President

Terrie Gubbins

1-519-448-9930


Secretary and Sgt.-at-Arms

Dana DiLabbio

 

1st Vice President

Sue Sklepowicz

 

2nd Vice President

& Sports Officer

Terry Kobylinski

 

Treasurer

Debbie Cooley


Standard Bearer

Lorrie Deneau

 

Executive

Anne Hayes

Marie Kobylinski

Pat Raynsford

Mary Johnson

Marlene Jaggard

Sharon Pivonka

 

 

 




               

Ladies Auxiliary          

Ladies Auxiliary Report - January 2010

 

The Ladies Auxiliary hopes everybody had a happy and healthy Christmas and New Years.  Now that the holiday season is over we can jump right back into our events.

Our 2nd Annual Draw was held on Friday, December 4th.  We would like to take this opportunity to thank the following people for their donations towards the draw table:

Legion for the 52" TV Set

Brenda Sherring for the Handmade Quilted Purse

Mark Fleming for the Support our Troops Jacket

Cathie Belmore for the Skin Cream Set and Toronto Maple Leaf T-Shirt and Boxer Shorts

Steve Rouw for the Kiss T-Shirt and Kid Rock Bobble Head.

 

Your generosity is much appreciated and we thank you greatly.

 

The following people were the winners from the draw:  Peter Arnold(Toronto Maple Leaf T-Shirt and boxer shorts), Muriel Hodgson(Skin Cream Gift Set), Grace Scott(Handmade Quilted Purse), Melanie Haworth(Christmas Village House), Len Chetwyn(Kiss T-Shirt and Kid Rock Bobble Head), Ruth Schiller(Animated Mrs. Claus), Dave Seguin(Digital Picture Frame), Kelly Hunter(Signed Toronto Maple Leaf Jersey), Debbie Cooley(Support our Troops Jacket), Cathie Belmore(GPS), Kirk Hopkins(Food Hamper) and Debbie McManus(52" TV).  Thank you to all for participating in the draw and making it a success.

 

The upcoming Beef on a Bun nights are as follows:  January 22nd, February 26th, March 26th, April 23rd and May 28th.  Come on out and enjoy dinner, entertainment and support your LA and your legion all at the same time.  If you know of any Legion or LA member who is ill or cannot get out but would love to enjoy our dinner let us know and we'll work out getting dinner out to them.  Please contact us for further information.

 

The Ladies Auxiliary 65th Birthday celebration will be held in conjunction with the Branch Honours and Awards on Saturday March the 6th.  We are looking forward to another enjoyable evening.  It is really a great opportunity for all members to see your fellow comrades being recognized for the great work that they do around the branch.  If you know of an LA member who would like to attend this night please contact one of our Comrades. 

 

The members of the LA will be participating in all upcoming LA sporting events which are, Cribbage, Darts and Euchre.

 

If you know of anyone that would be interested in becoming a member of the LA please contact one of our Comrades.

 

Yours in Comradeship,

 

Terrie Gubbins – Ladies Auxiliary Chair

 



Ladies Auxiliary Report - December 2009


Ladies Auxiliary's 2nd annual draw is Friday 4th December

at the Legion Sports Turkey Roll.  


You may purchase tickets (25 for $5) from any Auxiliary member.


Tickets will also be on sale at the Branch on the following dates: 

Friday 13th and 27th November - 4-9pm

Saturday 14th, 21st, 28th November -  3-5pm

Sunday 15th, 22nd, 29th November - 2-4pm

Monday 16th, 23rd, 30th November - 8-10pm

Thursday 19th, 26th November - 8-10pm

Thursday 3rd December - 8-10pm.

 

Prizes:  48" TV set (used - was in the main room at the legion)

Maple Leaf Jersey signed by Daryl Sitler

Support Our Troops Legion Jacket

Digital Camera

Digital Photo Frame

GPS System

Food Hamper with Turkey and $30 worth of Fortinos Gift Certificates

Christmas Village House

Animated Mrs. Claus

Kiss T-Shirt with Kid Rock Bobble Head

Handmade Quilted Carry Bag

Skin Creams


Please come out and support your LA and try to win some great prizes while doing so.

 

If you are interested in becoming a member of the LA please talk to one of our members.  Come on out and help support your Branch!

 

The LA wishes you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

 

Please remember there will NOT be a Beef-on-a-Bun night in December.

Yours in Comradeship,

Terrie Gubbins - President - Ladies Auxiliary

Ladies Auxiliary Report - October 2009

The new season started off well with our first beef on a bun night which was held on September the 25th.  The upcoming beef nights are Friday October 23rd and Friday November 27th.  Dinner is served from 5:30 - 7:30 so please come out and enjoy a wonderful meal and help support your LA and your branch.

The LA will be holding their 2nd annual draw during the month of November.  Please watch for information around the branch.  There will be some wonderful prizes.

The next LA meetings will be held on Tuesday October the 13th, Tuesday November 10th and Tuesday December 8th.  All meetings begin at 8:00 p.m.  If anyone is interested in helping us help our branch please talk to an LA member today.

Yours in Comradeship,

Terrie Gubbins - President - Ladies Auxiliary



Ladies Auxiliary Report - August 2009


Another LA season is up and running, which means our Beef on a Bun nights are back.  The upcoming dates for the beef on a bun nights are:  September 25th, October 23rd and November 27th.  All beef on a bun nights run from 530 - 730.  Please come out to the branch and enjoy a wonderful meal for $8.00 a plate.

The Ladies Auxiliary is deeply saddened by the loss of our Life member, Betty Grant.  Betty was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed.

Our upcoming meetings will be as follows:  September 8th, October 13th, November 10th and December 8th.  The meetings begin at 8:00 p.m.  If you know anybody that is interested in joining or would like some information please contact one of our comrades.

