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March 2024 Keep your Branch informed Forward this email to your Branch Executives, Committee Members and other members to keep them up-to-date on important updates and information. All Branch emails are also available on the Member Services Website In this edition March 2024 > Updates on the 2024 Dominion Convention > Updated Branch Brand Manual and PowerPoint now available > Visit a Legion Branch museum > Lower your Branch’s flag for Vimy Ridge Day > Share your Legion Remembrance Contest stories > Promote 50% off Wills and Powers of Attorney > Messages from affiliated organizations The Convention Call has been emailed to Branches The Convention Call for The Royal Canadian Legion 2024 Dominion Convention was sent to Branches in mid-February. All Convention documentation, information and resources for Branches and Delegates are available online at Legion.ca/2024Convention. Please make sure to bookmark this page as it will continue to be updated as information becomes available. Deadline to advertise in the 2024 Dominion Convention booklet is April 15 The 2024 Dominion Convention Local Arrangement Committee is accepting ads for placement in the Convention booklet, which will be distributed to all Delegates. The deadline to submit an ad is April 15, 2024. Download submission form   ‣ Branches are reminded to use their Branch Legion logo for Branch communications and advertisements. See the Branch Brand Manual for details and how to request your branded logo. Updated Branch Brand Manual and Legion overview PowerPoint Corporate Identity and Brand Standards for Legion Branches The Legion Branch Brand Manual has been updated with guidelines on messaging and imagery for social media. Download and share the updated Brand Manual with those who support your Branch communications and brand management. Download manual  ‣ Legion overview PowerPoint presentation Updated with information from the past year, this slide presentation is a great tool to share information about The Royal Canadian Legion. Download the PowerPoint slides  ‣ Visit a Legion Branch museum! International Museum Day is May 18th. Did you know that a number of Legion Branches have in-house museums displaying historical collections to educate their members and community? Check out some of these Legion Branch museums: Ken Snider Memorial Museum  ‣ Branch 05-080 Midland, Ontario The Saskatoon Museum of Military Artifacts  ‣ Branch 03-362 Saskatoon, SK The Swift Current Legion Museum  ‣ Branch 03-056 Swift Current, SK Does your Legion Branch have a Remembrance or military museum on premises? Send us a link to the museum location, with pictures and a description that we can share in May! Lower the Canadian flag on April 9 April 9 is Vimy Ridge Day, commemorating the Canadian soldiers who stormed the ridge on this day in 1917. Over 3,500 members of the Canadian Corps gave their lives and close to 7,000 were wounded in this offensive. All Legion Branches will fly their Canadian flags at half‑mast on April 9th from sunrise to sunset to commemorate Vimy Ridge Day. Share your experience with the Legion’s Remembrance contests Every year, The Legion National Foundation, The Royal Canadian Legion, and schools across the country invite kids to honour Canada’s Veterans through the annual National Youth Remembrance Contests. Here is a wonderfully touching story of what happened when Legion Branch 418 presented the 3rd place award for the Remembrance Day Poster Contest to Alessia in the Primary level: “Prior to being invited into the classroom to present the award, the student came out into the hallway and told her parents she would like to give me something. She came over to me and gave me a thank you card that she made herself. When I opened the card, it started with “Dear Veteran,” so I told her I would like to pass the card to Stefan, who is a Veteran, to read it. It was the nicest card – so much so that it brought tears to our eyes. It was so touching. As we were walking toward the front doors of another elementary school, Stefan and I passed the playground and a student came over to the fence and said, “the Legion is here!” so we stopped to say hello. I introduced Stefan as “Captain”, and, before I could say anything else, the child yelled, “Hey, there is a Captain from the Army here!” Before we knew it, the students swarmed the fenced in area to say hello to Stefan, and all we heard was “wow” as we walked away. It was priceless!” Does your Branch have a story to share from students participating in a National Youth Remembrance Contest? With the parents’ permission, we invite all Branches to share stories and testimonials from students who have helped warm a Veteran’s heart. Submit your story  ‣ 50% off Wills and Powers of Attorney – a Legion member exclusive offer! Upper Canada Wills is a Legion Member Benefits Partner, offering Legion members 50% off national average rates for Wills and Powers of Attorney. Download and print a promotional poster to display at your Branch today! Download poster   ‣ Learn more about