Some of our committee have previously been a cadet or a member of Staff, and some are family members of both past and present cadets.
One of most important functions we are responsible for is to provide the much needed financial support required to help the squadron run effectively and to ensure cadets receive the funds needed to help them achieve the cadet experience. We are also here to support the Commanding Officer by all means possible to increase the effectiveness of the squadron.
Other Things We Do
We plan and arrange squadron social events such as BBQ’s, trips out to museums, places of interest or activity centres, and we assist on the more formal events such as the squadron awards night.
We arrange and supervise fundraising events. These provide a much needed source of income for squadron funds and have ranged from bag packs to pulling an aircraft.
We look to work with the local community to support events and to also find new opportunities to promote the Squadron.
We also help with logistical support, and are the main drivers of the Squadron minibus in order to provide cadet and, or, equipment transport for trips and events.
Taking an interest in Squadron activities is also part of our role. Members of the committee usually attend at least one parade night a week, and in addition to financial duties – repayments of claims etc – we also talk to both cadets and staff, to listen, support and to feedback ideas. We also sometimes end up helping out with some of the back ground activities on a night – be it (often) I.T support, visitor assistance, or to give any other help that we can.
We also take the lead on some of the projects that can assist the Squadron in its aims; this allows the staff to keep their focus on the cadets and running of the squadron.
At least once a year we come down to the squadron and tidy up the grounds, Basically, anything we can do to help – we will.
Get Involved
Many parents, friends, and members of the community get a great deal of enjoyment and fun out of assisting 'their' squadrons as members of the Civilian Committee. As a committee, we meet to our own timetable, usually once-a-month, under the direction of our committee Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer, and once a year we host an AGM (Annual General Meeting)
If you are interested in joining our committee or want to find out more, please get in touch or fill in our Enquiry Form where you can request more information. We would love to have you onboard!