Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC)

Support 205 Collishaw Squadron by Joining the SSC. The Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC) provides essential support to 205 Collishaw Squadron by:

  • Assisting with fundraising
  • Securing facilities
  • Promoting Squadron activities

The SSC is made up of parents and guardians of cadets, as well as community members who want to help our cadets succeed. We invite parents, guardians, and community members to consider serving as members of the SSC. Your volunteer involvement is a valuable way to support our cadets and strengthen the Squadron’s success.

For more information on volunteering with our Squadron, view here.

If you have any questions about the SSC or would like more information about volunteering, please contact the Chairperson.

SSC Board Meetings Monthly Notice:

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

Smith
Shylo Smith
Chairperson

Podristske
Doug Podristske
Vice Chairperson

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Allison Haapala
Treasurer

Anita
Anita Pangborne-Lehue
Secretary

Olivia
Olivia Joo
Media Director

Sandra
Sandra Schaap
Screening Director

Head
Amanda Atkinson
Chair Action Committee

Erin
Erin Matheson
Director At Large

Lance
Lance Bereck
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 Positions
Media Director: 
  • Marketing
  • Advertising
  • Promoting
Screening Director: 
  • Following up on all of the screening applications, reference checks and interviews
  • Submits the completed applications to BC PC for approval and issuance
Fundraising Director: 
  • Oversee the fundraising activities Work with a group planning and organizing Work with the Treasurer to ensure all necessary reposting and licenses are received.