Monthly Archives: November 2021

Wreaths Across America and US Navy Sea Cadets – Arkansas Division

Once again our US Navy Sea Cadets Corps – Arkansas Division is participating in the Wreaths Across America program at the San Francisco National Cemetery at the Presidio of San Francisco. In addition to participating in the event on December 18, 2021, our cadets are also helping to promote the sponsorship of wreaths.

Individuals can sponsor a wreath for $15, and if you use the link below our cadets will receive $5 from each wreath that people sponsor through them:

https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/15539/Overview/?relatedId=0

So if you would like to sponsor one or more wreaths, I would STRONGLY encourage you to do it through our cadets so that they can benefit from your sponsorship. Just make sure that you see the cadets group ID of (CAPNSF) when you are sponsoring (which should appear when you go to the link above). If you need assistance please contact Wreath Across America directly at 877-385-9504.

In addition to sponsoring one or more wreaths, I’d also encourage you to join us at the event at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the San Francisco National Cemetery at the Presidio of San Francisco. I will be there and I’d love to see you there too.

Michael Barbour
President, US Branch #25

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An item from one of our fellow Canadian organizations in the Bay Area.

Canadian Studies Announcements

In this issue:

Happy American Thanksgiving!
Upcoming event: Hildebrand Graduate Research Showcase
In the News: Trudeau meets with Biden, US congressional leaders
External events:
“Canadian Brass: Making Spirits Bright for 50 Years and Counting”

Happy Thanksgiving to Our American Friends!

Dear Friends,

This month, it’s our turn in the United States to celebrate Thanksgiving. Here in Berkeley, we’ll be taking a well-deserved break to spend time with our loved ones and reconnect. The pandemic continues to inject uncertainty into an otherwise joyful time, and prompts us to make challenging decisions. For many of us, this Thanksgiving will be our first family gathering in almost two years. Others will choose to continue celebrating a scaled-down, intimate holiday. Whatever your decision, we wish you and yours a happy and safe holiday.

November is also National Native American Heritage Month, commemorated federally since 1990. Traditional representations of the “First Thanksgiving” often fail to capture the complexity of our history, and flatten the cultural richness of America’s Native tribes. We encourage you to take a moment this holiday to reflect on the original inhabitants on this land, many of whom continue to live on both sides of the modern US-Canadian border. The National Museum of the American Indian offers tools to help families celebrate the holidays in a spirit of truth and understanding.

To all our friends in Berkeley, the Bay Area and across the United States and beyond – have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Sincerely,

Irene Bloemraad

Program Director

UPCOMING EVENT

Hildebrand Graduate Research Showcase

December 7 | 12:30 pm | Online | RSVP here

Learn about the research Canadian Studies funds through our Edward Hildebrand Graduate Research Fellowships, as recipients present short overviews of their projects. Participating scholars are below; RSVP to canada@berkeley.edu.

Caylee Hong, Ph.D. can., Anthropology

“Orphaned Wells: The Impact of Corporate Bankruptcy on Energy Infrastructures and Municipal Futures”

Mass bankruptcies of energy companies have “orphaned” thousands of oil and gas wells across Canada and the United States in recent years. Without solvent owners to plug and decommission them, such wells pose serious environmental, financial, and health and safety concerns, especially in urban areas. Caylee examines the ways that cities and their residents grapple with these oil and gas wells in their midst. In this talk, Caylee will draw upon her comparative research from several diverse urban environments in British Columbia, Alberta, and California.

Sophie Major, Ph.D. can., Energy & Resources Group

“Indigenous Political Theory of First Nations People in British Columbia”

Sophie’s research examines the marginalization of Indigenous people and Indigenous knowledge in political theory discourses and asks if and how political theorists ought to engage with Indigenous political thought. Incorporating original ethnographic work with First Nations peoples in British Columbia, Canada, Sophie’s dissertation introduces a number of case studies, illustrating the strengths of an ethnographic, historicist, genealogical, and interpretive approach to the study of Indigenous political theory.

