CADETS Be all you
can be…IN | BY JENELLE HYNES
Center • Captain Faye Shore as she is known when she is not checking in Air Canada passengers is also a trained Cadet Glider Pilot
Top Right • Army cadet learns how to repel at the Vernon Army Cadet Training Camp
Bottom Right • WestJet employee Glenn Little and his daughter Taylor Little, recipient of the 2010 Top Junior Cadet Award
W
ith no military base in the immediate vicinity it is always eye catching to see military
personnel in their uniforms at the airport. At YLW however it’s becoming a familiar scene every July and August to see cadets in uniform going through the terminal on their way to camp.
Cadets travel from across Canada to attend the Army Cadet Camp in Vernon while Air Cadets and Sea Cadets in the region fly out of YLW to attend their respective camps across Canada. “We see approximately 1000 cadets through the terminal during this seven week period,” says Fay Shore, Air Canada Jazz employee and a Captain with the 243 Ogopogo Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron.
“Cadets install the attributes of leadership and citizenship. I would like to see every 12 year old try it out and see what they think.”
During the school year Cadets attend weekly meetings where they learn ceremonial drill, first aid, sports and citi- zenship events that support the community. In the summer Cadets have the opportunity to travel to one of 28 summer camps between two to eight weeks on a variety of courses located in different parts of Canada.
Cadets is a free program for boys and girls between the age of 12 and 18 years. Uniforms and training are supplied and even the camps are free – including transportation, lodging and meals.
On May 15, the #243 Ogopogo Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron held their 47th Annual Ceremonial Review in the Shell AeroCentre Hanger at YLW. Kelowna Mayor and Airport Advisory Chair Sharon Shepherd was the Reviewing Officer. This was an opportunity for the Air Cadets to present what they have worked on during the year. Awards were also presented to top cadets of the Squadron. WestJet employee, Glenn Little was a proud father as he witnessed his 15-year old daughter Taylor receive the Top Junior Cadet award. “Cadets is a great program. It teaches them skills and gives them lots of opportunities - plus it keeps them out of trouble,” smiles Glenn, “I am really proud of her.” Taylor is considering a career as a pilot when she is older.
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Recognizing that Air Cadets may move into an aviation career, the Canadian Airports Council (CAC) recently announced at its Annual General Meeting that CAC would provide two scholarships each year valued at $500 each to the Air Cadet with the highest academic standing and the most improved cadet attending the Advanced Aviation Technology Council – Airport Operations summer training course.
Anyone interested in learning more about cadets should visit
www.cadets.ca.
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