Bottle Drop Off – Saturday, September 9

 

 

Good evening 809 Squadron,

809 Newark RCACS is conducting the first of 3 Bottle Drop Off’s this Saturday morning.   This is a major fundraiser for the unit and all members are required to attend.    Cadets, bring your parents, siblings and friends to help out. It’s a lot of work as well, and the more people we have helping out, the easier the job will be.

We depend greatly on the funds that these bottle drop offs provide.  In order to keep the program free we need everyone, including cadets, parents, staff and SSC members, to provide some sweat equity. To all the adults,  if you have a truck you can bring along for the day, please do. It will help us in transporting the bottles back to VanNoorts.   Make sure you wear something that is appropriate for the weather, yet you don’t mind getting dirty. Please be at VanNoorts Greenhouse no later than 0830 to receive instructions and so that we can have everyone out to their stations by 0900hrs.

Make sure you bring water with you for the morning. Pizza will be laid on after we’re finished up for the day.

What: Cadet Bottle Drop Off
When: Saturday, September 9 @ 0830hrs until approx 1400hrs
Where: VanNoorts Greenhouse (Corner of Hunter Rd & Four Mile Creek Rd)
Dress: Appropriate Civilian Attire

Any questions, please forward them over to myself

Regards,
Lt Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”

 

Correction to 2023-24 Training Year Start – Wednesday, September 6

Please note that there were 2 errors on the previous post, which has now been corrected.

Dress should be C3B
Our 1st parade night is on Wednesday Sept 6.

This is how it should read:

Welcome Back 809 Squadron,

I hope you all had a great summer.   I know I did.  However, I’m looking forward to seeing everyone back at cadets.   Our first day back is this Wednesday (September 6).    Dress for the evening will be C3B.    For those of you who don’t remember, the orders of dress can be found on our website, here:

Air Cadet Uniform – Numbered Orders of Dress (2019) | 809 Newark (809cadets.ca)

Seeing that this is our first night back, we do have some administrative details to look after.   So, make sure that you bring in your health cards and proof of citizenship/residency.

Make sure you put the word out to any of your friends (from 12-18)  that we’re recruiting.   If you think may benefit from the program, please invite them out.

Timing is 1830-2115
Wednesday, September 6
Croatian National Centre, 1416 Line 3, NOTL

Attendance is mandatory. This is a training night.

See you on  Wednesday,

Lt Couroux
CO
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”

2023-24 Training Year Start – Wednesday, September 06

Welcome Back 809 Squadron,

I hope you all had a great summer.   I know I did.  However, I’m looking forward to seeing everyone back at cadets.   Our first day back is this Wednesday (September 6).    Dress for the evening will be C3B.    For those of you who don’t remember, the orders of dress can be found on our website, here:

Air Cadet Uniform – Numbered Orders of Dress (2019) | 809 Newark (809cadets.ca)

Seeing that this is our first night back, we do have some administrative details to look after.   So, make sure that you bring in your health cards and proof of citizenship/residency.

Make sure you put the word out to any of your friends (from 12-18)  that we’re recruiting.   If you think may benefit from the program, please invite them out.

Timing is 1830-2115
Wednesday, September 6
Croatian National Centre, 1416 Line 3, NOTL

Attendance is mandatory. This is a training night.

See you on  Wednesday,

Lt Couroux
CO
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”

Changes To Fish Fry – Effective immediately

Parents/Guardians & Cadets:

Please note that effective August 2023, 809 will no longer be organizing cadets to work at the Legion’s Thursday evening Fish Fry.

This is direct result of regulations and policies put forth from DND that we need to adhere to.

We are happy to inform you that our support of Fish Fry will continue in a slightly different way.  We’ll be promoting the event on a weekly basis and encouraging our members to volunteer directly with the Legion.

Cadets, if you’d like to continue participating, please have your parents/guardians reach out to the Legion to let them know you’re available. They’ll take your contact information and will be reaching out to you directly to take part. You’ll become a volunteer directly with them. Remember, this is your opportunity to rack up those volunteer hours required for High School completion.

Parents/Guardians, if you’d like to assist the Legion in organizing their Fish Fry volunteers, please reach out to the Legion and let them know.

124 Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is our main sponsor. We will continue to support them by encouraging volunteer participation. They need your help.

You can contact the Legion at:

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124
410 King St, Niagara On The Lake, ON L0S 1J0
(905) 468 2353

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 (legion124.ca)

Let me re-iterate, Fish Fry is not considered a cadet activity. This is a volunteer activity organized directly by 124 Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

Regards,
Lt Dan Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”

809 RCACS is Now On Summer Shut Down Until 06SEP2023

Hello everyone,

809 Newark Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron is now on summer shutdown.   We’ll be returning for the 2023-24 training year on Wednesday, September 6.     The Staff and SSC would like to thank the cadets of 809 Squadron, along with their parents/guardians for a fantastic year and we hope you have a safe and fun summer season.    Cadets, please monitor your email for messages throughout the summer.   If you need to get in contact with the staff during the shutdown, please send an email to 809air@cadets.gc.ca.   See you in the fall.

