GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING For JAN 31 2022 is postponed.
passing of Rose Elsdon
It is with great sadness that we let you know that Rose Elsdon has passed on. She was a past president and such a cherished and integral part of our Legion and Ontario Command in a number of capacities over the years. There is a link to a wonderful tribute to her life by clicking on her picture to the right. Rose's cremation and funeral have already taken place.
Just prior to her passing, the Executive were fortunate to be able to do a drive-by 75th birthday visit and let her know we so appreciated her.
If you would like to see the presentation of the 'Lovely Bunch of Coconuts' shirt on Canada Day and to hear her sing her favourite song, please see the Canada Day pictures and video on our main page.
Please click on the picture to link to the obituary/tribute to Rose's life.
Status of Branch Elections
Message from our District E Commander, Crystal Cook
Good Afternoon Comrades,
Last week the Provincial Executive Council which includes the District and Zone Commanders for all of Ontario met in regards to Branch Elections.
After much debate Declaration #9 has been crafted and accepted and, as such, elections are still on hold pending a return to full branch operations. The situation will continue to be reviewed on a regular basis and once things change a new direction will come out.
If a branch has executive members that do not wish to remain in their current roles they are not required to do so and the succession as per the by-laws will be triggered.
While I can appreciate that this will be met with mixed reactions we need to keep the safety of our members especially our elderly members in mind. With the vaccine immunization starting to pick up some speed, the days of meeting in person as a group are on the horizon and until then we must do everything we can to protect ourselves and our members.
Yours in Comradeship
Crystal Cook
District E Commander
The Royal Canadian Legion
Ontario Command
New Comrades in October 2020
We are pleased to announce that we have some wonderful new members that have joined our branch. Due to covid limitations, and social distancing, we had to spread the welcome ceremonies out over two dates. On October 7th we had five new members and on October 14th we had six new members. See below for pictures.
Service Presentations on Oct. 14th BY PRESIDENT KImber
Chuck Simpson
Elizabeth Russell
Chris Skalozub
Presented with the 1st Vice President Bar
Chris Skalozub
Elizabeth Russell
Chris Skalozub
Presented with the Service Officer Bar
Elizabeth Russell
Elizabeth Russell
Elizabeth Russell
Presented with the 3rd Vice President Bar and Membership Bar.
David Burgess
David Burgess
David Burgess
Presented with the Past Officer Medal, Executive Committee Bar, and Public Relations Bar.
Janet Burgess
David Burgess
David Burgess
Presented with the Past Officer Medal, Executive Committee Bar, and Public Relations Bar.
wounded warriors canada news
CANADA DAY 2021
Despite having restricted attendees, Canada Day was lovely and we were delighted to have good weather.
Please relax and watch the whole event, and don't miss the presentations to Rosie and her lively singing of "I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts'! The link button is to the right =>
canada day speech from President Barry Kimber
COMRADES: HAPPY CANADA DAY!
FIRST, I WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR SOLICITOR GENERAL MPP SYLVIA JONES DUFFERIN/CALEDON FOR ATTENDING.
OUR LEGION IS STILL HERE DURING THESE UNPRECEDENTED TIMES, WE CONTINUE TO HELP OUR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
WE ARE CONTINUING HELP FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH OUR BURSARY PROGRAM WHICH ASSISTS THEM IN POST SECONDARY EDUCATION.
I HAD RECENTLY PARTICIPATED IN MY FIRST VIRTUAL ACR WITH 1849 LORNE SCOTS ARMY CADETS. I HAD THE PLEASURE TO PRESENT ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION CADET MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE TO MWO GRIFFIN SCULLINO. CONGRATULATIONS!
COMRADES, OUR BRANCH HAS HAD SOME STRONG CHALLENGES IN RECENT MONTHS AND RECENT DAYS. WE AS LEGION MEMBERS, ARE THE KEEPERS OF REMEMBRANCE. WE WILL PROTECT OUR MONUMENTS, OUR CENOTAPHS, OUR PARKS. IT'S OUR DUTY TO OUR FALLEN, VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND OUR HISTORY.
LEGIONS ACROSS CANADA ARE IN TROUBLE; I ENCOURAGE OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS TO FIND WAYS TO HELP. THE LOSS OF LEGIONS IN COMMUNITIES WOULD BE DEVASTATING TO OUR VETERANS, OUR SENIORS, OUR COMMUNITIES, AND OUR YOUNG PEOPLE.
HAPPY CANADA DAY!
2020 YEAR IN REVIEW (CLICK TO ENLARGE EACH PAGE)
Status of Branch Elections
Message from our District E Commander, Crystal Cook
Good Afternoon Comrades,
Last week the Provincial Executive Council which includes the District and Zone Commanders for all of Ontario met in regards to Branch Elections.
After much debate Declaration #9 has been crafted and accepted and, as such, elections are still on hold pending a return to full branch operations. The situation will continue to be reviewed on a regular basis and once things change a new direction will come out.
If a branch has executive members that do not wish to remain in their current roles they are not required to do so and the succession as per the by-laws will be triggered.
While I can appreciate that this will be met with mixed reactions we need to keep the safety of our members especially our elderly members in mind. With the vaccine immunization starting to pick up some speed, the days of meeting in person as a group are on the horizon and until then we must do everything we can to protect ourselves and our members.
Yours in Comradeship
Crystal Cook
District E Commander
The Royal Canadian Legion
Ontario Command