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Important Branch information
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| Forward this email to your Branch Executives, Committee Members and other members to keep them up-to-date on important updates and information. | | All Branch emails are also available on the Member Services Website
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| National Legion Week returns this September | | After a successful inaugural celebration in 2023, National Legion Week returns this September to highlight the contributions of Branches across Canada, underscore the Legion's commitment to Veteran support, and welcome new members to our halls. Starting Sunday, September 15, our week‑long celebration stems from a tradition that some Provincial Commands and local Branches have honoured since the 1980s. | | For more information on National Legion Week, please see the All‑Branch email enclosed below. | | Read full email ‣ | Get the tip sheet ‣
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| Portrait of King Charles III | | The official Canadian portrait of His Majesty King Charles III provided by Buckingham Palace has not yet been received through Canadian Heritage. | | We are aware of offers circulating of interim portraits available for purchase. As the King must approve of his official portrait and currently available photos may inaccurately portray His Majesty, we discourage Branches from procuring unauthorized portraits, and advise to only source the Official Portrait through the Government of Canada.
| | We will notify Branches once the official Canadian portrait is available. |
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| Available from Supply: Plant‑able greeting card embedded with Poppy seeds! | | This card is a great way to show someone you care! When the paper is planted in soil, the embedded seeds grow as it composts, leaving behind beautiful Poppies with no waste. The 5” x 7” card is blank inside, and uses biodegradable, plant‑able eco‑paper made from post‑consumer and post‑industrial paper waste, which means that no trees were harmed to make it. | | Planting instructions are on the back of the card. An envelope is included. | Product Code: 300433
Branch Price: $4.50 each
Member Price: $4.95 each |
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| Winners of the 2024 National Youth Remembrance Contests announced | | The Legion National Foundation, with the support of The Royal Canadian Legion, is happy to announce the winners of the 2024 National Youth Remembrance Contests, in which students from across Canada submitted art and literary work to their local Legion Branches during the 2023 Remembrance Period. This year’s competition also features a new Video category, submitted at the Provincial levels. You can view this year’s winners here. Congratulations to all!
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| Miscalculation of Disability Pensions Class Action Settlement | | Are you a current or former member of the Canadian Armed Forces or Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or their spouse, common-law partner, survivor, dependent, relative or estate executor, who received disability benefits from Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) between 2003 and 2023? If so, you may be a Class Member and eligible for compensation from a class action settlement related to alleged miscalculations of disability pensions and benefits. | | If you fall within this group and do not have a current payment relationship with VAC, you must submit a claim here.
| | The deadline to submit a claim is March 19, 2025. |
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| The Convention Call has been emailed to Branches | | The Convention Call for The Royal Canadian Legion 2024 Dominion Convention was sent to Branches in February. Convention documentation, information and resources for Branches and Delegates are available online at Legion.ca/2024Convention. Bookmark this page as it will be updated as information becomes available.
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| Ending our Loop affiliation | | The agreement with Loop TV (business TV & digital signage) has ended. Loop has discontinued their rewards program for Branches. Branches are open to use the service, but nationally we have ended our affiliation. |
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| Branch Membership Administration | | Resources and tips to support your Membership Chair |
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| Effective May 01, 2024 until Labour Day, the Member Services Department will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST. |
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| Get access to Marketing and PR resources |
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| + Coming this month: Sample posters, letters and flyers | | This month, Legion Headquarters is sending a package of sample member recruitment and member renewal posters, letters and flyers to your Branch Public Relations Officers. These resources are available for FREE through the Legion Supply Department to help promote membership at your Branch. | | Check out our flyer ‣
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 | | PR Tip of the Month: | | Timeliness with media is key | | Get back to media quickly, even just to indicate you’re looking into their request, and then follow up. If you can’t participate, let them know ASAP and suggest other contacts or organizations if appropriate. Discuss with a zone commander or Provincial Command if the request involves a challenging issue. |
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| Your Legion calendar | | June 6 marks the 80th anniversary of D‑Day, when some 14,000 Canadian troops battled by land, air and sea along the Normandy coast, and captured Juno Beach to help begin the liberation of Western Europe. Learn more.
| | 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 your copy to help with Branch planning for the new year. | | Download the 2024 calendar ‣
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| MemberPerks®: Exclusive offers and preferred pricing through Venngo |  | | 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. | | Learn more ‣
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| Messages from affiliated organizations | | The following information is brought to you by organizations the Legion works closely with, highlighting special offers and other information. |
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| Watch this short video on how Mailchimp can support your Legion Branch email communications | | The Legion partnered with Mailchimp, a leading provider in email marketing, to offer Branches an easy, efficient, and affordable email service can help you send out newsletters to your members with the click of a button. Plus, you’ll have access to Legion branded newsletter templates to help support the Legion brand. | | Learn more ‣
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| Preferred rates for Branches from Canada’s leading payment processor |
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| Moneris® offers preferred payment processing rates to Royal Canadian Legion branches. With a wide range of industry-leading payment products and services, Moneris has the solutions you need to support your branch. | | At Moneris, we take pride in being the payment solutions provider of choice for businesses of all sizes across Canada. Learn more about the Top 7 Reasons Canadian Businesses Choose Moneris. | | Take advantage of the preferred rates from Moneris available to Royal Canadian Legion branches. Call 1-888-552-0341, and reference chain #30500058435 or visit moneris.com/associations. | | Learn more ‣
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| Intuit Canada is offering special partner rates for Royal Canadian Legion branches looking to streamline their bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online! To take advantage of this 30% lifetime discount*, to learn more about partner pricing for your branch, schedule a 15 minute consult with a product specialist! | | Learn more ‣ | Book 15 Minute Consult ‣
| | *Discount valid on new QBO activations only. |
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| Cost savings on everything your Branch needs to run its restaurant and hospitality services |
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| Sign up for a free membership with Entegra and your Branch will receive rebates and savings through your current and new suppliers on food and beverages, furniture and equipment, maintenance and repair services, and more! | | Learn more ‣
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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. – 4:00 p.m. EST |  | | Working together to serve Canada’s Veterans. |
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