Weekly Routine Orders – Week of 16 May 2021

Date
16 May 2021

RO Number
2021-19

CO’s Message

Good morning!

The COVID-19 numbers in Niagara are falling and it’s looking increasingly like we’ll be back to regular training in September! I can’t promise that, but the light at the end of the tunnel appears to be getting brighter and that’s good news.

I’ve added the Saturday on-line Aviation Subjects preparation session to the schedule for the L3 and L4 cadets. The remote connection details will follow later in the week. This is a great opportunity to review before the exams next week. In the meantime, if you haven’t reviewed the Aviation Subjects Review Package, this would be a great time to do so.

Monday night, we have Radio Club with FSgt Forsyth at 1900. Regular training is on Wednesday and the Warrant Officers have a fun activity planned for everyone. See you all then!

Training Night
19 May 2021

Training Night Schedule
See the Events Calendar.

CAF Member Dress
3B

Cadet Dress
C3F: Cdts, LACs, Cpls, FCpls
C3F: Sgts, FSgts, WO2s, and WO1

Duty Personnel
Duty Officer: 2Lt Nicolescu

This Week’s Activities

Date Day Activity Location Dress OIC
17 May 2021
1900–2000		 Radio Club Monday Google Meet Civilian FSgt Forsyth
19 May 2021
1845-2045		 Regular Training Night Wednesday Google Meet C3F 2Lt Nicolescu

Upcoming Activities

Date Day Activity Location Dress OIC
22 May 2021
1000–1400		 L3/L4 Aviation Subjects Exam Preparation Saturday TBD Civilian TBD
24 May 2021
1900–2000		 Victoria Day (No Training) Monday      
26 May 2021
1845-2045		 Regular Training Night Wednesday Google Meet C3F Lt Russell
31 May 2021
1800–1900		 Cooking Club Monday Google Meet Civilian WO1 Abt
2 Jun 2021
1845-2045		 End of Training Year Banquet and Change of Command
(Last Training Night Until September)		 Wednesday Google Meet C3F Capt Lemoine

J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

Weekly Routine Orders – Week of 9 May 2021

Date
9 May 2021

RO Number
2021-18

CO’s Message

Good afternoon!

We’re continuing with virtual training for the remainder of the training year, so cadet dress will remain at C3F, but in an effort to avoid overheating the officer staff, we’re switching to 3B.

I’ve added all of the activity and training nights for the remainder of the training year to the “Upcoming Activities” section below. I’ll be updating the training calendar for the remainder of the year this afternoon.

Monday night, we have Aerospace Club with WO2 Bell at 1900. Regular training is on Wednesday. We’ll see you all then!

Training Night
12 May 2021

Training Night Schedule
See the Events Calendar.

CAF Member Dress
3B

Cadet Dress
C3F: Cdts, LACs, Cpls, FCpls
C3F: Sgts, FSgts, WO2s, and WO1

Duty Personnel
Duty Officer: OCdt Couroux

This Week’s Activities

Date Day Activity Location Dress OIC
10 May 2021
1900–2000		 Aerospace Club Monday Google Meet Civilian WO2 Bell
12 May 2021
1845-2045		 Regular Training Night Wednesday Google Meet C3F OCdt Couroux

Upcoming Activities

Date Day Activity Location Dress OIC
17 May 2021
1900–2000		 Radio Club Monday Google Meet Civilian WO2 Bell
19 May 2021
1845-2045		 Regular Training Night Wednesday Google Meet C3F 2Lt Nicolescu
24 May 2021
1900–2000		 Victoria Day (No Training) Monday      
26 May 2021
1845-2045		 Regular Training Night Wednesday Google Meet C3F Lt Russell
31 May 2021
1800–1900		 Cooking Club Monday Google Meet Civilian WO1 Abt
2 Jun 2021
1845-2045		 End of Training Year Banquet and Change of Command
(Last Training Night Until September)		 Wednesday Google Meet C3F Capt Lemoine

J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

DCO’s Corner – Mother’s Day, Germany Surrenders & VE Day

Good Day 809.

This weekend was packed with special days to be observed. 

WW2 – Germany Surrenders
On May 7, 1945, Germany surrenders to the Allied armies at Reims, France. Leading to the end of WW2 in Europe

May 8, 1945 – Victory in Europe Day,
This day marks the official end of fighting in Europe in World War 2. More than 1million Canadians served, with 42,000 killed, and 10’s of thousands more wounded.  The war wasn’t over yet, however.    Fighting would rage on in the Pacific against Japan for another 3 months.

Happy Mother’s Day, 09MAY21
A special shout out to everyone’s mom. Without any of you, we wouldn’t have the squadron we have today. I hope your cadets, or adult children (officers, CI’s & volunteers) for that matter, did something special for you today.

