Dispatch - Branch 112 – Whitby

Dispatch
October 2015
Royal Canadian Legion
Branch 112 Whitby
117 Byron Street South.
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Branch Executive
Branch Officers
President
Past President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
3rd Vice President
Roger Andrews
Bob Peddle
Lorraine Duncan
Sandra Andrews
Marilyn Culpan
905-721-0829
905-668-0922
905-446-1004
905-721-0829
905-576-4784
Carolyn Johnston
Marilyn Culpan
TBD
Sandra Andrews
Lorraine Duncan
Bob Peddle
Sandra Andrews
Bobbie Simmons
Mike Culpan
Roger Andrews
Larry Batherson
Sandra Andrews
TBD
905-668-0998
905-576-4784
Doug MacLean
Lorraine Duncan
Mike Culpan
Doug MacLean
Dave Barkwell
Larry Goucher
Paula Seto
Marilyn Culpan
Bernie Bucking
Murdoch Ferguson
Will Stonehill
Bobbie Simmons
Doug MacLean
Joanne Pollard
Lorraine Duncan
Bernie Bucking
905-430-9621
905-446-1004
905-576-4784
905-430-9621
905-493-4323
905-668-9052
905-621-4495
905 576-4784
905-404-1722
905-419-6175
905-743-0977
905-723-2795
905-430-9621
905-668-3134
905-446-1004
905-404-1722
Executive Committee
Treasurer
Secretary
Sgt-at-Arms
Poppy
Veterans Service Officer
Membership
Youth Education
Sports
Dispatch
T.O.D.
Bursary
Honours and Awards
Public Relations
905 721-0829
905-446-1004
905-668-0922
905-721-0829
905-723-2795
905-576-4784
905-721-0829
905-668-8783
905-721-0829
Non Executive Appointments
Canteen
Ways & Means
Nevada
House Chairman
Sick and Visiting
Web Site
Hall Rental
L.A. Liaison
Cemetery
Piper
Padre
President- Ladies Auxiliary
Catering
Regalia Purchasing
Kids Christmas
Parade Marshall
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Ladies Auxiliary Executive
Branch Officers
President
Past President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Bobbie Simmons
Faye Brown
Linda Thornton
Kym Van Hoof
Jan Brittain
Cheryl Lampitt
905-723-2795
905-666-1260
905-621-0708
905-576-4308
905-668-0056
905-493-3337
Judy Pardy
Paula Seto
Ruby Thompson
Joan Toorish
Vivian McKay
Lexie MacLean
905-576-8612
905-621-4495
905-668-8227
905-665-5699
289-939-4852
905-430-9621
Linda Thornton
905-621-0708
Lexie MacLean
Marilyn Culpan
905-430-9621
905 576-4784
Executive Committee
Sgt-at-Arms
Membership
Sports
Sick and Visiting
Telephone Committee
Catering
Honours and Awards
Bursaries
Ways & Means
Luncheon
Liaison
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http://www.whitbylegion.ca/
Snail Mail:
117 Byron Street South
Whitby, Ontario
L1N 4P5
Phone - (905)-668-0330
Fax - (905)-668-0746
Hall Rental - (905)-668-0330
Email Accounts
Hall Rental - hallrentals@whitbylegion.ca
General Information - contact_us@whitbylegion.ca
Branch President - president@whitbylegion.ca
Veteran’s Services - veteranservices@whitbylegion.ca
Legion Seniors -president@whitbylegion.ca
Sick and Visiting - sickandvisiting@whitbylegion.ca
Membership - membership@whitbylegion.ca
Sports - sports@whitbylegion.ca
Public Relations - publicrelations@whitbylegion.ca
Sergeant At Arms - sgtatarms@whitbylegion.ca
Ladies Auxiliary - ladiesauxiliary@whitbylegion.ca
Webmaster - webmaster@whitbylegion.ca
Dispatch - dispatch@whitbylegion.ca
Secretary - secretary@whitbylegion.ca
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Poppy Campaign 2015
The poppy campaign will start on Oct. 30,2015. On this day we will need
our canvassers, the sign-up sheet will be up in the club room before this
date PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR OATH AND SIGN UP. WE ALL HAVE THE
DUTY TO OUR VET’S TO DO THIS WITH PRIDE AND A SENSE OF
ACCOMPLISHMENT.
On Friday Oct 30th we will also be dropping off store boxes. Drivers and
helpers will be needed on this date. The more people we have the easer it
is. This is not a hard job if you drive and can walk you can do this job. If
you can help out in any way with store boxes please let me know. We
have to get them out.
