NEWSLETTER - JANUARY/FEBUARY 2014
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
I hope that everyone had a very nice Christmas and an enjoyable and safe New Year's Celebration. I wish everyone the very best for 2014.
I would like to thank all of the volunteers that help to make our branch an enjoyable place to spend your free time in. Those who have given some of their personal time to serve on the executive or offer their time to assist the executive in the performance of their duties. The members who volunteer to sell tickets at the meat draws, sell raffle tickets, visit our sick or shut-in members, assist with the annual Poppy campaign, decorate the branch for special events or participate in any of the activities that continue to keep the branch operational. THANK YOU
There is always a need for the members to assist the executive committee to function. If you can afford to volunteer a few hours a week or a day or two a month your assistance would be very welcome. Without volunteers we may be forced to stop some of the fund raising activities that keep the doors open. Without the monies raised by these activities the branch would be unable to function. Many branches across Canada have been forced to close their doors and I don't want to see that happen to St. James Branch No. 4. If you would like to volunteer for any of the activities in your branch you may leave your name at the office or with the bar tender and a executive member will contact you.
I would like to welcome a new member of the executive, Comrade Blaine Ramsey, who will be looking after the sick visiting committee.
I would also like to give a thank you to Comrade Ken Morley who is leaving the executive. Ken was instrumental in raising much needed funds for the branch with his chairmanship of the Ways & Means committee.
I invite everyone to participate in a new branch fund raising activity. On Monday evening's beginning on the 6th of January we will having "Chase the Ace". Ticket sales will take place from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. with the draw to take place at 8:15 P.M.
Cde. Ronn Anderson, President
LADIES AUXILIARY
By the time this newsletter is out, it will be the New Year. Hope everyone has a good New Year.
We had our Luncheon with a very good crowd. Thanks to Marg Suddick for mentioning the lunch when working the Meat Draws. The Following is a list of the lucky ticket holders:
Door Prizes, Donna Dyck $23.00, Gertrude Derkson $20.00, and Sarah Morrison $86.00
Grocery Hamper, Joan Gordon, Barb Kurbis and Jane Rochon
Silent Auction
- Teddy Bear - Brenda Johnston
- Jams - Brenda Johnston
- Puzzles - Jackie Brown
- Kitchen Ware -?
- 16 PC Ensemble - Anne Vichweg
- Griddle - Debi Pointkoski
- Buffet Server - Orma Agar
- Slippers - Elaine Vanderbusch
- Puzzles - Jane Deller
- Tray & Plate - Debi Pointkoski
- Wallet - Jane Deller
- Food Covers - Jane Deller
- Afghan - Orma Agar
- Rubbermaid Containers - Wilma Wiebe
- CH Sweater, Cup & Frame - Betty Zarney
- Holders, Glasses & Small Jar - Phyllis Psooy
- Christ Caroler & Waterball - Elma Sinclair
- Oven Mitts & Towel - Anne Vichweg
- Tea, Timer & Server - Bill Granger
- Frame, Tray, Plate & Table Cloth - Debi Pointkoski
- Tray, Cheese & Jams - Marleen Holowaty
- Tea Pot & Tea - Anne Vichweg
- Rubbermaid Containers - Ruth Meirs
Money Tree $50.00 - Bud Dibley
Phyllis Psooy Made visits to the shut-ins.
- Elsie Shields - Had a good visit, cheerful
- Marie Cairns - Was out, left a bag of goodies with her husband
- Eva MacKay - Happy to see me, alert and cheerful
More information next Newsletter
June Clarke, Ladies Auxiliary Publicity Chair
POPPY REPORT
Another very successful Poppy Campaign has come and gone. A big thank you to all of the volunteers. They are the reason the 2013 campaign was so successful. To those members of the branch and others who went the extra distance and worked steady for two weeks insuring the campaign was a total success, THANK YOU. The total raised for 2013 is in excess of $41,000. (Subject to change upward)
" If I have missed naming any volunteer or miss-spelled your name you have my sincere apology and please let me know so that I can correct my error."
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Thanks to Unit 17 of the Manitoba Korea Veterans Association for looking after Wal-Mart.
Thanks to the cadets of 2701 PPCLI RCACC and 220 Air Cadet Squadron RCACS for their assistance at the Airport and at Wal-Mart.
An extra Thank you to all those who did more than one shift. There were too many to re-name.
Cde. Ronn Anderson, Chairman
PUBLICITY
Please note: all submissions for the Newsletter must be typed or hand printed. Thank you
Cde. Mike Thayer, Publicity
FROM THE BAR STAFF
The staff of St. James Legion #4 would like to take this opportunity to thank the Officers, Executive, members and guests for a wonderful year and hope you had a Merry Christmas and will have a healthy and prosperous New Year.
