Good afternoon 809,
Enjoy your March Break. No training this week & no WROs will be posted. Training resumes on Monday, March 18. Next WROs will be published on Sunday, March 17.
Regards,
Capt Dan Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”
Good evening 809 Squdron,
Just a quick note with regards to this week’s parade night. I’m extending an invitation to parents and guardians to join us for the evening. We have a couple of items scheduled that I believe will be of interest.
1/ Summer Training Information Session.
During 1st period (1845 – 1920 or 6:45pm to 7:20pm) I’ll be bringing the cadets up to speed on the summer training offerings this year. Parents and Guardians are welcome to attend and ask questions. It’s a great opportunity to find out about the exciting opportunities open to cadets throughout the summer.
2/ Commanding Officer’s Parade
Once a month, we have a formal parade at the end of the night. It’s during this parade that most promotions, awards and other items are presented. In the last month, we’ve had an exceptional enrollment of new cadets. This week, we’ll be having our new cadets take the Pledge On Enrollment. To back them up, the entire squadron will be taking the pledge as well. This is the first step a cadet makes in their cadet career. This will take place during 3rd period and into closing (2015-2100 or 8:15pm to 9:00pm).
I hope to see all interested parents & guardians out tomorrow evening.
Regards,
Capt Dan Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”
Good evening 809,
We’re entering a new month, and only have a couple of months left of the training year. On Wednesday evening, we’ll be discussing summer training opportunities with the cadets in the unit. Parents/Guardians, you’re more than welcome to sit in on the presentation. We’ll be getting under way with that at 1845 (6:45pm).
With March Break coming up, there will be no training on 11MAR2024 and 13MAR2024. Also, With Easter Monday being on Monday, April 1st, there will be no training on that date either.
Here are the announcements:
Announcements:
Regular Monday Optional training this week @ the Squadron LHQ. The flight simulator will be open and other activities will take place. Come on out and be social.
Time: 1900-2100hrs
Where: Squadron LHQ
Dress: Appropriate Civilian Attire
Duty Officer: CI Dau
Canteen cards will be on sale on Wednesday evening for those who would like to purchase them. Cards are $20.00 each. Please see Mrs Lett upon arrival to the squadron to purchase yours.
There will be no training on 11MAR2024 or 13MAR2024 due to March Break. However, we will have a social activity on 13MAR2024 for those of you not going away for the week. Details to follow
The CO, TrgO, SWO and DSWO are all attending the 2024 NGTA Training and Professional Development Session in Toronto on the 23-24MAR2024. Representatives from all units within the Niagara Greater Toronto Area (NGTA) are preparing the training calendar for the 2024/25 training year.
If you’ve been paying attention to the Facebook and Squadron Website Posts, both Staff Cadet and summer course opportunities have opened up.
Staff Cadet opportunities are available to cadets who have completed Level 3 or higher. Here’s a link to the website post
Summer training opportunities are available to cadets who are Level 2 or higher. Courses include:
2-week courses are for levels 2+, 4-week courses are for levels 3+. Here’s the link for the website post, which contains links to the course descriptions and locations:
Great news on Summer Training | 809 Newark (809cadets.ca)
If you’re interested in either opportunity, please see squadron staff for more information. Hurry, though. Applications are due 18MAR2024 for staff, and 31MAR24 for courses.
There will be no training on Monday 01APR2024 due to Easter Monday
7. 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, cell phone number she can text to, and any dates that you cannot help out. Ms Kell’s email is ktkells@gmail.com
Regards,
Capt Dan Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”
Good morning 809,
Just a reminder that there is no training on Monday night due to it being Family Day. Enjoy your night off and see you all on Wednesday for our open house with the Niagara Youth Collective. WROs will be published on Monday/Tuesday this week.
Happy Family Day,
Capt. Dan Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”
Good evening 809
Summer training for 2024 has been posted and there seems to be a lot of opportunities. Please review the following from Cadets Canada. The link at the bottom takes you to the course offerings and gives level/age requirements. This is exciting news! Please see the staff if you would like more info.
This summer, our vision is to nearly DOUBLE the number of opportunities available to cadets versus summer 2023. We plan to train 7000 cadets including 1000 staff cadets in 26 instructor and specialty courses at 12 Cadet Training Centres across Canada.
The Cadet Program will continue to offer accessible and agile training coast to coast to coast. We’re optimizing resources and moving towards a dynamic approach, utilizing specialist instructors and resources efficiently.
Our focus will always be on ensuring that the local community-based program is strengthened in communities across Canada; it is our center of gravity.
For more information about summer 2024 visit:
Regards,
Capt Dan Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”
Exciting news awaits! Applications are now open for Staff Cadets interested in summer employment for 2024. To be considered, you must have completed corps/squadron qualification of Phase 3/Silver Star/Level 3 and have prior summer training experience.
