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“Portraits of
Valour” Sault Museum Exhibit
With the
encouragement of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25, President Walter Wallace, a local support committee and the resources of the Federal
Senior’s grant, the
first 35 portraits are now complete and are the beginning of an intensely
personal story. An important story to gather and share as time marches on. These completed portraits
are now on
display at The Sault Ste. Marie Museum. This special exhibit will be at the
Sault Museum until January 17, 2009. Please get down there and view the
portraits and stories. The exhibit includes the most recent additions to the
collection, as well as series one. (65 portraits in all.)
Photographer Victoria Santana and Military Historian, Rev.
Phil Miller, began a journey two years ago of meeting, interviewing and
photographing surviving World War II Veterans and to date have met with over sixty
individuals.
The results of Series One have exceeded expectations in the
finished art, as well as the honour of sharing the stories of so many who
helped secure our freedom as Canadians. These portraits are also available in
the 2009 Cash Calendar now in distribution
To honour the service and remember the sacrifice, what
began as a portrait study has evolved into a tribute to the men and women who
were part of Canada’s WW II Forces.
There has been every attempt to include all Veterans who
qualify for this project, however we have not reached everyone. The next Series
in progress, and we encourage family & friends to call for more information
to Branch 25 at 945-8721, so that you or a family member will not miss this
opportunity. We are still paying for the finishing and framing of these
portraits and are looking for funding to continue the project. Anyone who
wishes to donate towards completing this project may do so at the Legion.
Go to the museum and see the finished portraits.
Portraits of Valour
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NOTICE::::
New Phone Number for Veterans' Affairs Canada is
1 866 522 2122
7500 Taxi is offering a $2.00 discount to Legion members that present this coupon.
Just print and clip.
(Place cursor on coupon,Right mouse, Print picture)
Veteran's License Plates
Information on applying for Veteran's License plates is now
available at Branch 25. Call 945-8721
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Congratulations to
our Dispatch Editor Since
2004
Rob Gardner is pictured with District H Public Relations
Chairmen Lorrie Kerr, at the April 4, 2009, Convention in Espanola.
Lorrie is shown presenting Rob with a Certificate of
Honourable Mention, for his dedication to our Branch 25 Dispatch.
At the April 2008 Convention in Parry Sound, Rob was
awarded a Plaque for the District H Bulletin Award for 2007.
The previous year, Rob received his first award for
2006/2007 for General Excellence for a Branch Bulletin for Competition B.
What Rob likes best about being the Editor of the
Dispatch for Branch 25, is
” the ground work in compiling the materials for each
monthly issue”.
We saw a
change in the cover page this year, and it was well received, providing all
the information our members need to contact
all areas of Branch 25, and
the current Executive Members and their positions, now our members know who to
ask for to address their individual concerns. Rob also has included the upcoming events on the
monthly calendar for the next 2 months, what
a great idea !.
We encourage everyone to inform Rob of their planned
events, with as much information as possible, as soon as they can, then all of
our Members know “What’s Happening” at Branch 25.
Rob’s e-mail: legionrob@shaw.ca
Appreciation for your efforts, and creativity, your
Comrades and readers, Branch 25
Young at Heart. Slightly Older in Other Places
MEMBERSHIP
The Royal Canadian Legion has close to 700,000 members, affiliates and Ladies Auxiliary
in 1,720 branches in Canada , the U.S.A. and Germany.
Here at Branch 25 as of July 20, 2005 we have 938 members, currently (May 06) we have 888 paid up members.
Of these approximately 500 are veterans.
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Wanted
In order to keep our records up to date, please let us know if you have had a change of address, or phone number. If
you have e-mail, let us know your address.
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VETERANS' INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM
The Government of Canada is extending VIP housekeeping and/or grounds maintenance services for life
to qualifying survivors of deceased veterans.
These services are provided to help veterans or their survivors live independently in their own homes.
You may be eligible if:
a. you are a survivor or another primary care giver of a Veteran who has died since Sept. 1 1990;
and
b. the Veteran was receiving these benefits at the time of death or the Veteran was receiving these
benefits and died within a year of being admitted to a health care facility.
For more information call toll free 1 800 443 0382.
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How to Obtain Veteran's Services
Canada:
1 866 522 2122 English
1 866 522 2022 French
Ladies Auxiliary
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This is your page...you may post notices...announcements..for sale or want ads..whatever...Use
this to contact other Comrades. To post an item call 942-8390 or email webmaster@rclbranch25.com.. You can also leave a notice in my mailbox in the lounge at the Legion.
TODAY IN HISTORY...(click me) See what happened on this date in previous years.
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Be sure to save the aluminum tabs from your pop cans.. contribute to our TABS FOR
WHEELCHAIRS campaign.
We also collect Popcans, Campbell Soup labels and Used Eyeglasses..drop off your
contributions in the Lounge.
If at first you don't succeed, shouldn't you try doing it like your wife told you to do it?
Can you help with Bingo.?? Call Shirley or Maureen at Auxiliary office 256-2941.
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MILK BAGS
Don't throw out those plastic bags that LOCK CITY milk comes in.
For every OUTER bag that we collect , we will recive $.05 for youth activities.
You can deposit your bags in a container near the back door at tye Legion.
DAILY CROSSWORD
CLICK BELOW FOR NEW CARTOON DAILY
Some Wartime Tunes
Be sure to use your BACK BUTTON to return to this page.
Bye Bye Blackbird
Rule Britannia
Won't You Come Home Bill Bailey
Bless Them All
Shine On
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this site yourself.Click on icon below and post a pic or two of what is going on at your Legion.
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