The Royal Canadian Legion’s Decoration Day Parade is a continuation of the precursor to Armistice Day and Remembrance Day. It is an opportunity to visit the graves of our war dead and pay respects in a sombre fashion. The local branch has asked for a party of cadets to be present at this year’s observations from 1330h (1:30pm) to 1500h (3:00pm) on 16 Sep 18.
CI Thiffault
As I’m sure many of you noticed, CI Thiffault wasn’t present at our first night last Wednesday. Due to a need to focus more time on her family, she has resigned from 809’s staff. Because of CI Thiffault’s unbridled enthusiasm for our squadron, and because she has been such an essential member of our staff for so many years, accepting her resignation has been one of the hardest things I have had to do as Commanding Officer. I have made it very clear that she is always welcome back and that we would love to see her whenever she can come to visit us. We’re all sending her and her family our best wishes and will be arranging a proper send-off in the next few weeks.
She has asked me to post the following to our web site so that everyone understands the circumstances of her resignation properly.
J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Dear 809 Squadron Cadets, Families, Staff and Sponsors,
As some of you may know my younger son Jeremy developed serious health issues over the past few months which will require treatment and a potentially long recovery. We are hoping that he will be restored to full health but for now I must focus on him. It is for this reason that I have offered Captain Lemoine my resignation from 809 Squadron. After so many years of working together I certainly will miss you all. The Cadet program remains one of the best opportunities for youth in Canada and I wish Newark Squadron every success in its new home.
Sincerely,
Heather Thiffault
Welcome Back BBQ!
Come one, come all! Our annual Welcome Back BBQ is on Wednesday at our new training location; open to current cadets, parents, friends, and anyone who is interested what we’re all about.
Location
809 Newark RCACS HQ (Croatian National Centre)
1416 Line 3 (Corner of Line 3 and Concession 1)
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
L0S 1J0
CAF Member Dress
3B
Cadet Dress
C2B: Sgt, FSgt, WO2, WO1
C4A: AC, LAC, Cpl, FCpl
Duty Personnel
Duty Officer: Lt Russell
Calendar Link
Welcome Back BBQ Event
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Bottle Drive on Saturday!
All cadets are expected to join us for our first bottle drive of the year, Sat 8 Sep 18 at 9am. Meet at VanNoort Greenhouse at the corner of Hunter and Creek Roads in NotL. We will be ready for the cadets to go home at 4pm. This is one of our two bottle drive days, and one of our best fundraisers, and we need all hands on deck. Lunch is provided.
We need parent drivers and cadets to pick up bottles from local houses. Maps and instructions will be provided when you arrive. Drivers please bring proof of care insurance and your driver’s license. Cadets sign-in with WO2 Couroux. Parents please sign-in with Capt Lemoine.
We also need help sorting the wine, beer and liquor bottles and loading the truck. Bring a friend!
Dress is civilian appropriate for the weather. Wear your 809 Ball cap if you have one.
Come out and have a fun day!
Notice! Training Update
Notice!
Dress code change for tomorrow night’s training.
Officers: CADPAT or Sports Dress
Staff: Staff Dress or Sports Dress
Cadets: Sports Dress
J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Cadet Training Year 2018-19 Begins!
It’s that time of year again! School starts on Tuesday, and Cadets starts on Wednesday. To be more specific, Wednesday, September 5th from 6:30pm until 9:15pm at our new home, the Croatian National Centre, 1416 Line 3 (corner of Line 3 and Concession 1) in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Dress: WO2s, FSgts, and Sgts are in C2B; and FCpls, Cpls, LACs are in C4A.
Timings: The building opens at 6:15pm and opening parade begins at 6:30pm. Closing parade is at 9pm and the building closed at 9:30pm
Registration paperwork: Returning Cadets
Please bring the following into the building with you when you drop off or pick up your cadet:
- Health Card
- $120.00 cash or cheque registration fee
- Attendance Fee cheques
- All details can be found in the Air Cadet Planner 2018-19. READ it and print a copy for yourself if you’d like one.
Registration paperwork: New Cadets
Please bring the following into the building with you when you drop-off or pick-up your cadet:
- Health Card
- Birth Certificate
- $120.00 cash or cheque registration fee
- Attendance Fee cheques
- All details can be found in the Air Cadet Planner 2018-19
New cadets will be given a paper copy upon registration. - Your cadet can come dressed as they are, or in black pants, a white collared shirt (tie optional) and black shoes. This will become their required dress until they receive their uniform, about 4-6 weeks after the registration process is complete.
Don’t forget that this weekend is the first Bottle Drive: Saturday, September 8th at the VanNoort Greenhouses (corner of Hunter and Creek Roads) from 9:00am to 4:00pm – we need ALL hands on deck: parents to drive and sort, and cadets to collect and load the trucks. Lunch is provided.
Volunteer Opportunity: Kinsmen 20th Anniversary Show and Shine
For cadets who are home this weekend and are looking for a worthwhile volunteering opportunity, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Kinsmen are running their 20th Anniversary Show and Shine on Sunday, 12 Aug 18 from 0900h (9:00am) to 1600h (4:00pm) at the Kinsmen Scout Hall in the Old Town.
If you’re at all interested in cars (and the occasional military vehicle) then this is something you might enjoy. Volunteer activities include helping to park cars, picking up trash, selling 50/50 lottery tickets, selling pop and water, and other miscellaneous duties.
This is posted as an opportunity and not as an official cadet function. Wearing 809 Squadron hats, shirts, &c is still encouraged to let everyone know who we are and what we’re doing in our communities.
J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
Volunteer Opportunity: Lord Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee
Calling all Niagara-on-the-Lake youth ages 13-18! Applications to join the Lord Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee are now available. Visit www.jointheconversationnotl.org to view the application and while you’re there, fill out the poll and share your great ideas!
This is posted as an opportunity and not as an official cadet function.
J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
Cadet Uniform Modernization
Cadets, if you haven’t seen the uniform modernization survey, here’s your chance to have a voice! Here are some of the different reactions so far.
The survey is open to cadets, League partners, stakeholders as well as COATS and CIC Officers.
Cadet survey link: https://interceptum.com/s/en/UnimodEn
Adult survey link: https://interceptum.com/s/en/Leadsurv
This survey works best on the Google Chrome browser. It may take a few minutes to load, so please be patient. There are a lot of pictures!
CTC Trenton General Training Trophy Recipient
Congratulations to our own Cpl Forsyth, who was awarded the LCol S.L. Beaton Trophy for Top General Training Cadet! Bravo Zulu!
