander/Admin NCO: FSgt Vidal
Flight Commander/Supply NCO: FSgt Dau

COVID-19 Rules

COVID-19 rules have changed slightly for this training year. Masks are no longer mandatory, except under certain circumstances, such as travelling in military transport or when entering an establishment that requires masks to be worn. If you feel comfortable wearing a mask, and would like to continue, you are permitted to do so.

It’s no longer a requirement for you to fill out and post a declaration. The link for this will no longer be provided.

Social distancing will still be practiced as much as possible. Also, it’s encouraged that we do as much training as possible outside.

We’re still committed to making cadets a safe and fun experience. If you have any questions on this, please consult a staff member.

Cadet365

I understand that many of you still do not have your Cadet365 account up and running. If you don’t, please see Capt Lemoine this Wednesday evening.

Regular Training

Where: Squadron HQ
When: 21 September 2022
Who: All Cadets and Staff
Dress: Cadets – C5 (FTU), CAF 5 (CADPAT/NCD), CIs/CVs – Golf Shirt and Khakis or FTU
Duty Officer: Lt Nicolescu
Duty NCO: TBD

Training Night Schedule

Begins	Ends	Period
1815	1830	Building Open, Parade Set-Up
1830	1845	Uniform Inspection/Opening Parade
1845	1920	Period 1
1925	2000	Period 2
2000	2015	Break
2015	2050	Period 3
2050	2100	Clean-Up Trg Areas/Parade
2100	2115	Closing Parade
2115	2130	Building Closed

Class Schedule

		Period 1 1845-1920	Period 2 1925-2000	Period 3 2015-2050
Level One	PO/EO
	Description	General Cadet Knowledge	General Cadet Knowledge	General Cadet Knowledge
	Instructor
Level Two	PO/EO
	Description	General Cadet Knowledge	General Cadet Knowledge	General Cadet Knowledge
	Instructor
Level Three	PO/EO
	Description	General Cadet Knowledge	General Cadet Knowledge	General Cadet Knowledge
	Instructor
Level Four	PO/EO
	Description	General Cadet Knowledge	General Cadet Knowledge	General Cadet Knowledge
	Instructor

Upcoming Events

1. Gliding – POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING

Where: Niagara District Airport (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

When: Saturday, 24 September, Timings To Be Determined
Who: All Interested Cadets
Dress: Appropriate Civilian Attire
OIC: Capt Lemoine

Unfortunately gliding, for all units, has been postponed until the spring.

2. Ground School

Where: TBD

When: TBD (Deadline for Applications is 15 October 2022)
Who: All interested cadets who are eligible to apply for GPTC or PPTC in Summer 2023
Dress: TBD
OIC: TBD

Anyone interested in applying for GPTC or PPTC MUST take part in 45 hours of Online Ground School and write the qualifying exam by the deadline of 15 January 2023, or they will not be considered for the course. Before your application can be submitted, you must have your Cadet365 account set up. If you’re interested, please see Capt Lemoine to enter your application into FORTRESS. The deadline for applications is 15 October 2022.

More details to follow.

Summary

All attendees must check-in for all in-person activities using the Registration for In-Person Events form.

In-Person Activity Check-In Form

This Week’s Activities

Date	Day	Activity	Location	Dress	OIC
21 September 2022	Wednesday	Parade Night	Squadron HQ	Cadets C5, CAF 5, CI/CV Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU	Lt Nicolescu
24 September 2022	Saturday	Gliding Familiarization	Niagara District Airport	Civilian	Capt Lemoine

Upcoming Activities

Date	Day	Activity	Location	Dress	OIC
28 September 2022	Wednesday	Parade Night	Squadron HQ	Cadets C5, CAF 5, CI/CV Golf Shirt and Kakhis	TBD

D Couroux
Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

Date

11 September 2022

RO Number

2022/23-02

CO’s Message

This was a tough week as we’ve lost our Head of State, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was a great supporter of Canada, which she held close to her heart. May she rest in peace.

We now have a new head of state, His Majesty King Charles III. May he reign with dignity and humility. God save the King!

We had our first parade night of the 2022/23 training year. It was awesome to see all the returning faces and a couple of potential new ones. Remember, everyone, bring out your friends to see what the cadet program is all about. The squadron is always looking for new members.

