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JUNE 2015 DESPATCHES
THIS ISSUE..
Effective Speaking & Debating Competition Results
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OPC League Day at CSTC Trenton
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CSTC Graduation Parade Dates
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Ontario Trillium Foundation Funding Updates
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2015 Conference & AGM
National Award Recipients
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2015 Golf Tournament (August 27)
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Halenda Pepperoni Stix
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2015 Warrior’s Day Parade
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IACE Kit - Whose Responsibility?
Staff Email Addresses & Telephone Extensions
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Individual Award Nominations
Top Cadet Nominations
PDF-Fillable Nomination Forms
Air Cadet League of Canada
Ontario Provincial Committee
Regional Police VSS
Application Form &
Authorization Letter
The Peel Regional Police have updated their application form and authorization letter which is available from the OPC office. Effective July 1, only the new appli-cation form and authorization letter will be accepted and must have ORIGINAL signatures from the OPC authorized signing officers and by the applicant. The volunteers must be residents of Brampton or Mississauga and provide proof of address upon submission.
The new forms will be sent to the SSCs in Brampton and Mississauga. If you require Peel Regional Police Applications, please contact Silva Chan:
Planning for a New LHQ or
Expanding to Multiple Facilities?
Here is a useful list of factors applicable to all OPC Squadrons who may need to undertake a search for a new LHQ or multiple facilities. It has been derived from decision sessions carried out by the SSC of 714 RCAirCS in Wasaga Beach, and would have to be scaled to an individual unit’s enrolment and budget.
1. Attendance: Effect on Cadet initial and on-going attendance.
2. Location: Availability of public transit; Emergency response times; Winter condition of approach road and parking area.
3. Site: Physical properties of the building: Floor size; Details of office and storage space; Classroom space; Janitorial services and conditions; Prox-imity to outside training facilities.
4. Contract Commitment: Flexibility and sustainability.
5. Access: Drop-off and pick-up for non-Parade events; Access for personnel outside of Parade nights.
6. Recruitment: Effect on catchment area.
7. Fundraising: Effect on sponsorships, donations and potential grants.
8. Identity: Effect on visibility and community ownership.
9. Cost: Amount required per year of operation.
He Said, She Said
The silver-tongued cadets from the thirteen OPC regions showcased their gift of gab on the weekend of April 25 and 26 at Mohawk College in Hamilton, for the Provincial Effective Speaking and Debating Competitions.
It was a close fight amongst the top 3 winners in Effective Speaking: Sgt Benn Fisher from 155 Squadron in Sault. St. Marie won first place with his oratory on “Education Can Happen Outside the Classroom”. “How has being a Cadet Affected My Life” was the topic for the second place winner, WO1 Megan DeBresser. FCpl Nicholas Vadivelu also spoke about “Education Can Happen Outside the Class-room” and emerged third.
Sgt Benn Fisher subsequently travelled to Edmonton to represent Ontario in the National Effective Speaking Competition on June 18. Fisher brought home the Bronze Medal - finishing third amongst the twelve national finalists.
This was the twelfth year for the Annual Air Cadet Debating Competitions and it is getting bigger and better. The topic for resolution was, “BE IT RESOLVED THAT CANADA NEGOTIATE AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT WITH TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS.” Twenty-six teams and a total of seventy-eight Cadets participated in the competitions and more than forty Cadets attended the Debating workshop. This year’s winners are:
Top Debater: WO2 William Murray - 756 Wild Goose Squadron, Georgetown Top Speaker of the House: Sgt James Nokes – 756 Wild Goose Squadron, Georgetown (Tie) FCpl Michel Beliveau – 779 Black Knight Squadron, Mount Hope
1st Place (Gold) 756 Wild Goose Squadron, Georgetown Romeo Team WO2 Richard Vincente • WO2 William Murray • Sgt James Nokes
2nd Place (Silver) 540 Golden Hawks Squadron, Oakville November Team WO1 Anirudh Nathan-Iyer • FSgt Saige Mukerjee • Cpl Shlok Rai
3rd Place (Bronze) 166 Bulldog Squadron, North York Juliette Team FSgt Kevin Zhang • Cpl Varun Venkataramanan • Cpl Yong Da Li
Congratulations to all participants, winners and coaches!
2015
Here is the overall itinerary:
1. 0900 hrs – Graduation Parade and Ceremony at the Trenton Cadet Training Centre (TCTC) parade
square (we will provide directions… on the main base, south side of Highway 2 far west end, Trenton ON, off of 401 corridor). Approx. 600 Cadets will be graduating on this day. We will meet you at the South Gate and personally Escort your group.
