Archive for September, 2008
Features
Report From The Nation’s Capital: Voting For Change
It was a historic moment for The Royal Canadian Legion, and while the groundwork had been laid prior to the 42nd dominion convention, the tone for the governance debate was set early by Dominion President Jack Frost. “The future of the Legion lies in our hands, not just with Dominion Command,” he told the more than 1,350 delegates assembled in the Ottawa Congress Centre for the June 21-25 meeting. “I want you to hear what your comrades have to say and make your decision.”
At issue was the very structure of Dominion Executive Council, the Legion’s governing body between its biennial [...]
September 1, 2008, by Tom MacGregor
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Report From The Nation’s Capital: Relaxing Royally
After participating in the serious business side of dominion convention, delegates look forward to some socializing and being entertained at evening suppers and receptions hosted by local Legion branches or provincial commands.
This year the entertainment and socializing was truly royal, thanks to The Royal Canadian Legion’s godson Prince Floris of the Netherlands and his bride, Princess Aimée. “I want to meet as many of my godfathers and godmothers as I can,” the Prince said during the opening ceremonies for the Legion’s 42nd dominion convention, June 21-25, in Ottawa. And over the following days—and nights—he did.
PHOTO: ADAM DAY
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Typical was Nova [...]
September 1, 2008, by Sharon Adams
