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Back Row Left to Right: Joe Sherring, Tony Bratschitsch, Mark Mainprize, Sergeant-at-Arms Jim Byron, Colour Party Commander Greg Sherring, Gord Kennedy, Chris Slote, Steve Holgate
Seated Front Row Geoff Hodgson
Missing from picture: Dorothy Foord, Gary Jamieson (RIP - 3 days after picture)
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Picture courtesy Paul Wright 2023
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Back Row Left to Right: Joe Sherring, Chris Slote, Colour Party Commander Greg Sherring,
Sergeant-at-Arms Jim Byron, Geoff Hodgson and Tony Bratschitsch
Front Row: Dorothy Foord
Missing from picture: Jan Whiting, Mark Mainprize, Gary Jamieson
Picture courtesy Paul Wright 2018
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Colour Commander Greg Sherring (905) 537-5995 |
Colour Party Report - May 2025 Monday, 5th May, 2025: “Liberation of the Netherlands” service at St. Elizabeth’s Village in Hamilton at 10:30am Sunday, 1st June, 2025: “D-Day” and Annual Church Service at St. James Anglican Church on Melville Street, Dundas at 10:30am Thursday, 3rd July, 2025: “House of Providence” parade and picnic. At St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas in the parking lot on the east side off Overfield Street on the west side of the Villa. Thursday, 21st August, 2025: “Cactus Parade and Festival” weekend. Parade begins at 4:30pm. Tuesday, 11th November, 2025: Remembrance Day Parade and Service in Dundas. Parade steps off from Memorial Square at 10:15am. The Colour Party is always ready to have new members join them, so if you would like to know more about this award-winning group call the Legion Office at 905-627-7221 or myself at 905-537-5995. Greg Sherring - Colour Party Commander
Colour Party Report - February 2025 The Colour Party members are having to deal with health issues and for a time cannot perform their duties. If anyone is interested in checking out just what the Colour Party does and their duties come by on most Tuesday evenings at 7pm at the Legion. Have a talk with the members and watch or maybe join in on a practice in the upstairs Banquet Hall while we get ready to march for indoor events and outdoor parades. We are a great group of members and have a fun time out in the public when we parade carrying the flags of our country and also our military. Call or inquire at the Branch (905-627-7221) or Greg Sherring (905-537-5995). Greg Sherring - Colour Party Commander
Colour Party Report - November 2024 - No Report this Month
Colour Party Report - August 2024 The Colour Party will be joining the 2024 Cactus Festival Parade on Thursday, 15th August. We will be behind the Dundas Pipe & Drum Band who will be leading the parade. The parade will again be forming up at the Dundas Drive-In Park where the band will head out the park gates and proceed down Cross turning east on Park turning right on York and turning right on King where the parade will follow to the Lions Community Center then turning left on Market past the G.L. Grightmire Arena to Mill Street. The parade will disburse there. Branch 36 will be having a tented table on King Street during the festival weekend, stop by, ask about the Colour Party, they are always looking for members to join or just come out to see what the Colour Party does in the community and at parades. Ask about the “Catch the Ace”, inquire about the workings of the Legion, ask about the sports that Legion members are involved in such as Darts, Pool, Shuffleboard, Golf and 8 Ball - there are competitive and fun leagues for all. The next big event will be Monday November 11 for the annual Remembrance Day Parade. For more information about the Colour Party call me at 905-537-5995. Greg Sherring - Colour Party Commander
Colour Party Report - May 2024 The Colour Party will be just as busy this year as they were in 2023. Parading the Colours at many local and not so local indoor and outdoor events in April, May, June, August and November. Local Events: Sunday - 7th April - Honours and Awards Banquet at Branch 36, Dundas Saturday - 20th April - Allan Cup at the J.L.Grightmire Arena, Dundas Sunday - 5th May - “Liberation of The Netherlands” 80th Anniversary Celebration at CWH (Canadian Warplane Heritage) at Hamilton Airport. Sunday - 2nd June - “D - Day” & Church Service at St. James Anglican Church, Dundas. Wednesday - 26th June - “House of Providence” Parade & Picnic at St. Joseph’s Villa, Dundas Thursday - 15th August - Dundas Cactus Parade. 11th November - Remembrance Day Parade, Dundas Anyone wishing to join the Colour Party please see one of our members or contact the Branch office at 905-627-7221 or myself @ 905-537-5995 Greg Sherring - Colour Party Commander
