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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION (BC/YUKON)
TVS BRANCH 44
Fluoroscope 2015
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RESIDENT’S REPORT
Hello Comrades;
Our Mission
I would like to open by first extending condolences on behalf of myself and the Branch
to John Griffith’s family. John passed away recently and had been a long time
member of Branch 44 and an integral part of the Branch's success. He served the
Branch in many capacities, most notably as a founding member of the TVS Key Tag
program and a vociferous advocate for our veterans. Thank you John.
Thank you to all those who attended our March St. Paddy`s Day General Meeting
where we had the opportunity to savour some fine Irish fare prepared by Stephen
Tresidder and fine Irish soda bread made by myself, Jane Anderson and Barb Walter
Venne. As always, thank you to Kandys Merola for her endeavours on the
entertainment committee bringing it all together and making it a fun evening.
Also, thank you to Shawn Venne and Robin Crickmay-Schaff for volunteering their
time to do an audit and prepare the Internal Audit report.
I feel I should note that I was selected as the new Deputy Vancouver Zone
Commander where I will serve alongside Jane Anderson, Zone Commander, who of
course, is also our second Vice President. In those capacities we attended the most
recent BC /Yukon Provincial Executive Council meeting.
Is To Serve
Veterans and
Their Dependants,
Promote
Remembrance
and Act
in The Service
of Canada
and its
Communities
SPRING FUNDRAISER; just wanted to get your attention. We are currently in the
process of preparing for our fundraising event, and for those that may want to help
please contact Brenda or Barb Walter Venne. Most importantly, I ask as many of you
as possible to participate at the event to help raise as much funds as we can so we
can give more to the community.
In closing, I hope you are all having a Happy Easter season and are enjoying our
marvelous spring. Come join us at our April 16th meeting in celebrating the season.
WELCOME NEW MEMBER
In Comradeship,
Peter Merola, President
Douglas Chow of Burnaby
THIS ISSUE
Calendar...
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Correspond, Birthdays
3
Last Post
4
Sick & Visiting
5
Membership Recruit-
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New Chelsea Society
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Contact Us
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ONATIONS - THANK YOU
We thank Blaine Scott of
Ladysmith for his generous
donation to General Funds.
Much appreciated!
General Meeting
April 16, 7:00 PM
Refreshments
and food.
Bingo for cash
prizes following
the meeting.
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Vimy Day Commemoration
ISTORICAL WAR DATES
April 21/22, 1915 - Battle of St. Julien (Ypres)
Commonwealth
War Graves Section
Mountain View Cemetery
Fraser Street at 39th Avenue,
Vancouver
11:00 AM Sunday,
April 12, 2015
April 9, 1917 - Battle of Vimy Ridge
April 24, 1951 - Battle of Kapyong, Korea
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B VETS
“TB VETS WEEK
MAY 4TH TO 10TH, 2015”
JOIN TB VETS TO
CELEBRATE THEIR
70TH ANNIVERSARY
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DUCATION AWARD
APPLICATIONS
The Education Committee meets
in July and November of each year.
Application deadlines are June 30th and
November 30th for the award year ended
June 30th of the following year
whether courses start in September
or the following May.
If you are being waitlisted somewhere
apply for your award anyway.
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL
NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Applications are available through the
Branch Office or on our website.
Awards are also available through the
National TVA-TVS office.
Branch Awards are given for up to 5 years.
Award recipients who are no longer eligible
for a Branch Award can apply
to the National office.
If you are eligible for a Branch Award you can
choose to apply to the National office instead
of the Branch, but not to both.
National applications are available
through the Branch 44 office.
Monday, May 4th
George Derby Centre for a
Commemorative Ceremony with
Consulate of the Netherlands
and the BC Government. “TB
Vets Week to be Proclaimed”.
At the Vancouver Art Gallery,
festive Street Canvassers
offering butterfly lapel pins for a
donation to TB Vets.
Call Sharel at 604.874.5626 for
more event details.
Check out TB Vets new website
to learn more about the new
symbolism of the butterfly
www.tbvets.org
TB VETS ~ 70 YEARS AND
NOT OUT OF BREATH YET!
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ALENDAR
April
3
Good Friday
5
Easter
7
Executive Meeting 7:00 PM
9
Vimy Ridge Day
12
Vimy Day Commemoration
Mountain View Cemetery
11:00 AM
16
General Meeting 7:00 PM
May
4
Executive Meeting 7:00 PM
18
Victoria Day
21
General Meeting 7:00 PM
23
Pub Night being held at the
Kerrisdale Branch
June
1
Executive Meeting 7:00 PM
5-7
Convention in Abbotsford
18
General Meeting 7:00 PM
21
National Aboriginal Day
July and August
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APPY
BIRTHDAY
TO ALL!
