SSC Position Available

PARENTS:

With the departure of Mrs. Burland , we have 1 possible vacancy on our SSC Committee.

If you would like to put your name forward for consideration, please confirm in writing to myself briefly outlining specific attributes that can benefit both our SSC and our 809 Squadron. They will be reviewed with our Committee and then move forward with the selection process. 

Please read the 809 SSC Policies outline here prior to submitting your name: 809 SSC Policies (3)

Any letters of intent should be dropped off at  Hendriks’ Valumart, 130 Queen St. NOTL or via email to mon00848@loblaw.ca prior to Aug 12th deadline. 

Thanks

Tony Hendriks
SSC Chairman
809 Newark Squadron
Niagara on the Lake

Wetaskiwin Family Fun Day

Camp Wetaskiwin is a Scout facility that the Niagara units of the Canadian Cadet Organization heavily rely upon to support their training requirements. Due to lack of funding this amazing facility is starting to fall into disrepair.
We, as a community, have an opportunity to express our gratitude for supporting the development of thousands of our youth both inside and out of the Canadian Cadet Organization.  I encourage everyone to participate to ensure this facility is available for future generations.

Camp Wetaskiwin 13th August Family Fun Day

Staff Cadet Selections Connaught

Congratulations to WOI Chikombero for earning a FSgt position in Charlie Company for Basic Marksmanship Course, and to WOII Lavoie for earning a Sgt position in Delta Company for Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor course at Connaught Summer Training Centre.

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Well done and we wish them a fantastic summer! (Borden Staff Cadet selection takes place this week – we’ll post it once we find out about FSgt Carbone)

To catch a glimpse of the Connaught graduation parade:

https://www.facebook.com/CNACSTC.CNIECAC/videos/849757228491039/

(Thanks to Capt Lemoine for sending over the link).

Staff Cadet (3 of 3) & Six Week Course Travel Orders

**You must be SIGNED IN to view the information below.** NOTE NEW BUS PICK-UP/DROP-OFF LOCATION FOR THIS SUMMER**

Staff Cadet:  for travel orders for this cadet:

Course Cadets: for travel orders for these cadets:  

Do NOT be late. PRINT AND SIGN a TRANSPORTATION FORM Cdt CTC Transportation Form (or from Joining Instructions) & bring it along with your HEALTH CARD to the bus pick-up. Capt Palumbo will have a copy of your OFFER OF PARTICIPATION with her to give you before you board the bus.

BUS PICK UP NEW LOCATION: Pen Centre parking lot behind Walmart (Old Target) in North West Corner. See map here: 2016 Pen Parking NEW BUS PICK UP

Staff Cadet (2 of 3) Travel Orders

**You must be SIGNED IN to view the information below.**

Staff Cadets:  (no other orders to date) for travel orders for these cadets:

Do NOT be late. PRINT AND SIGN a TRANSPORTATION FORM Cdt CTC Transportation Form (or from Joining Instructions) & bring it along with your HEALTH CARD to the bus pick-up. Capt Palumbo will have a copy of your OFFER OF PARTICIPATION with her to give you before you board the bus.

BUS PICK UP NEW LOCATION: Pen Centre parking lot behind Walmart (Old Target) in North West Corner. See map here: 2016 Pen Parking NEW BUS PICK UP

Summer Training (Travel Orders & Briefing)

To date, no travel orders (itineraries) have been published to FORTRESS for our cadets. I will be checking the site daily, and forward them asap. There are currently no new Summer Training Offers of Participation either.

Please find the SUMMER TRAINING PARENT BRIEFING here: Summer Training Presentation 2016

It includes information about logging into the portal for Joining Instructions. The portal website: https://portal-portail.cadets.gc.ca

Please direct any questions to Tammy.Palumbo@cadets.gc.ca

Thank you

Capt Palumbo

Parent Briefing & CSC COC

Duty Officer
Lt Russell

Dress
C1: All cadets

Schedule

Summer Training Briefing begins at 1840 (6:40pm). All parents of cadets selected for summer training are required to attend.

Change of Command Parade for Cadet Squadron Commander begins at 2000 (8:00pm). Parents are encouraged to attend. Join us as we celebrate our outgoing and incoming CSC & DCSC. Cake & drinks for everyone.

LEVEL 4, 5, 6 CADETS: DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE PREVIOUS POST FROM LT RUSSELL REGARDING OUR RAFTING TRIP THIS WKND. 

Rafting Trip

For the Senior Cadets attending the Rafting Trip this weekend.

Please visit http://www.owl-mkc.ca/owl/ and review the content under the Info menu.  This will give you an idea of what to pack.  Take note that we don’t have much room for luggage, so please pack as light as possible.

BRING YOUR PACKED KIT TO CADETS ON WEDNESDAY! That way you won’t have to lug everything to school on Friday.

Bug Spray and Sunscreen are probably two of the most critical items.

The temperature of the water this time of year is around 65 deg F.  Owl does offer the rental of wetsuits at the following costs:

  • Full Suit – $10
  • Jacket Only – $5

They also have a limited variety store on sight for snacks and such.

 

Logistical Points of Note

Departure from Niagara will be no later than 1:00PM

Muster Points and Pick up locations will be fully determined on Wednesday (though we expect to be able to pick most of you up from you respective school, we need to confirm).

Friday Lunch will be brown bag.

Friday Dinner will be own means.  We expect to stop at a service center along the way.

Sunday’s return will include lunch prior to departure and dinner by own means.  Depending on times we may or may not stop, but expect to return around 7:00PM (phone will be available for advance parental notification)

Weather

Watch the forecast closely.  It looks like it may be a little rainy.

https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/on-131_metric_e.html

Bottle Drop-Off & Sort

Cadets and Parents are welcome to help out on Sat 11 Jun 16 from 830am-1pm at VanNoort Greenhouses – on the corner of Hunter & Creek Rds in NOTL.

Time spent will count toward high school volunteer hours. This is an optional activity open to all. NO driving – just sorting and packing of the truck. Sponsoring Committee members will be on hand to direct volunteers.