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: Capt J. Fortin
Deputy Commanding Officer: Capt W. McIlveen
Coordination Officer: Capt Patrick Labelle
Training Officer: Capt William McIlveen
Administration Officer: Capt Sylvie MacMillan
Supply Officer: 2Lt Brian Cheung
Drill, Dress and Deportment: WO D. Finkbeiner
Level 1 Officer/Recruting Officer: CI Bryan Kastler
Level 1 Officer/Recruting Officer: CI Sydney Holley
Level 2 Officer: CI R. Perry
Level 3 Officer: CI Mike Van de Laar
Level 3 Officer: CI Benton Ehrmann
Level 4 Officer: Capt Chrystelle Veilleux
Level 4 Officer: CI Benton Ehrmann
Level 5 Officer: MWO Christian Duhamel
Biathlon Instructors: CI Kennedy, CI Rudin-Brown and CI Ruddy
Marksmanship: Capt Lidauer
Squadron Commander: WO1 Hatzis
Squadron Deputy Commander: WO2 Bhagawatula
Squadron Warrant Officer: WO2 Bohemier
Flight Commander- Flight 1: FSgt Kennedy
Deputy Flight Commander – Flight 1: FSgt Guo
Flight Commander – Flight 2: FSgt Hernandez
Deputy Flight Commander-Flight 2: FSgt Ruddy
Flight Commander- Flight 3: FSgt Rudin-Brown
Deputy Flight Commander- Flight 3: FSgt Avon
Drum Major: FSgt Hatzis
Flag party Commander: FSgt McCloskey
Junior Level WO: WO2 Pranav Bhagawatula
Level 1 NCO: FSgt Declan McCloskey
Level 1 NCO: FSgt Edgar Hernandez
Level 2 NCO: FSgt Malachi Ruddy
Level 2 NCO: FSgt Katerina Hatzis
Senior Level NCO: WO2 John Bohemier
Level 3 NCO: FSgt Andrew Guo
Level 3 NCO: FSgt Meng Chen Ma
Level 4 NCO: WO2 John Bohemier
Level 4 NCO: FSgt Sidney Rudin-Brown
Level 5 NCO: TBD
Admin NCO: Sgt Calum Avon
Supply NCO: FSgt Maxx Kennedy
Supply NCO: FSgt Minamou Edjidjimo
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 211chair@gmail.com.
The Current Committee:
Position | Name |
Chair | Edith Nganga |
Vice Chair | Kosta Hatzis |
Tresurer | Marcel Collette |
Secretary | Margot McCann |
Director | Les Buckley |
Director | Mike Bohemier |
Director | Sandra Hatzis |
Director | Roselyn Heng |
Director | Carol Ann Hartung |
Director | Rob Stocki |
Air Cadet League of Canada Advisor | Lynn Sénécal |
Kiwanis Club of Ottawa Representative | Ken Miller |