Monthly Archives: June 2022

New faculty affiliate; a Canada-California climate partnership; Canada Day picnic

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A newsletter from a fellow Canadian organization in the Bay Area.
Canadian Studies Announcements
In This Issue:
Program News
  • Canadian Studies welcomes immigration historian Hidetaka Hirota as newest faculty affiliate
US-Canada News
  • PM Trudeau and California Governor Newsom Sign Bilateral Agreement to Fight Climate Change
External Events
  • Canadian Consulate at SF Pride
  • DML Throwback Canada Day Picnic
PROGRAM NEWS
Canadian Studies welcomes immigration historian Hidetaka Hirota as newest faculty affiliate
Canadian Studies is pleased to announce that Hidetaka Hirota, an associate professor in the Department of History, has joined our program as our newest faculty affiliate.
Professor Hirota is a historian of the United States, specializing in immigration history. His first book, Expelling the Poor, examines the origins of US immigration policy, based on a study of the deportation of impoverished Irish immigrants from the United States to Canada and Europe in the mid-nineteenth century. His current project is titled The American Dilemma, and traces the history of U.S. policy for restricting the immigration of foreign contract workers from Canada, Asia, Mexico, and Europe between the 1880s and 1920s.
Professor Hirota is new to UC Berkeley, having joined the faculty earlier this spring. He received his bachelor’s degree in foreign studies at Sophia University in Tokyo, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in history from Boston Collge. In the fall, he will teach a seminar on the history of American immigration law and policy.
US-CANADA NEWS
PM Trudeau and California Governor Newsom Sign Bilateral Agreement to Fight Climate Change
Earlier this month, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with California governor Gavin Newsom at the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, an international forum designed to promote cooperation among the nations of the Western Hemisphere. The meeting, which focused on climate change, culminated with the signing a new climate partnership between Canada and California that outlines shared policy objectives. The resulting plan was hailed by both leaders as a “bold” step towards advancing climate solutions and strengthening the natural ties between Canada and California.
The meeting was a natural point of connection for Trudeau and Newsom, both of whom have placed climate change at the centre of their political agendas. Both Canada and California are seen as global leaders in the fight against climate change, and Newsom stressed that partnership would endure independent of changes in US national politics.
During the meeting, the two leaders emphasized Canada and California’s many shared values, including diversity and inclusivity. The two leaders also noted the importance of including Indigenous peoples in environmental discussions, recognizing their “essential” role in land stewardship at a time where both Canada and California are attempting to address painful historical legacies with their Indigenous populations.
The Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) which resulted from the meeting included several actionable goals, including reducing pollution, eliminating plastic waste, promoting zero-emission vehicles, and protecting the environment. Wildfires, which have increased in frequency and ferocity along the Pacific Coast in recent years, were another area of shared concern. The full text of the Memorandum can be viewed here.
Photo: Office of the Governor of California.
EXTERNAL EVENTS
Canadian Consulate at the SF Pride Parade
Sunday, June 26 | San Francisco, CA
Consul General of Canada Rana Sarkar cordially invites you to join Canadians marching in the 2022 San Francisco Pride Parade for the first time in three years! The theme of this year’s parade is “Love Will Keep Us Together.” All are welcome to join us on Sunday, June 26th with their families and friends to celebrate diversity and to support the LGBTQ2+ members of our communities here in San Francisco, at home in Canada, and abroad.
DML Throwback Canada Day Picnic
Saturday, July 2 | 11:30 am | Woodside, CA | Buy tickets
The Digital Moose Lounge invites you to join your fellow Northern California Canadians for a throwback Canada Day picnic. This event will bring together a diverse community, from the Consulate of Canada in SF, government, tech, culture, sports and entertainment. Meet new SF Bay Canadians and reconnect with old friends while celebrating Canada Day at the family-friendly picnic!
Enjoy a tasty Flamin Dog BBQ plate, cold Canadian beers, wine tasting with Kascadia Wine Merchants, snacks and Kona Ice snow cones!
Activities will include crafts, trivia, street hockey, beanbag toss, water balloons, tug o’ war, a donut-eating contest and more surprises! Prizes will include 2 Air Canada tickets to anywhere in Canada for one lucky raffle winner. Author Jocelyn Watkinson will also read from her children’s book The Three Canadian Pigs: A Hockey Story.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children, and can be purchased here.
Canadian Studies Program
213 Moses Hall #2308
Canadian Studies Program | Univ. of California, Berkeley, 213 Moses Hall #2308, Berkeley, CA 94720

In the Footsteps of our Forces 👣 Are you up for the challenge?

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Members are encouraged to participate in this fundraising and fitness activity on behalf of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and these other veterans organizations.  Our President has already registered.
Are you up for the challenge?

The National Museum of the Royal Navy, the National Army Museum, the Royal Air Force Museum and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission are joining forces for this challenge.

Choose your distance – 10km, 25km or 50km, and join hundreds of others across the country walking, running, cycling or even swimming their way to the virtual finish line. How you complete the challenge is up to you.

The Challenge is virtual which means you can participate and complete it wherever you are from anywhere in the world. You can start ‘marching’ on Monday 20 June, Armed Forces Week, and have until Sunday 3 July to complete.

The money from your entry will go towards the three museums, and the CWGC Foundation, which are all registered charities. All four charities preserve the history of the Armed Forces and inspire with stories of sacrifice and courage.

Find out more about the challenge and how you can take part by clicking on the link below:
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The Legion Dispatch – June 2022

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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).

