Air Cadets hold open house in Kindersley
By Joan Janzen
The 365 Lloyd Sparky Ament Air Cadet Squadron hosted an open house and information night at the Kindersley Museum on Thursday, September 7th. Air Cadets is open to all youth aged 12-18 years, and a dedicated crew was there to welcome new Cadets and Cadets from the previous year. Civilian Instructor (CI) D. Bird-Hahn, Captain Ian Kehrer, Lieutenant Sheila Kehrer, Captain Monte Sheppard and Captain Danit Vass were all present at the open house.
Captain Vass said their squadron has nine members. New members from Kindersley and surrounding communities are welcome to join, including Kerrobert, Alsask, Eatonia, Rosetown, Coleville and Dodsland.
L-R: Squad Commander Samson Winter and Warrant Officer Taylor Kubik prepare for another fun-filled year.
Captain Danit Vass (left) and Captain Ian Kehrer assist Cadets and their parents in registering for the new year.
The squadron meets on Thursday evenings and is about to start another fun-filled year. All aspects of the program are offered free of charge, although they do conduct fundraisers throughout the year.
The squadron endeavours to develop Saskatchewan youth to become excellent citizens by providing education, recreation, leadership skills and experience in aviation. Qualities the Cadets are encouraged to embrace include loyalty, professionalism, mutual respect and integrity.
“The older Cadets take their classes and are responsible for the younger Cadets,” CI Bird-Hahn explained. “They learn by training the younger ones.”
Cadets have the opportunity to participate in numerous activities and earn awards. Cadets have received awards in public speaking, marksmanship, fitness, service awards and attendance throughout the program. They learn survival skills, conduct drills, participate in curling, learn how to use air rifles and earn promotions.
Each Cadet has the opportunity to pursue specific interests, including a music program and ground school for pilot training. There are several summer camps available for specific instruction.
The 365 Lloyd Sparky Ament Air Cadet Squadron are excited to begin regular training in September and prepare for the upcoming Goose Festival Parade and fly-in breakfast.