An item from Dominion Command.

Stop by your local Branch today! 

April 2023 What amazing work is your Branch doing? Spring is finally in full swing, and we at the Legion are proud to shine some sunlight on the amazing work Branches across Canada are doing to serve our Veterans. From preserving their legacy to ensuring they have a safe place to live, we are extremely proud of the efforts Legion members are taking to support Canada’s Veterans. Be a part of the action! Find out what initiatives your local Branch is involved in and see how you can lend a hand to our Veterans. Meet Mike Trauner Our first Ambassador for the 45th annual Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships has been announced! Retired Master Corporal Mike “Mega Traun” Trauner is a former Invictus athlete, after being personally invited to the event by Prince Harry, and is currently training for the Paralympics. As Ambassador, Trauner will embody the spirit of camaraderie, strength, and perseverance as he shares his incredibly inspiring story with our young athletes. Read more about the Ambassador  ‣ Bay Roberts Legion is collecting Veterans’ stories A new project from the Bay Roberts Legion will tell the stories of Veterans from the area. To date, the Branch has compiled and completed biographies from over 250 Veterans. “The aim of any Legion Branch is to make sure Veterans and their families are looked after by remembrance,” said Harold Brown, Branch president. “What we’re trying to do it make sure the community knows that these people served, that specifically this area, they never forget.” Read more about the project  ‣ Thorold Legion engages community to help homeless Veterans Thorold, Ontario Legion members Ken Smalko and Jeannie Soper have been spearheading their Branch’s homeless Veterans program for the last two years and have already helped 15 Veterans! Recently, they met with local fire departments, emergency services and police services to educate and coordinate services so first responders can better identify struggling Veterans and help them access the supports they need. Read more  ‣ Sault Ste. Marie Legion branches out into affordable housing for Veterans The Sault Ste. Marie Legion is redeveloping its building to include a bar, a museum and an upper level with 107 apartments — 35 of which will be affordable units intended for Veterans. “Unfortunately, a number of Veterans are finding themselves where they can’t afford to live. So if we can make it a little easier, then it’s our duty and responsibility.” Read more  ‣ Know a Legion Branch that’s making a difference for Veterans in your community? Send us your story at marketing@legion.ca. The Royal Canadian Legion responds: 2023 federal budget The Royal Canadian Legion is trusting that the 2023 budget commitment of $156.7 million dollars announced today to help support military and RCMP Veterans, will do just that – and in tangible ways. “We are happy to see this proposed spending,” says Bruce Julian, Dominion President. “But it needs to be properly targeted. We need more clarity on exactly how it will be spent. This funding needs to go where it’s needed most, and in a way that directly benefits Veterans and clears the backlog.” Read our full statement  ‣ Legion Command Service Officers ease process of applying for VAC benefits As advocates, advisors, mentors and guides, Legion Command Service Officers assist Veterans, serving military members and their families in submitting applications for benefits and treatments and in appealing when Veteran’s Affairs denies entitlement to them. Command Service Officers understand the deeply intense and personal journey that is necessary to submit these applications. It is a journey one does not have to travel alone. With compassion and knowledge, they take away the often overwhelming feelings associated with working through the system. If you or someone that you know requires assistance in accessing VAC benefits, please contact a provincial Legion Command Service Officer here or by calling toll free at 1‑877‑534‑4666. Public Consultation on the Defence Policy Update The Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces recently announced the opening of public consultations on the Defence Policy Update. The update will build upon Canada’s current defence policy and enable the CAF to meet any threat in the changed global security environment. Submissions will be considered to April 30, 2023. Learn more  ‣ Your membership can help you save 31,000 Legions members have saved a combined total of over $1.13 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  ‣ Partner promotions The following is brought to you by our partners, highlighting special offers and other information. Royal Canadian Legion members have access to exclusive offers & perks with BST Vacations. These offers are negotiated with our preferred travel partners and are just for Legion Members. For information on this and other exciting offers, visit our website! Special offer from Legion Magazine Received this from a friend? Never miss an issue: Join the Legion today > Update your membership profile with your email address. Login to the Member Services Website. Working together to serve Canada’s Veterans. Click here if you are having trouble viewing this message Copyright © 2023 The Royal Canadian Legion. All rights reserved. As a member of The Royal Canadian Legion, you receive emails from Legion National Headquarters for the purposes of managing your Legion membership. Members may manage their email preferences below. You may withdraw your consent to receive administrative emails from The Royal Canadian Legion National Headquarters by contacting the Member Services Department. The Royal Canadian Legion may be unable to process your membership without your consent to receive administrative emails. 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 Canada Toll free: 855-330-3344 Email: membership@legion.ca www.legion.ca

