ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

BRANCH 288 - AIRDRIE

— Established August, 1983 —

Note to Members!

There will be a special election held on Wednesday, August 20 at the Airdrie Legion Branch 288 commencing at 7:30 p.m. come out to vote and show your support of the Airdrie Legion.

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Canada’s largest Veteran support and community service organization.

The Royal Canadian Legion cares for all those who have served our nation. As members, we show our thanks by supporting and advocating for Veterans, by remembering their sacrifices, and by continuing the tradition of service in helping our communities.

General Meetings 2025

June 16
July No Meeting
August No Meeting 
September 15
October 20
November 17
December 15 - Elections

Legion General Meeting

All members with a current membership are welcome to attend!  This is a great opportunity to discuss Branch initiatives, make recommendations, and meet your Executive Officers and Committee Members.  Doors open at 1900hrs (7:00 pm), and the meeting room is closed at 1930hrs (7:30 pm).  Please arrive on time.

President’s Message

Comrades,

As a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, I am honoured to represent Airdrie Branch 288 as President to uphold our mission to serve Veterans, including serving Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP members and their families, to promote Remembrance, and to serve our communities and our Country. Having served as your 2nd VP for the past six months, I have gained a broad knowledge regarding the workings of the Airdrie Legion. I also served as Poppy Chairman for two consecutive years, raising more than $300,000 for the Poppy Fund. 

During this past year, our Airdrie Legion has established several partnerships with local businesses and has worked alongside the City of Airdrie and ANAVET (Army, Navy, Airforce Veterans in Canada) to complete a Veterans Memorial Project along Veterans Boulevard, creating a permanent tribute to Canadian veterans.  The formal dedication ceremony is planned for September 20 and further details will be provided. 

Our Airdrie Legion currently stands at 400 members to whom we can offer a wide variety of services. The success of the Legion depends on our ability to grow membership and to raise funds through programs and events to support veterans, the Cadet Corps, and the community. 

This year’s Poppy Campaign will run from October 31 to November 10, with the Remembrance Day ceremony held at Genesis Place on November 11. Your support for a successful campaign is appreciated.

Please accept this as your personal invitation to visit the Airdrie Legion for good food and fellowship. I look forward to seeing you there!  Should you have any comments or suggestions on ways to improve our services, my contact information is shown below. 

- Bob Woods, President
Royal Canadian Legion
Airdrie Branch 288
Email: rcl288secretary@gmail.com
Cell: (613)614-2884