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NEWSLETTER Royal Canadian Legion Selkirk Branch #42

Service Officer

Any member that requires or wants to return equipment may do so by calling the office Monday – Friday between the hours of 9 – 5, the office will then contact me, and I will set up an appointment with you.

Regards, Chuck Plamondon – Service Officer

Special Events The end of August, how time flies. On Sunday Aug 27, there were horse races on the patio. Thanks to our bookie, Cheryl and our odds maker, Larry for handing the big bets. The horses ran smoothly with Brenda and Lloyd working the track. Mae tossed the dice and Neil called the play by play. Hamburgers and smokies were served up by Brian and Rick. The next race will be September 24th. Also in September is the fish fry on the 16th. Tickets are on sale at the bar. The proposed fall supper has been cancelled due to a booking conflict. The volunteer appreciation supper has been moved from the 23rd to the 30th. Respectfully submitted, Heather HORSE RACES

Saturday Evening, August 19th we took advantage of Command Golf being held at our branch. We held Provincial Command Horse races. An interesting selection of horses ran – From the St. James stables we had ‘Roly (Fisset) and ‘Ron’ (Anderson). From Charleswood Stables we had ‘Rick’ (Bennett), and ‘Mel’ (Tillis). From Hudson, Ontario Stables we had ‘Roger’ (Oakley) and from our stables we had ‘Brian’ (Wilson). These representatives are all past Manitoba/Northwestern Ontario Provincial Commanders.

Betting was very brisk – kept the betting window hopping. The top horses of the evening were ‘Rick’, ‘Roger’ and ‘Ron’ placing in 2 of the 3 races. ‘Roly’ and ‘Brian’ were challenging each other on and off the track. (Some things don’t change!) It was a fun evening for our command golfers – we received a lot of accolades Our regular horse races were held on Sunday August 27th. Although the crowd was small, the betting and cheering was great. This was our country celebrity race - and what a lineup it was! We had ‘Loretta’ (Lynn), ‘Dolly’ (Parton), ‘Allen’ (Jackson), ‘Shania’ (Twain), ‘Johnny’ (Cash) and ‘Merle’ (Haggart). It was definitely a great day for ‘Dolly’ and ‘Allan’ They only missed placing in 1 of the 6 races. ‘Dolly’ however won the best payout - $5.75 – a record for our track! In between races fans enjoyed the delicious hamburgers and smokies and the added challenge of ‘how many wasps can you catch!!!’ Our next race will be September 24th Hope to see you then. Submitted by Cheryl Newman

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Monday Afternoon Cribbage

August Winners Score

7th 1st Karen & William 887

2nd Helen & Phyllis 852

3rd Clint & Linden 847

14th 1st Pearl & Susan 847

2nd Ernie & Angie 842

3rd Celia & Mary 839

3rd Alexa & Chris 839

21st 1st Ernie & Angie 882

2nd Bill & Maurine 872

3rd Helen & Phyllis 871

28th 1st Celia & Mary 870

2nd Phyllis & Chris 868

3rd Allan & Sylvie 854

Over 60 President’s Report I know time flies, but this summer in particular, seems to have come and gone in the blink of an eye! Our August meeting was well attended with about 100 or so members and guests. We enjoyed lunch and music, and we also had our “Over 60 Summer Games”. There were five outdoor games, as well as a crib tournament inside. Good fun and socializing for all who took part! Thanks to the volunteers who worked the games. We’re always in need of volunteer to sell Bottle Draw tickets on Friday night, and 50/50 tickets on Saturday afternoon and Monday night Bingos. Please contact me at 204-482-8990 if you are able to help out. September meeting is the start of our election process, for the up-coming year 2018. Nominations will be accepted in September and October, with elections of new officers at our November meeting. Please consider taking one of these rewarding positions!

I would like to thank the committee who worked on updating our by-laws, namely Chuck Plamondon, Dexter Harvey, Ruth Stewart and in particular, Dennis Stewart who chaired the committee and oversaw all the changes that were made. Our next Executive meeting is Sept. 14 at 1:00 and the next General Meeting is Sept. 21 at 12:00. Legion week is Sept. 17 – 23, 2017 Respectfully submitted, Lynne Kowal

Over 60 Club - Notice of Motion

At the general meeting on August 17th a notice of motion was passed that a resolution will be presented at the September 21st meeting to change the By – Laws as recommended by the By – Laws committee. The changes cited in the resolution will involve the following Articles and Sections; Article IV sections 4.1 and 4.2, Article V section 5.4(f ), 5.5 (b), 5.8 (b) & (c), 5.9, 5.9(b) and Article IX section 9.1. These amendments shall become effective upon the approval of a majority vote of the eligible members attending the General Meeting. Respectfully submitted, Dennis Stewart Chairman

Sick Visiting Over 60 Sick Visiting Hi Everyone! I sent a Get-well card to Lorraine Still, from all of us here. I visited with Lorraine and took her a beautiful Legion blanket, She loved the blanket! I gave a Sympathy card to the family of George Menard, from the R.C.L, Br.42. I sent a Sympathy card to Ron & Beatrice Furdyk, on the loss of his brother Joseph, from all of us here. I was informed that Jack Paterson took ill in Kenora, Ont. I phoned Jack and he said he’s doing well. Thank you. That’s my report. Pauline Todd Over 60 Sick & Visiting Phone 482-6527

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Over 60 Entertainment We all had a great day! The weather was beautiful for all the outside games. I heard everyone enjoyed themselves. Lots of members played cribbage in the games room, and for everyone else the Silver Stars were our musical guests. All and all we all enjoyed the day. This month’s winners were: Door Prize – Tucker Ettinger

Bottle Draw – Liz Flett, Sharon Thorvaldson

Meat Draw – Margaret Perchaluk, Helen Wellam,

Dexter Harvey, Evelyn Milner

We did not have any spot dances this month.