the Legion’s Member Benefit Partners. Branch Membership Administration Resources and tips to support your Membership Chair + Automated telemarketing renewal calling campaign Canada Direct will run an automated campaign beginning March 6th, uploading non‑renewed member phone numbers into its predictive dialing software. The campaign will run as follows: A phone call with a pre-recorded message will be sent to approximately 17,000 lapsed members with phone numbers on file, reminding them to renew their Legion membership. Listen to the recordings: for English members  ‣ | for French members  ‣ Members can transfer to speak to an Agent and pay directly over the phone with a credit card. If the member is not home, a message will be left encouraging them to renew. Following this period, we will compile another list on June 1st to extend the campaign to all members who have not yet renewed. The campaign is expected to last until end of April. + Reaching out to lapsed members by mail Legion Headquarters will be reaching out to approximately 37,000 lapsed members by direct mail in March, reminding them to renew. Reaching out to lapsed members is an ongoing process, and can benefit from multiple points of contact. We encourage Branches to collect, confirm and update member addresses, phone numbers and email addresses within the membership website. Get access to Marketing and PR resources + Promote membership with free Branch resources Order FREE recruitment and retention resources through the Legion Supply Department to help promote membership at your Branch. Check out our flyer  ‣ PR Tip of the Month: The Legion portal is full of resources As a public relations representative, you have access to many resources when you visit the member portal, from a PR manual with examples and ideas, to brand guidelines to help ensure visual alignment. Have questions or need advice? Contact your Command Public Relations Officer or Nujma Bond, Dominion Command Communications at nbond@legion.ca Your Legion calendar April 1 is the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Celebrate and honour the history and accomplishments of Canada’s Air Force Veterans. Learn more. 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. Download your copy to help with Branch planning for the new year. Download the 2024 calendar  ‣ 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  ‣ Messages from affiliated organizations The following information is brought to you by organizations the Legion works closely with, highlighting special offers and other information. Cost savings on everything your Branch needs to run its restaurant and hospitality services Sign up for a free membership with Entegra and your Branch will receive rebates and savings through your current and new suppliers on food and beverages, furniture and equipment, maintenance and repair services, and more! Learn more  ‣ Preferred rates for Branches from Canada’s leading payment processor Whether your Branch wants to accept payments in-person, online, or via mobile devices, Moneris offers a variety of solutions that can meet your needs. In addition to the preferred rates, you can also enjoy services such as 24/7 support and stress-free set up. Learn more  ‣ Mailchimp: Bulk email platform The Legion partnered with Mailchimp, a leading provider in email marketing, to offer Branches an easy, efficient, and affordable email service can help you send out newsletters to your members with the click of a button. Plus, you’ll have access to Legion branded newsletter templates to help support the Legion brand. Learn more  ‣ Loop TV helps your Branch promote events, activities and more… and earn extra cash! Loop TV is a FREE service that brings entertainment and information to your Branch TV screens. In addition to Loop’s awesome content in your Branch, you also get easy-to-use digital signage to promote specials, events, fundraisers, Branch messaging and more. The Loop Player and service are free to use, plus your Branch will earn $20 USD in Loop Rewards per active Loop player each month. Learn more  ‣ Special offer from Legion Magazine If you have any questions, please contact Member Services and we will be pleased to assist. 1-855-330-3344 or membership@legion.ca Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST Working together to serve Canada’s Veterans. Click here if you are having trouble viewing this message Copyright © 2024 The Royal Canadian Legion. All rights reserved. Administrative emails from Legion National Headquarters are sent to the email address on file for your local Legion Branch. If this is no longer the correct email address for your Branch, please forward this email to the new contact and request the Branch update their contact information. The Branch may update the email address at any time by updating their Branch Profile on the Member Services Website or by contacting Member Services. Learn more about All Branch emails. 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 E-mail: membership@legion.ca

An update on some activities from Dominion Command.