We had great weather on Saturday for what seemed to be a successful bottle drive. To all the cadets that were able to come out, you did an outstanding job. Congratulations to Mr. Abt and the SSC for doing a bang-up job of putting this together. There will be three more this year, and it is mandatory for all cadets to take part.

809 Officer and Senior Cadet Staff Positions

There are some minor changes in the staff positions this year. Here’s a reminder

Commanding Officer (CO): Lt Couroux
Deputy Commanding Office (DCO): Lt Russell
Training Officer (TrgO): Lt Nicolescu
Administration Officer (AdminO): Capt Lemoine
Supply Officer (SupO): CI Dau
Squadron Warrant Officer: WO2 Abt
Squadron Deputy Warrant Officer: FSgt Forsyth
Flight Commander: FSgt Vidal
Flight Commander: FSgt Dau

COVID-19 Rules

COVID-19 rules have changed slightly for this training year. Masks are no longer mandatory, except under certain circumstances, such as travelling in military transport or when entering an establishment that requires masks to be worn. If you feel comfortable wearing a mask, and would like to continue, you are permitted to do so.

It’s no longer a requirement for you to fill out and post a declaration. The link for this will no longer be provided.

Social distancing will still be practiced as much as possible. Also, it’s encouraged that we do as much training as possible outside.

We’re still committed to making cadets a safe and fun experience. If you have any questions on this, please consult a staff member.

Regular Training

Where: Squadron HQ
When: 14 September 2022
Who: All Cadets and Staff
Dress: Cadets – C5 (FTU), CAF 5 (CADPAT/NCD), CIs/CVs – Golf Shirt and Khakis
Duty Officer: Lt Russell
Duty NCO: TBD

Training Night Schedule

Begins	Ends	Period
1815	1830	Building Open, Parade Set-Up
1830	1845	Uniform Inspection/Opening Parade
1845	1920	Period 1
1925	2000	Period 2
2000	2015	Break
2015	2050	Period 3
2050	2100	Clean-Up Trg Areas/Parade
2100	2115	Closing Parade
2115	2130	Building Closed

Class Schedule

		Period 1 1845-1920	Period 2 1925-2000	Period 3 2015-2050
Level One	PO/EO
	Description	General Cadet Knowledge	General Cadet Knowledge	General Cadet Knowledge
	Instructor
Level Two	PO/EO
	Description	General Cadet Knowledge	General Cadet Knowledge	General Cadet Knowledge
	Instructor
Level Three	PO/EO
	Description	General Cadet Knowledge	General Cadet Knowledge	General Cadet Knowledge
	Instructor
Level Four	PO/EO
	Description	General Cadet Knowledge	General Cadet Knowledge	General Cadet Knowledge
	Instructor

Upcoming Events

1. Garrison Training Weekend:

Where: Burgoyne Outdoor Education and Resource Centre (St. Anns)

When: Friday, 16 September – Sunday, 18 September, Timings To Be Determined
Who: All Cadets and Staff
Dress: Cadets C5 (FTU), CAF 5 (CADPAT/NCD), CIs/CVs Civilian Attire
OIC: Lt Couroux

This year, we’re participating in the Niagara Garrison Field Training Weekend. This is the first time this is being held and cadets from all three branches (Sea, Army, and Air) will be taking part. You’ll not only take part in typical FTX activities but also those that sea and army cadets experience as well. We’re expecting approximately 500 cadets and staff to be there.

Transportation will be provided from our squadron HQ to the training site. Food is being provided throughout the weekend. As I’ll already be out at the training site as part of the advance party, Lt Russell will be your escort on the bus.

The cadet kit list was posted and emailed to everyone last Thursday. However, if you missed that email, It’s also published on our website at:

Cadet Kit List – Garrison FTX – Friday, Sept 16 – Sunday, Sept 18

Our squadron will be running a canteen on Saturday night. Pop, chips, chocolate bars and candy will be offered, with items costing $1 each. The only acceptable denominations of currency will be loonies, twoonies and $5 bills. Cadets from our unit will be working behind the counter to sell items to the cadets participating in the exercise.

