can participate in this annual program at the local level in their squadron and compete at a regional, provincial and national level. The participating cadets prepare a 5-minute speech from a list of topics approved by the National Effective Speaking Committee and are asked to deliver a 3-minute impromptu speech while at the competition. The winning cadet is awarded a medal, a gift and a certificate of participation. Awards and scholarships The Air Cadet League of Canada along with various partners have many scholarships and awards that are offered to Royal Canadian Air Cadets. Careers and industry influence The Air Cadet League hosts the Triple AAA Career Expo with various industry partners, educators, trainers and companies related to aviation. Some notable graduated Air Cadets are Chris Hadfield and Jeremy R. Hansen. The partnerships with various related organizations and industry organizations mean cadets have access to many opportunities in aviation and aerospace. Most careers in this industry are in manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul. ACLC in film Considered a lost film by the National Film Board of Canada, director Jane Marsh produced Air Cadets on May 25, 1944, that profiled the inner workings of the Air Cadet movement. Recognition Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame – Awarded – Belt of Orion Awards for Excellence – 1989 National Directory Patron To be determined Honorary Officers Honorary President: Maryse Carmichael Honorary Treasurer: Bob Robert Honorary Secretary: Leonard G. Jenks Honorary Life Associates Robert Burchinshaw Edmond Lanthier Richard Logan Arthur Macdonald Rhodie Mercer Robert L. Mortimer Honorary Directors Kathleen Birchall William Buckham Fred Sutherland Executive Committee President: Hille Viita Past President: James Hunter First Vice-President: Thomas Taborowski Vice-President: Marc Lacroix Vice-President: Susan Madden Vice-President: Doug Slowski Board of Governors Executive Committee Plus: Mark Brickwood Dee Davis Jerry Elias Russell Gallant Roch Leblanc John Nolan Jacqueline Pepper-Journal Kevin Robinson Thomas Sand Christian Stumpf Associates at Large Rick Brooks André Mauger André Guilbault Charles Bouchard Provincial Committee Chairs Past Presidents and Advisory Council * Past Presidents with their name in bold are part of the Advisory Council. See also List of Canadian organizations with royal patronage Cadets Canada – corporate identity Canadian Forces History of the Cadet Instructors Cadre References External links Air Cadet League of Canada National RCSC Unit Directory Air Cadet organisations Aviation history of Canada Canadian Cadet organizations Organizations based in Canada with royal patronage Youth organizations based in Canada