NEW this year: You must also have a Social Insurance Number and a personal bank account. Failure to provide this information by the deadline will result in no employment offer.
Please be aware: Staff Cadets who have not received an offer by 16 April 2024 may still be placed on a waiting list. Offers could be sent as late as June if positions become available.
By participating as a Staff Cadet, you will gain valuable leadership skills, coaching/mentorship opportunities, and job-ready skills that are transferable to your future career. Don’t miss this opportunity to join us for a summer of growth, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories.
See 809 RCACS Staff to apply.
Regards,
Capt Dan Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”
Hello 809,
We had some pretty deep training regarding the Cadet Code of Conduct last week. I’d like to remind all cadets about your commitment to maintaining a professional workspace for everyone. Remember to make sure you keep a copy of the Code of Conduct in your breast pocket at all times.
Here are this week’s announcements. All training and dress related items are published in WROs and can be found on teams. Remember, you need to give the WROs a like to let us know that you’ve read it.
Announcements:
By popular vote, we will be having a sports night this Monday (Feb 12). The activities will include both volleyball and basketball.
Here’s the info:
When: Monday, Feb 12, 1900-2100
Where: EI McCulley School, 16 Berkley Dr, St Catharines
Dress: Appropriate sports attire
Sports: Basketball and Volleyball
Duty Officer: Capt Lemoine
All cadets are encouraged to participate. You need to make your own way there. If you do not have a ride, please discuss carpooling with other squadron members. Make sure you bring a water bottle and a snack as there will not be a canteen set up for the evening.
For the 5 Cadets that signed up for the Senior NCO Development day that was to have taken place on Saturday, January 20, it has been re-scheduled for Saturday, 06APR2024. Some changes are being made to the format. More information to follow.
The legion is looking for volunteers to take part in service duties for Fish Fry on Thurssday 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
As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me by email at daniel.couroux2@cadets.gc.ca
Regards,
Capt Dan Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”
With this being the first Wednesday of the month, canteen cards will be on-sale tonight. As always, cards are $20.00 each and are required to take part in purchasing items from the Canteen.
Regards,
Capt Dan Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”
Good afternoon 809,
I’m sorry to announce that due to several cadets and staff members indicating that they couldn’t make tonight’s sports night against 358 RCSCC, mainly due to illness, we’ve decided to cancel tonight’s activity. Enjoy your night off.
For all of those who aren’t feeling well, I hope you all get better. Hopefully we’ll see everyone nice and healthy on Wednesday night.
Regards,
Capt Dan Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”
Good afternoon 809.
I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. Here are the announcements for Week 19:
This Monday marks a Mandatory Practice for members of the Range Team only. All range team members will be practicing for the Zone Range Competition on Sunday, February 11. We’ll be practicing a mix of standing and prone shooting.
Practice is on Monday, January 22 from 1900-2100hrs. Dress is appropriate civilian attire.
358 Sir Isaac Brock RCSCC will once again be joining us for practice
Duty Officer: Capt Couroux
This is the make-up date for the bottle drive we had to cancel earlier in the month. The newly scheduled date as per the title is Saturday, January 27. As with the previous bottle drives, we’ll be needing everyone’s assistance (Cadets, Families, SSC and Staff). Here are the details
What: Cadet Bottle Drop Off
When: Saturday, January 27 @ 0830hrs until approx 1400hrs
Where: VanNoorts Greenhouse (Corner of Hunter Rd & Four Mile Creek Rd)
Dress: Appropriate Civilian Attire (prepare for cold weather)
Any questions, please forward them over to Capt Couroux
ADDITION:
The Ice Wine Festival has indicated that they’d like to donate bottles to us. Bottle pick up will be done at the festival on Queen St on the evening of Saturday, January 27 and Sunday, January 28. We’re looking for some volunteers to help out. More details to follow
For the 5 Cadets that signed up for the Senior NCO Development day that was to have taken place this past weekend, it has been re-scheduled for Saturday, 06APR2024. Some changes are being made to the format. More information to follow.
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
We will be having a sports night on Monday Jan 29. The activites will include both volleyball and basketball. We have invited 358 Sea Cadet Corps to join us for the evening.
Here’s the info:
When: Monday, January 29, 1900-2100
Where: EI McCulley School, 16 Berkley Dr, St Catharines
Dress: Appropriate sports attire
Sports: Basketball and Volleyball
All cadets are encouraged to participate. You need to make your own way there. If you do not have a ride, please discuss carpooling with other squadron members.
If you have any questions about any of the announcements, feel free to reach out to me by email at daniel.couroux2@cadets.gc.ca.
Regards,
Capt Dan Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”