Your staff - Roxanne, Debi, Cyndi, Jessie, Brenda, Janice, Joyce and Ron.
SPORTS
The holidays are fast approaching and many of the activities have taken a break until the New Year.
Cribbage
The cribbage league started Sept 28 2013. Come out and join us for an afternoon of friendly cards & socializing. Registration starts at 11:30 am. Cards at 12:30.
We play every second Saturday.
A Xmas luncheon will be held on Dec.21/13 after our games. We hope to see you there.
Contact Gert 837 1955 or Bea 888 4661 if you have any questions.
Curling
Play started on October 6th and the competition is hot and heavy. The Teams have taken a break until after Christmas. Go out on Sunday and watch them play at noon at the Deer Lodge Curling Club. They are looking for spares to help out. The team of Bruce Cherney, Bud Hawkins, Wayne Wiizbicki, Bob Harvey and fifth Dave Karpenik will represent the branch at the Provincial Command Seniors Curling District Level against Arborg. Good Luck guys!
Darts
The Wednesday Night Dart league has started for the season and a notice has been posted with information on the league. If you are interested in playing in this fun league and require more information please leave a message at the branch.
The branch playoffs for the 2014 Provincial command Dart championships were be held on November 16, 2013. We will have 2 4 Man Teams, 3 doubles teams and 3 singles teams to represent the branch at the next level.
International Veterans Billiard League
The 2013 -14 season has started. Watch the bulletin boards for further information. Come out and watch the high caliber of play on Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. We have 2 teams that play in this league so please come out and support them. The St. James billiard players held a tournament the weekend of Dec.20-21/13 and the results were not available prior to print
Senior Snooker League
The Senior Snooker league has commenced for the coming season. You can see them play 3 mornings a week from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Thanks to Jim Ward and Bernie Roy for all their help in running this league. The boys have taken a break for Christmas and will be back playing in the New Year.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and to thank those of have helped organize and run our branch sports activities so smoothly
Upcoming Events
Please watch the bulletin boards for upcoming sporting events to take place at our branch.
Yours Fraternally
Cde. Mary Anne McGibney, Sports Chairperson
CHILDREN'S COMMITTEE
Branch # 4's First Annual Children's Halloween Party was held in the Branch on Sunday, October 27th. The Party was a great success with 27 children in a wonderful assortment of costumes along with assorted parents and grandparents in attendance, some also in costume.
Everyone in attendance participated in the Halloween coloring as well as the Jack-O-Lantern carving competition and, on leaving, each child took home their completed and, in some cases, not quite completed carved pumpkin.
Mago the Magician entertained and had several of the children assisting him in his feats of magic which was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Our own Brenda Shaw-Nichols led the children in Halloween games and songs. Every child won a prize in the costume competition. Refreshments were served by Cdes. Betty Zarney and Al Coote. Our Good Witch, Cde Jane Deller assisted in the awarding and passing out of prizes to the winners.
I would like to thank those members of the Executive and regular members who attended and assisted, and I would especially like to thank Brenda Shaw-Nichols for her assistance in the organization and participation in making this "First Annual Event" a success.
This year's Annual Children's Christmas Party was held on Sunday, December 8th in the Branch Clubroom. Those in attendance were treated to hot dogs, drinks and potato chips. Entertainment was provided by Mago the Magician creating balloon animals for the children, Nathan Thiessen creating origami animals with several of the children. Christmas coloring was done at every table and Elf Brenda led the Children in Christmas Carols. Santa & Mrs. Claus were in attendance 56 children and Little Gordy Laing came forward to receive a gift and sit on Santa's knee with their requests for Christmas. There was a great turnout of members and hopefully future members at the event.
I would like to thank Mike, Al, Betty, and Joel, (the kitchen crew) Brenda and Mrs. Claus (Santa's Helpers) for their great assistance in making this party a great success
Cde. Chris Lundgren, Children's Committee Chair
WAY'S and MEANS
I would like to start off by saying it has been my pleasure as Chairman for Ways & Means these past few years. I will no longer be involved with the basket draws next year. Cde. Al Coote will be taking over the position. Please help him the way that you helped me. The greatest benefit for all the draws is the Branch. It helps fund various activities and help our veterans.
Our Christmas Basket Draw was held on December 21, 2013. The winner was Geri-Lynn Thompson. She was not there in person, but when I reached her on the phone she was thrilled at winning. It has been a pleasure in trying to get the baskets together so that the members would enjoy.
