Archive for July, 2009

Since the revitalization of the The Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Member Benefits Package (MBP) in January 2008, The RCL is committed to building a strong and diverse program for each and every Legion member. The success continues. The Legion is proud to introduce another partner to the mix. Travelodge Canada, one of Canada’s largest hotel chains, is pleased to offer a 15 per cent discount to Legion members and their families at any of the over 100 Travelodge & Thriftlodge properties across Canada. (This discount is based on availability, and some blackout dates may apply.) To take advantage of the [...]

Tied to the wartorn earth of Flanders, a poppy rises above a thick patch of daisies to face the sun. A strong gust of wind from the northeast sends its scarlet bloom downward into a fluttering swirl, but the little flower holds its ground. Each year millions of people turn to the simple poppy as the most easily identifiable expression of remembrance and sacrifice. We see it every time we hear John McCrae’s famous poem or think about a loved one lost or wounded by war. It is all at once an emblem of gratitude, hope and perseverance, and its haunting [...]

The results of the 2009 Legion Magazine Readership Survey are in, and the sampling was as detailed and instructive as we had hoped. The staff at Legion Magazine would like to thank everyone who responded. That response is essential to us for a number of reasons. First and foremost, the results guide us in planning the editorial in upcoming issues, but the data you provide also gives us enough information to create a demographic profile of our readership and thus encourage advertisers to purchase space in Legion Magazine. The first use of the survey results ensures that we stay on [...]

It’s time to grab your camera and enter Legion Magazine’s Poppy Photo Contest. We’re looking for great photos of the flower that serves as the universal symbol of remembrance. Where you find that perfect shot is entirely up to you; it could be in your backyard garden or on the old battlefields of Northwest Europe. The first-, second- and third-place winners will have the honour of being published in Legion Magazine’s November/December issue in time for Remembrance Day. The contest is open to all readers. Submissions, however, must reach our office no later than Sept. 18, 2009. They must also adhere [...]