Summer Training Reminder

Good Afternoon All,
 
We would like to remind you that all cadets MUST have the signed Offer of Participation in their possession in order to attend their course.  Cadets need them if they are being dropped off by a parent and they will not be allowed on their bus if they do not have them in their possession.
 
Last year there was some leniency with this but this year the cadets will not be boarding the bus without it.
 
Thank you, and have a great weekend.
 
Lt Shannon Westlake
 
Area Cadet Advisor (Air), RCSU Central Det London
Department of National Defence / Government of Canada
Tel: 519-660-5275 ext. 5011 / CSN: 625-5011 / Fax: 519-660-5487 / Cell: 519-520-3044

Canada Day

Thank you to all of the cadets who made it out to the Canada Day celebrations in the Old Town.

The rotary club was very appreciative — Ms. de Laat of the Rotary Youth Committee has asked me to pass on her comments that the participating cadets “are a delight to work with and present themselves in a very polite and professional way.” Great job representing 809 in our community!

For those of who are filling out forms for volunteer hours at school, please reference myself and my jody.lemoine@cadets.gc.ca email address for verification purposes.

Well done!

Capt Lemoine

Individual Travel Itineraries SUMMER TRG 6 wk courses

Please see below the individual travel itineraries for the first intake of 6 week course cadets. I apologize for the late post, I have been unsuccessful in downloading them before tonight.

I do not currently have any additional summer training selections. I will advise you should any become available asap.

You must be LOGGED IN to read the names below. There are 3 cadets travelling this wknd – 1 on Sat and 2 on Sun. Bus timings and details as well as PDF copies of your individual itinerary are listed below. All buses depart from 2201 St David’s Rd (enter off Merrittville Hwy – parking lot immediately to right upon entry).

REMEMBER: you need your HEALTH CARD, CADET TRANSPORTATION FORM and a copy of your OFFER OF PARTICIPATION [signed by you and your parent(s)] to board the bus. Travel is in uniform – no tunic. Read your Joining Instructions before you leave. Pack according to the kit list. I or another member of the squadron staff will be meeting each bus before it departs.

 

 

Air Cadet League 75th Anniversary Poster Contest

This is a reminder that all cadets across Canada have an opportunity to share their artistic talent in celebrating the upcoming 75th anniversary of the ACLC by producing an 11″ x 17″ poster and submitting it in a nationwide contest. As added incentive, there is prize money at the National level for 1st ($500), 2nd ($300), and 3rd ($200) place.

Individual squadrons are to judge their cadets’ submissions, and send the winning poster to the Ontario Provincial Committee for further judging. In Ontario, the deadline for submission of posters originally set as June 30 has been extended to Oct 15, 2015 in order to benefit from the summer months.  (In the event your squadron has completed the judging already, please send the poster in).

 Judging of all submissions received from Ontario squadrons will take place at the AGM scheduled for 31 October. The winning cadet from the Ontario Provincial Committee’s entries will have an opportunity to attend the national Air Cadet Leadership Symposium in Ottawa (along with 5 other selected Ontario cadets and a total of 40 from across Canada) in November 18-22 – travel and accommodation expenses paid.

 The winning poster will be then be submitted to Ottawa to be judged at the National Air Cadet League Semi Annual Meeting in mid-November.

Additional information is also available on the ACLC website at this link: http://aircadetleague.com/about-us/75th-anniversary/poster-contest/.

Canada Day Volunteers Needed

The Rotary Club of NOTL needs our help. Please see details below. Capt Lemoine and OCdt Couroux will be supervising. DRESS: Cadets: Routine Trg Dress C2B (blue dress shirt with rank epaulettes, wedge, blue pants, grey socks, parade boots, belt, nametag, undress ribbons). Staff: equivalent.

The schedule for Canada Day is:

  • Pop sales:  11:00 a.m. – l:00 p.m. or l:00 – 3:00 p.m. Cadets should come to Simcoe Park and report to Martin or Ruth at the Rotary BBQ section.
  • Cake Parade: 2pm. They should come to Simcoe Park at the Shelter Box and report to Betty or Ruth.

Please contact Capt Lemoine directly at jody@tishco.ca – include your Rank and Last Name. We need approximately 2-4 cadets per area per shift (6-12 total). Remember to bring your high school volunteer sheets for Capt Lemoine to sign-off on.

Monday Sports, Wed CSC COC & Year End Trip

We are excited about our last week of Air Cadets for the 2014-2015 Training Year. Monday Night will be Sports from 7-9pm. Wednesday night is our Parent Summer Training Briefing and Cadet Squadron Commander (CSC) Change of Command (COC) Parade. We finish off the year with our Bruce Trail Hike and High Ropes Course at Balls Falls and Cave Springs Camp.

For the Year End Trip:

  1. All Level 3, 4, 5 cadets are expected to provide their own transportation to and from Ball’s Falls.
    1. Drop off NLT1930 Fri 5 June 2015
    2. Pick up NLT 1300 Sun 7 Jun 2015
  2. All Level 1, 2 cadets are expected to provide their own transportation to and from Cave Springs Camp
    1. Drop off NLT 1200 Sat 6 June 2015
    2. Pick up NLT 0900 Sun 7 Jun 2015

READ ABOVE AGAIN AND MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT LOCATION AT THE RIGHT TIME.

KIT LIST here: 809 Newark Year End Trip Kit List

Operations Order here: Op Order Year End Activity 809

Directions here: Balls Falls and Cave Springs

Timetable here: timetable ftx

This weekend will be a chance for everyone to finish the year with a fun, but challenging, experience. It will also be an opportunity for our cadets to make their own meals, navigate a trail using a compass and GPS, and put their tent & hoochie building skills to good use.  The trail hike will be approximately 3 hrs in duration on Sat and Sun. Cadets need to be well rested when they join us on Fri night, as well as hydrated – bring a 1L+ re-usable water bottle. Cadets need to understand that whatever they bring in, they must bring out, and carry it for the duration of the weekend. Backpacks only with kit – NO suitcases, hockey bags or other bags that cannot be carried on both shoulders through a densely wooded area for a long period of time.

Sign-up for the activity took place last Wednesday – there is still room if your cadet can attend. Please give your name to CI Ruttan on either Monday night or Wednesday at the parade.

Wed Night Sports & Fitness Testing

Join us tomorrow night for our final sports night – and fitness testing! This is your chance to fulfill your level requirement, improve on your last score and have fun with your friends.

Duty Officer
Capt Lemoine

Dress: sports clothing – shorts, t-shirt (no tank tops pls), running shoes. Sqn t-shirt!! 809 Ballcap – if you don’t have one, or didn’t receive one this year, see Capt Palumbo.

PARENT BRIEFING: has been moved to Wed 3 Jun 15 at 1915 hrs. The meeting will be immediately followed, at 815pm, by the Cadet Squadron Commander Change of Command parade. Please plan to attend both and help us close out the year with some cake and juice!