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The executive committee of the Royal Canadian Legion branch 472 got togetherMarch 16 to brainstormon how to save the LegionHall
the purchase of wheel chairs, support, and health care. The RCM is the only organization that supports veterans and their dependants. “We are asking the population to come to our rescue,” said Louise Ryder-Cousineau, president of branch 472 in Hawkesbury. “Our veterans need to be remembered not only on November 11, but all year through. We need help, and we need to help them.” New blood The branch has been suffering financially with expenses far outweighing revenues. Expenses for utilities are more than $5,000 per month alone. In addition to these costs there is mortgage, insurance, and snow removal. “It is not only money that we need, but new membership,” said Ryder- Cousineau. “They gave their youth to this country. It’s time for us to give back.” “I’d like to have the legion stay open for at least another 100 years,” said Denis Rousseau, 2 nd vice president and sergeant-at- arms. “We have nomoreWWI veterans and only a fewWWII. Myself, I was in the Kuwait conflict. Most people think that the legion is only for veterans. It used to be like this, but no longer. Anyone can join the legion and
we are open six days a week.” The Hawkesbury Legion has supported many of the region’s charities including the food banks, Cadets, and seniors and youth projects. The legion also offers its hall free of charge to several community groups such asThe Stamp Club, Toastmasters Club, The Bridge Club, The Pool Club, and The Dart Club, to name a few. “We have helped the community, now it’s the community’s turn to help us,” said Hume. Volunteers can help with ongoing activities such as live music & dancing on Sunday afternoons, and the monthly smokedmeat dinner. High school students can receive community service hours for helping out. Newmembers are not required to volunteer in any of the activities, but are encouraged to do so. “Rene Bertrand is a WWII veteran who just turned 90,” said Hume. “He is still very activewith the smoked meat dinner, bingo, selling poppies and more. It’s time for the younger generation to help out.” More information on the Hawkesbury Legion Branch 472 is available at http:// hawkesburylegion.com/.
DIANE HUNTER diane.hunter@eap.on.ca
The Hawkesbury branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (RCM) is in trouble and is asking for the public’s help. “Unless we get some good community support, we are either going to have to rent out the building or sell it,” said Jack Hume, public relations director for the legion. “We are in real trouble here.” The executive committee of the RCM branch 472 is looking for donations and sponsorship from community members and community businesses in order to keep their doors open. “We need $38,000 a year in order to survive. Just to run the building is $65,000 a year in utilities,” explained Jacques Lacelle, legion member and councillor for the Champlain Township. “If we don’t have this, we will have no legion. We have to keep a place for our veterans.” The poppy fundraising drive brings in a fair amount of money each year, but the legion bylaws state that money from the poppy drive can only be used to directly benefit veterans through services such as
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