I would like to take a moment to thank you all for giving me the opportunity to lead Branch 098 as your President. We are entering a year of both new and old challenges, a year that I am approaching with optimism, pride and the honour of working with all of you, my comrades.  Many of you have been members of this branch for quite some time, your tireless efforts have been appreciated over the years and it is comforting to know that your dedication in achieving our goals is unwavering as we carry on.  For our newer members, I would like to welcome you and thank you for making the commitment involved in becoming a member of Br. 098.  By doing so you have shown yourself to be people of character and pride and I am looking forward to working with and getting to know each of you in the time ahead.

Yours in comradeship,

Brian MacDonald

President, Branch 098
2011