In the Heart of Downtown Comox

TW Volume VI
May 30, 2016
Edition 5
JUNE 2016
Central Vancouver Island Zone
Branch No. 160 Comox
1825 Comox Avenue
Comox, BC V9M 3M3
In the Heart of Downtown
Comox
BRANCH & LA OFFICERS
BRANCH OFFICERS
LA OFFICERS
President
1st Vice
2nd Vice
Secretary
Treasurer
Past President
Dave Kelly
Don Davis
Rod Bell-Irving
Claude Bédard
Ernie Stefanik
Stu McKinnon
EXECUTIVE
Lynne Davidson Ernie Mills
John Davis
John Paulin
Mike Hoult
Dave Willington
Gillian Iddiols
President
1st Vice
2nd Vice
Secretary
Treasurer
Past President
Sgt-at-Arms
House
Catering
Membership
Social Services
Bingo
Exe at Large
Jasia Cocking
De Frederickson
JoHanne McLeod
Reta Walls
Maureen Eby
Eileen Paulin
Lil Smith
Barb Waugh
Helen Steed
Amy Heal
Pat Johnston
Pat Dupuis
Stella Lohnes
BRANCH COMMITTEE CHAIRS & APPOINTMENTS
Finance
Ernie Stefanik
Membership
Rod Bell-Irving
Sick & Visiting
Gillian Iddiols
Youth
Stu Mckinnon
Building
Ernie Stefanik
Publicity
Norma Hanson
Honors/Awards Stu Mckinnon
Log
Claude Bédard
Sports
Dave Willington Sgt-at-Arms
Gerry Maillet
Poppy/Bursary
John Paulin
Service Officer
Victoria Coffey
Meat Draw
Ernie Mills
Photographer
Vacancy
Entertainment
Vacancy
Padre
Chris Donnelly
Bar & Gaming
John Davis
Curator
Dave Kelly
BRANCH STAFF
Jasia Cocking
Secretary Manager Joanne Penney Head Bartender
EDITOR’S NOTES:
All articles for The Log should be with the Editor
by the 20th of the preceding month. Photos must include a short description
of the event c/w the names of the persons in the photo. Send submissions in
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SICK & VISITING:
We are seeking your assistance. If you know of
any member or veteran in need of assistance or a visit please call the Office.
SERVICE OFFICER:
Telephone: 250 339-7697
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President’s Message
First of all I must apologize to
Cadets
Vicky Willington for not
 May 29th, 189 Port Augusta
including her in my thanks to all
Sea Cadets,
that helped during the provincial
 June 4th, 1726 Canadian
dart tournament. Vicky was the
Scottish Army Cadets.
one that organized the purchase
The Mother’s Appreciation Day
of those delicious steaks and also
drove the van for the participants was a great success. Thanks go to
all those that helped out, namely
throughout the tournament.
the organizers, JoAnne Penney,
Thanks Vicky!
Stu McKinnon, John Paulin and
With regards to the dart
the volunteer servers Mike Brady
tournament, I along with the
and Ernie Stefanik. Also thanks
sports chairman, Comrade Dave go to Barb Waugh for the
Willington presented a certificate flowers that adorned all the
of appreciation to the local
tables.
Nissan dealer here in the valley.
Talking about entertainment, the
On the 7 May, I attended the A.J. attendance at the dances has
Taylor 1st aid competition and
been very poor, so much so that
presented many medals and our
the branch has cancelled dances
trophy to the winning youths. It
until further notice. I guess we
was a great experience for me
need younger members. Start
watching these youngsters
recruiting all.
applying their first aid
At the last general meeting, I
knowledge.
installed our new Padre, Lt (N)
Talking about presentations, I
Chris Donnelly. He has just been
will be presenting medals and
posted to 19 Wing. Our outgoing
donations to the cadets during
padre, Brian Kirby was at the
their Annual Ceremonial Reviews meeting and expressed his well
in the following dates;
wishes to padre Chris and also
 May 24th, 386 Komox Air
stated that he is still available to
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the branch if the new padre has
conflicting tasks. Our sincere
appreciation goes to padre Brian
for all his work and dedication
on behalf of the branch these
past 5 months.
Take Care All....David H. Kelly
LA Musings Judi Davis
The meeting of May 12th had 22
members present. President Jasia
Cocking chaired the meeting.
Madame President initiated
Penny Poole into membership.
Welcome to the L.A. Penny. We
had another name brought
forward and passed for
membership.
Bowser L.A. issued a challenge to
meet or beat their pledge for the
Ft. MacMurray fire relief; we beat
their pledge, as well as a
matching amount to Fort St.
