Membership dues are $50.00 if paid by December 31, 2018 for the 2019 year. Members renewing before December 1st will have an opportunity to win a one-year membership in 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. Cheques should be made payable to RCL Branch 202.

Next Branch Meeting: We look forward to you attending if possible. Support your Legion. Executive Meeting – Thursday December 6, 2018 at 1:15 p.m.
General Meeting – Thursday December 6, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

November 1, 2018 - 50/50 Draw of $42.00 Won by Jean Van Tooren 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. Next Draw – Thursday December 6, 2018.

Remembrance Activities and Services: Thank you to the Poppy Committee under the leadership of Richard Smith as Poppy Chairman and Wayne Morningstar as assistant Poppy Chairman! Thank you to Karen Winters for scheduling the Poppy Canvassing Campaign with the members. Thank you to the Legion Members who canvassed for poppy donations and attended the Remembrance Day Services at the cenotaphs at Lindsay Corners and Lion’s Head on Remembrance Day. The pot luck luncheon was enjoyed at the Legion on November 11, after the services. The help from the cadets from the Owen Sound Cadet Corps was appreciated during the laying of 35 wreaths. The Lion’s Head Legion supports the cadet corps every year with a monetary donation from the Poppy Fund.

The Youth Remembrance Day Essay, Poetry and Poster Contest entries will be judged on Friday November 23rd at 9:00 a.m. 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 with the staff at the Lion’s Head District Peninsula School. The Lion’s Head Poppy Trust Fund supports the winners with a monetary prize.

Volume V of the Military Service Recognition Book is now available at the Legion. The Military Service Recognition Books are available free to schools, libraries, family members and Legion members through the generous financial sponsorship of businesses and unions.
A picture and a short write up about a veteran or active serving military personnel can be included in Volume VL 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, 2019.

Thank you to Ken Diebel and Fred Van Tooren for supporting the pop tab program for wheelchairs as several large bags of pop tabs were recently delivered to Elora Legion. Over 2,600 wheelchairs and other disability equipment have been made available through this volunteer program. Ken Diebel reported that the Tobermory Legion delivered several more bags of pop tabs to him. Thank you Tobermory Legion. Keep saving the pop tabs.

Karen Winters, as Seniors’ chair would like to know when a member needs a card, a visit or a sunshine call in case of illness. Karen can be contacted at 519-793-4137. Let’s stay connected with the members.

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 6th at 2:00 p.m. Legion Accessibility Special Lottery Draw at 4:00 p.m. Join us as two tickets are drawn, one for $1,000.00 and the other ticket for $500.00. Thank you for selling or purchasing the “yellow” ticket.
3. Ladies Auxiliary Annual Community Christmas Pot Luck Luncheon on Tuesday December 11th at 12:00 p.m. All ladies of the community 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. Santa will visit and help with the gift exchange.
4. Friday Night Euchre at 7:30 p.m. hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary.

Thank you to all of the Legion Executive Members who continue to dedicate their time and energies to ensure a strong Legion supporting the veterans and the members.

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

Written and printed by Sharron Colter, co--secretary, Lion’s Head Legion, Branch 202. Thank you to Susan Uren, co-secretary for preparing the envelopes for mailing and helping with recording the minutes at meetings. Thank you Rod Quesnel as the Legion Postman.