Colour Party Schedule item: Added 31st January, 2024: The Colour Party will be appearing in the opening and closing ceremonies of the Allan Cup in Dundas - Starting Friday, 19th April, 2024 - times TBA. Colour Party Report - February 2024 An exciting year 2023 turned out to be as we attended 2 new parades for us. We joined the Chippawa Branch from Niagara Falls where we lead the Annual Welland Rose Parade in June and our inaugural entrance in the Dundas Cactus Parade and again having the Colour Party from Chippawa join us on our home turf. Last November’s Remembrance Day Parade was a big success with many changes and additions that occurred before, during and after the parade. The Colour Party would like to thank everyone that participated in the draws after the Remembrance Day Parade and during the Christmas Eve afternoon get-together in supporting the branch Colour Party’s expenses. Just so you know, the support that you're giving us helps immensely, because we are now the only operating Colour Party in our Zone. From the Colour Party to each and every one of you - Happy New Year. Watch for us in 2024 as we will be present at: Honours & Awards Banquet(5th April), Branch Election(1st May), “Liberation of The Netherlands” 80th Anniversary Parade at the Hamilton Warplane Heritage Museum(5th May), D-Day Church Service(2ndJune), Welland Rose Festival Parade, Brantford Military Museum Open House, Dundas Cactus Parade(15th August), Sobeys (Ancaster) for the Poppy Champaign and our Annual Remembrance Day Parade(11th November). Greg Sherring - Colour Party Commander
Colour Party Report - November 2023 August 17 the Colour Party marched the flags in their first Cactus Parade. Joining the Colour Party were Officers CO 2Lt(N) Michael Sweika, TO 2Lt(N) Michael Harris with 5 of their sea cadets from RCSCC Dundas. Four members of the Br.396, Chippawa Legion from Niagara Falls and Veteran John David from the Dundas Air Force Club. It was a memorable experience, as we will join in this parade for years to come. Our next parade will be the annual Remembrance Day Parade on Saturday, 11th November to begin at the Dundas Firehall, parading up King Street to the War Memorial at the Community Centre. After the ceremony the parade will continue up King Street, passing a viewing platform, which will have one of our Vets, Leo Shaidle who is 100 years of age, then parade up to the Dundas Legion for comradeship, awards, and draws. Interested in joining the Colour Party? Enquire at Br.36 Dundas Legion, or talk to any member of the Colour Party. Greg Sherring - Colour Commander 905-537-5995
Colour Party Report - August 2023 The Colour Party participated in the Welland Rose Festival Parade on Sunday 18th June. 4 members attended the last-minute invitation. Steve Holgate participated in his first major parade since getting his medical permission to return to his duties. Well done, Steve.
Greg Sherring - Colour Party Commander
Colour Party Report - May 2023 The Colour Party is well on their way to getting back to pre-covid parades and are available when asked to carry the flags for most worthwhile occasions. The Colours were carried for the February 28th Zone Meeting at Branch 36. The Colour Party was also on hand for our General/Executive Meeting on March 21st as well as this year's Honour & Awards Banquet which was held on Sunday March 26. Upcoming events for the Colour Party: Saturday April 29th: The 100TH Birthday celebration for Veteran Leo Shadle at our Legion Banquet Hall. Friday May 5th: Attending the Annual "Liberation of the Netherlands" church service with wreath laying, guest speakers and Parade at St. Elizabeth's Village at Hamilton's west mountain location on Rymal Road at Garth Street. Wednesday May 31st: Invited with the Dundas Drum and Pipe Band for a “House of Providence Picnic” at St. Joseph's Villa at 12:30pm on Overfield Street. in Dundas. Sunday June 4th: At St. James Anglican church for the Annual D-Day Service. Thursday August 17th: The Colour Party has been accepted to march right behind the Dundas Drum and Pipe Band in this year's Annual Cactus Parade starting at the Drive-In Park.