Our music for September 21st will be Topline, formally Prairie Men. See you all there.

Respectfully Submitted, Faye Drummond 204-481-3558

Ladies Auxillary

The calendar has flipped and suddenly fall is in the air. Is it my imagination or do the summer months go by faster than the winter months. September is a busy month for both the Branch and the Auxiliary. September 9th will the floor curling event. Lac du Bonnet Auxiliary will be hosting this event. Good luck to our team of ladies. September 22 is Veterans and spouse dinner. As usual prepping will be done in the morning, beginning at 10:00, with serving starting at 5.30. Volunteers needed for both times. Please call Kim if you can help. We will be having a Mug Spud fundraiser on October 22 Tickets for this event were distributed at our June meeting. Hopefully everyone has sold all their tickets and can call Kim or Susan for more. As usual we will be doing a silent auction. One of our prizes will be a food hamper so if anyone would like to donate please bring your donation to our September meeting. Hopefully everyone had a great summer and is

looking forward to getting back into the swing of volunteering again. Respectfully submitted, Debbie Rose First Vice/ Publicity Janie Smith and Andy Anderson who had just been

presented with his 'official' bartender's apron from

Liz Flett.

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SUPPORT THE TROOPS GOLF TOURNAMENT

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Chase the Ace & Meat Draw sales start 4:30

8pm – Topline Band

2 Bingo 1 pm

3

Open

Noon-7:00

4 Civic Holiday OPEN Cribbage 1:30pm Bingo 7:00 pm

5 Member’s Day Fun Darts

6 7 Texas Hold’em Poker 7:00pm

8 Chase the Ace & Meat Draw sales start 4:30 8pm – Buster Keys Band

9 Bingo 1 pm

10 Open

Noon-7:00

11 Cribbage 1:30pm Bingo 7:00 pm

12 Member’s Day Executive Meeting 6:30pm Fun Darts

13 14 O/60 Club Exec. Meeting: 1 pm

Texas Hold’em Poker 7:00pm

15 Chase the Ace & Meat Draw sales start 4:30

8pm – Rockin Horse Band

16 Bingo 1 pm

Fish Fry

17

Open

Noon-7:00

18 Cribbage 1:30pm Bingo 7:00 pm

19 Member’s Day Fun Darts

20 21 O/60 Club Gen. Meeting 12 noon

Texas Hold’em Poker 7:00pm

22 Chase the Ace & Draw sales start 4:30

Veteran’s & Spouses Dinner

8pm – Johnny Utah Band

23 Bingo 1 pm

LEGION WEEK September 17th

– 23rd

24

Open Noon-7:00 Horse Races 1 pm Horseshoes 1 pm

25 Cribbage 1:30pm Bingo 7:00 pm

26 Member’s Day Fun Darts

27

General Meeting 7:30pm

28 Texas Hold’em Poker 7:00pm

29 Chase the Ace & Meat Draw sales start 4:30 8pm – Karaoke with Wayne

30 Bingo 1 pm

Volunteer Dinner

2017 SEPTEMBER

TUESDAYS ARE MEMBER’S DAY: get reduced rates on Bar items when you show your membership card!

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Open

Noon-7:00

2 Cribbage 1:30pm Bingo 7:00 pm

3 Member’s Day Darts

4 5 Texas Hold’em Poker 7:00pm

6 Chase the Ace Meat Draw sales start 4:30

7 Bingo 1 pm Initiations & Awards

8 Open

Noon-7:00

9 Cribbage 1:30pm Bingo 7:00 pm

10 Member’s Day Darts

11 12 O/60 Club Exec. Meeting: 1 pm

Texas Hold’em Poker 7:00pm

13 Chase the Ace Meat Draw sales start 4:30

14 Bingo 1 pm

15 Open

Noon-7:00

16 Cribbage 1:30pm Bingo 7:00 pm

17 Member’s Day Executive Meeting 6:30pm Darts

18 19 O/60 Club Gen. Meeting 12 noon

Texas Hold’em Poker 7:00pm

20 Chase the Ace Meat Draw sales start 4:30

21 Bingo 1 pm

22 Open

Noon-7:00 Horse Races 1:00

23 Cribbage 1:30pm Bingo 7:00 pm

24 Member’s Day Darts

25

General Meeting 7:30pm

26 Texas Hold’em Poker 7:00pm

27 Chase the Ace Meat Draw sales start 4:30

28 Bingo 1 pm

29 Open

Noon-7:00

30 Cribbage 1:30pm Bingo 7:00 pm

31 Member’s Day Darts

TUESDAYS ARE MEMBER’S DAY: get reduced rates on Bar items when you show your membership card! OCTOBER

2017