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REVEILLE
Jan/ Feb 2015 Issue
5003—52 Avenue
PRESIDENTS REPORT
Comrades and Ladies Auxiliary,
Happy New Year. I hope all your
wishes for 2015 will come true and
that all your health issues will all be
minor.
The job as President has been very
time consuming and very trying as we
are negotiating with the new kitchen
crew on a contract to provide food
service. Also the new Executive is
getting adjusted to their positions,
new volunteers and the way we will
be running the Branch as a business
and not a club as persa. A new accounting system is being introduced
where our bookkeeping system will be
a lot easier and expenses, income will
be up to daily balances.
WETASKIWIN LEGION BRANCH # 86
Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A 0W3
Needless to say it has been a challenge
but I am confident that by the
end of January we will see some
improvement and with our new Sustainability Groups that we have created, we
are hoping we can raise enough funds
to repair our roof and do other repairs
that are creeping up. We have been
putting money into our building fund
and watching it grow. If you can spare
some extra cash we could sure use it.
Robbie Burns night will be celebrated
again this year so bring your Lassie or
Laddie and make your way down to the
Branch for some Haggis, scotch and a
night of entertainment,
Lots to do, so take care and God Bless.
Barry Hawkes
President
Legion Branch #86
Visit our website at
www.legion86.org
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Wetaskiwin Royal Canadian
Legion Br. 86
(780)352-2662
2015
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Barry Hawkes
PAST PRESIDENT
Gloria Rogers
TREASURER/SECRETARY
Marlanne Kuzio
1st VICE PRESIDENT
Mike Yargeau
2nd VICE PRESIDENT
Kevin McCafferty
SGT AT ARMS
Bud Moan
Grounds & Cenotaph
CHAPLAIN
Deacon Leo Farley
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES
Arlene Greenwall
Education & Publicity
Cindy Ekkel
Social
Ken Schubert
Membership
Majority of members in
attendance at the
Special Meeting held
November voted NO to
selling the Legion’s
building and land. The
newly elected Executive
look forward to working
alongside Members
ensuring Branch #86 has
a sustainable future.
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”.
Helen Keller
Kevin McCafferty
Ways & Means
Cory Elgert
Sports
Laurie Fairlie
Poppy
John Newton
House
LADIES AUXILIARY
PRESIDENT
Janice Drader-Jamieson
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Comrade Mike Yargeau, 1st Vice President
I would like to take this opportunity to firstly, wish all of our members a most Happy
New Year. The past six weeks have been a busy one for the Executive. My role as 1st
VP is to oversee the financial aspect of the Branch’s activities. We continue working
with Manluk and their representative, Glen Jackson on getting our financial
reporting
to a level where all members interested can read the reporting clearly and concisely. We
are also keeping in mind that all financial dealings of the Legion are to be transparent in
nature. There should be no grey areas when it comes to the Branches finances.
Was kept apprised of the negotiation between NLCS and the Branch to begin the process
of returning the Branch from where it was six weeks ago back to a “go to” location for food services. I have taken
part in the monthly pancake breakfast and would like to thank Comrade Kay Grinde for such a great addition to
our monthly funding initiatives.
I have been meeting with the Sustainability Committee and have been actively taking part in initiatives that
have been brought forward by this committee to further financially sustain our branch.
We have now instituted a volunteer hours log book for the Branch. We need to keep track of our volunteer
hours as they are worth $15.00/hour to us a “Donations-in-kind” when applying for certain funding grants. This
policy will be ongoing.
I have been directly involved with the development of a commerce aspect to our www.legion86.org website.
We will soon be able to submit donation to the Branch directly through the website. We are also looking at what
the legion can offer on line for sale in an attempt to generate funds. This is a work in progress. If there are any
members that have experience in website development, please contact me through the branch.
I will continue to work and do my best in my role on the Executive and want to personally thank the past Executive for their hard work on behalf of the Branch. I also want to thank all volunteers for the unending help in all
Branch functions. I would be remiss if I did not extend a special thank you to our Ladies Auxiliary. They have
been the solid, mainstay through the changing personnel of the Branch Executive. I have always said that without
our LA, this Legion Branch would be very, very different, and not in a good way. We are fortunate to have so
many caring and “generous with their time and talents” members.
