Our friend and mentor, Stocky Edwards has slipped the surly bonds of earth and filed his final flight plan.

In honour of his memory the family has requested that all donations in his name be made to the legacy trust fund.

Terence Chester

R.I.P James F. “Stocky” Edwards June 5, 1921 to May 14, 2022

DONATE BY CHEQUE: The Stocky Edwards fund is handled by the RCAF Association. Cheques can be made out to – RCAF Association Trust Fund.
In the comments section of the cheque put “Stocky Edwards Trust Fund”.

You can then mail it directly to: Royal Canadian Air Force Association – P.O. Box 2460, Station D, Ottawa, ON. K1P 5W6

Please ensure that your name and address appear clearly on the cheque or any attached correspondence so that our Accounts manager knows where to send your tax receipt.

Mission and Vision of the Legacy Trust Fund

To support, assist, promote and further the education of
young Canadians in careers related to aviation,
especially those enrolled in Air Cadet programs. 

Organization

The Stocky Edwards Legacy Trust is established under Government of Canada and Canada Revenue Agency guidelines and regulations governing charitable organizations. It is administered under a Cooperative Partnership Agreement with the Royal Canadian Air Force Association Trust Fund (Business Number: 887374999 RR0001 Registration Number 0451195-51-10). The RCAFA Trust Fund  provides oversight, auditing, accounting and administrative services for the Legacy Trust and provide reports and services to the Board of Directors of the Legacy Trust as required. 

R.I.P James F.  “Stocky”  Edwards

June 5, 1921 to May 14, 2022

Disbursements 

Where appropriate, the Stocky Edwards Legacy Trust Board of Directors, (the “Board”) may periodically agree to an arrangement involving disbursements of Trust funds.  Final decisions as to the awarding of these monies remain the purview of the Board. The Board is also receptive to other suggestions as to how funds may be disbursed. Specific instructions on how to apply for  grants can be obtained from the Secretary.

Amendments to this Trust arrangement will be made by a majority decision of the Board at their Annual meeting.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the Stocky Edwards Legacy Trust is the current, elected executive board of the 888 (Stocky Edwards) Wing RCAFA.  This board is empowered to make all decisions regarding disbursments and amendments to the Trust at their sole discretion.

Our Patron

Chris A. Hadfield

Colonel, Astronaut (Ret’d)