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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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| Marking the 25th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier | | The Royal Canadian Legion joined Veterans Affairs Canada in Ottawa on May 28, 2025 to commemorate a special milestone. It marked 25 years since a Canadian unknown soldier was interred in the final resting place at the National War Memorial on the same date in the year 2000. The Legion Grand President joined the Governor General and other dignitaries in remembrance of this profound occasion. | | Read the article ‣
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| Updates to By-Laws and Complaint Form | | The following Manual and Form have been updated. Please view amendments and download the updated versions. | | View amendments ‣
| | Download Legion By-Laws ‣
| | Download Legion Complaint Form ‣
| | Reminder: A mediation/arbitration process is available to help resolve minor complaints. See the Article III Flowchart and Arbitration Q&A on the Member Services Website (By-Laws and Branch Management page). For questions, contact your Zone, District, or Provincial Command Constitution and Laws Chair. |
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| Canada Flag Pin Approved for Standard Legion Dress | | ln accordance with section 105.e of the Ritual, Award and Protocol Manual, and as a show of Canadian Sovereignty, DEC has approved the wearing of a Canada Flag pin, available through Legion Supply (ltem 400815, only type allowed), for wear on Standard Legion Dress only for an initial period of two years (1 June 2025 to 1 June 2027). The pin is to be worn on the outside of the Support Our Troop pin and levelled to it. | | Canada Flag Pin ‣
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| Reminder: National Legion Week returns this September | | Don’t forget — National Legion Week is happening September 21–27, 2025. It’s your Branch’s chance to open its doors, welcome your community, and showcase the impact of the Legion across Canada. Visit our webpage for planning tips, promotional tools, and inspiration to help make this year’s celebration even bigger. | | Get tips and resources ‣
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| Canada Day is coming fast! | | Get your branch ready with Canadian-themed merchandise from the Legion Supply and Merchandising Department — perfect for showing your pride or raising funds at your event. | | Shop now at www.poppystore.ca/canada ‣
| From flags to apparel to accessories — everything you need to make your Canada Day celebration a success. Order early to help ensure delivery! Let’s celebrate Canada in true Legion style! |
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| Branch Membership Administration | | Resources and tips to support your Membership Chair |
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| 2026 membership renewal stickers | | For all members who have renewed for 2025 by the end of July, 2026 stickers will be delivered to Branches for the last week of August. Please ensure your 2025 renewals are processed before the end of July. | | 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 Membership Chairs, especially new ones!
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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 ‣
|  | | PR Tip of the Month: | | Share story ideas with media | | It’s a good idea to share good story ideas with your local media regularly. Even if they can’t do the story today, they might be able to tomorrow. Offer your assistance and, if a story involves specific community members or branch volunteers, make sure in advance that they are willing to participate. |
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 | | Your Legion calendar | | July 1, 2025 marks the 109th anniversary of the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel — a solemn day of remembrance in Newfoundland and Labrador, where nearly an entire generation was lost in moments. Last year, through the efforts of Legion Newfoundland and Labrador Command, an unknown soldier from that tragic battle was finally brought home and laid to rest with honour at the Newfoundland National War Memorial — a powerful homecoming more than a century in the making. | | Download the 2025 calendar and start planning the dates and activities your Branch will promote, commemorate, celebrate or raise awareness of over the coming year. | | Download the 2025 calendar ‣
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| MemberPerks®: Invite local stores and restaurants to offer savings for Legion members |  | | MemberPerks® is more than a member benefit package. It’s also a tool Branches can use to promote membership. | | Do you have a local store, restaurant or service that wants to support the Legion? Invite them to become a part of the MemberPerks program to offer exclusive discounts for your members. | | Share this Suggest a Perk form with your local business. Have them complete and submit the form to complete the attached form and submit to Kaylee Nieto Kaylee.Nieto@venngo.com, the Legion contact at Venngo/MemberPerks. | | Download the form ‣
| | Learn more about MemberPerks ‣
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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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| 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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Special offer from the publisher of 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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