Branch General Meeting of Members
& Election of the 2026 Executive Committee
Sunday November 23rd
Upstairs Lounge
Registration at 2:00 pm – meeting starts at 2:30 pm

The meeting will start with the election of the Executive Committee.
You must be a member in good standing at the Branch to participate in the election.

View the slate of 2026 Executive nominations

We look forward to all member input and support on the 23rd

Meat Draw follows the meeting starting at 4:00 pm.

The Branch is looking for a volunteer to serve as Branch Website Curator, continuing a role that has been carried out with dedication for many years – since 2017to be exact.

This position ensures the website reflects the activities and values of the Billy Bishop/Kerrisdale Legion and the communities it supports by keeping information current, engaging, and accessible for all visitors. The role may involve following external posting requirements to ensure important information is shared with the membership, as well as occasional redesign and improvements to enhance usability, appearance, and functionality.

Familiarity with WordPress (or similar content management systems), Elementor, and basic web editing tools is helpful, but a willingness to learn is the most important. Members interested in this opportunity are warmly encouraged to contact the Branch for more information and next steps.

Thank-you to Michaela Chan and classmates!

Br. 176 Billy Bishop/Kerrisdale Legion would like to thank 12th grader Michaela Chan and her classmates at Vancouver’s Little Flower Academy for their thoughtful thank-you cards presented to the Branch during Remembrance Week.

She noted, “We would like to deliver to your Royal Canadian Legion 176 members greeting cards of thanks, gratefulness and sincere appreciation for the bravery your members have shown in order for our younger generation to have a peaceful and safe country to live in.” The cards may be viewed at the bar downstairs.

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Thank-you to all these local sponsors who helped make Remembrance Day 2025 at the Branch such a tremendous success!

Thank-you also to all our members, guests and neighbours who visited The Billy during the course of the day.

And, most especially, the entire Branch Executive extends our most heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers who pitched in! Special thanks to Anne Woodruff as our volunteer coordinator.

We could not have done it without you all.
With gratitude and immense appreciation, The RCL #176 Executive.

Our annual Legion Week Open House was held Sunday, September 21, 2025. We thank all who attended.

Special thanks go out to:
– the Kits Point Military Museum Board and James Fletcher, particularly for hosting wonderful tours of our amazing artifacts on display on our walls
– the Cobs Bread Kerrisdale Bakery location and their operator , Danny Goepel for generously donating the lovely baked good treats for attendees
– The Citadel Canine Society showcasing the amazing work that they do – Our Branch is proud to support this deserving charity.

Effective January 1, 2025 Membership Dues are $75.00.  

Members are advised that 2026 membership stickers are now available at the bar for those members who joined or renewed their 2025 dues by spring 2025. 2026 Membership dues ($75) are payable by December 31, 2025. When paid by November 30, 2025, your name will be entered into our annual Early Bird Draw and one member receives their 2027 dues paid by the Branch. Members who have not renewed their 2026 dues by January 31, 2026, are no longer Members In Good Standing.

New and renewing members now have the option to choose either the traditional plastic card OR the new Digital Card that can be saved to your smart phone. To receive the Digital Card, you need an email address on your Legion membership profile.

Digital Legion Memberships 
Click here to learn more.
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Please note: 
Much more parking is now available in front of the Branch and on the surrounding streets in the Kits Point neighbourhood, as the City of Vancouver has recently installed paid parking meters. The cost is now $1.50 per hour to park on the street. If you have Veteran’s plates, you can park in metered spots for free, and also at any EasyPark (e.g. at Kits Beach by the tennis courts).

We would like to thank everyone that has so generously donated to our building upkeep and urgently needed repairs. With the funds raised so far, we were able to update our building electrical, and renovate the upstairs hall, not only updating the aesthetics, but also addressing hazards, now making it a safe and inviting space for our members and guests to enjoy.

We still have much needed building projects that need to be addressed, and the next focus is to update the kitchen area. Our appliances are well beyond their life expectancy and starting to fail. With further funds donated, we will be appropriating them towards the kitchen update.

If you find it in your heart to reach out, anything helps – there is no minimum amount. The Billy has served the community for many many years, and now depends on the community for their generosity to help with the crucial repairs.

The link to the Go Fund Me page is located at the bottom of this post.

On behalf of your Branch Executive, thank-you! To those who have already donated we are so very grateful and THANK YOU!

PLEASE SUPPORT THE BRANCH
IF YOU ARE ABLE

We all know that nothing happens in isolation; it takes a community banding together to thrive. Please help us if you have the inclination, or  a few hours a week to spare and/or any of the “special skills/experience” that may be identified below. Please contact us at: billybishoplegion@gmail.com. Thank-you!

Volunteers Required (for many different activities- always):

• to assist on event nights especially those nights with a dinner service, like our Traditional Roast Beef Dinners served on Saturdays. If you are able to help out please contact:  Natasha Smiljanic at (778) 882-7808 or you can also send an email to Natasha@yellowdoors.ca
• to assist with the maintenance of our website
• to assist our very busy House and Grounds team; be it helping with a work party, wanting to prettify our outdoor patio, or providing specialized trade and maintenance skills. Please contact us at:  billybishoplegion@gmail.com. 

Recycling:

When you take back your recycling to a Return-It Express, please consider donating 1 or more bags to the Branch. Simply use our Phone Number 6047384142 for the clear sealed bag(s) tags. Click here for additional information on the Return-It Express program.
The environment and the branch thanks you!

OCT 2024 – RECOMMENDATION & THANK YOU!

 The branch recently engaged the services of “Absolute Roof Solutions” of Vancouver to inspect and repair our membrane flat roof. Their service from start to finish from all of their staff was commendable. The completeness of the job from starting photos to final photos provided and the excellent workmanship by Gregory Schrimbit was exceptional. We highly  recommend this roofing company.

A great big thank you to Komo roofing for completing the replacement of the Gable Roof at the branch on time and on budget. Dealing with Kevin Luethi was a pleasure and seamless. The project was completed without interference with Branch Operations or with member access. 

Our sincerest recommendations for workmanship, scheduling and all aspects before, during and after the project.
komoroofing.com
778-888-0449
info@komoroofing.com

Our House and Grounds team is busy at work with anticipated needed work parties in the near future. We’ll keep you posted!

A  HUGE THANK YOU –  to all who volunteer their time and energy to the branch.

Your help is so greatly appreciated – THANK YOU!!