This is considered a mandatory activity. The exercise covers mandatory training that you require to pass your level. If you cannot attend, please notify the squadron to advise of your absence. Make sure you all complete the online registration as usual.

More information, including a kit list to follow. Look for emails, and postings on our website, as more information is received.

This is considered a mandatory activity. If you cannot attend, please notify the squadron to advise of your absence. Make sure you all complete the online registration as usual.

2. Gliding:

Where: Niagara District Airport (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

When: Saturday, 24 September, Timings To Be Determined
Who: All Interested Cadets
Dress: Appropriate Civilian Attire
OIC: Capt Lemoine

We tentatively have our first gliding date on Saturday, 24 September. This will be a half-day experience. We haven’t had a flying date in a couple of years. This is an awesome activity and I encourage everyone to sign up. More information on this to follow.

Summary

All attendees must check-in for all in-person activities using the Registration for In-Person Events form.

In-Person Activity Check-In Form

This Week’s Activities

Date	Day	Activity	Location	Dress	OIC
14 September 2022	Wednesday	Parade Night	Squadron HQ	Cadets C5, CAF 5, CI/CV Golf Shirt and Kakhis	Lt Russell
16-18 September 2022	Friday-Sunday	Garrison Training Weekend	Burgoyne Outdoor Education and Resource Centre	Cadets C5, CAF 5, CI/CV Civilian	Lt Couroux

Upcoming Activities

Date	Day	Activity	Location	Dress	OIC
16-18 September 2022	Friday-Sunday	Garrison Training Weekend	Burgoyne Outdoor Education and Resource Centre	Cadets C5, CAF 5, CI/CV Civilian	Lt Couroux
21 September 2022	Wednesday	Parade Night	Squadron HQ	Cadets C5, CAF 5, CI/CV Golf Shirt and Kakhis	TBD
24 September 2022	Saturday	Gliding	Niagara District Airport	Civilian	Capt Lemoine

D Couroux
Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

Date

4 September 2022

RO Number

2022/23-01

CO’s Message

Welcome Back 809!

After a long, and I hope fun, summer break, we’re starting back up again.

This Wednesday, September 7, marks the beginning of the 2022-23 training year. The staff and I are looking forward to seeing all of you and hearing the stories of how you spent your summer.

This year is going to start off in a quick fashion as we have several events already scheduled for the month of September, so let’s begin.

809 Officer and Senior Cadet Staff Positions

There are some minor changes in the staff positions this year. Here’s a reminder

Commanding Officer (CO): Lt Couroux
Deputy Commanding Office (DCO): Lt Russell
Training Officer (TrgO): Lt Nicolescu
Administration Officer (AdminO): Capt Lemoine
Supply Officer (SupO): CI Dau
Squadron Warrant Officer: WO2 Abt
Squadron Deputy Warrant Officer: FSgt Forsyth

COVID-19 Rules

COVID-19 rules have changed slightly for this training year. Masks are no longer mandatory, except under certain circumstances, such as travelling in military transport or when entering an establishment that requires masks to be worn. If you feel comfortable wearing a mask, and would like to continue, you are permitted to do so.

It’s no longer a requirement for you to fill out and post a declaration. The link for this will no longer be provided.

Social distancing will still be practiced as much as possible. Also, it’s encouraged that we do as much training as possible outside.

We’re still committed to making cadets a safe and fun experience. If you have any questions on this, please consult a staff member.

Regular Training

Where: Squadron HQ
When: 7 September 2022
Who: All Cadets and Staff
Dress: Cadets – C5 (FTU), CEF 5 (CADPAT/NCD), CIs/CVs – Golf Shirt and Khakis
Duty Officer: Lt Couroux
Duty NCO: TBD

Training Night Schedule

Begins	Ends	Period
1815	1830	Building Open, Parade Set-Up
1830	1845	Uniform Inspection/Opening Parade
1845	1920	Period 1
1925	2000	Period 2
2000	2015	Break
2015	2050	Period 3
2050	2100	Clean-Up Trg Areas/Parade
2100	2115	Closing Parade
2115	2130	Building Closed

