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CONTACT! Volume 6 Number 7 July 2017
www.kanatabr638.ca
President’s Report
On June 19, the three vice-presidents and I met to establish a working relationship, common goals and direction for Branch #638 and to identify any areas of concern. I am pleased to report that it was a very productive meeting. We agreed that it would be beneficial if the Senior Executive were to meet regularly the fourth Monday of each month along with Immediate Past President, Terry Jacobs, and he has accepted. Last Post - Comrade Jack Edelson passed away June 28. Comrade Jack was a Charter member and he and his wife, Annette, were big supporters of the Kanata legion in many ways. On July 4, approximately ten Kanata legion members attended comrade Jack Edelson’s graveside service, including myself. Annette and family were very appreciative. On behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #638, our deepest sympathy to the Edelson family. In celebration of Canada’s 150th, the Kanata Legion’s annual President’s Canada Day BBQ was extra special in many ways! Many thanks to those who participated in making this event as successful as it was! Respectfully submitted,
Lorraine Lapensée
From the First Vice
I am pleased to announce that the Public Relations and Marketing position has been filled. Moira Green has kindly volunteered to be the Chair of this very important Standing Committee, which has been expanded to include marketing; Moira is already very active in promoting our branch. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Terry Jenkins for his many years of service as the Public Relations Officer for the branch and his continued support as mentor. Bruce Judge 1st Vice-President
From the Second Vice
I would like to thank everyone who voted for me as your 2nd vice. I will represent the Kanata Branch to the best of my ability. I will soon be having a meeting with the kitchen manager and the L.A. to work on catering and other functions at the legion. At this time, we are not doing catering for hall rental. Thank you for your support Garth Lee CD
From the sports desk Friday, July 14, was the cut-off date for our annual golf tournament. The golf tournament takes place on July 20, rain or shine. Good luck to all who are playing. Two teams from our legion branch are heading to Petawawa from July 21 to 23, for the District G6 Golf Tournament. Good luck to both teams that are heading there. Yours in good sportsmanship, Garth Lee CD Sport Officer
From the Third Vice
It is with great pleasure that I announce the reinstatement of comrade Moira Green as Poppy Campaign Chair. Further, and equally a pleasure to announce, comrade Angie Jacklin, as Table Captain for Loblaws Centrum and comrade Gord McCaskill as Table Captain for Home Depot.
Respecting Comradeship, Amanda Robbins
Gaming
June Bingo Report Bingo events conducted: 4 Total attendance: 158 (average 39.5 per Bingo) Total Deposit to Bingo Trust: $1,948.00 Expenses Rent Paid to Branch $617.10 License Fee $192.00 Paper Cost $1/attendee $237.00 Total Expenses $1,046.10 Revenue after Expenses $901.90 20% Ops & Mntce $180.38 80% Donation Fund $721.52
June Catch the Ace Report Catch the Ace Draws conducted: 5 (draws 11-15) Total Deposit to CATCH THE ACE: $2190.00 Expenses Rent Paid to Branch $174.00 License Fee $ 45.00 Total Expenses $219.00 Revenue after Expenses $867.00
20% Ops. & Mntce $175.20 80% Donation Fund $700.80
$721.52 + $700.80 = $1,422.32 Monies generated from Bingo and Catch the Ace going to the Legion for July for Rent and Operations: $1,146.68
The Catch the Ace Club is a club where members and outsiders can pay in advance for tickets in subsequent draws. The Catch the Ace Committee can receive funds from individuals to hold in trust. The Committee meets during the week and processes the Club tickets for that week. Copies of the ticket and balances are recorded. Anyone interested, please contact: Brenda Grant, Clay Wheaton, Mary-Jo Gauthier, Dan Knighton or Moira Green to set up an account. Brenda Grant
Poppy and Remembrance Campaign 2017 Yes, I’m back as Poppy Chair and happy to do so. Our campaign begins on Friday, October 27, with a kick off wine and cheese on Friday, October 20, at 7 30 p m. All veterans, members and campaign workers are invited and encouraged to attend. The annual Remembrance Dinner will be held Saturday, November 18. Details later on. I gratefully acknowledge Angie Jacklin and Gord McCaskill who are taking over as table captains for Loblaws and Home Depot. Your service is invaluable. If you are unable to do the same job as you did last year now is the time to let me know, please. A reminder to each and every one of you that Poppy duty is not an option but a duty that you as a member have taken an oath to perform. The only exception being that physical incapacitation is the reason. Your participation enables our success and you will be contacted in October to fulfil your commitment. Suggestions for improvement are always welcome. Yours in continued service, Moira
Remembrance Services 2017 I am in the process of arranging 11 Remembrance services at our local residences and nursing homes. These services will take place the week of November 4/10 at 1:30 and 3:30. Specific venues en route. Once more, the faithful are called to participate and you are welcome to attend.
