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Branch updates and information
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| In this edition – April 2021
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| Take the five‑second survey | | Pandemic guidelines and restrictions are impacting Legions across the country. Take this single-question, multiple choice survey to let us know if your Branch is currently open to members and the public. | | If you responded in March, please take the survey again so we can see how Branches are doing each month. |
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| The Dominion Convention is going virtual | | Due to COVID‑19, the Dominion Convention originally scheduled for August 12–19 in Saskatoon will now be held virtually on August 13–15. Full details explaining on how the Convention will operate will be sent out in the Convention Call at the end of this month. |
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| Verify your Branch address | | Visitors to the Legion.ca website can search for a Legion Branch location and contact information on our Branch Locator. Please check our Branch Locator to confirm the information posted for your Branch is correct. | | If your Branch mailing address is different than your physical address, or if other information needs to be updated, please inform Member Services at membership@legion.ca so we can update our website. |
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| On being a Legion member | | If you ask a Legion member what it means to be part of a group that cares deeply for Veterans, you’ll hear words like “a very positive experience” or “saved my life.” You’ll also hear about fun and comradeship. We spoke to Legion members about their experiences and the work they’re proud to support. | | Read more ‣ |
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| The Legion commits to Wounded Warriors Canada | | The Legion’s Ontario Command, its Branches, and Ladies’ Auxiliaries have made a crucial donation to Wounded Warriors Canada to help continue its work to pair more Veterans with life-changing service dogs who help support Veterans’ mental health. | | Read more ‣ |
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 | | Last chance: Help your Legion grow
| | Encourage your members to refer family and friends to the Legion for a chance to win! New members can join your Branch online here before April 30 using promo code REFER for a chance to win $500 Canada Post Visa gift cards for both the new and current member.
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 | | Keep reminding about renewals
| | When members renew for the next 5 years before May 30, they’ll receive a free Limited Edition Poppy Watch commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Remembrance Poppy in Canada. | | Please let members of your Branch know about this limited time offer! |
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 | | Encourage members to participate in Canada Army Run
| | The Royal Canadian Legion is proud to sponsor Canada Army Run – an event that supports our military members and their families. This year’s Canada Army Run will once again be held virtually, and runs September 10-19.
| | Legion members get a discount of 15% off their registration fee! Encourage your members to sign up in support of Canada’s Veterans at Armyrun.ca and with promotion code LEGIONFRIENDS.
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 | | Get members marching
| | Each year, the Legion sponsors the Canadian Armed Forces Contingent in the Nijmegen Marches. With the Marches cancelled this year, the Legion is continuing our support by sponsoring the CAF-led Victory March in its place. | | Encourage members to join the Victory March May 1-9. Members can sign up with the “The Liberation of the Netherlands” Branch 005 Team here to participate with their fellow comrades. |
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 | | CAF-DND Sexual Misconduct Class Action Settlement
| | A class action lawsuit has been initiated against the Government of Canada to compensate Canadian Armed Forces and other military community members who experiences sexual harassment, assault or discrimination while serving.
| | Please share this information with members at your Branch.
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 | | Documentary: Flying Over Polder Lines
| | A Dutch documentary has recently been released about the 2008 salvage of a Second World War Short Stirling aircraft that has crashed into a lake in the Netherlands, which was crewed by a mix of RAF and RCAF personnel. The documentary features interviews with the family of a Canadian crew member. | | Check out the documentary for yourself and share with your members! | | Read the story ‣ |
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| Branch Membership Administration | | Resources and tips to support your Membership Chair |
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| + Check your Legion email for members who joined or renewed online | | Since allowing members to join local Branches online last October, we have had a total of 16,810 new members join the Legion. 42% of these new members chose to join online while 58% joined in person at a local Branch. Excluding the Veteran Welcome and Cadet programs, 85% of new members joining online are selecting a local Branch to join! | | Be sure to check your Legion.ca email account for notifications of new members, or check the “New Online Member Report” on your Branch profile on the Member Services Website. |
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| + Sign up for Direct Deposits from Legion National Headquarters | | Sign up to receive Branch payments from Legion National Headquarters through direct deposit to your bank account by completing the attached Direct Deposit Form. No more bank runs or waiting for your cheque to arrive! Simply download and complete the form and email it to DirectDeposit@legion.ca. | | For questions, please contact Tiffany Patterson at the Legion National Headquarters Finance Department by calling 613-591-3335 ext. 262. |
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| We are here to help! | | Our team is here to help, Monday through Friday, 8:30–4:30 pm EST by email and by phone. With the recently announced Ontario Provincial Shutdown most of Legion House is now working remotely. For membership, card distribution may be delayed slightly with all other Membership business operations functioning as per normal. |
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| Get access to Marketing and PR resources |
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| It’s time for members to renew | | Find a wide variety of recruitment and renewal resources on the Member Services Website, as well as free materials through the Legion Supply Department. | | View resources ‣ |
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 | | PR Tip of the Month | | Offer regular updates | | In smaller municipalities, local media – including radio and TV – may be open to regular updates from your Branch. Reach out and find out. It’s another opportunity to highlight local events, programs or Veteran stories. | | Have questions or need advice? Contact your Command Public Relations Officer or Nujma Bond, Dominion Command Communications at nbond@legion.ca |
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| MemberPerks®: Deals and savings for Legion members | | MemberPerks® is more than a member benefit package. It’s also a tool Branches can use to promote membership. Plus, you can partner with local businesses in your community to offer exclusive discounts for your members. | | In 2020, Legion members saved almost $150,000 using MemberPerks®. Promote MemberPerks® at your Branch using the MemberPerks® poster. | | Order online through Legion Supply at supply@legion.ca or by calling 1‑888‑301‑2257. |
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| Your Legion calendar: 2021 | | Promote important dates and organize activities at your Branch with this list of upcoming days that raise awareness of an issue, commemorate a group or event, or celebrate an important topic. | | DOWNLOAD THE CALENDAR ‣ |
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| Partner promotions | | The following is brought to you by our partners, highlighting special offers and other information. |
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| Win more $$$$ @belairdirect |
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| Special offer from Legion Magazine |
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If you have any questions, please contact Member Services and we will be pleased to assist. 1-855-330-3344 or membership@legion.ca
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST
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