Category Archives: Summer Training

URGENT: BUS LOCATION PICK-UP CHANGE

Good Day All,

 IMPORTANT

 Note: the original Thorold drop point (2201 St. David’s Rd) is NOT accessible this weekend for any bus drop offs.

 New Drop Point: The bus must now stop one minute down the road at Glenridge Quarry Naturalization Site @ 400 St. David’s Rd, St. Catharines ON L2T 4C2

 This affects the following busses and CTCs:

 1834A – Toronto

5424 A/B/C/D – Blackdown

6402A – Connaught

8400A/B – Trenton

 Please ensure your drivers/buses/escorts are aware of this change and drop off the cadets at the revised location.

 The WOA detachment will coordinate further dissemination of this information to the applicable units.

 Thank you,

Jonathan John

Captain / capitaine

 RC Transportation Officer 3, Regional Cadet Support Unit (Central)

Department of National Defence / Government of Canada
jonathan.john@forces.gc.ca / Tel: 705-424-1200 ex 7064 / CSN: 270-7064

Group Itinerary RETURN TRAVEL

Please LOG IN to review the GROUP ITINERARY for RETURN TRAVEL from ALL summer trg sites.

Please take care to check the ARRIVAL time of the bus that your cadet is traveling on and to CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY, should you wish to change your cadet’s method of transportation from PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY to BUS.

I sincerely hope that each cadet returns with many happy memories of summer training and has lots of stories and experience to share with the squadron: beginning at Airport Fest on Sat 15 Aug (this Sat) – we still need cadets! Timings are 10-4pm – check previous posts for more info.

Individual Travel Itineraries SUMMER TRG 6 wk courses

Please see below the individual travel itineraries for the first intake of 6 week course cadets. I apologize for the late post, I have been unsuccessful in downloading them before tonight.

I do not currently have any additional summer training selections. I will advise you should any become available asap.

You must be LOGGED IN to read the names below. There are 3 cadets travelling this wknd – 1 on Sat and 2 on Sun. Bus timings and details as well as PDF copies of your individual itinerary are listed below. All buses depart from 2201 St David’s Rd (enter off Merrittville Hwy – parking lot immediately to right upon entry).

REMEMBER: you need your HEALTH CARD, CADET TRANSPORTATION FORM and a copy of your OFFER OF PARTICIPATION [signed by you and your parent(s)] to board the bus. Travel is in uniform – no tunic. Read your Joining Instructions before you leave. Pack according to the kit list. I or another member of the squadron staff will be meeting each bus before it departs.

 

 

Monday Sports, Wed CSC COC & Year End Trip

We are excited about our last week of Air Cadets for the 2014-2015 Training Year. Monday Night will be Sports from 7-9pm. Wednesday night is our Parent Summer Training Briefing and Cadet Squadron Commander (CSC) Change of Command (COC) Parade. We finish off the year with our Bruce Trail Hike and High Ropes Course at Balls Falls and Cave Springs Camp.

For the Year End Trip:

  1. All Level 3, 4, 5 cadets are expected to provide their own transportation to and from Ball’s Falls.
    1. Drop off NLT1930 Fri 5 June 2015
    2. Pick up NLT 1300 Sun 7 Jun 2015
  2. All Level 1, 2 cadets are expected to provide their own transportation to and from Cave Springs Camp
    1. Drop off NLT 1200 Sat 6 June 2015
    2. Pick up NLT 0900 Sun 7 Jun 2015

READ ABOVE AGAIN AND MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT LOCATION AT THE RIGHT TIME.

KIT LIST here: 809 Newark Year End Trip Kit List

Operations Order here: Op Order Year End Activity 809

Directions here: Balls Falls and Cave Springs

Timetable here: timetable ftx

This weekend will be a chance for everyone to finish the year with a fun, but challenging, experience. It will also be an opportunity for our cadets to make their own meals, navigate a trail using a compass and GPS, and put their tent & hoochie building skills to good use.  The trail hike will be approximately 3 hrs in duration on Sat and Sun. Cadets need to be well rested when they join us on Fri night, as well as hydrated – bring a 1L+ re-usable water bottle. Cadets need to understand that whatever they bring in, they must bring out, and carry it for the duration of the weekend. Backpacks only with kit – NO suitcases, hockey bags or other bags that cannot be carried on both shoulders through a densely wooded area for a long period of time.

Sign-up for the activity took place last Wednesday – there is still room if your cadet can attend. Please give your name to CI Ruttan on either Monday night or Wednesday at the parade.

Wed Night Sports & Fitness Testing

Join us tomorrow night for our final sports night – and fitness testing! This is your chance to fulfill your level requirement, improve on your last score and have fun with your friends.

Duty Officer
Capt Lemoine

Dress: sports clothing – shorts, t-shirt (no tank tops pls), running shoes. Sqn t-shirt!! 809 Ballcap – if you don’t have one, or didn’t receive one this year, see Capt Palumbo.