IN THE NEWS

PM Trudeau Meets With President Biden to Advance US-Canadian Partnership

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a two-day trip to Washington, DC last week, where he met with US president Biden and other leaders of the American government. Trudeau’s visit was part of the North American Leaders’ Summit, which also included Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The meetings, which the PM’s office described as “productive“, focused on strengthening diplomatic ties among all three countries and advancing other regional priorities. Key points discussed included increasing global vaccine distribution; fighting climate change; and enacting a proposal to protect up to one-third of North America’s lands and seas within the next ten years.

In a private meeting with president Biden after the summit, both leaders hailed the special closeness of the US-Canada relationship as they discussed a blueprint for a stronger bilateral partnership. They expressed common interests in supporting North American workers and industries, as well as in reducing emissions and growing clean energy opportunities. Trudeau also met with US congressional leadership, where he expressed appreciation for America’s support for Canada in recent diplomatic incidents and again stressed the importance of closer economic cooperation.

EXTERNAL EVENTS

Canadian Brass: Making Spirits Bright for 50 Years and Counting

December 11 | 8 pm | Zellerbach Hall | Buy tickets

For half a century, the lighthearted but seriously virtuosic Canadian Brass has been luring listeners of all ages to the rich, exciting, exuberant sound of brass music. The Grammy-winning quintet, with more than 100 recordings to its name, has charmed audiences from Moscow and Beijing to Boston and Tokyo, playing a dizzying range of repertoire including music of the Baroque, Dixieland, Broadway, and John Philip Sousa.

This very special holiday program features originals like “Bach’s Bells”; favorite songs such as “White Christmas,” “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” and “Christmas Time Is Here”; and familiar classical, choral, and popular music arranged to make brass instruments sing.

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The Legion Dispatch – November 2021

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An update from Dominion Command to its branches (note that items only relevant to branch executive or for Canadian branches have been removed).

Updates from National Headquarters

November 2021

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In this edition – November 2021


>	Remembrance period updates
>	Introducing the Veteran Family Welcome Program
>	Amendment to The General By-Laws
>	Promote the Legion Winterwear renewal offer

>	Legion calls for government apology
>	Urging the Government to Leave no one behind
>	Help find Veterans eligible for award

>	Messages from our partners

Thank you for your hard work

In this period of Remembrance, we rely on our Branches across Canada to help support the Poppy Campaign. Through hosting local Remembrance Day ceremonies, handing out Poppies and collecting donations in your communities, your hard work helps ensure Canada never forgets.

We would like to send a heartfelt thank you to all Branches and members for your effort and dedication during this time.

Recap of the Remembrance Period

The Remembrance period is the busiest time of the year for the Legion. Get caught up on some events you may have missed:

New! Veteran Family Welcome Program

The free first-year Legion membership program has now expanded to include family of Veterans. Spouses and children (18+) of serving, retired or passed CAF or RCMP Veterans new to the Legion can register to receive their first year free.

Veteran Family Welcome Program members will be registered at Dominion Branch 16-016 to process the free 1-year membership
New members will receive a welcome email when their application is processed through Member Services
Once registered, members can transfer at any time to a local Branch, who will initiate the transfer
The membership card will be sent from Dominion Command to the member’s address on file. Should the member transfer to a local Branch, the local Branch will receive their membership card

Promote this opportunity by downloading the printable poster.

Eligible applicants can fill out an application form online.

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Amendments to The General By-Laws

The Dominion Executive Council has amended the following sections of The General By-Laws.

Article II Membership

Section 202
Section 203
Section 205

Article IV Dominion Command

Section 418 (a)

Article V Provincial Commands

Section 505

Please see attached for details. The General By-Laws Manual is in the process of being updated.

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Members who prepay for 5 years receive a FREE Poppy toque, scarf, and mittens!

While you’re reminding members to renew this season, encourage them to prepay their membership for the next five years. When they do, they’ll receive a Poppy scarf, toque and mittens free with their renewal. Offer ends December 15.

