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Remembering the fallen in past wars For as long as there have been War casualties, there have been ways of remembering them. Our present-day Remembrance Day services represent one variation of this very old custom. November 11 took on the special significance it has today when the hostilities of the First World War ceased at 11:00 a.m. on November 11, 1918 1919 marked the first obser- vance of what has become an 'international day of Remembrance. In Canada, November 11, Remembrance Day, has long been set aside as a Statutory Holiday, so that Canadians can remember and mourn those who died and those who served in the Armed Forces in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean conflict. Poppy Our Annual Poppy Cam- paign held on the Saturday preceeding November 11th The opportunity for every Canadian to show that they care and remember, by wearing a ""Poppy". The only National Ap- peal by our organization to the general public for funds. All proceeds are placed in trust accounts and after expenses, including the cost of poppies and wreaths are paid, the funds are used to assist Canadian ex-service personnel and their dependants in necessitous countries and of Allied countries resident in Canada. Some of the funds may be used for the following purposes: Community medical ap- pliances and medical research. Day care centres, meals on wheels, transportation and related services for veterans, their dependants and the aged. Donations for relief of disasters declared by the Federal and Provincial Governments. « Although national in scope, each unit of the Legion is responsible for conducting its own cam- paign, collecting and disbursing the funds col- lected in its own area. Ladies auxillary Membership is open to any woman of good character whose services were terminated under conditions other than dishonourable; or a woman of good character who is the wife, widow, mother, sister, daughter or grand- daughter (who has attained the age of majority) of any person whose services were terminated under conditions other than dishonourable. "Any person of good character who is the wife or daughter of an Associate Member voting (under the provisions contained in the General by-laws of The Royal Canadian Legion) or of a person who is or was eligible to be an Associate Member' voting' as heretofore stated and who has attained the age of ma- INN VILLAGE SQUARE PHAR jority under the laws of Ontario'. 401 Auxiliary units at- tached to our Branches with a membership of over 32,000. Underwriters of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Bursary Programme with annual awards in the amount of $125,000.00 Donations by the Aux- iliaries to the Bursary Pro- gramme averaging $125,000.00 annually and supportive to the many Branch Bursary and Scholarship Awards. Annual contributions to the Ontario Command Ser- vice Bureau operation. An active sports program for their members. Supportive of the many Branch projects and ac- tivities within their communities. SSS AT BAY MO There is not a central na- tional fund where all monies are deposited. The Objective To recognize' the sacrifice made by thousands of Canadians in the First and Second World Wars and in the Korean War. To develop an understanding of the significance of Remem- brance Day. To develop an awareness i oy A i C5 Community service Legions across Canada make a special ef- fort to be involved in community events. Penetang's Legion is no exception. Pic- tured here is a member of the ever popular pipe and drum'band giving a performance THE INN IS THE PLACE MACY Saves You Dollars on Scents ORINGS 213 Fox St., Penetanguishene 549-3163 If you like Anais Anais of the ceremonies and rites of the past as they are reflected in the present. To appreciate the qualities of endurance and courage and of devotion to the principles of freedom within our multicultural community. Membership The Royal Canadian Legion founded in 1925 as an association of those who served in the Armed Forces, is dedicated to im- prove the social and economic conditions of the ex-service personnel and their dependants. An organization that has grown to meet many of to- day's challenges without forgetting its original obligation along with ser- vice to our community. 157,000 Life, Ordinary and Associate Members in 449 Branches in Ontario. Membership is open to at Summerama. Legion Pipe bands in- cluding Penetang's and Midland's are in such demand that the they have to be booked months in advance. Providing music for events is just one of the many all, who have served Canada on active service during wartime, have serv- ed or are serving in the regular forces, or a minimum of at least two years of service in the reserve or militia forces of Canada or in the R.C.M.P. Canadian Citizens or Commonwealth subjects who had active service in forces of any of Her Majes- ty's alies in any conflict in ity. To find out which engaged. Eligibility for Associate Membership Voting is open to the Sons and Daughters of ex-service personnel eligible for Or- dinary Membership to join the Legion without restric- tion and are entitled to all of its rights and privileges. It is the belief that our youth of today will serve us tomorrow and carry on the tradition of the organization. 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