1.   The importance of having a Service Officer in the branch cannot be over-emphasized.  It takes many years of experience to become a good Service Officer and this is why continuity should receive consideration when putting a person into this office.

2.   The duties of a Branch Service Officer are many and varied.  He/she should attend all General Meetings to advise and counsel on "Service Matters".

3.  Some of the particular aspects of Legion Service work are:

a) Disability Pensions (Widows included)
b) Treatment Regulations
c) Benevolent Funds
d) Legion Poppy Funds
e) War Veteran's Allowance
f) Social Assistance (Welfare)
g) Burials, including CPC, DVA and Last Post Fund
h) Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement
i) Canada Pension Plan
j) Housing
k) Veterans Independence Programs (VIP)

4.  He/she is responsible to establish a "Phone Committee" to help ensure good attendance at Legion Funeral Memorial Services.

5.  The Branch Service Officer is not expected to know all the details of veterans' legislation, etc.  That is why the Legion employs both Provincial and Dominion Service Officers to assist in this regard.

6.  The Service Officer should let it be known where and when he/she can be contacted.