2. There will be an opportunity to meet some of the TCTC staff and possibly some Air Cadets immediately following the parade.
3. 1100 hrs – Invitation to the Officers Mess for social time and a luncheon where your group will meet
OPC Governors and Directors and DND staff involved with Air Cadets. Cadets in the music program will be on hand for a short time to provide some musical entertainment and carry out a presentation.
4. 1230 hrs – Drive to Mountain View Cadet Flying Site (south of Belleville) for a personal tour of the
Gliding School, meet some staff and view the gliding program. If logistics work all efforts will be made to get some of your folks flying / gliding on this day or a future date and time will be booked.
Air Cadet-OPC
League Day
When:
Thursday July 23 / 2015 @ 9AM
Where:
TCTC @ 8 WING TRENTON
Who:
OPEN TO ANY OPC LEAGUE
MEMBERS AND CADET/ OPC SPONSORS
2015 Cadet Training Centre Graduation Parade Dates
CSTC / COURSES PARADE DATE PARADE START TIME
BLACKDOWN
RCSU(C) Change of Command Wednesday, July 8 0900 hrs
BLACKDOWN
League Day Saturday, July 25 0900 hrs
BLACKDOWN
Basic Serials 1 Friday, July 24 1000 hrs
BLACKDOWN
Sunset Ceremony Friday, August 7 1000 hrs
BLACKDOWN
Basic Serials 2 / Final Grad Parade Thursday, August 13 1800 hrs
CONNAUGHT
Final Grad Parade Thursday, August 13 1400 hrs
TRENTON
General Training 1 Friday, July 17 0930 hrs
TRENTON
Basic Series A / OPC Luncheon Friday, July 24 0930 hrs
TRENTON
General Training 2 Friday, July 31 0930 hrs
TRENTON
Final Grad Parade Thursday, August 13 0930 hrs
CRGS - CANADADORE COLLEGE
Airport Ops & Aircraft Maintenance Friday, August 14 TBC
CRGS - MOUNTAIN VIEW
Glider Pilot Wings Parade Thursday, August 13 1330 hrs
CRGS - POWER PILOT WINGS
PARADES
Windsor Flying Club (Windsor)
Diamond Flight Centre (London)
Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre
Friday, August 21
(At four locations)
1330 hrs
(At four locations)
AERONCA - Former Jazz Hangar
(London International Airport)
Aviation Technology & Maintenance
Tuesday, July 28 1300 hrs
The OTF awards approximately $110 million/year to more than 1,300 community organizations in Ontario.
Many squadrons have benefitted in the past from receiving OTF grants. These have ranged from purchase
of music and sports equipment to capital improvement projects.
New For 2015
The OTF has adopted a new approach to what they fund and how they fund projects, in order to align
with their new investment strategy. Application deadline dates have also been adjusted to be accepted
more frequently throughout the year.
What They Fund
They have identified six “Action Areas” (Active People, Connected People, Green People, Inspired People,
Promising Young People, Prosperous People). Correlated to each Action Area are specific outcomes and
results.
How They Fund
Grants are allocated under four different “Investment Streams”: Seed (for new ideas); Grow (for scaling up
successful ideas); Capital (for community infrastructure); and Collective Impact (for bringing about
change with collective action)
Each type of grant has its own criteria, application forms, and deadline dates. Those details are provided
on their website www.otf.ca. Current upcoming deadlines are Aug. 26/15 (Grow Grants) and Sept. 2/15
(Seed and Capital Grants). Collective Impact Grants have no deadline dates as they are accepted on a con-
tinuous basis.
Application Process
Sixteen “Granting Catchment” areas have been identified across Ontario, each with locally based staff and
local volunteer grant review teams. Projects that will benefit more than one geographic area will be con-
sidered “cross catchment”.
Organizations are required to register online with the OTF prior to submission of applications, so eligibil-
ity can be confirmed. (Note: registration opens July 22, 2015). Once this is verified and approved, you will be
given a user ID and password to complete an application.
Over the coming months, the OTF will be holding information sessions around the province (refer to the
“events calendar” on their website for dates and locations). Additionally, questions can be directed to the
OTF by e-mail [email protected] or by calling the OTF Support Centre at 1-800-263-2887.
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) – Funding Updates
2015 AGM and Annual Conference is Taking Shape…
Registration packages coming soon!
2015 Conference and AGM
Please mark Saturday, 31 October 2015 on your calendar. Yes it
is that time of year again to make plans to be present for our
ANNUAL OPC CONFERENCE and AGM. This year’s event will be
held at the Delta Toronto East in Scarborough, Ontario at
Kennedy Road and Highway 401.
