The Legion members honour and respect the National Canadian Flag in all of their parades and meetings. Recently, there was an inquiry about the correct protocol and etiquette for flying the National Canadian Flag. Upon further online research and discussion with Legion executive members the information is plentiful for the reader who enjoys researching a topic. For more information a reader can check the Government of Canada page related to the Canadian Flag, the Wikipedia website on the Flag of Canada and information for schools and students such as a trivia game, “How well do you really know about the National Flag of Canada” for students aged 5 to 12. I tried it as an adult and it was a good review for respecting the Canadian Flag.

      The National Canadian Flag day is celebrated every year on February 15. This year February 15 occurs on a Thursday. The National Canadian Flag was accepted by parliament on February 15, 1965. There is an article online written for the Government of Canada stating the “Do’s and Don’ts When Displaying the National Flag of Canada.”

      Some main points in the article and what happens at the Legion include flying the Canadian Flag always alone on its own flagpole or mast. The National Flag of Canada is lowered to half - mast on occasions when a display of sorrow is called for. Canada has its own rules for Half-masting which the Royal Canadian Legions follow. When the Canadian Flag of Canada is raised or lowered, or when it is carried past in a parade or review, people should face the flag, men should remove their hats and all should remain silent. People are encouraged to replace their faded or torn flag with a new one as soon as they are able. Within the Lion’s Head Legion, the National Canadian Flag is displayed higher than any other flag within the Legion.

      Honouring and respecting the National Canadian Flag is a protocol and expectation in all Legions that encourage all members to respect the fallen, living and serving Veterans.

      The Lion’s Head Legion continues to welcome new members who are joining the Legion to support the Veterans and their community. A new membership supports all Legion activities, bursaries, youth sports, charitable foundation, cadet corps and Veterans’ care to name a few. Members remember and commemorate those who gave us our freedoms. For more information check online at https://www.on.legion.ca.

      Chris Mawdsley is the membership chair who welcomes inquiries about becoming a member. The membership application is also available online at Ontario Command https://www.on.legion.ca or contact Chris at 226-668-4540 or e-mail branch202membership@gmail.com.

      Check out the Lion’s Head Legion Branch website for more information about the Legion at https://lionsheadlegionbranch202.ca.

      Darts continue on Mondays and Thursdays at 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Cribbage is played on Thursdays. Bring your own darts. The fee is $3.00 per person. You do not have to be a member.

      Dates for future Darts for Meat are Saturdays, February 3rd, March 9th and April 6th, all at 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Bring your own darts. You do not have to be a Legion member.

      Contact Sharron Colter 519-793-3473 if you are able to donate a silent auction item for the Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, May 4th. Proceeds of the silent auction will continue to assist with the improvements of the Legion building. Buy your lottery ticket for $5.00 for the draw. You could be the winner of $500.00 or $300.00.