About the Parent League

The Parent League is a not-for-profit charity established to run the business of supporting 572 Squadron. It is not part of the Canadian Forces. It consists mainly of parents/guardians of Cadets enrolled in our Squadron. Every parent/guardian who has a Cadet in the program is automatically a member of the Parent League. The Parent League is responsible for generating funds to meet the Squadron’s many financial needs. At present, the annual cost to run our Squadron is about $15,000 each year. This is raised through donations and fundraising events such as casinos, silent auctions, bottle drives, fundraising programs, donations.

In addition, the Parent League organizes volunteers for non-Cadet based activities. We support the Squadron by:

• Running the Canteen during parade nights

• Assisting Cadets in preparation for Scholarship Boards

• Providing volunteers for Cadet activities as directed by the CO

• Renting, purchasing and maintaining band equipment

• Maintaining the Squadron headquarters

• Sponsoring Citizenship Tours

• Recruiting activities, as well as advertising and promoting the Squadron and the Cadet program

• Providing facilities for optional training events that may include catering

Parent League meetings are open to all parents and are held once a month. Meeting dates will be announced in the calendar. The meetings generally last about an hour and cover the general operation of the Squadron. We strongly encourage all parents to attend these meetings as a wealth of information is shared about Cadet functions, the progress being made toward special activities and initiatives, date or schedule changes, and opportunities to ask questions and gain a better understanding of the program. Please consider sending at least one parent/guardian to take notes.

The Parent League, as a registered charity, must annually elect an executive volunteer board of directors. These individuals work on behalf of all parents in roles defined by the Stettler Air Cadet 572 Coyote Squadron Parent League By-laws. The executive works in partnership with the military side of the squadron represented by the Commanding Officer and staff, and the Air Cadet League.  Any parent is welcome to attend the executive meetings, dates for which are published in the calendar and updated on the website. 

Although the efforts of the Committee seem large, many volunteer parents share it. We strive to make most fundraisers into fun events for parents and Cadets alike. Considering the opportunities provided free to your Cadet, the effort is a small one. Please come out and see what you’re missing!