The one-day event will be jam-packed with activities, exhibi-
tors, silent auctions, raffles and awards events that bring to-
gether all the best from our previous year and peak our
interest in the future initiatives that will keep the Air Cadet
movement healthy and strong going into our 75th Anniversary
Year!
Our Keynote speaker has yet to be confirmed however we are
working diligently to ascertain a relevant and upbeat individual
who has previous air cadet or military experience and can add
to the ambiance for our Cadets, SSC and military partners and
all of our VIP guests present.
Stay tuned for more announcements on our special guests and
VIP’s!
This year’s program will feature a broad array of Business
focus and Strategic directions; Cadet Honours and Awards;
Learning and Training sessions for our Directors, OPC Members
and SSC’s; Awards and Honours for our League Members,
SSC’s, Squadrons and Officers; Great Food at an Awesome
Venue; Supplier Networking and the chance to re-acquaint
yourself with friends and peers in a relaxed social environment.
BRAVO ZULU - To Our National Award Recipients
At the National AGM of the Air Cadet League of Canada, held during June in Edmonton, AB, the following members of the Ontario Provincial Committee were recognized for their service, accomplishments and dedication to the Air Cadet Program locally, provincially or nationally. We are incredibly proud of each of them.
Medal of Honour
Craig Hawkins, CD, Midland
2015 National Director of the Year Certificate of Honour
Donald A. Berrill, CD, Cambridge LCol (Ret’d) R.E. (Ted) Gilbank, CD, Oshawa
Certificate of Merit
Tammy C. Hooper, 201 RCAirCS, Dorchester | Kimberley J. Thomas, 79 RCAirCS, Port Colborne
Certificate of Recognition
Major Dale C. Bliss, CD, 151 RCAirCS, Oshawa
Major Lisa J. Burton, CD, RCSU(C), Toronto Detachment
Captain Dianne Keene, CD, 99 RCAirCS, Orillia
Captain Melissa Wordragen, CD, 844 RCAirCS, Huntsville
You can reserve your accommodation at the Delta Toronto East anytime.
PARKING IS COMPLIMENTARY!
How to Book Room and Rate:
$118 plus 13% tax, per room, per night
On-line booking link - on its way - you should receive this by next Week
Please have your delegates call our Reservations Department at
416-299-0562 Ext. 6006 or [email protected]
For ease of booking, callers must identify themselves as being with
AIR CADET LEAGUE OF CANADA - ONTARIO or group code GACL2015
0900 ‐ 1130 hrs Annual General Meeting Traditional AGM business
Special presentations and State‐of‐the‐Union address: Aviation / Operations / DND Programs / NACL
1130 ‐ 1200 hrs Board of Governors Meeting New Board meets for formalization
1200 ‐ 1400 hrs Cadet Awards Luncheon Keynote speaker: TBD
1430 ‐ 1700 hrs Workshop Sessions TBD
1800 ‐ 2130 hrs Awards Banquet Keynote speaker (TBD); Head Table, Honours & Awards
2130 ‐ 2300 hrs Reception Entertainment to be Determined
There will be keynote speeches, raffles, auctions, OPC merchandise, exhibitors
and much, much more. A snapshot of our event and activities looks like this: 2015 C
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Thursday , 27 August 2015
1 p.m. Tee‐Off
Deer Creek Golf Club, 2700 Audley Road N.,
Ajax
3 Course Prime Rib Dinner
Golf Cart, GPS, Green Fees
Prizes, Draws, Contests
PLUS: EARLY BIRD +
SPONSORSHOP SPECIALS
Early Birds Catch More than the Worm!
For the THIRD Annual OPC Golf Tournament in support of Ontario Air
Cadets, early birds will definitely catch more than the worm!
Any registered Foursome or Sponsor who submits their registrations by the July 31 Early Bird registration deadline will be eligible for their individual
names to be entered into a draw for an exclusive prize.
What is the prize you ask?
1 of 5 autographed books by Chris Hadfield!
There are exciting opportunities for you to be involved as a Sponsor and Donor… full details are available in the Golf Package at www.aircadetleague.on.ca ! You can join by yourself or book a foursome with friends and enjoy a round of golf on a championship course followed by a delicious meal at an awesome venue. If you are entering as a foursome, submit YOUR TEAM NAME!
2015
Air Cadet - OPC
Golf Tournament
Don’t miss the Early Bird Registration date of July 31!
Don’t take our word for it, talk with the many golfers, sponsors, prize donors, and supporters who were lucky enough to be at the tournament last September, and you will quickly find out that this truly is a day and a charitable event worth attending! If you have any further questions or are interested in sponsorships or donations for this event, please contact Fund Development Manager Vince McGovern by email [email protected] or by telephone at 647‐861‐1018.
