Royal Canadian Legion Branch 217
303 4th Street V0G 1Z0 Salmo, BC, Canada

Comrade Past President Gordon Jeffs ( May 11, 1940 - January 4, 2021 ) It is a with a heavy heart that we share the families announcements of the passing of Comrade Jeffs. Our fallen soldier not only served his country during wartime he served The Royal Canadian Legion in one form or another for 25 years this year. Dedicating his time not only in the serving of officer roles but in the mentoring of the up and comers. To say he will be deeply missed feels like an understate...ment. You will see that we have dropped our Canadian flag to half mast in honour of Gord’s service. Perhaps if you knew him, say a little good bye in front of the cenotaph just as I have; and reflect on the service he provided our Country. Lest we Forget Angela Member chair

Hello Members, just a reminder that membership fees are now due. The branch isn't setup for E-Transfer but if you wish to renew this way please send me an email at [email protected] and I will process the renewal and email you back a receipt. To pay by check please send to PO.Box 288 Salmo BC V0G1Z0 and put attention Membership chair. (Which is me) Fee's are $50.00 if you are 54 years of age or younger $45.00 if you are 55 years of age or older. Memberships do matter, a...nd if you wish to become a member please just let me know and I will assist you or you can go to Legion.ca and click Join. Thank you! Angela Jones-Richens Membership Chair

Former Air Cadet now Snowbird talks to Nelson Air Cadets 561 Nelson Osprey Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets Release - Major Regan Wickett joined the cadets o...f 561 Nelson Osprey Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets for their first parade in December. Major Wickett is the Deputy Commanding Officer and Standards Officer for the 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, the SNOWBIRDS of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Major Wickett, started his flying career as an Air Cadet in Saskatoon. He attended the Glider Pilot Training Course, became a Glider Instructor and instructed in the Air Cadet program as he worked his way thru University. After a few years as a teacher, Major Wickett joined the Canadian Armed Forces. After earning his Royal Canadian Air Force Wings, he became a flying instructor and eventually joined the Snowbirds as the Coordinator. He has since worked up to be the Standards Officer and Deputy Commanding Officer. Major Wickett told the cadets about his job in the Snowbirds, how the Air Cadet flying training parallels RCAF flying training and the other jobs that are needed to keep the Snowbirds flying. The Nelson Air Cadet squadron has also had other exciting guests join them in their online meetings. These included Commander Gresmak and Chief Petty Officer First Class Miller from the Regional Cadet Support Unit (Pacific) in Victoria. Commander Gresmak is the Commanding Officer and Chief Petty Officer First Class Miller is the Senior Non-Commissioned Member in Pacific Region. For the last meeting before Christmas, Santa made a special visit and answered questions about his COVID plan for his trip around the world and how he manages the navigation. After a break for Christmas, the Nelson Air Cadets are continuing with virtual meetings starting on January 8th. When it is safe, the cadets will start meeting in person again. Whether they are meeting virtually or in person, the squadron is delivering the same educational and exciting program they have been giving to the leaders of tomorrow for over 50 years. Nelson Air Cadets meet every Friday. Location and times can be found on our facebook page www.facebook.com/561NelsonOspreyAirCadets/ The squadron always welcomes new cadets who are between the ages of 12 and 18. You can start your application at https://app.cadets.gc.ca/cadet-registration/get-started.html Adults who would like to volunteer with squadron are also welcome. Quick Facts The Cadet Program is open to all Canadian youth from the ages of 12 to 18 regardless of income, race, religion, culture or other socio-economic factors. The program embraces Canada’s multiculturalism and offers young Canadians opportunities to interact with youth from other cultures. Cadets is the largest youth organization operated by the Government of Canada The Snowbirds fly the Canadair CT-114 Tutor, a Canadian-built jet that was used by the Canadian Forces as a basic pilot-training aircraft form 1963 until 2000. The Tutor weighs approximately 7,170 lbs (3,260 kg) and is powered by a J-85 engine producing 2,700 pounds of thrust. Related Products 561 Nelson Osprey Air Cadet Squadron Backgrounder attached Associated Links nelsonaircadets.ca aircadetleague.com www.cadets.ca www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/snowbirds/index.page Twitter: twitter.com/BC_Cadets twitter.com/561Air Facebook: www.facebook.com/BCCadets/ www.facebook.com/561NelsonOspreyAirCadets/

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