The SSC (Squadron Sponsoring Committee) elections for the 2021/22 Cadet year are
usually held in May. However, due to the COVID-19 shut down we may have to
postpone the elections. Regardless of the fact that we are unsure when the elections
will be held, we are going ahead with a call of interest now so that when we are able to
hold the election we will be ready to proceed.

The SSC is made up of a group of 11 Directors plus volunteers. The only difference
between Directors and volunteers is that the Directors have the ability to vote on
motions put forward at SSC meetings. Within that group of 11 Directors there is an
executive group made up of the Chair, 1 st Vice Chair, 2 nd Vice Chair, Treasurer and
Secretary.

If you are interested in becoming a Director, you must indicate your intention to the
Chair by email (872.chairperson@cadetsair.ca) before Thursday, May 7, 2021.
Generally speaking, people interested in becoming a Director should have been
attending SSC meetings during the past few months so you are familiar with the
workings of our organization, but anyone who is interested is encouraged to reach out.
Expectations of Directors (based on the usual cadet year):

• Attend all SSC meetings (this year, held on the second Thursday of every month excluding July and August) plus budget and planning meetings (typically held in August and early September)
• Actively volunteer at as many activities and events both on Wednesday evenings as well as other nights and weekends as possible
• Take on or assist in at least one major project or role per year (i.e. spaghetti dinner, tag day weekend, golf tournament, tuck shop, facilities management, transportation management…)
• The term of a Director is one year running from July 1 st to June 30 th (however, this will likely be different again this year). While Directors are elected yearly, there are several positions, mainly the Chair and Treasurer, where a multi- year commitment is required. This is due to the training required and the learning curve to move into the position.

Please note that all Air Cadet activities have been suspended until at least August 31, As it is not ideal to hold our elections “on-line,” gathering together to complete this process may have to wait until at least September 2021. As a result, the current SSC composition will likely be extended by the Air Cadet League of Canada until then.

If you have any questions, please feel free to speak to any of the SSC members or contact Susan Trimble at 872.chairperson@cadetsair.ca.