Supporters

In no particular order, we would like to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude and thanks to the following that have assisted 3 Squadron during 2023-2024 (more to come): 

• Joni Anderson, Allied Associates LLP Chartered Accountants 

• Axiom Mutual Insurance Company

• Enbridge Gas

• Royal Canadian Legion, Sir Arthur Currie Branch 116 (Strathroy)

• Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 251 (Mount Brydges)

• Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 598 (Delaware)

• Air Cadet League of Canada, Ontario Provincial Committee

• Dept. of National Defence

• Royal Canadian Air Force Association, 427 Wing (London)

• Best Storage - Strathroy

• Huskey Travel Centre, Nilestown

• Contributors to Tag Days

• Contributors to Harvey's/Swiss Chalet Day

• 50-50 purchasers at Strathroy-Caradoc Cruisers Car Show

• OPC 50-50 ticket purchasers

• Nevada, Popcorn, Coffee & Pizza purchasers

• Parents, Sponsoring Committee members, Officers, Instructors and Volunteers

In no particular order, we would like to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude and thanks to the following that have assisted 3 Squadron during 2021-2022: 

• Air Cadet League of Canada, Ontario Provincial Committee

• Dept. of National Defence

• Best Storage - Strathroy

• Strathroy Toastmasters

• Contributors to Tag Days

• OPC Lottery & 50-50 ticket purchasers

• Flipgive users

• Nevada purchasers

• Parents, Sponsoring Committee members, Officers, Instructors and Volunteers

In no particular order, we would like to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude and thanks to the following that have assisted 3 Squadron during 2019-2020: 

• Air Cadet League of Canada, Ontario Provincial Committee

• Dept. of National Defence

• IBM Canada Employees' Charitable Fund

• Karl Pfister

• Royal Canadian Legion, Sir Arthur Currie Branch 116 (Strathroy)

• Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 251 (Mount Brydges)

• Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 598 (Delaware)

• Royal Canadian Air Force Association, 427 Wing (London)

• Pawlooza

• Quenneville family

• Strathroy Toastmasters

• London International Air Show

• Contributors to Tag Days

• Nevada purchasers

• Parents, Sponsoring Committee members, Officers, Instructors and Volunteers

Libro Financial  2007

Joni Anderson, CPA Allied Associates LLP 2024

Lions Club (Strathroy)  2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Lions Club (Poplar Hill)  2017

Royal Canadian Air Force Association, 403 Wing (Sarnia)  2006

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 598 (Delaware)  2019

Royal Canadian Legion, Sir Arthur Currie Branch 116 (Strathroy)  2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024

Royal Canadian Legion, Reg Lovell Branch 219 (Glencoe)  2011

The estate of Flt. Lt. (Ret) Stuart May  2012

Town of Strathroy  2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Walmart Canada, Strathroy   2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021

Axiom Mutual Insurance Company

G2G Driving Academy Inc.

Municipality of North Middlesex

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 510 (Melbourne)

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 422 (Ailsa Craig)

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 341 (Parkhill)

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 176 (Forest)

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 251 (Mount Brydges)

Strathroy Shrine Club

Watford Optimist Club

Watford Rotary Club

Enbridge

Branch 116 (Sir Arthur Currie Branch), Royal Canadian Legion have been active supporters of this squadron since its formation. They have generously allowed the 3 Striker Squadron to use their facilities for training, banquets and BBQs.  They provide both monetary and resource support for squadron training and several Squadron awards are funded and presented by Br 116. In turn, cadets participate in Legion community activities, including Remembrance Day parades, war graves maintenance and the sale of poppies.

The Royal Canadian Legion is Canada’s largest veterans’ association. It is comprised of more than 300,000 members in over 1,400 branches across Canada. The Legion has assumed a major responsibility for perpetuating the tradition of Remembrance in Canada and organizes and conducts the annual National Poppy and Remembrance Campaign. From providing advocacy support to affordable housing and outreach programs, the Legion makes a difference in the daily lives of Veterans and their families. Their community support extends to youth through education, sport and leadership training. As part of its Youth Program, the Legion sponsors the “Outstanding Cadet of the Year Award” at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa, and is the official sponsor of approximately 120 air cadet squadrons across Canada.

The financial contribution of the Department of National Defence (DND) is to fund the instructional staff (officers of the Cadet Instructors Cadre (CIC) and civilian instructors), the core curriculum, cadet uniforms, summer camps and scholarship courses which include gliding and power pilot licences and foreign exchanges. 

Our local Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC) annually undertakes to provide: accommodation, a supplementary budget, asset insurance, equipment and funds for optional activities not covered by Department of National Defence. The Air Cadet program would not be available to the community without DND making this substantial investment in our youth. Seven decades of building Canada’s future leaders is but one of the accomplishments made due to the sustained support of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces and for which everyone involved with the program says a sincere “Thank You”.

From Cadets Canada, Renewal

Here are the defining principles which characterize the Cadet program:

• Invite all Canadian Youth.  Cadet and Junior Canadian Ranger Programs are open to all youth age 12 to 18. There will be no artificial barriers developed which preclude participation based on gender, race, culture, religion, education, socioeconomic status or ability, and all reasonable efforts to accommodate will be made. 

• Instill Canadian Military Values.  The development of the Cadet and JCR Programs is guided by the best of Canadian military values and ethics which focus on respecting the dignity of all people, serving Canada before self, and obeying and supporting lawful authorities. Additionally, Cadets and JCRs will gain a better appreciation of the specific values of duty, loyalty, integrity, courage, stewardship, and excellence. 

• Develop Citizenship, Leadership, and Fitness.  The Cadet and JCR Programs help participants progressively develop into adults who contribute positively to Canadian society as leaders, while instilling a lifelong appreciation of health and fitness. 

• Balance Safety and Challenge.  Youth and their parents will have confidence that the activities and events are challenging, yet safe and that the adults leading the program are of unquestionably high moral character. 

• Leave a Positive Lifelong Impact.   It is imperative that Cadets and JCRs remember the experience positively to help guide their development as productive Canadians.