Stony Plain Legion #256
4902-44 Ave, Stony Plain, T7Z-IV5
email spl256@telus.net
4902-44 Ave, Stony Plain, T7Z-IV5
email spl256@telus.net
The Legion understands the importance of acknowledging the courage of those who served and still serve today. Through Remembrance initiatives, we help Canadians honour those who have make the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Help out by running the Meat Draw or 50/50 draw. Each of these are a two hour commitment on Saturdays 3:00 -5:00 pm. See Buck Coutts to have your name added to the list for 2021.
To Our Members.
Thanks to all our Volunteers
Winner of free Membership for Nov Don Murdoch
The Membership Committee is excited to announce the launch of the Veteran Family Welcome Program to welcome family of Veterans to the Legion! The Dominion Executive Council approved the new 1-year free membership program for eligible family members in recognition of the commitment and support immediate family members provide to our Veterans on a daily basis.
This free first year of membership is available to spouses and children (18+ years of age) of serving, retired or passed CAF or RCMP Veterans who have not yet joined the Legion.
The membership includes a subscription to Legion Magazine and full access to our Member Benefit PNew! Veteran Family Welcome Program
The free first year of Legion membership program has expanded eligibility to include family of Veteransartners and MemberPerks® program, offering savings at thousands of restaurants and retailers across Canada.
Eligibility for Veteran Family Welcome Program
Applicant must be new to the Legion
Applicant must be 18 years of age or older, and a spouse or child of a serving, retired or passed CAF or RCMP Veteran
Membership Administration
All new Veteran Family Welcome Program members will initially be registered in Dominion Branch 16-016 to process the free 1-year membership
Once registered, a member can transfer at any time to a local Branch (local Branch to initiate the transfer)
New members will receive a welcome email when their application is processed through Member Services.
The membership card will be sent from Dominion Command to the member’s address on file. Should the member transfer to a local Branch, the local Branch will receive their membership card.
How to apply to the Veteran Family Welcome Program and the Veteran Welcome Program
Eligible applicants can fill out an application form online:
https://www.legion.ca/welcome
https://legion.ca/fr/bienvenue
Printed Application Forms are available at the Bran
Hello Members of Branch #256 Stony Plain Legion.
On Sunday, April 16 at 2 PM the Branch will be holding a presentation of year pins to all members who have 20 years and up.
There is a list posted in the foyer at the Branch, if you do not see your name there and think that you have been missed, please contact me (780-908-5672) or leave a message at the bar.
This year we will have the honour of presenting a 70 year bar to Cde Dave Waddell, a 60 year bar to Cde Hervy Watson and five 50 year medals to Cdes Simone Franks, Buck Coutts, Ian Lande, Mike Velichko and Marvin Kassian.
A light lunch will be served and the bar will be open prior to and after the presentations, the lounge will open at 1:00 pm. I am going to put a sign up sheet at the back of the lounge to try and get an idea of how many will be there for food prep, please sign if you plan to attend.
Thank you,
Pat Hale
H & A Chair
Stony Plain Legion Branch #256
Emaik Vikki at hallrentalspl256@gmail.com . Or phone
Vikki at 780-996-0734
Gord Morrison MMM,MSM,CD
Branch Service Officer / 1st Vice
RCL Branch #256
Cell 5875943230
Shout out to all Ordinary members, just a quick post to introduce myself as the new Branch Service Officer, for those that don’t know me my name is Gord Morrison , I proudly served our great country for 38 years. And now look forward to serving you and all veterans in our area.
The Legion does lots of good things but the thing it does best is assist Veterans who need a hand up or assistance in navigating the bureaucracy of Veterans Affairs . One of the biggest hurdles we all face is accepting the fact that we need assistance ( trust me , I am the biggest procrastinator ) , we all suffered injuries while serving and most likely ignored them or Soldiered On because that is what we did. So I plead with you to reach out, filling out a few forms is pretty painless, let the Legion do what it does best.
Your Branch hosts Veterans coffee once a month on the last Sunday from 1400 to 1600 hrs
This time of year is especially trying for lots of us and I would plead with you if you are aware of someone who is struggling, reach out to them and let them know they are not alone .
Gord Morrison MMM,MSM,CD
Branch Service Officer / 1st Vice
RCL Branch #256
Cell 5875943230
The Last Sunday of the Month Starting @ 1400 hours has been set aside for a gathering of Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces & RCMP and all those serving on active duty to come together in Fellowship and to be introduced to the Legion. Coffee and Donuts will be Served. All Veterans Welcome
- meet with a volunteer Legion Service Officer to help identify unmet health or support needs and review possible benefits through (VAC) as well as other supports available
- get assistance with completing the Legion Claims Form and receive a referral to Legion Command Service Officers for individual assistance
- request benevolent financial through the Poppy Fund
- request visits to Veterans in Retirement and Long-Term Care Facilities
- access Veteran support and care programs as offered through the Branch
If you have a claim, or planning on submitting a claim to “Veteran Affairs”, please read this:
Edward Siteman CD2
Service Officer, RCL Branch 256
Rev. Trevor Swanson, MTS
Every year these will be awarded
Every Year the Legion Provides donations to Community groups that show a Need Please complete Donation Application
Please download and complete the membership application. You can bring it to the Legion. Membership fees are $50/year.
Thank You to Pat Hale who Conducted the Meat Draw. Feb. $40.00 Meat Pack won by Sharon Tuffy
Thanks to Marli Blackburn for Conducting the 50/50 and to Denis Campbell who got the winning ticket and Took home 140.00
Feb. Toonie Draw won by and Michelle Doyle who took home 217.45
This Week
Jo-Anne Robutka
Elsie Trudeau
John Dyck
Charlotte Winters
No Winners
Watch for sign up sheets in lounge for Volunteers. Thanks to all our Volunteers.
Check Sign up Sheets for Soup and Sandwich.
Thanks to our Volunteers for Soup and Sandwich this week Lois Thorlakson, Buck & Ruby Coutts, Janet Assinger and Sharon Tufty.
Thanks to our Volunteers for St Patrick’s Dinner/Dance Pat Hale, Mary Regula, Cathy Skoreyko, Audrey Funge, Simone Franks, Vikki Scott, Jim Stover, Jean Wolfe, Karen Price and Terry Goodman
We love our members and welcome visitors, so feel free to visit during normal business hours. Come Check Out our New Deck Now Open
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