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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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| Unknown Newfoundland Soldier to be laid to rest at the National War Memorial in St. John’s | | On July 1st, the repatriated remains of a Newfoundland soldier who fought in the First World War will be laid to rest inside a tomb of an unknown soldier on the 100th anniversary of the Newfoundland National War Memorial in St. John’s. In preparation, the War Memorial is undergoing an extensive refurbishment: the result of a partnership between The Royal Canadian Legion Newfoundland and Labrador Command and all three levels of government. | | Learn more about the War Memorial, its history, and the plans for the July 1st repatriation ceremony in this 3‑part series, courtesy of NTV News. | | Join us July 1st at 7:30am EST on Facebook as we livestream coverage of the Unknown Newfoundland Soldier being laid to rest. Tune in here. |
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| Legion Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee sets initial goals | | The Legion’s recently formed Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee is currently discussing how the organization can commit to these important principles at all levels. It is a collaborative effort, beginning with this short introduction to explain what the committee plans to accomplish. | | The committee will help the Legion ensure the principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are an integral part of its culture. It will support members, Branches, Provincial Commands/Special Sections and Dominion Command build EDI plans or initiatives, to benefit our members, staff, and guests. Its goal is to ensure all Veterans, members, and guests, regardless of their age, ethnicity, race, nationality, disability, economic status, gender identity, or sexual orientation feel welcome, supported, and included. | | The Royal Canadian Legion is committing to create an even more supportive environment for colleagues internally and for those we connect with externally. It is about remembering to treat everyone with respect. | | Over the coming months, and working with all levels of the organization, the EDI committee will create a straightforward plan, and develop tools to help enact EDI principles within the Legion environment in tangible ways. | | Stay tuned! | | Read the Legion’s EDI Statement that highlights the EDI mission, vision and organizational commitment, as approved by the Dominion Executive Council at the April 2024 meeting. |
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| Upper Canada Wills loyalty program gives back to Legion Branches | | Upper Canada Wills is pleased to offer a new Loyalty Rewards Program whereby they will donate $10 per will transaction to the Legion member’s Branch! | | View the attached flyer for details, and contact Upper Canada Wills to take advantage of this opportunity. |
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| Minutes from the Dominion Executive Council meeting | | The Dominion Executive Council (DEC) meeting was held April 27–28, 2024. The meeting minutes, with carried motions, are attached. | | View DEC meeting minutes ‣
| | The following Manual has been updated as a result. Please download the updated version. | | Poppy Manual ‣ | View amendments ‣
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| Update member contact information for a chance to win | | Update your Member contact information for a chance to win one of five $1,000 gift cards! | | Your Branch Membership Coordinator can enter your Branch into the draw by logging in to the Branch portal on the Member Services Website. Once there, follow the three steps outlined on the Branch home page by June 28th, and be automatically entered for your chance to win! | | Winning Branches will be contacted by July 5th. Good luck! |
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| Information for Dominion Convention Delegates and Observers | | Registered Delegates, as submitted through their Provincial Command, will receive an email in June with information to submit payment for the Delegate fee to confirm participation at the 49th Dominion Convention. For questions or assistance, please contact the Member Services Team at 1-855-330-3344 (Monday – Friday, 8:30–4:00 EST). | | Registration and payment to attend Convention as an Observer will open in June. Details can be found at Legion.ca/2024convention. |
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| Order free education materials | | Every year, Legion members work tirelessly to help educate youth in our communities about the importance of remembering and recognizing Canada’s Veterans and those who lost their lives in service. Veterans Affairs Canada offers a variety of free, bilingual educational resources that can help! Visit veterans.gc.ca/educators for activities, videos and lesson plans for students of all ages. You can also order free materials like poppy seeds, multimedia learning kits and historical sheets to support year-round learning. Special recognition cards can help young people connect with Veterans by saying thank you to those who served. | | Check back in the fall for Veterans’ Week resources you can share with local schools and youth organizations! |
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| Help promote the Veteran and Family Well‑being Fund | | Veterans Affairs Canada launched a new call for applications for the Veteran and Family Well‑being Fund. | | Across the country, organizations are developing new and innovative ways to improve the well-being of Veterans and their families. Created in 2018, the Veteran and Family Well-being Fund provides organizations doing this important work with funds to implement initiatives and conduct research in areas like Veteran homelessness, mental health, the transition to life after service, and more. A portion of the funding from this call will be allocated to organizations and initiatives that support Veteran health, research, employment, as well as women, Indigenous, and 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. | | Please share this opportunity with organizations in your local communities that work in these fields and could benefit from this funding to support Veterans and their families. Applications will be accepted until Friday July 12, 2024. |
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| Legion Branches helped break a World Record | | Congratulations to the Royal Canadian Air Force on breaking the Guinness World Record for the most landmarks illuminated in a 24‑hour period, on April 1st – the RCAF 100th anniversary! | | Thank you to the Legion Branches that participated and helped showcase the RCAF. |
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| Branch Membership Administration | | Resources and tips to support your Membership Chair |
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| + New Dormant Member Reports available | | A new “Branch Membership Register – Dormant” report is now available for Branches on the Member Services Website (under Reports). The report provides contact information for members lapsed up to two years – helpful when sending renewal reminders to dormant members. | | It’s crucial for Branches to keep member profile information up to date on the Legion database so that members receive relevant Legion communications. | | For questions or assistance with reports, please contact Member Services at 855‑330‑3344. |
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| + 2025 Renewal Stickers coming in September 2024 | | 2025 Member renewal stickers will be delivered to Branches in early September for all members that are renewed for 2024 by July 31, 2024. Please ensure your renewals are up to date to ensure your members receive their 2025 stickers. |
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| + Legion membership is growing! | Here’s how you can continue to help with this growth:- Reach out and welcome new members who join your branch within the first 30 days
- Collect and share member emails and phone numbers within the membership system
- Ensure you are processing memberships at least monthly
- Promote the first‑year‑free Veteran Welcome Program and Veteran Family Welcome Program to non members
- Promote our free MemberPerks® program to all members
- Feel free to reach out to Member Services with any questions – we are here to help all and especially new Membership Chairs!
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| Get access to Marketing and PR resources |
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| + Promote membership with free Branch resources | | Order FREE recruitment and retention resources 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: | | Poppies are offered, not sold | | When talking about the lapel Poppy publicly, describe them as being offered or distributed for any donation people can give. They are not sold, which implies a specific price they must pay. |
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| Your Legion calendar | | July 1st marks the 108th anniversary of the Battle of Beaumont‑Hamel. Soldiers from Newfoundland suffered massive losses on one of the bloodiest days of the entire war. 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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