About 211 Ottawa Kiwanis Air Cadets
Squadron History
The 211 Ottawa Kiwanis Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron was founded on 13 November 1942. In the more than seventy years that it has existed, it was always proudly sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa. The squadron’s first Commanding Officer was Vic Castledine and Allan Casteldine was recruited as first cadet.
Leadership Team
Commanding Officer: Major Julie Fortin, CD
Operations Officer: Capt Matt Lee
Deputy Operations Officer: CI Rheanne Perry
Training Officer: Lt Brian Cheung
Deputy Training Officer / Ground School Officer: OCdt Naomi Weinberg
Standards Officer / Training Advisor: Capt Chrystelle Veilleux
Supply Officer: CI Matthew Vincelli
Administration Officer / Effective Speaking Officer: CI Jean-Simon Brassard
Senior Advisor: MWO Christian Duhamel, CD
Level 1 Officers: CI Konnie Hatzis
Level 2 Officers: CI Tomislav Pek / CI Eric Kilincaslan
Level 3 Officers: CI Mason Li / CI Sydney Holley
Level 4 Officers: CI Mike Van de Laar
Level 5 Officer: CI Bryan Kastler
Biathlon Officers: Capt Matt Lee / CI Cindy Kennedy / CI Peter Rudin-Brown
Marksmanship Officer: Capt J-P Lindauer, CD
Band Officer: CI Ben Rakus
Duke of Edinberg Award Leader: CI Mike Van de Laar
Squadron Sponsoring Committee
The Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC) is the local representative of the Air Cadet League of Canada. The 211 SSC is composed of 5 to 11 interested parents (of current and former cadets) and other adult community members. SSC membership is decided on a yearly basis through an election held in May or June for the following training year. The 211 SSC also includes a representative of the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa.
The SSC works in partnership with the Squadron staff (Officers and Civilian Instructors) to support the local training program in order to achieve the three goals of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, which are to develop leadership and good citizens, to promote physical fitness, and to stimulate an interest in aviation.
The SSC is responsible for:
- Providing suitable facilities for cadet training and activities
- Promoting the Cadet Program to the community
- Fundraising and managing the squadron’s funds and bank account
- Ensuring that cadets are evaluated and treated fairly
- Providing input for major decisions and selections at the Squadron
To join the SSC, applicants must undergo a screening process, including a Vulnerable Sector Screening and Police Check, and must agree to comply with the League’s regulations. For more information about the SSC, contact the SSC Chair at 211.advisor@cadetsair.ca.
The Current Committee:
Position | Name |
Chair | Edith Nganga |
Vice Chair | Rob Stocki |
2nd Vice Chair | Mike Ruddy |
Treasurer | Marcel Collette |
Secretary | Margot McCann |
Director | Les Buckley |
Director | Agnès Ruffat |
Director | Sandra Hatzis |
Director | Carol Ann Hartung |
Director | Kosta Hatzis |
Director | VACANT POSITION |
Air Cadet League of Canada Advisor | Lynn Sénécal |
Kiwanis Club of Ottawa Representative | Ken Miller |