DESPATCHES. League & Sponsor Appreciation Day. Summer Camp Air Cadet League of Canada Ontario Provincial Committee. September 2017 THIS ISSUE..

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1 DESPATCHES September 2017 Air Cadet League of Canada Ontario Provincial Committee League & Sponsor Appreciation Day We are pleased to report that the 2017 League and Sponsor Appreciation Day, at Blackdown Cadet Training Centre (CTC), met with great success! Over 50 guests from the OPC were in attendance - had the unique opportunity to tour Blackdown CTC s facilities and participate in some of the Cadet training activities. A BBQ lunch was provided to all guests of Air, Army and Navy Leagues as well as the supporters present such as the Royal Canadian Legion. As you can see form the panoramic photo above, a great turn out and clear blue sky. Summer Camp 2017 Over this past summer, hundreds of cadets from all across Ontario attended different camps ranging in duration from two to six weeks at various Cadet Training Centres (CTC). At each graduation parade, a Governor or Director was present as OPC representatives as part of the reviewing party, to present awards and address the cadets. Congratulations to all cadets, CTC staff, parents and supporters, for a successful summer training QUESTIONS/COMMENTS? CONTACT: Jackie Villanueva THIS ISSUE.. Glider & Power Wings Air Cadet Service Medal Requests Annual SSC Calendar Annual Commitment Report National Courses ACC9 Positive Youth Development & Program Outreach Learning Recreational Trips Staff Contacts & SSC Support 2017 AGM Pictured above is OPC s Honourary Patron, Lieutenant Governor (LG) Elizabeth Dowdeswell as the Reviewing Offficer at the Blackdown Sunset Ceremony, held on August 11, Photo Credit: FSgt Marcus PicoAvida via Blackdown Cadets FB page Lottery Survey Effective Speaking Debating New Website Alert

2 Glider & Power Wings Purchase Both Glider and Power wire (tunic) and metal (shirt) Wings were being sold at the OPC booth on August 18, 2017 after the Mountain View Wings Parade. The wings are in stock at the OPC office, so, if you know a Cadet that has missed out on the opportunity to purchase these wings, they can be obtained through us. Please include the name of the Cadet that the order is being placed for. Glider Metal Wings $20.00 Glider Wire Wings $25.00 Power Metal Wings $20.00 Power Wire Wings $ Shipping costs will be applied, when applicable. PLACE ORDER BY ING: orders@aircadetleague.on.ca Did You Know? The Perlan 2 is a pearlescent white glider weighing approximately 1,100 lbs with a wingspan of a whopping 84 feet! On September 4, 2017, this beauty made a new world record of reaching an altitude of 52, 172 feet above Argentina s Patagonia region the highest a glider has ever soared. Full article on wired.com A Powerless Plane Rides the Wind to a New Altitude Record by Jack Stewart. Image Source: popsci.com

3 Air Cadet Service Medals Eligibility for the Medal and Bars are based on the Cadet s calendar years of service. Cadets are eligible for the medal upon the completion of four calendar years of continuous honourable service with no serious infractions. A bar and rosette is issued for each year of training completed beyond the four year Air Cadet Service Medal qualifying period. The medal will be recommended for issue by the Commanding Officer and endorsed by the SSC Chairperson. Medals should be presented on parade by a member of the Air Cadet League of Canada. Your PDO can arrange a presenter, although your Squadron Director or SSC Chairperson are definitely qualified to present! Use the OPC Order form! (Not the National form named ACC56). When applicable, the SSCs are invoiced for the cost of shipping only. Validated alumni will be invoiced $30.00 for each medal requested. SEND ACSM REQUESTS TO: orders@aircadetleague.on.ca Sponsor & SSC Annual Commitment Report The Sponsor & SSC Annual Commitment Report will be created and sent to SSC Chairs in the coming weeks. per the Air Cadet League of Canada policies, this document is compulsory as part of the compliance requirements for SSCs. In addition, compliance is one factor used when determining Honours and Awards for SSCs and squadrons. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS? CONTACT: Anne Kozich

