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Welcome to RCL Branch No. 39
Welcome to RCL Branch No. 39
Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent
To recognize the Second Annual National Legion Week from September 15-21 as set up by Dominion Command, Royal Canadian Branch No. 39 presented an Open House on September 21.
This event saw 25 attendees. There were tours, information displays, and door prize draws. In the evening, there was a lasagna dinner for free for the volunteers and a low fee for the public which had 50 attendees.
This branch has been around for 98 years and they have 217 members right now. The main purpose was originally to support veterans and their families. But since 1954 there have been fewer veterans to serve so, they expanded their support to the community.
President Terry Kuzyk said they hosted the open house to invite community members to come and see what they have to offer. Also, it was meant to explain what they do and showcase the different programs they offer, and sign up new members.
New this year to their branch are renovations to refresh the inside of the building and install fully handicapped accessible doors.
One of the unique aspects of their branch is they have the Lac Bellevue Campground near St. Paul where Legion members can bring their trailers and camp out. “We have a yearly user fee for this. We recently built a recreation center there that the public can use. It is also our mandate to offer this facility to the Cubs, Scouts, and Air Cadets. They have hosted military operations and activities with the community out there as well.
