Stony Plain Legion Branch 256
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Stony Plain Legion #256

Stony Plain Legion #256Stony Plain Legion #256Stony Plain Legion #256

4902-44 Ave, Stony Plain, T7Z-IV5

email spl256@telus.net 

(780) 963-9232- Fax 780 968-1571

Executive

Welcome!

Founded in 1925, the Legion is Canada’s largest Veteran support and community service organization with a national reach across Canada, and branches in the U.S., Europe and Mexico. And with nearly 300,000 members of the Legion, our strength is in our numbers.  Join us here in Stony Plain!

We exist so Canada never forgets

  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.  

What can you do? Join or Volunteer today!

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.  





Legion updates

LEGION UPDATES

  

   

   

    


Presidents Update

  

To Our Members;

Last week I took the weekend off so did not get a list of Volunteers but I would like to Thank all that worked Hamburger Night ,Steak Night, 50/50, Meat Draw Etc, Remember when you attend these functions to say thanks to Our Volunteers. We could not operate without them.

Our Saturday Bartender Heather Ashe has retired, We would like to thank her for her service and hope she drops in and visits now and again.

There will not be a Steak Night Canada Day July 1 but we are open 2:00 to 6:00 for games etc and the Lounge will be open come visit with your Comrades and support your Legion.

Thanks to All.

Jim Stover

President

Membership

For Your Info

 

  

 


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 Branch.

hall Rentals

Contact Info

Emaik Vikki at hallrentalspl256@gmail.com . Or leave a message at 780-963-9232

Years of Service

    Stay Safe

      Awards Night April 10/22

       Cde Curt Budden - “Remembering Vimy” 

        Election 2021

        President Jim Stover

          Service officer

          Legion

          contact Branch- Edward Siteman

          spl256@telus.net

          Support for Veterans and Family's

          The Legion provides a range of service and supports for Veterans, their families and dependents.T In addition to directly assisting Veterans and their Families wirh

          the disability process through Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). the Legion Offers a variety of programs, resources and Referrals to Support Veteran Health, transition to civilian life, financial assistance and well-being.

          Gathering Of Veterans

          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

          At The Local Legion Branch,a Veteran or Family can;

          -  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

            

          If you have a claim, or planning on submitting a claim to “Veteran Affairs”, please read this:

           
           

          1. Veterans      should ensure that their “Advocate” at VA, are doing their job in      representing the Veteran (the same as a civilian lawyer would);
          2. Make sure you see and read any Statement of      Case or Statements presented on your behalf in writing (in most cases,      there is nothing in writing);
          3. Make sure you have been briefed and given a      copy of all information that is passed on to the Pension System, prior to      the hearing date;
          4. Always ask for a copy of your audio      transcript, so you can go over what your Advocate has said in your behalf      (they will most likely tell you to go through the Privacy Act);
          5. Take note that most first claims are denied      (this a discouragement tactic);
          6. It is very important, that you do not      relinquish or give all of your evidence over, after your first hearing      (you can’t use your evidence twice);
          7. When you seek an appeal after your first      denial, you must show new evidence for the appeal (by refusing your first      claim, VA will most certainly suppress your original evidence);
          8. Ask to see what research has been done by your      Advocate on your behalf (don’t be surprised if there is none, they do not      conduct themselves like a Lawyer would);
          9. As has been seen in the past, most VA      Advocates, do not give copies of anything to you, until after the fact      (demand it);
          10. If you don’t feel like you were represented in      a Professional Manner, go back to your Advocate and demand, any and all      paperwork, presented on your behalf;
          11. If you seriously feel that you were not fairly      and professionally treated, it is recommended that you contact the      Minister of Veteran Affairs, or the current Veteran Ombudsman, and ask why

          Edward Siteman CD2

          Service Officer, RCL Branch 256

          Our Pastor

          Rev. Trevor Swanson, MTS

          Calender

          Download PDF

          Bursary info and application

          Every year these will be awarded

          Educational Bursary Criteria for a Relative of a Veteranv.1 (pdf)Download
          Educational Bursary Criteria for relative of member in good standing v.1 (pdf)Download
          256 Bursary Application 23-03-2019 (pdf)Download

          Request for donations

          Every Year the Legion Provides donations to Community groups that show a Need  Please complete Donation Application 

          Newspaper ad for donations (pdf)Download
          Donation Application (pdf)Download

          Membership Application

          Please download and complete the membership application.  You can bring it to the Legion.  Membership fees are $50/year.

          MembApplicationFillable_Eng_August2016 (pdf)Download

          Weekly Updates

          Meat Draw

          Meat Draw

          Meat Draw

          Thank You to Gail Thompson who Conducted the Meat Draw.June  $40.00 Meat Pack won by Terry Wigant

          50/50

          Meat Draw

          Meat Draw

          Thanks to Duffy Mervold for Conducting the 50/50 and to  Kathy Tough who got the  winning ticket and Took home $100.00  June Toonie Draw  Barbary Roosenberg who took home 150.00

           Fathers Day Basket Pat Hale

          Snowball

          Volunteers

          Volunteers

            

          This Week

          Jennffer Benkivich

          Judy Price

          Carol Haugen

          Cynthia Zimmerman

          Bob LeCompte

          No Winners

          Volunteers

          Volunteers

          Volunteers

             

          Watch for sign up sheets in lounge for Volunteers. Thanks to all our Volunteers. Please sign up for Steak or Hamburger night.

          -Thanks to our Burger Night Helpers Bert Reeves, Bob Lecompte, Brian & Dawn Klashinsky, Brenda Marx  and Pat Hale

          Thanks to our Steak Night Helpers .. Prep people Barry & Charlotte Edwards and Brian & Dawn Klashinsky.  Night serving people, Nicole Baker, Dayle Pett & Families and Marlene Morgan

          Newsletter

          1 March 13 , Newsletter Mail (pdf)Download
          1 March 20 , Newsletter Mail (pdf)Download
          1 March 27 , Newsletter Mail (pdf)Download
          1 April 3 , Newsletter Mail (pdf)Download
          1 April 10 Newsletter Mail (pdf)Download
          1 April 17 Newsletter Mail (pdf)Download
          1 April 24 Newsletter Mail (pdf)Download
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          1 May 28 Newsletter Mail (pdf)Download
          1 June 5 Newsletter Mail (pdf)Download
          1 June 12 Newsletter Mail (pdf)Download
          1 June 26 Newsletter Mail (pdf)Download

          Contact Us

          Better yet, see us in person!

          We love our members and welcome visitors, so feel free to visit during normal business hours. Come Check Out our New Deck Now Open

          Stony Plain Legion Branch 256

          4902 44 Ave, Stony Plain, Alberta Z L4, Canada

          (780) 963-9232

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