Offer ends December 15

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Veterans who endured sexual misconduct need a government apology

The Royal Canadian Legion asks the federal government to formally apologize to Veterans who were subjected to sexual misconduct while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces.

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Legion urges Government to Leave no one behind in Afghanistan

The Royal Canadian Legion is imploring the Government of Canada take immediate and decisive action to protect and evacuate Afghan Interpreters, their families and vulnerable civilians who are at imminent risk of torture or death under Taliban rule. Dominion President Bruce Julian has written a letter to the Prime Minister addressing this issue.

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Help find Second World War Veterans eligible for award

The French government is searching for Canadian Second World War Veterans to award the National Order of the Legion of Honour. Help find eligible Veterans and their relatives by sharing this message.

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Reminder: Nijmegen Marches call for submissions

The deadline for Legion Members to apply to participate in the Nijmegen Marches for 2022 is fast approaching. Please share the call for applications with your members. Applications must be submitted to their Provincial Command office by 14 January 2022.

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PR Tip of the Month

Promote the Poppy Store

Many citizens don’t realize the Legion has an online Poppy Store, where all sorts of interesting things are for sale! When people buy items, they not only support the Legion’s work, they help promote the organization. Consider a “did you know” posting on your bulletin board or online.

Have questions or need advice? Contact your Command Public Relations Officer or Nujma Bond, Dominion Command Communications at nbond@legion.ca

Your Legion calendar: 2021 and 2022

The 2022 Calendar is now available! Promote important dates and organize activities at your Branch with this list of upcoming days that raise awareness of an issue, commemorate a group or event, or celebrate an important topic.

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DOWNLOAD THE 2022 CALENDAR ‣

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A newsletter from the organization formerly known as There But Not There.

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Thank you for your support this month

We just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to all of you for the incredible support we have had over past month or so.

There were 12 amazing Tommy Club Champions volunteering at our momentous Lambeth Palace event this month, some of whom were present the very next day to help us at the Leyton Orient Remembrance match. A special thanks to all involved in these and all events we have been involved in over the past couple of months; we couldn’t do it without you.

Altogether you raised almost £5,000 for our nation’s heroes and introduced a whole new group of Champions to the Tommy Club!

London Landmarks Half Marathon offers a fabulous central London route where runners will pass some of the Capital’s most iconic landmarks!
The race starts just off The Strand, next to the infamous Trafalgar Square, and runners will pass landmarks including St Paul’s Cathedral, Nelson’s Column, Monument and the Tower of London and then be rewarded with a stately finish on Whitehall just outside Downing Street.

We can’t promise that the Prime Minister will be there to greet everyone! But we can promise an outstanding finish line with views of London’s must-see icons Big Ben and the London Eye.

Claim the Early Bird offer and sign up for just £10! Act fast though as this offer ends 29th November and places are almost gone!

Christmas Collection 2021

Our new Christmas Collection for 2021 is finally here!

Find some fantastic ideas for Christmas gifts, or just treat yourself to one our festive Tommy products. Just make sure you hurry as this collection is available for a limited time only!

Christmas Tree Tommy Planter

£99.99

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Tommy Wooden Christmas Tree Decoration

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Tommy Cufflinks

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Tommy United | 1914 Christmas Truce Special Edition Military Figure

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RBLI Christmas Cards Now Available

RBLI’s Christmas cards have now been released, available to buy on the RBLI Shop. The designs have kindly been donated to us by local artists, and at just £5.00 for a pack of 10, they are great value.

Get your packs today to send to your friends and family this Christmas, limited stock available!

RBLI’s Christmas Cards- Pack of 10

£5.00

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There has never been a more important time for us to commit our support to the veterans of today and make certain that we can be here for them for decades to come.

By joining the Tommy Club, our Champions contribute so much to help RBLI provide the services and support that all veterans in this country deserve. And with your help and donations, we can do even more.

For just £15 a year, you can join the Tommy Club and become a Tommy Club Champion to help change the lives of vulnerable veterans.

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