Branch 36 - Upcoming Events Calendar - August, 2010

Weekly Meat Draw - Every Saturday - 4:30pm

August 2010 Events

Friday – 13^th August - Fish Fry - 4:30-7:00pm

Sunday - 22^nd August - Family BBQ - 4-6pm

Monday - 30^th August - Dundas Valley Mixed Dart League General Meeting

September 2010 Events

Monday - 6th September – LABOUR DAY - CLOSED

Wednesday - 8th September - Youth Dart League Registration - 6-7:30pm
Thursday - 9th September - Ladies Winter Dart League Registration - 8pm
Thursday - 9th September - Mens Winter Dart League Registration - 7pm

Friday - 10^th September - Fish Fry - 4:30-7:00pm

Friday - 10^th September - Music from UNCORKED - 7-11pm

Sunday - 12th September - Sunday Mixed Darts League 2-4pm

Wednesday - 15th September Semi-Annual Meeting - 8pm

Sunday - 19^th  September - Family BBQ - 4-6pm

October 2010 Events

Friday - 1st October - Turkey Roll - 8:00pm
Friday - 8th October - Fish Fry - 4:30-7:00pm

Friday - 22nd October - Beef on a Bun - 5:30-7:30pm

New Legion Members are always welcome

Call or visit the Branch for more information

Invite friends and relatives to Legion events

Peter Whittaker – Public Relations Chair and 3^rd Vice President

Poppy Fund Report - August  2010 – No report this month

Honours and Awards Report - August 2010 – No report this month 

Entertainment Report - August 2010 - No report this month

Youth Education Report - August 2010

Again, in 2010, Valley City Branch 36 Youth Education Committee will challenge students throughout the region to describe their impressions of thesacrifices that Canadian men and women have made over many years in preserving our Canadian freedoms. Students from grade 4 to 12 are invited to submit colour posters, black and white posters, poetry, and essays on the theme of remembrance. Last year, much of the work was exceptionally good. The branch had seven zone winners and one district winner in various levels of the competitions.

Clearly, students gain insight into Canadian contributions to military operations, including peace keeping. Many teachers incorporate this exercise into the curriculum, and of course, the students who get involved enjoy the recognition and the prize money that come with their success.

If your son or daughter, grandchildren, nieces or nephews are interested in these meaningful competitions, please tell them to contact the branch, or have their teachers contact the branch early in the coming school year.

We sincerely hope to continue to build on the programme’s recent successes.

Lorne Evans - Youth Education Chair

Special Events Report - August 2010

I wish to thank all who participated in the building and decoration of the Branch 36 float for the Dundas Cactus Festival Parade.

I also wish to thank those that chose to ride on  the float and I hope next year that we can get more Branch members to participate in the parade.  

Gord Sharpe - Special Events Chair

Canteen Report - August 2010

We've held our own throughout the summer months and all of our bar staff have had their working vacations (they've even been a bit lonely at times).  Fall will soon be upon us with the start of all the winter sports.  For those of you who have not made it in during the wonderful weather, we have missed you and we're looking forward to seeing you all again soon.

Dawn Lewis - Canteen Chair and 1st Vice President

Colour Party Report – August 2010

The Colour Party usually takes the summer off but this year we’re going to be involved in the World Championship games taking place on August the 7th. The location will be a the baseball diamond on Jerseyville Road in Ancaster. The start time is 11:00 a.m. The Colour Party is also going to be attending the Cactus festival on August the 19th and invites all veterans to take part and join us on the float. Those of you who have scooters are invited to deck them out with your regimental colours and follow the float.

As always we have openings in the Colour Party for new members.

If interested please contact:

James Byron - Colour Party Commander

Ways and Means Report - August 2010

The Fish Fry's have continued to surprise us.  We thought that with members and their friends enjoying the nice weather and vacations that the numbers would drop a little bit.  WRONG!  They seem to be holding pretty steady and we are hoping that means they will increase even more come the cooler weather.  Please remember to tell everyone that you know what a great meal you get and how friendly the people here at the Branch are.  We can handle it in the kitchen.  The volunteers up there really know their stuff and are able to put out even more dinners.

We would also like to thank everyone for taking the time to fill out the comment cards.  They have helped us alot, and we congratulate the people that enjoyed their free dinners for taking the time to fill out the cards and put them in the box.  We will be doing this one more time this summer, so you still have 2 chances at the August Fish Fry to win dinner for two at the September Fish Fry.

We also have two Family BBQ's left on the calendar.  August 22, and September 19.  Terry and Susan do a fabulous job outside and we haven't heard a single bad thing about the cooking or the people inside serving. We've all really missed our "Little Short A**".  He made things run sooo smoothly, and he is in our thoughts and prayers every day.  We get rattled, he laughs it off and makes it fun.

The Thanksgiving Turkey Roll is scheduled for Friday October 1st at 8pm.  We will have spins on the wheel following the main draw, so make sure to get your ticket(s) and plan on attending.  Tickets will still be $5.00 for 40 chances and will be on sale in early September from members or at the bar.

Thanks so much for all of your support.  The Ways and Means of our Branch is the major contributor to the Branch and without you we couldn't do what we do at and for the Branch.  Thank You! Thank You!  

Your Ways and Means Committee

Dawn Lewis  1st Vice President

and

Wayne McKay

Banquet Hall Report - August 2010

The Banquet Hall has lots of dates available, and it can be booked for any event you need to plan, and the cost is always friendly to your wallet.  The Wentworth Room is also avail- able free of charge to anyone.  For more information call the Legion office at 905-627-7221.

House Report - August 2010

Thanks to Paul Penney we now have a security grid on the window that was used for the break-in and a new cover on our mail slot.

Weekly Meat Draw - Every Saturday - 4:30pm

May 2010 Events
Wednesday – 5^th May - Annual Branch Elections - 8pm

Friday – 14^th May - Fish Fry - 4:30-7:00pm

Saturday – 22^nd May - Perennial Plant Day - 11am-1pm

Friday – 28^th May - Beef on a Bun - 5:30pm-7-30pm

Saturday – 30^th May - Spring Work Party - 09:00am

June 2010 Events

Sunday - 6^th June - Branch 36 D-day Church Parade

09:45am - Fall in at Branch     

10:00am - March Off

10:30am - Church Service at St.James Church Melville Street

All Legion members are welcome to attend service

Friday -11^th June - Fish Fry - 4:30-7:00pm

Sunday - 20^th June  Branch open 2pm - Family BBQ - 4-6pm

July 2010 Events

Friday –Thursday - 1^st July - Canada Day – 2-5pm

Good Neighbor BBQ - Hot Dogs and Burgers for neighbors

of Royal Canadian Legion Valley City Branch 36

9^th July - Fish Fry - 4:30-7:00pm

Sunday - 18^th July Branch open 2pm - Family BBQ - 4-6pm

August 2010 Events

Friday - 13^th August - Fish Fry - 4:30-7:00pm

Sunday - 22^nd August Branch open 2pm Family BBQ 4-6pm

Invite friends and relatives to Legion events

Peter Whittaker - Public Relations Chair

Poppy Fund Report - April  2010

At the recent Honours and Awards Banquet we were able to make the following donations for the Branch from the Poppy Fund.

