DISTRICT 'E' FALL CONVENTION 2022

Thank you to to all Delegates, Observers, and Guests who attended the 2022 District 'E' Fall Convention, hosted this year by Branch 270 Coldwater from September 30 to October 2. And thank you to all members of the Coldwater Branch and Ladies' Auxiliary, the cadets from 724 "Midland Lions" Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron and from Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Trillium in Midland, and all the volunteers who made this event the success that it was. This was the very first time a District Convention was held at the Coldwater Branch, at least according to records that go back to 1984. More than a hundred Legion members coming from the 39 branches within the district took part in the three day event. Following a Meet & Greet and registration on Friday September 30, attendees spent two days at the branch to discuss Legion issues and, well, take care of business. Activities also included a parade that marched through the downtown area and ended at the Cenotaph for a Remembrance service. More photos of the event can be seen in a Photo Album titled "District 'E' Fall Convention 2022".

PHOTO CAPTIONS:

1- Cadets from 724 "Midland Lions" Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron and from Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Trillium, in Midland, helped with the serving during the Convention banquet. (Photo by Norm Marion)

2- A Cadet from 724 "Midland Lions" Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron helps with the serving during the Convention banquet. (Photo by Norm Marion)

3- Ladies' Auxiliary President Anne McArthur (left) congratulates Jane and Jack Lauder on their 60th wedding anniversary during the Convention banquet at Branch 270. Jane is an active member of the Ladies' Auxiliary and Jack is an active member of Branch 270. (Photo by Norm Marion)

4- On behalf of Branch 270 Coldwater, Branch 1st Vice President Comrade Carol Baird presents a cheque for $1,500 in support of the Legion's Bursary program, during the District 'E' Fall Convention at Branch 270. (Photo by Norm Marion)

5- The District Council at the District 'E' Fall Convention at Branch 270. (Photo by Norm Marion)

6- A special Fallen Comrade Table was set-up in the room during the Convention banquet at Branch 270. (Photo by Norm Marion)

7- The team of volunteers from the Coldwater Ladies' Auxiliary, branch members and Cadets, who made the Convention banquet at Branch 270 the success that it was. (Photo by Norm Marion)

8- A Colour Party made up of members of various branches in the district took part in the parade and remembrance ceremony at Branch 270 on October 1, 2022. (Photo by Wanda Beaudoin)

9- The Colour Party lowers branch banners through the sounding of the Last Post, during a remembrance ceremony at Branch 270 Coldwater. (Photo by Wanda Beaudoin)

10- A wreath was laid at the Cenotaph during a remembrance ceremony at Branch 270 Coldwater on October 1, 2022. (Photo by Wanda Beaudoin)

11- The parade marches through main street in Coldwater, led by the Orillia Pipes & Drums, on October 1, 2022. (Photo by Wanda Beaudoin)

12- Comrades Rick Morse (left) and Randy Rice shared Sergeant-at-Arms duties during registration for the District 'E' Fall Convention. (Photo by Wanda Beaudoin)

13- A Cadet from Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Trillium, in Midland, is helping with the serving during the Convention banquet. (Photo by Norm Marion)

14- On behalf of Branch 270, Branch President Comrade Wayne Tutt (left) accepts a certificate of appreciation for the branch's contribution to the Military Service Recognition Book (MSRB) program from District MSRB Chair Larry Weltz, during the District 'E' Fall Convention. (Photo by Norm Marion)

15- On behalf of Branch 270 Coldwater, Branch President Comrade Wayne Tutt presents a cheque for $1,500 in support of the Legion's Youth Education program, during the District 'E' Fall Convention. (Photo by Norm Marion)