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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-09-23, Page 8PAGE 8 —GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23,1981 7M "Pull! Pull! You're not pulling hard enough!" GDCI Grade 9 students experienced initiation day on Friday and had their first taste of house league competition with tug-of-war and other games in the gym after wearing garbage bags all morning. (Photo by Cath Wooden)" Emphasize membership during Legion week BY NEIL SHAW This week, as Goderich Legion Branch 109 marks Legion Week (Sept. 20 to 26), the emphasis is on member- ship. Each Branch of the Legion, as chartered by Dominion Command in Ot- tawa, is allowed to have five classes of membership, The first class is ordinary (regular) membership. This class is open to those (male or female) who served in World War I or II or the Korean War or any Allied, forces; to\those who have. completed two years in the Canadian . forces, active or militia (serving personnel are active service associate members); the RCMP; Mer- cantile marine or Merchant Navy. Two years served in the O.F.0 or CS of C also makes one eligible for Legion membership. Associate class membership is open to any son or daughter of a Legion member or veteran who is eligible to join the Legion. . Legion Branches :have three other classes. of membership Fraternal associates (social member- ship for those who support the program of the Branch with active work) and Honorary and Life member- ships. As of August 31, 1981, Branch 109 had a total of 825 members. - Canada has over 700,000 living war veterans of which 275,000 are today members of the Royal Canadian Legion. As the average age of a World War veteran" is now' over 60 years, 'the Legion in Canada is ex- periencing a rising decline in the number of veteran or or- dinary members. During Legion Week especially, Branch 109 is compaigning to recruit war vets who have never joined the Legion. One may join the Royal Canadian Legion simply by completing an application form (obtainable at the Branch), showing your discharge certificate, (if lost a copy may be obtained from War Records in Ottawa, and 'paying your fee ($15.00 for Ordinary and $20 for Associate). Your application will be processed by the branch executive on the last Tuesday of the month and passed at the general meeting of the Branch held each first Tuesday of the month at 7:30. For this small annual fee you will receive by mail a monthly Branch bulletin and the monthly Legion magazine. Your wallet size member- ship card allows you to enter any Legion Branch in Canada or United States, merely by showing your up- to-date card and signing the guest book. The basic reason for the existence of the Royal Cana- dian Legion is to actively remember the war dead, deceased Legionaires, disabled and sick members and other veterans, and all dependents. As a member of Branch 109 you can be part of this worthy cause. Remem- brance has bound the Legion together ever since its incep- tion in 1925. Branch 109 was chartered in 1927. Each year the Poppy and Sick and Welfare committee can use your assistance. Many other committees of the Branch need your time and talents. Choose your conrunittee of interest - membership, sports, house, . Ways -anal -ear erstcr&aira- ment, youth - education, bulletin, public relations, bingo, canteen, community services, property, bursary, scholarships, or the color party. Each of these com- mittees can use your knowledge and skills. The Legion is the place to meet yourfriends and make new friends. Regular dances, dinners and pub nights are held at the Branch for the enjoyment of you, your wife and your friends. The .canteen is open from noon until 1 p.m. each day., except Sunday for the enjoy- ment of you and your guests Civic Corner The Planning Board will meet this evening, Wed- nesday, September 23 at 7: 15 p.m. in the MacKay Centre. The Municipal Day Nursery Committee will meet Monday, September 28 at 4 p.m. in the nursery. • who must be signed in - and enter and leave when you do. Often the public image of the Legion is that of a place where war veterans swap war -time tales over a drink. Most Legion Branches do provide a place to buy inex- pensive drinks but one rare- ly hears a war story. War service is often difficult to talk about because many lack the understanding of the effects of war service on the veteran and his family. Most vets would prefer to forget the horrors that- they ex- perienced. The Royal Canadian Legion is a Canadian -wide democratic organization still very active in its initial role of remembrance although community service is now receiving more emphasis than in past years. Legion Branches, like all"organiza- tions, have both active and passive members (for a variety of reasons). Even though you cannot presently be an active member, , Branch . 109 will 'always. appreciate your name on its nominal roll. There's never been a better time. to save! Let the Royal Bank say can do to all your banking needs. Ask our stmt today which of our savings accounts is best for you. When you succeed .. we succeed. ROYAL BANK First 4-H meeting held *it.* *$.*, II By Cathy Snyder The Dungannon 14-H club held its first meeting of Which Came First the Chick-' en for the .Egg7 on Thursday, September 10. The roll call was answered and president, Tracey Rising and vice president Nancy Carmichael, were elected. The members are Nancy Carmichael, Janice Dough- erty, Lisa Dougherty, Deb Gregory, Donna Gregory, 'Lori Hill. Tracy Hilll, Rhonda McMichael, Margaret Mc- Whinney, Laurie Pentland, Tracey Rising, Andrea Smith and Cathy Snyder. The members went to the kitchen and learned how to cut up a° chicken properly. The meeting proceeded while some of the members worked in the kitchen and prepared two recipes. These were Niagara Nice 'N Spicy Chicken and Chicken with a Chinese Accent. THE EXECUTIVE OF THE GODERICH MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION would like to thank: •DOUG FISHER •FRED ARMSTRONG •SCOTT PEARSON and all others who assisted us during our and supported DUNK TANK operation on Labour Day Weekend and our GOOD BROTHERS DANCE of September 18 • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN THE Shamr ! ck L s urge 111/ OF THE HURON HOTEL Du"lin, Ont. Thurs., Fri. & Sot., Sept. 24. 25, 2t vii "THE NO NAME BAND" I NEW K1TCH HOURS • Mora. 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