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”

Follow this link to enter and make sure you indicate you’re supporting 809 Squadron.  Additional details are in the pic below.

Good luck and thanks for supporting the unit

Regards,
Lt Dan Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

Air Cadet League 50/50 Raffle (aclopc5050.com)

Hello everyone,

809 Newark Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron is now on summer shutdown.   We’ll be returning for the 2023-24 training year on Wednesday, September 6.     The Staff and SSC would like to thank the cadets of 809 Squadron, along with their parents/guardians for a fantastic year and we hope you have a safe and fun summer season.    Cadets, please monitor your email for messages throughout the summer.   If you need to get in contact with the staff during the shutdown, please send an email to 809air@cadets.gc.ca.   See you in the fall.

Lt Dan Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

Bottle Drop Off – Saturday, June 10 – 0830 hrs – VanNoorts Warehouse

•  Where: VanNoorts Warehouse on Hunter Rd @ 4 Mile Creek Rd
• When: Saturday June 10, 2023 @ 0830hrs
• Who: All Cadets, Parents/Guardians, Staff and SSC members
• This is the final activity for the 2022/23 training year. All members of the squadron are required to be on-hand for the fundraising activity.   The more hands on-board, the more we can accomplish.  We do this 4 times a year and it’s our our largest fundraiser.
• PARENTS & GUARDIANS – We need your help too!  We know you value the program, otherwise you wouldn’t have your children join the unit.  The funds we generate from bottle drives help support training activities, help pay the rent for our facility and keep the program free for the cadets!  All this while providing a service for the community.   We need your help to help sort bottles and to transport them from the drop off locations back to the warehouse.  If you have a truck or SUV that can be used to assist please bring it.
• Please pass information along to friends about the drop off points. Here’s the info:

See everyone on Saturday and keep in mind, our next bottle drive will be Saturday, September 9 (the weekend after Labour Day)

Sincerely,

Lt Dan Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!