Membership Info

Join Our Board – Help Shape the Future of 808 (Thunderbird) Wing

Each year, we look for enthusiastic individuals to join our board and help guide the 808 (Thunderbird) Wing. Our goal is to ensure the Wing continues to grow and evolve in line with our Constitution, by-laws, and, most importantly, the wishes of our membership.

We’re building a welcoming community at the Wing—one that embraces our members, Cadets, and the wider community. Inclusivity and fresh ideas are key, and that’s why we need more voices at the table. When only a small group carries the load, it’s easy for ideas to become repetitive and energy to wane.

If you’re interested in becoming a “Member at Large” and contributing to our fantastic board, we’d love to hear from you before our AGM on October 26th. You may also know someone who would be a great fit—please feel free to encourage them to join the Wing and get involved.

We are especially looking for someone to take on the Membership role. If that sparks your interest, I’d be happy to share more details about the position.

Our board meetings are held every couple of months and usually last about an hour (sometimes a little longer). We work well together, keep things enjoyable, and always aim to support one another.

Please consider joining us—you can truly make a difference!

**Please note you must be a member to sit on the board but not to just volunteer**

who are we?

808 (Thunderbird) Wing

Royal Canadian Air Force Association

Nanaimo, BC – Since 1966

WHO ARE WE?

We are the 808 (Thunderbird) Wing of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association, proudly serving the Nanaimo area since 1966. Our organization began with a mission to support retired Air Force members and has grown to include veterans, aviation enthusiasts, and community-minded citizens from all walks of life.

WHAT DO WE DO?

Our mission is to serve youth, seniors, and the greater community—with a special focus on the 205 (Collishaw) Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron. Our building provides space for social events, meetings, and cadet activities—all sustained by the hard work and dedication of our members.

WHY JOIN US?

Today’s economic pressures are creating challenges for both seniors and youth.

Seniors are facing service cutbacks, longer medical wait times, and financial strain.

Youth programs like cadets are underfunded, despite being proven tools for leadership, skill-building, and citizenship.

We sponsor 205 Squadron, helping provide what the government no longer can—scholarships, equipment, and opportunity.

But we need help.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

By becoming a member, you’ll join an organization with purpose.

Support youth development

Uplift our senior members

Preserve stories and history

Share your energy, talents, and ideas

Whether you’re a veteran or just passionate about giving back—you belong with us.

LET’S CHAT!

808 Wing Associate Membership

Associate Membership is managed at the local level and is open to any person of good character who has reached the age of majority, who subscribes to the aims and objectives of the Association and is willing to abide by the Association rules and regulations. A background in uniformed service or aviation is not required.

Associate members are entitled to all privileges of the 808 Wing excluding the right to hold the office of President or Vice-President.

RCAFA Regular Membership

Regular membership is managed at the National level and is open to serving and retired uniformed and civilian members of the RCAF, RCMP, Air Cadets, any civil aviation field, and other persons who are committed to the goals of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association, National. In addition to their entitlement to all the privileges of the 808 Wing including the right to vote at all regular or special meetings and to run for election to any position on the Wing Executive, they are entitled to vote at the National level and to run for election at the National level.

Dual Memberships

Dual memberships, Associate and Regular, are available for partners sharing a household.

Application Forms for New Membership

Applicants must complete the one the applicable application form provided below and be sponsored by a current member in good standing. Please print the application form and fill out and mail to the address on the form or have your sponsor to submit for verification and processing.

Associate Membership Application

Regular Membership Application

Membership Fees for 2025-26

Wing Associate Single Member $50
Wing Associate Dual Members $60
RCAFA Regular Single Member $70
RCAFA Regular Dual Members $100

The rates listed above include both the Local Wing (Association Member) and National (Regular Member) fees. If you have paid the National portion of your Regular Membership fees directly to RCAFA, please submit the $15 local Wing fee to us by one of the Fee Payment Options.

Mid-year pro-rated fees

Pro-rated fees will be determined by the Membership Coordinator for applications received at various times throughout the year.

Fee Payment Options

E-Transfer the amount of the Membership Fee plus add $1.25 to cover bank fees to 808wingtreasurer@gmail.com. In the message line be sure to identify yourself and include your full contact information.
We now accept debit, Visa, Master Card in person at 808 Thunderbird Wing.
Cheque made payable to 808 Thunderbird Wing. Cheques to be mailed to 808 Thunderbird Wing, PO Box 123, Station A, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5K4.

If you have any questions regarding the Fee Payment Options, contact the Treasure 808wingtreasurer@gmail.com.

If you have any questions regarding Membership, contact the Membership Coordinator membership@808thunderbirdwing.com.

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