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Off into the New Year!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
We have made it through the holidays and a new year is here. Things will be exciting again this year at Branch 18 in Wallaceburg. While we won't be at the pace of the past 2 years we will be doing some exciting things. With that in mind we are calling all Legion members. We need your help and the input of your ideas. So please kindly talk to the executive members and come to the general meetings. Without you the Legion cannot grow and improve.The membership Chairman wants me to remind you that as of Jan 1st 2010 if you have not paid your Legion dues you are in arrears and therefore not in good standing. So please make an effort and pay them up today.
Korean War Veterans if you have not done so please contact me with your contact information. You can leave it at the Legion and I will get it. The Federal Government and the Korean Veterans Association as well as the South Korean Government have plans to mark the 60th anniversary of the start of the Korean War. Also as new information comes in I will be able to let you know. If I can get enough interest I wish to hold a ceremony at the Cenotaph to mark this important event. I'll need your input before we commit.
Ok folks it seems that there is a lot of misunderstanding about these four parking spaces in front of the Legion. They are for those who cannot easily cross the road. You can use the area to unload, but as soon as you have unloaded please move your vehicle across the road so that those who most need the spaces can park there.
Events: Jan 16th cabbage roll supper there's 2 yes 2 bands that day first from 4:30 to 6:30 pm is Larry Bechard and the gang, then starting at 5 going to 9 pm Country Rovers. The cost is just $8.00 per person. There's also the usual Saturday meat draw as well. Guys grab your gals let's meet at Br. 18 for a great Saturday of fun. This is open to everyone. You do not have to be a member.
LEST WE FORGET
Robert Simpson was born in Amherst Nova Scotia. From 1976 to 1980 served in the Canadian armed forces He served in Cyprus 1978/79. He came to Wallaceburg where he worked at North American Plastics. He worked in Toronto as a computer technician. After suffering a heart attack 2002 he retired to Wallaceburg to be closer to his 3 daughters, and all his grandchildren. He is involved with Branch 18 Legion where he is on the executive; he serves as Seniors Chairman. also is currently Youth-Ed Chairman, Liaison with the Sea Cadets and Elevator Committee Chairman for the Legion. Robert is also working at starting up an Operational Stress Injury Peer Support Group in the area for Veterans of all ages.
