WHY SHOULD I
JOIN BRANCH #98
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By joining The Royal Canadian
Legion you will have the opportunity to make new friends, become involved with
your community and to develop and share your leadership skills. You will help to
perpetuate the Remembrance of those who gave so much for the freedom and
prosperity we enjoy today and the proud heritage of this great Canadian
organization will be enriched by the enthusiasm, energy and new ideas that you
bring to it. Social
Activities -
Most branches have recreational facilities and may have licensed lounges.
Members can enjoy a wide variety of social events such as dances, barbeques,
entertainment and a host of other special events. Member
Participation Sports
- The Legion has sporting events such as darts, curling, cribbage and golf, with
competitions ranging from local, provincial to national levels. Member
Benefits Package - The Legion has developed a relationship with a number of
corporate partners to provide products and services to its members. Some of the
partners include an insurance company, health care services, a credit card
company, and an auto club to name a few. Only Legion members are entitled to the
benefits offered. Community
Service -You
can serve your community by assisting with the many Legion programs in support
of youth, seniors, the disabled and others. The Legion also provides bursaries
and scholarships to students from Secondary School to the University level and
is the largest single supporter of Scouts and Guides in Canada. It is also a
major supporter of sea, army and air cadets. Leadership
- You will have the opportunity to grow within this great organization. The
Legion needs members who can take on the Leadership challenge. If this is where
your interest lies you can become involved by serving on the branch executive.
You may even wish to go to higher levels such as zone, district or provincial.
You may even aspire to the national level. Every Dominion President who has
served in this capacity started out as a branch member. You, too, could one day
be President of the largest community service organization in Canada. Service
- As Canada's largest volunteer organization, tremendous intangible benefits are
gained through the commitment of members to fulfill the mandate of remembrance,
service to the community and our country. Our fallen comrades served in battle,
you have "another way to serve" by joining The Royal
Canadian Legion. Legion Magazine - Your membership includes a subscription to the Legion
Magazine which is published six times a year. It contains articles on various
topics including history, current events and general interest stories, as well
as keeping members up-to-date on the many and varied Legion activities. It also
contains a section dedicated to the recognition of those who served their
country. The many opportunities and
programs offered by The Royal Canadian Legion are identified throughout our web
site or you may wish to contact your local Legion Branch or Post for more
information. THE KINGSTON ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION WELCOMES YOU!
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