Membership dues are $50.00 if paid by December 31, 2016 for the 2017 year. Members renewing before December 1st will have an opportunity to win a one-year membership by a draw. Dues are $55.00 after December 31st. Membership dues should be mailed to Lion’s Head Legion, Branch 202, PO Box 302, Lions Head, Ontario N0H 1W0.
Thank you to George Bowman, membership chair for collecting membership dues.

Next Branch Meeting: We look forward to you attending if possible. Support your Legion.
Executive Meeting – Thursday December 1, 2016 at 1:15 p.m.
General Meeting – Thursday December 1, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

November 3, 2016 - 50/50 Draw of $60.00 Won by Brian Bain
Support the Legion’s Community Outreach Program by buying a 50/50 ticket. The money is donated back into the community to the food bank, charitable organizations and youth requests for educational activities. Lottery tickets are available at the Legion and at Marydale’s Restaurant in Lion’s Head for $1.00 each. Next Draw – Thursday December 1st.

Remembrance Activities and Services: Thank you to the Poppy Committee under the leadership of Richard Smith as Poppy Chairman!
Thank you to the Legion Members who canvassed for poppy donations, attended the Remembrance Day Services at the United Churches in Pike Bay and Lion’s Head and paraded on Remembrance Day. The pot luck luncheon was enjoyed at the Legion on November 11th.
The help from the cadets from the Owen Sound Cadet Corps was appreciated during the laying of the wreaths.

The Youth Remembrance Day Essay, Poetry and Poster Contest entries have been judged and certificates will be presented for the winning entries from the Lion’s Head Peninsula District School. All first place entries will go forward to the Zone “C-4” Competition. Thank you to Kim White for organizing this contest at the Lion’s Head District Peninsula School. The Lion’s Head Poppy Trust Fund supports the winners with a monetary prize.

A workshop by EMS Bruce County Emergency Services was presented at the Legion on November 24th related to the use of the defibrillator that is available at the Legion. The defibrillator was made possible by a donation from the Legion to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the bicycle team from Bruce County EMS who participated in a fundraiser in Toronto and came in first place for donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Volume III of the Military Service Recognition Book is now available at the Legion. This volume has 260 pages of pictures of veterans and serving personnel with a short write up for each of them. 240 pages have messages from businesses, unions and municipalities across Ontario who donate to and remember the sacrifices of our military veterans. The Military Service Recognition Books are available free to schools, libraries, family members and legions through the generous financial sponsorship of businesses and unions.
One financial sponsor included this quote, “It is not without a price, that we live in a land that is free. In honour of our brave veterans – for your service, endurance, sacrifice and wisdom that we all too often take for granted. We are humbled by your bravery and inspired by your love of country. With deep appreciation and respect, we thank you.” There is time to submit a picture and a short write up about a veteran or a serving military personnel to Sharron Colter to be included in Volume IV. This is a wonderful way to remember our veterans and active military personnel for future generations. Submissions must be at the Legion by May 1, 2017.

Thank you to Ken Diebel and Fred Van Tooren for your support of the pop tab program for wheelchairs as several large bags of pop tabs were recently delivered to Elora Legion. Over 2,000 wheelchairs have been made available through this volunteer program.

Thank you to Rick Nolk for ordering, purchasing and delivering the new Lions Head Legion sign for above the outdoor entrance. Thank you to Don Colter for exchanging signs and installing the new sign. The next time that you visit the Legion look up above the door at the entrance.

Guy Aubin, Senior chairman would like to know when a member would like a visit or a sunshine call in case of illness. Guy can be contacted at 519-793-3472.

Upcoming Events:

1. Darts on Mondays and Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. Cribbage on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
2. Legion General Meeting on Thursday December 1st at 2:00 p.m.
3. Ladies Auxiliary Annual Christmas Pot Luck Luncheon on Tuesday December 13th. All ladies are welcome. Bring your favourite salad, hot casserole or dessert. If you wish, you can bring a gift valued at $15.00 for a gift exchange.
4. Branch and Ladies Auxiliary Pot Luck Christmas Party – Thursday December 15th at 12:30 p.m. – all members and spouses are welcome. Thank you to Jean Shearer for arranging local entertainment.

Note: If your home address, phone number or your e-mail address changes please notify me at 519-793-3473 or dshcolter@cabletv.on.ca

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