How are Royal Canadian Legions numbered?

How are Royal Canadian Legions numbered?

Legion Halls are numbered, for example “Branch 99 Royal Canadian Legion”. This is not a nationwide numbering system; instead, each provincial Command has its own numerical sequence.

Can you wear a hat in The Royal Canadian Legion?

Our Hat Mandate Many Canadian households observe this custom and the Legions are no different. So when you come to the Legion, we kindly suggest that you remove your hat if possible. If for some reason you wish to wear it, please feel free to do so and make it known to your server or management.

How many Canadian Royal legions are there in Canada?

There is strength in numbers. With close to 250,000 members in 1,350 branches, The Royal Canadian Legion reaches across our vast country and abroad and connects us to our past, our present and our future.

What does the Canadian Legion stand for?

Our mission is to serve Veterans, including serving military and RCMP members and their families, to promote Remembrance, and to serve our communities and our country.

Can anyone drink at the Legion?

Everyone welcome at the legion, except douchebags The misconception out there, as we hinted at, is that you have to be a veteran and/or a member to come in for a drink. You don’t, you just have to sign in as a guest. But this is a legion remember.

Where is the first Legion in Canada?

Issued in 1926, the Regina Branch is known as Branch No. 1. It resides at 1820 Cornwall Street and is the first branch of the Royal Canadian Legion to receive a charter.

Why do you remove your hat in a legion?

The prohibition of hats in a Legion is based on military tradition. It is said that in an armed forces mess all ranks are equal. By not allowing hats, officers would be indistinguishable from ordinary ranks.

Can anyone go to a legion?

You can join the Legion online at legion.ca/join. Online membership is $49.99 per year, and you do not have to be a Veteran to join. Any Canadian citizen or citizen of an Allied nation who is 18 years of age or older is welcome to become a member of the Legion!

Where is the first legion in Canada?

Why is it disrespectful to wear a hat in a Legion?

What does it cost to join the Legion?

You can join the Legion online at legion.ca/join. Online membership is $49.99 per year, and you do not have to be a Veteran to join.

What are the benefits of being a Canadian Legion member?

Offering you access to special privileges and discounts We offer Royal Canadian Legion members’ special privileges and discounts: 10% discount for Members (and their immediate family) on funeral and cemetery plans when made in advance* 5% discount for Members on funeral and cemetery plans made at the time of need.

Who can join The Royal Canadian Legion?

Any Canadian or citizen of an Allied nation 18 years of age or older is welcome to join and help us help Canada’s Veterans. Annual membership fees vary by Branch, with most averaging around $50 per year.

How much is a Legion membership?

How much does it cost to join the Royal Canadian Legion?

$49.99 per year
You can join the Legion online at legion.ca/join. Online membership is $49.99 per year, and you do not have to be a Veteran to join. Any Canadian citizen or citizen of an Allied nation who is 18 years of age or older is welcome to become a member of the Legion!

Who can join the Royal Canadian Legion?

Are all Legion members Veterans?

Am I eligible? Yes, you are a veteran. All current active duty military are eligible for membership.