Fundraising Information
Founded in 2012, 952 ‘WestJet’ Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron (RCACS) joined the ranks of some of the oldest Air Cadet Squadrons across Canada.
Cadet programs are the largest federally sponsored youth programs in Canada enabling youth to participate in the program free of charge.
However, this is only partial funding, as each squadron is responsible for raising additional funds to provide the best possible opportunities and additional experiences.
Experiences include marksmanship, skills development, leadership, effective speaking, familiarization flights, gliding, field training exercises, field trips and more.
Coordinated by our amazing Squadron Sponsoring Committee comprised of parent volunteers, fundraising activities can include:
Bottle drives
Cash calendars
Apple sales
Direct donations
Purdy’s Chocolates
and more!
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
Purdy’s Chocolates
Purdy's chocolates just in time for Christmas! One of our most popular fundraisers! Each year our cadets help raise funds through our Purdys fundraiser by reaching out to family, friends, and neighbours for all of their chocolate needs. Our squadron receives 25% percent of the proceeds.
If you’d like to support us by purchasing some very sweet Christmas gifts for friends, family and yourself watch for the link to order.
Alberta Air Cadet League
Cash Calendar
October/November
The Alberta Provincial Committee Air Cadet League of Canada sells cash calendars annually which benefits both the squadron and the league. Each cadet will receive a 3 calendars to sell to Alberta Residents 18 years and older. 952 ‘WestJet’ receives a up to 75% of the proceeds from these sales to put toward squadron activities and equipment.
If every family buys three calendars and sells them to their friends and family we will sell out. Let’s go 952!
YEAR ROUND
Bottle Depot
In addition to monthly bottle drives at the squadron, you can donate your bottle return money directly to 952 ‘WestJet’ all year round at the Cochrane Bottle Depot. All you have to do is tell them that you want to donate the money to 952 ‘WestJet’ Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron bottle drive.
Direct Donations
ONGOING
Finally, although we are not a registered charity we can accept donations. Cheques can be made out to the Air Cadet League of Canada requesting that the donation be directed to 952 ‘WestJet’ RCACS.
If you are interested in helping with any of the above fundraisers or would like to be part of the fundraising & events committee, please contact the SSC Fundraising Committee Chair at fundraisingfor952cadets@gmail.com.