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2009
Honours and Awards Night
Special Thanks to Joan White for Organizing the Event
Pictures Courtesy
of Don Edwards
Comrade James Ash 50 Year Member James Ash received his 50 Year Membership Medal Past Officer Medal With Sergeant At Arms Bar Certificate of Appreciation
Margret Armstrong Certificate of Appreciation
Jenny Behing Certificate of Appreciation
Bill & Dorothy Benson Certificate of Appreciation
Joanne Bodnar & Larry King Certificate of Appreciation
Alister Burns Certificate of Appreciation
Jennifer Campbell Certificate of Appreciation
Gord Cormie Certificate of Appreciation
Bob Done Certificate of Appreciation
Barbara Done Certificate of Appreciation
Francine Doucette Certificate of Appreciation
Debbie Giles Certificate of Appreciation
Bill Harris Certificate of Appreciation
John Howie Certificate of Appreciation
Heather Orleck Certificate of Appreciation
Jane Pettersson Certificate of Appreciation
Jan Pettersson Certificate of Appreciation
Bill & Wanda Pitchforth Certificate of Appreciation
Edward Powell Certificate of Appreciation
Bonnie Woods Certificate of Appreciation
Bonnie and Bob Woodward Certificate of Appreciation
Don Edwards Certificate of Merit
Lona Heard and Mary Ashton Special Certificate
Donna Bunting
Recieved Earlier
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(Photo Not Available) Bill Harris gives an acceptance speech while Pres. Donna Bunting looks for the microphone plug. Gord Cormie accepts the Past Officer Bar on behalf of Alan MacGregor
For always being there when the call goes out! Poppy, Cookie Fundraisers For help with many functions throughout the year- SuperBowl Electrical help all year long and not responsible for the lightning strikes! 50/50 Draws, Meat Rolls, Posters, Poems/Essay Contest Poppy, Speaking Engagements (Youth)
50/50 Draws, Meat Rolls, Colour Party, Poppy 9x, Vet's Dinner
Colour Party, Poppy, Youth Education - Public Speaking, Vet's Dinner
Poppy (18x), Vet's Dinner, Public Speaking Youth
Public Speaking (Branch & Zone), Posters, Poems & Essay Contests
Dart Cabinets, Renovations
Summer BBQ's
Wanda accepted on behalf of Bill who was recovering from hip surgery. We hope you are doing well Bill and look forward to having you back soon.
Donations to Golf Tourney & Raffles
Poppy, Vet's Dinner, Dinners
They hid Bob's under Bonnie's certificate to show who is really in charge.
Memorial Book and Wall, Website, Colour Party, Vet's Dinner, Poppy
Bonnie Woods accepts Certificates of Merit on behalf Lona and Mary for their work on the Childrens' Christmas Parties this past 8 yrs.
Donna recieved a special certificate from Margret Armstrong (L) and Judy Piche (R) because she is always whinning she never gets one. Chance are this won't be the end of it.
Comrade James Ash 50 Year Member

20th Anniversary
Pictures Courtesy
of Don Edwards
Greeting The Special Guests 20th Anniversary Chairman Bill Harris introduces the head table.
Guests and members begin gathering for the 20th Anniversary of Branch 637 celebration Heather Orleck plays hostess greeting guests and members as they arrive. L-R
Anniversary Chairman Bill Harris, Deputy Zone F Commander Lorraine Duncan, Heather Orleck, Tres. Margaret Armstrong, 3rd VP Alan MacGregor, 1st VP Judy Piche, Pres. Donna Bunting
The arrival of special guest Ontario Provincial Command Pres. George O’Dair with wife, Elizabeth
Father Toon shares a moment with Deputy Zone F Commander Lorraine Duncan Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Forsyth, CD discuss the certificate inducting Sir William Stephenson into the American Military Intelligence Hall of Fame he will present with LCol David Rubin, KStJ, QC Pres. Donna Bunting opens the ceremony with a few comments while Father Toon looks on. Father Toon opens the ceremonies with a prayer of thanks. (L-R)
3rd VP Alan MacGregor, 1st VP Judy Piche, Ontario Provincial Command Pres. George O’Dair, Mrs. Elizabeth O’Dair, Branch 637 Pres. Donna Bunting, Padre Father Toon 20th Anniversary Chairman Bill Harris welcomes guests
Ontario Provincial Command VP Ted Kwan and wife
Ontario Provincial Command Pres. George O’Dair
President Fred Anderson Korea Veterans Association
Brooklin Branch #152, 1st VP Doug Cook (L) and Deputy Zone F Commander Lorraine Duncan (R)
Pres Mitch Lutczyk Polish Veterans' Association
Ontario Provincial Command Pres. George O’Dair delivers a rousing speech.
……and the odd joke or two.
Gifts for our honoured guests
Pres. Donna Bunting hands out our new Highway of Heroes T-shirt and branch pin to 2Lt Kurelo
Branch Pres. Donna Bunting hands out our new Highway of Heroes T-shirt and branch pin to Capt. Dale Gray
Pres. Donna Bunting hands out our new Highway of Heroes T-shirt and branch pin to our own MCpl Rick Kurelo
MCpl Rick Kurelo (L) shares a few experiences and laughs with Pres. Donna Bunting (third form left) while thanking the Branch for their support while on his recent tour in Afghanistan. Looking on is entertainer Terry Bennett (second from left) and Heather (R)
Our very own MCpl Rick Kurelo unveils Pres. Donna Bunting with a portrait of him and his crew during his recent tour in Afghanistan. We are all grateful and proud of Rick for his service, returning to us safely.
MCpl Rick Kurelo presents Pres. Donna Bunting with a portrait of him and his crew during his recent tour in Afghanistan. Rick, an Oshawa firefighter also received the Firefighter of the Year award May 12, 2009.
Portrait of Rich and his crew during his recent tour in Afghanistan
Special Guest LCol David Rubin, KStJ, QC, 2nd Intelligence Company, Canadian Land Forces Central Area, shares his first hand experiences with Sir William Stephenson.
Comrade Bruce Forsyth, CD shares his knowledge in researching Sir William Stephenson and Camp X. Bruce is an accomplished journalist and has been published in numerous magezines.
Comrade Bruce Forsyth, CD tells of his experiences and year long efforts on bringing home the certificate inducting Sir William Stephenson into the American Military Intelligence Hall of Fame
Cmdr. George O’Dair (L) and 20th Anniversary Chairman Bill Harris (R)
Comrade Bruce Forsyth, CD reads the inscription on the certificate inducting Sir William Stephenson into the American Military Intelligence Hall of Fame.
President Donna Bunting receives the duplicate certificate inducting Sir William Stephenson into the American Military Intelligence Hall of Fame from Comrade Bruce Forsyth, CD.
President Donna Bunting extends the thanks of a grateful Branch to Comrade Bruce Forsyth, CD.
Banquet Chef Red Huse thanks the guests for their tips and dedicates them to the Children’s Christmas fund as usual. Well done as always Red!
Thanks to all the helpers and servers too! Without you we couldn't have made this happen. James Ash receives his 50 year member pin from Cmdr. George O’Dair
.....and can't figure out what all the fuss is about! Congradulations Comrade! President Donna Bunting prepares the closing ritual I am not saying what Red is looking for but there is a thin chance he will find it.
The work is not over for our wonderful kitchen staff and Red is still looking.
Entertainer Terri Bennett rounded of the evening with her special talents. Our own Terri Bennett drove 4 hours to help us celebrate this special night with her usual talent of music and song. Thanks Terry for your love and dedication to the Branch.
Guests and members begin gathering for the 20th Anniversary of Branch 637 celebration

Wednesday
Nite Dart League Awards
Pictures Courtesy
of Don Edwards
Just one of the door prizes. Danny Discovers A Missing Desert Tray The Reason You Don't Become Captain High Personal Points and Most Double In's High Baseball In A Single Game High Baseball Single Inning
You want what...........? I am not asking what the $20 was for.
Red, Dave and Danny serving up the feast! Singer/Guitarist John Anthony tunes up for the nights entertainment. L-R
Ed Running, Mike Hensman, Christa Nizio, Joyce Huse, Dave Ashton
Oh the humanity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! L-R
Barb Brisbois, Cindy Outram, Dave Barnoski, Mary Ashton, Jo-Ann Dignard L-R
Shad Rathburn, Karel Rohacek, Lona Heard, Cheryl Jackson
Missing: Mel Leonard
L-R
Jo-Ann Dignard, Barb Brisbois, Dave Barnoski, Mary Ashton, Cindy Outram
Mike Hensman and Mary Ashton Danny presents Kellie (R) and Mike (L) their $20 Canadian Tire gift cards. Dave Barnoski and Mary Ashton L-R
Bill Malloy, Liz Dickinson, Bill Ashton, Jim MacDonald
Missing: Judy Piche
Singer/Guitarist John Anthony blasts away with song and great music. Singing along was no problem either, sort of by the look on Dave.'s face! Thank-you from all of us for your years of hard work and dedication to the league. It has certainly been a job well done and appreciated.
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