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Royal Canadian Legion: Dieppe Branch #90
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Legion News
Today's Royal Canadian Legion comprises 600,000 members, consisting of 1,800 branches. Despite the military atmosphere, legion branches are places where their members associate and co-operate freely, leaving social status, politics, and religion outside their premises. Branches are organized into zones and districts under the jurisdiction of Provincial Commands.The Royal Canadian Legion Testament Articles of Faith
Whereas The Royal Canadian Legion was founded upon principles, which endure today, and will serve well all who belong or may belong in the future including, among others - • A solemn remembrance of Canadians who gave their lives so that our nation might be free. • Loyalty to the sovereign and to Canada. • Safeguarding the rights and interests of the disabled, the widows or widowers and dependents and all who served. 
• Maintaining our right to encourage our people and nation to every possible support to peace at home and throughout the world.• Maintaining in and for Canada the rule of law - encouraging the national and united spirit - ordered government - and striving for peace, goodwill and friendship between Canadians and among all nations. • Advocating the maintenance in and by Canada of adequate defences. • Retaining the spirit of comradeship forged in wartime and nurtured in peacetime to the benefit of the history and unity of the nation. Remembrance
That those who died in the service of the nation will always be remembered together with their widows and widowers. We will remember them.That Rememberance Day shall remain and be reverently observed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of each year by us and our successors. Lest We Forget. Membership
That The Royal Canadian Legion remain strong and united. That those who served or are serving or have served in the armed forces of our country together with their widows or widowers and dependents and such others as from time to time are admitted and subscribe and continue to subscribe to our purposes and objects, shall be encouraged to belong provided always that we shall remain democratic and non-sectarian and not affiliated to or connected directly or indirectly with any political party or organization. That so long as veterans remain, or their widows or widowers, they shall be fully and adequately represented in all the councils of The Royal Canadian Legion. Future ex-service persons shall enjoy the same privileges in perpetuity. History
Dieppe Branch #90, Royal Canadian Legion began with the determination of one man who saw the necessity for a legion branch in this suburban area.Colin James Dawes who was a long-time resident of Waverley and very familiar with the area, carried out a complete survey and determined that there was sufficient numbers of ex-service personnel in the Fall River, Lakeview, Waverley, and Windsor Junction areas to form a legion branch. He held several meetings with Provincial Executives and received the necessary documents to complete and forward back to Provincial Command. Colin received the Imperial Service medal in recognition of the meritorious service to King and Country which he had rendered. He was discharged on December 31, 1918. An organizational meeting was held at the Waverley Amateur Athletic Hall in Waverley on February 12, 1946. Colin Dawes assumed the Chairmanship and briefly addressed the meeting, explaining the many advantages that the veteran is entitled to and can receive by becoming a member of the Legion. The selection of a name for the branch was brought before the meeting for discussion, recommendations were submitted by Veterans of the First World War and the Second World War. The meeting was attempting to find a name of a battle where Canada played a prominent role and in particular where Nova Scotians were involved. Dieppe seemed to be the most obvious choice because of Canada's most important participation in which the 2nd Canadian Division was involved. The name Dieppe was chosen unanimously. Booking Special Events at the Legion
Members and their children receive special rates for bookings at our branch. Book today for anniversaries, parties, weddings, birthdays, retirements, business meetings, club meetings, memorial services, conventions, reunions, and other special occasions. The Ladies Auxiliary serves all occasions if required. |
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