Hello 809 Squadron,

We need your help to support the poppy campaign. Money goes to the Royal Canadian Legion’s efforts to support veterans. Shifts are Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Sunday AM and Sunday PM. We’re looking for 4 cadets and 2 staff members on each shift. Multiple shifts are available for those who wish. The more people that sign up means lighter work for others. This is an important activity for both the unit and our sponsor. It gets us in the eye of the public doing a service. Cadets will assemble at the Legion on King St for a quick briefing before moving off to their duty location. Parents/guardians will then be asked to transport their cadets to their shift area.

Dress: Dress is C1, with parka, gloves and toque.
When: Saturday Nov 04, Sunday Nov 05
Timings: AM Shift – 0900-1230, PM Shift – 1230-1600 (Arrive 15min prior to shift)
Where: Meet @ 124 Branch RCL before and after shift (410 King St, NOTL)
Transport: Not provided – Parent/Guardians to bring cadets to Legion and then transport to duty location. Parents/guardians then to pick up cadet at end of shift, transport back to legion and then home after dismissal.

An officer/staff member will be on-hand to supervise cadets throughout the activity. Cadets and staff will be requested to have their phones with them in case of emergency.

Sign up sheets for both cadets and staff can be found here:

Poppy Campaign | 809 Newark (809cadets.ca)

Any questions, please contact me via email at daniel.couroux2@cadets.gc.ca

Regards,
Lt Dan Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”

Hello 809,

For those cadets that have committed to participating at the Trick or Trunk, or for those cadets that haven’t committed, but would like to take part, here are the particulars:

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 – Drop off: 1630  Pick up: 1900
Where: Central Community Church – 680 York Rd, Niagara On The Lake
Dress: C5 – FTU (bring parka in case of bad weather)
OIC: OCdt Bell

The purpose of attending this activity is to get community exposure for 809 Squadron. There will be cars decorated for halloween, people in costume, and other organizations (local fire, ambulance, police) will be taking part as well. You’ll be handing out candy to the children attending and also brochures about our program to interested potential recruits

Cadets are to make their own way to the venue.  Enter through the small parking lot at entrance “B” and meet up with OCdt Bell, who will be the supervisor for the event.   Please be there no later than 1630hrs to help set up. Here’s a map showing the location:

This should be a fun experience and it will be happening rain or shine.

Regards,
Lt Dan Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”

Hello 809,

Here’s all the information you need for this weekend’s FTX.   This includes all the same information that went home with you last night, however, drop off is at 1630 on Friday

New news: There will be a canteen on Saturday starting around 1800 hrs. Bring $5 with you if you wish to purchase canteen items. The Canteen will have Pop, Chip bag and a chocolate bar for $5 as a package deal.

Let me know if you have any questions:

Dates and Timings

Parent Drop off:                            1630 (4:30 PM) Friday, 13 October 2023 (bus leaves at 1645)

Parent Pick up:                              1715 (5:15pm) Sunday 15 October 2023

Drop off and Pick up location:    809 Squadron LHQ, 1416 Line 3, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Transportation:                              Cadets will be transported to and from the exercise by school bus.

Exercise Location

Chippawa Creek Conservation Area on 74646 Regional Road 45, Wellandport, Ontario L0R 2J0

Emergency Contact

Lt. Dan Couroux: 905.468.7584

Exercise Description

The Niagara Challenger Exercise will conduct an all-unit Field Training Exercise (FTX) to provide Fundamental and Elemental Training to the Corps and Squadrons training on a large-scale, using the various assets and training experiences within the Niagara area.

Cadets will be mixed into syndicates comprised of members from other Corps and Squadrons in the Niagara region.

Accommodations

New this year, the Squadron Sponsoring Committee have purchased a 4 season tent for each cadet.  This tent will be set up by the cadet upon arrival at the facility on Friday night.  It is the cadet’s responsibility to care for the tent and treat it as their own.  It is for this reason that we encourage each cadet to have their own flashlight to use in their issued tent.

Special Notes

Cadets should remember that the weather this time of year can be unpredictable and should be prepared to participate in training in all weather (rain or shine).  Training will only be shut down if the safety of the cadets and or staff is at risk.