4 National Courses The National Courses Handbook is currently being revised. There will be a Cadet version made available for all cadets, online, to provide instruction on: what is involved in the process, the interview procedures and what happens when the selected versus pending/standby list are announced. Another version of the handbook will be available for SSCs and squadron staff to refer to. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS?CONTACT: Anne Kozich ACC9 The ACC9 will be ed to SSC Chairpersons and Treasurers. Please continue to use the ACC9 excel document for the current fiscal year. Correct and regular updating will keep Treasurers on track and within the approved budget. If you are unsure of past years status, please contact Nicky Grantham. The Quickbooks Online project is not yet being implemented as Canada revenue Agency guidance on our charity structure has yet to be determined. QUESTIONS?/COMMENTS?CONTACT: Nicky Grantham Positive Youth Development Program Outreach All members and volunteers are encouraged to complete the Positive Youth Development learning package. This is available through the National website and delivered through an e-learning portal. Our military partners and civilian instructors have been instructed to complete this program and we highly recommend SSCs, Civilian Volunteers, and League members to seize the opportunity to increase your awareness of positive youth development. <<Positive Youth Development & Program Outreach Info and link to e-learning Portal (National website) Recreational Trips If your SSC is planning an out-of-province recreational trip over 3 days in duration, please forward the trip application to your assigned PDO for review well before submitting to Detachment. OPC has provided previous direction on the proper processes, documents and protocol that SSC s need to put in place in order to ensure that recreational trips (those that are out of province and more than 3 days) are properly organized and administered by the SSC as a charitable organization and according to OPC policies. If any SSC wishes to review or discuss specific circumstances as they relate to these directions or recreational trips, please communicate through the Program Development Officer associated with your SSC/ Squadron.

5 SEPT. OCT. DEC. JAN. FEB. MAR. APR. MAY JUN. JUL. AUG. SSC CALENDAR Items with * and blue font are typically for the SSC Chair or designate to respond. Items with $ and in green are typically for the SSC Treasurer tasks Items in black are SSC tasks Items in italic, SSC aware and coordinate as necessary Items in black & bold, Air Cadets involved, SSC aware and coordinate as necessary 15th 15th Sept. - Dec. 27th 28th 31st 31st 1st 1st 8th 13th 15th Mid- Jan. 31st 2nd 10th 10th 11th 28th Late Mar. 31st Apr. - May 19th TBC TBC 30th Cadet Training Year Budget for current training year approved by SSC RCSU Area Office rep to submit names of Top Cadet Awards finalists to OPC Fall Tagging (Submit Tagging Coordination form from SSC to OPC & RCSU Area Office prior to event) Directors & Supporters Dinner - by OPC invite & advance registration only Annual General Meeting & Conference - open invite but by advanced registration only $ - ACC9 Submitted to OPC Financial Services by SSC * - SSC Annual Commitment Report Submitted by SSC to OPC Program Development Officer per Area $ - 1 st (40%) payment of Squadron Assessment Fee by SSC to OPC $ - 1 st payment of Lottery Tickets and submission of sold tickets by SSC to OPC. (Minimum payment is for amount sold & returned books to OPC) National Courses Applications due at RCSU Area Office via Squadron Commanding Officer Flying Qualifying Exam for PPS & GPS for Air Cadet applicants National Courses entries completed in FORTRESS via Squadron Commanding Officer $ - SSC provides receipts & cheques for LSA submitted by Commanding Officer to RCSU contact National Course & IACE Interview Schedules released by OPC, except those involved with NOA & Regional Biathlon National Courses & IACE Interview Schedules released by OPC for NOA & Regional Biathlon National Courses & IACE Interviews for Air Cadets with adult Interviewers (SSC/Directors/DND) (except North-Western Ontario) North-Western Ontario Regional Effective Speaking Competition for Air Cadets and adult audience National Courses & IACE interviews North-Western Ontario for Air Cadets for Air Cadets with adult Interviewers (SSC/Directors/DND) $ - CRA T3010 documents submitted by SSC to CRA Charity Directorate. Reminder: Submit GST66, RC7066 if a registered charitable organization using the figures from the approved ACC9. SSC apply online for new Liability Insurance Certificates for new fiscal year starting April 1 $ - Lottery Tickets and Final Payment submitted by SSC to OPC Spring Tagging (Submit Tagging Coordination form by SSC to OPC & RCSU Area Office prior to event) Lottery Draw at OPC office, open door invitation, promptly 10:00AM start Effective Speaking Competition (date to be confirmed) for Air Cadets and adult audience Debating Team Competition (date to be confirmed) for Air Cadets and adult audience $ - Squadron Assessment Fee Final payment (60% or balance) by SSC submitted to OPC Tasked To: Date Completed: Date Documented: May Jun. Annual Ceremonial Review, notify OPC of date/time/location for OPC rep participation 30th 30th July - Aug. 31st OPC Lottery payment from OPC to SSC upon receipt of compliance requirements Awards and Recognition nominations & SSC evaluations submitted to OPC. $ - Scholarship fee invoices for selected GPS & PPS Cadets. Payment by SSC to OPC as soon as possible. Top Cadet Award nominations via Squadron Commanding Officer to RSCU Area Office contact 31st Individual Award & Scholarship nominations to OPC by SSC & Directors Rev: Sept. 11, 2017 V6 Page 1