Lest We Forget
75th Anniversary of Dieppe – August 18, 2017 Please join us at the Kanata Cenotaph in Village Green, Colchester and Campeau Drive, on Friday, August 18, at 7:00 p.m. for a memorial service as we remember the many fallen at Dieppe. Wine and Cheese reception to follow at the Kanata Legion, 70 Hines Road
Public Relations We need to market our facility and promote our events. The CONTACT is one way we do that. I am happy to write an article or promote a worthwhile cause. Many of you are involved in other worthwhile community causes. Tell me about it. Congratulations to Secretary Helen McKiernan on receiving Volunteer of the Year award from The Friends of the Canadian War Museum. Well done! I look forward to receiving your input. In continued service, Moira
Cpl(Ret) Jim Gunn, Royal Canadian Regiment Korean War veteran, was laid to rest at Beechwood National Cemetery June 26. Jim was In Korea with our Ed Hollyer.
Lest We Forget ~ Moira
Veterans Appreciation Lunch, June 2017 (See last month’s edition for a write-up of the event.)
WWII Veterans
June 22, an informative and interesting presenta- tion on Dieppe featuring three speakers. Become a Friend of the Canadian War Museum. Learn about Canada's role in military history at our amazing Canadian War Museum. ~ Moira
A pleasure to meet Valerie and Graham Morgan from the U K. They were visiting with Margaret and Bruce Judge. Welcome to Kanata Branch 638! ~ Moira
Branch 638 General Meeting, June 28
Above left: Johanna Walters receives an award from the District Youth Education Officer, Tyrone Seeley Above right: Brenda Grant receives an award from the District Youth Education Officer Below: Grace Gao receives an award from the District Youth Education Officer. Grace placed first at the national level with her black and white poster. She is a student at Colonel By Secondary School.
We are immensely proud of Grace's work and hope that she continues to be successful in all that she does. Congratulations Johanna, Brenda, Lorraine, Grace and all who helped along the way.
Lest We Forget ~ Moira
Lost Trails We are establishing a "Lost Trails" column. We've lost contact with some of our former members; however, there may be other members out there who know where they are. Sue McLean has volunteered to be the contact for any information you can offer. The first person that comes to mind is Abe Zemmel. If you have information, please contact Sue McLean, Veterans Service Officer, 613-291-1038.
From the Ladies’ Auxiliary
There will not be a book sale during Friday Fish and Chips on July 28, 2017. Book sales will resume on the following Friday. Angie Jacklin Past President
Ways and Means Committee
Branch 638 Past President and Zone G6 Commander
“Happy Canada Day!”
The Kanata Legion’s annual President’s Canada Day BBQ on July 1st was a great party! Good turnout! Good Food! Good Entertainment! Good Fun! Good Fundraising!
In celebration of Canada’s 150th, extra effort and planning was made to make this year’s Canada Day celebrations extra special. The grounds were spruced up - trimming and gardening. Outdoor planters placed. Canada
Day decorations displayed! Potted plant centrepieces prepared. Hamburgers, hot dogs and a variety of salads prepared with TLC. Great music provided by singing artist Debra McCann to sing-a-long and/or dance to.
Our guests Eileen and Barbara
A very successful event with funds being raised for:
• the Homeless Veterans program through the sale of tickets for a chance to win a beautiful Canadian Maple Leaf quilt donated by the Kanata Kozy Quilters;
• the General Trust Fund through the sale of Catch the Ace Lottery tickets, and
• local veterans with donations collected at the L.A. book sale.
