Welcome to the webpage for the 327 Southern Kings Squadron Sponsoring Committees (SSC). The information contained in this section is intended to assist with some of the key duties and responsibilities that will be entrusted to them. Our intent is to provide you with a general introduction to a number of key topics. A full procedural manual is available on the Air cadet League of Canada website, found HERE
Please check out the Guiding Principals.
We want your help!! Consider joining the Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC) as a member or parent volunteer!
SSC Pamphlet – Coming Soon
SSC Role:
The SSC is often described as the “backbone of the Air Cadet Movement” because one of the real secrets to the success of an Air Cadet Squadron is a well organized and effective Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC).
The Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC) works in partnership with Squadron staff to ensure the viability of the Squadron.
The support is intended to compliment the resources available from the Canadian Armed Forces. The Squadron is supported through various forms of voluntary personal involvement, financial contributions, the provision of extra activities for the cadets, and other material assistance.
How Can You Help?
- We are currently recruiting volunteer parents who are willing to commit a few hours of their time during the Cadet training year to support various activities.
- Opportunities to be part of the SSC team, including on the Executive as well as volunteers at large are available.
- No prior skill or experience is needed. We have a range of opportunities where you can lend a hand! It can range from helping write an article for the SSC newsletter, picking up supplies for a training activity, helping with the meals or the Cadets, organizing a fundraiser, booking a facility, assisting Officers with optional activities, etc.
- All support will be greatly appreciated! The more parent involvement, the better! The work is shared more evenly, and you get to share innovative ideas to contribute to the Squadron’s success! It’s a win-win-win situation for the Cadets and the Squadron!
- To learn more, review our SSC Information Pamphlet. Further information is also included below.
- To become involved with our Squadron Sponsoring Committee, please contact the SSC by emailing: gca5678@gmail.com.
SSC Responsibilities:
The Squadron Sponsorship Committee is responsible for:
- Providing financial and administrative support for the Squadron;
- Providing appropriate accommodation for the Squadron’s training, administration and stores;
- Providing training aids and equipment, including band instruments, not supplied by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF);
- Providing transportation, when not available from the CAF for local training exercises.
SSC Meetings:
Meetings are held the regularly, usually each month during the training year. Depending on current regulations, these could be face to face or on -line.
2021-2022 (Interim) Squadron Sponsoring Committee Members:
- Guy Albert, Chair
- Mike Wedge, Secretary
- Gail Lecky, Treasurer
- Pat Watson, Vice Chair
We recognize our financial supporters and volunteers who have worked to make our squadron successful, without volunteers many activities in a squadron would not take place.
Range of involvement
Volunteers give their time in a variety of ways, for example:
Member of the Executive – President, treasurer, Secretary etc.
Web Master
Band Master
Photographer/Public relations
Running the canteen
Promotion interviews
Publishing a newsletter
Coordinating a mess dinner
Helping with special events
Driving cadets to and from events
Assist with summer course selections
Media relations representative for the squadron
Coordinating the Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards program, etc.
Screening
You will be pleased to know that the Air Cadet League has a special responsibility to ensure that all applicants for our Sponsoring Committees or Squadron staff comply with the mandatory reliable screening procedures. The entire registration and screening process is outlined in a League Handbook which is essential reading for a SSC and especially the member tasked with coordinating the process at the squadron. (See www.aircadetleague.com)
Of paramount importance is the protection of our most vulnerable asset, our youth.