So, some things to think about.   Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend.

OCdt Couroux
DCO
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”

DCO’s Corner

Good day, 809,

Little late on this one, but bear with me.

To the best of my knowledge there are 3 big milestones this week with regards to our Military:

1/ In Flanders Fields, the poem we’ve all grown to know well as symbolizing the remembrance of our fallen soldiers, was written on May 3, 1915 by Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrea of Guelph, Ontario. He was inspired to write it after presiding over the funeral of a friend of his, and fellow soldier, Alexis Helmer during the Second Battle of Ypres during World War 1. “In Flanders Fields” was first published on December 8, 1915 in the London magazine “Punch”.
More on the history of this important poem can be found here:

In Flanders Fields

2/ Happy birthday to the RCN. The Royal Canadian Navy was born on May 4, 1910. It was founded as the Naval Service of Canada and given royal sanction on 29 August, 1911. More about the history on the Royal Canadian Navy can be found here:

Royal Canadian Navy

3/ The 76th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic.  In keeping with the Navy, and partnering with the RCAF,  The first Sunday in May (May 2nd this year) marks the day where we remember the participants of the Battle of the Atlantic. The battle occurred throughout World War 2 and has been observed by the RCN and RCAF for since 1945.  

Battle of the Atlantic

That’s it for now. See you all Wednesday night. And, before I forget, May the 4th be with you.

OCdt Couroux
DCO
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”

Summer Cadet Co-Op Program

The Summer Cadet Co-Op Program will be happening for Summer 2021. With modifications to summer training this year, the co-op program will also be adapting, becoming completely virtual.

Who is Eligible?

  • All cadets who are residents of Ontario and attending secondary school in Ontario *Cadets must already have earned at least one high school credit to participate.
  • Cadets attending either a virtual CTC course, or Summer CAP

Upon completion of summer training, as well as co-op assignments, cadets will be granted up to two (2) high school credits.

Although the program is run in partnership with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) cadets do not need to be from UCDSB, nor will they become UCDSB students. Cadets from any Ontario school board can participate. They remain students of their own board. A report card will be mailed to the cadet and their main school upon successful completion, where the school will then enter the credit on the cadet’s transcript. UCDSB will provide and assign participating cadets with a co-op teacher for the summer semester.

For registration form and additional information: http://www.ucdsb.on.ca/programs___initiatives/school_programs_k-12/summer_semester_programs/summer_semester_cadet_coop

Please note that registration deadline this year is 25 June 2021.

Weekly Routine Orders – Week of 2 May 2021

Date
2 May 2021

RO Number
2021-17

CO’s Message

Good morning!

There are four more weeks left in our training year, with our final night anticipated to be on the 2nd of June. It’s been a strange year, but I’d like to thank everyone for sticking with it and doing their best despite the strange format.

Still no change on the COVID-19 side of things, but we’re on the downswing of the latest wave and we’re looking at increased deliveries of vaccines in May. With good social responsibility and a sprinkling of luck, we may have in-person training again in the fall. Keep calm and carry on. We’ve made it this far and we’re good for the home stretch.

Monday night, we have Cooking Club with WO1 Abt at 1800. Bring your creativity. Bring your appetite, but remember that it’s likely going to be your responsibility to clean the kitchen when you’re done.

Summer training and staff applications have gone in, so we hope to hear feedback on those soon.

Regular training is on Wednesday and we’re all looking forward to seeing everyone then!

Training Night
5 May 2020

Training Night Schedule
See the Events Calendar.

CAF Member Dress
3C

Cadet Dress
C3F: Cdts, LACs, Cpls, FCpls
C3F: Sgts, FSgts, WO2s, and WO1

Duty Personnel
Duty Officer: Lt Russell

This Week’s Activities

Date Day Activity Location Dress OIC
3 May 2021
1800–1900		 Cooking Club Monday Google Meet Civilian WO1 Abt
5 May 2021
1845-2045		 Regular Training Night Wednesday Google Meet C3F Capt Lemoine

Upcoming Activities

Date Day Activity Location Dress OIC
10 May 2021
1900–2000		 Aerospace Club Monday Google Meet Civilian WO2 Bell
12 May 2021
1845-2045		 Regular Training Night Wednesday Google Meet C3F OCdt Couroux

J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

Aviation Tests Refresher for Levels 3 and 4 Cancelled for Sat May 1st, 2021

Attention Level 3 and Level 4 Cadets

The refresher session for the Level 3 and 4 Aviation Subject Tests organised in conjunction with 87 Eagle Squadron Welland and scheduled for Saturday May 1st, 2021, has been cancelled.

We will put every effort to organize our own inhouse refreshers in the coming weeks, in case we will not be able to re-schedule a session with other squadrons.  Details to follow.

2 Lt Nicolescu – Training Officer