Best Regards in 2015
Mike Yargeau
1st Vice President to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #86
Application for a Veterans' Licence Plate
A Complete Application Form can be found at www.dot.gov.nt.ca and click on the Documents tab
then Application & Forms tab
For the purpose of this application a Veteran means “any person who has honourably:
 Served in the Armed Forces of Canada, the Commonwealth or its wartime allies,
for a minimum of three years

(may still be serving); or
 Served in the Merchant Navy or Ferry Command during wartime; or
 Served in a theatre of war with the Armed Forces of Canada, the Commonwealth or its wartime allies; or
 Performed NATO service or Peacekeeping mission(s) with the Armed Forces of Canada”
PLEASE NOTE: Veteran licence plates are only available for the purpose of
registration in the name of the
veteran on a passenger vehicle.
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Lest we Forget
NATIONAL CEREMONY—NOVEMBER 11, 2014—OTTAWA
It was the largest Remembrance Day ceremonies in history as more than 50,000 Canadians
gathered at the National War Memorial in Ottawa and thousands at local Cenotaphs across
Canada to remember all who have served or died for their country.
Some highlights included the Silver Cross Mother Gisele Michaud representing all mothers who have lost a child in the lime of
duty, the Princess Royal who visited Ottawa for two days as part of her royal tour and the rededication of the memorial to add the
dates of the south African War and Afghanistan Mission and the inscription “In Service to Canada”.
THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
Founded by Veterans and for Veterans, the primary pillar of Legion
Activity is devoted to serving Canada’s Veterans
The Royal Canadian Legion is Canada’s largest Veteran
and community support organization, formed in 1926 following the unity of various World War 1 Veterans
organizations. The Legion is a registered not for profit
organization funded solely by membership dues.
The Legion as a service organization, does contract services to the government such as the provision of wreaths
to Members of Parliament and the Veterans’ Outreach and
Visitation Program which ensures all Veterans receive the
Care and benefits they deserve. In contracting these services,
the Legion is filling a gap the government is not able to deliver
on for Canada’s Veterans.
Thanks to its more than 300,000 members and its footprint of
1441 branches across Canada, the Legion is able to stop up and
ensure Veterans and their families receive the highest quality of
service and care from the government throughout their lives.
There is no profit derived from these contacted services to the
Legion. They are solely provided on a cost recovery basis.
Local branches across Canada do apply for infrastructure
improvement grants that are sometimes made available by
governments. These funds are often provided on a matching basis
(the group receiving funds must match the funds received) and all
monies are carefully accounted for. None of these funds can be
used for Legion operations, programs or services.
Legion Membership is open to all Canadians. At the end of
2012, almost 30% of our members are persons who have served.
All other members are either the family of those who have served
or are persons who support the Canadian Forces, RCMP, and traditions of Remembrance. All Legion members recognize and uphold the value of service to country.
Legion volunteers whether they have served or not, raise funds and
assist Veterans and their families. Without Legion volunteers, the
tremendous programs and services provided to our Veterans and
their families in communities across this country would disappear.
If there was no Legion in Canada,, countless cities, towns and
villages would lose the most iconic cornerstone of their community; a place where people come to support their community,
support their families and
support the military—
that place
is a Legion Branch.
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BRANCH #86 RAFFLE
The Branch would like to sincerely thank everyone that supported this fundraising initiative and would
like to Congratulate the following winners
1st Prize $1,000 cash
Fran Danyluk
2nd - $500 Meat Freezer Pack
Tyler Schickerowski
3rd Prize Quilt Wall Hanging
Patricia Sara Finchon
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Thank you for all you support during the last two
years!
It was challenging and rewarding, however I did
my best. I know that together we can support
this Legion to be the best Legion in Canada! It’s
going to be a lot of work and sacrifices and
decisions made by the Executive that are for the
betterment of this Legion. You elected this
Executive to make decisions on your behalf, pease be patient and have
an open mind.
We are a community minded Legion. Please come down and support
the social functions, sport functions or just grab a bite with friends and
family!
Respectfully,
COMRADES WALL
If you are interested in purchasing a plaque
for the Comrades Wall, there are forms at the
office in the Branch. The cost is $100.
Payment plan is available if one chooses; $10
down followed by 3 consecutive monthly
payments of $30.
You may select the Brick on the wall where
you would like your plaque placed. If you
have a special medal that you wih to affix,
we would be happy to attach it for you.
A great gift idea for birthday or anniversary
or just because….
Gloria Rogers, Past President
Visit our
website at
www.legion86.org
Forrest Gump dies and
goes to Heaven.