Important Branch information 

February 2024 Keep your Branch informed Forward this email to your Branch Executives, Committee Members and other members to keep them up-to-date on important updates and information. All Branch emails are also available on the Member Services Website In this edition February 2024 > 2023 Year-end results are in > The 49th Dominion Convention is this August > Advertise in the 2024 Dominion Convention booklet > 60th anniversary of Canadian involvement in Cyprus > Messages from affiliated organizations 2023 Year-end membership numbers are in… and the results are cause for celebration! We are excited to announce that 2023 membership totals have grown for the second consecutive year, after three decades of membership decline. The Legion’s total paid membership as of January 31, 2024 is now 256,524 members, an increase of 5.3% (12,886 members) over the previous year! 2023 brought in 43,042 new/reinstated members… up 22.5% over last year and a new modern-day record! 89% of members that registered online joined their local Branch. Additionally, every Provincial Command saw a growth in their total membership and in their new/reinstated members. This highlights growth at the Branch level! A number of successful business initiatives over the last six years have directly attributed to membership growth. We are appreciative of the support and buy-in of all levels of our organization including DEC, Provincial Commands, Branches and Members. Some of the strategies positively impacting our results include: Launch of the membership portal (2017) Introduction of the plastic membership card (2018) Introduction of the Veteran Welcome Program (2018) Launch of membership auto-renewal (2019) Streamlining the online member renewal process (2020) Allowing members to join their local Branch online (2020) Launch of MemberPerks (2020) Launch of the Veteran Family Welcome program (2021) Launch of the digital membership card (2022) The continued acquisition of member email/phone contact information for improved communications Ongoing proactive member renewal campaigns including email reminders (over 600,000 sent last year), direct mail pieces, automated renewal telemarking campaigns, online and social media marketing, Legion Magazine ads, etc. The organization is on a path of sustained membership growth. We remain extremely optimistic for the future of Legion Membership! The 49th Dominion Convention is approaching! The Royal Canadian Legion 2024 Dominion Convention will be held in Saint John, New Brunswick, August 24 through 28. This year’s theme, Building our Future on a Foundation of Strength, is not only a reflection of our past achievements but also a rallying call for the work that lies ahead. This year, delegates and proxies representing close to 260,000 members will meet to discuss the future of the Legion. Delegates will vote on resolutions, determine national policies and elect the next Dominion President and Senior Elected Officers. The Convention Call will be emailed to Branches later this month, and posted on the link below. Learn more at Legion.ca/2024Convention Bookmark this page. This page will be updated as new information becomes available. Advertise your Branch, District or Command in the 2024 Convention booklet The 2024 Dominion Convention Local Arrangement Committee is accepting ads for placement in the Convention Souvenir Booklet, which will be distributed to all delegates. The deadline to submit an ad is April 15, 2024. Download submission form  ‣ Did you serve in Cyprus under OP Snowgoose? 2024 is the 60th anniversary of Canadian involvement on the island of Cyprus, and the 50th anniversary of the 74th conflict. If you served in Cyprus, you may be interested in taking a trip down memory lane by joining Team Cyprus 2024 for a November 2024 reunion. Taking place in Cyprus, the reunion is open to all CAF Veterans who served under the United Nations banner in Cyprus and family members of those who served. The linked brochure provides the background to the tour. Please contact Special Travel International for more information. Read the brochure  ‣ Get access to Marketing and PR resources + Promote membership with free Branch resources Order FREE recruitment and retention resources through the Legion Supply Department to help promote membership at your Branch. Check out our flyer  ‣ PR Tip of the Month: Your branch social media account is a Legion account Avoid getting personal or upset when operating a Legion owned social media account. Everything posted through a branch account should align with Legion values and Articles of Faith in tone. Disengage with anyone who threatens or uses foul language, and report them to appropriate authorities as warranted. Have questions or need advice? Contact your Command Public Relations Officer or Nujma Bond, Dominion Command Communications at nbond@legion.ca Your Legion calendar On March 15, it will have been 10 years since the last Canadian soldiers returned from the mission in Afghanistan. Learn more about the men and women who served and sacrificed. 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. Download your copy to help with Branch planning for the new year. Download the 2024 calendar  ‣ 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  ‣ Messages from affiliated organizations The following information is brought to you by organizations the Legion works closely with, highlighting special offers and other information. Preferred rates for Branches from Canada’s leading payment processor Whether your Branch wants to accept payments in-person, online, or via mobile devices, Moneris offers a variety of solutions that can meet your needs. In addition to the preferred rates, you can also enjoy services such as 24/7 support and stress-free set up. Learn more  ‣ Cost savings on everything your Branch needs to run your restaurant and hospitality services Sign up for a free membership with Entegra and your Branch will receive rebates and savings through your current and new suppliers on food and beverages, furniture and equipment, maintenance and repair services, and more! Learn more  ‣ Mailchimp: Bulk email platform The Legion partnered with Mailchimp, a leading provider in email marketing, to offer Branches an easy, efficient, and affordable email service can help you send out newsletters to your members with the click of a button. Plus, you’ll have access to Legion-branded newsletter templates to help support the Legion brand. They also have human-assisted support to help you along the way. Learn more  ‣ Loop TV helps your Branch promote events, activities and more… and earn extra cash! Loop TV is a FREE service that brings entertainment and information to your Branch TV screens. In addition to Loop’s awesome content in your Branch, you also get easy-to-use digital signage to promote specials, events, fundraisers, Branch messaging and more. The Loop Player and service are free to use, plus your Branch will earn $20 USD in Loop Rewards per active Loop player each month. Learn more  ‣ Special offer from Legion Magazine If you have any questions, please contact Member Services and we will be pleased to assist. 1-855-330-3344 or membership@legion.ca Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST Working together to serve Canada’s Veterans. Click here if you are having trouble viewing this message Copyright © 2024 The Royal Canadian Legion. All rights reserved. Administrative emails from Legion National Headquarters are sent to the email address on file for your local Legion Branch. If this is no longer the correct email address for your Branch, please forward this email to the new contact and request the Branch update their contact information. The Branch may update the email address at any time by updating their Branch Profile on the Member Services Website or by contacting Member Services. Learn more about All Branch emails. 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 E-mail: membership@legion.ca

An update on some activities from Dominion Command.