HALENDA’S PEPPERONI STIX -
A SECRET TO SUCCESSFUL CADET FUNDRAISING
In the business world millions of dollars are spent each year by companies trying to better understand the consumer and
what motivates the consumer to purchase products or services. Have you ever wondered what motivates people to support
a fundraiser? The answers to this question may make a big difference in your next Cadet fundraiser.
There have been clinical studies published in the Journal of Neuroscience which confirm that donations and support of
charities and fundraisers are usually motivated by the anticipated positive emotions associated with directly helping
individuals who are in need of assistance. International aid organizations helping earthquake or flood survivors always
show images of people in distress in their appeals for help, because it’s proven we respond to helping individuals.
It has also been determined that a key reason people do not support charities or fundraisers is they worry money goes to
administration and not to individuals in need.
It’s the same thing with your Cadet fundraising. If you choose a fundraising program that’s simple and easy for Cadets to
participate in, you will do much better than when fundraising is done only by parent volunteers. People prefer to purchase
a fundraising product from your Cadets because this provides the important emotional reward and connection of giving
directly to the final beneficiary of their support.
A problem with many fundraising programs is they require a lot of selling order taking and administrative skills beyond the
ability of many young people. This is why parents are sometimes on the “front line” of Cadet fundraising. One way to
reduce the “selling” part of fundraising (and the administration associated with order taking fundraising programs), is to
search for products or services that do most of the selling for you.
If people see you are fundraising with products or services that don’t need to be explained AND also present excellent
“perceived value”, it simplifies the purchase decision for them and makes fundraising easier for you. It also makes fundrais-
ing more accessible for your Cadets to participate. You will start to attract people from outside or your usual “circle of
support” and that means incremental fundraising revenue and less volunteer burnout.
For more information on simple, effective and profitable fundraising contact me:
[email protected] or 647 861 1018 anytime!
Warrior’s Day Parade 2015
The Warriors’ Day Parade Council will be hosting the 94th Annual Warriors’ Day Parade at the CNE on Saturday 22 August 2015.
Cadet participation is requested to carry the marching unit identification signs on the right flank of each marching unit and assist otherwise as required.
Cadets are required to wear summer uniform and report directly to the Cadet/Scout Registration Desk in Gore Park no later than 0930 hrs. Gore Park is the small triangular park located immediately east of the Princes' Gate, north of Lakeshore Blvd and south of Fort York Armouries.
Situation: This year's Warriors' Day Parade will be held on Saturday 22 August 2015 at the Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Toronto.
Mission: RC Cadet Corps/Squadrons, Navy League Cadets (LS and above) and Scouts/Guides within GTA are encouraged to attend and participate in this event which serves to remember and thank those Veterans and the sacrifices they have endured to ensure our continuing Freedom.
Execution: Taskings: (see Phase 2)
PHASE 1 /- 0800 t0 0930 hrs
Participating Cadets/Scouts/Guides are to report directly to the Cadet/Scout
Registration Desk located on the west side of Gore Park NLT 0930 hrs on the day of the Parade.
(Gore Park is the small triangular park located immediately east of the Princes' Gate, north of Lakeshore
Blvd and immediately south of Fort York Armouries).
PHASE 2 - 0930 to 1100 hrs
Cadets/Scouts/Guides will be tasked to provide one of the following services;
1. Assist with the de-bussing and boarding of the Veterans from their buses arriving from various hospitals,
2. Ushering VIPs to their proper seating areas,
3. Participating in the Parade itself, or
4. Assisting the Mess Manager as required.
PHASE 3 - 1100 to 1300 hrs
The Parade will step off at 1030hrs. Parade and subsequent events to finish at approximately 1300 hrs.
PHASE 4 - 1300 to 1400 hrs
Cadets to assist with boarding of veterans' buses and other taskings as may be required.
PHASE 5 - 1400 hrs (approximately)
Cadets dismissed.
Upon completion of the Parade, participating Cadets will receive a stipend of ten dollars ($10). Queries regarding this Parade may be directed to Lt(N) Wayne Closs ([email protected]) / (416) 453-2696 Cellular).
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Routes:
The Parade will leave the South Entrance/Exit of Gore Park and proceed westward along the main roadway into the CNE grounds on Princes’ Boule-vard. The Saluting Base is anticipated to be located on the north side of Princes' Blvd in front of The
Direct Energy Centre; the Parade will then continue and terminate in the parking lot on the south side of BMO Field for dispersal. Participants aged 12-18 will be provided with their $10 stipend and CNE Meal Tickets in this area.
