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Important Branch information
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| Keep your Branch informed |
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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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| In this edition | | August 2025 |
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| The Membership Application Form has been updated | | The Legion Membership Application Form has been updated with the revised pricing for Legion Magazine. Please download and use this copy for member registrations. | | Download form now ‣
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| Dominion Executive Council meeting minutes | | The meeting minutes from the April Dominion Executive Council meeting are available online. | | View minutes ‣
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| Reminder: Legion Week 2025 | | This year’s National Legion Week is just around the corner, September 21–27 — the perfect time to hold events, invite media to your branch, and showcase what you do. Get some ideas and tools to support your activities. | | Get tips and resources ‣
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| Legion Centenary planning | | As we begin to near 2026 and the Legion’s 100th anniversary, in the coming weeks we will be sharing information and resources to support Branch activities. See information from March. |
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| Help your members save more | | Did you know that Legion members have access to perks that help them save on average around $1000 a year on major life essentials? From all kinds of restaurants and purchases at national chains to local businesses, online and in-store, give them the gift of savings! | | Whether it’s to remind your existing members or as an incentive for new members to join, we have all the resources you need to help promote and explain the MemberPerks program — like promo posters and tutorials on how to use the app. | | Access marketing resources for MemberPerks ‣
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| Legion Nationals recap | | The 2025 Legion Nationals Youth Track and Field Championships wrapped up this August with another incredible showcase of Canada’s top young athletic talent. Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers and supporters, the event was a resounding success — both on the field and behind the scenes. For decades, The Royal Canadian Legion has proudly supported youth through sport, fostering leadership, discipline, and national pride. What began as a way to honour the sacrifices of Veterans by investing in Canada’s future continues today with the same spirit of service. Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s championships a meaningful and memorable experience for all involved. | | Find out more ‣
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| Branch Membership Administration | | Resources and tips to support your Membership Chair |
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| Online Membership Portal Upgrade - New Training Videos | | The Membership Portal was recently upgraded. While there were no major changes in functionality, you may notice some visual and layout updates. We’re pleased to share a new set of training videos designed to provide clear, step-by-step guidance—from getting started to navigating key features—so you can make the most of the Portal’s tools and updates. | | View the videos ‣
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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: | | Legion Week 2025 | | National Legion Week in this year is just around the corner, from September 21-27 and it’s a perfect time to hold events, invite media to your branch, and showcase what you do. Get some ideas and tools on the member portal section for Branches and Commands. |
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 | | Your Legion calendar | | Battle of Britain Day, observed on the third Sunday of September, commemorates the decisive air campaign fought in 1940 between the Royal Air Force and the German Luftwaffe. It honours the courage and sacrifice of Allied aircrews—particularly Canadians—who played a critical role in preventing a German invasion of Britain and turning the tide of the Second World War. This year marks the 85th anniversary of the Battle. | | 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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| 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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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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