The Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion had its past-president’s dinner on Thursday night, in which they elected some new members of the executive.
The evening started with legion president Lyle Dukart and District 1 commander Roberta Taylor delivering speeches.
Dukart spoke fondly of the branch’s triumph over a difficult year and thanked the members for their contributions and hard work.
Dukart then won a certificate of merit that was presented by Taylor. The legion hosted the provincial convention in October and Dukart’s certificate of merit was issued from Saskatchewan command to the legion in appreciation for the work done in being able to host the convention.
During his speech, Dukart noted $26,000 was raised for the poppy fund through the sale of poppies prior to Remembrance Day.
The legion also elected and installed new members for the executive on Thursday night, including Wayne Evenson, Tyson Wilhelm, Danielle Evenson, Connie St. Onge, George Kingdon, Sandra Isbister and Sharren Dukart.
“Your election to the executive committee is an indication of the highest order … by the members of this branch … with the other elected officers, bear the full responsibility of the conduct of the affairs of this branch and of the Royal Canadian Legion as directed by its general membership,” said Taylor just before the new members were officially sworn in.
Willie Forrest was elected to the position of sergeant at arms and Cort Baker moved into the position of assistant sergeant at arms.
The legion has had a very successful year with many community members and organizations helping the legion into the next year, Dukart said. Looking forward in 2018, the legion will be hosting the provincial and dominion eight-ball billiards tournaments and continue on with the work that happened in 2017.