Boundaries:
Cadets are not to leave the Parade route until dismissed by unit Supervising Officer(s)/Staff.
Security:
1. Cadets will be supervised by their Squadron Staff.
2. Supervision will cease once the Parade is officially terminated. Parents/Guardians are to be made aware of this fact. Permission forms are to be provided to the unit CO’s stating either: (a) Individual Cadets may remain on the CNE grounds after the Parade, or (b) Parents will arrange for return transportation of their Cadets/Scouts/Guides.
3. Security will be provided by Unit Officers and Staff, Toronto Police Services, Toronto EMS as well as CNE Security staff.
4. Units to obtain permission forms from parents of participating Cadets. Permission forms to also include statements that supervision will terminate at the end of the actual Parade, that parents are responsible for providing adequate transportation for this activity and that a specific declaration be in-cluded granting/denying permission for their Cadet to remain at the CNE after the end of the Parade.
Service Support:
Feeding & Rations: Cadets (aged 12 – 18) will be provided with an honorarium of $10.00 and CNE Meal Tickets (provided as a courtesy by the CNE) along with free admission to the CNE grounds for themselves and their immediate Families (Parents and Siblings).
Transport: Cadets and their Parents are responsible for transportation to and from this event.
Medical: Medical attention will be provided by Toronto EMS and St. John's Ambulance Brigade.
Water: It is the intention of the Warriors’ Day Parade Committee that water will be made available to all participants throughout the Parade as much as possible.
Dress: Cadets are to be in Summer Dress, Officers/Supervisors in appropriate Uniform. Cadets who have been granted permission to remain after the Parade are to bring a change of civilian clothes.
Command & Signal:
1. Parade staff will be present at Gore Park Registration Desk until the Parade steps off.
2. Parade Staff will be present throughout the Parade, at the Dispersal Area (North-West Entrance of BMO Stadium), as well as patrolling throughout the area and along the Parade Route as required as much as the availability of adult personnel permits.
3. Cadets will be briefed, prior to the commencement of the Parade, as to procedures to be followed for emergency events such as: a lost Cadet, injuries, etc.The Warriors’ Day Parade Council Cadet/Scout Li-aison member is Lt(N) Wayne Closs and may be contacted at: 416-453-2696 (Cellular) or [email protected]
Staff Email Addresses & Telephone Extensions
90C Centurian Drive, Suite 203, Markham, ON L3R 8C5
General Line - 905-477-4411 | Facsimile Line - 905-479-2789
Toll-Free Line - 1-800-531-0952
Michael Hopkins, Acting Executive Director /Squadron Operations Manager
([email protected]) Ext 223
Silva Chan, Administrative Assistant ( [email protected]) Ext 221
Nicky Grantham, Financial Services ([email protected]) Ext 230
Vince McGovern, Fund Development Manager ([email protected]) Ext 231
David Brown, Program Development Officer ([email protected]) Ext 224
ROC 3 and ROC 4, NOA and balance of EOA
Linda Finley, Program Development Officer ([email protected]) Ext 227
ROC 7 and ROC 8
Anne Kozich, Program Development Officer ([email protected]) Ext 225
ROC 1 and ROC 2, and balance of COA (except for ROC 3)
Jackie Villanueva, Program Development Officer ([email protected]) Ext 226
ROC 9 and 10, and balance of WOA
International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE) Kit
Whose Responsibility Is It?
The OPC is often asked at this time of year, whether Sponsoring Committees are obliged to pay the full cost of the cloth-ing and items required by a Cadet in their Squadron selected for IACE.
Our best answer is that it is at the discretion of the individual SSC, based on past practices, current financial status, and a vote by the current members. Neither the OPC nor DND covers the cost of the IACE kit.
In the 2015 Joining Instructions, paragraph 27, “In previous years, when Cadets did not have sufficient funds of their own to purchase the IACE official clothing items, various community organizations were thoughtful and generous in seeing that funds were supplied. In some instances, the Squadron Sponsoring Committee as able to to help. If you need such community assistance, do not hesitate to inform your Squadron Commanding Officer. “
The responsibility lies with the Cadet, but there is precedence that most Squadron CO’s or SSC Chairs authorize either some or all of the cost for the uniform, as the clothing can cost up to $700-800.
Individual Award Nominations
Nominations are invited
for Individual Awards presented
annually to Members, CIC
Officers & CI’s, and Community
Stakeholders
Bob McMeekin Special Recognition Awards
Board of Governors Certificates of Recognition
OPC Certificates of Merit
CIC Awards of Excellence
The Honours & Awards Committee is seeking nominations for Awards that recognize the accomplishments, proficiency, and dedicated service of our League and SSC members, CIC Officers and Civilian Instructors, and community stakeholders.