WW2 Veteran Bill Hoy and veteran Garry Fancy
cut the birthday cake.
Special thanks to Sobeys, Kanata North, for the donation of the food and beautifully decorated Canada Day cake. With
this generous donation of Sobeys there was no charge and thus, contributed towards good attendance and the success of the above three fundraisers.
Special thanks to the Kanata Kozy Quilters for the very generous donation of the beautiful Canadian Maple Leaf quilt. The quilt enhanced the 150th Anniversary theme and raised funds for the Homeless Veterans program. Thank you again. photo left: Moira Green and George Royle
In the event someone may have been missed in the list below, I want to thank all those who participated in putting this event together to help it become the success it was. Thank you all. It takes an entire membership to make a legion and to all those who attended and participated in the organization of it, many thanks!
Special thanks to:
• Jane Cane/ Anita Fortier / Tara Jackson Lee / Margaret Judge / Betty Ann Pollock / Amanda Robbins / June Tyrrell for the provision of salads and fruit trays;
• Gord McCaskill for approaching Sobeys for the donation of food and cake and for picking up and delivering of;
• Brenda Grant for acquiring the licence for the quilt draw, preparation of tickets, co-ordinating the sale of the tickets and the finance work; for ensuring canopy covers for the BBQers;
• Judy Homma / Terry Homma / Mary-Jo Gauthier / Gord McCaskill for the many hours of gardening and putting up the Canada Day flags in the patio;
• Jo Anne and Joseph de Lepper and Judy Homma for the donation of flower pots and planters;
• Judy Homma for the preparation of potted plants as table centrepieces;
• Judy Homma for the donation of the mason jars; Judy Homma and Mary-Jo Gauthier for attaching the donation signs onto the mason jars; Jackie Terris for designing the donation sign;
• George Pollock for ensuring there was enough gas in the BBQs and enough kitchen supplies; for the treasurer-related work for this event;
• Lynn McPherson for co-ordinating the volunteers;
• Bob Thomson for hall set-up, clean-up and take- down;
• Nancy Deterding / Mary-Jo Gauthier / Terry Jacobs / Dan Knighton / George Royle /Camillo Sorgini for hall set up and table setting;
• Yves Grimard / Mark Hunter for bartending;
• Padre Bill Prentice for a special GRACE;
• Terry Jacobs / Bruce Judge / Dan Knighton for BBQing;
• Garry Fancy / Lydia Fancy / Mary-Jo Gauthier / Moira Green / Angie Jacklin as servers and clearers;
• Angie Jacklin as Kitchen Co-ordinator, Runner, Dishwasher;
• Moira Green as photographer, pianist, miscellaneous;
• Terry Jenkins for logistics, promotion; photography;
• Sheila Taylor and Jackie Terris for distribution of door prize tickets;
• Clay Wheaton for sale of Catch the Ace Lottery tickets;
• Helen McKiernan and Amanda Robbins for sale of quilt tickets;
• Helen McKiernan, Doug Rowland, Amanda Robbins for finance administration
Michael entertains us with his break dancing. Well done!
Jo Anne and Joseph de Lepper
Alison Smith Welsh wins the Quilt! Congratulations!
Foreground: Gerry Dore and Moira Green
Our guests
Bill Molnar and Nancy Deterding
Source: Ottawa Community News.com
Jack Edelson, a Second World War vet, remembers the
days of fighting overseas. - Photo by Kristy Wallace
Jack Edelson had a personal connection to Jews who were
rounded up, persecuted and murdered under Nazi rule during
the Second World War.
“I happened to be Jewish and I felt
obligated. When I started to hear
about it, I knew I had to do
something,” said Edelson, now 86,
from his Richmond Road
apartment.
But his Canadian pride was also
another reason why he knew he
had to join.
“Canada was asking for us,” he
added. “And us as young fellas,
we had our ways of doing things.”
Edelson was 19 when he decided
to fight in 1943. A graduate of
Ottawa Technical Secondary School, he joined the air force
to become a wireless air gunner.