6 ext. 223 Contact Michael for: OPC BOG & EC, Board Committee Support Insurance & Risk Management Financial Management Corporate Partners & Sponsorship Provincial Operational Support Provincial Audit & Regulatory Compliance OPC Staff Contacts Michael Hopkins Executive Director Silva Chan Administrative Assistant ext. 221 Contact Silva for: Website & Social Media Postings Squadron & Member Information Changes Website Technical Support Registration & Screening Status Updates Despatches article submissions Nicky Grantham Financial Services ext. 230 Contact Nicky for: Accounts Receivables Canada Revenue Agency Enquiries OPC Assessment Fees Accounting Principles & Procedures ACC9 Processing & Support Invoice & Payment Enquiries Expense Claim status Robert Roncaglia Financial Services Coordinator ext. 228 Contact Robert for: Air Cadet Service Medal Requests Glider & Power Wings Orders Invoice & Payment Enquiries

7 Contact Jackie for: Effective Speaking & Debating Competition Support Graduation Parade and Annual Ceremonial Review Coordination Cadet Training Centre (CTC) Coordination 3 Strathroy 253 Lancaster 614 London 862 Lambeth 19 Stratford 291 Blenheim 638 Pembroke 870 Brockville 27 London 294 Chatham 653 Renfrew 44 Sarnia 296 Cambridge 661 Prescott 80 Kitchener 325 Cornwall 713 Stoney Creek 104 Brantford 364 Windsor 735 Hamilton 121 Guelph 379 Alexandria 741 St. Thomas 150 Hamilton 530 Waterloo 779 Mount Hope 153 Tillsonburg 535 Leamington 822 Kitchener 201 Dorchester 585 Smiths Falls 826 Hamilton OPC Staff Contacts Jackie Villanueva Program Development Officer John Evans Program Development Officer ext. 227 john.evans@aircadetleague.on.ca Contact John for: Lottery Information Awards & Recognition CONTACT YOUR PDO FOR: 23 St. Catharines 62 Grimsby 188 Downsview 789 Mississauga 246 Toronto 800 Mississauga 79 Port Colborne 330 Toronto 809 Niagara on the Lake 87 Welland 337 Fort Erie 818 Toronto 110 Agincourt 540 Oakville 820 Milton 126 Niagara Falls 611 Dunnville 845 Mississauga 128 Thorold 618 Toronto 876 Scarborough 142 Mimico 631 Scarborough 883 Markham 166 Toronto 700 Etobicoke 180 Toronto 715 Burlington SSC Mentoring, Training, & Support ROC Director Support SSC Financial & Regulatory Compliance Volunteer Recruitment Program Monitoring & Conflict Resolution Liaison with Applicable Detachment Staff

8 ext. 225 Contact Anne for: Registration & Screening policies & procedures AGM Registration & meeting requirements National Courses information Halenda s & Nevada fundraising 2 Whitby 270 Sioux Lookout 696 Blind River 10 Timmins 288 Kirkland Lake 704 Trenton 58 Kingston 295 Parry Sound 718 Port Hope 70 Thunder Bay 355 Englehart 792 Iroquois Falls 151 Oshawa 534 Peterborough 844 Huntsville 155 Sault Ste Marie 547 North Bay 851 Picton 172 Bowmanville 598 Cobourg 856 Pickering 173 Trenton 600 Atikokan 900 Marathon 200 Sudbury 608 Belleville 906 Vermillion Bay 227 Geraldton 645 Kenora 908 Fort Frances OPC Staff Contacts Anne Kozich Program Development Officer 999 Amherstview Mike Rosenlund Program Development Officer ext. 224 mike.rosenlund@aircadetleague.on.ca Provincial Training Development OPC Office IT 8 Richmond Hill 242 Erin 756 Georgetown 85 Grand Valley 283 Woodbridge 758 Brampton 94 Newmarket 340 Port Elgin 769 Listowel 99 Orillia 351 Unionville 778 Richmond Hill 102 Barrie 532 Goderich 812 Hanover 132 Brampton 543 Wingham 892 Cheltenham 140 Aurora 659 Pefferlaw 895 Mount Forest 164 Shelburne 707 Stouffville 167 Owen Sound 714 Wasaga Beach 183 Kincardine 724 Midland 197 Acton 734 Alliston CONTACT YOUR PDO FOR: SSC Mentoring, Training, & Support ROC Director Support SSC Financial & Regulatory Compliance Volunteer Recruitment Program Monitoring & Conflict Resolution Liaison with Applicable Detachment Staff