David Walter
Glen Hill
Jordan Simmonds
Kelley-Lynne Ross
Mary White
Don Richardson
Heddy Bing
Aaron Stringer
Joan Haws
Mark Priestman
Doug Cumberland
Scott Cumberland
Joseph Ward
Jim MacKay
David Hill
Glen MacGregor
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INNERS
March 19, 2015
General Meeting
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ORRESPONDENCE
Surrey Women’s Centre thanks the Branch for their donation.
Roland Daoust’s wife Beryl of Vancouver sends her best wishes to all Branch
members. Roland passed away in 2007. He was always proud to be a branch
member.
Evelyn Berry of Vancouver, Beryl Daoust of Vancouver and Boycie Unwin of North
Vancouver thank the Branch for their Easter Cards and Doreen Jones of Vancouver
thanks the Branch for her Christmas gift.
Door Prize:
Bob Underhill. Bob
donated the funds back to
the Branch. Thanks Bob!
Bingo:
Lai Ping Chow
Larry Chow
Margaret Rogers McKay
Douglas Chow
Ev Harris
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AST POST - John Griffiths
GRIFFITHS, John Mark
It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing, of our father John Mark Griffiths at the
age of 95, on March 6th. Dad was born on July 9, 1919 in Gwaen-Cae-Gurwen, South Wales
to Edgar James and Lizzie Kate. He was predeceased by his wife Eileen Grace in April of
2011 and brothers Tom and Marshall and sister Marian. He is survived by his children: Gail
(Richard), Mark (Livvy); grandchildren: Sam (Shawna), Sara (Charles), Denielle and Grant;
and great- grandchildren: Gage, Angus, Kristopher, Abigail, Amelia, Tycesen; his brother
Donald and extended family. Dad came to Canada in 1931 with his mother and two brothers,
Donald and Marshall (brother Tom and sister Marian were born in Canada), settling on the
West Coast. Dad served overseas during WWII with the RCASC, returning to Canada in 1943 suffering the effects
of tuberculosis. Dad was greatly assisted by the Tuberculosis Veterans Association – Branch 44 during this time.
After convalescing in Victoria for a year, Eileen and John met and were married in Vancouver in 1945. Mom and
Dad lived in North Vancouver until 2006 when they moved to Vernon. Dad loved to travel and took many trips,
mostly on his own with a backpack staying in hostels. But a favourite was the one he and Mom took to Australia
and New Zealand. Next to travelling, Dad loved to fish and in his trusty Gai Mar II he spent many hours in the "salt
chuck" trying to catch the big one! Dad had a number of careers over the years, his pride and joy being the work
he did with the TB Vets- Branch 44 as their General Manager. He worked tirelessly to develop the Tag Association
and assist fellow veterans during his tenure with the Branch. The family would like to thank the staff at Canterbury
Court for their kind care and friendship; the IHA Care Aides who visited Dad daily; the staff at Vernon Jubilee
Hospital on both the 2nd Floor West and 3rd Floor North during his last weeks and Dr. Borchert and his staff.
~Grffwys mewn heddwch Dad~
A Celebration of Life Tea will be held Saturday, April 11, 2015 between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at Canterbury
Court (3011 Gateby Place, Vernon). You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family's
on-line obituary @ www.MyAlternatives.ca.
Veteran Life Member of Branch 44 for 71 Years.
Daughter, Gail Hamilton, has been an Associate Branch 44 member for 28 Years.
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AST POST - MARGARET PEGGY TAPPING
Margaret Elizabeth (Peggy) Tapping
TAPPING, Margaret Elizabeth (Peggy) September 12, 1923 - March 11, 2015 (Born Margaret E. Insley of
Vancouver, BC). Mom passed at peace and ready to be with Glen. As a nurse at St. Paul's, Vancouver, during
WW II, she contacted Kidney disease which she fought to the end and it finally took her at the Priory Hospital,
Victoria. She was a true example of the last great generation. She had a long fulfilling life and enjoyed her family
and friends which was a very large group. Eastern Star was a big part of her. Peggy is survived by her 2 sons,
Craig and Ross, her 3 grandsons John, Ryley and Reid, her brother David (Joyce) and sister Sheila (Doug) and
the large extensive family group. Peggy wanted to thank all her family and friends for a beautiful long enjoyable
life. She wished her ashes be put by her husband Glen Tapping, at a simple graveside ceremony this summer in
Revelstoke, BC.
Peggy was a proud supporter of the Legion. Peggy’s husband, Glen Tapping, passed away in 1998. Glen was a
Past Branch President and 53 Year Veteran Life Member of Branch 44. Peggy always considered herself a
Legion member. Five years ago when she learned she was not actually a member she immediately filled out the
application form and joined as an Associate. Her son Ross has been a member for 19 years and grandsons;
John ,11 years and Ryley, 9 years.
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EMBER’S CORNER
Norman Wheeler, in Newfoundland, is an Ordinary Member at the Deer Lake Branch and is also a Dual Member
of Branch 44. Pictured above on the right is Norman receiving his 1st Vice President Officer’s Medal from the
Deer Lake Branch President. Norman is wearing a neck brace because he fell while trying to catch his dog. In
the newspaper article you will notice Norman on the far right marching in the Remembrance Day Parade.