John.
Mdme. President attended at The
Views for a donation towards a
bed.
Barb Waugh has acquired a new
First Aid Kit for the kitchen
from St. Johns Ambulance, to be
used for L.A. functions. There
will be another kit in the kitchen
for general use.
The Zone meeting will be held in
Port Alberni on June 1st,
delegates were nominated, Helen
Steed and Eileen Paulin will be
our delegates, with approximately
10 members attending. If you
wish to go, please meet at the
Legion at 9:45, we have vehicles
going and we car pool. It’s a nice
trip over.
Soup and Sandwich was on May
19th, and was very well attended.
The last one before summer
break will be on June 16th, so
please consider attending, as the
next one will be in September.
The June 9th’ meeting will be our
Pot Luck dinner; our Bursary
recipients will be invited to
attend. Dinner will be at 6 p.m.
Hope to see many of you there.
Exec. Meeting: June 2nd @ 7:00
Gen. Meeting: June 9th @ 7:00
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Meat Draw
June (Fridays)
June (Saturdays)
th
Eileen & John Paulin
4
JC Bedard
th
th
10
Ernie Stefanik & Rod Bell-Irving 11
Pat & Errol Jones
17th Linda & Pete Marinus
18th Lynne Davidson & Frank Maniak
24th Lil Smith & Ernie Mills
25th Gerry Maillet
To volunteer, inquire or report problems call Ernie Mills at 250 890-0696 or
Jasia Cocking at 250 339-2022.
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Last Post
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.
We will remember them.
VETERANS
Jim Kirby
Al Cameron
A Big Big Thank you to Stu & Pam for coming to
our call for help, in our time of need.
Sincerely,
George and Marlene Plank
In Comradeship
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Mother’s Day Appreciation
The "Servers" were
awesome.......did an
excellent job. Thanks to
Joanne and her helpers
for the food, and of
course to Pam for our
drinks!!! It was a fun
afternoon, c/w Door
Prizes & a Carnation!!!
“The Fab Five “Dave
Kelly, John Paulin, Stu
McKinnon, Mike Brady,
& Ernie Stefanik.
Branch 160 Donation
$5,000.00 donated for
new beds at the St.
Joseph's Hospital
"Views" Extended Care
Facility.
Pictured Left to
Right......
Dave Kelly, Branch
President
Michael Aikins,
Lynn Dashkewytch,
Jasia Cocking, LA
President
John Paulin, Poppy
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Help Wanted - Editor for The Log
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Thank You Terry (TW) Smith for 6 years of dedication and service
to the branch and members as the “Editor” of The Log. Your
appropriateness, attention to detail and mild demeanor was indispensible
for compiling all the information, content and articles from the various
committees and other sources to ensure and maintain the timely
arrangement, publication and delivery of The Log.
Aware of your present struggles with undetermined health issues we can
only hope and pray “Godspeed on your recovery and return to the
normal healthy life you enjoyed at the onset.” We’ll tip a pint or 2 to
you’re health.
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Myrna Cooley Memorial Golf Tournament
Thanks to all who
came out to our
Annual Golf
Tourney.
Our Trophy
Winners were L to
R: John Biron,
Tracey Lutley and
Ted Defoe
Congrats !!! Thanks
also to Tracey and
Matt for the BBQ.
Hope to see you all next month, June 26th.... Happy Golfing!!!!!!
Our new organizer Frank, thanks you all for your patience..... A new
learning curve, he promises better next month !
Appointments – New Padre
President Dave Kelly and Padre Brian Kirby welcoming the Incoming
Padre, Chris Connelly, pictured with the Sgt. at Arms Gerry Maillet.
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Curator’s Corner
I did find room in the “Air
Force Room” for the license
plate donated by Tracey and
also the Brian Scott picture.
Received from Nancy Field for
our library, a large number of
books. I will list these in my
next column. Not much else
happen in the last month
concerning the Curator.
Now for some trivia.
“Backs to the Wall”
The expression, backs to the
wall, meaning up against it,
dates back to 1535, but it was
memorably used when the
Germans launched their last
great offensive of the First
World War. On 12 April 1918,
Sir Douglas Haig, as British
Commander in Chief on the
Western Front, issued an order
for his troops to stand firm.
“There is no other course open
to us but to fight it out. Every
position must be held to the
last man; there must be no
retirement. With our backs to
the wall and believing in the
justice of our cause each one of us
must fight on to the end. The
safety of our homes and the
Freedom of mankind alike depend
upon the conduct of each one of
us at this critical moment”.
