The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 281 The first elected officers were as follows: George E. Hayunga, President; Harrison M. Fannon, 1st Vice-President; 2nd Vice-President, Metro J. Yakymishen; A. Cundall, Sergeant-atArms; Metro Szydlowdki, Secretary/Treasurer. They continued to meet in the town hall until 1950, when Mr. W. Coppell, a Veteran of the Boer War and the First World War, donated a lot at first Avenue East on which they would build the Legion Hall. Legion members and local volunteers erected the building, which became a center for various Legion and community events. In December 1955, the Porcupine Plain Ladies’ Auxiliary received their charter. They supported the Legion and community with various fundraising activities until they relinquished their charter in 1989. In the early years, the Inter-Branch "Thunder Mug" Fun-spiel was enjoyed by all. Other activities enjoyed by the Branch included darts, card parties, etc. Annually, on November 11th, a well attended community Remembrance Day Service is held. The Branch supports the 745th Porcupine Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, the local health care facilities, and various youth scholarships. A dream of the members was realized when, in July 1994, with the help of surrounding communities and Legions, a Cenotaph was built beside the Community Hall. Due to declining membership and lack of funds, it was decided to sell the Legion Hall to Jamie Vaughn in December 1996. At the present time, there are twenty-three members: six Ordinary members and seventeen Associate members. Branch executive officers are: Gordon Farley, President; Richard Messner, Secretary/Treasurer; Ed Konchakowski, Sergeant-at-Arms. Meetings are now held in the Clubroom in the public service building. PORCUPINE PLAIN BRANCH 308 (...Cont’d) The first recorded Branch meeting was February 11, 1946 in the Municipal office. The first President was Bob Davis, and Secretary/Treasurer was Dick Harcourt. Twenty-four attended, and dues were set at $5.00. Comrade C. Thompson was Zone organizer. In October 1946, the Branch applied for a charter, with the first twenty going as charter members. The Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Leroy Legion was formed on November 28, 1946. Seventeen ladies were initiated as members. In 1947, half of one wing of an H hut was purchased for $375.00 from #5 B & G for a Clubroom. The Ladies’Auxiliary supplied furnishings for the hall and kitchen. With many alterations, it still serves. After years of planning, the Branch got their Cenotaph finished and dedicated in July 1959. Among the many worthwhile Legion Auxiliary community projects were the furnishing of a room at the Le Rose Lodge, implementing of the first Donor's Choice Drive and organizing of Girl Guides. Margaret Headrick capably acted as Zone Representative for four years. In 1963, the Branch recognized the following Life members: Comrades Barclay, Bernard, Burt, Merrit, and Woods. Of these WWI Veterans, the last survivor is Comrade Burt at age 95 years. On July 3, 1976, the Branch held a Charter Members Night to honor its founders. Only eight members were on hand. Today, there is one Life member, fifteen Ordinary members, one Associate member, and one Honourary member. The Ladies' Auxiliary has seventeen members, which includes three generations. The Ladies’ Auxiliary holds a place of high regard in the community. LEROY BRANCH 309 ~ Closed “We Will Always Remember”
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