"Our new commercial kitchen will allow us to expand our existing community programs and add new ones to better serve the community. It has also created a facility which can be utilized by other non-profit groups in the community”.
From Left to Right Jeff Patterson Fund Raising Chair, Barry Kimber Immediate Past President & Project Manager, Sylvia Jones MPP & Charles Simpson Branch 233 President
Thank you to the Ontario Trillium Foundation
Special Thanks, to our community Business & Trades people
We are very Grateful
We are open to our community partners
12 New Members Welcomed, Nov. 27, 2023
Awards Banquet, Nov. 4, 2023
Legionnaire of the Year
John Turner President's Award
Legionnaire of the Year
Comrade Joyce Catcher has been a busy and dedicated member of the Legion community for more than 26 years. She has filled the role of Branch 233's Secretary/Treasurer for decades. She has also served on the branch Ladies' Auxiliary Executive Committee and the Zine E-3 Auxiliary Commander.
Rose Elsdon Award
John Turner President's Award
Legionnaire of the Year
Comrade Max Felice (centre) is the first recipient of the Rose Elsdon Poppy Campaign Award. This is a new award, created in memory of the late Rose Elsdon, a highly popular and dedicated member of the Branch 233 community for decades. Her ardent support for veterans and the Poppy Campaign is literally legendary on Orangeville.
John Turner President's Award
John Turner President's Award
John Turner President's Award
Two comrades, Jeff Patterson (left) and Barry Kimber are co-recipients of the John Turner President's Award for Excellence. A relatively recent addition to the Legion community, Jeff has dived right in to serve on Branch Executive, poppy volunteer and Special Projects Chair. Barry has been almost a fixture at 233, holding many Executive Committee offices, Branch Service Officer and others.
Go Getter Award
Past Officer Medal
John Turner President's Award
Virtually defining the term "go-getter", Comrade Brenda Farnan is the recipient of the Ken Maxwell Go Getter Award, recognizing exceptional achievement in dedication, discipline and team spirit. She also received her Past Officer's Medal with Executive Committee and Ways and Means bars.
Past Officer Medal
Past Officer Medal
Past Officer Medal
Comrade Jeremy Asselbergs (left) received his Past Officer's Medal with Executive and Sergeant-at-Arms bars. Currently the branch's Entertainment Chair, Jeremy is also back-up Sergeant-at-Arms.
Past Officer Medal
Past Officer Medal
Past Officer Medal
Comrade Sue Simpson received her Past Officer's Medal with 3rd Vice President and Seniors bars. Currently, 2nd Vice President of the branch, Sue also serves as President of the Ladies Auxiliary. With over 21 years Canadian Forces service, she is at present the only veteran serving in the LA.
Service Pin
Guest Speaker
Service Pin
Cathy Clark - 35 years
Service Pin
Guest Speaker
Service Pin
Ray Drisdell - 30 years
Guest Speaker
Guest Speaker
Guest Speaker
We are always glad to welcome Dufferin County Paramedic Service Chief Tom Reid to our gatherings. We were especially pleased to hear his words on this special evening. Thank you, Chief.
New Member
Branch President Chuck Simpson (left) and Sergeant-at-Arms Bryan Goustos (right) flank new member Ron MacIntosh, installed during October 30th general meeting.
Comrade Max Felice passes the torch to new Comrade Ron MacIntosh.
Tweedsmuir Presbyterian 186th
On Sunday, May 7, 2023, the Tweedsmuir Memorial Presbyterian Church observed its 186th anniversary. For us here at the Orangeville Legion, it was an even more special day. The special guest speaker had extended a personal invitation to the members of Branch 233 to join him at this event. That special guest speaker was none other than Reverend Harvey Self. Harvey is a veteran and was a long time member of our branch as well as being our branch padre. Reverend Self was also the pastor for Tweedsmuir Memorial Presbyterian Church for quite some time. After the morning service, the church held a pancake luncheon which we thoroughly enjoyed. This gave us all the opportunity to visit with Reverend Self and get reacquainted.
It sure was great to see Harvey again.
After attending the 186th anniversary celebration/church service at the Tweedsmuir Presbyterian church, our President, Comrade Barry Kimber had the great pleasure of presenting Comrade Greig Laing (Branch piper) with his Branch Service Medal. Congratulations go out to Greig on receiving this medal and as well the thanks for the many years of support he has provided to our branch. (P.S. Greig is the taller one).
Legion Magazine
Canada's military history magazine