Class Schedule

		Period 1 1845-1920	Period 2 1925-2000	Period 3 2015-2050
Level One	PO/EO
	Description	Welcome Speech	General Cadet Knowledge	General Cadet Knowledge
	Instructor	Lt Couroux
Level Two	PO/EO
	Description	Welcome Speech	General Cadet Knowledge	General Cadet Knowledge
	Instructor	Lt Couroux
Level Three	PO/EO
	Description	Welcome Speech	General Cadet Knowledge	General Cadet Knowledge
	Instructor	Lt Couroux
Level Four	PO/EO
	Description	Welcome Speech	General Cadet Knowledge	General Cadet Knowledge
	Instructor	Lt Couroux

Upcoming Events

1. Bottle Drive:

Where: Van Noorts’ (Corner of Hunter Rd and Four Mile Creek Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake)

When: Saturday, 10 September, 0830 (8:30am) – Approximately 1400 (2:00pm)

Who: All Cadets, Staff, SSC members and Parents
Dress: Appropriate Civilian Attire – Dress for the weather
OIC: Lt Couroux

The bottle drive is an important fundraiser for 809 Squadron.  The bulk of the money we raise comes from this initiative.  This is where we get the money to attend special events like the last year’s “Top Gun: Maverick” showing and Cadet Day at Canada’s Wonderland.  It’s also where we get the money for training activities like FTXs and flying.  Most of all, it is what keeps us operating as a squadron and pays for our headquarters.  Without this fundraising, we wouldn’t be able to run our program.

Because of its importance, we’re requesting that all cadets attend.  We’re also requesting parents/guardians participate as well.  We’ll need help sorting bottles, picking up bottles at off-site locations, and helping at pick-up locations.  Bring your trucks and cargo trailers if you can.

This is considered a mandatory activity. If you cannot attend, please call the squadron to advise of your absence. Make sure you all complete the online registration as usual.

Here’s some additional informaton:

2. Garrison Training Weekend:

Where: Burgoyne Outdoor Education and Resourse Centre (St. Anns)

When: Friday, 16 September – Sunday, 18 September, Timings To Be Determined
Who: All Cadets and Staff
Dress: Cadets C5 (FTU), CAF 5 (CADPAT), CIs/CVs Civilian Attire
OIC: Lt Couroux

This year, we’re participating in the Niagara Garrison Field Training Weekend. This is the first time this is being held and cadets from all three branches (Sea, Army, and Air) will be taking part. You’ll not only take part in typical FTX activities but also those that sea and army cadets experience as well. We’re expecting approximately 500 cadets and staff to be there.

Transportation will be provided from our squadron HQ to the training site. Food is being provided throughout the weekend.

More information, including a kit list to follow. Look for emails, and postings on our website, as more information is received.

This is considered a mandatory activity. If you cannot attend, please notify the squadron to advise of your absence. Make sure you all complete the online registration as usual.

3. Gliding:

Where: Niagara District Airport (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

When: Saturday, 24 September, Timings To Be Determined
Who: All Interested Cadets
Dress: Appropriate Civilian Attire
OIC: Capt Lemoine

We tentatively have our first gliding date on Saturday, 24 September. This will be a half-day experience. We haven’t had a flying date in a couple of years. This is an awesome activity and I encourage everyone to sign up. More information on this to follow.

Summary

All attendees must check-in for all in-person activities using the Registration for In-Person Events form.

In-Person Activity Check-In Form

This Week’s Activities

Date	Day	Activity	Location	Dress	OIC
7 September 2022	Wednesday	Parade Night	Squadron HQ	Cadets C5, CAF 5, CI/CV Golf Shirt and Kakhis	Lt Couroux
10 September 2022	Saturday	Bottle Drive	Van Noorts’	Civilian	Lt Couroux

Upcoming Activities

Date	Day	Activity	Location	Dress	OIC
16-18 September 2022	Friday-Sunday	Garrison Training Weekend	Burgoyne Outdoor Education and Resource Centre	Cadets C5, CAF 5, CI/CV Civilian	Lt Couroux
24 September 2022	Saturday	Gliding	Niagara District Airport	Civilian	Capt Lemoine

D Couroux
Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

Date
29 May 2022

RO Number
2022-20

CO’s Message

Good evening!

Well, here goes my first WRO.   Let’s see how it goes.

After all the excitement of last week, were starting to wind things down and head into summer shut down.   However, we still have one item left on the board, Saturday’s bottle drive.

