Army Cadet League of Canada Robert Gill, Executive Director Zone Training Officer 2019

What is the Army Cadet League of Canada? The Army Cadet League of Canada, a civilian nonprofit organization, commits to support the Army Cadets by working in partnership with local communities and the Canadian Armed Forces in the development of policies and methods for achieving the aims and objectives of the Canadian Cadet Movement in general, and the Royal Canadian Army Cadets in particular.

Organization The Army Cadet League of Canada follows a federated corporate model which includes 13 provincial and territorial Branches. National organization is a national corporation, registered in accordance with the Corporations Act. 10 Provincial organizations, all financially independent charities, registered in accordance with federal and provincial legislation 3 Territorial organizations, for financial matters, fall under the national office

Army Cadet League of Manitoba Inc. Federated Model? The Army Cadet League of Canada and its 13 Branches are a coalition of the willing. Differences must be embraced between Branches. Subject to provincial/territorial laws. Army Cadet League of Manitoba Inc. 14 Cadet corps in 8 Communities in Manitoba Approx 550 Cadets.

Support Committees Support Committees, as they are officially recognized nationally, report to the Provincial/Territorial Branches. National Policy 3.3, Branch policies and procedures apply They are a part of the Army Cadet League of Canada Work with the Corps’ Commanding Officer, they do not work for the Corps’ Commanding Officer

Work Force Manitoba Work (Employee) Force 3 full-time at the national office Only 4 full-time and 3-part-time employees at Provincial Branches (mostly Ontario and Quebec) Almost all are coordinative and administrative personnel Work (Volunteer) Force Over 3,000 volunteers fill all other roles within the organization. Remember this! Manitoba Completely dependant on Volunteers and fundraising. All Support Committee executive are required to register as members of the Provincial Branch Assists with maintaining our ability to pay for our insurance.

Work Force Challenges Volunteer Based Varying skill sets Limited availability Limited commitment levels Limited recognition and appreciation Limited professional development sessions How Can You Help? Encourage attendance at Provincial Annual General Meetings and Professional Development opportunities Encourage recognition and demonstrate appreciation for volunteers in speeches and conversations

Resources National Website www.armycadetleague.ca Provincial/Territorial Websites All links are available through National website manitoba.armycadetleague.ca Primary source of information is the Provincial Branch! Email admin@armycadetsmb.ca Phone 204-391-6700

Concerns This is a partnership! Properly prepared budgets and understanding budgets help avoid arguments Fluidity, flexibility and compromise Communication! We speak English and French, not military or Government of Canada Avoid acronyms in written and verbal forms Is a CTC a Cadet Training Centre or Canadian Tire Centre (Ottawa’s NHL arena)? What does COATS stand for? Listen to understand, not to respond

Concerns Citizenship/educational trips Many Corps are in over their heads financially Poor planning and poor contingencies Major investment with varying returns Financial Reporting Theft and fraud prevention Transparency

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