Yours in Comradeship,

Terrie Gubbins - President - Ladies Auxiliary



Ladies Auxiliary Report - April 2009


Our final Beef on a Bun night for this season will be held on Friday May the 22nd.  The Beef on a Bun nights will commence once again beginning in September.  The tentative dates are as follows:  September 25th, October 23rd, and November 27th. 

 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your continued support.

The Ladies Auxiliary is more then meets the eye.  If you think you may be interested in joining, but are unsure of what we are about, and what we stand for, please don't hesitate to contact Comrade Terrie Gubbins at 519-448-9930 or Comrade Terry Kobylinski at 905-627-3088. 

 

We are always looking for new members to join our small but mighty team.

Yours in Comradeship,

Terrie Gubbins - President - Ladies Auxiliary




Ladies Auxiliary Report - February 2009

 

The LA will be celebrating their 64th birthday in combination with the Branch Honours & Awards.  If you are interested in attending this event the tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the bar at the Legion. 

The next beef on a bun nights are as follows:  February 27th, March 27th, and April 24th.  The cost is $8 per dinner.  Please come out and enjoy a wonderful dinner while supporting your LA and your branch.

If there are any men or women out there that would be interested in sharing their Veteran's stories or war stores please contact LA President Terrie Gubbins.  We would like to compile these stores and hopefully print them for everybody's reading pleasure.

The LA is always looking for new members.  If you are interested in becoming a member or you have any questions in regards to this please contact Terrie Gubbins for information.

 

Terrie Gubbins - President - Ladies Auxiliary





Ladies Auxiliary Report - December 2008 

 

Our Beef-on-a-Bun nights are well underway and things are going great.  The next one will be held on Friday, November 28th followed with entertainment by Mike Woods, and the next one will be held on Friday, January 23rd.

 

Please remember there will NOT be a Beef-on-a-Bun night in December.

 

Would you be interested in winning a T.V. or a DVD or maybe a Tampa Bay Devil Rays signed baseball jersey?  If so, come on out and get in on the draw.  We will be having these items and more on draw tables at the Legion on November 27th,

28th and 29th and the draw will take place on the last day.  Please come out and support your LA and try to win some great prizes while doing so.

 

If you are interested in becoming a member of the LA please talk to one of our members.  Come on out and help support your Branch!

 

The LA wishes you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

 

Terrie Gubbins - President - Ladies Auxiliary

  

 

Ladies Auxiliary Report - October 2008  

 

The Beef on a Bun nights are starting up again, beginning September 26th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.  The next dates are October 24th and November 28th.

 

There will not be a Beef on a Bun night in December.

 

The Ladies Auxiliary will be holding an Open Mixed Dart Tournament on Saturday, November 8th.  Flyers will be posted around the Branch with more detailed information.

 

Terry Gubbins - President - Ladies Auxiliary

 

 

Scheduled Beef on a Bun nights:

Friday, 26th September, 2008

Friday, 24th October, 2008

Friday, 28th November, 2008

Friday, 23rd Jan., 2009

Friday, 27th February, 2009

Friday, 27th March, 2009

Friday, 24th April, 2009

Friday, 22nd May, 2009

 

About The Ladies Auxiliary
An organization dedicated to supporting our Veterans, the Royal Canadian Legion and other charities. Our membership ranges in age from thirty to over eighty. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 8pm in the downstairs lounge in the Legion.

Upcoming meetings are 13th May, 10th June.

Activities for May 2008

The next Beef on a Bun nights are Friday, April 25th and Friday May 30th. Come out and enjoy a night of good food and good fun and it will only cost you $7 per person. 

We hosted district darts on Saturday April 5th.  Our team of Terry Kobylinski, Terry Gubbins, Sue Sklepowicz and Dana Dilabbio placed second and the team of Debbie Cooley, Lorrie Deneau, Pat Raynsford and Marie Kobylinski placed fifth. 

They all qualify to go to the Provincial tournament on June 28th at Kirkland Lake.  Congratulations to all. 

Our Bingos will now be held on the last Saturday of every month from 2-4pm.  Come out and enjoy a few hours of bingo, for .25 cents a card you can't go wrong. 

Elections were held on April 28th and the following members are the Executive for the next L.A.season: 

L.A.President - Terrie Gubbins
1st Vice President - Sue Skelowicz
2nd Vice and Sports - Terry Kobylinski
Treasurer - Debbie Cooley
Secretary - Dana Dilabbio
Sgt-at-Arms - Lorrie Deneau. 

The elected executive members are: 

Marlene Jaggard
Mary Johnson

Pat Raynsford
Sharon Pvonka
Marie Kobylinksi
Ann Hayes (appointed)

Congratulations to all those elected.

Terry Gubbins - L.A.President

Scheduled Activities

We are now hosting "Beef on a Bun" once a month.  Upcoming dates are 28th March,
25th April and 30th May.  Please come out and join us for a wonderful meal  and support your Ladies Auxiliary. 

We are hosting District Team Darts on Saturday 5th April, and on 26th April we have two doubles teams and one single player heading for the Provincial championships.  Congratulations to all players and good luck.

Terrie Gubbins - President Ladies Auxiliary


Carnival Bingo
Legion Lounge 2-4pm every Saturday afternoon
Cards .25c per game

For Dec 2003 Newsletter click HERE


 

Past Events:


Christmas Bazaar - was held 25th November, 2007 and was a great success.  Thank you to all who participated and attended.

Christmas Bazaar

November 20th 2005 10am-4pm straw draw table, bake table, area artisans, kids draws, lunch and tea room.

LA 60th anniversary calendar HERE More Photo's HERE