Branch 233 has been a beehive of activity this past week.

We started the week off Monday with Nominations and Elections for the 2006-2007 term and the winners are: President, Frank Lomack; 1st VicePresident, Comrade Ron Simms; 2nd Vice-President, Comrade Bill Cooke; 3rd Vice-President, Comrade Ed Kelly; Sgt-AtArms, Comrade Tim Rutledge; Executive - Comrades Geoff Hosking, Cathy Connelly, Helen Fleming, Irene Jones, Darrick Landry and Lorne Lundy; Appointed Officers: Secretary, Jill Broyden; Treasurer, Joyce Catcher.

Sixty-four members enjoyed a delicious Roast Beef Dinner prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary and ninety-three turned out for the General Election Meeting.

Speaking of the Ladies Auxiliary, thirty L.A. members were royally treated to a scrumptious dinner and fun evening on the Branch last Saturday. Fully clothed male members of the Branch waited table and dutifully remained at the beck and call of the ladies throughout the evening. Comrade Len Slaney provided tunes on his accordion during dinner. President Lomack presented L.A. member June Hughes with the Ken Manwell Backbone Award for outstanding service to the L.A. and the Branch.

At Monday's General Meeting, Honours & Awards presented 50 year Service Medals and Anniversary Pins to Veteran members Jack Campbell and Jack Catcher.

On the Sports Scene, Dart League members Len Slaney, Maggie Stewart, Ron Simms and Bob Stacey finished off the season Saturday winning the last game of the playoffs. District Mixed Darts in Everett on Saturday, April 29th.

Friday Members Night Out is featuring CC's Homemade Meat Pies at $4.00 from 5 p.m. until 7 and Darren Carr is scheduled to entertain from 6 p.m. until 10. Saturday's

Karaoke provider this week is Jill Phillips 'Howling Wolves'.

Hello once again from Branch 220. We had a busy April with all the usual meetings, Monday Euchre, Thursday Bid Euchre, Saturday Meat Spins, Cadets, Darts League and so on.

We extend sincere thanks to our membership and community for a successful "Benefit Dance" held here April 15 for Veteran Don and Paulette Smith. Special thanks to DJ Terrence Anthony, our own Ladies' Auxiliary for the lovely lunch, Comrade John Cunningham and local businesses who donated fabulous prizes: Giant Tiger, IGA, John & Lin's No Frills, Creative Hair Salon, Marj's Hair Salon, Melina Prentice, Phil & Lisa Norris, The Bride's Studio, Rose Elsdon of Branch 233, Orangeville, Joan Nasato, Linda Wright, Devil's Pulpit and, especially Sue Emeny for being our chair and

decorating the hall for this event. This was a perfect example of what Legion is all about!

Our volunteers haven't slowed down either during April they have refinished the hardwood floor in the Games' Room and it is beautiful looks like new.

We will hold a Smart Serve Course on Sunday, April 30 only $45.00, call to register 925-3800. This is a course that everyone could use, and with it, you can earn some extra money bartending.

And since I may not be able to do this column every week due to some health issues, I'll update you all right now on what's lined up for May. The 5th, our euchre team heads to Essex to (we hope) become Legion Provincial Champions. On the 7th we hold our monthly Breakfast & Flea Market call to reserve a table to sell your wares, only $10.

Hoping for some nice weather soon, 'till next time yours in comradeship.

LEST WE FORGET BY MARIBEL TOWNSEND

Branch 220, Shelburne