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    3. Overview

    4. History Roots in the Great War Veterans Association GWVA tried to establish a unified voice to deal with government The Amputations Association and The Army and Navy Veterans in Canada chose to remain independent Today the Legion works along side The War Amputations of Canada (WAR AMPS) and The Army, Navy and Airforce Veterans in Canada (ANAVETS) on Veterans issues

    5. The Role Of The GWVA “Until the last veteran goes to his resting place in the bosom of mother earth, there will be problems arising from war service. But the major work of the GWVA in the future will be nation building”. (1924)

    6. Priorities Remain Constant Veterans Care Serving Members Care The Perpetuation of Remembrance Community Service

    7. The Royal Canadian Legion Letters Patent (Charter) ~ 1926 Act of Parliament ~ 1948

    8. Early Accomplishments VETERANS CARE War Veterans Allowance Act ~ 1928 Amend the Armistice Act to entrench November 11 as Remembrance Day ~ 1931 Veterans Land Act ~ 1943

    9. Early Accomplishments COMMUNITY SERVICE Formation of the CBC ~ 1928 Operation Fitness ~ 1946 Canadian Olympic Training Plan ~ 1956 Presentation to Rowell-Sirois Commission on Dominion – Provincial Relations ~ 1938

    10. The Legion’s Position “A strong central government, the patriation of a Canadian Constitution and the development of an amending formula.”

    11. The Legion Today 350,000 Members 1,500 Branches 10 Provincial Commands 3 International Zones More than 1,400 Full-Time Employees More than 3,200 Part-Time Employees More than $56 Million in Wages $2.5 Million in Property Taxes (More than 50% are exempt)

    12. The Legion Today Veterans Activities ~ Volunteer Hours 700,000 Value $8.5mil Seniors Activities ~ Volunteer Hours 350,000 Value $4 mil Youth Activities ~ Volunteer Hours 280,000 Value $3.5mil Other Activities ~ Volunteer Hours 490,000 Value $5.5mil *Totals are approximate

    13. Membership Categories Ordinary Veterans and Military Personnel; RCMP, RNC Associate Direct Relatives of Ordinary Members Affiliate Those who believe in the purposes and objects of the Legion

    14. Current Programs Support for Local Charities ~ $6.5 Million / year Seniors Housing ~ 7,000 Units (Value ~ $222 Million) Surveyor’s Program National Track and Field Championships ~ $500,000 Pilgrimage of Remembrance Terry Fox Centre ~ Encounters with Canada Program National Essay and Poster Contests National Remembrance Ceremony Sponsor / Support Cadets ~ 1,100 of 1,900 Units/Corps Sponsor / Support Scouting and Guiding ~ 690 Groups Bursaries / Scholarships ~ $2.7 Million / year Branch Youth Programs ~ $3.3 Million /year Troop Support

    15. The Royal Canadian Legion

    16. Our Youth Leaders – Pilgrimage of Remembrace

    17. The Royal Canadian Legion

    18. The Royal Canadian Legion

    21. The Royal Canadian Legion

    22. We Support Our Troops Service Officer Support Show Tour Support Tim Horton Coffee & Donuts $160,000/yr RCN Centennial (2007, 2008, 2009) $ 20,000/yr Nijmegen March $ 7,000/yr Sport Sponsorship (16) $ 16,000/yr National Sport Awards & Ceremony $ 17,000/yr Operation Santa Claus $ 13,000/yr Operation Canada Day $ 12,000/yr 3000 Chairs (2008) $ 35,000 Landstuhl Fisher House $ 20,000 USD

    23. Current Programs Total economic impact on the communities is about $375 million

    24. RCL Overview One of our most important role is to be the advocates of Remembrance. Without the organizing skills of all our Legion Branches, there would be no Remembrance Day ceremonies across Canada. We do this as a solemn duty to you and to all Canadian veterans. They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. One of our most important role is to be the advocates of Remembrance. Without the organizing skills of all our Legion Branches, there would be no Remembrance Day ceremonies across Canada. We do this as a solemn duty to you and to all Canadian veterans. They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

    25. Poppy Campaign Between 18 and 19 Million Poppies Distributed Annually Over $8 Million Each Year For the Support of Veterans and their Dependants

    26. Recent Accomplishments VETERANS CARE

    27. Recent Accomplishments VETERANS CARE

    28. Current Advocacy Issues VIP–Widows before 1981 and Frailty Priority Access Beds–LTC Contract Facilities CFSA Survivor Benefits NVC GAPS Post 65 income gap Income support while awaiting job placement Adjustment of base salary for Earnings Loss calculation

    29. The Royal Canadian Legion

    30. The Service Bureau A fully networked service of The Legion that operates from coast to coast, accepting and processing disability claims from those who have served in the military, merchant navy or RCMP. The service officers ensure that the claimant is represented at all levels of the procedure from first application through appeals to the final decision.

    31. Honorary Dominion Officers Patron His Excellency, The Governor General Grand President Larry Murray Honorary Dominion Vice-President The Chief of the Defence Staff Honorary Dominion Vice-President The Commissioner of the RCMP Honorary Dominion Vice-President HH Prince Floris, The Netherlands

    33. Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League Founded in 1921 as British Empire Service League Great Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa United Advocacy 180 Veterans, 14 Caribbean Countries, 130 Widows Over $300,000 annually in Assistance CF Support

    34. One of our most important role is to be the advocates of Remembrance. Without the organizing skills of all our Legion Branches, there would be no Remembrance Day ceremonies across Canada. We do this as a solemn duty to you and to all Canadian veterans. They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. One of our most important role is to be the advocates of Remembrance. Without the organizing skills of all our Legion Branches, there would be no Remembrance Day ceremonies across Canada. We do this as a solemn duty to you and to all Canadian veterans. They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

    35. Legion Projects 2 Minute Wave of Silence Tomb of the Unknown Soldier War Memorial Interpretive Tablets “The Valiants” Canadian War Museum New National Headquarters Valour Bridge

    36. Authorities Dominion Convention Dominion Executive Council Senior Elected Officers

    37. Dominion Command Policy Development

    38. Dominion Command Operations

    39. The Royal Canadian Legion Veterans Care Remembrance Seniors Care Youth Development National Defence Unity Advocacy

    40. RCL Overview One of our most important role is to be the advocates of Remembrance. Without the organizing skills of all our Legion Branches, there would be no Remembrance Day ceremonies across Canada. We do this as a solemn duty to you and to all Canadian veterans. They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. One of our most important role is to be the advocates of Remembrance. Without the organizing skills of all our Legion Branches, there would be no Remembrance Day ceremonies across Canada. We do this as a solemn duty to you and to all Canadian veterans. They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

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