Sponsors

The Sponsoring Committees are supervised by the Air Cadet League of Canada, provincial Committees (for us, it is the Alberta committee). The Air Cadet League requires a minimum of 5 members on the sponsoring committee: the president/chair; the vice-president/vice-chair, the treasurer, secretary and one member.

Host Lions Club

The Air Cadet League requires all squadrons to have a sponsor. For 533 Sabre Squadron, the sponsor since 1958 is the St. Albert Host Lions Club who provide some funding and support.

Friends of 533 Society

The Squadron Sponsoring Committees are supervised by the Air Cadet League of Canada, Provincial Committees (for us, it is the Alberta Committee). The Air Cadet League requires a minimum of 5 members on the SSC. The President/Chair, Vice-President/Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and one Director.

Effective September 1, 2024, the Friends of 533 Squadron Society is the Squadron Sponsoring Committee.

The roles and responsibilities of the sponsoring committee are (major ones):

- Obtain suitable accommodations for training
- Recruitment of cadets and publicize activities of the squadron
- Providing and managing all financial matters and administrative needs of the squadron
- Provide supervision of squadron finances and provide a report to the Provincial Committee of the Air Cadet League annually on the finances of the Squadron (ACC9)

Provide training aids and equipment including band instruments not supplied by the CF
See that the squadron is conducted in accordance with League rules and regulations
Provide squadron representation in the local community
Provide any additional needs of the squadron such as recreational programs, transportation and the like
Make recommendations through the Provincial Committee regarding appointment, transfer or release of CIC officers of cadet squadrons. Assist in enrolling suitable candidates for officers and civilian instructors or volunteers
Providing necessary input to cadet applications for summer training
Providing transportation, when not available from CF for local training exercises
Liaison with other cadet units
Providing awards, trophies, etc. to recognize proficiency

While the basic cadet program is free, much of our programming does require funding. This year the 533 Sabre Squadron is proud to offer the following optional programs: Biathlon, Drone Pilot Training, Band, Power Familiarization flights, Drill Team, Effective Speaking, Marksmanship, Citizenship Tours and Geocaching. This year our fundraising goal is $30,000.00 to maintain these programs.

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Board of Directors Sept.1/25 – Aug. 31/26

President – Claude Carignan

Vice-President – Les Hall

Secretary – Laura Ragosin

Treasurer – Karee Moffatt

Director at Large – Karen Koyich

Director at Large – Pati Goncalves

Director at Large – Correna Bleutchen

Director at Large – Mary Jane Mofford

Introducing the Family Commitment Program:

We’re excited to launch our Family Commitment Program this year! 💪 Each family is asked to choose one of the following options to support our squadron:

- Option 1: Commitment Payment
  💵 A contribution of $500 per cadet or $800 for families with two or more cadets to cover essential squadron costs.
- Option 2: Commitment Hours in Lieu of Payment
  🕒 25 hours of involvement for one cadet or 40 hours for families with two or more cadets over the year.

Please contact Friends of 533, via email, if you have any questions.