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, maintaining the facilities (owned by the Society), Fundraising, 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 |
Chairperson – Acting Secretary Vice-Chair – Acting Treasurer |
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| Vacant | Treasurer | |
| Vacant | Secretary | |
| Neil Corley Adrian Beaudin |
Executive Director/Property & Building Executive Director/Property & Building |
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| Stephanie Potter Warren Ruiter |
Executive Director Executive Director |
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:
February
19th Mess Dinner @ The Cook & Butcher in Cowichan Bay
26th Cadet training night
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 (Tentative). 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 Executive Meeting – Sponsoring Committee/Cadet training night
16th 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 Awards Night – Parents Welcome – Promotions and main awards are given, acts as a dress rehearsal for the ACR.
31st Work Bee – Volunteers needed to prep for end of year activities. Yard and building.
June
4th Training Night – Likely practice for ACR at QMS (Gym Shoes needed)
7th Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) at QMS in the Founder’s Hall – 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 for food and beverage set up; food & beverage pick-up; following event clean-up.
11th Executive Meeting – Sponsoring Committee (Budget for next year)
18th – Year end celebration, BBQ, transfer of appointment & Command.
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 something you would like to donate, please let us know:
- Leaf Rakes
- Weed Whacker
- Tarps
Services/Donations Needed:
- Gutter Cleaning
- Lawn Mowing
- Plumbing – we hope to replace the toilets