9 2017 OPC Annual General Meeting & Conference AGM Registration Coming Soon! Location: Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel 9005 Leslie Street Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1B2 Friday, October 27, 2017 RCSU Changes & State of OPC Discussion regarding the changes at RCSU OPC will speak to the changes to better support the SSCs and squadrons Results from the Lottery Survey New Developments & Capabilities New Developments New Capabilities New Branding New Website $50 Saturday, October 28, 2017 Saturday All-Day Package/ Person $155 Includes: Cadet Awards Banquet Workshops & Tradeshow Awards Banquet QUESTIONS/COMMENTS? CONTACT: Anne Kozich 76th Annual General Meeting (voting members) RCSU-CC CO s Fireside Chat (CIC Officers) Various Workshops ($45.00/workshop) Tradeshow ($45.00) Meet & Greet with OPC Governors OPC Compliance Financial & Documentation ACC9 Finances SSC Annual Commitment Report Air Cadet League of Canada national office compliance Meet & Greet with OPC Staff Cadet Awards Banquet ($55.00) Pre-Dinner Social Reception Awards Banquet ($85.00) Evening Social Reception RCSU Public Affairs Expo Insurance Legacy Sportswear The Duke of Edinburgh s International Awards and more..

10 AGM Welcoming Committee If you are willing to lend a helping hand during the AGM, we have plenty of easy, no-pressure tasks that may interest you.: Handing out agendas and maps Providing room directions Assisting members locate name badges Packing swag bags Covering the registration desk (short periods) Selling 50/50 raffle tickets INTERESTED IN HELPING? CONTACT: Jackie Villanueva Voting Members Please Check Your Membership Card Voting members of the Ontario Provincial Committee include: Members at Large, Directors, Squadron Sponsoring Committee Chairpersons, and Life Members. Please ensure that your OPC member ID card has not lapsed in order to vote at the AGM. Should a replacement card be needed, please contact Silva Chan. QUESTIONS? CONTACT: Silva Chan Last Year s AGM Photos Available on FlickR Air Cadet League, OPC

11 Draw Date: April 19, st Grand Prize Choice of 1 of 2 vehicles: One 2018 Jeep Wrangler, Unlimited Sport 4 x $49,700 MSRP, all taxes included; OR One 2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited $49,700 MSRP, all taxes included. 2 nd Grand Prize Choice of 1 of 2 vehicles: One 2018 Jeep Renegade North 4 x $38, 200 MSRP, all taxes included; OR One 2018 Jeep Compass North $38,200 MSRP, all taxes included. 3 rd Grand Prize 5 prizes of $7,600 cash each! Lottery Proceeds Fund: Maintenance of our plane and glider fleet Awards, bursaries, and scholarships Band instruments, biathlon equipment Support squadron activities Volunteer training and support 4th Prize 18 prizes of $760 cash each! *prizes not exactly as shown Ontario Lottery License No. 8905

12 Lottery Allotments of 2018 Lottery Books were delivered over the summer, directly to Chairs, or Treasurers or SSC Lottery Coordinators, as requested. Lottery Return Forms have been ed to the same. If you have not received the lottery return forms, or require bonus lottery books, contact John Evans. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS? CONTACT: John Evans OPC Lottery Survey We have asked for input and viewpoints through an online survey regarding the annual lottery. We kindly ask those who hold stake in the organization, such as; Squadron Sponsoring Committee members, Civilian Volunteers and DND staff, complete the survey and encourage parent of Cadets to complete the survey as well. This very important survey had been developed due to a significant number of the OPC 2016 Business Briefing attendees that have indicated that they favour replacing the lottery as a means of raising funds for both the OPC and the SSC. In short, should we continue conducting an annual lottery or eliminate it? Please carefully read the informational section before answering the survey questions. The survey will be open until the end of September. Begin Survey >> The survey link may also be accessed from the aircadetleague.on.ca website (front page). QUESTIONS/COMMENTS? CONTACT: Michael Hopkins Digital Lottery Posters Coming Soon! Digital lottery posters templates in various sizes will be made available to assist with SSC lottery campaigns. They will be created in Microsoft Word and may be adjusted to display squadron information. Photo: (centre) Kristen Wieczorek of Brampton, ON second grand prize winner from the 2017 lottery draw picking up the keys to her new Jeep surrounded by family, friendly staff from NewRoads Automotive Group TM and OPC Executive Director, Michael Hopkins. Did You Know? The OPC has conducted annual Ontario-wide lottery raffles for almost 50 years; with its very first in 1969.

