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: 14-- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1977 wi Guest speaker, Bing Forbes, Provincial Com- mand President. Clare Nightingale, left, received a citation for his devoted work from Bing Forbes and Branch 419 president Jack Lee. Three Old Bills were present a ES ; t the b. anquet, f \ "We are in no position to allow any group of radicals * to destroy our country for their own private gains," Bing Forbes, Provincial Command President told a. large gathering at the Port Perry Legion last Saturday night. Co This statement was just one of many made by the guest speaker at the Legions Remembrance Day Banquet. B During the banquet, a special presentation was made to Comrade Clare Nightingale for his tireless and devoted work to the Legion. This framed certifi- cate was presented by Mr. Bing Forbes and Branch 419 president Jack Lee. Many of the head table guests who included Bill Pearson, representing the Old Bills; Rev. Bob Braun, Jack Lee, Bing Forbes, John Maw, M.C., Merrill Dunn, Mayor Lawrence Malcolm, June Simms, president of the Ladies Auxiliary and Jack Cook Jr., representing the Associate members address- ed the gathering. But it was Mr. Forbes address that stirred the audience and earned him a standing ovation. He spoke not only on National Unity, but the future of the Legion, and the Poppy. According to Mr. Forbes, "today, the future of the Legion represents a most serious challenge to all of us. Consideration must be given to our existing problems with a new approach and outlook. The Legion requires, now more than ever before, a new approach to programs, with the need for administrative changes and a continuity of committees at all levels. We talk about giving a vote and the eventual take over by non-service type mem- bers and there is serious concern on the part of many of our members concerning the manner in which they will carry on our Legion -tradition. Strong . and effective Leadership must be assert- ed, with the necessity of leaving with them a mean- ingful purpose - one that is at least equal to, if not better than, the one we have come to know over the years, passed on to us by our predecessors. As Legionaires, we have a responsibility not only to ourselves but to the Legion, / rom left, George Crozier, Bill Pearson, who represented the Old Bills at the head table, and Vince McNenly. to give proper guidance, leadership and training 'whenever necessary in order to prepare them for the role that they will play as our 'leaders to tomorrow. To our Membership who continue to believe that the future of the Legion belongs to you and' I, - no greater mistake can be made. For the most part, we hdve a few years in front of us, there- fore, the future of the Legion, if there is one, belongs to the . | youth of our nation, not only in our organization, but in all aspects of life. This alone should tell you that the Associate Member is most capable of serving, therefore, I am confident that they can successfully conduct the affairs of the Legion of tomorrow. After all, it may be your son or your daughter who will govern the forces of the organization and if you are apprehensive about this, then we have "a troubled organization. Serious consideration must be given to the future of "The Poppy" and what will happen to our "Poppy Day' in the ensuing years. There is the necessity of a different approach with new ideas if the Poppy is to survive, today we continue to promote a program with ancient ideas. Poppy must take on a new meaning and significance that will carry the tradition of remembrance in the minds of all Canadians for years to come and at the same time express the true feelings in a meaningful way through the proper use of funds collected. Remember, they are public funds, held in trust by the Legion and I have never known them to belong to you or I as individuals. May I suggest that for the moment, we dwell on the ° most serious problem of all "Canadian Unity" and what it should mean to all of us as Canadians. A number of years ago, Sharing some commradeship before the banquet were, left rear, Jack Rashotte, district Poppy chairman; John Maw, vice-chairman Provincial Action Committee; Hank Prysky, Ontario Command correspondent. Front left, Jack » | » Lee, Branch 419 president; Bing Forbes, Provincial Command Merrill Bunn, District F Commander. 3X Fed Y as 4 » Ay ERR 2 4 CCH ARONA CSL a tion J iF 40 « | } Re TY 4 WON RS BU LB Ss PO -~ Legion Holds Remembrance way of life, freedom for all, regardless of our back- ground or ethnic origin. We were then and continue to + ¢ - be, Canadians. many of us joined the arm- ed forces, with a common cause, to serve our country, to keep it strong and united. We served to preserve a ge FA % - b » Lal e X ¢ Y ¥ x . Wt ¥ » Nes Parade Master, Len Nichols of the Uxbridge = | * Legion Pipe Band leads the parade up Queen Street to Scugog War Memorial Library for the laying of the wreath. ub bd « President and