Attached to this email is a kit list.  There are quite a few items listed.  Be sure to include all the required items for your own safety and comfort. It is always better to dress in layers when temperatures and weather can fluctuate.  Be careful, however, to not over pack.  Each cadet is responsible to carry and maintain their own kit for the weekend.

Below is the current weather forecast.

Friday Evening:
Low 11
Increasing cloud
30% POP

Satuday:
High 12, Low 9
Light Rain
80% POP

Sunday:
High 13, Low 9
Cloudy w/ Showers
40% POP

Cadet Kit List – Niagara Challenger FTX – 13 – 15 October 2023

You are required to bring the following:

Your Provincial Health Card is required to be in your possession to participate in the exercise.

At NO time the following will be brought on any exercises:

• Electronic devices
• Non-prescription drugs
• Cigarettes, cigars, vape for other similar items
• Knives or other cutting utensils
• Alcohol or mood-altering substances
• This is not an exhaustive list. Cadets will be held to their personal conduct as per their signed Code of Conduct.

• Any cadet caught in possession of any of the above items will be returned home immediately at the expense of the Parents.

Cadets who are deemed not to have suitable, or enough, equipment will not be permitted to participate in the exercise.

All prescription medication and over the counter medication will be handed over to the Cadet Corps / Squadron upon arrival.

Regards,

Lt D Couroux
CO
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”

Air Cadets who intend to apply for the Glider Pilot Training Course or Power Pilot Training Course must complete the Air Cadet Online Ground School.

Learn more by speaking to your Squadron staff or visiting this link (C365 only): https://cjcr365.sharepoint.com/…/Air-Cadet-Online…

Regards,
Lt D Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal

Good afternoon 809 Squadron,

Exciting news – Online Ground School (OGS) registration for both Glider and Power Pilot Training Courses is now taking applicants.   The deadline for signing up is  15OCT2023.

Cadets must complete 45 hours of OGS and write the qualifying exam by the deadline of 15JAN2024, or they will not be considered in the selection process.

Please note, you can only register for Glider or Power, not both.

You must also have the following:

• A working CCO Email
• Reliable internet connection & computer
• For Glider – You must b 16 before the end of the summer course
• For Power – You must be 17 before the end of the summer course

This is a pretty tough and demanding course.   You must be dedicated to putting the time in to study if you’re going to be successful in being selected to take part in the flying programs.   If you’re selected, the squadron will do everything it can to support you in your training.

This is why most people become Air Cadets.   Let me know by email if you’re interested.

Regards,
Lt D Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”

Good morning 809 Squadron,

Last night during the parent information session, it was requested that information be posted regarding the updated Cadet & Junior Canadian Rangers (CJCR)  Dress Instructions. The following links will take you to the official information on Canada.ca, the website for Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers.

Dress instructions – This is the full document:
Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Group (CJCR Gp) Dress Instructions – Canada.ca

These are the sections you’ll most likely be looking for on the most frequent basis:

Dress And Appearance
Chapter 2 Dress and Appearance Section 1 Dress – Canada.ca

Appearance (hair, piercings, tatoos etc) – Please note that there is a specific reference for ceremonial wear uniform in this section (whenever a cadet wears C1)
Section 2 Appearance – Canada.ca

Orders of Dress
Chapter 6 Orders of Dress Section 1 General – Canada.ca

Insignia (Ranks, placement of badges, awards and medals)
Chapter 3 Insignia Section 1 Guidelines – Canada.ca

809’s website will be updated with these links for future reference.   If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me.

Regards,
Lt D Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”

Good afternoon,
A quick reminder, and as mentioned in our previous WRO’s, we’re having a welcome back BBQ and a parental information session tonight. Parents, we’ll be going over the goals and events for the 2023-24 training year, expectations of all members of the 809 family and hopefully answer some questions you may have. So, cadets, feel free to bring the entire family for burgers and dogs tonight. And, also, bring friends that may be interested in joining the squadron! See you all tonight.

Regards,
Lt D. Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”

Date
09 September 2023

RO Number
2023/24 – 02

CO’s Message
Welcome Back 809!

After a long, and I hope fun, summer break, I’d like to welcome you back by having a Squadron BBQ this upcoming Wednesday evening.   More information is down below

The staff and myself 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 quick fashion as we have several events already scheduled for the month of September.