Maureen Ellis from St.Joseph’s Villa accepted a cheque for $10,000 for the St.Joseph’s Villa Veterans. 

Parker Neal from McMaster University Medical Centre accepted a cheque for $10,000 for MUMC Hospital’s Childrens Cancer Research.

Gerry Belec - Poppy Fund Chair

Honours and Awards Report - April 2010

With thanks to all attendees, the annual Honours and Awards and Ladies Auxiliary 65^th Birthday Banquet was an unprecedented success.

Congratulations to:

Marie Kobylinski - 2009 Legionnaire of the Year

Congratulations to:

Al Magson and Paul Penney, who were awarded Lifetime Legion Memberships

Congratulations to:

Mike Alkerton who was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal  

and to all of the other recipients of pins and certificates. 

An album of photographs of the event is available in the Branch for you to enjoy. 

Next year’s event will be on 5^th March, 2011.  The sooner you become a member, the sooner you will have your 5 year membership pin.

Suzi Mellen - Honours & Awards Chair

Entertainment Report - April 2010 - No report this month

Youth Education Report - April 2010

I am very pleased to report that, in the second year of the Youth Education program's re-introduction, a number of Branch 36 Valley City Legion student participants in our Remembrance poster, poetry, and essay competitions, as well as in Public Speaking, have won further honours at the Zone level, and beyond!

They are as follows:

Remembrance Colour Poster: Senior - Bronze Medal (Zone)

Remembrance Poetry:  Junior – Bronze Medal (Zone)

                                     Intermediate - Silver (Zone)

                                     Senior - Silver (Zone)

Essay:  Intermediate – Silver (Zone)

            Senior – Gold (District) - Advancing to Provincial

Public Speaking:  Senior - Gold (Zone) - Advancing to District

A great deal of appreciation has been expressed by teachers, parents, principals and students regarding the Branch’s support and generosity towards local youth.

I hope to continue to build on this year’s successes.

Lorne Evans - Youth Education Chair

Special Events Report - April 2010

On Sunday, 6^th June, 2010 we will be having our annual church parade.  All those wishing to take part please fall in at the Branch at 09:45am.  We will march off at 10:00am and proceed to St. James church on Melville Street.

For those who cannot march in the parade but wish to attend the church service, it will start at 10:30am and all are welcome to attend.

Gord Sharpe - Special Events Chair

Canteen Report - April 2010

Colour Party Report - April 2010

The Colour Party had the chance to present the colours at the Honours & Awards Dinner on 6th March - where Suzi Mellen, Greg Sherring and Chris Slote were presented with Certificates of Appreciation. 

Dorothy Foord was presented with an award for long service to the Colour Party.

On 17^th March at the General Meeting we again presented the colours.  As always we have openings in the Colour Party for new members.

If interested please contact:

James Byron - Colour Party Commander    

Ways and Means Report - April 2010

Welcome to a new season at Branch 36.  Winter sports and events are winding down and plans are being made for the summer months.  We hope that you will consider joining us at the Branch for some (or all) of them. 

The Fish fry's will continue all summer long on the second Friday of each month and the Family BBQ's are back as well.  The first one is on Father's Day, Sunday June 20th.  What a great way to tell the Dad's out there that you love them.  Treat them to a delicious dinner.  The Branch opens at 2:30 so that you are able to enjoy a chilled beverage before dinner.  The actual dinner will be served from 4pm until 6pm. The meal consists of steak (cooked to order), chicken, or hamburgers, with potatoes, salads, fried onions, rolls, and all of the fixing’s including sour crème, pickles, olives, tomatoes, etc.  We are really looking forward to seeing you and your family and friends at these events. 

We are also planning our Spring Parking Lot/Trunk Sale.  So when you do your Spring Cleaning and/or de-cluttering your house, consider setting the items you no longer want, or need aside, and renting a space in the parking lot to sell these things and make a few bucks (the Branch will also be accepting donations for the Legion table if you prefer).

The date has been set for Saturday June 5th.  Watch the Blue Books, the White Board, or check the Website for more details.

As well, don't forget that Branch elections are being held on May 5th, at 8pm.  Bring your membership card and have your say on who you would like to see running  for the Executive, that runs YOUR Branch.  Remember these are the people that volunteer to work for YOU.  Maybe you might even be interested in becoming an executive member. 

Once again, thank you all for your support in all of the events that we hold at the Branch for you, the members.  Without you none of this would be possible.  Thank You.

Dawn Lewis – Ways & Means Chair

Ways & Means Committee

Dawn Lewis - 1st Vice President

Al Blackburn - 3rd Vice President

Wayne McKay - Committee Member

Banquet Hall Report - April 2010

Hello fellow comrades, I would like to take this time to remind you that the Banquet Hall and Wentworth room are always available.  The Banquet Hall can be booked with a deposit for any event you need to plan and the cost is always friendly to your wallet.  The Wentworth Room is also available free of charge to anyone. 

All bookings can be made by calling the Legion office at 905-627-7221.  Should you need your event to be catered, our chef can make a great meal for a great price and will leave you satisfied and smiling.                                                                                       

Kristen Blair - Banquet Hall Chair

House Report - April 2010

As spring is upon us, we are starting to look outside, and with this in mind it is RECRUITMENT TIME once again for volunteers for our SPRING CLEANUP. 

The cleanup will be on Sunday May 30^th at 8.30am and if you can spare a couple of hours to help get the Branch ready for the Church Parade add your name to the sign up on the sheet located on the wall beside the office.  Just bring a friend, a rake or a broom along with your appetite.  