So please remember that YOU, THE ASSOCIATES AND AFFILIATES JOINED
THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION FOR A REASON AND THIS IS THE TIME OF
YEAR SHOW JUST HOW PROUD YOU ARE TO DO YOUR PART. The public
looks for us on the streets at this time of year and if a store or a school
does not receive a poppy box they phone to ask for their box. So if you
think you do not have the time or cannot help, think again, Please phone
me and we can work something out as anytime to help and do your part is
better then no help at all.
As you all should be aware of: The WWII & Korean Vet’s and the
Peacekeeping veterans are getting older and with the Afghanistan Vet’s
home there is even more need for the Poppy campaign to raise money to
ensure that they are all looked after.
Sandra Andrews
Poppy Chair
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
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Bowling League Honours & Awards
September 27th
The Whitby Bowling
Club held its annual
end of season dinner
and dance at the
Legion. The Tables
were set with an
Autumn/Fall theme.
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Bowling League Honours & Awards
September 27th
The smiling
happy kitchen
staff, Doug,
Marilyn and
Larry
(Webmaster)
The Ladies of
the L.A. were on
hand to prepare
and serve
dinner
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Wedding September 5th
Two of our branch members
recently married each other and
held their reception in the upstairs
hall.
The centre pieces consisted of a
red rose immersed in a water
filled clear glass tumbler with a
floating candle, the base of the
tumbler was enveloped with the
Royal Stuart Tartan.
The red and white theme (yes
the colours of Canada) was
carried on in the place settings.
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Wedding September 5th
The Branch catered this event
of the joining of two of our
members.
Special meal requests were
taken care of, Vegetarian, not
a problem. Fish dish, ditto.
We can look after your special
needs.
Two young photographers
were taking whimsical
pictures of the guests.
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Railing
We have new sidewalks to showcase our handrails.
ˈhan(d)ˌrāl/
noun: handrail; plural noun: handrails
a rail fixed to posts or a wall for people to hold on to for support.
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Heritage Day
September 19th
The day started early with the
volunteers arriving to setup to the
parking lot, for the days festivities. It
was overcast but dry.
Many Thanks to our
wonderful volunteers, who
each event, come out and
give freely of their time.
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Heritage Day
September 19th
Has the day wore on, the
weary travellers in the
parking lot were provided a
BBQ and cold refreshing
beverages.
The crowds were
treated to a family
of jugglers.
The volunteers
performed as usual
above and beyond the
call of duty.
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Heritage Day
September 19th
As well as flaming juggling, we also
had a local band who performed some
of their own songs.
The weather held
fine and sunny for
the performers.
Allowing the
crowds to enjoy.
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Heritage Day
September 19th
Then the weather
changed, hmm was it a
coincidence that as
soon as Oscar showed
up, then the skies
began open up in
torrential downpour ?
The volunteers braved the
downpour to shut down the
parking lot.
Here we see soggy
Volunteers Bob and (DJ) Eric
collecting the concrete
bollards and stacking the
tables, collecting the fences.
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Legion Week
September 10th
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Legion Week
September 10th
Thursday saw a joyful and
happy crew as they partook of
wonderful meal. Even though
there was no 50/50 draw to
win, smiles could still be
found.
Many thanks to
talented kitchen
staff who prepared
the evenings meal.
DJ Eric was on hand
to provide a most
excellent selection
of music.
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Legion Week
September 11th
Friday night dinner was
received by all the
attendees, groups of new
friends showed up to
participate in the event.
Tables on both sides of
the club room was
filled with people
enjoying the
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comradeship
Legion Week
September 11th
The lovely members of
the branch came down
to enjoy the music and
dancing.
Derrick Rawn proposed to Margaret
House making this a very special night for
both of them. They have known each
other off and on since the 1970s even at
one point working at the same place.
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Who are the candidates in my electoral district?
Whitby (Ontario)
General Election (Monday, October 19, 2015)
Candidates in your electoral district
Candidate name
Status
Party name
Office phone
number
Name of official
agent
Name of auditor
Celina CaesarChavannes
Confirmed
Liberal Party of
Canada
(416) 305-8380
Susan Keenan
Harry Mortimer
Craig Cameron
Confirmed
Green Party of
Canada
(905) 447-2852
Franca de Kever
Stacey Campbell
Ryan Kelly
Confirmed
New Democratic
Party
(905) 914-8637
Victoria JaspersFayer
Bernard G.
