Presidents Report

The Legion/Ladies Barbecue had an attendance of 25 members on July 30th. Thank you to Jean Shearer and Jean Van Tooren for their assistance.

Fred reported that darts will begin the first Thursday after Thanksgiving.

The Fish Fry on August 6th was a great success with almost 200 people attending including volunteers. We were sorry to have to turn people away at the door as we were sold out. The Legion Executive encourages members to buy or reserve their tickets early next year. Thank you to Gord Elson for preparing and cooking the fish with Rick Nolk assisting and to Sue Halliday for convening the dinner. Thank you also goes to all of the volunteers who assisted at the Fish Fry.

Larry Adams is recovering well and the Legion has presented him with a gift certificate.

Fred is encouraging members to attend the Honours and Awards Ceremony on the evening of Tuesday September 16th.

Richard Smith reported that the Honours and Awards Ceremony will begin with a social hour at 6:00 p.m. and pot luck dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. Many of the members of the Legion and Ladies Auxiliary will receive recognition for years of service and for positions held on the Executive. The members who will be receiving recognition will be sent notification the first week of September. Come out and support your Legion members by being there.

Richard Smith is also preparing the plans for the upcoming Remembrance Day program and the Poppy tagging. More information will be in the September and October newsletters. The balance in the Poppy Fund is $6,197.18.

Sue Halliday, treasurer, reported that the revenue for August was $3,072.50 and expenses were $2,319.41. The balance in the account is $10,426.13. The G.I.C.’s are $22,063.27.

Don Colter reported the balance of the Lottery account as of August 6, 2014 was $321.09. Donna Oke won $73.00 in the monthly Lottery 50/50 draw. The Lottery tickets are blue and they are available at Marydale’s in Lion’s Head, at the Stokes Bay General Store, at the Legion and from members. The Lottery Fund is used to donate to many community charities. (i.e. The Local Food Bank, Salvation Army) The Executive and the membership donated $150.00 from the Lottery Fund to the Barrow Bay Association for 2 fish fryers.

See you at the next meeting at the Legion on Thursday September 4th at 2:00 p.m.

Written by Sharron Colter,
Secretary, Lion’s Head Legion, Branch 202