Just remember "Many hands make light work".                    “Counting on Your support”

Hal Hamilton - House Chair

Branch 36 - Upcoming Events Report - January / February / March - 2010

Every Saturday President's Meat Draw -3-4pm

6 chances to win every week

Weekly Meat Draw - Every Saturday - 4:30pm

2 chances to win every week

February - 2010

Friday - 12th - Fish Fry - 4:30-7:00pm

and entertainment by Mike Woods – 7-11pm

Saturday - 13th - “Support the Troops Valentine’s Dance” with The Grumpies – all proceeds go to support our troops 8pm to 12 midnight - All are welcome

Friday - 26th - Beef on a Bun - 5:30pm-7:30pm

and entertainment by "Uncorked" - Celtic Music - 7-11pm

March - 2010

Saturday - 6th - Honours and Awards Dinner  - Tickets available at Branch.  Bar opens - 5:30pm / Dinner - 6:30pm

Friday - 12th - Fish Fry - 4:30-7:00pm

and entertainment by Brett Baker - 7-11pm

Wednesday, 17th - Annual General Meeting

All members invited - new members to be inducted - 8pm

Friday - 26th - Beef on a Bun - 5:30pm-7:30pm

and entertainment by Mike Woods - 7-11pm

Peter Whittaker - Public Relations Chair

Poppy Fund Report - January  2010 - No report this month.

Honours and Awards Report - January 2010

Happy New Decade to all!  Our annual Honours and Awards Banquet will be held Saturday, 6^th March, 2010 at the Branch.  This will also include our Ladies Auxiliary.

I will be making calls in February to those eligible for pins.  By 14^th February, if you believe you are eligible and have not received a phone call, please call the Branch and leave me a message.  Your 2010 membership card needs to read 6, 11, 16, 21, etc. (for years of service) to receive a pin.

Tickets will be on sale in February.  This event was a sellout last year so get your $15.00 tickets early.  If you would like to nominate someone for an award, please leave a note in the Honours and Awards mail box in the Branch, or see me at the Branch.

This promises to be a great night of celebration with the Hi Fi’s providing music for a dance to enhance the evening.

Suzi Mellen - Honours & Awards Chair

Entertainment Report - January 2010

Friday – 12^th February - Fish Fry

Entertainment by Mike Woods - 7-11pm

Saturday – 13^th February – “Support Our Troops” Valentine’s Dance – 8-12pm

All proceeds go to support our troops.  *Prizes* - The Grumpies music  Great Turnout last year - get your tickets before they’re all gone. 

Tickets on sale late January.

Friday – 26^th February – Beef on a Bun

Entertainment - Celtic music from “Uncorked” – 7-11pm

Friday – 12^th March – Fish Fry

Entertainment - Country music with Brett Baker – 7-11pm

Friday – 26^th March - Beef on a Bun

Entertainment by Mike Woods - 7-11pm

Eamon Morgan – Entertainment Chair

Youth Education Report - January 2010 – No report this month

Special Events Report - January 2010  – No report this month

Canteen Report - January 2010

I hope everyone had a good Christmas and New Year.

Every thing is going well in the canteen, if you have any questions or suggestions please let me know.  

Lynn Horner - Canteen Chair

Colour Party Report - January 2010

The Colour Party has had another busy month.  On Sunday January 10^th we paraded in downtown Hamilton to celebrate the birthday of our first Prime Minister - Sir John A. Macdonald.

Once again marching behind our own Dundas piper Don Muir, we gathered at the statue of Sir John at the corner of King and John for a short ceremony.  We were accompanied by 2 Mounties and 2 members of an Honour guard wearing uniforms from the 1800’s.

In attendance were a large number of politicians and dignitaries including TVO personality Steve Paikin.  We made such an impression that the organizer of the event ran down the street as we were leaving to take our flags back to my van and thanked the Colour Party personally for attending and let them know we made a favorable impression on everyone in attendance. As always we have openings in the Colour Party for new members.

If interested please contact me through the Branch.

James Byron - Colour Party Commander

Ways and Means Report - January 2010

The Ways and Means Committee would like to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year.  We're really happy to see that so many of you have had your fill of turkey for awhile and decided to join us for the first fish fry of the new year.  Another success thanks to you the members, and the families, and the friends, and the neighbors, and well, you get the picture.  Now it's time to start thinking about everyone that you haven't told yet, and get them in here on the second Friday in February for the next Fish Fry.  Who knows, they just might enjoy themselves so much that they will want to tell their friends about us.  Maybe they might even be interested in becoming a member of our Branch.

We are also planning on having another "Parking Lot/Trunk Sale in the late Spring, (maybe around the end of May) so start setting aside the treasures that you no longer want or need.  Who knows just how much someone else will pay you for it.  We have a lot of fun and we make some money doing it!  These are the things that help keep our Branch as strong as it is.  We'll give you more info closer to the time.

If you have any other suggestions for things that you would like to see happening, please let us know.  No idea is a bad idea, any idea will definitely be considered.

Finally, don't forget to put your Loonie in an envelope with you name on it and drop it in the box near the entrance to the washrooms.  There are always two great selections of meat to be won every Saturday at 4:30 following the Presidents Meat Draw at 3pm.

Thanks for everything that you do to make everything that we do such a success.

Ways & Means Committee

Dawn Lewis - 1st Vice President

Al Blackburn - 3rd Vice President

Wayne McKay - Committee Member

Banquet Hall Report - January 2010 – No report this month.

House Report - January 2010

Hal Hamilton has accepted the position as House Chair.  Let’s welcome Hal and don’t be  shy if he asks  you for help on the many little things that always need done around the Branch .

John Murphy - House Chair

Branch 36 - Upcoming Events - December, January, February

Every Saturday President's Meat Draw -3-4pm

Weekly Meat Draw - Every Saturday - 4:30pm

December - 2009

Friday - 4th- Sports Turkey Roll - 8pm

Wednesday - 9th -Veteran's dinner – bar opens 5:30pm – sit down to dinner – 6pm

Friday - 11th - Fish Fry - 4:30-7:00pm

Friday - 11th - Dave Burden from 7-11pm

Thursday - 24th - Christmas Carol contest - Branch closes 6pm

Friday - 25th - Christmas Day - CLOSED

Saturday - 26th - Boxing Day – CLOSED

Thursday – 31st - 8pm - New Year's Eve Pot Luck Party with Jim Byron and the Hi Fis

Welcome in the New Year 2010 with us

January - 2010

Friday - 1st - New Year’s Day - CLOSED

Friday - 8th - Fish Fry - 4:30-7:00pm

Friday - 8th - Join Desi’s tribute to Johnny Cash – 7-11pm

Friday - 22nd - Beef on a Bun - 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Friday - 22nd – Dave Burden from - 7-11pm

Saturday - 23rd - Robbie Burns Supper – 5:30pm

February – 2010

Friday - 12th - Fish Fry - 4:30-7:00pm

Saturday - 13th - “Support the Troops Valentine’s Dance” with The Grumpies

– all proceeds go to support our troops.

Tickets will be available in January - this dance sold out last year!

Invite friends and relatives to Legion events

Poppy Fund Report - December 2009

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who volunteered and took part in the

Poppy Fund this year.  I would also like to thank all those who prepared the great food for

the volunteers who collected for the Poppy Fund.

The money collected by the Poppy Fund is used for contributions to local residences where

Veterans reside, and last year a substantial contribution was made to the McMaster University

Medical Center’s Childhood Cancer Research.

Collecting donations for the Poppy Fund is an activity for which the Branch attempts to supply

manpower.  Our Branch has over 800 members, and if more Legion members had volunteered,

we would have collected even more money for the Fund. 

So next year please volunteer, even if only for an afternoon or evening, and Thank You again

to all of those who volunteered this year.

Gerry Belec - Poppy Fund Chair

Honours and Awards Report - December 2009

Circle your calendars!  March 6^th, 2010 is our annual Honours and Awards Banquet! 

A list of those who are eligible for service pins will be posted in January and if we have

your phone number you will be called. 

Look at your 2010 Membership Card to see if you are eligible - if “years of service”

reads 6, 11, 16, 21, 26, etc. then we hope to see you. 

As we did in 2009, our Ladies Auxiliary will be joining us for the evening.  We enjoy

a wonderful meal and a dance follows.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  Those receiving

their 40, 45, 40, 55 or 60 year pins will have the cost of their ticket refunded at the door. 

Tickets will be on sale in January 2010 - get yours early as last year was sold out. 

Please speak with me if you know someone you think should receive a Certificate of

Merit or Appreciation.

Suzi Mellen - Honours and Awards Chair

Entertainment Report - December 2009

December

11^th - Dave Burden 50’s 60’s 70’s music – 7-11pm

31^st – Join us at this New Year’s Eve party with Jim Byron and the Hi Fis,

and a pot luck supper and dance the night away.

January

8^th - Desi and his tribute to Johnny Cash - 7-11pm

29^th - Dave Burden back by popular demand – 7-11pm

February

13^th - Valentine’s Dance “SUPPORT OUR TROOPS”

All proceeds go to support our troops.  *Prizes* - The Grumpies will be

providing music.  There was a Great Turnout last year – get your tickets

before they’re all gone.  Tickets will be on sale in late January.

Eamon Morgan - Entertainment Chair

Public Relations Report - December 2009

Volunteering  - A Satisfying Experience

I recently volunteered time to the Dundas Poppy Fund.  Some may think

it’s difficult but it’s so easy.  I took a donation box and poppies to an assigned

location and immediately people began to make contributions and all I did was

hand out the poppies and thank people.

Several people thanked me for volunteering and asked me what did the Legion

do with the money.  I made them aware that the Legion doesn’t keep it, the money

belongs to the Dundas Poppy Fund. 

The Dundas Poppy Fund uses the money in our own community. Last year the

Poppy Fund gave $10,000 to the McMaster University Medical Center Children’s

Hospital for Cancer Research and gave another $10,000 dollars to St.Joseph’s Villa

in Dundas for use with veterans who reside at the villa.

After I finished my allotted time, I went back to the Branch and had my pick of several

hot meals available for Poppy volunteers.

While taking donations I wondered why more Legion members did not volunteer a

couple of hours to distribute poppies.  Was it because they thought they would be

selling Poppies, like selling Girl Scout Cookies? 

If so then I think this article may make it clear I didn’t sell poppies - I collected

donations and gave out poppies. 

Next time you hear a request for volunteers to distribute poppies, please put your

name down for a few hours and you will find it a most satisfying experience.                    

Youth Education Report - December 2009

This year's Remembrance contests sponsored by Valley City Branch 36 have been very successful.

Over 3 dozen local public and private elementary and secondary schools were invited to participate,

and students from grade 3 to grade 12 submitted posters, poetry, and essays on the theme of

Remembrance. The work this year was generally very good, and every school which submitted

work had students who did exceptionally good work, and who won prizes.

The following winning poem was submitted by Kimberly deHaan - grade 12 of Rehoboth Christian School:

Homeward-Bound

Dear Rosanne,

The war stumbles on, As if nothing went amiss,

For if you are reading this letter, I have already arrived home.

The fighting was an unending chore.  Noise presented a constant reminder,

Of sin being the driving power.  So me and the boys, we prayed.

Explosions were a common occurrence, Testing one's will past endurance.

The men on my squad formed a team, Putting our differences aside, we fought.

"Onward! Onward!" was the command.  "Fight for what you believe in!"

So I bled for my country, for you, For my unborn child, for God. I believed.

Your love kept me going, Through the brigades, the foxholes, the gassing.

But my time came, For the Lord was calling my name.

Give our child the love I never could. Tell of the Truth for which I stood.

Together, I know you will cope, But if in doubt, look up for reassuring hope.

I want you to move on in life. Be someone else's wife.

Love again with all your heart, Don't let it fall apart.

My Battle has been fought, The Victory is won.

Love, William.

In the Remembrance contests the winners were as follows:  

Coloured posters:  Alana Tees - grade 4 Dundana, Taylor Parsons - grade 10 Westmount, 

Sydney Kennelly - grade 12 Notre Dame House School. 

Black and white posters:  Samuel DeBruin - grade 4 Living Hope Academy,

Brodie Dendekker - grade 9 Rehoboth.  

Poetry:  Sarah Pennings - grade 6 and Sarah Noorduyn -

grade 8 and Kimberly deHaan - grade 12 all of Rehoboth Christian School. 

Essays:  Andrew Lobbezoo - grade 8 and Amanda Naves - grade 12 both of Rehoboth Christian School. 

We thank all the teachers who encourage their students to get involved in our Branch's annual 

Remembrance observance, and hope to continue to build on each year's success

Special thanks to John Murphy and Suzi Mellen for their assistance in judging a significant and

surprising amount of excellent work.

Lorne Evans - Youth Education Chair

Special Events Report - December 2009

I wish to thank all those who participated in this year's Remembrance Day parade and service.  I

would also like to thank all who assisted me in the preparations and routines of the day. 