I would like to take this time to thank all of those who continue to donate to our basket draws: St. James Ladies Auxiliary, Chad Whitfield, Tom & Darlene Whitfield, John & Jane Rochon, Kendall Catering, Daurelle Wowchuk, Roxanne Mills, Linda Morley, Maria Sheard, Foodfare Grocers, Debi Pointkoski, Michelle Tourand, Jim & Joyce Ward. Without your help and the committee's help, it would be hard to continue to arranging the raffles. This year is new to us in the sense that we now have to be licensed. This includes guessing on how many tickets to have for sale. I am trying my best with this, so please be a little patient. If you have any ideas for fundraising for the branch please let the chairman of Ways & Means know, as they are always open to new ideas.
Special thanks go out to the following people who have helped throughout the year, Al Coote, Ron Filbey, Roxanne Mills, Debi Pointkoski, Shelley Smith, and Linda Morley. These people help out a great deal and make my job a little more bearable.
On behalf of myself and the committee we would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Yours in Comradeship,
Cde. Ken Morley, Ways Means
MEMBERSHIP
New Members for the General Meeting
As of December 12th 2013
| Ordinary New Albert Camphuis David Follette Leslie E Gillam Daniel Lambert |
Associate New John Lamarche Allison Pauls Beverly Gillam |
| Affiliate New Lloyd Olsen Gilbert Fraser Joseph Remus |
Reinstated Frederick Saunders Randy Hooker |
| Transferred Frederick Wilcox Sharon Miller Lucille McLaughlin Donald Finnbogason |
- Number of Dues paid for 2014 - 615
- New Members - 16
To renew your Membership for 2014 the dues are $41.00 before January 31st. If renewing February 1st or later, the dues are $46.00. Cannot make it down to the Legion? Mail in your dues with a self-addressed stamped envelope, and we will be pleased to mail your Membership card to you.
Keep up with the happenings at our Legion. If you want the bulletin mailed to you, the cost is $10.00 per year and you will be one of the first to receive the bulletin delivered right to your mailbox six times a year.
Cde. Gordie Laing, Membership Chair Membership Renewal
DRAWS
Daily Draw Winners November/December: J. Appelt, A.E. Davis
We are always looking for volunteers to help out with our Meat Draw. If you or your Group are interested please leave your name at the Bar or call the branch at (204) 888-2767.
Cde. Marge Suddick, In House Draws Chair
ENTERTAINMENT
Band Schedule
January 2014
- 3 - 4 Rockets
- 10 - 11 Celebration
- 17-18 Marvell's
- 24 - 25 Double Duty
- 31 Jan - 1 Feb The Breeze
February 2014
- 07 - 08 Dynamics
- 14 - 15 Whiskey Bent
- 21 - 22 Almost Angels
- 28 Feb - 1 Mar Celebration
Cde. Darcy Halladay, Entertainment Chairperson
SPECIAL EVENTS
I hope everyone had a great holiday. We will be starting the New Year with Robbie Burns Day to be held on Friday, January 25th. All further details will be on a poster on the bulletin board.
Valentine's Day February 14th we will also be having a Valentine's Day Dance and a special Supper.
Watch for further details.
I want to thank all my volunteers who helped me during the year. I could not have done it without you.
Please, if anyone has any new ideas for a special event leave a message at the bar or let me know. I am always open to new ideas.
Cde. Betty Zarney, Special Events Chair
BALLROOM DANCING
Free Ballroom Dancing Lessons Thursday Night With Eric
- Beginners 6:45 to 7:45
- Advance 8:00 to 9:00
For info please call 339 - 8890
LEARN TO LINE DANCE
- Monday, 1:30-3:00, Line Dancing, Beginner, Sheryl Fowler, Oct thru May
- Monday, 6:30-7:00, Line Dancing, High Intermediate, Kathy Arnold, All Year
- Monday, 7:00-9:00, Line Dancing, Intermediate, Kathy Arnold, All Year
- Tuesday, 7:00-9:00, Line Dancing, High Beginner, Kathy Arnold, All Year
- Wednesday, 7:00-7:30, Line Dancing, Intermediate, Karen Hodgins, Sept thru June
- Wednesday, 7:30-9:00, Line Dancing, Low Intermediate, Karen Hodgins, All Year
- Thursday, 10:00-11:00, Zumba Gold, Beginner, Karen Hodgins, Sept thru June
- Friday, 10:00- Noon, Line Dancing, All Levels Review, Kathy Arnold, Sept thru June
Please note that all Kathy`s classes are now suspended due to health issues. Also, my line dance classes are now $4 per class, Zumba is $5.
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
On your way downstairs to the main lounge, there is a wooden box marked "St James Legion Supports the Troop's Family" if you have any spare change please throw it in to support our Troop's family.