After the bottle drive, we’ll be on summer shutdown.  There will be no further squadron activities until Wednesday, September 7 (the first Wednesday after Labour Day).

To the Cadets attending summer training, good luck on your courses and have fun.   We know you’ll do 809 Squadron proud.

Bottle Drive:

The bottle drive is an important fundraiser for 809 squadron.   The bulk of the money we raise comes from initiative.   This is where we get the money to attend special events like the Top Gun Maverick showing, and the Cadet Day at Canada’s Wonderland.    It’s also where we get the money for training activities like FTX’s and flying.   Most of all, it is what keeps us operating as a squadron and pays for our headquarters.   Without the fundraising, we wouldn’t be able to run the program.

Because of it’s importance, we’re requesting that all cadets attend.   We’re also requesting parents/guardians participate as well.   We’ll need help sorting bottles, picking up bottles at off-site locations, and to help at pick up locations.     Bring your trucks and cargo trailers if you can.

Here’s the info:
Where: VanNoorts (Corner of Hunter Rd & 4 Mile Creek Rd, Niagara On The Lake)
Time: Saturday, June 04, 0830 (8:30am) – Approx 1400 (2pm)
Who: All cadets, staff, SSC & Parents

This is considered a mandatory activity. If you cannot attend, please call the squadron to advise of your absence.

Make sure all attendees complete registration as usual.

Mr. Abt will be in charge of the event, with Capt Lemoine supervising.  I won’t be around as I’m heading off to Trenton for my Air Environmental Training Course (AETC for short).

This is some additional information from Mr Abt’s post on our Facebook page:

Registration

All attendees must complete the Ontario COVID-19 School Screening form and check in for all in-person activities using the Registration for In-Person Events form. Cadets must complete the school screening as students. Staff must complete the school screening as employees. Confirmation should be emailed to the squadron email box.

Ontario COVID-19 School Screening Form

In-Person Activity Check-In Form

This Week’s Activities:

DATE	DAY	ACTIVITY	LOCATION	DRESS	OIC
04JUN2022	SATURDAY	BOTTLE DRIVE	VanNOORTS Warehouse Corner of Hunter Rd & 4 Mile Creek Rd, NOTL	Civilian	Capt Lemoine

Upcoming Activities:

DATE	DAY	ACTIVITY	LOCATION	DRESS	OIC
07SEP2022	WEDNESDAY	PARADE NIGHT	SQUADRON HQ	CADETS:C3B CAF:3B CI: GOLF SHIRT & KHAKIS	LT COUROUX

This will be the last WRO for this training year.    The next one will be published on the Sunday preceding our next training night.   Have a fun and safe summer.   See you all on September 7.

D Couroux

Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

Date
18 May 2022

RO Number
2022-18

CO’s Message

Good morning!

In preparation for our outing to see the new “Top Gun: Maverick” film next Thursday, we’ll be showing the original “Top Gun” film tonight. If you haven’t seen it, it’s a classic for Air Cadets and was responsible for many cadets joining our program when it came out. Everyone wanted to be Maverick… and if you don’t know who he is, you need to come out tonight to find out. Canteen will be open and popcorn will be served.

Wednesday night, we’re in final preparations for our ACR/Awards/CoC night next week. Dress will be C3 dress for the evening.

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone tonight and on Wednesday!

SWO’s Message

Hello cadets! It’s our last week before our annual ceremonial review which mean we need to get prepared. Remember to keep working on your uniforms for this Wednesday and get ready for some learning. We’re going to be teaching you all you need to know to prepare for our final parade of the year. I hope to see you all on Monday and Wednesday.

Regular Training Night
11 May 2022 1830

Registration

All attendees must complete the Ontario COVID-19 School Screening form and check in for all in-person activities using the Registration for In-Person Events form. Cadets must complete the school screening as students. Staff must complete the school screening as employees. Confirmation should be emailed to the squadron email box.

