At the Unit, 250 Spa Road, Taupo
Unit Support Committee
WHAT IT IS
Every individual Cadet Unit in New Zealand has a Unit Support Committee made up of voluntary members from the community, which is often parents and relatives of cadets. This committee assists with the fundraising and the supply of voluntary labour and resources when required. The USC is instrumental to the efficient running of the Unit, working behind the scenes to enhance the experience of the cadets within the Unit.
The Unit Support Committee is a branch of the Cadet Corps Association of New Zealand (CCANZ). The Cadet Corps Association of New Zealand is the national civilian support organisation for the Cadet Corps, consisting of a National Executive Branch and individual Unit Branches.
Branch (Unit) Support Committees
Each individual Cadet Unit has a Branch Support Committee made up of voluntary members of the community, this is often parents and relatives of cadets. This committee assists with fundraising, handles the finances of the unit, organises the maintenance of the facilities and the supply of voluntary labour and resources when required. A Cadet Unit cannot exist without a Branch Support Committee.
Each Branch Support Committee works closely with one of the Recognised Civilian Support Organisations, which are the National body that supports the unit branch and the NZCF.
Recognised Civilian Support Organisations
Sitting alongside the NZCF are three non-profit organizations, the Sea Cadet Corps Association of New Zealand Inc. (SCANZ), the Cadet Corps Association of New Zealand Trust (CCANZ), and the Air Training Corps Association of New Zealand Inc (ATCANZ) that have been appointed by the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) to provide a supporting role for the Cadet Forces’ management, and support to the Branch Support Committees. All associations have a National Executive and are able work with HQ NZCF directly.
They are responsible for national marketing, liaison with organisations with Cadet Force involvement and additional logistical support. They also represent individual units and their support committees in the Standing Committee of the Cadet Advisory Council and via direct consultation from the Commandant Cadet Forces.
These organisations at local, area and national level help fundraise to support the Units by providing facilities that allow Cadet Force Units to carry out their weekly training, weekend activities and other extracurricular events.
For more information about our Recognised Civilian Support Organisations see
The SEA CADET CORPS ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND (SCANZ) is there to support local and national civilian interest in the development of the youth of the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC).
The CADET CORPS ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND (CCANZ).
Meetings held 3rd Thursday of each month at the unit 5.45pm, everyone is most welcome.
Unit Bank: Bank 03-0430-0232936-00 to be used to deposit monies for camps, cadet fees etc. Please put the cadet’s name as a reference and for what purpose.
Contact: treasurer.taupocadetsusc@gmail.com
Can you help?
We are a voluntary organization and need your help. We can acknowledge your contribution on our website in our sponsor’s section. Perhaps you can help with one of the following?
Transport: discounted or sponsored van or bus hire. Can your company help?
Equipment: discounts or sponsored camping and outdoor equipment. Can your company donate a good quality GPS, compasses, radio, tents, cookers?
Uniforms: boots are hard to find perhaps you can donate or sponsor a cadet?
Admin tools: discounted or sponsored computer, large projector screen, laser printer and consumables, memory sticks.
Cash donations: every donation is appreciated no matter how small. Company sponsorship maybe.
Account Enquiries
Mrs Thelma Taylor
treasurer.taupocadetsusc@gmail.com