When he left, he said he was leaving immediate family
behind.
“I had friends, but nothing really serious,” he said.
Edelson was devoted to the cause, and said he often tried not
to think about the bad things that could happen – including
death.
“It’s better not realizing what you might be getting yourself
into, and not knowing the worst,” he said. “You wouldn’t
end up not going if you thought about it.”
He said one of the things he remembers struggling with was
taking orders from somebody else. He laughs as he admits
he’s never liked doing what people tell him to do.
But one of the more serious aspects of war he remembers is
seeing planes shot down, and having to clean up the
wreckage and bodies.
He never saw concentration camps first-hand, and he
considers himself lucky for that.
At his homecoming, Edelson said his family had a big party
planned. He said his mother looked just as young as she did
when he had left a few years before.
“My mother was fortunate to be a young-looking person and
she always liked young people,” he said.
He remembers how happy his mother was when he returned
– but she had made mutton as his first real meal back home.
“My favourite was lamb stew and she made it when I left,”
he laughed. “I smelled the odour but it wasn’t pleasant to me
because we had so
much mutton
(overseas). I think I
embarrassed her.”
Edelson said he was
fortunate that he
didn’t suffer from
mental problems like
post-traumatic stress.
The most he suffered
was occasional dizzy
spells, which his
doctor said was
related to tension.
While he doesn’t consider himself religious, he believes that
someone was looking after him while he was at war. He
believes in God – and, even Jesus.
“I was on my own to try and make a life for myself, and you
have to think positive and think of the mistakes you make,”
Edelson said. “I just believe in others and try and do better.”
He added that after the war, he wasn’t a victim of anti-
Jewish discrimination – except the Knights of Columbus
wouldn’t accept him when he worked as a watchmaker
downtown after the war.
He said he was always fortunate enough to stand up to
somebody discriminating against him and could always
defend himself. Edelson was usually well-received and well-liked by people.
He added that he and two other guys from the air force
became friends despite their backgrounds.
“Johnny was French Catholic and when he joined the air
force he could hardly speak English,” he laughed. “His
father couldn’t believe that two of his best friends were a
Jew and a Protestant.”
After his watch making business, Edelson started a kosher
catering business downtown at Bank and Albert and would
deliver regularly to the Westboro area.
The war veteran recently moved into an apartment on
Richmond Road and is a member of the Kanata Legion.
This year he helped sell poppies around Kanata and will be
remembering the fallen this Remembrance Day – including
his own family members.
“I’ll remember my late father-in-law who fought in the First
World War,” he said.
Kanata Legion & Ladies’ Auxiliary
Weekly ongoing activities
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thurs. Friday Saturday
Bingo 12:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lounge is Open 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Drop in for a visit!
Coffee Club 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Fish ‘N Chips & Ladies’ Auxiliary’s Book/DVD/CD Sale 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (No L.A. Book sale the last Friday in July & Aug.)
Lounge is open 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Drop in for a visit!
Upcoming Events & Meetings
Be sure to mark these important dates on your calendar! July 20, 2017 – August 31, 2017
Date & Times Event / Meeting Details Fee Cut Off Date
Thurs. July 20
Register
before 12:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Kanata Legion’s
14th annual Golf
Tournament
Dinner after Golf
Stittsville Golf Course – Encourage
all to enter a team of four or if cannot
round up enough for a team, sign-up
and you will be assigned to a team.
Help support the “Soldier On”
program!
Menu: Chicken Souvlaki, Greek
Salad, Rice Pilaf, Roasted Potatoes,
Baklava
Catered by Greek on Wheels
$85.00/person
$20.00/person
for dinner only
July 14, 2017
July 14, 2017
Friday, July 28
6:30 p.m.
Pot Luck & a Movie Movie – Hidden Figures
Pot Luck
No fee – pot
luck
Confirm
attendance &
potluck item
on sign-up
sheet.
Saturday, Aug. 12
9:45 a.m.
Bus departs from
RCR 4:00 p.m.
