Squadron Sponsoring Committee

• Update League Liaison Member status of Squadron activities.
• Arrange the year's meetings schedule for SSC. Add new members as required.
• Arrange first meeting of the Committee with the Commanding Officer to approve budget for upcoming training year.
• Submit the Annual Squadron Sponsoring Committee Financial Report (Form ACC9). These are due no later than the end of October.
• Register and Screen your new SSC members.
• Arrange Training session for new members.
• Plan and conduct recruiting activities for cadets and volunteers.
• Conduct a welcome evening and program briefing for parents and families. Discuss the planned program and expectations.
• Register for the ACL (MB) Inc. Annual General Meeting in October.

Squadron Sponsoring Committee

• Update League Liaison Member status of Squadron activities.
• Manitoba Annual General Meeting
  14 Oct 2024
• Ensure the ACC9 is completed and submitted  - by October 31.
• If possible, visit the Gliding Center when your Squadron is scheduled to fly.

Squadron Sponsoring Committee

• Update League Liaison Member status of Squadron activities MPC4900 due by November 30.
• Participate in local and squadron Remembrance Day Ceremonies.
• Cadets planning to apply for Air Cadet League National Courses, including Scholarships and Exchanges, will be starting their application process now. Be prepared to make recommendations on the cadet's application form and to participate in Interview Boards and interview practices.
• Plan to organize a squadron Effective Speaking Competition for the cadets to be completed by no later than mid-February. Information about the Effective Speaking Competition is provided on the Air Cadet League Website (www.aircadetleague.com).
• Begin planning for squadron December social activities.
• Assist with squadron fundraising activities as identified in the annual training program.
• Review the budget following fall fundraising activities and adjust if necessary.

Squadron Sponsoring Committee

• Update League Liaison Member status of Squadron activities.
• Select squadron's Effective Speaking candidates.
• Help conduct squadron-level Interview Boards for cadets applying for National Courses; the local interview is a good training opportunity to help cadets prepare for the Provincial interviews in February.
• Conduct any planned holiday activities.

Squadron Sponsoring Committee

• Update League Liaison Member status of Squadron activities.
• Cadets write their flying/gliding scholarship qualifying exams at specified examination centers.
• Ensure that properly completed and documented applications for Air Cadet League National Courses are mailed to the Provincial Office on time (mid January).
• Review the budget and make adjustments, if required.
• Advise League Liaison Member of the date of the Annual Ceremonial Review once it has been finalized.
• Work with Treasurer and Commanding Officer to organize Manitoba Air Cadet Raffle. The Squadron will receive its quota of tickets at the end of January, or earlier if possible.

Squadron Sponsoring Committee

• Update League Liaison Member status of Squadron activities.
• Assist Commanding Officer in arranging transportation for cadets to attend Provincial Interview Boards.
• Scholarship and bursary applications should be completed and sent in.
• This year's Advanced Training Selection Boards (Date TBD-usually mid month)
• Effective Speaking candidates must be identified to the Effective Speaking Coordinator by March 30, 2024 (use ACC54 form)

Squadron Sponsoring Committee

• Update League Liaison Member status of Squadron activities.
• Work with Commanding Officer during initial planning for Annual Ceremonial Review.
• Assist with squadron fundraising activities as identified in the annual training program.
• Review budget and make necessary adjustments.
• Spring Break Trip as part of optional training activities.

Squadron Sponsoring Committee

• Update League Liaison Member status of Squadron activities.
• Effective Speaking Competitions Provincial (dates TBD)
• Continue to work with Commanding Officer planning for the Annual Ceremonial Review.
• Review Raffle ticket sales and seek additional tickets, if required.
• Plan to travel to the Gliding Centre with the squadron for familiarization flying.
• Assist with squadron fund raising activities as identified in the annual training program.

Squadron Sponsoring Committee

• Update League Liaison Member status of Squadron activities.
• CampAP & CTC selections announced
• Continue to work with Commanding Officer planning for the Annual Ceremonial Review.
• Assist with squadron fundraising activities as identified in the annual training program.
• Final budget review. Did fund raising activities meet their goals? Arrange a planning meeting with the Commanding Officer for next year's program.

Squadron Sponsoring Committee

• Update League Liaison Member status of Squadron activities.
• Attend the Annual Ceremonial Review and complete necessary paperwork with Liaison Member (CF 790).
• Wrap up training activities for the year. Ensure that all bills and invoices are paid.
• Review past years program and set plan for next year. Get ready to rest and relax during the summer months... you deserve it!

Squadron Sponsoring Committee

• Advise League Liaison Member of any irregularities.
• Complete end-of-training year activities (such as the annual report) and finish paying all bills and invoices for ACR.
• Plan to visit an Air Cadet Summer Training Center, in conjunction with a graduation parade. See the Graduation calendar on the Provincial Web Site.
• Schedule meetings with the Commanding Officer to begin preparing the budget for the upcoming training year.
• Recruit new members for the SSC and squadron.

Squadron Sponsoring Committee

• Advise League Liaison Member of any irregularities.
• Ensure that all bills and invoices are paid off by the end of the month (the end of your fiscal year).
• Summer Training Graduations.
• Initiate cadet recruitment initiatives.