Youth

Contests are held each year just prior to Remembrance Day by local Legion branches throughout Ontario Command. Winners of local contests have the opportunity to compete against other branch level winners at zone level, zone winners participate at district level, district winners at provincial level, and provincial winners then compete at the Dominion or national level. . Dates and deadlines at branch level are determined by their Branch Youth Education Chairman. After judging has taken place at branch level, First Place winners will be forwarded to zone. The Branch Youth Educational Chairman is Comrade Bert Boehme.

The 2011 Poster (Colour and Black and White) and Literary (Essay and Poem) contests, as in previous years, are open to school age children in the Barrhaven area. Cash prize awards of $2,120.00 are available and will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category as selected by a panel of judges. Contest entries are to be dropped-off at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 641, 3500 Fallowfield Road Unit #3, Nepean, ON, K2 4A7, Attention Youth Education Officer NLT 5PM 18 November, 2011. There will also be a Public Speaking contest. This year's event will be held at the Orleans Royal Canadian Legion Branch 632, 800 Taylor Creek Drive, 3 March, 2012. Contest details may be found at the links below.

Important Dates:
Deadline for Literary and Poster Contest entries is 18 November, 2011
Poster and Literary Contest Awards Ceremony will be held 14 January, 2012
Public Speaking Contest will be held 3 March, 2012

Contest information and forms

• 2011 Poster and Literary Winners

• Literary Contests Guidelines 

• Poster Contests Guidelines

• Public Speaking Guidelines

• Contest Judging Guidelines

• Speach Entry Form

BURSARY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Bursary Program is designed to assist students entering or continuing their post-secondary education, including courses and programs of a technical and vocational nature, outside of and beyond secondary school. Approved bursary assistance is not based upon scholastic standing but rather on the successful admission status to a post secondary institution or successful completion of one or more years leading to a recognized degree, diploma or certificate. The Bursary Chairman is Comrade Tim Walton.

The Branch can also arrange for members and Veterans to visit and speak to classrooms & group about Remembrance and their experiences. The Youth Chairman is Comrade Bert Boehme

For more information and the closest Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion please contact Branch 641 at 613-843-8691.

 

Youth  Links :

	Literacy & Poster Contest Entry Form
	Youth Public Speaking Contest  - Overview
	Cadets Canada
	Veterans Affairs Canada Youth & Educators Resources
	Bursary information for Zone5

 

 

 

 

Seniors

The Royal Canadian Legion's commitment to seniors dates back more than 50 years to when branches first got involved in building low rent apartment units for elderly veterans, widows and their dependents. Today, most branches conduct seniors' programs or provide services focussed on health care, home support and housing. At the national level there is advocacy for seniors' rights and their well being. As well, support is given to the work of other organizations such as Alzheimer's Canada. The Legion spends approximately $2 million and contributes 447,000 volunteer hours annually to help thousands of seniors across the nation.