Nayman
Jon O'Connor
Confirmed
Independent
(905) 924-1550
Dennis Tuer
Wei Hua
Pat Perkins
Confirmed
Conservative Party
of Canada
(905) 493-1346
Brion Hendry
Ricjard A
Chappell
http://www.elections.ca/Scripts/vis/c
andidates?L=e&ED=35114&EV=41&E
V_TYPE=1&PC=l1r1z5&PROV=&PROVI
D=&MAPID=&QID=8&PAGEID=17&TP
AGEID=&PD=&STAT_CODE_ID=-1
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Winter Sports
Thursday Afternoon Euchre Continues
Registration begins at 12:30 PM
Play begins at 1:00 PM
Tuesday Night Darts began
September 16th
Registration begins at 7:00 PM
Play begins at 8:00 PM
Friday Night Darts began:
September 18th
Registration begins at 7:00 PM
Play begins at 8:00 PM
Saturday ODDL began:
September 26th
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Cenotaph Restoration
Finishing Touches
The finishing touches
to the cenotaph
restoration have
been completed.
Many thanks to
Sandra Andrews and
Bernie Bucking for the
time and effort put
into this project.
The poles have
been refinished,
polished and
along with the
plates at the
bottom.
The podium has a
new look, with a new
bronze finish.
Remembrance day
ceremonies this year
are going to feel like
the first one.
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Ladies Auxiliary
September 11th
The L.A. welcomed
its newest member
during Legion
Week, Pam.
For those of us who
play Euchre on
Thursday already
know Pam.
General Meeting
September 2nd
It was with sadness during the
last general meeting, that one
of our flag bearers Harold
announced that he would no
longer be able to continue on
with honour of carrying the
colours.
Harold also at this time
presented a cheque to the
Poppy Chair Sandra Andrews,
as thank you to the branch.
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Reader Submissions
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Community Awards
Nevada tickets are a way of
raising funds, for special
groups and persons.
Larry who is the Bursaries
chair gets the privilege of
presenting some of these
awards to locals High schools.
Nevada brings the
monies in.
Bursaries disseminates
the funds to various high
schools.
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FUN STUFF ?
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MORE FUN STUFF ?
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Boobies
Have you been surprised when you go the
beach and you see Boobies, out in the open and
display for all to see, and are usually seen in
pairs.
The Blue-footed Booby is a curious bird
with unique blue-colored, webbed feet
that resides in the tropics, specifically in
and around Ecuador.
Boobies come in all shapes, sizes
and colours, depending on the
region of origin.
The Red-footed are very
similar to the blues. They are
smaller and have red feet and
nests in bushes or small trees
instead of on the ground like
other boobies.
The Masked Booby. Their name comes
from the gray mask around the eyes of this
otherwise white bird. They are the biggest
in the booby family.
Their name was possibly based on the Spanish slang
term bobo, meaning "stupid", as these tame birds
had a habit of landing on board sailing ships, where
they were easily captured and eaten. Owing to this,
boobies are often mentioned as having been caught
and eaten by shipwrecked sailors, notably William
Bligh of the Bounty and his adherents, during their
famous voyage after being set adrift by Fletcher
Christian and his followers.
http://www.life-in-ecuador.com/blue-footed-booby.html#sthash.7Mcrt5SO.dpuf
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WARNING!
Telephone scams (vishing)
With telephone scams, a person typically receives a phone call, sometimes
computer-generated, advising them that they have won a trip, vacation or
other sort of prize from Air Canada, or another well-known company. The
individual is then asked if they are 30 years old or older, and to provide a
credit card number and/or other personal information.
These types of calls are scams, as Air Canada does not engage in phone
promotions.
Email scams (phishing)
Phishing is the practice of sending phony email messages that are
disguised as legitimate. These phony emails often include:
a company logo that looks real,
a false claim about your account and
a link or button that takes you to a phony website that mimics the
website of a legitimate company.
If you receive an email claiming to be from Air Canada or Aeroplan which
you believe may be fraudulent, do not respond and do not click on any
links or open attachments contained within the email.
Reporting suspicious emails or telephone calls
Air Canada cooperates with the RCMP in the investigation of all cases in
which its name is involved. You can report suspicious emails or
telephone calls to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
If you responded to a suspicious email, gave personal information or
have lost money, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888495-8501.
You can also notify Air Canada by forwarding the email to:
phishing.hameconnage@aircanada.ca.
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