Newsletter Spring 2006

 

May 2006 Branch Changes

In an attempt to improve branch participation and build a strong, unified branch, Dominion Command and Alberta/NWT Command have placed the operation of our branch under the authority of two Co-Trustees who report weekly to the Alberta/NWT Command Mediator, Reverend Richard Conrad. The Co-Trustees have appointed 14 Committee Chairs who in turn will name 2 to 3 persons to their respective committees. These committees collectively as a team will assist in the managing of the Branch’s activities. Monthly informal general membership meetings will be held to get input and direction from the members. All members are encouraged to return to the Branch and help in saving out Legion. Without a supportive membership we cannot go forward to become a strong active Branch. Branch #183’s greatest asset is it’s members so come out and make your voice be heard.

YOUR LEGION NEEDS YOU - WILL YOU FIGHT TO SAVE IT?

JOIN US ON JUNE 14, 2006 FOR OUR 1st MEETING

"PLANNED LEGION ACTIVITIES "

CEMETERY CLEAN-UP: We’ll be cleaning up local cemeteries on June 10 and if necessary June 11. If you are interested in helping please call Priya at 826-7998 or leave a message at the Legion.

Branch #183’s 60th BIRTHDAY PARTY: Come celebrate our birthday on July 22, 2006 at the branch. Food, singers and music will be provided. The community is invited to joy us celebrate the Branch’s 60th Diamond Jubilee.

CANDLELITE CEREMONY AT CENOTAPH: This is tentative of September at the Jessie Lake cenotaph.

REMEMBRANCE DAY: November 11 at the Bonnyville Agriplex.

Special point of interest:

Thanks to Memento Funeral chapel for printing our may newsletters. Your generosity is deeply appreciated.

Upcoming Legion Events

 

FRIDAY STEAK NITE: Start at 5:00 p.m. Volunteers are always needed.

CANADA DAY FLOAT: July 1 - members needed to ride on float

SUMMER CAMP-OUT: Will be August 11, 12 and 13, 2006. Place to be announced.

FRIDAY FUN DARTS: Held Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. starting on September 8th.

CRIBBAGE NIGHTS: Held every on Saturday starting in September. Times to be announced

 

 

Newsletter Spring 2006

We’re here having fun … Won’t you join us. We miss seeing you!!

Membership

Memberships are $30.00 for the 2006 year. Your memberships can be purchased by calling Duane at 826-7942. Please update your address when you renew your membership to ensure you receive a copy of the newsletter.

Service Officer

Anyone requiring assistance for Legion members or veterans that are hospitalized, or issues dealing with veteran benefits, please the branch’s Service Officer, Glen Matthews at 826– 3452.

 

"If you don’t stand for something … you’ll fall for anything"

Anonymous

"Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen."

Anonymous

Legion Bingo Fund-raising

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO WORK BINGOS. Please contact Roberta Daniels at 826-5035 if you are available to volunteer. We have the following scheduled bingos:

June 2 Evening July 8 Evening

August 21 Evening September 16 Afternoon

October 6 Evening October 30 Evening

November 4 Evening

We need 6 workers for regular games and 8 for special nights. Please volunteer!

Ladies Auxiliary Meetings

The Ladies Auxiliary have changed their regular meetings to every third Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m. All members are encouraged to participate. Contact Roberta for more information.

2006 New Officers

Co-Trustee: Roger Beauchamp 812-2383 Co-Trustee: Priya St. Thomas 826-7998
Chaplin/Funeral: Paul Sheppard 826-5908 Honour/Awards: Vince Gates 826-4405
Entertainment: Joy Clarke 826-5204 Sports: Jean Land 826-1828
Bar/Nevada: Duane Hite 826-7942 Bingo Chair: Roberta Daniels 826-5035
Building Maint: Rollie Germain 826-3581 Service Officer: Glen Matthews 826-3452
Secretary: Holly Merritt 812-2383 Treasurer: Peggy Chapman 826-1828
P/R: Priya St. Thomas 826-7998 Membership Officer: Vacant
Sgt. At Arms: Don Savage 826-5645
Youth Officer: Travis Minor 826-5351 Youth Officer: Megan Foster 812-3283

" If there was nothing wrong in the world, there wouldn’t be anything for us to do. "

George Bernard Shaw

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GREETINGS!!

"Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be."

Robert Browning 1812—1889

January:

April:

June:

02 Tom Foster

01 Wendy Campbell

05 Glen Paul

01 Jeanne Germain

08 Julie Poluk

04 Fred Zimmer

02 Graham Campbell

10 Roberta Daniels

06 Bob Gilbert

05 Harry Dersh

23 Irene Gilbert

15 Ross Daniels

11 Ken Wakefield

23 Alexander Beauchamp

19 Terry Seward

12 Marj Matthews

25 Priya St. Thomas

22 Bill Gilbert

12 John St. Thomas

July:

February:

13 Laurie Pettigrew

01 Dan Gates

02 Barbara Zimmer

15 Craig Gilbert

13 Cora Hite

11 Glen Matthews

20 Jay Minor

19 Ron Fox

15 Casey Beauchamp

23 Stacy Blain

25 James Barnes

16 Marge Lacquement

25 Travis Minor

25 Gaetane Gignac

25 Jordon Babiuk

25 Claude LeBlond

31 Nick Blain

March:

26 Neil Gilbert

August:

03 Rollie Germain

29 Steve Medford

10 Mary Lemieux

Bill McGregor

May:

15 Roger Gamache

16 Rosemarie Muzzeral

10 George Campbell

15 Rebecca Beauchamp

22 Jean Land

13 Jeanette Baik

22 George Gillett

24 Gabe Ouellette

14 Spencer Beauchamp

23 Roger Beauchamp

24 Eugene Pidzarko

15 Nicole Evans

28 Mary-Elizabeth Babiuk

29 Gladys Foster

21 Ken Mc Gilvray

31 Jamie Blois

22 Dwayne Harasem

23 Kirsten Beauchamp