The Colour Party has a new member, Robert Bolton, a Veteran of 12 years from the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. We welcome back Steve Holgate who has been given the medical clearance to resume his duties and carrying of Colours Greg Sherring - Colour Party Commander - 905-385-5539
Colour Party Report - February, 2023 Your Colour Party would like to thank those that came out to the branch on Christmas Eve for an afternoon get together. A heartfelt appreciation to those that bought raffle tickets to support the Colour Party. Congratulations to the four draw winners of two bottles of red wine. Without your support, the Colour Party wouldn’t be able to function. Carrying the flags in the Dundas and area parades throughout the year is a joy not only to the spectators, but also to the Colour Party. The Branch 36 Colour Party would like to give a shout out and a thank you to: RCSCC Dundas Sea Cadets, 2865 Hamilton Wentworth Artillery Cadets, and 735 Firebird Squadron Air Cadets, as well as their past and present Commanding and Support Officers for training and allowing the cadets to stand in, and carry with the Colour Party on numerous parades. The Colour Party needs more members. Member numbers are getting low due to health, family obligations and scheduling conflicts. Other branch Colour Parties have folded due to non-involvement. Don’t let this happen to your Colour Party. Come to the Legion on the second Tuesday of most months and watch a practice, talk to the members. If you have any questions, call me, the Colour Commander, at 905-385-5539 or 905-537-5995, or e-mail me at gregsherring@hotmail.com. You can also call the branch at 905-627-7221. Greg Sherring - Colour Party Commander
Colour Party Report - November 2022 Over this past summer the Colour Party wasn’t just soaking up the sun and sweating around a pool (well, maybe some of us were at times). We were on the football field on many Saturday evenings parading our flags at the start of the Hamilton Steel City Patriots football home games at Sir Winston Churchill Secondary High School in east Hamilton. Sadly, September 9, we lost our Queen. Queen Elizabeth II reign for 70 years will certainly be some feat for any future monarch to match. The Colour Party along with piper Don Mueir of the Dundas Drum & Pipe Band presented the flags on Monday September 19 at 11am to mark her Majesty's Burial Service at the Cenotaph right here in Dundas. Rest In Peace your Majesty. On Sunday October 16 the Colour Party was invited by the Six Nations Veterans Association to parade in the annual Remembrance Day Parade. The parade will form up at the Ohsweken Community Hall and advance to Veterans Park. November 11 at 10:30am will be the return of our Remembrance Day Parade. Starting on Memorial Square (by the Fire Hall) traveling west along King St. to the Cenotaph on Market St. There speeches from local dignitaries, Reverand Jim Sandilands as well as the Legion President with a service and wreath laying will take place before parading to the Legion Hall.Christmas Eve: Volunteers Required: It takes many people to keep this award winning Colour Party active, and due to age, health as well as personal commitments the active numbers are getting low. Which means that we may not be able to show as many flags as everyone enjoys seeing on parade. If you're not sure, come to one of our practices on most second Tuesdays of each month from September to May at 7pm at the upstairs Legion Banquet Hall. Meet and talk to our members. We can also help Colour Party members with Legion uniforms. Come out and see us in the Remembrance Day Parade. You can also contact me, Greg Sherring - Colour Party Commander 905-385-5539 or 289-943-0166
Colour Party Report - August 2022 The Colour Party has been attending functions since the COVID restrictions began to be reduced this past spring. On 5th June, 2022 four members of the Colour Party carried the flags into St. James church for the annual “D-Day” church service, but no parade was held as some COVID restrictions were still in place for the military and cadet services. On 25th June, 2022 three members of the Colour Party carried our National flag and the Ukrainian national flag at opening ceremonies for the Steelcity Patriots football team at their home opener at Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School in Hamilton. On the 2nd and 9th of July, 2022 the Colour Party was invited back by the Steelcity Patriots football team to carry in our national flag for the opening ceremonies of their football games. The Colour Party is always in need of more members as age, health and mobility have caused some of our members to step aside. Help with uniforms is available for new members and anyone interested in joining the Colour Party is welcome to come to the practices on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, in the upstairs hall of Br.36 Legion, or by contacting myself Greg Sherring at 905-385-5539 or e-mail at gregsherring@hotmail.com. Greg Sherring - Colour Party Commander
