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MAY 2015 CIRCULAR
(MAILED MAY 29, 2015)
URGENT APPEAL
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2017 PROVINCIAL CONVENTION HOSTS (1 page)
2014/15 LITERARY & POSTER CONTEST WINNERS (1 page)
2015 PROVINCIAL COMMAND SUMMER HOURS (1 page)
SURPLUS COMPUTERS EMAIL (1 page)
2015 LEGION WEEK (1 page)
MEMO
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RCEL DONATIONS (1 page)
LAUNCH OF ONE-BY-ONE CAMPAIGN (2 pages)
VETERANS AFFAIRS LETTER RE: LEGION D’HONNEUR (3 pages)
Manitoba & Northwestern Ontario Command
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563 St. Mary’s Road
Winnipeg, MB. R2M 316
Tel: (204) 233-3405 Fax: (204) 237-1775
Email: mblegion@mbnwo.ca
Dan KIdd
President
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To:
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All Branches & PEC Members
Provincial Command
Date: May 5, 2015
At this time we do not have a HOST for the 2017 Provincial Convention.
Please give this serious consideration and should you feel your branch,
zone or district could possibly handle our next Provincial Convention please
contact Command office as soon as possible.
We would like to announce the 2017 Host at our upcoming Convention in
June.
Thank-you for your consideration of this request.
Manitoba & Northwestern Ontario Command
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UTERARY & POSTER CONTEST 2014/15 RESULTS
Category
Primary Poster
Black & white
Winner
Fenton Vandermeulen
District
Transcona #7
6
Christine Amanda
Han
McKellar Park Central
School
SI
b #129
8
Intermediate
Poster Black &
White
Raina Mane Adrian
Carman Collegiate
Carman #18
4
Primary Poster
rPo5ter
Intermediate
Poster Colour
Senior Poster
Junior Poem
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Sch
Branch
Junior Poster
Black & White
Adam Werbman
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School
Immanuel Christian
Christian
1fr7
6
Sh Ln Ceais
Minto School
Minto #201
3
Hannah West
Sounis School
Souns #60
3
Rebecca Tena Roap
Immanuel Christian
School
Transcona #7
6
Fernando Harder
Cartwright School
Slab #129
8
Claudia Rataquapit
Kingsway Park Public
Jennifer Faye Fossay
Woodlands Elementary
Woodlands #248
5
Senior Poem
Magdalina Buratchub
St. Boniface Dioesesan
Belgian Vet #107
6
Junior Essay
Chelsea Dzioba
Oakbanb Elementary
Springfield #146
6
Intermediate
Essay
Urooj Solar
Ecole Charleswood
Senior Essay
Victoria (Tori) Fisher
Minnedoso Collegiate
Charleswood
#100
Hugh Dyer #138
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Victoria Fisher won 1
Place in the Senior Essay at the National Contest.
Adam Werkman won 2 Place in the Senior Black and White Poster at the National Contest.
Urooj Salar won Honorable Mentions in the Intermediate Essay at the National Contest.
Literary and Poster Contest Results —20142015
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Manitoba a NW Ontario Command
2015 Summer Hours
Effective the week of June 21, 2015 until
August 29, 2015, Command Office Hours
wiLt be as follows.
Monday to Thursday
Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
After the September Long weekend we wiLL
revert back to the normaL office hours of
Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lori Ducharrne
FW: Surplus Computers 2015
Subject:
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From: Bruce Poulin [mailto:Bruce.Poulin&egion.ca]
Sent: May-29-15 9:27 AM
To: Bruce Poulin
Subject: Surplus Computers 2015
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Comrades;
Given the continued high demand and positive responses we have received from Legion Branches
all across the country we have approached Industry Canada again this year to have the Legion
included on the list of those organizations eligible to receive a computer deemed surplus. They have
agreed for the third consecutive year. As in previous years this offer includes:
CPU
Operating system
Mouse
Office software (extra cost)
Keyboard
Flat screen monitor
Shipping and handling costs (may be waived by making special pick up arrangements)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
In order to speed up the process, our contact at Industry Canada has asked that our Legion
Branches follow this link: http://www.ic.pc.ca/eic/site/cfs-oDe.nsf/enq/home#ic-subnav-2- click on
local CFS representative and click to the appropriate province or territory. This will take them directly
to partners website where they can then complete their application form. Branches in the National
Capital Region will complete either the Ontario or Québec application form and our affiliate will
transfer it to our refurbishment centre in Gatineau.
