The General Meeting of Branch 202 was held on April 6, 2017 with 15 members attending. The Joint Executive Meeting was held on Tuesday April 18, 2017 with 14 Executive Members from the Legion Branch and the Ladies Auxiliary attending.

President’s Report:
Kim reported that he attended Zone C-4 Spring Convention and District “C” Convention with Rick Nolk in Elmira. He thanked the Ladies Auxiliary for all that they do for the Legion. He announced that meat pies would be made on May 8th.

Veterans’ Stories: There are copies of the Military Service Recognition Book, Volume III available free at the Legion.
Written stories about our Veterans are needed for the Military Service Recognition Book, Volume IV or Volume V. A family member of a veteran or a veteran with military service can submit a picture and an application to be included in a book. Submissions for this year are due by May 30, 2017 at the Lion’s Head Legion. Application forms are available from Sharron Colter, secretary at 519-793-3473 or online at www.ontariocommand@on.ca.

The election for the Branch Executive was held on Thursday April 6, 2017. The election for the Ladies Auxiliary was held on Tuesday April 11, 2017.

New Branch Executive for 2017 – 2018, effective as of June 1, 2017.

Past President

Rick Nolk

President

Kim White

1st Vice-President

Fred Van Tooren

2nd Vice-President

Richard Smith

Secretary

Sharron Colter

Treasurer

Shirley Bricker

Executive Committee

George Bowman

Nancy Alleyne

Guy Aubin

Rodney Quesnel

See the picture of the newly elected Branch Executive in the next issue of the Northern Bruce Peninsula Press. Public Relations Officer Rick Nolk submits an article for each issue.

R-L: Richard Smith, Nancy Alleyne, Sharron Colter, Kim White, Shirley Bricker, Rod Quesnel, Fred Van Tooren and George Bowman.

New Ladies Auxiliary Executive for 2017 – 2018, effective as of june 1, 2017

President

Jean Shearer

1st Vice-President

Lynda Beckett

2nd Vice

Brenda Klerks

Treasurer

Mo Ready

Secretary

Mary Sager

Executive Committee

Helen Stewart

Shirley Bricker

Leona McCarthy

Millie McIntyre

Sports Officer

Anne Aubin

Thank you to Don Colter, Fred Van Tooren and Rick Nolk for assisting with the Ladies Auxiliary Elections.

Join us on Tuesday May 16, 2017 at the Legion for Social time at 6:00 p.m. and a Pot Luck Dinner at 7:00 p.m. The Executive Officers will be installed after dinner by the Zone C-4 and Deputy Zone C-4 Commanders.

Upcoming Events:

• Ladies Auxiliary Meat Pies – May 8th – order by May 1st – Call Jean Shearer at 519-793-3014 or Mo Ready at 519-793-3506 – Pick up after 2:30 p.m. on May 8th.
• Branch Yard Sale: convened by Fred VanTooren in June at the Legion – Save and donate any new or nearly new items for the yard sale when you do Spring cleaning. The Legion cannot accept appliances or mattresses for this yard sale unless they are brand new. Call Don Colter at 519-793-3473 or Fred Van Tooren at 519-795-7823 if you have items that you would like picked up for the yard sale or if you can volunteer to help at the Yard Sale on Saturday, June 24th at 8:00 a.m.
• Country Roast Beef Dinner – Wednesday, July 5, 2017 – 5:00 p.m. – volunteers needed
• Legion Fish Fry – Wednesday, August 2, 2017- 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – volunteers needed
• Friday Night Euchre – 7:30 p.m. - $3.00 per person, includes light lunch. 50/50 Draw – 2/$1.00 (according to the lottery licence)

Plan to volunteer to help and/or attend these events to support your Legion. Invite a friend or family member to join the Legion.

Join the Ladies Auxiliary at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 20th at the Golden Dawn Seniors’ Residence in Lion’s Head for a birthday celebration for the residents. Volunteers are welcome to help with cake and ice cream.

Lottery Draw for April: 50/50 Draw: Amount: $ 74.00 Won by: Kim White

Next Meeting:
Thursday May 4, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Wear your uniform if possible as a new member will be initiated.


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

Remember to check the Legion website for updates and announcements at www.lionsheadlegionbranch202.ca