Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC)
The Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC) plays an essential role in supporting 205 Collishaw Squadron by fostering strong communication, engagement, and collaboration between staff, cadets, and families.
What Does the SSC Do?
SSC members contribute to the success of the Squadron by:
- Supporting and organizing fundraising activities
- Assisting in securing and maintaining facilities
- Promoting Squadron events and initiatives within the community
- Providing valuable feedback and support to enhance the cadet experience
Who Can Join?
The SSC is made up of:
- Parents, guardians of cadets, and community members who want to make a difference
No prior experience is required just a willingness to support and contribute.
Why Get Involved?
Volunteering with the SSC is a rewarding way to:
- Support youth development
- Strengthen the Squadron community
- Stay engaged in your cadet’s experience
Get Started
Interested in joining or learning more?
SSC Board Meetings
Our monthly SSC Board Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month from 1830–1930 hrs in the 808 Wing Lounge (above Local Headquarters, LHQ). All parents, guardians and community members are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you would like to receive the latest SSC meeting minutes, please email the Support Desk to request the most recent issue.
SSC Leadership Team
SSC Leadership Team Positions
- Presides over all meetings or delegates an elected Director to do so.
- Liaises with the Commanding Officer.
- Ensures all members understand their roles.
- Appoints committees in accordance with the bylaws.
- Reports to the British Columbia Provincial Committee (BCPC) website through the League Representative.
- Serves in the absence of the Chairperson.
- Performs such duties as is identified in the bylaws or is assigned by the chairperson.
- Assumes the responsibilities of the Screening Director for SSC. Maintains an ongoing and current record of screened members.
- Oversees all funds and financial records.
- Prepares an annual budget for approval.
- Keeps records of all income and expenses and prepares monthly financial statements.
- Responsible for filing financial documents required by the Air Cadet League of Canada
- (BC Committee) Revenue Canada and the Registrar of Societies where required.
- Creates and distributes the Agenda for monthly meetings.
- Takes minutes during meetings and sends the draft minutes to the SSC members following each meeting.
- Sends minutes to British Columbia Provincial Committee (BCPC) promptly once they have been approved.
- Marketing
- Advertising
- Promoting
- Following up on all of the screening applications, reference checks and interviews
- Submits the completed applications to BC PC for approval and issuance
- Oversee the fundraising activities Work with a group planning and organizing Work with the Treasurer to ensure all necessary reposting and licenses are received.