BC Air Cadet Media Competiton

2025 BC Air Cadet Media Competition - Announcement

CADET MEDIA COMPETITIONWHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT AIR CADETS? ENTER TO WIN UP TO $100 IN EACH CATEGORY Every individual gets something different out of their Cadet experience. We want you to express that in a drawing, painting, or photograph. TOPIC:  WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT AIR CADETS? The British Columbia Provincial Committee of the Air Cadet League of Canada, would like to showcase your creativity on our new website at https://bc-aircadetleague.com/ The contest deadline is…

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The BCPC bids a fond farewell to some wonderful volunteers

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We have a marvelous group of volunteers that have given much of their time, knowledge and energy throughout the years. It is with great fondness that we say thank you to these deserving volunteers that have decided to leave us as volunteers but will always remain a part of the BCPC family: Darcy Dean, South Vancouver Island Wing Chair Susan (Susi) Midgley, League Representative for 232 Big Horn, Oliver Paul Strangway, League Representative for 135…

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Welcome to our newest League Member – Dr. Tracy Adole

Portrait of Dr. Tracy Adole

Please join the BC Provincial Committee in welcoming Dr. Tracy Adole as our newest League Member. Dr. Tracy Adole, hailing from Ughelli, Nigeria, is a dedicated leader and educator with a passion for community service. She is married to Air Vice Marshal AO Adole of the Nigerian Air Force and cherishes family life with their daughter, Alicia. Her educational journey reflects a quest for knowledge, culminating in a Doctor of Philosophy in Geography & Environment…

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Retirement Announcement for Mr. James (Jim) Lewall

Portrait of James Lewall - BCPC

MR. JAMES (Jim) LEWALL Jim Lewall started with the Cadet organization as a volunteer with the Navy League of Canada. He moved on to volunteer with the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corp in Gibsons, BC. Jim then went to Grand Forks, BC where he became a Civilian Instructor with the Air Cadets. He enrolled as an Officer Cadet in May of 2005 subsequently taking on the role of Commanding Officer in November of 2005. Jim…

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Honorary Patron of the Air Cadet League of Canada, BC Provincial Committee

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The Air Cadet League of Canada, British Columbia Provincial Committee is proud to announce Her Honour, the Honourable Wendy Cocchia, C.M., O.B.C., LL.D. (Hon) Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia has accepted our invitation to be our Honorary Patron. The Honourable Wendy Cocchia is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and dedicated community leader in British Columbia and Canada. A champion for disability rights and services, Her Honour is the co-founder of the Pacific Autism Family Network in British…

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Welcome to our newly appointed Director – George Hinton

Portrait of George Hinton - BCPC

George Hinton was born in Hanover ON and began his Cadet career at the age of 13 by joining RCSCC Warspite in Kitchener ON. In 1974, his family moved to Richmond and he joined RCSCC Bicknell. In 1975 having developed a keen interest in aviation he transferred to 655 Richmond Squadron RCACS. In the spring of 1977, he joined the primary reserve and was sworn into the 12th Service Battalion which at that time was…

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The BCPC bids a fond farewell to Jennifer McEwan

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Born in Prince Rupert, Jennifer has lived in Vancouver, North Delta, Oakville and Burlington, Ontario and now resides in Abbotsford BC, where she and her husband, Phillip, have lived for the past 24 years and raised two children Malcolm and Aimee Marie, both of whom graduated from the cadet program and are soon to be graduating from university. Jennifer spent 14 years as a Registered Nurse specializing in Orthopaedics, Neurology and General Surgery. Prior to…

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BCPC Elects 2024-2025 Board of Directors

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Glen WatsonPresident Lydia Ting1st Vice PresidentTraining & Education Andrew KingVice PresidentSqn LiaisonCorporate AffairsFund Raising James HollisDirectorTreasurer Tom PowellDirectorAviation Norm ScottDirectorIndustry Partners Jennifer McEwanDirectorEffective SpeakingBCPC AGM Ilona TurraDirectorRisk Management Angela SargentDirectorPublic Relations Gail ElgertDirectorHuman ResourcesNSTC

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BCPC Re-Elects President for 2024-2025

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Major (Ret) Glen R. Watson, MTS, CD The Board of Directors of the Air Cadet League of Canada, British Columbia Provincial Committee is pleased to announce the re-election of our President, Glen Watson. Glen Watson was born in Vancouver BC and grew up first in Texas and then in Vancouver where he was active with 111 Air Cadet Squadron from 1974-1979. Upon aging out of cadets he was the squadron WO1. While in cadets, Glen…

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