Colour Party Report - May 2022 With mandated restrictions easing off and a warning that a sixth wave on the horizon most are keeping their distance and still want to wear their masks. Again with the ease of restrictions your favorite Legion can open its doors and are booking events for the Colour Party to stretch their legs and do what they do best (not that! the other thing) carrying the flags for everyone to see. The Colour Party is booked for three events at the Legion, one at St. Elizabeth's Village and two football games at the new Russ Jackson Football Field this spring. Here is a list of the events that will showcase the Colour Party. Event Time / Date Location Branch 36 Elections 7:30pm Wed. Legion Br. 36 May 4, 2022 Dundas Liberations of the 11:00am Thurs. St. Elizabeth's Village Netherlands May 5, 2022 Hamilton Branch 36 Honours 11:30am Sun. Legion Br.36 and Awards Banquet May 29, 2022 Dundas Veterans Appreciation TBA Russ Jackson Field Day West 5th St., Hamilton First Responders TBA Russ Jackson Field Appreciation Day Wests 5th St., Hamilton Greg Sherring - Colour Party Commander - 905-385-5539
Colour Party Report - February, 2022 Happy New Year Everyone. I would like to thank those who showed up to the 2021 Christmas Eve gathering at the Legion. Comrades told stories and toasted of friendships at each table. Refreshments were inexpensive and smiles with laughter were free. It was a good way to get some relief from the stress of dealing with the Covid virus strains over the past two years and the uncharted waters of what is to come. The Colour Party would like to thank all those in attendance for buying tickets to the two draws. The first draw was a bottle of wine, and the second draw was a commemorative book of Canadian coins. Thanks to Joan Alkerton for drawing the ticket number of the first winner and it was Dave Howlett. Dave Howlett drew the second winner and it was Ron Kowalchuk. The Colour Party is always looking for members who would like to be a part of this award-winning group. The Colour Party not only parades on "D-Day" and "Remembrance Day", we have also been in arenas for the start of international hockey games, and at other Legions for competitive marches. We have also been requested by the Steel City Patriots football club to parade the Canadian and American flags when U.S. university football teams come to play games in Hamilton for games at Tim Horton's Field. Anyone interested in joining the Colour Party is welcome to come to the practices on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, in the upstairs hall of Br.36 Legion, or by contacting myself Greg Sherring at 905-385-5539 or e-mail at gregsherring@hotmail.com. Greg Sherring - Colour Party Commander
Colour Party Report - November 2021 With news this week that the Poppy Campaign will begin on October 29, means that you will be seeing members of the Legion out and about and the Colour Party will be at Sobeys, Ancaster to hand out the Poppies that everyone has missed during the first year of the lockdown of the Covid 19 Pandemic. So, on the 29th and till November 11th, let's get a poppy knowing that we are supporting our Vets and getting to feel the same way we did back in October 2019 Greg Sherring - Colour Party Commander Colour Party Report - July 2021 We, and the rest of Ontarians are back into the third wave and twenty-eight day lockdown to try and curb if not stop this pandemic. During the past fourteen months as time has gone by I have noticed more and more the number of private buildings and even more personal property owners flying our national flag with the whitest ,white and the redest red maple leaf and bar on each end. Either installing flag poles from the ground or extending on existing poles to just hanging from fences to one persons idea to make the