Legion Dispatch. Visit branch services.
June 2022
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In this edition – June 2022
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Veteran Family Welcome Program eligibility has expanded
The Veteran Family Welcome Program has expanded to include parents and guardians of Veterans. Now, parents, guardians, spouses and adult children of serving, retired or passed CAF and RCMP members who have not yet joined the Legion can receive a first free year of membership at the Legion.
Download the promotional poster and encourage Veterans and eligible family who have not yet joined to register today and get to know their Legion.
Promotional Poster  ‣ | Veteran application form  ‣
Family application form  ‣ | Online application  ‣
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Recent manual updates
The Legion’s General By‑Laws and Poppy Manual have been updated. Please see the recent amendments to the following manuals and update your copies.
General Bylaws:
Amendments  ‣ | Updated manual  ‣
Poppy Manual:
Amendments  ‣ | Updated manual  ‣
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Canada Army Run returns to in‑person racing on Sunday, September 18, 2022!
The Legion is proud to once again sponsor the Canada Army Run, connecting Canadians with Canadian Armed Forces members in the spirit of camaraderie and community, and raising funds for Support Our Troops and Soldier On.
Registration is now open for both in-person and virtual participation. Encourage your Legion members to join “The Legion” team and use promotion code LEGIONFRIENDS for a 20% discount.
Register for the Army Run  ‣
The Poppy Trademark.
Poppy Trademark – Cannot be commercialized or misrepresented
Did you know… The Remembrance Poppy may not be produced or crafted for resale, to raise money, or for public distribution without written permission of the Dominion Command Poppy and Remembrance Committee.
See the attached educational flyer for Branches that highlights important information about the Poppy trademark, and requirements for use.
Download the flyer  ‣
Please direct public inquiries to: www.legion.ca/poppy-trademark.
Photo: Representatives from the Maple Ridge Legion Branch 88 and the Earl Haig Society presenting a total of $600,000 for the Legion Veterans Village Centre for Clinical Excellence, which is slated to be finished construction in late 2022.
The Legion supports Veteran mental health
The Royal Canadian Legion Maple Ridge Branch 88, together with the Earl Haig Society, has gifted the Legion Veterans Village Research Foundation (LVVRF) a total of $600,000 to support the ongoing mental health, PTSD, technologies and rehabilitation research within the Legion Veterans Village Centre for Clinical Excellence.
Read more  ‣
Does your Branch have a story to share about the work you do for Veterans? Let us know! Email us at marketing@legion.ca
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Branch Membership Administration
Resources and tips to support your Membership Chair
+ Automated telemarketing renewal calling campaign
The Automated Telemarketing Renewal Campaign has concluded after reaching out to 27,000 non-renewed members during the months of April and May.
Almost 1,000 members transferred to Member Services to renew over the phone, while over 15,000 renewal reminder messages were left.
This program remains highly effective and cost‑efficient and will continue to be part of our retention strategy moving forward. Please continue to collect and share member phone numbers within the membership website.
+ Legion membership is growing!
Here’s how you can continue to help with this growth:

  • Reach out and welcome new members who join your branch within the first 30 days
  • Collect and share member emails and phone numbers within the membership system
  • Ensure you are processing memberships at least monthly
  • Promote the free year Veterans Welcome and Veterans Family Welcome Programs to non‑members
  • Promote our free MemberPerks® program to all members
  • Feel free to reach out to Member Services with any questions – we are here to help all and especially new Membership Chairs!
Get access to Marketing and PR resources
Marketing Resources
Use our bilingual membership flyer
Postcard.
Looking for another way to promote membership? Download and have a local printer create this double sided, bilingual flyer that highlights the tangible benefits of Legion membership.
Download  ‣
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PR Tip of the Month
Create a local newsletter
If you don’t have one yet, suggest a Branch or Command newsletter to your colleagues. It doesn’t have to be long, but it can keep members informed and interested, and there are many easy templates to follow.
Have questions or need advice? Contact your Command Public Relations Officer or Nujma Bond, Dominion Command Communications at nbond@legion.ca
Your Legion calendar
While July 1 evokes thoughts of Canada Day across the country, the day also shares a more solemn occasion, as Newfoundland and Labrador commemorates the anniversary of one of their bloodiest days of the First World War.
Learn about the Battle of Beaumont‑Hamel and other important dates your Branch can promote or organize activities for.
Download the 2022 calendar  ‣
Suggest a perk for your chance to win 1 of 5 $100 Gift cards to NFLSHOP.ca.
MemberPerks®: Exclusive offers and preferred pricing through Venngo
MemberPerks® is more than a member benefit package. It’s also a tool Branches can use to promote membership. Plus, you can partner with local businesses in your community to offer exclusive discounts for your members.
Learn more  ‣
Partner promotions
The following is brought to you by our partners, highlighting special offers and other information.
Special offer from Legion Magazine
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Reminder: Commemoration Day Virtual Service – Friday, 01 July 2022

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While July 1st is Canada Day, for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians it is also Memorial Day or Commemoration Day – a day when we remember the tragic events of the Battle of Beaumont Hamel.

Join Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 (representing the San Francisco Bay area), along with the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps – Arkansas Division, as they present a Commemoration Day Virtual Service at 11am (Pacific) on Friday, 01 July.  If you wish to participate and watch the virtual service, please register at:

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PB5AIjHsQEWPi9co_BCphg

Original image available at https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/19/Newfoundland_National_War_Memorial.jpg

The first of July 1916 was the opening day of the Battle of the Somme, when 806 members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment climbed out of their trenches and went “over the top” at 8:45am as part of the battle of Beaumont-Hamel. In less than an hour, the regiment was devastated, most killed or wounded within the first 20 minutes of the battle. The next morning, only 68 soldiers answered the roll call. Commemoration Day was established in 1917, just one year later.

Join us at 11am (Pacific) to participate.  Please register at:

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PB5AIjHsQEWPi9co_BCphg

More information can be found at https://royalcanadianlegionus25.com/commemoration-day-virtual-service/