We need you to tell us who those people and organizations are!
Some of our annual Awards - those for Sponsoring Committees and Squadron Proficiency - are determined in consultation with the four RCSU Detachments and Regional Directors / Regional Team Leaders. Nomina-tions for most individual Awards, however, may be submitted by any two members of the Air Cadet Community!
The deadline for nominations is Friday, 4 September 2015.
Further Information:
David D. Hayden, CD David S. Brown, CD, CAE
Chair, Honours & Awards Committee Program Development Officer [email protected] [email protected] 1-800-513-0952 or 905-477-4411 ext 224
Description of Individual Awards The Robert McMeekin Special Recognition Award:
The most prestigious award presented by the OPC. It may be awarded annually to one individual to recognize particularly
outstanding service and dedication; often, but not always, for an extended period of time. The recipient will be an
individual involved in or connected with the Air Cadet Program who has demonstrated an effective and selfless
commitment to the OPC and/or Air Cadets in Central Region generally. Nominations will be accepted from any two
members of the OPC community. For the guidance of proposers: please note that this award is intended to recognize service
at the Provincial or Regional level, not normally at the Squadron level.
Board of Governors Certificate of Recognition:
A prestigious award for any member - at either the Provincial, Regional or Squadron level - who has distinguished him or
herself by stellar, continuous performance, or through an individual act or project conducted on behalf of the OPC. Up to
six Certificates may be presented annually to League members; as well as an additional, limited number for DND partners
or affiliated individuals / organizations. Nominations will be accepted from any two members of the OPC community.
Provincial Certificate of Merit:
Certificates of Merit may be presented to League members at the Provincial, Regional or Squadron Level, DND partners
(CIC / CI / CV), or other individuals or organizations, for work well done over an extended period of time, or for a specific
accomplishment in support of the OPC, a Squadron, a specific Air Cadet activity, or the Air Cadet Program generally. Up to
20 Certificates (10 to League members and 10 to DND partners / other stakeholders) will be considered annually. Nomina-
tions will be accepted from any two members of the OPC community.
Cadet Instructor Cadre Awards of Excellence
Awards of Excellence for CIC Officers:
The OPC annually recognizes up to six outstanding CIC Officers. Notes on the criteria and eligibility for this Award are on
the OPC website. Any member of the OPC community may initiate a nomination; however, it must be endorsed by the ap-
propriate Detachment or RCSU(C) Headquarters, who will forward nominations to the Honours & Awards Committee not
later than 31 August.
Awards of Excellence for Junior CIC Officers:
The OPC also annually recognizes up to four outstanding ‘junior’ CIC Officers (i.e., those holding the rank of Lieutenant, 2nd
Lieutenant, or Officer Cadet). Notes on the criteria and eligibility for this Award are also on the OPC website. Nominations
are made in the same ways as those for the Awards of Excellence.
Awards of Excellence for Gliding Centre / CRGS Officers:
The OPC annually recognizes one outstanding CIC Officer and one outstanding Junior CIC Officer, who are employed at a
Cadet Flying Site and/or the Central Region Gliding School. Notes on the criteria and eligibility for this Award are on the
OPC website. Any member of the OPC community may initiate a nomination; however, it normally originates from OPC
members or DND partners actively involved in the Flying Program. All nominations must be reviewed by the appropriate
Cadet Flying Site Commander and the Regional Cadet Air Operations Officer. The latter will add his endorsement and
submit a priority list to the Committee, not later than 31 August.
In Search of Cadet Excellence
At left is the 2014 Air Cadet of the Year, WO1 Ashley Eugine of Etobicoke. “Chief” Eugine retired April 27 and will begin her second-year studies in Molecular Biology & Genetics at McMaster University in the Fall of 2015.
Nominations are invited
for the top three Cadet Awards
presented annually by the OPC:
BGen Bob Robert Shield
(Cadet-of-the-Year)
Robert Snider Memorial Award
(Outstanding Citizenship)
Peter Stickley Memorial Award
(Outstanding Leadership)
Evaluation and selection of recipients for the OPC’s three senior Cadet Awards will once again be made by the combined efforts of Detachment Air Cells and an OPC Selection Board.
They will be announced and receive their Awards during the Cadet Awards Luncheon, held in conjunction with the OPC’s AGM, at the Delta Toronto East in Scarborough on Saturday, 31 October 2015.
Commanding Officers and Sponsoring Committee Chairs are invited to submit nominations for their “Top Guns” to the appropriate ACO-Air, in order to have them considered, not later than Friday, 31 July 2015.