I hope that everyone enjoyed the day.

We will see you all next year!

Gord Sharpe - Special Events Chair

NO CANTEEN REPORT AVAILABLE

Colour Party Report - December 2009

Your Legion Branch Colour Party needs You !

The Colour Party has had a busy month with the Remembrance Day parade,

and taking part in the opening ceremonies for the semi-final Tiger Cat football

game at Ivor Wynne stadium on November 15^th. 

Due to resignations we’ve had, I hope you’ll consider joining our group.  The time

required is a couple of hours each month.  If a uniform is required the Colour Party

is willing to help with the cost. 

We meet at 7pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the Banquet Hall upstairs. 

Please keep in mind that although the Colour Party represents our military heritage,

no military background is required and Ladies are welcome. 

It’s our Branch that we represent on Remembrance Day, initiation meetings and

Church Parade. 

If you are interested please call James Byron (Colour Party Commander) at 905-578-2758

Honouring our first Prime Minister - All members are invited to attend a celebration

to honour our first Prime Minister – Sir John A. MacDonald on the 10^th January at Gore Park. 

A parade will form up at the Plaza Hotel on King St. E. at 1:30 p.m. and march to the statue

of Sir John at the corner of King & John Street.  

A brief ceremony will take place and the parade will then return to the Lincoln Alexander

Convention Centre for birthday cake and coffee. If you have a uniform, please wear it. 

A Legion and military presence would be nice.

James Byron - Colour Party Commander

Ways and Means Report - December 2009

Well Comrades, we asked you to tell everyone that know about the fabulous Fish Fry

Friday’s and it seems that a lot of you were listening.  Thanks for all of your support. 

We fell just short of our goal of 250 meals but we did manage to serve 234 meals. 

Maybe we can hit the magic number in December.  The fish fry will be Friday of

11th December.  Please tell everyone to tell everyone what a great deal you get for this

meal. 

We think the price is right, the food is great, and the portions are large.  Dave Burden

will be in following the dinner at 7:30 to entertain for the evening, so please plan on

staying around and supporting YOUR Branch. 

It’s you, the members that make our Branch as strong as it is, and we appreciate all

of your support. 

If you would like to see something else happening around the Branch that you think

others would be interested in, please speak to me or any other member of the executive. 

We are open to suggestions and would like to have some fun with you doing something

different.  Any suggestions???

Remember that you do NOT have to be a Member to attend the Branch functions, so

if bring your friends and family in and show them around, they will find this is a great

place to meet new friends, share a chilled beverage, and just hang out and have some fun. 

Who knows, they may just be interested in joining the Legion and sharing their knowledge

and talents with us.  The more the merrier!

Ways & Means Committee

Dawn Lewis - 1st Vice President

Al Blackburn - 3rd Vice President

Wayne McKay - Committee Member

Are you planning a get together for the holidays? Why not use the Wentworth Room for your

next event! We are available for parties of up to 60 people and it is always free to Legion Members.

Call the Legion office 906 627 7221 for available dates and we will reserve the room for you. Book now and thank us later!

If you are planning a bigger event you can rent the Banquet Hall upstairs, there are still availabilities in the year and we are booking into next year if you are planning ahead! We will try to accommodate to your wishes for the night. Call the Legion office at the number listed to make a reservation.

Catering is also available so you can make sure your guests are fed right!                                                                                                            

Kristen Blair - Banquet Hall Chair 

House Report - December 2009

We had 28 members out to help prepare the branch for the 11th November.  Thanks to their 

hard work both inside and out, we were ready to receive our visitors and guests on Remembrance 

Day.  

I would like to welcome Malcolm Skingley and Hal Hamilton to the executive as our new joint House 
chairmen looking after our House committee needs both inside and out.

Poppy Fund Report – October 2009

Lest We Forget

Annual Poppy Day Fund Campaign

For the Relief of Veterans, their Widows and Orphans

Poppy Fund Committee

Gerry Belec                      Faye Kielty

Cheri Harrington             Alan Magson

Stan Hicks

Dear Comrades and Friends,

May I take this opportunity to bring your mind to our Annual Poppy Day Campaign.

One day each year we ask the people of Canada to wear a Poppy in remembrance of the thousands of brave men and women who gave their lives so that we may live in freedom with the right to worship God in our own way.

Throughout the country thousands of Canadian service men and women have returned to their families, and, due to the ravages of war suffer from disability, sickness, unemployment and the penalty of growing old, and need assistance.

In 1926 we assumed an obligation to assist Veterans, their widows, and their wives and families in the many difficulties which constantly confront them - such as sickness, death, and pensions.

We, your Dundas Poppy Committee, remember 365 days of the year, so we ask that on November 11^th, you will remember the sacrifices made by Veterans for us and wear a Poppy.

Any donations to our Poppy Fund will be greatly received and acknowledged by a receipt.

We welcome you to join us in our Remembrance Service at the Cenotaph, at 10:45 a.m. on November 11^th to remember.

Please forward your donation to Branch 36, The Royal Canadian Legion, 280 King Street West, Dundas, Ontario, L9H 1W1.  Cheques should be made payable to The Dundas Poppy Fund.  An official receipt will be forwarded for Income Tax purposes.

“A Poppy is easier to carry than a Cross”.

Yours Sincerely,                                                

Gerry Belec

Chairperson

The Poppy Fund Committee

Branch 36 - Upcoming Events - October 2009

October - 2009

Friday, 9^th October - Fish Fry - 4:30-7:00pm

Friday, 9^th October - John Henderson entertains - 7-11pm

Monday - 12th October - THANKSGIVING - CLOSED

Friday, 23^rd October - Beef-on-a-Bun - 5:30-7:30pm

Friday, 23^rd October – Mike Woods entertaining – 7-11pm

November - 2009

Wednesday - 11th November - Remembrance Day Parade

All Legion members and veterans invited to take part

10:15am - Parade falls in at Memorial Square/Dundas Firehall

10:30am - Parade marches off to Memorial

10:45am - Memorial Service commences

12 noon - Parade marches off to Branch 36 Legion site

12:30pm - Presentations

Friday - 13th November - Fish Fry - 4:30-7:00pm

Friday - 13th November - Fish Fry - Brett Butler entertaining from 8-11pm with Country Music

Friday - 27th November - Beef on a Bun - 5:30pm-7:30pm

December – 2009

Wednesday - 9^th December - Veteran’s Christmas Party - 6pm Friday - 11th December - Fish Fry - 4:30-7:00pm

Friday - 25^th December - Christmas Day - CLOSED

Saturday - 26^th December - Boxing Day - CLOSED

Thursday - 31^st December - New Year’s Party - 8pm

Peter Whittaker - Public Relations Officer

Entertainment Report - October 2009

On Friday, 9th October, we will have Entertainment with John Henderson –

Music for all ages from 7:00-11:00pm

On Friday, 13^th November, Brett Baker will return to entertain you from 8-11pm  with Country Music after the Fish Fry.

