81st – Provincial AGM 2022

Mark your calendar for our 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) that will be held in virtual mode on Sunday, October 2, 2022.

 

Knowing that the last 2 years have been financially difficult at both the squadron and provincial levels, your Provincial Board of Directors (BOD) have chosen to hold this meeting in virtual mode again this year.

 

The AGM is scheduled to take place at 10:00 a.m. using the Zoom platform which will be graciously provided by the national. 

 

Again, this year, to facilitate the process and to alleviate the videoconference platform, only voting members will be able to participate. In accordance with article 3.2.1 of our by-laws, the voting members are:

 

• Squadron chairpersons or their substitute;
• Regional coordinators or their substitute;
• Members of the QOVPC BOD; and
• Members of the Advisory council.

 

More details will be provided in due course.  In the meantime, don’t forget to mark your calendar for this important annual meeting.

2022 Provincial Effective Speaking Competition Winners

Very good performances on this Saturday, April 23 by the 8 finalists who have aroused our interest throughout the day.

 

Effective Speaking 2023 – registration underway

 

PUBLIC SPEAKING, YOU CAN LEARN IT!

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE CHALLENGE?

 

Just like writing and reading, oral communication is an integral part of our daily lives. Acquiring this skill allows us, among other things, to “learn to question ourselves and others in order to inform ourselves or receive feedback on different subjects”.

 

What is the purpose of speaking well?

 

Whether it’s for a job interview, negotiating a contract or expressing one’s point of view during a discussion with friends or at a family dinner, no one can escape the fact that in everyday life, they have to convince their interlocutors.

 

Effective speaking is the art of speaking well, of convincing and persuading through the use of words. To arouse the assent of his audience is essential to the success of a speech. But how do you go about it? How to structure your speech? How to work on your elocution? How to manage your stress? How to occupy the space ? How to make your body speak by mobilizing non-verbal language? Speech is not given, we use it, we tame it, and this, in the hope of making it a communication tool.

 

The goal of effective speaking

 

To help build confidence and learn to tame your fears and enhance your voice so that you can confidently face the world ahead.

 

Are you ready for the challenge?  Register now by completing the ACC54 form.

 

All participants must complete the registration form, starting with the local level. 

 

You can see or review the speeches of last year’s provincial winner, Sergeant Karam Albatal of 687 Richelieu Laval Squadron, by clicking on the speech of your choice : prepared or impromptu.

 

 

Provincial competition: date to be confirmed 

National Competition (virtual): June 3rd

Effective Speaking 2022 – registration underway

 

PUBLIC SPEAKING, YOU CAN LEARN IT! ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE CHALLENGE?

 

Just like writing and reading, oral communication is an integral part of our daily lives. Acquiring this skill allows us, among other things, to “learn to question ourselves and others in order to inform ourselves or receive feedback on different subjects”.

 

What is the purpose of speaking well?

 

Whether it’s for a job interview, negotiating a contract or expressing one’s point of view during a discussion with friends or at a family dinner, no one can escape the fact that in everyday life, they have to convince their interlocutors.

 

Effective speaking is the art of speaking well, of convincing and persuading through the use of words. To arouse the assent of his audience is essential to the success of a speech. But how do you go about it? How to structure your speech? How to work on your elocution? How to manage your stress? How to occupy the space ? How to make your body speak by mobilizing non-verbal language? Speech is not given, we use it, we tame it, and this, in the hope of making it a communication tool.

 

The goal of effective speaking

 

To help build confidence and learn to tame your fears and enhance your voice so that you can confidently face the world ahead.

 

Are you ready for the challenge?  Register now.

 

The only way to register is to fill out the registration form by following this link ACC54 and inform your commander.

 

Provincial competition (virtual): April 23rd

National competition (virtual) : June 4th

Sad News – LCol (Ret) Edmond Lanthier passed away.

It is with great regret that the Provincial office team informs you of the passing of one of our volunteer members, Mr. Edmond Lanthier.

 

Very few details have been provided to us at this time. It seems that his health had greatly deteriorated in recent weeks, and it is with sadness that we were informed of his death on Thursday morning.

 

Following his 47-year military career where he served with several elements, including CIC, Edmond joined the Air Cadet League of Canada (Quebec and Ottawa Valley) in 1999.  He has held several positions over the years.  He was Provincial chair and Executive Director from 2003 to 2005, Provincial treasurer, member of the Advisory Council and Squadron Advisor, most recently for 500 Outaouais Squadron.  Edmond was awarded the Honorary Life Member of the ACL in 2017.

 

To all his team-mates, collaborators as well as all his friends who have had the chance to work with him within the great family of the League, the chair of the QOVPC joins us to offer our sincerest condolences as well as the expression of our deepest sympathy.

Season’s Greetings

Click here to view M. Yvan Roy, Chairperson of the Quebec and Ottawa Valley Provincial Committee holiday message.

 

Please be advised that the Provincial Office will be closed over the holidays from Friday, December 17, 2021 to Tuesday January 4, 2022 inclusively. 

 

The Provincial Office team wishes to thank you for your involvement and collaboration throughout this exceptional year. We are looking forward to working with you in 2022.

 

During the holiday season, there is nothing more enjoyable than to celebrate with those you love.

 

Much happiness, sweetness and serenity for the New Year!

 

Royal Canadian Legion cadet of the year award

Warrant Officer First Class Tommy Harvey, Cadet Commanding Officer of 634 Jonquière Squadron, was awarded the Royal Canadian Legion Cadet of the Year Award and the Royal Canadian Legion Medal of Excellence.

 

WO1 Harvey distinguished himself at the 2021 Chairman’s Award provincial competition interviews held on October 3rd by finishing in 2nd place.

 

He is also the national recipient of one of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) Scholarships, a Provincial Post Secondary Scholarship and one of the Welley Gerard Cyr Scholarships.

 

Due to the pandemic, WO1 Harvey was unable to be a member of the Vice Regal Procession at the Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa.

 

The presentation of the Medal of Excellence and the National Certificate took place on December 9 in the presence of Mr. Raynald Bouchard, Past President of the Air Cadet League of Canada (Quebec and Ottawa Valley), Mr. Alain Lavoie, President of the 634 Squadron Sponsoring Committee, the Commanding Officer, Capt. Jean-Marc Vaillancourt, CD and Mr. Gerry Harvey, CD, President of Branch 209 Arvida of the Royal Canadian Legion.

2021 Provincial Volunteers Awards

2021 Provincial Awards

 

The special recognition activity, held following the 2nd virtual edition of the 80th AGM on October 17^th , made it possible to unveil all the recipients of the year’s volunteer awards.

 

Our most sincere congratulations filled with gratitude for this work accomplished, your involvement, your perseverance and sense of adaptation despite the pandemic, your dedication, your continuous efforts which mean that your exceptional contribution to your teams has made a difference within the local, regional and provincial committees of the QOVPC!

 

Without further ado, find out who these exceptional people are, within the Air Cadet League of Canada (Quebec and the Ottawa Valley). Congrats and many thanks!

 

Click here to see the presentation.

 

2021 Chairman’s Award

National Honors and Awards 2021

On June 9th, the Air Cadet League of Canada presented, virtually, the National Honors and Awards to volunteers.

 

To view the recipients click on this link: National Honors and Awards 2021.

 

Thank you to our precious volunteers!