A.J.P. Taylor in his English History
1914-1945 comments; in England
this sentence was ranked with
Nelson’s last message. At the front,
the prospect of staff officers
fighting with their backs to the
walls of their luxurious chateau had
less effect.
H.I.L.T.H.Y.N.B.I.M.A. (How I
love to hold your naked body in
my arms.) Initialese used in
correspondence between lovers in
the Second World War.
How about this one?
N.O.R.W.I.C.H. ([K]nickers off
ready when I come home.)
Lovers acronym for use in
correspondence and to avoid
military censorship. Possibly in use
by the time of the First World War.
Here endeth the lesson.
Fairwinds.............Dave
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WW I Postcards…….. Dave Kelly
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BC/YUKON COMMAND
The Royal Canadian Legion
#101 17618 58 Avenue Surrey, BC V3S 1L3
Phone (1) 604-575-8840
Fax (1) 604-575-8820
[email protected] or visit us at www.legionbcyukon.ca
April 22, 2016
TO:
All Branches and LAs
For Information of Members of Command Executive
Council
FROM:
Dale Johnston, Sports Committee Chair
SUBJECT: Provincial Golf Tournament July 2016
Memo #37.16
This year’s Annual Legion Golf Tournament is being hosted by
Summerland Branch #22 on July 31st!
Please find attached the information you will need to register. If you
have any questions please contact Barry Newcombe at 250-488-1350.
On behalf of the host, we request that branches please display the
attached poster in your branch so the information is disseminated to
as many members as possible.
Don’t delay registration as there are a limited number of entries and
they are bound to fill up quickly with this great package!
Dale
Provincial Golf
For further information or assistance contact:
Dave Willington, Sports Branch 160 Comox
Tel:
250-339-9592 0r Email: [email protected]
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46th Annual Legion Golf Tournament
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #22 Summerland
14205 Rosedale Avenue
Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0
Entry Form
http://summerlandlegion.com/images/legion/updates/golf_2016_prov.pdf
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Once again the bus will be rolling for
the Annual Club Crawl.
Saturday July 16th.
Itinerary: Depart Comox 10.00 am, arrive at Nanaimo
11.15.depart to Lantzville at 12.15pm (lunch here)
depart 1.45. Arrive Parksville at 2.00 pm depart at 3.00
pm. Arrive Qualicum 3.15 pm depart to Bowser at 4.00
pm, depart Bowser at 5.15 pm, home around 6.00 pm
Cost is up, $30.00 per person.
Shirts will be optional and around $18.00, will advise.
Deadline to book is July 8th.
Pay at the bar.
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Branch 160 Monthly Golf
Sunday June 26th
Longlands Golf Club
Par 3 – 9 Hole Golf
10:00 AM Tee Off…..Blind Draw Doubles
“Best Ball” Format
Cost $20.00/Person (Lunch Only $7.00)
Pre Register @ the Bar by Friday June
24th
For more info [email protected]
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Celebrate Legion Week in the Comox Valley
It pays tribute to the values and long-standing service of
Legionnaires and members of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the
Royal Canadian Legion.
June 24th till June 30th
Legion Members, the General public (all ages)
and community leaders are invited to attend the
culmination of Legion Week at
Branch 160 Open House - Information Fair
June 25th 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
We are providing complimentary food and beverages
(non-alcoholic)
Branch 160 has donated funds to many worthy community
organizations. Come in and meet the organization representatives
and see how our contributions have positively worked for their
very worthy causes.
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Comox Legion.
Saturday August 13th.
*mixed doubles, bring your own partner
(if you can)*.
Entry fee is $10.00 per player.
Toe line 11 am.
Wear your loudest shirt, muu-muu, coconut bra!
Prizes are Hams and Pineapples & surprise for 1st,
2nd & 3rd spots & prizes also for the dressiest Man
and Woman.
FMI 250-339-9592 or [email protected]
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Cumberland - Empire Day Parade
Br 160 Parade Float L – R:
Marg Arnold
Dave Kelly
Gillian Iddiols
Julie Maillet
Br 160 Parade Float L – R:
Barb Waugh
Eve Bechdoldt
Marion Phillips
Joe Terris
Br 160 Colour Parade L – R:
Gerry Maillet
Kelly Skulmoski
Victor Crisp
Pam Waterfield
Stu McKinnon
Claude Bédard
Ernie Stefanik
John Paulin
Br 160 LA Colour Parade L – R:
Johanne McLeod
Marjorie Bouck
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W
TO:
I N C H
H
O U S E
All Branches and Branch Service Officers
For Information of Members of Command Executive
Council
FROM:
Joseph Waugh, Command Service Officer Mainland
SUBJECT: Winch House
Memo #33.16
Comrades,
I’d like to take this opportunity to remind you of an important service
available to all Veterans. Owned and operated by the New Chelsea
Society, Winch House is a beautiful 4 bedroom, 3-bathroom town house
located in South Vancouver that offers free, temporary accommodation
to Veterans, Legion members, Canadian Forces members, and First
Responders who are receiving medical care in the Metro Vancouver
area. Winch House allows these individuals the chance to recover from
surgery with their families, and without the added expense of costly
Vancouver accommodation.