flag out of wood and to paint them. The job is not over by putting up a flag pole and raising a flag on it. Wear and tear happens to these flags. The sun's rays bleaches out the colour as well as thinning out the stitching. The wind, as great as all flags look when the wind blows and flags "fly" takes its toll on the "heel" of the flag as the stitching rips off and the flag frays. Then it's time to replace the flag. No matter how you or anyone else is dealing with this on again, off again lockdown, there is some glimmer of hope to just look at our maple leaf flying above the roof tops or just at eye level. We are all united by one thing that Mother Nature shows us each and every year, "red maple leaf". So, no matter where you go, if you happen to see our National Flag regardless of the height. "Enjoy, knowing it's your home" Greg Sherring - Colour Party Commander – 905-385-5539
Colour Party Report - February, 2021 Here we are, the first month of a new year and still dealing with the Corona-19 virus. We are now in the midst of the second wave and are back into another lock down. Last Remembrance Day, there was a small gathering at the Cenotaph to pay ones respects as wreaths were laid and salutes were given. It was a far cry from ceremonies of years gone by, but on that day everyone had a thought of the fallen. With a new year on the horizon and everyone doing their part to stop or at least curve this virus, we can always keep a glimmer of hope that brighter days are ahead so we can get back to our normal way of life. Until then - Smile and say hello to someone. The power of a smile and a friendly hello can brighten somebody's day. Happy New Year from your Branch 36 Colour Party ! Dorothy Foord, Geoff Hodgson, Chris Slote, Gary Jameson, Jan Whiting, Tony Bratschitsch, Mark Mainprize, Joe Sherring, Steve Holgate and myself, Greg Sherring. Greg Sherring - Colour Party Commander - 905-578-2758
Colour Party Report - November 2020 After the Colour Party last met for the Honours & Awards Ceremony back on Sunday, March 1, we heard of this virus that had been sweeping across this planet. No one understood the impact that it would have on our society, as well as our lives in the coming days. The Colour Party had been training and preparing for one of the busiest years of parading our flags in recent memory. In just eight weeks, after the Honours & Awards Banquet, the Colour Party was booked for five parades in six days in the first week in May, the D-Day Church Parade and Service on June 7, and our first time to be included in the Cactus Festival Parade on Thursday, August. 20. By the end of the first week in March, the country had pretty much been put mostly into a lockdown. The COVID-19 pandemic hit North America by storm. A pandemic that hasn't been seen since 1918 just after WW I ended, when a Spanish Flu pandemic gripped the world. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all gatherings were cancelled, and still to this date, we have not been able to hold any service functions. We must wear our face coverings, and maintain social distancing while we practice, so that when we can get back to normal functions such as parades, whether indoors or out, your Colour Party will be ready for them. Stay healthy - Wear your mask Stay safe - Keep 2m apart Greg Sherring - Colour Party Commander Colour Party Report - August 2020 - No report dud to COVID-19 pandemic
Colour Party Report - May 2020 - No report due to COVID-19 pandemic
Colour Party Report - February 2020 With a new year and decade, the Colour Party would like to wish everyone a safe and prosperous 2020. We would like to thank everyone that bought tickets during our raffles after the Remembrance Day Parade on November 11, 2019 as well on last Christmas Eve. The generosity of everyone that bought tickets helps fund the Colour Party with expenses such as uniforms, flags, travel expenses. Congratulations to the winners. The Colour Party has many events planned so far for this year. The Honours and Awards Banquet, Branch Elections, D-Day and Church Parade, 2020 Dundas Cactus Festival Parade, Supporting the Poppy Campaign and the Remembrance Day Parade. The Colour is asking if anyone has photos of the Colour Party during any of the Remembrance Day Parades, if they would be so kind, to please send a copy of them to gregsherring@hotmail.com or if you have hard copies, I would be glad to come and pick them up. The Colour Party is in need of more members as health, vacations and personal commitments require us to reduce the number of flag bearers during events. We can help with uniforms. Any questions, please contact any member of the Colour Party or call or e-mail myself at 905-385-5539 or gregsherring@hotmail.com Greg Sherring - Colour Party Commander - 905-578-2758
