Meritorious Service Medal among honours bestowed on Legion members
EMC News - Campbellford - Comrades of the Royal Canadian Legion, Campbellford Branch 103, were recognized for their hard work and dedication at a recent special honours and awards ceremony. The Meritorious Service Medal, which is the highest award that can be granted, was presented to Lillian Adams, for her years of service as a member of the executive committee. She has been Sergeant-At-Arms and Sick and Cheer chairman, youth education chair and is past president of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. “It’s been a lot of work but I have enjoyed the comradeship,” she told the Trent Hills Independent. Also recognized for her service, Barb Burlie received the past president medal and bar, and was honoured for her work as entertainment chair. Burlie has been with the Legion for about 16 years, some of that at Branch 42 Beaches in Toronto where she was also a member of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Talking about her involvement here, she said, “We had a goal to take this place out of the red and bring the money back into it and the camaraderie into it and bring some peace and quiet back. We wanted to make it a vets’ house again and we’ve done that.” By “cutting back on things, holding more 50-50 draws and everybody doing more work themselves,” the Legion accomplished much of what it wanted to do. But there is more work yet to be done. “The clubroom is being redone … new bar stools, new furniture, new
bar tables, and painting,” Burlie commented. With a new executive at the helm the accomplishments of those who came before them were acknowledged. Ralph Smyth was honoured for his work as first vice president, honours and awards chairman. He has been bar chairman, Nevada chairman and poppy fund chair. “The Legion has always been me,” he commented. Three years with Branch 103 he has a lengthy history as a comrade at other Legion branches including Kapuskasing, North Bay, Vancouver, Lowther and Trenton. “I have been a member of the Legion for 43 years,” he said proudly. An ex-Air Force veteran, he has been in war zones in Egypt, the Golan Heights and Africa. Eric Lavigne, the current second vice president, was honoured for his work as ways and means chairman and computer tech support. This is his sixth year with Branch 103. “I enjoy the people and helpCome and Enjoy our new ing out my Legion which has Summer Menu been very good 28 Bridge St. West to me, so I try to return the favour Campbellford as much as I poskol 1l0 sibly can,” he
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Campbellford Branch 103 of the Royal Canadian Legion held its honours and awards ceremony to pay tribute to its hardworking comrades. Some of them gathered after to talk about the branch’s accomplishments: from left, Ralph Smyth, past first vice president; Sharon Hay, president; Barb Burlie, past president; Lillian Adams, recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal; and Eric Lavigne, current first vice president. Photo: Sue Dickens
said. “The Legion here is about the people we have, the executive, the club members, the friends.” Dave Mixon was honoured for his service as second vice-president, poppy chairman, service officer and work as a member of the executive committee. Sharon Hay, current Branch 103 president, was honoured for her work as secretary, youth education chair and with the executive committee. Other awards included: Reg Gordon, (current first vice president) for his work as sports chairman; Wanda Tucker, human resources officer; Mike Post, property chairman. Thirty certificates of appreciation were presented to Legion members and members of the public who contributed “in a meaningful way” to the branch.
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