The 744 (Cowichan) Squadron Administration Society is the local representative of the Air Cadet League of British Columbia and is comprised of parents of air cadets.
The Society charged with the responsibility of managing the Squadron Finances, Lodging and providing support to Cadet Activities.
The Society is made up of volunteers, and the following are members of the Executive Committee:
| Lisa Olund Jenny Norris |
President Vice-President |
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| Shannon Reid | Treasurer | |
| Vacant | Secretary | |
| Warren Ruiter | Executive Director | |
| Neil Corley | Executive Director | |
| Stephanie Potter | Member |
744 (Cowichan) Squadron Administration Society is a not-for-profit organization. If you would like to contact the sponsor association, please call the cadet hall on parade nights at 250-746-4688 or email our Chairperson at 744theskyisthelimit@gmail.com. Executive Meetings are generally held once a month and any parent can attend.
Training night is Wednesday.
Parents are always welcome and encouraged to drop by the parents’ room at the cadet hall on Wednesday nights. The coffee is usually on and we encourage feedback to our Executive members and networking among all parents. Ask how you can get involved.
Meetings are held in the parent’s room, 3790 Gibbins Road, Duncan, B.C. V9L 6E8.
Remember that this is YOUR cadet hall and it is run to benefit YOUR cadet.
Upcoming Events:
2024-2025 YEAR:
October
27th Flag Raising Ceremony – Duncan, Cadets to arrive 12:30 by City Hall– Official start of Remembrance Week **1:30pm – Cadets and parents needed to assist with cross placing – drop off at Mountain View then pick up at St. Mary’s 3:30pm (Cadets can be dropped off, some adults are needed to assist)
30th Cadet training night – Halloween Fun
November
*We will need volunteers to continue to clear leaves and branches from the property. Mess dinner preparations will begin. The dinner will be in the New Year. Executive will need to plan and book the event. *We need to plan a cleaning day in the hall. Deep cleaning is needed.
2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th There will be poppy sales the first two weekends
6th Cadet training night
11th Remembrance Day Parade at various sites across the area
13th Cadet training night
20th Executive Meeting – Sponsoring Committee / Cadet training night
27th Cadet training night
30th Area Activity Victoria– Sport Day
December
TBD: Volunteers needed to assist with collection of crosses. We will need to remove the cedar and put them away for next year. (December 1, 7 or 8)
4th Cadet training night
11th Executive Meeting – Sponsoring Committee/Cadet training night
18th Parent’s Meeting in the Lounge – Bring desserts to share – we can discuss plans for the new year and answer any questions parents may have. Executive will provide beverages./Cadet training night
Happy Holidays ~ Back in the New Year
January
*Volunteers needed to assist with branch clearing in windy weather.
8th Cadet training night
15th Executive Meeting – Sponsoring Committee. We need to start planning for ACR./Cadet training night
22nd Cadet training night
29th Cadet training night
31st Area Activity – Junior Leadership Weekend (Year 3)
February
*We hope to have a bottle sorting day in February. We will wait until storage is full of bottles. Volunteers will be needed for sorting.
5th Cadet training night
12th Cadet training night
19th Executive Meeting – Sponsoring Committee/Cadet training night
22nd Aviation Familiarization Day
26th Mess Dinner?
March
*As Spring emerges, we will need to focus again on property maintenance. Volunteers will be needed for outdoor clean up and regular lawn care.
5th Cadet training night
12th Executive Meeting – Sponsoring Committee/Cadet training night
————————————Spring Break – March 14 – 31—————————————-
20th Area CAF Engagement
22nd Building Work-Bee. We will plan indoor maintenance and cleaning. Volunteers needed.
April
*Lawn care will be needed regularly. We will assess the need for other property maintenance. Executive needs to confirm VIP guests for ACR and work on the program and awards prep.
2nd Cadet training night
4th Area activity – Air Environmental Weekend
9th Cadet training night
16th Executive Meeting – Sponsoring Committee/Cadet training night
19th Search & Rescue training
23rd Cadet training night
30th Cadet training night
May
*We will focus on ACR prep in May – with a priority of the grounds being maintained and the building being presentable for guests.
7th Cadet training night
10th Area Event – Drill Display
14th Executive Meeting – Sponsoring Committee /Cadet training night
21st Cadet training night
28th Parent Meeting – Lounge – planning, prep and discussions for awards night & ACR Cadet training night
31st Work Bee – Volunteers needed to prep for end of year activities. Yard and building.
June
4th Awards Night – Parents Welcome – Promotions and main awards are given, acts as a dress rehearsal for the ACR.
7th Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) – This is a day to celebrate our youth and the accomplishments of the year. The bigger awards are given, we hope to have VIP guests, the SSC hosts a reception following the ceremony.
*Volunteers will be needed to arrive early and direct parking; food and beverage prep in the hall; food & beverage pick-up; following event clean-up.
11th Executive Meeting – Sponsoring Committee (Budget for next year)/Final cadet training night
The big project is completed.
Huge thanks to Steven Kostamo for making this dream become a reality.
Items/Donations Needed:
These items are currently required in our Hall. If you have a working one you would like to donate, please let us know:
- Hutch/Sideboard for Parent’s Lounge
- Electric Stove with Oven
- Leaf Rakes
- Weed Whacker
- Tarps
Services/Donations Needed:
- Gutter Cleaning
- Furnace Servicing
- Lawn Mowing
- Plumbing – we hope to replace the toilets and a sink