Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC)

SSC provides support for 205 Collishaw Squadron and is involved with fundraising, providing facilities, and promoting the squadron activities. The SSC is made up of parents/guardians of cadets and community members and is the local representation of the Air Cadet League of Canada view here.

For an overview of relationships between SSC and The Department of National Defence (DND), the Cadet Leagues of Canada view Chart here.

ALL parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend our monthly SSC meeting held on the third Tuesday of each month 1830-2030hrs (6:30-8:30pm) Local Headquarters (LHQ) map.

If you are interested in receiving our SSC Minutes email the Secretary for the latest issue. 

If you have any questions regarding the SSC or would like additional information, please contact the Chairperson.

Consider becoming a member of the Squadron Sponsorship Committee (SSC). For more information on Volunteering with our Squadron view here.

SSC Leadership Team

Lance
Lance Bereck

Chairperson

Erin
Erin Matheson

Vice Chairperson

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Allison Haapala

Treasurer & Support Administrator

Head
Anita Pangborne-Lahue

Secretary

Sandra
Sandra Schapp

Screening Director

Olivia
Olivia Joo

Publicity-Recruiting Director

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Linda Barabash

Website Coordinator & Parent Liaison

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Gerritt Loeffen 

Past Chairperson

SSC Leadership Team Positions

Chairperson:  As an elected director, the Chairperson is the Spokesperson for the Squadron.
      • 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.
Vice Chairperson
      • 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.
Treasurer
      • 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.
Secretary
      • 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.

Director Postions

Screening Director
      • Follows up on all of the screening applications, reference checks and interviews.
      • Submits the completed applications to BCPC for approval and issuance.
Publicity-Recruiting Director
      • Marketing
      • Advertising
      • Promoting
Fundraising Director
      • Oversees the fundraising activities.
      • Works with various groups to plan and organize events.
      • Works with the Treasurer to ensure all necessary transactions are completed and licenses obtained.