Who We Are
The Navy League of Canada is a community-based, volunteer-led organization dedicated to developing the
resourcefulness, vitality and leadership of young Canadians through an appreciation of our great naval traditions.
It is a civilian non-profit organization working in partnership with the Canadian Armed Forces to support the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet program. Volunteer-led, the Navy League of Canada independently operates the Navy League Cadet program (1948) and maintains an interest in Canada’s maritime security through its Maritime Affairs portfolio.
" The Branch" is the local body duly authorized by National Board of Directors to conduct the affairs of the Navy League in Kingston, Ontario. Kingston Branch received its Warrant (Charter) in 1942, granting the Branch its authority.
The Kingston Branch, as a member of the Navy League of Canada, is a partner with the Department of National Defence in sponsoring Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps St Lawrence. The Branch is also solely responsible for the operations and support of Navy League Cadet Corps Cataraqui.
The Branch always has routine operational support tasks and activities needed to be completed in providing and sustaining quality cadet programs for the youth in our "naval" community.
In addition to local fund-raising and training operations and training support activities, we also have a number of governance and reporting requirements to be met as a member of Ontario Division and the Navy League of Canada.
Current Branch members are below. For more information about the Navy League of Canada, go to Navyleague.ca.
PROPOSED BRANCH STRUCTURE
In all matters a Branch will be governed by the By-Laws
of The Navy League of Canada (NL-18) and such other regulations as may be promulgated by National Board of Directors.
CURRENT BRANCH MEMBERS
President:
Alwyn Huigens
Vice President:
vacant
Secretary:
Doug Campbell
A/Treasurer:
Alwyn Huigens
Auxillary Chair:
Eryn Morton
Volunteer Screening:
Danna Dobson, Chris Eggink
Fundraising Chair:
Chris Eggink
Navy League Cadet Chair:
vacant
Sea Cadet Chair:
vacant
HMCS Cataraqui Liaison:
vacant
General Members:
Jonathan Pap
Raphael Guay
Michelle Clarabut
Stephanie Attwood
Associate members such as serving CIC members, and the Corps Commanding Officers cannot hold executive positions and cannot vote.
We never turn down a volunteer willing to take on a task or two. Please consider joining us. Simply reach out by sending us a "interested in volunteering" message. Have questions? We would love to talk with you!
Details and news on the progress of the Corps' training years please visit their respective webpages using the links at the top of this page.
HISTORY OF NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA
Established in 1895, the Navy League of Canada was originally created to help foster an interest in maritime affairs, and in particular, to encourage debate on the importance of an independent navy. Indeed, the Navy League was one of the loudest voices in establishing a sovereign naval service in Canada.
CRITICAL DATES
1895
- First Canadian Branch formed
1910
- Canadian Navy established
1914
- Recruiting and Welfare Services, World War I
1918
- First Canadian Boy's Naval Brigade formed
1918
- Federal Charter approved establishing the Navy League of Canada
1923
- Boy's Naval Brigade name changed to Sea Cadet Corps
1939
- Welfare Services, World War II
1941
- Canadian Navy became partner in the Sea Cadet movement
1942
- King George VI agreed to be Admiral, Royal Canadian Sea Cadets
1943
- Scholarship program introduced
1948
- Navy League Cadet program established
1950
- Navy League Wrenette program established
1995
- The 100th Anniversary of the Navy League of Canada
1997- Last Navy League Wrenette Corps closed (NLWC Centennial)
