During ‘Parade’ on Thursday night, the 37 Bradford ‘Orville Hand’ Air Cadet Squadron welcomed two special guests from the Bradford Lions Club.
Lions President Jennifer Pegg and past president Bob Pegg were on hand to watch the young cadets as they marched and drilled. The Lions then presented a generous gift of $500 from the Club, to support activities for the Cadets.
37 Bradford Squadron meets Thursday evenings at Fieldcrest Elementary School in Bradford, where Cadets between the ages of 12 and 18 learn about aviation and aerospace, leadership, citizenship, drill and other topics from their instructors, before heading into the school gym for the weekly Commanding Officer’s Parade.
On Feb. 6, the Cadets also held an Effective Speaking competition, at the Squadron level.
Suggested topics ranged from ‘What does bravery mean to you?’ to the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Cadets could also choose their own topic, as long as it dealt with Cadet life, science and technology, aviation, or Canadian history or citizenship.
The winners, as chosen by Squadron officers, will have the opportunity to go on to Wing/Regional, Provincial or even National levels of competition.
Participation is optional, but the goal is to “provide an opportunity for Air Cadets to increase their self confidence, and increase their ability to reason, organize and express ideas,” according to the Air Cadet League of Canada.
For more information on the Air Cadet program and 37 Squadron, click here.
The Bradford Legion is the sponsor of the 37 Bradford ‘Orville Hand’ Air Cadet Squadron, and has a number of fundraisers planned this month:
Calling all Darts Players! The Frank Lotto Memorial Dart Tournament will take place at the Bradford Legion, 115 Back St., on Saturday, Feb. 22 – an all-day tourney, in memory of Past President Frank Lotto. Registration is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with an 11 a.m. start for play. Cost is $10 per person, blind draw doubles. Sandwiches and a lunch of Chili and hot dogs are available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds will go towards 37 Bradford Orville Hand Air Cadet Squadron. All welcome.
On Feb. 29 at 7 p.m., there will be an Air Cadet Comedy Night fundraiser. Watch for details.
Regular activities at the Bradford Legion include Saturday Euchre on the first, third and fifth Saturdays of the month; Monday and Thursday night darts leagues; Wednesday evening cribbage, and Friday Night Social Dinner, a $10 dinner every Friday that is open to the community. Doors open at 6 p.m. for dinner, followed by Karaoke on the first, third and fifth Fridays, at 8 p.m.
For details, to learn more about the Legion and its membership, click here.