Details on the process and criteria - AND DEADLINES - follow.
Information Required about Nominees
1. A summary of the nominee’s life accomplishments inside and outside the Air Cadet Program, addressing / including
the following:
An explanation of why the nominee deserves to be considered for the Award.
What impact has the nominee had on the Air Cadet program or their individual unit?
Has the individual demonstrated most or all of the General, Citizenship and Leadership criteria as noted below?
Has the nominee supported the Mission and Principles of the Air Cadet Program?
Other supporting information and references as to the character of the nominee and their standing with others.
General Criteria
1. Has attained the rank of Flight Sergeant.
2. Has attended an Advanced or National Summer Training Course, preferably more than one.
3. Participation as a CSTC Staff Cadet is an asset, but is not a requirement.
4. Receipt of a National Award (e.g., Lord Strathcona Medal) is also an asset, but not a requirement.
5. Displays a high level of personal dress and deportment.
6. Must be a serving Cadet as of 11 Nov 2015.
Leadership Criteria
1. Motivates and inspires the people around them to accomplish more than they normally would.
2. Inspires a high level of commitment from others when taking on initiatives.
3. Creates a compelling vision for the future and helps others understand their role in achieving the goals of the Air
Cadet Program.
4. Actively shares responsibility, authority, information and credit when working towards the achievement of any goal.
5. Gives team members all of the tools, authority and trust needed to complete their tasks.
6. Takes prompt decisive action to resolve issues quickly and effectively when they arise.
7. Communicates in a manner which is fair, straightforward, honourable, and open.
8. Sets a high standard of integrity by leading through example and maintains high personal standards.
Citizenship Criteria
1. Participates in Air Cadet, school and/or community service programs.
2. Shows a positive attitude towards others in the Cadet program, their classmates and community.
3. Displays an understanding and appreciate of civic responsibility.
4. Possesses strength of character and the courage to do what is right in all instances.
5. Promotes citizenship within their Squadron, their school and/or communities through other activities.
6. Motivates others to action for the benefit of the community.
7. Has a good scholastic record.
Selection Process
1. Nominations may be made by COs, SSC Chairs and RCAs through the ACO-Air of each RCSU (c) Detachment to the
OPC Honours & Awards Chair in the following numbers:
NOA – 2 candidates
EOA – 2 candidates
COA – 4 candidates
WOA – 4 candidates
2. Complete Nomination Packages must be received by the respective ACO’s not later than Friday, July 31, 2014.
3. Twelve candidates will be recommended to the OPC Honours & Awards Committee NLT Friday, August 28, 2014.
4. The Committee will appoint a Selection Board which will interview all 12 Cadets during the month of September.
The Selection Board will consist of the following individuals:
Two OPC members appointed by the Honours & Awards Committee;
A DND member, usually an RCA, invited by the OPC.
5. The Board will recommend the best candidate for each of the three awards to the Honours & Awards Committee.
Cadets may only receive one award per selection year.
Format of Awards
1. All 12 finalists will attend the Saturday Cadet Awards Luncheon on Saturday, October 31.
2. All 12 finalists will receive recognition certificates and appropriate press releases as being the OPC “Top Guns” of
that particular year.
3. A bursary program for Award recipients has been established as follows:
OPC Cadet of the Year - $700
Outstanding Citizenship Award - $350
Outstanding Leadership Award - $350
Deadlines
1. Completed Nomination packages submitted to your ACO-Air by July 31.
2. ACO’s to submit names of finalists to the Selection Board by August 28.
3. Selection Board to conduct interviews and recommend Award winners to the Honours & Awards Committee by
September 30.
Further Information
David D. Hayden, CD David S. Brown, CD, CAE
Chair, Honours & Awards Committee Program Development Officer
[email protected] [email protected]
1-800-513-0952 or 905-477-4411 ext 224
PLEASE INDICATE AWARD REQUESTED
AIR CADET LEAGUE OF CANADA ONTARIO PROVINCIAL COMMITTEE
HONOURS & AWARDS NOMINATION FORM INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Robert McMeekin Special Recognition Award CIC Award of Excellence Board of Governors Certificate of Recognition CIC Award of Excellence (Junior Officers) OPC Certificate of Merit CIC Award of Excellence (Gliding Centres)
NOMINEE
Mr Rank: Last Name: Mrs
Ms
Given Names:
Home Address:
Municipality: Province:
Postal Code: Home Phone:
Home E-mail:
The individual being nominated has the following status / affiliation:
OPC Director CIC Officer RCSU(C) / RCAirOps Staff Member
SSC Member Squadron Staff Member Friend / Supporter of Air Cadets
NOMINATOR
Mr Rank: Last Name: Mrs
Ms
Given Names:
Home Address:
Municipality: Province:
Postal Code: Home Phone:
Home Email:
90c Centurian Drive, Suite 203, Markham, Ontario L3R 8C5
Tel.: 905-477-4411 or 1-800-513-0952 ● Fax: 905-479-2789 www.aircadetleague.on.ca
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Secretary, Honours & Awards Committee
