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Supporting Veterans, Remembrance and our communities is what we do!
An item from Dominion Command.
See how members like you are supporting Canada’s Veterans
June 2023
Volunteers keep the Legion moving forward At the Legion, we can’t help but be constantly amazed at the passion and dedication our members have for supporting Canada’s Veterans. From independently raising awareness of Legion initiatives to participating in decades‑old traditions that support our communities, Legion volunteers keep us in awe of their commitment. See what your fellow Legion members are doing to support Veterans’ initiatives across Canada and visit your local Branch to see how you can join in!
A 907 km trek to support homeless Veterans In case you missed it, the Legion shared a new video showcasing the outstanding dedication of Legion civilian member Lino Di Julio as he teamed up with Veterans Dave Ward and Joey DiMauro to support homeless Veterans. The men undertook a 907 km ruck along Ontario’s Bruce Trail to foster awareness and raise funds for the Legion’s Operation: Leave the Streets Behind homeless Veteran program (Ontario division). Read more ‣ | Watch the video ‣ Know a Legion Branch or Member that’s making a difference for Veterans in your community? Send us your story at marketing@legion.ca.
This Canada Day, remember the sacrifices of the Newfoundland Regiment For many, Canada Day is a day of celebration. However, in Newfoundland and Labrador, it is a solemn day of remembrance. On July 1, 1916, 22 officers and 758 other ranks of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment were directly involved in a frontal attack near the village of Beaumont‑Hamel, France during the First World War. Of these, all the officers and 658 other ranks became casualties. Less than 68 soldiers were available for roll call the next day. Learn more about the Battle of Beaumont‑Hamel, and take a moment on July 1st to honour, thank and remember the sacrifices of the men of the Newfoundland Regiment.
Fighting for gender equality in Veteran disability claims The Legion’s national Director of Veterans Services, Carolyn Hughes, shared concerns with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs about systemic biases in Veterans Affairs Canada’s decisions on female disability claims. Read more ‣
Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships Through the efforts of thousands of Legion volunteers, The Royal Canadian Legion has been organizing and coordinating the Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships for 44 years in support of Canadian youth and our communities. The world-class competition grew from Legionnaires’ support and promotion of youth sports as a healthy activity to help children whose fathers or mothers were serving abroad or had served in the Canadian Armed Forces. Today, the Legion Nationals has become the only premiere nationwide competition for U16 and U18 athletes. Learn more about Legion Nationals and help cheer on the athletes this August! Read more ‣
Support Veterans while enjoying your love of motorcycling Anyone who rides knows that motorcycling is more than just a means of transportation – it’s a way of life. The Royal Canadian Legion is proud to have its very own Legion Riders, offering members a great opportunity to support their community while enjoying their love of motorcycling. The Legion Riders are a member-driven initiative that help generate awareness of the Legion, strengthen support for Veterans, and engage Canadians in community service and fundraising. Support Veterans while enjoying your love of motorcycling. Log in to Member Services to learn more and register as a Legion Rider.
Supporting a sustainable Poppy campaign Legion National Executive Director Steven Clark was pleased to receive delivery of our new e-bike from Ottawa-based Teslica E‑bikes. As part of a pilot project to become even more environmentally friendly after the introduction of our new biodegradable Poppies and wreaths last year, this bike will help deliver Poppies in the fall. Plus, Legion members can save 10% off the lowest advertised price and receive free shipping in Canada on a new Teslica e‑bike and accessories as part of our Members Benefits Partner program! Use your discount code at checkout: TESLICARCL10 Check out the bikes ‣
Run for a cause! Legion members receive 20% off Canada Army Run registrations Run, walk or wheel in support of all who serve, and join in the spirit of camaraderie and community. As a proud sponsor of the Canada Army Run, and in partnership with Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services, Legion members can save 20% on their race registrations! ARMY RUN CODES LEGIONRUNS – 20% off Legion Discount Code Register ‣ Learn more ‣
Are you looking for information on your membership? Legion Members have a new online space to find information about managing their membership, how they can get more involved with their Branch, information on their member benefits and more. Check out the new member page for information on your membership!
Your membership can help you save 32,800 Legions members have saved a combined total of over $1.3 Million in savings through our MemberPerks program! Check out this latest offer, and many more! With MemberPerks®, you can shop online or in-store at local and national stores and service providers and save $1000s every year. It’s a great way to support the Legion, local businesses, and your wallet. Sign up for MemberPerks® today. It’s free with your Legion membership. Learn more ‣
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Want to Participate in the Online Commemoration Day Service?
The Commemoration Day Virtual Service began during the first year of the pandemic. Everything had been shut down, including all of the activities of Royal Canadian Legion US Branch #25. When the closure began in March our members watched as the annual inspection of our local division of sea cadets cancelled. Then March became April, and then May – and the annual ANZAC Day events and our US Memorial Day service were both cancelled. By June, the branch had cancelled its third monthly membership meetings, and planning to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations charter, which occurred in San Francisco, was postponed indefinitely.
Around that time a Canadian ex-pat organization called the Digital Moose Lounge contacted us to see if the branch wanted to participate in the virtual Canada Day celebration that they were planning. One of our executive at the time was a native Newfoundlander, and we saw an opportunity. As Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are aware, in addition to being Canada Day, July 1st is also Memorial Day or Commemoration Day in the province – a day when we remember the tragic events of the Battle of Beaumont Hamel. To honour that tradition, and as a way to begin to engage both the members of our branch and our local cadets again, we sought to create a virtual sunrise service for Commemoration Day.
The tradition of this virtual service continues as a way to engage our members who are not local to the Bay Area. Branch 25 is in the process of planning its annual Commemoration Day virtual service. The virtual service will feature individual videos combined into a single virtual service. As such, we are asking our members to submit three videos for inclusion in the service:
- a video where you say “Lest we forget”
- a video where you say “We will remember them”
- a video where you say “Happy Canada Day”
You do not need special equipment to record these videos. A cell phone or tablet video is fine. We just ask that videos be taken in landscape format, not in portrait.
If possible, dress in their Legion uniform. However, any formal attire is appropriate (e.g., what you might wear to a Remembrance Day service at your local cenotaph).
Videos can be uploaded to https://tinyurl.com/RCLcommemorationday2023
Ukraine dam breach exposes remains, refuse from 80-year-old battle
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Legion member treks 907 km to support the ‘Leave the Streets Behind’ program
An item from Dominion Command.
Watch his story
June 2023
A 907 km trek for homeless Veterans
The Legion’s National Headquarters is proud to release A Ruck to Remember, a video story highlighting the extensive hiking and fundraising journey taken by Legion civilian member and Ruck to Remember founder Lino DiJulio and Veterans Dave Ward and Joey DiMauro in support of the Legion’s Operation: Leave the Streets Behind program.
To date, Ruck to Remember has raised almost $800,000 in support of homeless Veterans. Their inspiring journey is proof that anyone – whether they are a civilian or Veteran – can make a difference for Canada’s military community. There are many ways, big and small, for all members to get involved at their Branch and work together to support Veterans.
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To update your member contact information please login to the Member Services Website, or contact the Member Services Department.
Our contact information is:
The Royal Canadian Legion National Headquarters
Member Services Department
86 Aird Place
Ottawa, ON K2L 0A1
CanadaToll free: 855-330-3344
Email: membership@legion.ca
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