Ontario COVID-19 School Screening Form

In-Person Activity Check-In Form

CAF Member Dress
3B (Service)

Cadet Dress
C3

Duty Personnel
Duty Officer: Lt Russell

Training Night Schedule

		Period 1 1845-1915	Period 2 1925-1955	Period 3 2015-2045
All Levels	PO/EO	C432.03	C436.02
	Description	ACR Preparation	ACR Preparation	ACR Preparation
	Instructor

This Week’s Activities

Date	Day	Activity	Location	Dress	OIC
16 May 2022 1830-2115	Monday	Squadron “Top Gun” Movie Night	809 HQ	Civilian	Capt Lemoine
18 May 2022 1830-2115	Wednesday	Regular Training Night	809 HQ	3B/C3	Lt Russell

Upcoming Activities

Date	Day	Activity	Location	Dress	OIC
23 May 2022	Monday	Victoria Day (No Training)
25 May 2022 1830-2115	Wednesday	ACR / Awards Night / CoC	809 HQ	1A/C1A	Capt Lemoine
26 May 2022 1830-2115	Saturday 0700-1800	Private “Top Gun: Maverick” Screening	Landmark Cinemas St. Catharines	3B/C3B	Lt Couroux

J Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

Date
8 May 2022

RO Number
2022-17

CO’s Message

Good evening!

Reports have it that there were some excited cadets this weekend at the CC130J Hercules familiarization flight. Other than some miscommunication that we still need to get to the bottom of, it was a very successful event. Thanks go to Lt Couroux and CI Dau for serving as escorts on Saturday.

We’ve got an optional training night on Monday at 1900 (7:00pm) with a mixture of activities, including some drill and some squadron sports. Optional training nights are more casual and will not be uniformed. Standard civilian garb is appropriate.

Wednesday night, we’re back to regular training, but are switching to C3B dress for the evening as we begin to prepare for our Annual Ceremonial Review. We won’t be switching back to C5 dress for the remainder of the training year, so make sure everything fits.

See everyone on Wednesday!

Regular Training Night
11 May 2022 1830

Registration

All attendees must complete the Ontario COVID-19 School Screening form and check in for all in-person activities using the Registration for In-Person Events form. Cadets must complete the school screening as students. Staff must complete the school screening as employees. Confirmation should be emailed to the squadron email box.

Ontario COVID-19 School Screening Form

In-Person Activity Check-In Form

CAF Member Dress
3B (Operational)

Cadet Dress
C3B

Duty Personnel
Duty Officer: Lt Nicolescu

Training Night Schedule

		Period 1 1845-1915	Period 2 1925-1955	Period 3 2015-2045
Level One	PO/EO	M130.04/td>	C130.03
	Description	Watch “On Canadian Wings” Segment	Watch “On Canadian Wings” Segment	Activity at SWO’s Discretion
	Instructor
Level Two	PO/EO	M231.02a	M231.02b
	Description	Describe the Production of Lift by an Aircraft Wing	Describe the Production of Lift by an Aircraft Wing	Activity at SWO’s Discretion
	Instructor
Level Three	PO/EO	C331.03	C340.08
	Description	Identify Aspects of Helicopter Aerodynamics	Describe Aspects of the International Space Station (ISS)	Activity at SWO’s Discretion
	Instructor
Level Four	PO/EO	C432.03	C436.02
	Description	Describe Gas Turbine Engines	Describe Severe Weather Conditions	Activity at SWO’s Discretion
	Instructor

This Week’s Activities

Date	Day	Activity	Location	Dress	OIC
9 May 2022 1900-2115	Monday	Optional Training Night	809 HQ	Civilian	CI Dau
11 May 2022 1830-2115	Wednesday	Regular Training Night	809 HQ	3B/C3B	Lt Nicolescu

Upcoming Activities

Date	Day	Activity	Location	Dress	OIC
16 May 2022 1830-2115	Monday	Squadron “Top Gun” Movie Night	809 HQ	Civilian	Capt Lemoine
18 May 2022 1830-2115	Wednesday	Regular Training Night	809 HQ	3/C3	Lt Russell
23 May 2022	Monday	Victoria Day (No Training)
25 May 2022 1830-2115	Wednesday	ACR / Awards Night / CoC	809 HQ	1A/C1A	Capt Lemoine
26 May 2022 1830-2115	Saturday 0700-1800	Private “Top Gun: Maverick” Screening	Landmark Cinemas St. Catharines	3B/C3B	Lt Couroux

J Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

The WROs this week indicated in one section that the regular training night would be the 3rd rather than the 4th of May. This was a typo. There is no training tonight and we will have our regular training night tomorrow. Please accept my apology for the error.

J Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

Date
1 May 2022

RO Number
2022-16

CO’s Message

Good afternoon!

We had a really good time last week between bowling and a last-minute rework of our training night. I’m particularly glad to see our attendance picking up again.

With the exception of one end-of-year activity that’s still in the planning stages, I’ve populated all of the squadron activities for the rest of the training year in the “Upcoming Activities” section of the WROs. Take a close look. As of next week, we’re back in our blue uniforms and slowly moving up to proper dress for our Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR), Awards Night, and Change of Command on the 25th of May. If you haven’t taken the opportunity to find out what fits and what doesn’t, do it this week so that you can see CI Dau about getting replacements for the things that don’t.

This Wednesday, we have a special activity night planned. They have some aviation and aerospace ideas revolving around the significance of May 4th. (I’m thinking that Lt Couroux might have some understanding of such things.) Make sure you come out and see what they have planned.

Last week, the pictures below were posted to get everyone excited about the RCAF familiarization flights this Saturday! We’ve got a bus picking us up at 0715 that Saturday morning and we’re heading down to London International Airport to catch a ride. Cadets attending should be wearing C5 uniform, C3B if they don’t have a complete C5 uniform, and (as a last resort) black pants and a white shirt if they have neither. Cadets who find themselves in that last category need to see both CI Dau and myself this Wednesday.

Participating cadets need to be at 809 HQ at 0700 on Saturday morning at the latest in proper attire, with a snack bag for the trip, a refillable water bottle, and their Ontario health cards. If any of these are missing, the cadet will not board the bus. Don’t leave things at home.

See everyone on Wednesday!

Regular Training Night
4 May 2022 1830

Registration

All attendees must complete the Ontario COVID-19 School Screening form and check in for all in-person activities using the Registration for In-Person Events form. Cadets must complete the school screening as students. Staff must complete the school screening as employees. Confirmation should be emailed to the squadron email box.

Ontario COVID-19 School Screening Form

In-Person Activity Check-In Form

CAF Member Dress
5 (Operational)

Cadet Dress
C5 (FTU)

Duty Personnel
Duty Officer: Lt Couroux

Training Night Schedule

		Period 1 1845-1915	Period 2 1925-1955	Period 3 2015-2045
Level One	PO/EO
	Description	Special Activities	Special Activities	Special Activities
	Instructor
Level Two	PO/EO
	Description	Special Activities	Special Activities	Special Activities
	Instructor
Level Three	PO/EO
	Description	Special Activities	Special Activities	Special Activities
	Instructor
Level Four	PO/EO
	Description	Special Activities	Special Activities	Special Activities
	Instructor
Level Five	PO/EO
	Description	Special Activities	Special Activities	Special Activities
	Instructor

This Week’s Activities

Date	Day	Activity	Location	Dress	OIC
4 May 2022 1830-2115	Wednesday	Regular Training Night	809 HQ	5/C5	Lt Couroux
7 May 2022 0700-1800	Saturday	CC130 / CC177 Familiarization Flights	London International Airport (YXU)	5/C5	Lt Couroux

Upcoming Activities

Date	Day	Activity	Location	Dress	OIC
9 May 2022 1900-2115	Monday	Optional Training Night	809 HQ	Civilian	CI Dau
11 May 2022 1830-2115	Wednesday	Regular Training Night	809 HQ	3B/C3B	Lt Nicolescu
16 May 2022 1830-2115	Monday	Squadron “Top Gun” Movie Night	809 HQ	Civilian	Capt Lemoine
18 May 2022 1830-2115	Wednesday	Regular Training Night	809 HQ	3/C3	Lt Russell
23 May 2022	Monday	Victoria Day (No Training)
25 May 2022 1830-2115	Wednesday	ACR / Awards Night / CoC	809 HQ	1A/C1A	Capt Lemoine
26 May 2022 1830-2115	Saturday 0700-1800	Private “Top Gun: Maverick” Screening	Landmark Cinemas St. Catharines	3B/C3B	Lt Couroux

J Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!