An item from Dominion Command.

See how Legion members are giving back 

March 2023 Legion members are taking action! The Legion is extremely proud of its member volunteers for the hard work and dedication they’ve shown making change for Canada’s Veterans. From hosting a friendly cup of coffee to building housing to support Veterans experiencing homelessness, members like you are helping the Legion create a better world for Veterans. Visit your local Branch today to see how you can make a difference. Comradeship over a cup of joe Buddy Check Coffee is a peer support program bringing together Veterans in communities across Canada. Coordinated by Veteran Legion members trained in mental health first aid for Veterans, the program provides a safe space for Veterans and their families to network and share experiences and stories over a coffee. Derrick McClinchey, Buddy Check Coffee coordinator for the Legion Victory Branch 317 in London, Ontario, recently shared the experience of fellow Veteran Reverend Troy Dingwell, a participant at a recent event. Hear his story and see how Buddy Check Coffee is making a difference. Read more  ‣ Know a Legion Branch that’s making a difference for Veterans in your community? Send us your story at marketing@legion.ca. Watch the Veterans Village grand opening The BC/Yukon Command and its supporters officially unveiled the fantastic new Legion Veterans Village last month! In case you missed it, you can watch the grand opening online. Watch the video  ‣ Join us for 2024 Royal Canadian Legion President’s Cruise 10-Night Ultimate Southern Caribbean Onboard Celebrity Silhouette Join Dominion President Bruce Julian and Darlene Julian, BST Vacations, and Royal Canadian Legion members from across Canada for a 10-night Ultimate Southern Caribbean Cruise on the innovative Celebrity Silhouette. The cruise will be sailing to St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Tobago, Grenada, & Antigua – plus, four glorious days at sea relaxing on the Silhouette! February 11–22, 2024 Book by May 2nd and enjoy savings of $200 per person! Get more details  ‣ Your membership can help you save 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  ‣ Received this from a friend? Never miss an issue: Join the Legion today > Update your membership profile with your email address. Login to the Member Services Website. Working together to serve Canada’s Veterans. Click here if you are having trouble viewing this message Copyright © 2023 The Royal Canadian Legion. All rights reserved. As a member of The Royal Canadian Legion, you receive emails from Legion National Headquarters for the purposes of managing your Legion membership. Members may manage their email preferences below. You may withdraw your consent to receive administrative emails from The Royal Canadian Legion National Headquarters by contacting the Member Services Department. The Royal Canadian Legion may be unable to process your membership without your consent to receive administrative emails. 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 Canada Toll free: 855-330-3344 Email: membership@legion.ca www.legion.ca

An item from Dominion Command.

