SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE

243 Squadron is jointly funded by the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Air Cadet League of Canada. 

The Air Cadet League of Canada provides funding and support for certain activities undertaken by the squadron. It is represented at the squadron level by a local Sponsoring Committee, which is made up of volunteers who are often parents of cadets. All parents are expected to contribute time throughout the year in support of the squadron. Responsibilities include fundraising, public relations, operation of the canteen, special events, and most importantly, the provision of transportation whenever cadets participate in activities away from the squadron headquarters (i.e. flying, gliding, competitions, survival exercises, parades, etc.). 

​The 243 Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC) is an incorporated non-profit society. All members of the SSC and parent volunteers must be screened through a Criminal Record Check. All parents are welcome to the SSC meetings and are welcome to become members of the SSC.
Only screened members of the SSC are eligible to vote during meetings, while all parents are encouraged to attend.

The 243 Squadron Sponsoring Committee is responsible for:
  • Obtaining and paying for suitable training quarters for the cadet training and parades
  • Fundraising
  • Providing adequate financing for the needs of the Squadron including purchasing band, survival and sports equipment, computers, office supplies, training aids, field trips, citizenship trips, first aid, training, trophies, radios, phone, etc.
  • Recruitment
  • Working with the Commanding Officer on a variety of activities and projects
  • Organizing social events such as the Squadron Christmas Dinner and Year End Luncheon
  • Annual Ceremonial Review
  • Reporting all activities to the Air Cadet League
The Sponsoring Committee is managed by an elected executive comprising of the following:
2024 - 2025 Executive Committee
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Treasurer
Warren Mullins
Jay Prodger
Angela Loonskin
​Secretary
Fundraising Coordinator
​Canteen Coordinator
Member at Large
Christine Mullins
Melissa McCarthy
​Melanie Vervenne
Oksana Kahuy
The Sponsoring Committee meets on the last Wednesday of every month at the squadron headquarters. Meetings begin at 6:30pm and all parents are encouraged to attend. 
For more information, please follow the links below:
Air Cadet League of Canada
BC Committee, Air Cadet League of Canada 

Our Sponsors

RCL Branch 26

OUR SUPPORTERS

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