Also have a look at the wall behind the bar; we are selling items for the MFRC (Military Family Resource Centre) to help the Troops and their families. Support your troops on Friday by wearing RED.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
In recent years we have lost many Comrades available for the important duty of Honorary Pallbearers who are needed to honour our fallen Veterans. I would like to request volunteers for this duty, if you can spare sometime in the AM or PM to attend various funerals and have a Legion uniform. I would appreciate you getting in touch with me at 889-8225 or leave your name and phone number at the Branch office. Thank you in advance for your co-operation
Cde. Eric Murphy, Service Officer & Pensions
OVER 55
Well we are now into the New Year and I hope the Winter will not be to brutal. We had our elections, the following people are on the Executive:
| Chair - Mary Anne Mcgibney Recording Secretary - Ruth Henry Bake Table - Darlyn McDonald Publicity - June Clarke |
Treasurer - Jim Simms Membership - Phyllis Psooy Cards - Georgina Dibley Banquet - Marjorie Suddick Phoning - Jume Clark |
On Thursday Dec 12/13 we had our Christmas Party. Thanks to Georgina for arranging the food and Cammie for her help in the kitchen. Our entertainment was "Two for the Show". We had a sing along, very enjoyable. A young lady with a lovely voice.
We had the blue tickets and the winners were Ken Russell, Marj Lloyd, and Hugh Milne. Winner of the last draw was Marj Romanik. I hear Anne Kumka is in Deer Lodge.
A motion was made at our meeting that Derek Legge be asked to come and speak to us. He has been in a wheel chair for years, but he is very informative and could give us some very useful tips with us being seniors. He will be contacted in Feb. On Sunday Dec 17/13 we had our Christmas Turkey Dinner provided by Ken. There was 60 people in attendance. Marjorie Suddick did a great job arranging this evening. The music was very nice. Several of us gals got up to dance, but could not budge the men. We had a Bottle Draw, a bottle donated by Cammie Boyce and a 50/50 Draw. Once again a very nice evening. We wish everyone a Happy New Year and hope it is a good one for all.
June Clarke, Publicity
SICK VISITING
Deer Lodge - Chris Aldridge
- Doug Brown - Not in room, left goodies
- Bert Hilton - Air Force interesting visit
- Hugh Buskell - Good visit, wishes everyone at the Legion Merry Xmas
- Mel Johnston - Snoozing, left goodies
- John Windsor - Great visit, met His Wife Lorraine
Golden West Lodge - Chris Aldridge
- Elliot Armstrong - Great visit, met his neighbour
Oakview Place - Jim Ward
- Lil Suche - Nice visit & chat
- Marg Hewitt - Enjoys the visit & treats
- J. Mowatt - Good visit & talk
- Olive Horton - Enjoys her treats
- Wesley Wowchuk - Just moved in hope He settles in well
Lions Personal Care Centre - Ken Morley
- Winifred Clouston - Great Visit Happy to see Ken
Riverview Health Centre - Ivan Poitras
- Ken Langridge - Ivan had a nice visit with Ken
Tuxedo Villa - Al Coote
- Eva Mackay - Had a great visit Eva wishes All Her Comrades in the Ladies Auxiliary & the Branch Merry X mas & All the Best in the New Year
At Home - Al Coote
- Peter Sawatzky - Had a nice visit with Peter & Marie.
Just heard Hank Bjork is in The Seven Oaks Hospital. If any our Members are in that area please drop in on him & have a visit.
This will be my last report as I am going to be the Ways & Means Chair next Year. I would like to thank everyone who has helped with the visiting the last few Years.
Blaine Ramsey will be the new Sick Visiting Chairperson. Please help Him with his new duties in any way you can.
Thanks Again & Merry Christmas & All Best In 2014.
Cde Al Coote, Hospital & Sick Visiting Chairperson
DEER LODGE VETERANS
Please take note. Any checks or donations made to Deer Lodge Veterans must be made out to the Veterans Memorial Endowment Fund at Deer Lodge. This is to ensure the money or donations go directly to the Veterans and no other organizations. Thank you.
MARRIAGE COMMISIONER
Our Office Administrator, Debi Pointkoski, is also a Certified Marriage Commissioner. Please contact Debi if you want more information regarding this service.
LAST POST
Heaven's gate swung gently open, the Master called softly "Come" and you Dear one took the Master's hand and your work on earth was done. We'll never cease to miss you and shed many silent tears because we cannot share with you Our hopes, Our joys, Our fears. But one day in God's garden when the master calls us to come, You'll be at the gates with open arms and say to us "Welcome home".
It is with deep sympathy the Branch records the passing of the following Comrades since our last review. The Officers, Executives and members extend their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
| Cde. Bruce Barclay Ordinary Unit: RCAF Deceased 7 Dec 13 |
Cde. William Whiston Ordinary Unit: RCAF Deceased 27 Nov 13 |
| Cde. Hugh Mackinnon Ordinary Unit: Navy Deceased 16 Nov 13 |
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They shall grow not old
As we are
left grow old;
Age shall not weary them,
Nor do the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
CHAPMAN GODDARD KAGAN
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