Thank you for your continued support 

February 2023 Warm the hearts of Canada’s Veterans As we wait for the spring thaw to come, spread warmth in your community by doing what you can to give back to Canada’s Veterans. Consider volunteering in your neighbourhood, fundraising for Veterans’ services, or simply making a friend at your local Legion Branch. Not sure where to start? Visit your local Branch to see how you can get involved in your community. New Legion Veterans Village social infrastructure project officially opened BC/Yukon Command ushered in a new era with the grand opening of Legion Veterans Village in Surrey, BC! The $312 million project includes the Whalley Legion Branch, a Centre of Clinical Excellence in Veteran and first responder health, and 91 units of affordable housing. Read more  ‣ Veteran support organizations boosted by Legion’s Ontario Command The Royal Canadian Legion’s Ontario Command donated $1,144,741 to four organizations whose goals align with the Legion’s mission of supporting and remembering Canada’s Veterans and their families. “Veterans in our province will benefit from increased well-being, and that’s at the root of what we do.” – Derek Moore, Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command President Read more  ‣ St. Croix Branch 9 in New Brunswick is creating a museum to honour and remember Legion Branch 9 in St. Stephen, New Brunswick is creating a military history museum to honour those who served and to educate future generations. Branch members Paul (Trapper) Cane and Don Koehler have assembled and catalogued artifacts dating back to the Fenian raids of 1870 and the Boer War of 1899 to 1902. Their goal is to tell the stories of the people. “You never finish,” says Koehler, speaking of the museum’s continuing work to recover the stories of the past and incorporate the stories of today. Read more  ‣ Buddy Check Coffee coming to Napanee Legion Legion Branch 137 in Napanee, Ontario is launching a new program in February aimed at getting Veterans out of the house and meeting with peers to chat over a cup of java. Known as Buddy Check Coffee, this Legion peer program is open to all members of the military, past or present, and encourages Veterans to network with peers and share stories and experiences. Read more  ‣ | Learn more about the Legion’s Peer Support Programs. Know a Legion Branch that’s making a difference for Veterans in your community? Send us your story at marketing@legion.ca. The Legion comments on last year’s unspent VAC funding The Legion was surprised and concerned to learn that Veterans Affairs Canada didn’t spend nearly $1 billion of its budget last year. When asked for his views by media, Dominion President Bruce Julian stated that if this funding “remains available” in future years as reported, the Legion would like to know that it will not replace additional funding. Unused funds should be re-routed to completely eliminate the disability claims backlog – something that is taking way too long. Read more  ‣ Your membership can help you save 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  ‣ Received this from a friend? Never miss an issue: Join the Legion today > Update your membership profile with your email address. Login to the Member Services Website. Working together to serve Canada’s Veterans. Click here if you are having trouble viewing this message Copyright © 2023 The Royal Canadian Legion. All rights reserved. As a member of The Royal Canadian Legion, you receive emails from Legion National Headquarters for the purposes of managing your Legion membership. Members may manage their email preferences below. You may withdraw your consent to receive administrative emails from The Royal Canadian Legion National Headquarters by contacting the Member Services Department. The Royal Canadian Legion may be unable to process your membership without your consent to receive administrative emails. 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 Canada Toll free: 855-330-3344 Email: membership@legion.ca www.legion.ca

A message for members from Dominion Command.

Thank you for always supporting Veterans! 

