TAGGING starts tonight

Dress for tagging shifts tonight and this wknd: C-3 – this is your tunic with turtleneck sweater underneath. Toque instead of wedge. PARKA for everyone. Black gloves as well.

POLISH those boots! See you tonight. Check previous post for schedule/timings. All cadets are to arrive at the cadet hall 5 mins before their scheduled time to pick up their tag box and to be assigned a driver/location.

PARENT DRIVERS NEEDED: if you can help drive for one of the tag shifts this wknd, please let the Officer in Charge know when you arrive at the Sqn. Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required.

Tag Days

**PARENTS BRING CADETS TO SQUADRON OFFICE BEFORE DRIVING TO LOCATION. **

Please find below the TAG DAY GUIDELINES outlining our procedures for the weekend and the preliminary SCHEDULE.

Staff and SSC assignments are included in the schedule. WE HAVE ONE SPOT OPEN ON FRI NIGHT FOR A CADET TO FILL. Please email Capt Palumbo if you are available. tammypalumbo@yahoo.ca

Some cadets may/may not be available or may need to change shifts as shifts were assigned to those cadets that either did not sign up on Wednesday or were absent.

PARENTS PLEASE REMEMBER: if your cadet does not attend Tagging this wknd, the $75.00 cheque will be deposited to the Sqn account. Contact the Commanding Officer if you need to change a shift due to availability issues.

We’re looking forward to a great tagging weekend!

Tag Day Guidelines

Level 3 Training Reminder

This is a reminder for all Level 3 cadets.

Wednesday 10 December, 2014 will be your first opportunity to demonstrate your instructional abilities through an assigned lesson. For those of you that missed the lecture last week please ensure you see LT Russell at some point during the parade night tonight (Wed 3-Dec-2014) to get an overview of expectations and receive your assigned lesson.

All level 3 cadets are expected to advise Lt Russell on all the resources they will require during the lesson. Every class should require a minimum of 1 training aid.

Please come see Lt Russell with any questions or concerns about your assignment.

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

Level 4 Mess Dinner Presentation on a Leader

Level 4 Cadets are expected to review and follow the QSP and IG for EO C303.02 – Deliver A Presentation About A Leader.

The leadership presentation required in this EO will be conducted as part of the Unit Mess Dinner on Wednesday 17 December 2014.

Please email the 809 Training Google Group if you have any questions or concerns.

This is a very important part of completing your level 4 training. Please do not forget.

Level 3 IT Practical

Level 3 cadets are expected to have the lessons assigned tonight prepared for presentation on Wednesday 10 December 2014.
For the cadets who missed training tonight (26-Nov-14) must see Lt Russell on Wednesday 03 December 2014 for their assignment.

Lt Russell will be available for questions, and to provide training aide support on Wednesday 03 December 2014.

Range Team Practice Monday Night

Range Competition is approaching quickly – congrats to our new team members! 7-9pm

The FTX was a great time. Thanks to all of the parents for co-ordinating drop-off/pick-up to Grimsby. Thanks also for the donations of baked goods – delicious!

809 Newark

Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron