Our Branch

    The branch is the most important element in the Legion structure. That is because the Legion is driven by its membership and much of its good works are accomplished at the branch level. Each branch elects executive officers who in turn chair committees which actually manage the branch's involvement in Legion programs.

    At the branch level, members have the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of activities, all of which will relate either directly or indirectly to major programs. In addition, they enjoy privileges of membership: access to branch sports and social events and the wonderful feeling of comradeship and being part of a long history of service.

    Each branch, although under the jurisdiction of Provincial Command and the Dominion Command General By-Laws, must conform to the municipal by-laws of the city, town or district in which it is situated. Branches must conform to all local zoning regulations and are subject to such taxation as may be imposed.

    Our branch 412   has been in existence for 60 years. Veterans and members are very proud of their history and achievements since the inception of the Branch in 1946. On the front the Branch’s building, the sign reads: “Dom Weterana im. Gen. Wl. Sikorskiego”  “Veterans’ House commemorated to Gen. Wl. Sikorski “

    Polish Veterans with the help of the local Polish Community built it. We as members of this branch and the  and executive must  ensure that “Dom Weterana” continuous to be well and responsibly managed, remains Polish and remains as the Polish Community Center in KW area.

    Besides conducting strictly Branch meetings and other Legion business, the Branch allows the Canadian Polish Congress, Kitchener District, to have its office. The Polish Dance Ensemble “Kujawiacy”, practice twice a week in the main banquet hall, and various Polish organizations have their meetings at the Branch premises free of charge. The Branch hosts Youth Education Awards every March. and gives annually large sums to charitable causes, students’ grants to members’ children and sponsors two Polish soccer teams, English T – ball team, sponsors Canadian athletes and gives donations to the two local Hospitals