Section 6 EO MX01.01F – PARTICIPATE IN AN ELECTION
This IG supports EO MX01.01F (Participate in an Election) located in A-CR-CCP-801/PG-001, Royal Canadian Air Cadets Proficiency Level One Qualification Standard and Plan, Chapter 4.
In coordination with the appropriate authority, select a decision or appointment to be made democratically by the corps / squadron, such as the inventory of the canteen, the cadet representative to the officer cadre, or the destination for a year-end trip.
Complete a process with the appropriate authority to select up to four candidates for the election or up to four options for the referendum (unless it is a yes / no question). Referendum options selected should have wide support throughout the corps / squadron, ensuring that campaign teams are equally motivated and that cadets must decide between compelling options.
Arrange for and brief two assistant instructors to conduct simultaneous activities with groups of cadets.
Prepare the required resources:
materials required for the roles and processes described in the Guide for Election Officials located at Annex B for each polling station (one station per 20 cadets), to include:
two copies of the Guide for Election Officials located at Annex B,
one box with a slot or opening in the top, to act as a ballot box,
sufficient tape to seal the ballot box,
one presentation board, or cut open box, to act as a voting screen,
two pencils,
one ruler,
one 8.5” by 11” envelope, marked “Spoiled Ballots,” and
materials located at Annex C (Referendum) or Annex D (Election), to include:
23 ballots,
one copy of the Official Statement of the Vote form,
one copy of the Tally Sheet;
flipchart paper or other method of displaying the reflection questions included in Annex A;
materials for creating campaign items, including flipchart paper, markers, and flagging tape; and
a nominal roll of all cadets to act as the list of electors.
To make a more realistic simulation, resources, such as a ballot box, voting screen, and seals, may be ordered from Elections Canada (elections.ca) at 1-800-463-6868.
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A practical activity was chosen for this lesson as a fun and interactive way to build on the cadets’ knowledge of citizenship.
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By the end of this session the cadets shall have participated in a democratic process.
It is important for cadets to participate in an election as part of being a good citizen is having an appreciation for and awareness of the democratic process.
1.Divide the cadets into three groups. Phase One / Green Star / Proficiency Level One and Phase Two / Red Star / Proficiency Level Two cadets will form “the electorate,” Phase Three / Silver Star / Proficiency Level Three cadets will form “the campaigners,” and Phase Four / Gold Star / Proficiency Level Four cadets will form “the election officials.” A ratio of 15 cadets per three campaigners and per two election officials is ideal.
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The grouping of cadets may be modified to meet individual corps / squadron requirements. For example, cadets may be moved between groups, despite their phase / star / proficiency level, to meet the 15 : 3 : 2 ratio. If there are not enough cadets to form all three groups, adult staff may be used to fill the role of campaigners. |
2.Conduct the election as per the Election Instructions located at Annex A.
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In this election, the instructor will be filling the role of Returning Officer, the official in charge of ensuring the election is carried out properly and providing materials. |
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It is important for cadets to participate in an election, as part of being a good citizen is having an appreciation for and awareness of the democratic process.
There are numerous potential leadership opportunities for cadets when conducting an election session, such as:
Phase Three / Silver Star / Proficiency Level Three, Phase Four / Gold Star / Proficiency Level Four, and Phase Five / Master Cadet / Proficiency Level Five cadets may complete leadership assignments, such as leading a campaign team, in accordance with POs 303 (Perform the Role of a Team Leader), 403 (Act as a Team Leader), and 503 (Lead Cadet Activities); and
Phase Five / Master Cadet / Proficiency Level Five cadets may plan, prepare and conduct the session as a leadership project in accordance with PO 503 (Lead Cadet Activities).
Two assistant instructors are required for this lesson.
Elections Canada. (2010). Canada at the Polls! Retrieved March 13, 2013, from http://elections.ca/content.aspx?section=vot&dir=yth/stu/gui&document=index&lang=e.
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