PARENT BRIEFING: has been moved to Wed 3 Jun 15 at 1915 hrs. The meeting will be immediately followed, at 815pm, by the Cadet Squadron Commander Change of Command parade. Please plan to attend both and help us close out the year with some cake and juice!

Training Update

TAGGING was a huge success. Our best total to date. THANK YOU to everyone that helped out by driving, tagging and providing hot chocolate when needed. We appreciate all of your efforts to make the wknd such a great haul.

NATIONAL COURSE APPLICATIONS: please bring ALL of your required documentation (anything from birth certificate for photocopying to passport photo IF your course application requires it) to the Squadron on Wed night, 10 Dec 14. Need help to figure out what you need? Look it up here: 2015 National Courses HB Wed night is the FINAL evening that you can hand in the required paperwork. For narratives: please add a signature block to the bottom. It should look like this: (only with no spaces between the lines and include your name and rank)

C. Bloggins

Sgt

809 Newark Squadron

SANTA CLAUS PARADE: Lt Russell will be briefing the cadets on Wed as to specific orders for Saturday’s parade. Sat 13 Dec 1030am form-up and 11am parade start. We are at position #2 for the parade. Info here:Parade Map 2014 and 2 – 809 squadron. Dress is C-3 for everyone on Saturday. Parkas and black gloves must be worn by all participating.

MESS DINNER: Every cadet is expected to attend this mandatory function. Dress is C-8. Look it up under the Dress Regulations. You are required to purchase/borrow your own black bow-tie and white shirt to be worn under the tunic. Females: hair must still meet regulations as per the air cadet dress instructions. Males: get a hair cut & shave (if applicable). Dinner starts at 630pm. It is for the cadets, staff and sponsoring committee members only. PARENTS: if you would like to help serve the meal to the cadets, or help CI Thiffault in the kitchen, please email Capt Palumbo directly at: tammypalumbo@yahoo.ca. Dress for servers is a white shirt and black pants/skirt.

See you tomorrow night! And don’t forget, polish those boots. Capt Jarrell is still winning the competition.

 

 

 

 

 

Summer Training NATIONAL COURSE Applications

As per the parent meeting, the deadline for the National Course Applications is 12 DECEMBER 2014. To date, only ONE cadet has submitted any supporting documentation and their narracitve for review.  We are anticipating 7 applicants this year.

ALL of the following documents must be handed in prior to 12 Dec:

  • school transcripts (mandatory) and interim report cards (if available). For cadets in Grade 9, a copy of their Grade 8 final report card with a copy of their Grade 9 interim report card are required.
  • All National Course applications must include a Narrative composed by the Cadet. The Narrative counts for 5% of the Merit List Score for IACE, PPS and GPS, and 10% for AASC, AATC-AO and AATC-AM.
  • Power or Glider Pilot Scholarship candidates without a valid Transport Canada Medical Certificate must book, no later than mid-December, a March 2015 medical exam with a Civil Aviation Medical Examiner in their area.
  • Aircraft Maintenance, Airport Operations, Advanced Aerospace Courses: Two candidates per Squadron may apply. Selection of a second Cadet from your Squadron will only occur after all Squadrons with eligible candidates receive a first selection.
  • height and weight form for Glider applicants
  • IACE and Glider applicants – passport photos. 3 for IACE, 1 for Glider
  • If Cadets apply for more than one National Course, they must submit a separate Narrative for each Course. Specifications: Must be generated by the Cadet without assistance. Presentation in 1-1/2 or double-spaced lines, using an 11 or 12 point, standard business font, 500-600 words. Plain white or cream paper is preferred. Cadet’s rank, given name, surname, and Squadron at the top of the page. His or her signature at the end of the Narrative.
  • NARRATIVE SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 25% for accomplishments as a Cadet, 50% for understanding of the course content, projecting the value/usefulness of the course to themselves and their Squadron, and articulating their desire to take the course. 20% for extra-curricular activities of the applicant, particularly those that relate to the training and qualifications provided by the course. 5% for presentation and special merit factors.
  • For additional COURSE SPECIFIC requirements, I recommend you read ANNEX A (pg 42 & on) of the National Course Handbook here: 2015 National Courses HB

No late applications will be accepted. Competition for these courses is simply too high to allow cadets to submit late. If you want to go, do the work, apply on time, and with all of your required documents.

Questions? Read the National Course book FIRST, then email Capt Palumbo if you can’t find the answer: tammypalumbo@yahoo.ca

 

 

 

National Courses

Please be advised that the National Course 2015 Handbook has been added to our website under:

CADETS

NATIONAL COURSES 2015

  • 2015 National Courses HB

Please read it carefully. Any questions or concerns regarding your cadet’s application can be directed to Capt Palumbo.

Office Hours: Mondays 7-9pm or Wednesdays 615-930pm. Email: tammypalumbo@yahoo.ca