Message from the President:
As we move forward into 2025, I wanted to provide some important information which will have an impact on Branch 29 Legion.
We are starting up our Friday Night Dinners with the first Friday January 10th 5 to 7p.m. Fish and Chips
Then again on January 24th with wings and fries 5 to 7 p.m. Everyone welcome
We will be making an application to the County of Brant for an exemption to the Noise Bylaw mid January to permit music on our patio in conjunction with our Summer Saturday afternoon BBQ’s. Our Neighbourhood meeting to discuss the issue was productive with a positive response to making the application.
We have a new Lottery… our 50/50 Draw, only 300 tickets @ $20.00 each with a potential for a $3,000 pay out to the winning ticket. Be sure to get your ticket at the Bar … Draw will be Saturday March 1st. All proceeds to the Building Fund to maintain the Branch.
There will be a General Meeting of the Membership on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Branch.
We are pleased to report that the Bylaws will not be on the agenda and have been approved by Command which are now in effect. We do have some building challenges to discuss that require approvals.
We have a couple of positions on the Executive Board open, House Chair and Lottery Chair. If you would like to receive more information on these positions, please contact me. Info below
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 will be 100 years old October 2026. Celebration plans are underway . If you would like to be part of the committee or willing to volunteer some time, please contact Carrie Moran at carrie.l.moran@gmail.com for more information.
Our Branch Elections will take place at the General Meeting on April 16th 2025, 7:30 p.m. taking office June 1st, 2025. I would encourage you to consider standing for election. If you would like more information on what it means to be on the Executive Board, please contact me.
All positions will be open including President and Treasurer two very important positions for the Branch along with 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary, and Six Executive Members.
Committee Chairs to be appointed:
Membership Poppy Ways and Means
House Sports Bar Chair
Service Officer Youth Education Sick and Visiting
Lottery Honours and Awards Public Relations
Special Projects
Volunteers are the heart and soul of our Branch, join the team, meet new friends, feel the pride of helping our Veterans, our Youth and our Community. See you at the Branch……
We wish you and your family a happy, healthy, prosperous New Year!
Thank you
Roy Haggart
President RCL Branch 29 Paris
royhaggart@rogers.com
Cell 519 771 1963
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Upcoming Events
· Wednesday, January 1st: New year’s Day Levee, 12 noon to 4:00 p.m.
· Wednesday, January 1st: High noon Golf at Syl Apps Community Centre
· Friday, January 10th: Dinner, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Fish and Chips.
· Friday, January 17th: Trivia, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
· Friday, January 24th: Dinner, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Wings and Fries.
· Friday, January 31st. Trivia 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
· Friday, February 7th. Dinner,5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Chicken Parmesan, made from scratch.
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From the Kitchen………….
The Branch is doing Celebrations of Life and Luncheons once again.
We have two new fryers and looking forward to get them going.
On Friday, January 10th, 2025 we will be serving Fish and Chips, on Friday, January 24th, 2025 we will be serving Wings and Fries. We have dedicated the second weekend of the month for Fish and Chips and the fourth weekend of the month for Wings and Fries. Friday, February 7th starts our other Friday dinners with Chicken Parmesan made from scratch.
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and all the best for the coming year!
Helen Banks
Kitchen Coordinator
Secretary
RCL Branch 29, Paris
