AWARDS

    Sharon Colter, our most dedicated Branch Secretary, has received yet another award. This time a plaque from the Northern Bruce Peninsula Community Support Committee, recognizing the tremendous work Sharon does in helping Seniors Citizens, in our community, stay in their own homes with help from the community where necessary.

    President Richard Smith presented Sharon her plaque at the August Branch Executive Meeting.

EVENTS

    At time of publication our Branch will have concluded our annual Fish Fry Event. Photographs will be included in our next press release.

    This summer we saw the introduction of the Corn Hole competitions on our Legion Grounds. The event becoming more and more popular requiring the need to obtain additional boards. The last event, this year, is scheduled for Tuesday August 23th at 1.00 pm.

    As Corn Hole comes to an end, many of the players are also keen darts throwers. Therefore due to popular demand, Branch Darts will commence on September 8th, commencing at 1.00pm. Darts will continue throughout, autumn, winter and early spring, every Monday and Thursday, (except the first Thursday of each month due to the regular Branch Business Meeting). Cards will also be available on each planned Darts days. Darts for meat will commence on Saturday September 17th, again commencing at 1.00pm, then will be held every other Saturday.

    Ruck2Remember, which has received lots of Press coverage, from the commencement of the Trek, walking the whole Bruce Trail from Tobermory to Stoney Creek concluded on August 7th. 20 Legion Branches, the length of the trail, hosted the Trekkers for food and sleeping arrangements. The Trekkers survived, strains, cuts, poison ivy and one near fatal fall!! Large donations to their cause were receive along the length of the Trail. (view their web site for more details).

APPEALS

    Yet again our phenomenal Ladies Auxiliary are appealing for members. This wonderful team of Ladies provide meal assistance to numerous “not for charity” events in our community. Legion, Veterans, Lion’s, Swan’s, seniors groups, the list goes on and on. Please contact Jean Shearer, Auxiliary President, who can be found in the Lion’s Head telephone directory, to offer to help.