Bus trip & lunch to
Rideau Carleton
Raceway Casino
Cost of bus ride $8.00, plus $2.00
gratuity is based on 35 passengers,
but costs may vary pending total
attending;
Buffet lunch optional; at own expense
Fees as
described in
detail column
Sign-up early
Friday, Aug. 18
7:00 p.m.
At the Cenotaph
Wine & Cheese
Reception to follow
Remembering the
fallen at Dieppe –
75th Anniversary
Memorial Service
Wine & Cheese
reception
Service in memory of Dieppe
7:00 p.m. at the Kanata Cenotaph
Friday, August 18, 2017
Wine & Cheese reception to follow at
the Kanata Legion, 70 Hines Road
No fee Not Applicable
2017-18 EXECUTIVE CONTACTS Updated July 12, 2017 President Lorraine Lapensée 613-831-8319 [email protected] Past President Terry Jacobs 613-836-1730 [email protected] 1st Vice-President Bruce Judge 613-599-3553 [email protected] 2nd Vice-President Garth Lee 613-282-9724 [email protected] 3rd Vice-President Amanda Robbins 613-552-3541 [email protected] Treasurer George Pollock 613-836-2530 [email protected] Secretary Helen McKiernan 613-592-4036 [email protected] Chaplain Rev. Canon Dr. William Prentice 613-592-4426 [email protected] General Trust Fund Tara Jackson Lee 613-402-1798 [email protected]
IT Computer Angie Jacklin 613-599-6737 [email protected]
Legion Seniors Margaret Judge 613-599-3553 [email protected]
Membership Brenda Grant 613-832-4127 [email protected]
Policy & Procedures Doug Rowland 613-592-4036 [email protected]
Poppy Campaign Chair Moira Green 613-592-4036 [email protected]
Public Relations Moira Green 613-592-3376 [email protected]
Recruitment/Retention George Royle 613-591-5598 [email protected]
Sgt-At-Arms Bob Thomson 613-831-8221 [email protected]
Sports/Track & Field Garth Lee 613-282-9724 [email protected] Training Organ. Development
Bruce Judge 613-599-3553 [email protected]
Veterans Services Sue Mclean 613-291-1038 [email protected] Youth Education Brenda Grant 613-832-4127 [email protected]
OTHER CONTACTS Bldg. Grounds & Maint. George Pollock 613-836-2530 [email protected]
George Royle 613-591-5598 [email protected]
Bar Manager Mark Hunter 613-592-2270 [email protected]
Bursary Officer Angie Jacklin 613-599-6737 [email protected] Cadet Liaison Officer Denis Pelletier 613-721-3819 [email protected]
Foot Care Clinic Betty Ann Pollock 613-836-2530 [email protected]
Gaming/Bingo Clay Wheaton 613-592-5417 [email protected]
Hall Rental Pierre Forget 613-850-3638 [email protected]
Hospital & Home Visits Bev Connell 613-591-9797 [email protected]
Honours & Awards Terry Jacobs 613-836-1730 [email protected]
Kitchen Mgr./Catering Gaëtan Chartier 819-639-9343 [email protected]
La Liaison Officer Bruce Judge 613.599.3553 [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Lorraine Elmas 613-729-8695 [email protected]
Poppy Trust Fund, Chair Doug Rowland 613-592-4036 [email protected]
Volunteer Co-Ordinator Lynn Mcpherson 613-821-7450 [email protected]
L.A. EXECUTIVE 2017-18
President Betty Ann Pollock 613-836-2530 [email protected]
Immediate Past President Carole McCaskill 613-623-7559 [email protected]
1st Vice-President Suzanne St. John 613-839-0320 [email protected]
2nd Vice-President Judy Homma 613-592-9627
Treasurer
Secretary Angie Jacklin 613-599-6737 [email protected]
Executive Committee Bev Connell 613-591-9797 [email protected]
Executive Committee June Tyrrell 613-599-5037 [email protected]
Sgt-At-Arms Nancy Medynski 613-435-6033 [email protected]
CONTACT! is published monthly by RCL Branch 638 in Kanata, Ontario. The views expressed in the newsletter are those of the contributors of the editor, and not necessarily those of the Royal Canadian Legion or Branch 638. CONTACT! is edited by Lorraine Elmas [email protected]