AIR CADET LEAGUE OF CANADA ONTARIO PROVINCIAL COMMITTEE
SIGNATURE
Signature of Nominator Date
Signature of Co-Nominator Date
REQUIRED INFORMATION
1. A Completed Nomination Form (signed original).
2. Brief Summary (50 words maximum) – succinctly indicating the reasons you believe this
nominee is a worthy candidate; to be utilized as a Citation.
3. Description (300 - 500 words) – of the nominee and his/her achievements, including
background/service of the nominee.
4. Testimonials – please provide the names (and contact information) of at least two additional
individuals who can attest to the value and impact of the nominee’s achievements.
5. Additional Material (optional) – you may include any additional material in support of this
nomination (i.e., other testimonial letters that add substance to the nominee’s achievement,
publications, media stories, tributes, etc.). Only include additional materials that provide new
information and insight into the nature of accomplishments for review by the Honours & Awards
Committee.
6. Nominees for CIC Award of Excellence – note that the written support of the Area Cadet Officer
– Air (or the RCAirOps O – if applicable) – is mandatory for this award.
ADDRESS
Please send completed nominations to:
Chairman
Honours & Awards Committee or fax to: 905-479-2789
Air Cadet League of Canada (OPC)
90c Centurian Drive, Suite 203 or email to: [email protected]
Markham, ON L3R 8C5
STEPS
Nominations must be received by Friday, 4 September 2015.
Descriptions of the Awards and applicable criteria may be found on the OPC web site.
90c Centurian Drive, Suite 203, Markham, Ontario L3R 8C5 2 Tel.: 905-477-4411 or 1-800-513-0952 ● Fax: 905-479-2789 www.aircadetleague.on.ca
AIR CADET LEAGUE OF CANADA ONTARIO PROVINCIAL COMMITTEE
OPC TOP CADET AWARDS NOMINATION FORM
THE AWARDS Nominees will be considered for the three OPC Top Cadet Awards: Cadet-of-the-Year; Peter Stickley Memorial Award (Leadership); and the Robert Snider Memorial Award (Citizenship). Please indicate if you feel that your Nominee has a particular strength in one of the Award areas:
⃝ All-round Cadet ⃝ Leadership ⃝ Citizenship
NOMINEE Rank: Surname: Given Names:
Squadron: Home Address: Municipality: Postal Code:
Phone:
Email: Date Enrolled: ⃝ Will not Age-Out prior to 11 Nov 2015
DND / LEAGUE AWARDS ⃝ Lord Strathcona Medal ⃝ RCL Cadet Medal of Excellence ⃝ ANAVETS Medal ⃝ RCAFA Medal ⃝ Other National DND or League Awards (list): (We will check to see if the Nominee received an OPC Award)
SUMMER TRAINING
List Advanced and National Summer Training Courses attended, and Staff Cadet positions:
AIR CADET LEAGUE OF CANADA ONTARIO PROVINCIAL COMMITTEE
NOMINATOR Rank: Surname: Given Names:
League / SSC / Staff Position: Email:
Phone:
Signature:
CO-NOMINATOR
Rank: Surname: Given Names:
League / SSC / Staff Position: Email:
Phone:
Signature:
REQUIRED INFORMATION
1. A completed Nomination Form (signed original). 2. Brief Summary (50 words maximum) – succinctly stating the reasons you believe the Cadet is a
worthy candidate; to be used as a citation. 3. Description (500-600 words) – of the nominee and his/her accomplishments, relating them to
fulfillment of the Award criteria. 4. Testimonials – please provide the names and contact information of at least two additional
individuals who can attest to the value and impact of the Nominee’s accomplishments. 5. Additional Material (optional) – you may include additional material in support of the
nomination (e.g., other testimonial letters, publications, media stories, tributes, etc.); however, these should provide new information and insights into the accomplishments of the Nominee – not simply a compilation of press clippings or certificates.
SUBMISSION
Please send complete Nomination Packages to your Area Cadet Officer-Air
And send a copy of the Nomination Form (only) to the OPC Office:
([email protected]) | Fax: 905-479-2789
Nominations must be received not later than Friday, 31 July 2015
