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To: Veterans, Members of Branch #7 and our Community

From: Tanya Bishop-Chairperson Poppy Committee

As we are approaching our kick off to this year’s Poppy Campaign, we wanted to provide an update to this year’s activities. As we all are aware, there have been many changes to our daily lives due to the pandemic. Not only has this put a great deal of pressure on our Legion, it also has impacted this year’s campaign activities.

This year our campaign runs from Friday October 30 thru November 10th. Normally we have canvassing at 8 locations however this year we will only be canvassing at 1. We will continue to deliver donation boxes to businesses throughout the community.

Our location for canvassing is at Costco on Regent. We will be canvassing daily with shifts starting at 10am on Friday October 30th and running every day until 8pm on November 10th. There will be 5 – 2hr shifts each day starting at 10am and ending at 8pm.  We will not have canvassers on the entrance side but instead will have a table setup on the exit side of the vestibule. The table will allow for physical separation between canvassers and contributors. Masks will be required and hand sanitizer will also be provided.

If you are able to volunteer your time to this important campaign please stop in at the Branch and place your name on the sign-up sheet across from the Bar. If you are unable to stop in please call us at the Branch 204 222-9951 leave your name, telephone number and the shifts you may be available for. One of our Volunteers will be in contact with you.

HOURS OF OPERATION *

   July   29-Aug 01    2pm-7pm

  Aug   05-Aug 08    2pm-7pm

                                   HOURS/DAYS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

                       FRIDAYS WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO WEAR RED**

                                           **WE REMEMBER EVERYONE DEPLOYED

                          OUR BRANCH IS FOLLOWING THE PROVINCIAL GUIDELINES  

                                                             TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE

                                   ENTER THROUGH SIDE DOOR BY PARKING LOT

                                                            SIGN IN IS MANDATORY

                                   SANITIZE HANDS BEFORE ENTERING CLUB ROOM

May 12, 1870 Manitoba Act received Royal Assent.

We became the 5^th province to enter into Confederation.

       In 1906 the Prairie Crocus was adopted as our flower

        Flag was raised May 12 1966

                Great Grey Owl was adopted as our official Bird 1987

The 150 years celebrations have been delayed to 2021 and we look forward to celebrating with the rest of Manitobans.

Veterans-Branch Members-Our Community everyone please stay safe and healthy.

Remembering D-Day                                                    

Message from Comrade Peter Martin- Transcona Branch #7

Saturday June 6^th is the 76^th Anniversary of the D-Day landing in Normandy

Every year in the past, the Transcona Legion have acknowledged this historic event with ceremonies at the Transcona cemetery Field of Honour and followed by wreath laying at the Transcona Cenotaph.

This year is not the same and all Legions are ensuring their members and the public stay safe in light of Covid -19.  I find it kind of interesting that those who landed on D-Day did that to also keep us safe and free. Even though we cannot get together for ceremonies of Remembrance, we should all think about those who served and especially those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. We paid a high price for freedom and we should never forget that and continue to appreciate what a wonderful country we live in.

My father, Paul Martin landed during the first wave on Juno Beach. He was a dispatch rider, and the picture below shows him on his motorcycle in the Isle of Wight, where he trained for the invasion.

I was on Juno Beach last year and collected sand and stones from the beach where he landed which is included in my creation below. He survived but many of his friends did not. His best friend from School, Roger Ferman was captured during the landing and shot by his captors two days later along with 39 others in a wheat field. My father did not speak a lot about his experience but one thing he did say was that the D-Day landing was a massive team effort with unbelievable support from many including Transcona ladies making shells at the Transcona shops.

This Saturday, please accept sincere thanks of appreciation for all your family and friends that served 76 years ago. Their participation and sacrifice will never be forgotten even during this time of Covid-19.

Lest We Forget