We’ve also had our first bottle drive for the year this past Saturday.   Thanks to all the Cadets and Parents that came out to help.   We had a great showing.

A reminder to all cadets that attended last Wednesday’s parade night.   Make sure to have your cadet code of conduct, and your Annual Validation Form reviewed, signed and returned this week.   For everyone that missed last week,  see me on Wednesday for your forms

Let’s begin.

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: 13SEP2023
Who: All Cadets and Staff
Dress: C5 (cadets), CADPAT (officers), Golf Shirt & Khaki’s (CI’s/CV’s)
Duty Officer: Lt Russell
Duty NCO: TBD

Training Night Schedule (From SRO’s)

Classes:

There are no classes this Wednesday night.   Instead, we’ll be having a welcome back BBQ
Please invite your parents, siblings and friends to take part.   We’d especially like to meet any of your friends that would be interested in joining the squadron.

For those of you who don’t know, there is an award to be presented at the end of the year for the top recruiter.   Let’s see who that will be.

There will be a parent information meeting on Wednesday as well.   So, please make sure to encourage your parents to come.

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. Level 4 Area Directed Activity

Where: Robert Land Academy
When: Sunday, September 17 – 0900-1400
Who: All level 4 cadets
OIC: NGTA Staff
Dress: C5 (FTU)
Transportation: Parental Drop Off
 
Special instructor training to be delivered by NGTA Staff.  See email sent to all level cadets on Sunday, September 10.

2. Monday Night NCO Training:

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.
3. 124 Branch Royal Canadian Legion – Decoration Day:

Where: Niagara Lakeshore Cemetery – 1483 Lakeshore Rd, NOTL
When: Sunday, September 17 @ 1340hrs (1:30pm)
Who: All cadets and staff
OIC: Lt Couroux
Dress: Cadets – C1A, Officers – 1A, Civilians – Business Formal

809 Newark RCACS will assist 124 Nelles Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (our main sponsor) by providing a marching contingent to salute and honour the Veterans of Niagara On The Lake who served their country and have since passed away.

The squadron will assemble at 1340 hrs in C1A at the cemetery

SUMMARY:
This Week’s Activities:

Upcoming October Activities:

I’m looking forward to starting an exciting new training year.   See each of you on Wednesday evening.

D Couroux

Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

Please note that there were 2 errors on the previous post, which has now been corrected.

Dress should be C3B
Our 1st parade night is on Wednesday Sept 6.

This is how it should read:

Welcome Back 809 Squadron,

I hope you all had a great summer.   I know I did.  However, I’m looking forward to seeing everyone back at cadets.   Our first day back is this Wednesday (September 6).    Dress for the evening will be C3B.    For those of you who don’t remember, the orders of dress can be found on our website, here:

Air Cadet Uniform – Numbered Orders of Dress (2019) | 809 Newark (809cadets.ca)

Seeing that this is our first night back, we do have some administrative details to look after.   So, make sure that you bring in your health cards and proof of citizenship/residency.

Make sure you put the word out to any of your friends (from 12-18)  that we’re recruiting.   If you think may benefit from the program, please invite them out.

Timing is 1830-2115
Wednesday, September 6
Croatian National Centre, 1416 Line 3, NOTL

Attendance is mandatory. This is a training night.

See you on  Wednesday,

Lt Couroux
CO
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”

Welcome Back 809 Squadron,

I hope you all had a great summer.   I know I did.  However, I’m looking forward to seeing everyone back at cadets.   Our first day back is this Wednesday (September 6).    Dress for the evening will be C3B.    For those of you who don’t remember, the orders of dress can be found on our website, here:

Air Cadet Uniform – Numbered Orders of Dress (2019) | 809 Newark (809cadets.ca)

Seeing that this is our first night back, we do have some administrative details to look after.   So, make sure that you bring in your health cards and proof of citizenship/residency.

Make sure you put the word out to any of your friends (from 12-18)  that we’re recruiting.   If you think may benefit from the program, please invite them out.

Timing is 1830-2115
Wednesday, September 6
Croatian National Centre, 1416 Line 3, NOTL

Attendance is mandatory. This is a training night.

See you on  Wednesday,

Lt Couroux
CO
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”