If you, or someone you know, requires treatment in Vancouver and
would like to book a stay at Winch House, please contact me at (604)
575-8840 or [email protected] in order to arrange a
referral.
Joseph
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Edward Jones
Making Sense of Investment
www.edwardjones.com
Tracey J. Gard
Financial Advisor
Comox Valley
AD SPACES FOR SALE
Business Card size only.
1 Space - $10.00/month.
Minimum 1-year subscriptions.
Published monthly c/w online
circulation to over 500 members &
posted on our Branch website:
www.comoxlegion.ca.
We Understand Commitment
 Convenience
Face-to-Face meetings when &
where at your convenience.
 Timely Information
Online access to your accounts.
 Personal Service
(250) 890-0997
Based on your needs. [email protected]
AD SPACES FOR SALE
Business Card size only.
1 Space - $10.00/month.
Minimum 1-year subscriptions.
Published monthly c/w online
circulation to over 500 members &
posted on our Branch website:
www.comoxlegion.ca.
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SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
FIXED EVENTS WITHIN THE BRANCH
 Last Sunday Dine/Dance - Upper Hall/Lounge 2:00 to
6:00 PM
 3rd Sunday Euchre - Lounge 1:00 PM
 Ladies Euchre - Upper Hall 1:30 PM
 Pull Tab Draw – 4:00 PM
 L.A. Drop-in Bingo - Upper Hall 7:00 PM
 Line Dancing - Lounge 7:00 PM
 Men’s Darts League - Lounge 7:30 PM
 Mixed Dart League - Upper Hall 7:30 PM
 Ladies Crib League - Lounge 7:30 PM
 Mixed Pub League Darts – Lounge 7:00 PM
 Beer & Burger – Lounge 5:00 PM
 2nd Wednesday Branch Executive Meeting – Upper Hall
7:30 PM
 Ladies Dart League - Lounge at 7:30 PM
 Drop-in Darts – Lounge (May to Aug) 7:00 PM
 NVI Cribbage League - Lounge 7:30 PM
 1st Thursday L.A. Executive Meeting - Upper Hall 7:00 PM
 2nd Thursday L.A. General Meeting - Upper Hall 7:00 PM
 3rd Thursday L.A. Soup/Sandwich Lunch - Upper Hall
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
 3rd Thursday Branch General Meeting - Upper Hall 7:00
PM
 Men’s Pub League Darts - Lounge 7:30 PM
 Meat Draw - Lounge 3:00 PM
 Drop-in Darts – Lounge (Sep to Apr) 7:00 PM
 Meat Draw - Lounge 3:00 PM
 Ace of Spades Draw - Lounge 6:00 PM
 Gucci Cards - Lounge 7:00 PM
EMAIL:
[email protected]
WEBPAGE:
http://comoxlegion.ca/
FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/RCL-ComoxBranch-160/262453583876450
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E
N T E R T A I N M E N T
Boomer’s Bike Ride Registration Friday June 10th
Upper Lounge
BBQ for Boomer’s Cyclist Only
Dance Only
Lower Lounge Friday June 10th
Dance to Band TBA
6:00 PM to Closing
No cover charge
All Members and Bona Fide
Guests Welcome
Dinner Only
Sunday June 26th
Roast Beef with all the trimmings
Upper Hall
5:30 PM
Tickets $12.00 per Plate
Beer/Burger Wednesday June 1st; 8th; 15th; 22nd & 29th.
* Please check @ the Bar for cancellations/time changes, etc *
Contact Jasia Cocking for Hall Rentals, Catering & Special Events
Office Hours: Monday – Friday - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Telephone/Fax: 250 339-2022
LOUNGE HOURS OF OPERATION
MONDAY TO SATURDAY
11:00 AM TO MIDNIGHT
SUNDAY
11:00 AM TO 5:00 PM
LOUNGE TELEPHONE: 250 339-2112
Note:
Standard Bar hours applies unless non-usage requires
that the bartender close early.
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