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Ruck 2 Remember Closing Ceremonies - Sunday August 7th @ 5pm

Ruck the Bruce

The Ruck 2 Remember 2022 Ruck March will be coming to our branch this Sun August 7th at 5pm for their closing ceremonies. We invite all members, and the community to come out and support!

The Ruck marchers have been on the move for over 1 month covering 900KM of the entire Bruce Trail from Tobermory down to Niagara Falls, starting on July 5th 2022. This initiative is in support of a Legion program called “Operation: Leave the Streets Behind” (which aims to get and keep veterans off the streets)

The Ruck Marchers expect to come off the trail at Queenston Heights between 3:30 and 4 pm, depending on the difficulties encountered on that day. Arrangements are being made to allow them to then freshen up before we all meet at Branch 124 at approx. 5 pm. A BBQ is being prepared for a 3-4pm start and they have requested food service before we present our donations. There will be dignitaries and media outlets on site. We recommend all comrades to wear Legion branded merchandise if possible.

Organization Overview:

Ruck To Remember is built on volunteers who are dedicated to raising awareness and funds to support the Paramedics, Firefighters, Law Enforcement, and Military (present, past and future) by hosting and taking part in events and fundraising. Ruck to Remember currently has volunteers with diverse backgrounds who are eager to partake in the annual ruck, along with other fundraising and events that will help support the front line responders and their families.

“Leave the Streets Behind’ Initiative Info"

“Leave the Streets Behind” is the Legion's national homeless Veterans program that started out of Ontario Command. The program's mission is to reach out to homeless Veterans and those at-risk of homelessness and provide them with immediate financial assistance and support.

HMCS ORIOLE - June 17-19

The branch has been contacted by the Acting Sub-Lieutenant, Scott C. Ferris, stating the honour it would be for them to welcome our branch members aboard the HCMS ORIOLE, the sail training vessel of the Royal Canadian Navy that will be in port at Niagara-on-the-Lake docking at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Sailing Club, 10 Melville Street from June 17-20, 2022. The ship will be open for public deck tours from 1:00pm to 4:00pm 17 June and again from 10:00am to 4:00pm on both 18 & 19 June.

ORIOLE is taking part in the Great Lakes Deployment 2022(GLD) which will see the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) visiting communities along the St. Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes. GLD provides Canadians with a unique opportunity to tour one of Canada’s naval ships and to learn about life in the Royal Canadian Navy from our sailors.

It also provides an opportunity to speak with our sailors and recruiters to find out more about a career in the RCN. Or, if you have already submitted an application online, you can come see the RCN in-person to learn more about your future career in the RCN.

Her Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Oriole (May to August) and Glace Bay (June 24 to July 29) are this year’s GLD ambassadors. If you want to learn more about the Navy, come and #SeaForYourself this summer.

Key Facts

HMCS ORIOLE is the Royal Canadian Navy’s Sail Training and public outreach vessel and longest-serving commissioned ship. Oriole was built for the Gooderham family and launched in 1921. During the Second World War the ship was loaned to the Navy for training purposes, and later commissioned into the service in 1954 based out of Esquimalt, B.C. In 2017, Oriole sailed around through the Panama Canal and back to Halifax where it is now stationed. Oriole has served continuously since 1921 in both private and military roles, and is celebrating 101 years in service this year.

cenotaph centennial ceremony itinerary & invitation

Comrades, Her Honour Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario will be in the Old town Niagara on the Lake on Saturday June 4th 2022 to help us recognize our cenotaph being unveiled 100 years ago. Our Legion branch will participate in a parade and service on Queen St. The parade will form up on Market St. stepping off at 10.45. I invite all of our Branch members to join us that day. We need all those able to march to fill out our ranks. You can wear your Legion Uniform with metals, or even a suit and tie. It is an opportunity to be recognized for your service. Marching with us will be a Quarter guard from the Lincoln & Welland Regiment and band, and our town fire department. The Branch will be open at 12.00 noon that day. Please consider participating, and if you can’t march, you can watch.

Al Howse - President Branch 124 Royal Canadian Legion

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Executive Listing 2022-2023

As of April 28th, 2022 the following are our newly elected 2022-2023 Branch Executive Committee Mem

PRESIDENT Al Howse

1ST VICE-PRESIDENT Diane O'Donoghue

2ND VICE-PRESIDENT Jackie Dickieson

SECRETARY Linda Becker

TREASURER Rick Cairns

POPPY CHAIR Chris Toye

SERVICE OFFICER/VETERAN SERVICES Jackie Dickieson

MEMBERSHIP Doug Pettit

YOUTH EDUCATION Lori Beak

LEADERSHIP Moe Pam

SENIORS Henri Adamowski

PRO Al Howse

WAYS & MEANS Moe Pam

SPORTS Megan/Diane

BURSARIES Doug Pettit

HONOURS/AWARDS Al Howse

SGT. @ ARMS Doug Johnson

CHAPLAIN Sheldon & Judy Kofsky
HALL RENTAL TBD

BAR CHAIR Megan Vanderlee

SICK & VISITING Jackie Dickieson

HOUSE CHAIR TBD

CADET LIAISON Doug Johnson

Annual Meeting & Elections - April 27 @ 7pm

Elections & Annual Meeting Wednesday April 27th at 7pm

Comrades,

On Wednesday April 27th at 7:00 pm, the branch will be holding our Annual General Meeting including Elections.

