Squadron Sponsoring Committee
Every Air Cadet Squadron must include and be supported by a local element of the League called the Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC). 24 Red Deer Royal Air Cadet Squadron is a Parent Sponsored Squadron.
What does that mean?
Though there are no direct membership fees associated with participating in the Air Cadet program, there are however numerous expenses incurred by the Squadron that are not covered by the Canadian Armed Forces and therefore the responsibility falls to the Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC) to fund.
Although the Department of National Defense (DND) does cover many costs related to the program, (i.e., uniform, Officer compensation, and two field exercises per year) the SSC is responsible for covering all other costs, (Alberta Air Cadet League registration fees, band instruments, marksmanship equipment, Survive Air, cadet appreciation gifts and awards, administrative costs, field trips, Mess Dinner, Annual Air Cadet Review, cadet photos). These extra costs to run the program cost the SSC over $35,000 per year.
We rely on parents to volunteer their time raising these funds. The SSC holds various fundraising activities throughout the year that need your support. Without your assistance, the budget cannot be met and the cadets risk losing out on many activities. Each family will be expected to fulfill a minimum of 15 hours of volunteer time to support 24 Squadron activities. To ensure participation within the SSC, all families will be asked to forward $200.00 per family as a "Volunteer Bond" to the Squadron. The $200 cheque/cash/e-transfer will be kept in a trust account for the year. At the end of the year, if the mandatory 15 hours of volunteerism is completed a cheque for $200 will be issued. If the 15 hours is not met the refund will be pro rated based on volunteer time.
We realize families are busy and for many funds can be tight so there are options available for assisting the SSC in fundraising. Families that may have a need for financial support with the volunteer bond are encouraged to contact the SSC to discuss alternative arrangements. Regardless of financial situation, all Cadets will be accepted in the Cadet program.
Although the Department of National Defense (DND) does cover many costs related to the program, (i.e., uniform, Officer compensation, and two field exercises per year) the SSC is responsible for covering all other costs, (Alberta Air Cadet League registration fees, band instruments, marksmanship equipment, Survive Air, cadet appreciation gifts and awards, administrative costs, field trips, Mess Dinner, Annual Air Cadet Review, cadet photos). These extra costs to run the program cost the SSC over $35,000 per year.
We rely on parents to volunteer their time raising these funds. The SSC holds various fundraising activities throughout the year that need your support. Without your assistance, the budget cannot be met and the cadets risk losing out on many activities. Each family will be expected to fulfill a minimum of 15 hours of volunteer time to support 24 Squadron activities. To ensure participation within the SSC, all families will be asked to forward $200.00 per family as a "Volunteer Bond" to the Squadron. The $200 cheque/cash/e-transfer will be kept in a trust account for the year. At the end of the year, if the mandatory 15 hours of volunteerism is completed a cheque for $200 will be issued. If the 15 hours is not met the refund will be pro rated based on volunteer time.
We realize families are busy and for many funds can be tight so there are options available for assisting the SSC in fundraising. Families that may have a need for financial support with the volunteer bond are encouraged to contact the SSC to discuss alternative arrangements. Regardless of financial situation, all Cadets will be accepted in the Cadet program.
We have many volunteer opportunities for the 2024/2025 Training year that will allow parents to fulfill their volunteer hours. Bingos, Home Show booth, bottle drives, Wine & Cheese fundraising team, Cash Calendar sales, committee positions.
Without your support, our budget cannot be met and the Squadron risks losing out on activities, which will in turn impact each and every cadet.
Without your support, our budget cannot be met and the Squadron risks losing out on activities, which will in turn impact each and every cadet.
The SSC is directed by the Executive Committee who are parents of current cadets. These positions within the SSC Executive are: Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer.
2024/2025 24 Squadron SSC Executive is made up of the following individuals:
2024/2025 24 Squadron SSC Executive is made up of the following individuals:
Chairperson: TBD
Vice-Chair: TBD
Treasurer: TBD
Secretary: TBD
League Adviser: TBD
*AGM will be held September 24, 2024 to determine positions for 2024/2025 year.
Vice-Chair: TBD
Treasurer: TBD
Secretary: TBD
League Adviser: TBD
*AGM will be held September 24, 2024 to determine positions for 2024/2025 year.