January 2024 Keep your Branch informed Forward this email to your Branch Executives, Committee Members and other members to keep them up-to-date on important updates and information. All Branch emails are also available on the Member Services Website In this edition January 2024 > Looking forward to 2024 > Dominion Executive Council members > 34% of Legion members have not yet renewed > Support the Indigenous Veterans Initiative > Celebrate NATO’s 75th anniversary > Advertise in the 2024 Dominion Convention booklet > The Auto Renew process is complete > Messages from affiliated organizations Looking forward to the year ahead Over the past several years, the Legion has embarked on an impressive journey towards revitalizing our membership. As we look ahead to 2024, we celebrate two consecutive years of membership growth — something that hasn’t been achieved in over three decades! This puts us on the right track to achieve our strategic goal of reaching and maintaining 300,000 members from coast to coast to coast. We’re proud to announce that the Legion welcomed a modern‑day record of 43,000 new and reinstated members in 2023. With a significant number of younger members joining online, the future looks promising. And speaking of youth, the National Youth Track and Field Program has been another beacon of success, with nearly 1,000 athletes participating — the second‑highest turnout in our history. We would like to build on this momentum as we head towards the Dominion Convention in Saint John, NB this August. This year’s theme, Building our Future on a Foundation of Strength, is not only a reflection of our past achievements but also a rallying call for the work that lies ahead. Branches are the backbone of the Legion, and your support is crucial in carrying this momentum forward. Your Branch can contribute to this collective endeavour by: Staying up to date with national Legion updates by actively engaging with monthly all‑Branch emails Providing a welcoming and inclusive Branch atmosphere and strengthening the member experience Expanding the flow of communication across all levels of the organization — sharing successes, and ensuring members understand the impact Branches and the Legion as a whole is having on Veterans, Remembrance and communities Using available tools to work towards every member having an email address on their member profile, so that they are connected to the organization and engaged through regular communications The future of the Legion shines brightly, and with each Branch’s commitment, we will continue to build upon our foundation of strength, marching proudly into 2024 and beyond. Meet your newest Dominion Executive Council members The Dominion Executive Council (DEC) announces the newest members of its Senior Elected Officers, following the processes to fill vacancies as outlined in sections 405 and 406 of The General By‑Laws. DEC is pleased to welcome to their new roles, Dominion First Vice‑President Berkley Lawrence, Dominion Vice‑President Jack MacIsaac, and Dominion Treasurer Donna McRury. Our Comrades shall fill these posts until elections are held at the 2024 Dominion Convention. Meet your DEC  ‣ 34% of Legion members have yet to renew for 2024 A renewal reminder will be mailed in early February to members who have not yet renewed for 2024. Additionally, you can encourage your Branch members to renew by: Placing the Renewal poster in a prominent space in your Branch Reaching out by mail or email with this renewal reminder message Updating member profiles with emails on this template so members can be notified automatically when it’s time to renew Encouraging your members to sign up for auto‑renewal with this poster Help identify and provide grave markers to Indigenous Veterans in unmarked graves Branches are invited to participate in the Indigenous Veterans Initiative (IVI), launched by the Last Post Fund in 2019. This initiative aligns with Canada’s reconciliation efforts and consists of two key components: Providing grave markers for Indigenous Veterans in unmarked graves Adding traditional names to existing military grave markers of Indigenous Veterans Join us in honouring the legacy of Indigenous Veterans through this respectful and meaningful initiative by conducting local cemetery visits to help identify or verify these gravesites. Learn more  ‣ Celebrate NATO’s 75th anniversary April 4th, 2024 will mark the 75th anniversary of NATO. Throughout the upcoming year, the NATO Association of Canada will be organizing various events across the country highlighting NATO’s history and Canada’s role in the alliance. The NATO Association of Canada is inviting Legion Branches that are planning NATO related events to promote the event in their 2024 event calendar. The Association also is offering support to Branches who would be interested in planning an event. Read the letter to Branches  ‣ Advertise your Branch, District or Command in the 2024 Dominion Convention booklet The 2024 Dominion Convention Local Arrangement Committee is accepting ads for placement in the