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ICK AND VISITING E.. by Catherine Schaff
We all at Branch 44 were sad to hear of the passing of John Griffiths in Vernon. John was the backbone of
TB Vets in the early years. Peggy Tapping in Victoria also passed away. She was a strong supporter of the
Legion and a proud Legion member. We send our sincere condolences to the families.
Ruth Hurley still has her arm in a sling but sends her best wishes to all at Branch 44.
Jim Irvine received a round of applause upon his return to meetings after his fall.
Skip Skipworth does not venture far from home. He is still waiting for hip surgery which he expects will be done
sometime in May.
Roy Carlson, a Branch 44 veteran, now living at Inglewood Care Home in West Vancouver has been moved
from the 2nd floor to the first floor where he is doing well.
Jean Reynolds in Osoyoos is back home from the hospital after undergoing hip replacement surgery.
Joe Sharples was unable to attend the meeting as he is feeling under the weather.
Sharon Burke has not been well. We send her our best wishes.
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PEAKER SERIES
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EMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN
APRIL 16 GENERAL MEETING
October 1, 2014 to June 15, 2015
PRESENTATION
Winner drawn at the June 18th General Meeting
by Lin
Chen
1st Prize: $150
2nd Prize: $75
3rd Prize: $35
Each time you recruit a new member your name goes in the draw.
The more members you recruit mean more chances for you to win!
With
BC Centre for Elder
Advocacy and Support
Do you have a husband or wife who is not a member?
Son or daughter?
How about that friend with asthma? (or any respiratory ailment)
Discussing: Elder Abuse
Let’s do our part to build our membership and keep Branch 44 thriving!
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HEQUE PRESENTATION
Vancouver Minor Baseball
President Peter Merola presented Nadia Borean,
Fundraising Coordinator and Tony Borean, Vice
President with Vancouver Minor Baseball, with a
cheque in the mount of $600.
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OMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
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NITIATION
March 19th General Meeting
President Peter Merola, Comrade Douglas
Chow, Sgt-At-Arms Steve Cochrane.
Welcome Comrade Chow!
CHAIR - BARB WALTER VENNE
BC Children’s Hospital - Child Run.
On behalf of member JoAnn Whiting. Good luck JoAnn with the run and your fundraising efforts!
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BRANCH 44’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
ITALIAN PUB NIGHT
May 23rd at 5:00 PM
THREE COURSE DINNER
HELD AT THE
KERRISDALE LEGION BRANCH
2177 WEST 42nd AVENUE, VANCOUVER
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EW CHELSEA SOCIETY
CHAIR - BARB WALTER VENNE
Received full funding from BC Housing for the cost of
their new computer system. Cost $87,000.
Rent increases beginning in July were approved for all
properties. They range from 1% to 2 ½% depending on
the property.
Currently doing suite inspections for all 1,056 suites.
Terry Alleyn retired from head office. He was responsible
for creating Chelsea Park and had his fingers in every
New Chelsea project. He will be missed.
Project 9 in Burnaby, Chelsea Heights, requires all 38 out
dated furnaces to be replaced.
We need items for the auction.
If you have your own business or work
for a company that would be willing to
donate something that would be very
helpful. Cash donations also help
towards our goal. Donations can be
brought to the Branch or we
can pick them up.
Monies raised are given to Community
Organizations helping seniors and
underprivileged children
lead healthy, happy lives.
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Project 14 in Burnaby, Chelsea Village, needed a boiler
room upgrade which cost $121,000. They were able to
get grants and rebates from BC Housing and Fortis BC to
recover $76,000.
Project 15 on Vanness Avenue in Vancouver had a major
security breach on December 24th. Mailboxes were
broken into as well as the site office. As a result, for
tenant safety, all locks were re-keyed at two properties.
They are now changing the way they do things with
regards to private information kept onsite; office safes,
security alarms and cameras.
They are still involved with the process of acquiring
Stamps Place, a 10 acre property in East Vancouver.
OKE
One day my Gramma was out, and my Granddad was in charge of me.
I was 2 1/2 years old and someone had given me a little 'tea set' as a gift. It was one of my favourite toys.
Granddad was in the living room engrossed in the evening news when I brought him a little cup of 'tea', which was
just water. After several cups of tea and lots of praise for such yummy tea, my Gramma came home.
Granddad made Gramma wait in the living room to watch me bring him a cup of tea, because it was 'just the cutest
thing!' Gramma waited and I came down the hall with a cup of tea for Granddad, and she watched him drink it.
Then she said, (as only a Gramma would know), "'Did it ever occur to you that the only place she can reach to get
water is the toilet?"
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Website: www.legiontvs44.com
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FLUOROSCOPE EDITOR
Comrade Brenda Jacobs
PRESIDENT
Comrade Peter Merola
BYLAWS
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Glen MacGregor
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EXECUTIVES:
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