13 Effective Speaking & Debating We are gearing up for the Effective Speaking and Debating Program set to take place in April It is necessary for the competitions to be run smoothly and fairly and it is also important to present the program at the squadron level so the Air Cadet League provides an ES Handbook every year which is a great resource for reference and guidance. In addition to the ES handbook, other resources include: Neighbouring Squadrons that may want to create a joint program and share resources Relatives of Cadets who have experience in public speaking ; other members of your community - preachers, priests and ministers; school teachers and principals or college professors; lawyers and judges; mayor, city councillors and other politicians; television or radio personalities and the Local Toastmasters Club. League Representatives including Directors and Regional Team Leaders who may have suggestions; as well as the Provincial ES Coordinator TED talks, the National Air Cadet League Website, the ACL Ontario Provincial Committee website, other websites with tips on public speaking. Left Right: At time of photo, WO1 Justin Pymento, FSgt Rebecca Olding, FSgt Michaela Gunn FSgt Rebecca Olding 94 Newmarket Optimist won first place. She chose the topic Environmental Stewardship of Canada s Waters for her prepared speech. WO1 Justin Pymento 110, Scarborough came in second. He delivered a speech on Why the Air Cadet Program is important to Canada. FSgt Michaela Gunn 812, Hanover placed third. She picked the topic Women in Aero-space. FSgt Olding represented Ontario in the National Effective Speaking Competition held in Winnipeg on June 15, More information will be communicated. In the meantime, remember that it s never too early to plan and prepare for participation in this wonderful program! Left Photo The Most Outstanding Debater was a "2-way tie" between (Left to right) at time of photo: Cpl Nathan Nambiar,800, Mississauga and FSgt Madison Santos 246, Toronto With Fred Hopkinson Chair, OPC Debating Committee Right Photo at time of photo Sgt Joshua Tondreau from 779 Black Knight Squadron, Mt. Hope was the winner for The Top Speaker of the House in Debating with Joanne Plaxton, Chief Judge.

14 Effective Speaking & Debating (cont d) Left to right, at time of photo. Front: Gold Medal Winner Black Forrest Squadron, Mississauga (Team Victor), comprised of Cpl Diptanshu Chaudhari, Sgt Alexandr Korneev, and Cpl Nathan Nambiar. Back: 700 RC(Air)CS Commanding Officer and Debating Committee Official Maj David Forster, OPC Executive Director Michael Hopkins, OPC Governor Stephen Moody Left to right, at time of photo Front: Silver Medal Winner Chris Hadfield Squadron, Milton (Team X-Ray), comprised of Sgt Lucas Sousa, Sgt Bilal Ahmed and WO2 Braeden Somers Back: 700 RC(Air)CS Commanding Officer and Debating Committee Official Maj David Forster, OPC Executive Director Michael Hopkins, OPC Governor Stephen Moody Bronze Medal Winners: 700 David Hornell VC Squadron, Etobicoke (Team Papa) comprised of (at time of competition) WO2, Andre Fu, FCpl Taha Syed and FSgt Cassey Shao. Photo unavailable. We would like to thank all cadets, squadron staff, SSCs, volunteers and supporters who have contributed to the success of the Effective Speaking and Debating Programs. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS? CONTACT: Jackie Villanueva

15 Brought to you by Leading Edge Aviation Photography To all aviation enthusiasts visit leadingedgeaviationphotography.com for more photos Highlights from the 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow Photos taken by Stuart Sanders

16 CF-18 Skyhawks Parachute Team Highlights from the 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow (cont d) CF Snowbirds

17 New Website Alert A fresh take on the aircadetleague.on.ca website is being developed. Expect easier navigation, increased usability and a feature packed member portal. An announcement will be made to the membership, when launched. We invite you to submit articles/photos and good news stories to publish in future Despatches newsletters. Some topics of interest: Successful SSC fundraising campaigns Special events Where are they now? Air Cadet alumni Recognition of serving Cadets Volunteer accomplishment highlights QUESTIONS/COMMENTS? CONTACT: Silva Chan Thank you to all of our devoted volunteers! Provincial-Committee Air Cadet League of Canada Ontario Provincial Committee Air Cadet League of Canada, Ontario Provincial Committee 90C Centurian Drive, Suite 203, Markham, ON L3R 8C5 General Line Facsimile Line Toll-Free Line OPC Staff s and extensions are listed on the OPC Staff Contacts section of this newsletter.