Eamon Morgan – Entertainment Chair

Public Relations Report – October 2009

Why not put something in your Bullytin?

I try to supply information of interest to members, as well as activities taking place at the Branch. 

If you have a photograph taken at the Branch, that you think would look good in the Bullytin,  please let me know.  If you have a suggestion for a topic of interest to members of the Branch please contact me and we’ll see what we can do.  It is only through input from you the membership that your Bullytin can be improved.

Peter Whittaker - Public Relations Officer

Youth Education Report - October 2009

As Remembrance Day approaches, Valley City Branch 36 is preparing for our second annual Remembrance Poster Contest for local Grades 4 to 12 students. Registration packages are being sent to public, separate, and private schools in the region.

Hoping to build on last year's success, we expect to receive more fine Remembrance art work in all six categories by age, grade, colour, and black and white.

Please encourage the students you know to get involved through their schools. Branch members who are interested in helping are welcome to get in touch.

Lorne Evans - Youth Education Chair

Special Events Report - October 2009

10:30am - Parade marches off to Memorial at Creighton and King Streets

10:45am - Memorial Service commences

12 noon - Parade will march to the Branch 36 Legion for Reception

Gord Sharpe - Special Events Chair

Canteen Report - October 2009

We have a new bartender.  His name is Ben Richardson.  Welcome Ben.   Nice to have you on board. 

One of our bartenders had to resign and we would like to wish her well in her future endeavors - good luck Codie.  

Everything else seems to be going well.

Lynn Horner - Canteen Chair

Colour Party Report - October 2009

Your Branch Colour Party needs You !

The Colour Party has had a few members resign this summer and needs a few volunteers for upcoming events.  We already have an interesting group and invite you to bring your own character to join us.

The time required is a couple of hours each month. If a uniform is required the Colour Party is willing to help with the cost.  Meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Banquet Hall upstairs at the Branch.  Please keep in mind that although the Colour Party represents our military heritage, no military background is required and Ladies are welcome.  It’s our Branch that we represent on Remembrance Day, initiation meetings and Church Parade.

If interested please contact:

James Byron (Colour Party Commander) 905-627-7221

James Byron - Colour Party Commander

Ways and Means Report - October 2009

Things are starting to warm up around the Branch with more people coming in for meat draws and sports.  We're really happy to see you back.  The November Fish Fry is, as usual, the second Friday of the month (Nov. 13th).  Once again, we're asking you to tell everyone that you know about the great meals that we serve.  We've set a goal of 250 meals for this one.  Please come out and help us meet it.  We won't disappoint you if you don't disappoint us.  While you're here for dinner, Mike tells me it's not too early to get in on the Early Bird Membership Draw.  If you can't make it in to the Fish Fry there's always the Saturday Afternoon Meat Draw at 4:30pm following the Presidents Meat Draw at 3pm.  Mike (or any of the Bar Stewards) would be more than happy to take your 2010 Legion dues.

 We still have space in our Youth Dart League for youth between the ages of 10 and 18.  We have a lot of fun and the kids make new friends and learn to play a sport that is helpful with their sportsmanship and math skills.  This league is open to boys and girls and the parents do not have to be Legion members in order for them to participate.

Please take the time to enjoy your Branch and support all of the things that are happening here.  It's your support that makes the Branch as successful as it is.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you who stepped up and helped me in every possible way when my Mom (Joan) passed away.  My family and I will be forever grateful.

Thanks again for all of your support

Ways & Means Committee

Dawn Lewis - 1st Vice President

Al Blackburn - 3rd Vice President

Wayne McKay - Committee Member

The Banquet Hall Report – October 2009

The Banquet Hall is available for rental.  We will try to accommodate your wishes.  The Wentworth Lounge downstairs is available for use on a first come basis.  It will accommodate from 5 to 65 people.  It is used for memorial services, meetings, birthdays, retirement parties, and any other party you can think of.  Just call the office to book the room – (905) 627-7221.  There is no charge.

Dale Lockwood - Treasurer

House Report - October 2009

We are getting ready for the fall Work Party. This year we will gather on Sunday November the 8^th starting at 8:30am.

We have specific tasks that need to be done and the old adage “Many hands make light work” really rings true.  “The More the Merrier” also works, so please put your name on the Work Party sign up sheet.  

Come out and help us get the Branch ready for November 11^th and show our veterans we care. 

Branch 36 - Upcoming Events - August 2009

August – 2009

Saturday, 29^th August – Parking Lot / Trunk Sale – 9am-1pm

September - 2009

Monday, 7^th September - Labor Day - CLOSED

Wednesday, 9^th September - Youth Darts Registration 6:30pm

Thursday, 10^th September - Lady’s Darts Registration 7pm

Thursday, 10^th September - Men’s Darts Registration 7pm

Friday, 11^th September - Fish Fry - 4:30-7:30pm

Friday, 11^th September - Dave Burden from 7-11pm

Saturday, 12^th September – President’s Meat Draws – 3-4pm

Wednesday, 16^th September - GENERAL MEETING 8pm

All members are welcome to attend.

Sunday, 20^th September - Family BBQ 4-6pm

Sunday, 20^th September - Start of LEGION WEEK

Friday, 25^th September - Beef-on-a-Bun - 5:30-7:30pm

Friday, 25^th September - Karaoke ‘with Dorrie’ - 7-11pm

October - 2009

Friday, 9^th October - Fish Fry - 4:30-7:30pm

Friday, 9^th October - John Henderson entertains - 7-11pm

Friday, 23^rd October - Beef-on-a-Bun - 5:30-7:30pm

Entertainment Report - August 2009

On Friday, 11^th September, Dave Burden will be returning by popular demand to entertain you. 

Check him out from 7:30-11:30pm after the Fish Fry.

On Friday, 25^th September, Karaoke with ‘Dorrie’ is schedules from 7:30-11:30pm after the

Beef on a Bun.

On Friday, 9^th October Grandstand Entertainment with John Henderson - music for all ages

from 7pm to 11pm after the Fish Fry.