November 2022 Thank you for everything you do for Canada’s Veterans The Poppy Campaign is one of the Legion’s most important initiatives, and its success is only possible because of members like you. We would like to thank you for your support during this year’s Poppy Campaign, for participating in Remembrance Day activities, and for your ongoing support of Canada’s Veterans and their families. Recap of the Remembrance Period The Legion is at its busiest during the period of Remembrance. Here are some events and articles you may have missed: First Poppy presented to Canada’s Governor General The Royal Canadian Legion launches 2022 National Poppy Campaign You’ve Never Seen a Poppy Do This Before The Royal Canadian Legion announces 2022–2023 National Silver Cross Mother A Remembrance Day Flypast with Special Symbolism The National Remembrance Day Ceremony recap Watch the National Ceremony on The Royal Canadian Legion’s Facebook page A special tribute at this year’s National Remembrance Day Ceremony During the National Remembrance Day Ceremony, a very special flag was displayed at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, seated at the base of the National War Memorial in Ottawa: a 150-year-old flag carried ashore during the Dieppe Raid by a Canadian soldier. The flag represents the story of a journey that crossed generations, through friend and foe and across great distances, over several countries and two continents, to return home. Learn more  ‣ Celebrating our Legion Volunteers Every donation to the Poppy Fund goes directly to helping Canadian Veterans and their families. We were beyond moved to hear from one such family, reaching out to thank our volunteers from over 60 years ago! Second World War Veteran Emil Karp, and his wife Norma Saari (Karp), remember how Legion volunteers came to their family’s aid over 60 years ago. Their daughter Judy recently wrote to the Legion, recalling how the Legion and “Poppy Fund people” helped their family through a pivotal time: “The ‘Poppy Fund people’ were the most supportive of anyone who helped her out. It was the Legion who came to drive her to appointments or to visit Dad in hospital [with cancer]. Many times, they would arrive with a bag or two of groceries in their arms. Their support was invaluable and much cherished!” Read the full story  ‣ Learn more about how Poppy Funds are used  ‣ Know a Legion member or Legion Branch that’s making a difference? Send us your story at marketing@legion.ca. Newest Member Benefit Partner: PEARL Introducing PEARL, our newest Member Benefit Partner! With PEARL, Legion members can enjoy having an automotive consultant in their back pocket. PEARL benefits include repair consulting for any service as well as standardized repair pricing and a national tire-buying program that offers large savings. Registration is free and the annual cost is only $79 if you use the service. Learn more  ‣ Your membership can help you save 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  ‣ Partner promotions The following is brought to you by our partners, highlighting special offers and other information. Received this from a friend? Never miss an issue: Join the Legion today > Update your membership profile with your email address. Login to the Member Services Website. Working together to serve Canada’s Veterans. Click here if you are having trouble viewing this message Copyright © 2022 The Royal Canadian Legion. All rights reserved. As a member of The Royal Canadian Legion, you receive emails from Legion National Headquarters for the purposes of managing your Legion membership. Members may manage their email preferences below. You may withdraw your consent to receive administrative emails from The Royal Canadian Legion National Headquarters by contacting the Member Services Department. The Royal Canadian Legion may be unable to process your membership without your consent to receive administrative emails. 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 Canada Toll free: 855-330-3344 Email: membership@legion.ca www.legion.ca

An update on these sessions from Dominion Command.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Organizational Assessment  Town Hall Meeting With Monday, September 19th declared a National Day of Mourning, Legion National Headquarters has postponed the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Town Hall Meeting to the dates outlined below. Members are invited to join the Legion for a live Town Hall event intended to update members and gather input to inform a study of EDI at the Legion, and evaluate our organization’s effectiveness in high quality programs and services that are accessible to all its members, volunteers, and stakeholders in an equitable and inclusive manner. The Town hall will be facilitated by StrategyCorp, a third-party advisory firm and will be held virtually. To accommodate different time zones, three meeting time options are available. Please select one by registering here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/410547016177 Region Meeting Date Meeting Time Central/Eastern (CDT and EDT Time Zones) Tuesday September 20th CDT: 3:00-4:00pm EDT: 4:00-5:00pm Western (PDT and MDT Time Zones) Monday, September 26th PDT: 3:00-4:00pm MDT: 4:00-5:00pm (EDT: 6:00-7:00pm) Atlantic (ADT and NDT Time Zones) Monday, September 26th ADT: 3:00-4:00pm NDT: 3:30-4:30pm (EDT: 2:00-3:00pm) Note: Members can register any of the Town Halls regardless of their region or time zone.   You will have the chance to share your comments/thoughts with us during a Q&A session held at the end of the townhall. If you have any questions about registration, please email hmerdas@strategycorp.com. Working together to serve Canada’s Veterans Copyright © 2022 The Royal Canadian Legion. All rights reserved. As a member of The Royal Canadian Legion, you receive emails from Legion National Headquarters. You are receiving this email for the purposes of requesting member feedback.  You may unsubscribe from Legion survey emails below. You may withdraw your consent to receive all emails from The Royal Canadian Legion National Headquarters by contacting the Member Services Department. The Royal Canadian Legion may be unable to process your membership without your consent to receive administrative emails. 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 86 Aird Place Ottawa, ON K2L 0A1 Canada Toll free: 855-330-3344 Email: info@legion.ca www.legion.ca