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Comrades, this is a great opportunity to help bring the Legion into the 21
Century particularly as
we have trarisitioned to electronic and on-line methods of communications and resource availability.
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Yours in Comradeship
Legigj
BRUCE POULIN
Manager / Gérant, Communications
THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
DOMINION COMMAND
LA LEGION ROYAL E CANADIENNE
DIREcIION NATIONALE
86 Aird Place, Ottawa, K2L OAI
613591 -3335 ext 241
ToIl free: 1-888-556-6222
Fax: 613-591-9335
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Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario Command
The’ ROyRZ’ CcLvw4iii Leiotv
563 St. Mary’s Road
Winnipeg, MB. R2M 3L6
Tote: (204) 233-3405 Fax :( 204) 237-1775
Email: mblegionmbnwo.ca
Dan Kldd
Prsld.nt
May, 2015
To:
All Branches
Dear Comrades,
RE: LEGION WEEK, SEPTEMBER 20
—
26, 2015 (INCLUSIVE)
The above noted dates have been proclaimed as Legion Week in the Provinces of
Manitoba and Ontario.
Hopefully, all Branches will conduct a full week of events and activities during this
period. Suggested events for the week which Branches found very successful last year
included:
Seniors:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Special Bingos
Picnics, Excursions, Dinners
Housing Programs
Entertainment
Youth:
1.
2.
Dinners, Barbecues
Honours & Awards for sponsored Cadets, Scouts, Guides,
Sports Teams, etc.
Scholarship and Bursary Awards
3.
Branches are urged to get the Media involved to obtain maximum coverage so that the
general public is made aware of the many worthwhile programs the Legion undertakes.
Yours fraternally,
Dan Kidd
Chairman
Public Relations Committee
Manitoba & Northwestern Ontario Command
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563 St. Mary’s Road
Winnipeg, MB. R2M 3L6
Tel: (204) 233-3405 Fax: (204) 237-1775
Email: dgolding@mts.net
Dan Kidd
President
MEMORANDUM
To:
From:
Subject:
All Branches
Dawn Golding
RCEL Donations
Date: 29-May-15
If your branch intends on making a donation to the R.C.E.L. during the
Provincial Convention it would be appreciated, if possible, your cheques are
forwarded to this office prior to the convention.
Cheques should be made payable to “R.C.E.L. Fund”.
A master list, containing Branch Name, Number and amount of donation
will then be read at the Convention. This will save valuable time during
Convention sessions.
Thank you.
Lon Ducharme
Subject:
FW: Launch of the One By One campaign
From: Scott Ferns [maiIto:SFemsIegion.ca]
Sent: May-06-15 2:44 PM
To: DEC; Provincial Secretaries; Membership and Outreach Committee; Kathy Ensor; ‘Irene Hannon’; Sharon Mckeown;
Jay Tofflemire; ‘dino@platinum.ca’; James Riddell; ‘Duane MacEwen’; Ken Box; Jack Clayton; Frank Sullivan; ‘Marlene
Gagne’
Cc: Membership_Section
Subject: Launch of the One By One campaign
Comrades,
On behalf of the Co-Chairs of the Membership and Outreach Committee the following message is shared for
your information. Please give this email widest distribution possible.
The One BY One Member Recruitment Campaign
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May 1 through July 31, 2015
We are pleased to let you know that the One By One Member Recruitment Campaign is
officially underway! While there was an unexpected delay in getting the materials out, all
materials are now in the mail and Branches should be receiving them within the next week. All
campaign logistics, downloadable promotional materials and information have been available
on the website since mid-April for Branches to access. www.Iegion.ca/onebyone
Below are key points to keep in mind for this campaign:
This year’s campaign is easier than ever for Branches to administer
• Legion members can now register themselves online when they recruit a new member
through an online contest entry form. No more forms for Branches to fill out!