Lt Dan Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

 

Bottle Drop-Off This Saturday (June 10)

Bottle Drop Off – Saturday, June 10 – 0830 hrs – VanNoorts Warehouse

  •  Where: VanNoorts Warehouse on Hunter Rd @ 4 Mile Creek Rd
  • When: Saturday June 10, 2023 @ 0830hrs
  • Who: All Cadets, Parents/Guardians, Staff and SSC members
  • This is the final activity for the 2022/23 training year. All members of the squadron are required to be on-hand for the fundraising activity.   The more hands on-board, the more we can accomplish.  We do this 4 times a year and it’s our our largest fundraiser.
  • PARENTS & GUARDIANS – We need your help too!  We know you value the program, otherwise you wouldn’t have your children join the unit.  The funds we generate from bottle drives help support training activities, help pay the rent for our facility and keep the program free for the cadets!  All this while providing a service for the community.   We need your help to help sort bottles and to transport them from the drop off locations back to the warehouse.  If you have a truck or SUV that can be used to assist please bring it.
  • Please pass information along to friends about the drop off points. Here’s the info:

See everyone on Saturday and keep in mind, our next bottle drive will be Saturday, September 9 (the weekend after Labour Day)

Sincerely,

Lt Dan Couroux
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

Weekly Routine Order (WRO) 2022/23-37 – Week 37 – 04 June, 2023

Date
04 June 2023

RO Number
2022/23-37

CO’s Message
Hello 809.  Well, here we are, final week of the 2022-23 training year.   Everyone did extremely well at the ACR and Banquet last week.  I had a great time and was extremely proud of all of you and your accomplishments.   This week we have the Cadet Change of Command & Wings Parade on Wednesday and the Bottle Drop off on Saturday.   Looking forward to seeing everyone once more before the summer break.

809 OFFICER AND SENIOR CADET STAFF POSTITIONS
Commanding Officer (CO): Lt Couroux
Deputy Commanding Office (DCO): Lt Russell
Training Officer (TrgO): Capt Emptage
Administration Officer (AdminO): Capt Lemoine
Supply Officer (SupO): CI Dau
Assistant Training Officer (ATrgO): OCdt Bell
Squadron Warrant Officer: WO1 Abt
Squadron Deputy Warrant Officer/ Admin NCO: WO2 Vidal
Flight Commander/Supply NCO: WO2 Dau

SUPPLY:
Supply is open for exchanges and new issue on Monday and Wednesday evenings by appointment.   Make sure you see CI Dau to set up an appointment

TRAINING:
Regular Training
Where: Squadron HQ
When: Wednesday 07 June 2023
Who: All Cadets and Staff
Dress:  Cadets: C3B
Staff: 3B
Duty Officer: Lt Russell
Duty NCO: TBD

  Period 1

1845-1945

 Period 2

2000-2100
All Levels PO/EO
Description Cadet COC & Wings Parade Practice Cadet COC & Wings Parade
Instructor Lt Russell & Capt Emptage Lt Couroux

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Monday Evening Optional Training – Monday June 05

Dress: Appropriate Civilian Clothing
Timing: 1830-2115
Duty Officer: CI Dau

Aviation with WO2 Vidal – Lt Vidal will guide you through the use of our Flight Simulator.

2. Cadet Change of Command & Wings Parade – Wednesday June 07

  •  As per information previously listed above.
  • Practice for 1st half of the evening.
  • Parade will kick off at 2000hrs (8pm)
  • Parents/Guardians are invited and encouraged to attend
  • Events on the parade include:
    • Wings Parade
      • WO2 Shay Vidal will be presented his Power Pilot Wings in an official ceremony
    • Level Promotions
      • All cadets finishing their levels will be presented with their appropriate new rank
    • Change of Command parade
      • WO1 Emily Abt will hand over command of the squadron to WO2 Elias Dau.

 Bottle Drop Off – Saturday, June 10 – 0830 hrs – VanNoorts Warehouse

  •  Where: VanNoorts Warehouse on Hunter Rd @ 4 Mile Creek Rd
  • When: Satuday June 10, 2023 @ 0830hrs
  • Who: All Cadets, Parents/Guardians, Staff and SSC members
  • This is the final activity for the 2022/23 training year. All members of the squadron are required to be on-hand for the fundraising activity.   The more hands on-board, the more we can accomplish.   Having successful bottle drop offs are key to keeping the squadron operating.    This keeps the program free for our cadets.
  • NEXT BOTTLE DROP OFF WILL BE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9!
  • Please pass information along to friends about the drop off points. Here’s the info:

 Summary
All attendees must check-in for all in-person activities using the Registration for In-Person Events form.

This Week’s Activities

DATE DAY ACTIVITY LOCATION DRESS DUTY OFFICER
05JUN2023 Monday Optional Training Sqn HQ Civilian Attire CI Dau
07JUN2023 Wednesday Cadet COC Sqn HQ C3B

3B

 Lt Russell
10JUN2023 Saturday Bottle Drive VanNoorts Civilian Attire Mr Abt

Upcoming Activities (2023/24 Training Year) – Squadron will start up on Wednesday, September 6.  Details to be published in August – ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!

D Couroux
Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

E daniel.couroux@cadets.gc.ca
T + 1 (905) 468-7584

Change in Dress for Wednesday, May 31

Good afternoon 809,
There is a change in dress. We are no longer going with 3B’s for the evening. Cadets are to wear FTU’s, Staff are to wear CADPAT. This will give you the opportunity to keep your blues from getting messed up for Saturday.

Regards,
Lt D Couroux
CO
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal

Weekly Routine Orders (WROs) 2022/23-36 – Week 36 – 28 May 2023

Date

28 May 2023

RO Number

2022/23-36

CO’s Message

Hello 809. We’re in for a busy, but exciting week. This week your family and friends will get to you what you’ve done for the past 9 months. Optional training on Monday night – We’d like as many cadets a possible to come out to finish up the static and practical displays. Wednesday night will be a parade practice. Friday is the Awards Banquet and Saturday will be our Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR). Here we go!

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