Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29

May Smokehouse

Acting President report

I am so pleased to report that the Branch has received a donation to purchase new chairs for the lounge. On behalf of all the Legion members we would like to thank the generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous.

Our April General Meeting and election night was a huge success. Thanks to the fourty-three members who came out in support of the election. The Zone Commander Diane Hodges and Deputy Zone Commander Henry Czanata ran the election.

The results are as follows:

Branch President – Barry Humphrey
1^st Vice President – Earl MacDonald
2^nd Vice President – Carrie Moran
Secretary – Helen Banks
Interim Treasurer – Geoff Adeney

The new executive will take over on June 1^st,

We are still looking for Volunteers for the following positions:

Poppy Chair
In addition, we are looking for a work party to set up tentage and get the outside area ready for summer barbeques. The date of the work party is Saturday, May 10 from 0900 until complete.

Elimination Draw: There is presently an elimination draw run by the Branch which will end on Saturday June 7^th. There are still tickets available. Please drop by and purchase oneand encourage your family and friends to buy one as well.

Earl MacDonald
Acting President

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President-elect report

I am looking to take the President’s chair on June 1^st. At the next meeting, Earl MacDonald will be in the chair.

I will appoint:

· Jed Morris as leader of House Maintenance.

· Katie Osbourn as Lottery manager.

There will be other appointees as we build the team to drive us to the 100 Anniversary of Legion Branch 29.

We are all in this Together.

Barry Humphrey
Special Projects and Vice-President

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May events . . .