Colour Party Report - November 2019
The Colour Party would like to invite any Legion member to come out and be a part of this award winning group. If you have any questions or are curious feel free to ask myself, Jim Byron or any Colour Party member. Practices are at 7pm on 2nd Tuesday each month (EXCEPT on 5th Nov.) upstairs at the Branch. Greg Sherring - Colour Party Commander
I attended the 75th Reunion Dinner for the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets on 31st May at the Dundas Golf and Country Club. On 1st June I attended the Naval Cadet Ceremonial Review at the Dundas Community Center with Rick Valois - Cadet Liaison Officer,. This year's D-Day Parade and church service on Sunday, 2nd June was a huge success. On 10th June, I attended the 2019 Ceremonial Review for the Royal Canadian Air Cadets in place of Rick Valois – Cadet Liaison Officer. On Sunday, 15th June at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery for the interment of Comrade Nelson Bolton and his wife Janet, an Honour Guard attended consisting of Jim, Joe and Greg Sherring, Robert Bolton, Chad McLean, Craig Brierly and Bruce Gilroy. Bugler Laura Jean Falls played “Last Post” and “Rouse”. Reverend Chisholm from Legion Branch 163 conducted the service. On June 18th, I attended a 'Change of Command' ceremony for the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Dundas. It was the end of Lt.(N) Melissa King’s command and the installment of Lt.(N) Derek Evans as new commanding officer. Greg Sherring - Colour Party Commander - 905-385-5539
Colour Party Report - May 2019 The 2019 Spring season is upon us with three parades already scheduled. They are as follows: Wednesday, May 1st - Branch 36 Elections, Sunday, May 5th St. Elilzabeth Village's "Liberation of the Netherlans" Church Service and Parade and Sunday, June 2nd - Dundas Branch 36 D-Day Church Parade and Service. We are always looking for members to join our award winning Colour Party. The more members that we have helps with shortages and with personal engagements, sickeness and vacations. We practise on the second Tuesday of the month with exceptions in November (Remembrance Day Parade and Service) and June, July and August (Summer Vacation). Get an upfront view of the Remembrance Day Parade right behind the band, and Ceremony by joining the Colour Party. We will also help you in getting a uniform. Greg Sherring - Colour Party Commander - 905-385-5539
Colour Party Report - February 2019 We practice on the 2nd Tuesday of each month except June, July, August and November. If you would like to join us, just come to one of our practices or talk to me or any member in the Colour Party. Help is also provided to get a uniform. Two dates are already booked for us parade the flags this year. The first is the Honour and Awards Banquet, Sunday March 3, 2019 and the second is the annual Church Parade, Sunday June 2, 2019. A 3rd possible date will be to parade flags at a Canadian Semi-Pro / American University football game at Tim Horton's Field in the spring of 2019. Greg Sherring - Colour Party Commander - 905-578-2758
CoWith lour Party Report - November 2018 With a new fiscal year upon us, the Colour Party would like to invite any Legion member to come out and be a part of this award winning group. If you have any questions or are just curioous, feel free to ask myself, Jim Byron or any Colour Party member. Practises will be on the second Tuesday of each monthy (Except on 6th November) at 7:00pm in the upstairs hall of our Legion. Greg Sherring - Colour Party Commander (905-385-5539) Please contact the Colour Commander if you would like to serve in the Branch 36 Colour Party. Colour Party Report - August 2018 As our summer is quickly coming to an end, we all get back into the swing of what we put on hold for the summer. The Colour Party is no different - another year of practices and parades. We had a busy second half of last year (Sept to June) - 10 practices in 9 months, Poppy campaign at Sobey's, four outdoor parades and four indoor parades as well as personnel changes.