How can the Branch 36 website be improved? - August 2009

The Branch 36 internet website www.br36dundas.org is a valuable resource originally designed

and programmed by Jim Kielty. 

I have been maintaining the website for a while now, and have added new pages, and updated

others.  I know that not everyone is an internet user, but quite often web sites are not visited

because information is not present on the website.  I have felt for some time that I should ask

you, the membership, if there is anything that you would like to see on the Branch’s website.

Can you think of anything that is missing from the website?   Do you have an idea for something

that could be included on the Branch website?

The website currently contains a large amount of information about Branch 36 and the activities

that take place there.

If you have a suggestion for a subject that could be added to the website please contact me so

that we can discuss it. 

Peter Whittaker - Public Relations Officer

Youth Education Report - August 2009

Last fall, Valley City Branch 36 initiated a Remembrance Poster Contest for local

and regional students in grades 4 to 12.  Registration packages were sent

out to Public, Separate, Christian, Hebrew elementary and secondary schools. 

Some very fine art work on the themes of Sacrifice and Remembrance was

submitted for judging.  Cash prizes were awarded in 6 categories, by age/grade,

colour and black and white.  One of our entrants, Helena Rakic, a grade 11 Westdale

Secondary School student, advanced to Zone competition.  (Her framed art work is

hanging to the left of the Branch bar.)

This year, we hope to continue to build on our successful inaugural year.  Information

is being prepared to be sent out to schools shortly.  Please encourage your student

relatives and friends to get involved.  For additional information contact

Branch 36 at 905-627-7221, or send inquiries to Lorne Evans at rclbr36@cogeco.net.

Special Events Report - August 2009

I wish to thank all who participated in the building and decoration of the Branch 36 float for the

Dundas Cactus Festival Parade.

I also wish to thank those that chose to ride on the float even though the heat was exhausting.

I hope next year that we can get more Branch members to ride on the float in the parade.  

Thank you again.                                                             

Gord Sharpe - Special Events Chair

Canteen Report - August 2009

The Canteen is doing well.  The Branch goes back to winter hours on 8th September, 2009.

We will be closed on Labor Day – Monday, 7th September, 2009.

Lynn Horner - Canteen Chair

Colour Party Report - August 2009

Your Legion Branch Colour Party needs You !!

The Colour Party has had a few members resign this summer and needs a

few volunteers for upcoming events. We already have an interesting group

and invite you to bring your own character to join us. The time required is

a couple of hours each month. If a uniform is required the Colour Party is

willing to help with the cost.  Meetings take place the second Tuesday of each

month at 7:30 p.m. in the Banquet Hall upstairs. Please keep in mind that

although the Colour Party represents our military heritage, no military

background is required and Ladies are welcome. It’s our Branch that we

represent on Remembrance Day, initiation meetings and Church Parade.

If interested please contact:

James Byron (Colour Party Commander) 905-578-2758

Ways and Means Report - August 2009

Welcome back from summer.  We’ve missed some of you but are always glad to see our Legion

friends around the Branch.

The fish fries continue to do well over the summer and will be continuing on the second Friday

of the month throughout the winter.  The Family BBQs have also been very well attended and

we have just one left before we call it a season.  It will be held on Sunday, September 20^th.  Tell

your friends, tell your family, and tell everyone what a great meal we put on at a fabulous price. 

We have also decided as many of you k now to add hotdogs to the menu for the kids.  They seem

to be going over well also. 

If there is something else that you would like to see happening at the Legion please speak to any

one of your Ways & Means Committee members or leave a note in the suggestion box outside

of the office.

The regular Saturday afternoon meat draws continue.  Remember that you don’t have to be there to

win and you don’t have to be a member to enter this draw.  We’re more than happy to give you a call

and let you know that you have won a wonderful cut of meat.  The cost is still only a loonie and you

still have two chances to win.  Put your name on an envelope (phone number, if you can’t be there), 

drop a loonie in the envelope and drop it in the box.

Remember that this is the committee that raises most of the money for things that need to be done

around the Branch and every Member of the Branch benefits from the things that you do to support

us.  Thanks for all your support and ideas and your help.  We appreciate each and every one of you. 

Hope to see you around the Branch.

Ways & Means Committee

Dawn Lewis - 1^st Vice President

Al Blackburn - 3^rd Vice President

Wayne McKay - Committee Member

Banquet Hall Report - August 2009

We had quite a few bookings this summer whichhelps with the bottom line. 

I am happy to announce that “Kristen Blair”, a new member this year has stepped up

and taken on the Position as “Banquet Chairperson”.

Let’s all welcome Kristen and wish her well the next time you see her in the branch.

House Report - August 2009

This summer we carried out some minor repairs to the roof, air conditioners and the

beer cooler.  We do have some projects planned for the fall but we need a ‘House

Chairman’ to help coordinate these activities.  If you are mechanically inclined and

have a few hours a week to spare why not volunteer for this rewarding Chairmanship. 

You will have lots of help.

On Sunday, 7^th June, 2009 we will be having our annual church parade.  All

those wishing to take part please fall in at the Branch at 09:45am.

We will march off at 10:00am and proceed to St.James church on Melville Street.

For those who cannot take part in the parade, but wish to attend the church service,

it will start at 10:30am and all are welcome to attend.

Gord Sharpe - Special Events Chair

Remembrance Activity Report - April 2009

On Saturday, 6th June, 2009, Branch 36 and the #2865 Royal Canadian Artillery Army

Cadets will be doing the Annual Cross Placements for Our Fallen Comrades at Grove

Cemetery.  The cadets will be returning and be treated to a BBQ back at the Branch. 

Thanks to Bill Hyslop for arranging the cadets’ participation .   

APRIL 2009 Events

Friday, 24^th April - Beef-on-a-Bun - 5:30-7:30pm

Friday, 24^th April - Bret Baker - 7:30-11:30pm

May 2009 Events

Wednesday, 6^th May - Annual Branch Elections - 8:00pm

Friday, 8^th May - Fish Fry - 4:30-7:00pm                 

Friday, 8^th May - FAST LANE - 7:30-11:30pm

Friday, 22^nd May - Beef-on-a-Bun - 5:30-7:30pm       

Friday, 22^nd May - Dave Burden -7:30-11:30pm

Sunday, 31^st May -Work Party -9:00am

June 2009 Events

Sunday, 7^th June - Church Parade - 9:45, Service - 10:30

Friday, 12^th June - Fish Fry - 4:30-7:30pm

Sunday, 21^st June - Family BBQ - 4-6pm

July 2009 Events

Wednesday - 1^st July - Good Neighbor BBQ - 2-5pm

Friday, 10^th July - Fish Fry - 4:30-7:30pm

Sunday, 19^th July - Family BBQ - 4-6pm

August 2009

Friday, 14^th August - Fish Fry - 4:30-7:30pm

Sunday, 23^rd August - Family BBQ – 4-6pm

Peter Whittaker, Public Relations Officer

Poppy Fund Report - April - 2009

At the recent Honours and Awards Banquet we were able to make the following donations for the Branch from the Poppy Fund.

