April Smokehouse
President’s Report
Renovations to the Branch are in the final stages, we’ve installed new lighting in the lounge and it is almost complete.
On March 1st we had our first 50/50 draw for $3,000. The lucky winner was R.B. Congratulations, you deserve it.
March 5th was a wonderful day for our Chili Cookoff. We had eight teams competing for first place. Over eighty people in attendance to sample the chili.
March 15th the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner was sold out. There was music, a lucky draw and a raffle. Everyone had a good time.
We continue to have trivia twice each month alternating between the meal evenings.
Comrades – on Wednesday, April 16th we will have a general meeting to elect our executive starting at 7:30 p.m. This is a very important meeting as we will be electing our President, 1st vice, 2nd vice, treasurer, and secretary. We will open the floor to members wishing to volunteer for the committees to keep the branch open and viable. All members have a vote in these proceedings and are encouraged to attend.
Anyone wishing any information on these positions please give me a call.
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Saturday, April 5th. Pub Show. 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. $10 admission. See poster below.

Friday, April 11th. Trivia. 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Friday, April 18th. Friday night dinner at the Branch. 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Fish and chips dinner,

Friday, April 25th. Trivia. 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 26th.
Pool Tournament – Blind draw 8-ball pairs. Starts 11:00 am $15 plus donation if you want food.
Band “Public House” with “Hogan’s Zeroes”. 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. $10 admission. See poster below.

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General Meeting

The Branch will be having a General Meeting on
Wednesday April 16, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
This Meeting is for the Elections of a New President, 2 Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary and Executive Committee Members.
Please attend this meeting for the good of the Branch. We need members to step forward and volunteer to fill these positions to keep the Branch open.
Earl MacDonald
Acting President
Branch 29 Paris