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Showcasing the Local Legion
Showcasing the Local Legion
Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent
To observe the Third Annual National Legion Week from September 21 to 27, as set up and sponsored by the Dominion Command, Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39, offered an Open House on September 27.
This was to have attendees tour the branch, show people around, have a chance to enjoy good company, and learn about some of the history of the branch.
RCL Branch No. 39 has been around for 99 years. Executive member Ellen Essery, said they have over 200 members now. Anyone 18 years of age can be a member. They do not have to be a veteran or a family member of a veteran. They hosted the open house so people could see how they honour past and present veterans. “We have a lot of memorabilia. If they have any questions, hopefully we can answer them. If we can’t, we will find somebody who can.
Also, we are hoping to recruit new members.
New to the branch in the last couple of years, we have new floors, a paint job, tables, and chairs. We try to bring things up to the 21st Century.
We also have included some interesting successful community events which include live entertainment, dance, and supper,” Essery said.
Past President Diane Fausak explained that one of the unique aspects of their branch is that they have the Lac Bellevue Legion Campground near St. Paul, where local Legion members, plus those from other branches, have a nice getaway where they can bring their trailers and camp out, and they recently built a recreation center there that the public can use.
