Stony Plain Legion #256
4902-44 Ave, Stony Plain, T7Z-IV5
email spl256@telus.net
About Us
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 2020.
Legion updates
LEGION UPDATES
The draw date is fast approaching for the CASH RAFFLE draw and due to COVID-19 and slow sales the Fundraising Committee is considering applying for an extension to the draw date. If you have a book that you have finished selling please can you get it into the Branch ASAP. The Lounge is open Fri./Sat. at 3:00 pm. For more information please call Pat at 780-908-5672 or the Branch 780-963-9232, Thank You
50/50 and Meat Draw starting Sept 26
Jim Stover
Pr
October
Good Day Members of Legion 256
First off I'd like to thank all the members who have done so much work and volunteer time since our Legion has re-opened. Without all of you we would not be having the successes we have had.
This coming week we will have our first General Meeting. It's a busy time of year and we have lots to discuss, specifically the Poppy Campaign, Remembrance Day, and our yearly donations. As well, next month are the elections for 1st Vice, Secretary, Treasurer, and committee members. I know already that we will be needing a new bar manager and donations chair. The sign-up stand for the open positions have been posted in the foyer. There have been members who have come forward stating they have an interest in filling a couple positions, but if you have an interest in being a member of the executive, just write your name beside the position you are interested in. If you are interested in being a committee member, please write the position you are interested in beside your name.
Darren Papish
President
Membership
For Your Info
The 3 WINNERS of the SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP INCENTIVE program are Cde Dave Waddell, Cde Wayne W. Waddell and Cde Darren Papish. You will be contacted by our Membership Chair Cde Pat Hale. Two more draws at the end of October and one more at the end of November, get you 2021 dues in (still $50) so you don't miss an opportunity to win free membership for 2021!
Service officer
Cde Jerry Milne
Phone 780-504-2888
Email jermilne16@gmail.com.
Gathering Of Veterans
The Last Sunday of the Month Starting April 29 @ 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
Legion Services for Veterans and their Families
The Legion provides a range of service and supports for Veterans, their families and dependents. 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.
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