809 Drill Team….

Blew the competiton out of the sky – well done! Now we wait for the results. Congrats to FSgt Zalepa, our team members and OCdt Couroux for all your hard work this year. It certainly showed today! photos to come…..

RSVP Reminder

Just a friendly reminder that we have a hard deadline approaching for the Awards Banquet RSVPs. As Capt Palumbo mentioned at Closing Parade on Wednesday, the 17th of May is the absolute last day to RSVP for the event. If you haven’t done so already, please RSVP for yourself, your cadet(s) and any guests you may be bringing via the following Evite link:

(Note: You need to be logged into the site to see the links.)

If you have already replied, please make sure your numbers include your cadet(s) and use the above link to adjust if they don’t.

At the same time, please RSVP to the Annual Ceremonial Review invitation below if you haven’t already. There will be a BBQ following the event, so we need numbers to ensure that there is enough food and drink to go around. Please make sure you include your cadet(s) in your RSVP for this event as well.

We’re looking forward to a great close-out to the training year. Thank you for helping us celebrate it!

Capt Jody Lemoine

Drill Team Parents!

Do you want to watch your cadet compete at the WOA Drill Competition this wknd? Don’t know where you’re going?

Hop in with Capt Palumbo – she has room for 6 ppl. Text her to “reserve” your spot. If you would like to drive yourself – msg Capt Palumbo for directions. Cell: 289-783-1942

MEET: Toys R Us parking lot St. Catharines (just off the Lake St exit on the QEW)

TIME: 530am, Sunday 14 May 17

BRING: Coffee, camera, snacks

We will be returning immediately following their competition time (scheduled for 8am inspection, 830am time on the square) – anticipated return time to St. Catharines 11am.

Wed Night Training

Duty Officer
Capt Palumbo

Dress
C2B: Sgt, FSgt, WO2, WO1
C4A: AC, LAC, Cpl, FCpl

Mandatory Attendance May 10, 17, 27 & 31. We have 4 Wed nights total remaining. Tonight and next week we will be having our Annual Parade Practice. We need everyone out so we are ready for our Annual Ceremonial Review Parade on Sat 27 May 2017 at 3pm. All cadets are required to attend in order to complete their level. 

Drill Team: WOA Band and Drill Competition

It’s that time again. The WOA Band and Drill competition is coming up this weekend. As per last year, we’ll be staying over night at Fanshaw College in London. We’re slated for breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Make sure you have supper before departing on Saturday night as we won’t be stopping for food. Bed linens will also be provided.

Here are the timings:

Saturday May 13:
1815 hrs (6:15pm) – Assemble @ Virgil Public School for 1830hrs departure

Sunday May 14:
0800 hrs – Inspection
0830 hrs – Performance
1230 hrs – Depart for home (approx. arrival in Virgil 1500hrs – 3:00pm)

Bring with you the following:

  • Uniform – Carry with you – C2 (full uniform, shirt and tie, ribbons – no medals)
  • Wear your Drill Team hoodie & track pants or shorts
  • Sleep wear
  • Toiletries
  • Towel
  • Health card
  • Something to do in your down time. Don’t bring anything with you that you wouldn’t like to lose.

Remember to work hard and to have fun. This is what we’ve been working for all year. Parents, my cell phone is below for emergencies only. See you Saturday.

Regards,
Dan Couroux
CI – 809 Newark Sqn RCACS
289-257-6484

Spring Gliding in NOTL

Sgt Couroux receiving his pre-flight safety briefing from a WOII with the Gliding Centre, while Capt C Stevenson, CD straps into the pilot’s seat in the back.

Missed the Spring session? Remember to sign-up in October for our next scheduled day.

Mon Night Training

Drill Team: 7-8pm wear drill boots and wedge. Gymnasium.

Flight Club: 8-9pm Classroom #3.

Sports: 8-9pm – no jeans. Wear running shoes. Gymnasium.

Sponsoring Committee Meeting: 7-9pm