BRANCH 30 NEWS

Congratulations to local student Sophie Rozenberg, who placed in the local Branch 30 poster competition (including eight junior schools) and the broader Zone 2 competitions (10 branches), prior to placing 2nd in the YouthEducation Junior Colour Poster at the District Competition (representing over 50 branches and participating junior schools bounded by Pickering & Lake Simcoe in the west, Bancroft/Haliburton, Havelock/Hastings in the north & Belleville in the east). That was no small feat! Great job Sophie. Branch 30 is proud of your success!
Picture left to right: Youth Education Chair Comrade Elaine Adams, Sophie's Mother Anna, Sophie, Sophie's Father Gleb & Branch 30, 3rd VP, & Bursary & Sports Chair Comrade Paul Strybosch.

The Branch 30 Bingo Committee works hard to raise money for Branch 30 and our work within the broader local community. They donated $10,000 over 2024 to various valuable community organizations and recently donated $2,000 to Community Care representative Pam Meade, Nutrition Services (left). Beside Pam left to right are President Comrade David Boerrichter and Comrades and Bingo Committee members Colleen Labrosse, Michelle Stanley and Bingo Committee Chair Pat Underwood. Job well done! Please support our Bingos (see monthly Newsletters for dates, times and place) 

The Branch 30 Bingo Committee donated $2,000 to Ed's House in memory of our beloved Melodie Hodges. Left to right: Comrades Michelle Stanley, Bill Hodges, Colleen Labrosse, and Bingo Committee Chair Pat Underwood.

Sarah Clayton was awarded with Legionnaire of the Year!!!

Presenting Poppy Appreciation  Certificate  to CIBC Staff

The Poppy Campaign and the Supporters

Every year, from the last Friday of October to November 11, tens of millions of Canadians wear a Poppy as a visual pledge to honour Canada’s Veterans and remember those who sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy today.

Every year the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 30 Port Hope has supporters who volunteer time, have poppy boxes at their location, donate directly or assist with many different aspects of the Poppy Campaign.   

We would like to acknowledge just a few of many who always go above and beyond to support the Poppy Campaign every year.  

 Thank you to all who contribute.  Your help each year is appreciated and immeasurable.

Poppy Chairs - John DeBoer & Wayne Stephens

Presenting Poppy Appreciation  Certificate  to Giant Tiger

 Presenting Poppy Appreciation  Certificate  to the Peter Street Tim Horton's

 Importance of Remembrance

The Legion's most widely known activity is the annual Poppy campaign that leads up to Remembrance Day. Legion members and other volunteers distribute tens of millions of Poppies, and gratefully accept donations to raise money in support of Veterans and their families.

While November is recognized as a time of Remembrance, for the Legion and for many across the country, Remembrance is a year-long commitment. At any given moment, there are many opportunities available to anyone wishing to show their appreciation for those who served, including:

• -Becoming a Legion member to support Veterans year-round
  -Making a donation to the Legion’s Poppy Trust Fund at any Legion Branch
  -Saying “Thank you” to a Veteran
  -Wearing a Poppy
  -Honouring a fallen Veteran on the Legion’s Wall of -Honour and Remembrance
  -Planting Poppy seeds or growing a garden of Remembrance
  -Visiting a cenotaph
  -Inviting a Legion Branch to make a presentation at a school or community group
  -Wearing or displaying commemorative items from the Poppy Store
  -Visiting the Canadian War Museum or local history museums
  -Volunteering to help Veterans, and more!

Most importantly, take a moment now and then to reflect on the freedoms and peace in your life, and to remember the men and women who served and sacrificed for all we have today.

  Presenting Poppy Appreciation  Certificate  to the  Dr. Mark Azzopardi

Poppy Chair John DeBoer, President Andre LaBosse, Dr. Azzopardi, Poppy Chair Wayne Stephens, 1st Vice President Bill Hodges

Presenting Poppy Appreciation Certificate to Lakeridge Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ltd

 Presenting Poppy Appreciation Certificate to The Beer Store