We encourage all members to come out to this meeting, participate and vote.

The following positions are open for nomination:

PRESIDENT 1ST VICE-PRESIDENT 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER

And for 6 executive members who would chair one of the following committees:

POPPY CHAIR SERVICE OFFICER/VETERANS SERVICES MEMBERSHIP YOUTH EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SENIORS PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER WAYS & MEANS SPORTS BURSARIES HONOURS/AWARDS HALL RENTAL BAR CHAIR HOUSE CHAIR

Please feel free to speak to any executive member regarding the roles and responsibilities you might be interested in taking on.

You can also call or email the office between 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Hope to see you all out!

New BRANCH HOURS & POST-COVID CHANGES

NEW Bar Hours as voted at the last General Meeting

Wednesday 2-7pm

Thursday 2-8pm

Friday 2-9pm

Saturday 2-9pm

Sunday 2-7pm
Additionally,

Sports are back on within the clubroom!Shuffleboard, Pool, Darts, Cards and more!

Covid Changes -

You are no longer required to wear a mask or sign in when entering the branch, however we do ask that you still socially distance where you can, sanitize and respect people's wishes who still choose to wear their masks.

Thank you, and happy Spring!

Branch Reopening & Fish Fry Restarting - February

Clubroom Reopen!

We're excited to Welcome you Back!

Starting this Saturday the 5th, The branch's clubroom will be reopening for regular hours Thursdays-Saturdays from 2-8pm.

Come in and catch up at the bar with Debbie!

Current Covid Restrictions:

No more sign in for contact tracing per the new restrictions,

though proof of double vaccination is required.

*Card shown must include the new government approved QR reading as we will still have a greeter checking.

Fish Fry Restarting!

Starting next Thursday Feb 10th, the town's infamous Legion Fish Fry Event is back weekly on Thursdays from 4-7pm.

Eat-in and Take Out only.

New Prices Effective Immediately (Tax Included):

1 piece - $11 & 2 piece - $15

Office Closed

Elizabeth is not currently in the office everyday, however emails and voicemails are being checked and forwarded promptly.

If you, or a senior you know, requires any assistance, please contact the branch directly or the Seniors Outreach Program and we'd be happy to help.

Seniors Outreach #: 905 - 246 - 4739

Membership Renewals Due

2022 Membership Dues are now due, and can be paid to the bar or a cheque mailed to the branch directly.

Membership Chair Doug Pettit is in office once a week to process renewals and new memberships.

If you are still receiving membership renewal emails from Command, and have paid your dues to current - please advise the office and we will look into it for you.

Hope you're all keeping safe and well!

2022 BRANCH UPDATES & Newsletter

Ruck 2 Remember Closing Ceremonies - Sunday August 7th @ 5pm

Ruck the Bruce

Organization Overview:

“Leave the Streets Behind’ Initiative Info"

JULY Branch Update

Minister of Veterans Affairs canada visit - july 19/22

Canada Day - July 1, 2022

JUNE Branch Update

June 18 - Ride for Dad

HMCS ORIOLE - June 17-19

Key Facts

cenotaph centennial ceremony itinerary & invitation

May Branch Update

Executive Listing 2022-2023

As of April 28th, 2022 the following are our newly elected 2022-2023 Branch Executive Committee Mem

April Branch Update

MUSIC TRIVIA - Sat May 7th @ 7pm

MUSIC TRIVIA NAME THAT TUNE

Annual Meeting & Elections - April 27 @ 7pm

Open Mic restarts Sun April 24th 2-5pm with Host Buzz Hummer

New BRANCH HOURS & POST-COVID CHANGES

NEW Bar Hours as voted at the last General Meeting

General Meeting - Wed. March 30 @ 7pm - All Members Welcome

General Meeting - Wed. March 30 @ 7pm - All Members Welcome

General Meeting - Wed. March 30 @ 7pm - All Members Welcome

General Meeting - Wed. March 30 @ 7pm - All Members Welcome

General Meeting - Wed. March 30 @ 7pm - All Members Welcome

General Meeting - Wed. March 30 @ 7pm - All Members Welcome

MUSIC TRIVIA - March 26th @ 7pm

MUSIC TRIVIA NAME THAT TUNE

Branch Reopening & Fish Fry Restarting - February