• New member initiation is not required prior to entering the contest. One of the biggest
challenges Branches had was scheduling initiation ceremonies and completing and
returning Member Registration Forms to Dominion Command before the contest end
date. This year, we removed those requirements. Once a new member has submitted
their membership form and 2015 dues, the recruiting member can enter the contest.
This year’s campaign runs from May 1 through July 31, 2015.
• We can’t afford to let the summer slip by without having an active recruitment
campaign. With the new online contest registration form, any Branch that accepts new
member payments in the summer can actively participate. New members do not need
to be initiated before the recruiting member can participate.
We’re offering more prizes and more ways to win!
• In addition to the grand prize draw of a Caribbean cruise, Dominion Command
purchased iPads for a draw prize within every Command. Every recruiting member and
every new member entered online in the One By One campaign will be automatically
entered into their Command draw for an iPad. Now, recruiting members get two
chances to win, and new members have a chance to win too!
Simplified Reporting
• At the end of the campaign, Dominion Command will prepare a summary report for
each participating branch and the Provincial Commands, providing final numbers of
participating members, and number of new members.
One By One works! We encourage every Command to ensure their Branches are
implementing the campaign and encouraging their members to recruit. As Provincial
Secretaries, the Membership Committee and Provincial Membership Chairs, we encourage
you to lead by example, and recruit a member today!
One By One we can grow the ranks of the Legion and increase our membership.
SCOTT C. FERRIS
Director, Marketing and Membership
Directeur, Marketing at Adhesion
THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION DOMINION COMMAND
LA LEGION ROYALE CANADIENNE DIRECTION NATIONALE
86 Aird Place, Ottawa, K2L OA1
613-591-3335 ext 280
Toll free: 1-888-556-6222
(Fax) 613-591-9335
www.shoo.lealon.ca
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Dear Sir or Madam:
In 2014, the Embassy of France awarded the Legion d’honneur to more than 600
Canadian Veterans who served in the campaign to liberate France.
I am pleased to inform you that the Government of France has extended the
nomination deadline for the Legion d’hormeur to July 31, 2015. The Embassy of
France is looking for candidates who took part in the battles and mititrny
operations surrounding the landings in Norrnancy and Provence during the
liberation of France mainly between June 8 and August 31. 1944.
The Department of Veterans Affairs would like to invite you to participate in the
nomination of candidates for this prestigious decoration.
Enclosed you will find a nomination form and letter from the Embassy of France
regarding the extension of the Legion dhonneur nominations. All nominations
must be received by Veterans Affairs Canada Jatptthen July 10. 2015, at the
following address:
Veterans Affairs Canada
Commemoration Division
Attention: Jaime Cote
66 Stater Street
Ottawa, Ontario
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We are tremendously indebted to those who served Canada and fought to
protect our rights and freedoms. I invite you to take this opportunity to express
your gratitude by nominating a candidate.
Sincerely,
A
Dr. Andrá Levesque
Director General, Commemoration
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NOMINATION FORM
NATIONAl. ORDER OF ThE LEGION OF HONOUR
Protected Ir.forrnatlon when completed
Person being nominated:
Mr/Mrs/Ms
Given Names
Address
City
Province
Language of choice
Postal Code
Date and place of birth:
Telephone No.
Posting:
Rank and Regimental number:
Regimental information:
Date and pbce of landing In France:
Wounded In action:
French Campaign:
French Decorations:
Canadian / British Decorations, Citations:
Nanative (if Insufficient space, attach a separate sheet):
Nominated by:
Mr/Mrs/Ms
Full Name
Address
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City
Signature
Please send completed form
Veterans Affairs Canada
Commemoration Division
Attention: Jaime Cote
66 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A QP4
Telephone No.
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Postal Code
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NO LATER THAN JULY 10
2015: