BCPC Exemplary Service Recognition – Mrs. Penny Doern

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Please join the BC Provincial Committee in thanking Mrs. Penny Doern for her unwavering passion and dedication to the Air Cadet Program and the Okanagan Squadrons as she hangs her hat up as the Group Chair for the Interior Region. Mrs. Doern has been associated with the Air Cadet program in B.C. since the mid – 1970’s. She became involved with the organization as a volunteer with 396 “City of Prince George” Squadron working in…

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BCPC Announces New Positions

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The British Columbia Provincial committee is pleased to inform you, as previously announced at the BCPC AGM on 4 Oct 2020, that Mr. Don Cann is appointed Group Chair for the Interior Region. Don has a wide range of experience and excellent reputation as a communicator and leader. Whilst he has big shoes to fill, he has the utmost confidence of BCPC and we are positive he will lead the Interior Group well into the…

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BCPC Elects New President for 2020-2021

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The Board of Directors of the Air Cadet League of Canada, British Columbia Provincial Committee is pleased to announce the election of our new President, Theresa (Terri) Hinton. Terri brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position. Terri was born in Victoria, BC and has lived throughout BC. Upon graduating high school, she attended the British Columbia Institute of Technology and graduated from the Vancouver General Hospital School of Medical Technology. Terri worked…

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AC Foundation of BC – LOGO CONTEST

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The Air Cadet Foundation or British Columbia was established in 2006 at the request of individuals who wished to make donations to help sustain and grow the Air Cadet Program in British Columbia. The purpose of the AC Foundation can be found at: AC Foundation Constitution and Bylaws The AC Foundation is a registered Society of BC, as well as a registered Charity with CRA. The AC Foundation is managed by a Board of Directors…

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Letter from BCPC President re Stand Down

April 16, 2020 Greetings All By now you likely will have received notification concerning the extension of the stand down for all cadet related activities up to 31 August 2020. This unfortunately will include all Summer Training activities as well. It is indeed an unfortunate circumstance that will affect all those cadets who were looking forward to attending a Summer Training facility this year but it is one that was made necessary for the protection…

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Scholarships 2020 – Deadline and YCF Scholarship

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NOTICE: Air Cadet League of Canada 2020 Post-Secondary Scholarships Taking into consideration the current situation caused by the COVID-19 virus, we are aware that some cadets may have difficulty being able to obtain all of the information necessary to complete the ACC64 form. The National Scholarships and Awards Committee postpones the date for submission of ACC64 forms to June 1, 2020. Your request will be accepted even if some cadets have difficulty obtaining all the…

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Farewell to Mrs. Joan Irvine

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Joan Irvine has been working with youth and for youth organizations, in both paid and volunteer positions, since she was a teenager herself. In 2009, she became a member of the Squadron Sponsoring Committee of 609 Steveston Squadron, where she held the positions of chair, past chair, and effective speaking coordinator until 2012, when she became a member of the BC Provincial Committee. In 2013, Joan assumed the responsibility of Provincial Coordinator for Effective Speaking…

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COVID-19 IMPACT ON CADET OPERATIONS

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TO: ALL BCPC SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEES AND BCPC MEMBERS FROM: AIR CADET LEAGUE OF CANADA,BRITISH COLUMBIA PROVINCIAL COMMITTEE As you are aware, the threats of the spread and potential health impacts of the recent COVID-19 virus outbreak to our country has necessitated an immediate and extensive response from our Military partners regarding the operations of the Canadian Cadet Organization (CCO). As a preventative measure to protect all Cadets, the Commander of the National Cadet and…

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