Cadets have been given the opportunity to showcase the cadet program and take part in the 70th Canadian International Airshow. This year, the Air Cadet Program has been asked to assist with selling calendars/programs for the three-day event.

The Area Office has asked us to seek cadet volunteers for 31 August, 1 September and 2 September 2019. For each day they would like to see two officers and a minimum of 15 cadets. If you’re available and interested, please contact me by email at jody.lemoine@cadets.gc.ca as soon as you can.

Officer Staff:

Will receive a full days’ pay and TA (distance to determine) claim.
Dress is 3B.
The Area Office will require the following information; SN, Surname, Given Name, Rank, Email address, and phone number, and address.

Cadets:

Must be at least 14 years old.
Will receive $1 per calendar sold OR receive an official letter for high school volunteer hours signed off by the Canadian International Airshow.
Lunch will be provided.
Dress is C2A.
Area Office will require the following information; CIN, Last Name, Given Name, Rank, Contact number.

Cadets and Staff are to arrive at the Canadian National Exhibition grounds no later than 1030hr each day and should expect to sell until 1430hr. All Cadets should be prepared to walk around under the sun for about 5 hours each day. They should definitely bring sunscreen and, optionally, ear protection.

Volunteers will be given tickets to access the CNE after the Airshow.

J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

2019 Volunteer Poster

Mr. Abt has asked me to post this call to action to all cadets and parents. We’re now in our summer stand-down period and so this will not be organized as a cadet activity. It is being presented as an individual volunteering opportunity to make a difference in your community and we encourage everyone to offer their time and effort wherever possible. Please contact Mr. Abt for further information.

J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

A Call to Action

Friday, May 31st there was a town meeting at the community centre to inform residents of the impending impact of the Niagara Rivers rising water levels.

The presentation and information were excellent and the town is going to great measures to supplement their 2017 efforts to reduce shoreline erosion and the impact of high water on city services.

2019 is expected to see higher water levels than 2017 which is tremendously worrisome. While the towns response plan seems well thought out and implementation is ongoing to protect large areas of Old Town from flooding there is still a pocket of concern for residents.

The area of the greatest threat of personal property damage is also an area where the average age is very high. We are endeavouring to be a part of the solution and lend our hands in the effort. We would not be working for or with the town on major or critical infrastructure projects but we would like to make our hands available to some elderly residents for sandbagging their personal properties. This is not an “official” Air Cadet project, it is a strictly personal volunteer effort. That being said the newspapers are very interested in covering any activity we might have in supporting this effort.

We don’t need anything other than an indication of your willingness to help out at this time. We are organizing through the town office a list of residents that need help and will get in touch with our volunteer group to take action. The high water mark is expected to be hit by the middle of June 14-20th so the majority of our efforts would be focused in the next couple of weeks.

To join us please send me your preferred contact method and number of people in your household that are willing to help. Again this is a community self-help project (neighbours helping neighbours) so it is not limited to cadets…friends and families are certainly welcome to join.

With our best foot forward…

Cory Abt
coryabt@hotmail.com
905-468-8652

Good afternoon.

The local Royal Canadian Legion Branch has put out a last minute request for two to three volunteers (cadets, parents, staff, or SSC) to help with the Veterans’ Luncheon from 1230h (12:30pm) to 1400h (2:00pm) this Sunday. If you’re available, please contact Mr. Howse at the Branch at 905-468-2353 if you’re available. Volunteering cadets should be in C2 dress.

J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS

For cadets who are home this weekend and are looking for a worthwhile volunteering opportunity, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Kinsmen are running their 20th Anniversary Show and Shine on Sunday, 12 Aug 18 from 0900h (9:00am) to 1600h (4:00pm) at the Kinsmen Scout Hall in the Old Town.

If you’re at all interested in cars (and the occasional military vehicle) then this is something you might enjoy. Volunteer activities include helping to park cars, picking up trash, selling 50/50 lottery tickets, selling pop and water, and other miscellaneous duties.

This is posted as an opportunity and not as an official cadet function. Wearing 809 Squadron hats, shirts, &c is still encouraged to let everyone know who we are and what we’re doing in our communities.

J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer