DISTRICT ‘E’ SPRING 2025 CONVENTION

The District ‘E’ Spring 2025 Convention was held at Branch 147 in Barrie from April 5 to April 7.  Branch 270 Coldwater was well represented by our Branch President Anne Frankish, Past-President Norm Marion, 1st Vice-President Kari Malmström, and Betty-Jean Murray who took part as District 'E' Secretary.  Several donations totalling $7,500 were made on behalf of the branch to various approved Legion programs.  By the end of the convention, a total of $200,200 was donated by the branches represented at the convention. Branch President Anne Frankish was proud to accept a Certificate of Appreciation and a Membership Renewal award on behalf of Branch 270.

Branch 270 delegates at the District E Spring Convention, left-to-right: Branch President Anne Frankish; 1st Vice-President Kari Malmström, and Past-President Norm Marion. (Photo by Rose-Marie Lafrance) 

Coldwater Branch Past President Comrade Betty-Jean Murray took part in the convention as District 'E' Secretary.  Betty-Jean was presented a gift in recognition of her eight years' service as District Secretary.  Left-to-right: District Deputy Commander, Betty Smith; Betty-Jean Murray; and District Commander Rick Preston.  (Photo by Norm Marion)

On behalf of Branch 270 Coldwater, Branch 1st Vice-President Kari Malmström (left) presents a cheque worth $1,500 in support of the Legion's Vet-To-Vet program, during the District 'E' Spring Convention held at Branch 147 in Barrie. (Photo by Norm Marion)

On behalf of Branch 270 Coldwater, Branch President Anne Frankish (left) presents a cheque worth $1,500 in support of the Legion's Camp Maple Leaf program, during the District 'E' Spring Convention. (Photo by Norm Marion)

Branch President Anne Frankish (center) was proud to accept on behalf of the branch a membership award for achieving 100% membership renewal. (Photo by Norm Marion)

Branch President Anne Frankish (center) was proud to accept on behalf of the branch a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of the branch hosting a District Convention in 2022. (Photo by Norm Marion)

District Commander Rick Preston addresses the delegates and observers at the District E Spring Convention in Barrie.  (Photo by Norm Marion)

Past District Commander Pam Davidson addresses the audience at the District E Spring Convention in Barrie.  (Photo by Norm Marion)

Ontario Provincial Chair Lynn McClellan was the Guest Speaker at the District E Spring Convention held at Branch 147 in Barrie.  (Photo by Norm Marion)

Our Zone E4 Past Commander Shawn McKinley addresses the audience after being elected at the post of District Deputy Commander, replacing Comrade Betty Smith at the post.  (Photo by Norm Marion)

Comrade Betty Smith was installed as the new District Commander, taking over from Rick Preston.  (Photo by Norm Marion)