He is at the Pearly Gates, met by St.
Peter himself. How ever the gates are
closed. Forrest approaches the gatekeeper.
St.Peter said, “Well Forrest, it is certainly good to see you. We have heard
a lot about you. I must tell you though,
that the place is filling up fast and we
have been administering an entrance
examination for everyone. The test is
short, but you’ll have to pass it before
you can get into Heaven.”
Forrest responds, “It sure is good to be
here sir, but nobody ever told me about
any entrance exam. I sure hope the
test ain’t too hard. Life was a big
enough test as it was.” St. Peter continued, “Yes I know Forrest, but the test
is only three questions”.
1st: What 2 days of the week begin
with the letter T?
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2nd: How many seconds are there
in a year?
3rd: What is God’s first name?
Forrest replied, “Shucks, there’s got to
be twelve; January 2nd, February 2nd,
March 2nd……..”
Forrest leaves to think the questions
over. He returns the next day and
sees St. Peter who waves him up. “Tell
me your answers Forrest.”
“Hold it,” interrupts St. Peter. “I see where
you are going with this, and I see your point,
though that was not quite what I had in
mind...but will have to gibe you credit for
that one too. Let us go on with the third and
final question. Can you tell me God’s first
name?” “Sure” Forrest replied. “It’s
Andy”.
Forrest replied, “The 1st one, well
shucks, was easy. The answer woul
be Today and Tomorrow.”
The Saint’s eyes opened wide and he
exclaimed, ‘Forrest, that is not what I
was thinking but you do have a point,
and I guess I did not specify, so I will
give you credit for that answer.
How about the 2nd question?’
“How many seconds in a year. Now
that one is harder,” replied Forrest, “but I
thunk and thunk about that and I guess
the only answer can be twelve.”
Astounded, St. Peter said, “Twelve?
Twelve? Forrest, how in Heaven’s name
could you come up with twelve seconds
in a year?”
“ANDY?” exclaimed an exasperated and
frustrated St. Peter. “OK, I can understand
how you came up with your answers to my
first two questions, but just how in the world
did you come up with the name Andy as the
first name of God?”
“Shucks, that was the easiest one of all”,
replied Forrest. “I learnt it from the song,
Andy he walks with me
Andy talks with me
Andy tells me I am his own
St. Peter opened the Pearly Gates and said
“Run Forrest, Run”
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LADIES AUXILIARY PRESIDENT
Madam Janice Drader-Jamieson
The Ladies Auxiliary had a very busy 2014. In addition to regular fundraising initiatives, the LA took
pride in assisting the Branch in many areas during their difficult challenges this past year and continue to
go above and beyond:
 assisting in the office and kitchen
 Covered costs for Halloween Party and Dance and worked along side of Joanne Cook in putting on
another successful Scavenger Hunt.
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Assisted greatly in Poppy Sales and Remembrance Day Celebrations. Covered Ben Nevis Pipe Band costs
Organized Branch’s Children’s Christmas party covering all costs (entertainment, snacks & gifts)
With the vote not to sell the building and land, Branch 86 has many challenges ahead. It was great to see so many come out and
vote, but just your vote is not enough.. The LA, who have no vote, have been stepping up again and again but we are few. The
Branch have 10 times the membership and the LA are asking Branch Members to please contribute. Surely you have an hour or
two a month you can spare to volunteer?
The LA donated $8,000 to the Branch in December. $1,200 of this will go to pay for the Ben Nevis Band for Remembrance Day
and remaining $6,800 we designated towards future entertainment; hopeful Branch
Members and their families will come in and enjoy. The LA have removed all their
important records, documents and necessary supplies from the Memorial Centre to the
Branch. Because of numerous cupboard space available in the Laundry Room, the
Branch has declared this to be the LA’s new home for all our belongings.
The LA installed 17 new members in 2014. Our LA is one of the strongest Ladies
Auxiliary in Alberta and without these wonderful ladies, I believe things would be much
dire at the Branch than they are.
Congratulations to the newly elected Branch Executive. The LA will continue to
support your decisions and assist the Branch any way we can..
I wish our wonderful Ladies Auxiliary, Branch Executive and Legion 86 Members all
the best in 2015.
LA present $8,000 cheque to the Branch
Janice Drader-Jamieson
Branch 86 LA were proud recipients of
the “Organization of the Year Award”
LA member Minnie DeZutter (Centre)
receives her Metorious Award.