Convention booklet, which will be distributed to all delegates. The deadline to submit an ad is February 28, 2024. Download submission form  ‣ Branch Membership Administration Resources and tips to support your Membership Chair + The Auto Renew process is complete The Auto Renew process is now complete and has billed all members who have signed up for Auto Renew with valid credit card information on file. If you have a member who signed up for Auto Renew but does not have their 2024 membership year processed, your Branch can collect their 2024 membership payment OR the member can renew online or contact Member Services by phone at 855-330-3344. Branches can view all members who renewed online and by auto renewal on the Member Services Website under Reports / Membership – Branch Online Member Renewals [PDF]. + Help spread the word – Veterans’ families get first year of membership free! Do you know a spouse, child over 18 years of age, parent or guardian of a Canadian Veteran who has not yet joined the Legion? Let them know we offer the first year of membership free to Veteran Family Members. Encourage them to register and get to know their Legion! Promotional poster  ‣ | Register online  ‣ | Registration form  ‣ Get access to Marketing and PR resources Promote membership with free Branch resources Order FREE recruitment and retention resources through the Legion Supply Department to help promote membership at your Branch. Check out our flyer  ‣ PR Tip of the Month: Always inform provincial command of national interviews It’s best to double‑check with your Provincial Command before proceeding with any national interviews. Remember: Branches can speak for themselves but cannot speak for the Legion when it comes to other Branches, regions, or national matters. Have questions or need advice? Contact your Command Public Relations Officer or Nujma Bond, Dominion Command Communications at nbond@legion.ca Your Legion calendar February 15 is National Flag of Canada Day. Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag was first raised 58 years ago. Learn how your Branch can celebrate. 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. Download your copy to help with Branch planning for the new year. Download the 2024 calendar  ‣ 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  ‣ Messages from affiliated organizations The following information is brought to you by organizations the Legion works closely with, highlighting special offers and other information. Preferred rates for Branches from Canada’s leading payment processor Whether your Branch wants to accept payments in-person, online, or via mobile devices, Moneris offers a variety of solutions that can meet your needs. In addition to the preferred rates, you can also enjoy services such as 24/7 support and stress-free set up. Learn more  ‣ Cost savings on everything your Branch needs to run your restaurant and hospitality services Sign up for a free membership with Entegra and your Branch will receive rebates and savings through your current and new suppliers on food and beverages, furniture and equipment, maintenance and repair services, and more! Learn more  ‣ Mailchimp: Bulk email platform The Legion partnered with Mailchimp, a leading provider in email marketing, to offer Branches an easy, efficient, and affordable email service can help you send out newsletters to your members with the click of a button. Plus, you’ll have access to Legion-branded newsletter templates to help support the Legion brand. They also have human-assisted support to help you along the way. Learn more  ‣ Loop TV helps your Branch promote events, activities and more… and earn extra cash! Loop TV is a FREE service that brings entertainment and information to your Branch TV screens. In addition to Loop’s awesome content in your Branch, you also get easy-to-use digital signage to promote specials, events, fundraisers, Branch messaging and more. The Loop Player and service are free to use, plus your Branch will earn $20 USD in Loop Rewards per active Loop player each month. Learn more  ‣ Special offer from Legion Magazine If you have any questions, please contact Member Services and we will be pleased to assist. 1-855-330-3344 or membership@legion.ca Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST Working together to serve Canada’s Veterans. Click here if you are having trouble viewing this message Copyright © 2024 The Royal Canadian Legion. All rights reserved. Administrative emails from Legion National Headquarters are sent to the email address on file for your local Legion Branch. If this is no longer the correct email address for your Branch, please forward this email to the new contact and request the Branch update their contact information. The Branch may update the email address at any time by updating their Branch Profile on the Member Services Website or by contacting Member Services. Learn more about All Branch emails. 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 E-mail: membership@legion.ca

An update on some activities from Dominion Command.

December 2023   Share this email Keep your Branch informed Forward this email to your Branch Executives, Committee Members and other members to keep them up-to-date on important updates and information. All Branch emails are also available on the Member Services Website In this edition – December 2023 > Happy Holidays from your Legion > Thank you to Branches and Poppy Campaign sponsors > Poppy manual update > Promote the Veteran Welcome Program > Advertise in the 2024 Dominion Convention booklet > French Embassy looking for eligible Canadian Veterans > A research opportunity for Veterans > Your 2024 Legion calendar > Messages from affiliated organizations Wishing you a joyful Christmas season and a Happy New Year As we reflect on this past year, we at Legion Headquarters would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all of our Branches for your unwavering commitment and hard work in 2023. Your contributions allow Legion Branches to stand as the cornerstones of our communities; the boots on the ground in our mission to serve and support Veterans and their families. It’s this dedication that ensures Canadians have the opportunity to honour and remember our Veterans, while also providing crucial support to those who serve today. We express our heartfelt appreciation to our returning members and warmly welcome new additions to our Legion. Together, let us carry the torch of Remembrance into the new year. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with joy and prosperity. Thank you to Branches and National Corporate Supporters of the Poppy Campaign Thank you to all Branches for working with local and national corporate supporters to bring Poppies to every corner of your communities! In addition to the local business relationships initiated by Branches, the 2023 Poppy Campaign had 40 National Corporate Supporters. Branch collaboration with corporate supporters helps ensure Canadians never forget by making Poppies accessible across the country. Corporate contactless and point-of-sale systems have offered a new way for Canadians to donate. We are happy to share that HSBC’s Pay Tribute tap-enabled donation Poppy boxes raised $445,000 and these funds have been distributed back to participating Legion Branches. Since 2020, the Pay Tribute program has generated over $1M for local Branch Poppy Trust Funds. Starbucks’ point-of-sale support also raised $107,820 this year, with all funds distributed back to the corresponding Legion Branches. Since 2022, Dominion Command has supplied Starbucks with its Poppies, reaching over $210K in additional donations to local Branch Poppy Trust Funds — a nearly $250% increase over the previous two years when Branches themselves dropped off Poppies and boxes. Once again, thank you for your continued support! We welcome any feedback or suggestions at PoppyCampaign@legion.ca. Poppy manual update The Legion’s Poppy Manual has been updated. Please see the recent amendments and update your copy. Poppy Manual: Amendments  ‣ | Updated manual  ‣ Promote the Veteran Welcome Program Serving and retired Veterans, as well as the spouses, children, parents and guardians of Veterans get their first year of Legion membership free. If you know of an eligible Veteran or family of a Veteran that has not yet joined the Legion, encourage them to register and get to know their Legion at no cost. Did you know over 60% of free memberships renew the following year? Once signed up, these members are encouraged to transfer their membership to their local Branch. Promotional Poster  ‣ | Register Online  ‣ | Registration Form  ‣ Advertise your Branch, District or Command in the 2024 Dominion Convention booklet The 2024 Dominion Convention Local Arrangement Committee is accepting ads for placement in the Convention booklet, which will be distributed to all delegates. The deadline to submit an ad is February 28, 2024. Download submission form  ‣ French Embassy looking for eligible Canadian Veterans for Legion of Honour Do you know a living Canadian Veteran who took part in the liberation of France in 1944, or in the Operation Jubilee (Dieppe Raid) in 1942? He could be eligible for the Legion of Honour, the highest national French distinction founded by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802. Contact the French Embassy in Canada for more information at protocole@ambafrance-ca.org. Please share with Veterans in your community Researchers at Sinai Health in Toronto, and the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families in Ottawa are looking for Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who experience symptoms of post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As part of a new study, you would participate in a breathing-based meditation program that may help with your symptoms of PTSD. View the poster  ‣ | View the brochure  ‣ Branch Membership Administration Resources and tips to support your Membership Chair + Membership Auto Renew Process is completed for 2024 The Auto Renew Process for 2024 is now complete. If any of your members selected auto renew and are not renewed for 2024, we have been unable to process their credit card on file. We will be notifying these members, but please feel free to contact them directly to collect for the 2024 membership year. Get access to Marketing and PR resources Promote membership with free Branch resources Order FREE recruitment and retention resources through the Legion Supply Department to help promote membership at your Branch. Check out our flyer  ‣ PR Tip of the Month A Veteran is a Veteran You may receive ideas about a new symbol or colour to represent a different sub‑group of Veterans. Always advise that all fallen Veterans are reflected in the Legion’s image of the red Poppy. Have questions or need advice? Contact your Command Public Relations Officer or Nujma Bond, Dominion Command Communications at nbond@legion.ca Your Legion calendar The 2024 Legion calendar of notable dates 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. Download your copy to help with Branch planning for the new year. Download the 2024 calendar  ‣ 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  ‣ Messages from affiliated organizations The following information is brought to you by organizations the Legion works closely with, highlighting special offers and other information. Cost savings on everything your Branch needs to run your restaurant and hospitality services Use the following information to view the discounted pricing: Hubert.com Username: RoyalCanadianLegion Password: TheLegion Sign up for a free membership with Entegra and your Branch will receive rebates and savings through your current and new suppliers on food and beverages, furniture and equipment, maintenance and repair services, and more! Learn more  ‣ Preferred rates for Branches from Canada’s leading payment processor Whether your Branch wants to accept payments in-person, online, or via mobile devices, Moneris offers a variety of solutions that can meet your needs. In addition to the preferred rates, you can also enjoy services such as 24/7 support and stress-free set up. Learn more  ‣ Loop TV helps your Branch promote events, activities and more… and earn extra cash! Loop TV is a FREE service that brings entertainment and information to your Branch TV screens. In addition to Loop’s awesome content in your Branch, you also get easy-to-use digital signage to promote specials, events, fundraisers, Branch messaging and more. The Loop Player and service are free to use, plus your Branch will earn $20 USD in Loop Rewards per active Loop player each month. Learn more  ‣ Special offer from Legion Magazine If you have any questions, please contact Member Services and we will be pleased to assist. 1-855-330-3344 or membership@legion.ca Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST 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. Administrative emails from Legion National Headquarters are sent to the email address on file for your local Legion Branch. If this is no longer the correct email address for your Branch, please forward this email to the new contact and request the Branch update their contact information. The Branch may update the email address at any time by updating their Branch Profile on the Member Services Website or by contacting Member Services. Learn more about All Branch emails. 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 E-mail: membership@legion.ca

An update on some activities from Dominion Command.

August 2023   Share this email Keep your Branch informed Forward this email to your Branch Executives, Committee Members and other members to keep them up-to-date on important updates and information. All Branch emails are also available on the Member Services Website In this edition – August 2023 > Add your Legion Remembrance Day Ceremony to Legion.ca > Legion Week is just one month away > Confirm your Branch contact information > Galt Legion offers way to give back > Messages from our partners Add your local Legion Remembrance Day Ceremony to Legion.ca People visiting the Legion’s website can search for the location of their local Remembrance Day Ceremony here. We encourage all Branches hosting a Remembrance Day Ceremony to add your event to the site. This tool, which will be widely promoted during the Remembrance period, will allow Legion Branches to share when and where they are holding Remembrance Day ceremonies. Branches can submit their ceremony details through the online form. Add your ceremony  ‣ Legion Week is just one month away! National Legion Week is coming this September! Showcase your Legion Branch to your community and invite everyone to learn about the Legion, get involved and become a member. Find the information, tips and resources you need to plan a successful event. Check out this idea from a Branch in Nova Scotia! Legion Branch 10 in Amherst will be displaying a reproduction of “Portraits of Honour” at their Branch during Legion Week. “Portraits of Honour” is an oil painting on canvas that stretches 40ft wide and 10ft high, and features the 158 Canadian Soldiers, Sailors, and Aircrew who lost their lives in Afghanistan. Branch member Terri will be visiting local high schools to educate students on this beautiful painting. On the Saturday, the Branch will unveil a new Branch also will be unveiling a new Afghanistan War Memorial… a project proudly led by the Branch. Legion Week Resources  ‣ Let us know what activities you have planned for Legion week! Email us at marketing@legion.ca. Confirm your Branch contact information is correct on Legion.ca The Legion.ca website Branch Locator tool provides the physical address and contact information of your Branch to members and the public. The Branch physical address may differ from the mailing address. Please review your Branch information on Legion.ca to ensure the information is correct for people seeking their nearest Legion. If your address requires updating, or you have a phone number or email address to add, please contact Member Services at 855-330-3344 (Monday to Friday 8:30-4:00 EST). Review Branch information  ‣ (Photo: Matt Betts/CambridgeToday) Galt Legion’s student volunteer program offers way to give back The Galt Legion is serving its community and educating younger generations on the importance of honouring the service of Veterans by offering volunteer opportunities to high school students that fulfil their community service hours. “By educating the kids it teaches them to be a part of the community. I hope they take away a sense of responsibility and pride,” says Galt Legion President Yvonne Power. In addition to learning about the importance of the Legion, Remembrance and giving back to the community, the youth volunteers help the Branch by cutting grass, washing dishes and assisting with events. Read the article  ‣ Branch Membership Administration Resources and tips to support your Membership Chair + 2024 Renewal Stickers will be mailed in late August In late August, the 2024 member renewal stickers will be sent out to all Branches. These stickers are intended for all members who have made their payments for the year 2023 by the specified deadline of July 30, 2023. Any member who meets these criteria but has not yet received their 2024 stickers can contact Member Services to seek assistance. Get access to Marketing and PR resources Promote membership with free Branch resources Order FREE recruitment and retention resources through the Legion Supply Department to help promote membership at your Branch. Check out our flyer  ‣ PR Tip of the Month Remember Diversity and Inclusivity When writing about or promoting projects, remember the Legion’s focus on equality, diversity and inclusivity. Reach out to ethnic groups or related media outlets to share information. Have questions or need advice? Contact your Command Public Relations Officer or Nujma Bond, Dominion Command Communications at nbond@legion.ca Your Legion calendar September 8 commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Battle of Medak Pocket. The Battle of Medak Pocket is considered by many to be the toughest action faced by Canadian troops in the period between the conflicts in Korea and Afghanistan. Learn more about the Battle of Medak Pocket, 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. Download the 2023 calendar  ‣ 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. The Legion National Foundation awards annual scholarship Thanks to generous donors, The Legion National Foundation awards annual scholarships to Canadian students. Vanik Park, a WO1 Air Cadet, is one of 2023’s recipients. Vanik will receive a $2,500 academic bursary to pursue studies in Aviation. Our best wishes go to Vanik as he begins this new, exciting chapter. Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) supports the Canadian military community in finding meaningful second careers in the skilled trades. Helmets to Hardhats work with Veterans, reservists, cadets, military family members and Afghan interpreters. We believe that because of the dedicated service of our Veterans, it is now our responsibility to support them as they find well-paying second careers in the unionized construction industry. Helmets to Hardhats works with Canada’s 14 international unions that represent 60+ different trades, construction employers and industry partners by referring Veterans to available opportunities in the trades and potential management opportunities with employers and industry partners. Loop TV helps your Branch promote events, activities and more… and earn extra cash! Loop TV is a FREE service that brings entertainment and information to your Branch TV screens. In addition to Loop’s awesome content in your Branch, you also get easy-to-use digital signage to promote specials, events, fundraisers, Branch messaging and more. The Loop Player and service are free to use, plus your Branch will earn $20 USD in Loop Rewards per active Loop player each month. Learn more  ‣ Cost savings on everything your Branch needs to run your restaurant and hospitality services Sign up for a free membership with Entegra and your Branch will receive rebates and savings through your current and new suppliers on food and beverages, furniture and equipment, maintenance and repair services, and more! Learn more  ‣ Preferred rates for Branches from Canada’s leading payment processor Whether your Branch wants to accept payments in-person, online, or via mobile devices, Moneris offers a variety of solutions that can meet your needs. In addition to the preferred rates, you can also enjoy services such as 24/7 support and stress-free set up. Learn more  ‣ Special offer from Legion Magazine If you have any questions, please contact Member Services and we will be pleased to assist. 1-855-330-3344 or membership@legion.ca Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST 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. Administrative emails from Legion National Headquarters are sent to the email address on file for your local Legion Branch. If this is no longer the correct email address for your Branch, please forward this email to the new contact and request the Branch update their contact information. The Branch may update the email address at any time by updating their Branch Profile on the Member Services Website or by contacting Member Services. Learn more about All Branch emails. 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 E-mail: membership@legion.ca