Colborne Legion

MEMBERSHIP

You don’t have to be a Veteran to join the Legion! Legion members care deeply about supporting the men and women who serve our country and want to make a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families, contribute to our communities, and Remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Country.

When you join the Legion, you support the many services we offer to Veterans, serving military, RCMP Members, and their families. Your membership also helps provide essential services within our communities, including seniors support services, housing and care for the elderly, drop-in centres, Cadets, youth and sport programs, and much more. There are many ways the Legion gives, and by joining you give too.

There are FOUR types of membership!

Ordinary (Veteran, serving or retired)
Associate (Family Members of a Veteran)
Affiliate (voting) (No connection to the Military)
Affiliate (non-voting) (No connection to the Military)

Show your Support - become a Members today. The Legion is Canada’s foremost Veteran support and community service organization. Join now and help us improve the lives of those who served, support our communities, and remember the Fallen.

WHY JOIN THE LEGION?

You honour and support Canada's Veterans when you join, but there are other member benefits, including:

A Legion membership card and official Legion pin
A paid subscription to the award-winning Legion Magazine
Access to exclusive member items on the Legion Poppy Store
A Member Benefits Package with great savings and deals

Have questions or would like to become a Member, please contact Membership Chair, Lynn Falconer at colbornelegion@gmail.com

BRANCH EXECUTIVE

2019/2020 EXECUTIVE

President John Ton
Immediate Past President Patti May
1st Vice Chris Swoffer
2nd Vice Lynn Falconer
Secretary Melissa Lilje
Sgt. At Arms John Lilje
Padre Jean Wilson

Execute Committee

Larry Dadson
Linda Ferguson
Kevin O'Gorman
Howard Siddall
Tracy Singleton
Barb Smith

Chairs:

Larry Dadson - Bursary

Linda Ferguson - Honours & Awards

Lynn Falconer - Membership/Public Relations/Leadership & Development

Kevin O"Gorman - Youth Education

John Lilje - Veterans Services

Marlene Harnden - Poppy

Tracy Singleton - Financial

Barb Smith - Sick & Visitation

Chris Swoffer - Property/Sports

John Ton - Ways & Means

or E-mail president@colbornelegion.org

OUR HISTORY

Named in Honour of Charles Rutherford

The Branch originally received its charter on February 26, 1931 with sixteen charter members. The charter President was Comrade Charles Bugg. The Branch was named in honour of then Lieutenant Charles S. Rutherford, a local veteran who served in WW1 and had earned the Victoria Cross, the Military Cross, and the Military Medal while serving overseas.

Charlie served again during WW2 and left the services with the rank of Captain. In 2002 the Branch applied for and received their charter in the name of Capt. Charles S. Rutherford VC, MC, MM to reflect his rank on leaving the military.

Branch Locations

The Branch met in a storefront in downtown Colborne until they were able to obtain the former Colborne Public School building which was located where the Branch now stands. The school burnt down in the early seventies and was replaced with the current building . The current building was opened in the mid-seventies.

Ladies Auxiliary Charter

The Ladies Auxiliary was chartered on June 24, 1935 with seventeen charter. Throughout the years, the Ladies have been a strong and important presence in the life of the Branch.

NOTE: as many of the Branch records were lost in the fire, we lack many details of our history. If you have details or even photos of the Branch’s early years.

CONTACT US

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MEMBERSHIP

HALL RENTALS

BRANCH EXECUTIVE

2019/2020 EXECUTIVE

BRANCH 187 LADIES AUXILIARY

THANKS LINDA FOR A GREAT TRIBUTE TO THE LATE SIR RICHARD LOADER

HONOURS & AWARDS - MARCH 23, 2019

OUR HISTORY

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE DARTS & POOL PLAYERS 2018/2019