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LADIES AUXILIARY….A LOOK BACK
LA Appreciation Day. Although
rainy, the ladies thoroughly enjoyed
the covered wagon trip around town..
Attendance to their special day was
so great that Foss had to do two
separate trips to accommodate everyone in attendance! Lunch , cocktails,
prizes and favorable conversations
was enjoyed after the ride.
Halloween Dance & Scavenger Hunt another huge success!
Lot of fun and enjoyment was had by many individuals &
families dressed up in a wide variety of costumes .
Over 200 elegantly dressed ladies enjoyed a fun-filled
evening at the Ladies Dinner & Comedy Night Gala
The Ladies organized and hosted
the Branch’s Children's Christmas
Party. Children enjoyed animal
balloons, glitter art, snacks and a
visit from Santa who came bearing
gifts for them all.
The Ladies Auxiliary is an organization of women formed to assist in the aims and objects of the Royal Canadian Legion in seeing
to the maintenance and comfort of the disabled, sick, aged, needy ex-service personnel and their dependants. Coming together is the start and
it matters not how each member works—but how they work together. Attitude, character, change, teamwork, challenge, focus, care, service,
communication, goals, growth, success, achievement, persistence, determination, integrity, excellence, leadership and effort. These are
characteristics of how any or all of the above qualities are found in the smallest or largest Ladies Auxiliary from one end of our Province to
another including the Northwest Territories. Think change, think commitment, move forward together to meet all of the challenges facing our
membership. Creating and supporting positive attitudes will lead us and sustain us in the future!
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SOCIAL REPORT
by Comrade Cindy Ekkel
Happy New Year Comrades and Ladies Auxiliary! May 2015
bring Health, Happiness and Prosperity to you and your
families.
New Years Eve at the Branch was an absolute huge success!
Before the Cocktail Hour was really underway, tables in the
sporting area had to be set up! The Branch was packed and
hopping with excitement all evening. Many Branch Executives, Ladies Auxiliary and Members helped with organizing,
decorating, throughout the evening and next day with cleanup. Thank you so much. This is surely an indication that 2015
will indeed be a very busy year for Branch Social events and
activities! In addition to the weekly Meat Draws, Capture the
Joker, Wing Night, Horserace's, and monthly
Pancake breakfast, something will be planned for the
following and the Branch looks forward to continued support
from it’s members:
-Malanka Celebrations
-Robbie Burns Day
-Valentine’s Day
-St. Patrick’s Day
-Honor’s & Awards Night
-Mothers Day
-Father’s Day
-Pioneer Days
-Canada Day
-Legion Annual Golf Tournament
-Poppy Campaign
-Halloween Party & Scavenger Hunt
-Remembrance Day
-Christmas
-New Years Eve Party
A BIG Thank you to our Ladies Auxiliary’s for their
financial donation towards entertainment for the year! This
generous contribution will without a doubt make these events
even more enjoyable!
For the Sport enthusiasts, February 1st come on down to the
Branch and enjoy the Super Bowl excitement with us. Time
TBA. We intend on making available other special sporting
events telecasted on TV on the Sporting Side of the Branch
such as the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Tim Horton’s Brier and
more. Exact times and dates may not be available at time of
printing of editions of the Reveille, so just call into the Branch
for more information as event time gets closer.
New this year will be a Family Day ONCE a month.
A special children’s menu will be available. Come out as a
family and enjoy dinner. At 6:30 the children will go to the
Les Brady Room and watch a movie while parents enjoy some
social time in the Branch. If this proves to be well
attended &/or received by members & guests, the kitchen will in
future do a family buffet for Family
Night which may include
sliders, hotdogs, mac & cheese, pizza and
other goodies that the children (and
adults) will enjoy!
It was really great to see so many members show up for the vote and for the debate regarding the sale of the Branch’s
land and building! Was also as impressive to see so many accept nominations for Executive
Positions at the November General
Meeting!! You made it very clear that the Royal Canadian Legion
Branch #86 and it’s future is very significant and important to you
and you were ready to step up to preserve it.
You help is still needed!! Please continue to step up and volunteer
to help the new Executive sustain this Branch and remain in this
Building. Are you good at decorating or event organizing? If the
Branch had problems in maintenance &/or repairs, plumbing or
electrical, could we call on you? Do you have a snow blower and
could you help with snow removal on side walks occasionally?
There are so many areas whereby volunteer help would substantially
assist the Branch financially.