Maureen Ellis from St.Joseph’s Villa accepted a cheque for $10,000 for the St.Joseph’s Villa Veterans.

Parker Neal from McMaster University Medical Centre accepted a cheque for $10,000 for MUMC Hospital’s Childrens Cancer Research.

Youth Education Report - April 2009

Remembrance Poster Contest Winners - Earn Further Honours

Four Students who won first place honours in our Valley Branch 36 competition have won recognition again at the Zone level.

Helena Rakic of Westdale, Adrienne McBride, Susan Wilson,and Filip Rakic all of Dalewood, and Gerardo Antonio of Notre Dame have all been awarded prizes at the Zone level. This bodes well for the program, in its first year.

A comrade has suggested that members may be willing to speak at schools, Scouts, Guides, Seniors' centres, etc, about their military and other experiences. If you are interested, please contact me at the Branch, or at lornegevans@cogeco.ca.

Thanks,

Lorne Evans, Youth Education Chair

Canteen Report - April 2009

If you see a new face behind the bar her name is Codie she is our newest part time bartender.  Everything is going well.

On June the first we will be going on summer hours so check the posting behind the bar to see when we open and close. The times will be posted at the end of May.

Lynn Horner - Canteen Chair

Entertainment Report - April 2009

April 24  Beef on a Bun followed with Bret Baker – Country Music

May 8     Fish Fry followed with Fast Lane two guys + piano & drums = one big Sound                                                                                                                                                

May 22   Beef on A Bun followed with Dave Burden is back by popular demand           

Eamon Morgan – Entertainment Chair

House Report - April 2009

When the tile started coming off the floor in front of the bar area, comrades Terry Walton, Al Bury and Sue Shantz stepped up to offer their help in replacing them.  This was done over the Easter weekend.  That same weekend Paul Penney headed up a team of volunteers to re-paint the outside of the building.  Len and Mary Owen, Hal and Linda Hamilton repainted the upstairs dartboards.

Our semi-annual work party will be held on Sunday, 31^st May.  A sign-up sheet with details

will be posted in the Branch at the beginning of May. 

Thank you to all who do these things around the building that help keep us up and running safely. 

Thanks again.

Friday - 27th February - Beef-on-a-Bun - 5:30-7:30pm

Friday - 27th February - Mike Woods to entertain from 7:30-11:30pm

March 2009

Saturday, 7th March - Honours & Awards and Ladies Auxiliary Dinner

Bar - 5:30pm

Dinner - 6:30pm prompt

Tickets $15.00 available at the bar

Friday - 13th March - Fish Fry - 4:30-7:00pm

Everyone is Welcome

Wednesday - 18th March - Legion General Meeting

8pm

All members should try to get out to this meeting

Friday - 27th March - Beef-on-a-Bun - 5:30-7:30pm

Friday - 27th March - Mike Woods to entertain from 7:30-11:30pm

April 2009

Friday, 3^rd April - Turkey Roll - 8pm

Friday – 24^th April - Beef-on-a-Bun - 5:30-7:30pm

New Legion Members are Always Welcome!

Invite friends and relatives to Legion events.

Youth Education Report - February 2009

This past autumn, over 40 area students submitted some very creative work in our Branch's first recent Remembrance poster contest. Every school that participated shared in over $300 in prizes. One student, Helena Rakic, of Westdale Secondary School, advanced as a winner from our area, to win further honours at the Zone level as well.

February is the month for the Legion's Public speaking competitions, and we hope for an equally enthusiastic and successful response in this contest. Whatever we learn in this 2008-09 inaugural year will certainly help us in our future endeavours. Thank you to all our supporters.

Lorne Evans - Youth Education Chair

Canteen Report - February 2009

By popular demand our new beer on tap on the bar is Budweiser.  Thanks to our members for your input.  Everything is going well on the bar.

Lynn Horner - Canteen Chair

Entertainment Report - February 2009

 
On Saturday, February 14^th we held our ‘Support the Troops – Valentine Dance’.   Music was provided by The Grumpies band.  All proceeds went to our Support the Troops fund.

On Friday, 27^th February after the Beef on a Bun, Mike Woods will be providing entertainment from 7:30 to 11:30pm.

Watch the white board to see who will be entertaining after the Fish Fry on Friday, 13^th March.

On Friday, 27^th March, Mike Woods will be returning by popular demand to entertain you.  Check him out from 7:30-11:30pm after the Beef on a Bun.

Join us regularly for an evening of free entertainment.

    
Eamon Morgan – Entertainment Chair

House Report - February 2009

We have had a few minor repairs to keep us busy over the past months and are in the planning stages for the Banquet hall face lift some time in the spring.

If you are interested in becoming the House chairperson we are interested in talking to you.  The building is getting old and in need of a gentle massage every now and again.  If you have the time and the patience please talk to us, we could use your help.  

John Murphy - House Chair

House Report – August  - 2008

We have been busy over the last couple of long weekends when we were closed.  Some volunteers renovated the bathrooms, both upstairs and down.  We are almost finished, we had a problem matching up a tile colour in the men’s room downstairs, but hope to have that completed by mid-September. 

I am looking forward to seeing you at our “Let’s clean it up for Veterans day”, also known as a “work party”, but when you think about who you are cleaning it up for, that should make a difference.  If your parents were to came for a visit, wouldn’t you clean, sweep and paint if necessary?  Come on out and join us and have some fun. 

House Chair - John Murphy

Canteen Report - August - 2008

The summer is nearly over and we are looking forward to fall activities to start.  We have 2 new bar staff – Kelly Zuliniak and Fay Pearlman who are training for support of our regular staff. 

As we have had so many price increases and, just about everyone we deal with is now adding fuel surcharges, we will have to look at a price increase.  Please attend the general meeting on 17th September to find out more about price increases.

Canteen Chair – Lynn Horner