With
the opening of the Richmond Legion Hall, the
importance of a Ladies’ Auxiliary was
recognized. On 1 April 1981, at a special
ceremony held in the new Hall, members were
inducted into the newly formed Ladies’
Auxiliary, Branch 625. Among the Legion
dignitaries attending were District
Commander, Rolly Ashman; President of the
Ontario Command of the Ladies'’Auxiliary,
Teresa Archtenberg and Zone Commander for
the Ladies' Auxiliary, Marg Featherstone.
President Frank Jefferies congratulated Pat
Loverock on her efforts to get the Auxiliary
started and called the event a “memorable
day in our Branch’s history”.
Members of the first Executive Committee
were: President, Pat Loverock; 1st Vice
President, Barbara Bennett; 2nd Vice
President, Mavis Lewis; Secretary, Hilda
Moore; Treasurer, Heather Murphy; and
Sergeant-at-Arms, Shirley Beardsell.
Other Charter members were: Donna McRae,
Joyce Lavoie, Carol Mains, Elsie Jamieson,
Dorothy Marshall, Susan Bennett, Lisa
Loverock, Bea McRae, Mabel Mann, Rosemary
Satnik, Ina Bannon, Evelyn Pickett, Heather
Bennett, and Marlene Dawson.
Ladies Auxiliaries are important components
of small Branches especially. Through their
efforts, labours, and fund raising, they
contribute to the success and well being of
the Branch. The Richmond Ladies Auxiliary
continues to play a vital role in the
Branch’s activities.
Membership
The Royal Canadian Legion Ladies' Auxiliary
is comprised of mothers, wives, daughters,
stepdaughters, nieces, sisters,
granddaughters, great granddaughters and
widows of Legion members. In some Commands,
membership is also open to women in the
community.
Any woman who is eligible for membership in
the Legion may choose to become a member of
the ladies Auxiliary only, or a member of
both. Members of the Ladies' Auxiliary
support the aims and objects of The Royal
Canadian Legion and their dedicated service
enrich the programs and activities of the
branch.
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