If everyone volunteered just 2-3 hours one day a month, this would
greatly help out. Please call the office at 352-2662 and tell them
you would like to help YOUR Branch by Volunteering and I will
follow up with a call to you and see what area you may be able to
assist in. Thank you in advance in advance!!
Volunteering is the act of giving your time and services to another
person or organization and discussing the ways in which your skills
and experiences can be beneficial.
HOW IS NORMA?
A sweet grandmother telephoned St. Joseph’s Hospital. She timidly asked, “Is it possible to speak to someone who can tell me
how a patient is doing?” The operator said, “I’ll be glad to help dear. What’s the name and room number of the patient?”
The grandmother in her weak, tremulous voice said, Norma Findlay, Room 302.’ The operator replied, “let me put you on hold
while I check with the nurse’s station for that room”.
After a few minutes the operator returned to the phone and said, “I have good news. Her nurse just told me that Norma is doing
well. Her blood pressure is fine; her blood work just came back normal and her Physician, Dr. Cohen has scheduled her to be
discharged tomorrow.” The grandmother said, “Thank you. That’s wonderful. I was so worried. God bless you for the good
news.”
The operator replied, “You’re more than welcome. Is Norma your daughter?” The grandmother said, “No, I’m Norma Findlay in
Room 302 and no one will tell me diddly squat!
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BRANCH MEAT DRAWS EVERY
THURSDAY, FRIDAY &
SATURDAY
January 2015
LA MEAT DRAWS EVERY FRIDAY
AND SATURDAY
Sun
4
Mon
5
CLOSED
Tue
6
Wed
7
CLOSED
7:30 Cribbage
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
8
9
10
Wing Night
Steak Night
Ukrainian
Buffet
Entertainment
11
CLOSED
12
13
CLOSED
14
7:30 Cribbage
15
Wing Night
16
17
Steak Night
Family Day/ Movie
Night
18
Pancake
Breakfast
25
CLOSED
19
CLOSED
26
CLOSED
20
7:00
BRANCHGENERAL
MEETING
27
21
7:30 Cribbage
22
Wing Night
23
Steak Night
24
5:00 Robbie Burns
Day Celebrations
Entertainment
28
7:30 Ladies
Auxiliary
General Mtg
7:30 Cribbage
29
Wing Night
30
Steak Night
31
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90th ANNIVERSARY MEDAL
The claret and white bands on this medal are in tribute to The Royal
Newfoundland Regiment. 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the
Battle of Beaumont-Hamel.
In 2016, The Royal Canadian Legion will commemorate our 90th Anniversary. To
recognize this significant event, we have produced a medal for wear by all Legion
Members. This special edition medal may be purchased by Legion members and
Branches starting January 1, 2015.
The medal may be worn on Legion dress from June 1st, 2015 forward.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
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IT’S AN HONOUR
Order of Merit
The Order of Merit was instituted by King Edward VII in 1902, on the
occasion of his coronation. This award is conferred by the Sovereign in
exercise of the Royal Prerogative to persons who have rendered exceptionally meritorious service to the Crown, in armed services or towards
the advancement or to persons upon whom the Sovereign sees fit to
confer the honour. Only four Canadians have been appointed to the
Order of Merit: the Right Honourable William Lyon Mackenzie King
(1947); Colonel Dr. Wilder Penfield (1953); and the Right Honourable
Lester B. Pearson (1971). On October 20, 2009, the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien was
presented with the Order of Merit.
Military Valour Decorations
Military Valour Decorations are national honours awarded to recognize acts of valour, selfsacrifice or devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy. The decorations were approved
by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1993.
The Victoria Cross (V.C.) was created by Queen Victoria in 1856, and was awarded to
Canadians in all wars until 1945. The Canadian Victoria Cross retains the same design and
the same awarding criteria as the British Victoria Cross.
The Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, the governor general of Canada, unveiled
the Canadian Victoria Cross at Rideau Hall on Friday, May 16, 2008, in the
presence of the Prime Minister of Canada, parliamentarians, members of the
Canadian Forces, veterans and other distinguished guests.
The Victoria Cross recognizes the most conspicuous bravery, a daring or pre-eminent act of
valour or self-sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty, in the presence of the enemy.
The Star of Military Valour (S.M.V.) recognizes distinguished and valiant
service in the presence of the enemy.
The Medal of Military Valour (M.M.V.) recognizes an act of valour or
devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy.