2010 Executive

2010 EXECUTIVE

Lorne Thorvaldson President, Poppy & Service Officer
	It is an honor to serve as President again in 2010. I look forward to the coming year in enjoying the comradeship of our members and guests and working with the Executive to continue the work of the Branch so our veterans and community will receive the support they rightly deserve. I have been an associate member of the Selkirk Legion since 2001. I was elected to the Executive in 2003 and have served as House Chairman, Ways and Means Chairman, Sports Chairman, Publicity Chairman, 2nd Vice President and 1st Vice President.
Randy Magnusson Past President, Honours & Awards
	I have been an Associate Member of the Selkirk Legion since 1997. I was first elected to the Executive Committee in 2003. I have served as Entertainment Chairman, Publicity Chairman, Special Events Chairman, 2nd Vice President and 1st Vice President. I had the honour of serving as President of Branch #42 for two year, 2007 and 2008. I am proud to be associated with the Legion and all the work we do for our veterans and community.
Dennis Stewart 1st Vice President, Membership
	I joined the Thompson Royal Canadian Legion, Burntwood Branch # 244 in 1972 as an Associate member. My father was a Hong Kong veteran and a Past President of the Pilot Mound Legion. In 1981 I transferred to the Selkirk Legion and in 1988 I started getting actively involved, assisting on work parties and marching in parades. In 1990 I was elected to the executive and served under President’s Gerry Belanger, Larry Adams, Carol Casemore, Dan Lillie and Ralph Girling. I held the office of 2nd Vice President in 1994,1995 and 1999. I was 1st Vice President in 2000. I was President 2001 and 2002. During my years on the executive I have been involved on all committees and take pride in carrying colours for the Branch, being an Honour Guard and assisting with the Poppy campaign and Remembrance Services during Remembrance week. I am a retired Manitoba Hydro employee and belong to the Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Assoc. and the Elks of Canada. My wife Ruth is a member and also my two sons and daughter-in-law.
Michael Tassano 2nd Vice President, Publicity
	I have been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #42 since 2006. I retired from the British Regular Army in 1980 having served 7 years in Germany, 3 in Cyprus and 5 in the UK. I started out as a Royal Engineer but had to transfer to the Transport Corps after 5 years. I came to Selkirk in 1980 to work at St. John’s Boys School. Within 2 years I married and moved to Saskatoon retiring there in 2002. Since returning home to Selkirk I have enjoyed volunteering for local events and wish to continue helping out where needed in the community.
Don McDonald Sgt At Arms
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Gerry Belanger House
	I joined the Royal Canadian Legion in 1978 with my father as my sponsor. Two years later, in 1980, the membership elected me as 2nd Vice-President. This was the first time an Associate member held a Vice-President position. Over the course of many years, I have held many positions of the Executive. In 1989, the membership elected me as President, a position I held from 1989-1991 and again in 2003-2004. I have worked in the Education field for over 20 years and currently am the accountant for RiverEast Transcona School Division in Winnipeg. You will notice my wife, Lyn, is a member of the Executive. We are proud that our son, Chris, right after his 18th birthday joined the Royal Canadian Legion in 2002.
Roy Anderson Sick Visiting
	I was on the Executive of West Kildonan Legion branch #30 for approximately 15 years and was President for 4 years. I ran the Meat Draw as President. As Past President I was Finance Chairman and Honours and Awards. I currently run the Monday afternoon cribbage and the Friday afternoon Meat Draw at the Selkirk Legion. I help out on bingo whenever required and am always willing to volunteer to help out if I can.
Brian Wilson Sports
	I have been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion since 1973 and have held positions at all levels up to and including Provincial President for Manitoba/North West Ontario Command. I have also held positions on committees at Dominion Command - Membership, Leadership and Development, Sports and Constitution and Laws. I look forward to working for our Branch. I enjoy all sports and also like to dance.
Lyn Belanger Navy League
	I have been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 21 years now. I am very proud to be your Second Vice President in 2007. I have also served for four years on the executive committee from 2002 to 2005 holding many chairs in that time frame. I really grew up in the Legion, as my father was very involved, he was a Past President of West Kildonan Legion, Branch #30. Through my dad, I learned how important it is to take care of our Vets and their families. Our social lives always seemed to centre around the Legion, so it was just natural for me to become a member when I became an adult. Continuing with tradition, I was very proud when my son was initiated and became a member of this great organization. I am very proud of my association with Selkirk Legion – as it brings so much to our community. Branch 42 is so lucky to have a strong membership and volunteer base. Once again, in my adult life I am finding that my social life is centred around the Legion, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Dave McMillan Ways and Means
	My first personal contact with anything military was a 5 year stint as a member of # 1181 Chapleau High School Army Cadet Corps in the mid 50’s where, upon graduation, I had attained the rank of Company Sargeant Major. Although there were temporary associations with various Legions in several locations in the interim, it wasn’t until some half century later that I began my current membership record with the organization. In the early part of this century, I joined Harry Searle Branch # 5 in my hometown of Chapleau, Ontario that was originally a British Empire Service League branch that had received its charter in 1926. I subsequently transferred my membership to Selkirk Branch # 42 in 2006 in order to be in a better position to contribute first hand to projects and undertakings leading to the successful attainment of the aims and objectives of the Branch.
Claude Gagnon Entertainment
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Eleanor Anderson Special Events
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Don Little Bar Manager
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Lori Chant Secretary
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