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2019 8th January 12th February 12th March 9th April
With a new fiscal year upon us, the Colour Party would like to invite any Legion member to come out and be a part of this award winning group. If you have any questions or just curious, feel free to ask myself, Jim Byron or any Colour Party member. Practises will be on the second Tuesday of each month, EXCEPT for Nov., at 7:00pm in the upstairs hall of our Legion. Greg Sherring - Colour Party Commander (905-385-5539)
Colour Party Report - May 2018 It is with deep regret that I am stepping down as the Colour Party Commander due to health issues. I'm proud to announce that Greg Sherring will be taking over this position. I will still be able to maintain my position as Sergeant-at-Arms. I would like to thank all the members of the Colour Party for their support. Our Colour Party is preparing for the June Church Parade. Our Colour Party always has openings for new members. A few extra members would make it easier in case of illness or unavailability. Training and help getting uniforms will be provided. At the moment Dundas has an Award winning unit and we'd like to make sure we keep it that way. Our next practices will be: Tuesday evening April 10th at 7:00 pm. Tuesday evening May 8th at 7:00 pm. James Byron (Colour Party Commander) 905-578-2758
Colour Party Report - February 2018 Our Colour Party always has openings for new members. A few extra members would make it easier in case of illness or unavailability. Training and help getting uniforms will be provided. At the moment Dundas has an Award winning unit and we'd like to make sure we keep it that way. Our next practices will be: Tuesday evening February 13th at 7:00pm Tuesday evening March 13th at 7:00pm Tuesday evening April 10th at 7:00pm Tuesday evening May 8th at 7:00pm James Byron - (Colour Party Commander) - 905-578-2758
Colour Party Report - November 2017 Our Colour Party always has openings for new members. A few extra members would make it easier in case of illness or unavailability. Training and help getting uniforms will be provided. At the moment Dundas has an Award winning unit and we'd like to make sure we keep it that way. Our next practises will be : Tuesday 7:00pm, 10th October in the Banquet Hall Tuesday 7:00pm, 7th November in the Banquet Hall Tuesday 7:00pm, 12th December in the Banquet Hall Next Parade - Saturday, 11th November - Remembrance Day in Dundas
James Byron - Colour Party Commander - 905-578-2758
Colour Party Report - August 2017 On May 3rd, the Colour Party presented the colours during the Branch 36 elections. On May 5th six members of the Colour Party had the honour of presenting the colours during the celebration of St. Elizabeth's Villa to commemorate the Liberation of Holland in the second world war. On May 30th 6 members of the Colour Party presented the colours during the Zone B meeting. I was honoured to receive my Sergeant-at-Arms medal for Zone. On June 4th seven members of the Colour Party and 9 members of 3 cadet corps took part in the Branch 36 D-Day Church Parade and church service. Our Colour Party always has openings for new members. A few extra members would make it easier in cases of illness or unavailability. Training and help getting uniforms will be provided. At the moment Dundas has an award-winning unit and we'd like to make sure we stay that way. Our next practises will be: Tuesday evening - 12th September at 7:00pm Tuesday evening - 10th October at 7:00pm Tuesday evening - 7th November at 7:00pm Tuesday evening - 12th December at 7:00pm James Byron - Colour Party Commander - 905-578-2758
Colour Party Report - May 2017 On March 5th the Branch 36 Colour Party had the honour of presenting the colours at the Honours and Awards and Ladies Auxiliary awards Luncheon. A special presentation took place after the luncheon, at which the Colour Party presented our own Geoff Hodgson with a Royal Canadian Legion Canada 150 medal for his long and excellent service to the Colour Party. Our Colour Party always has openings for new members. A few extra members would make it easier in case of illness or unavailability. Training and help getting uniforms will be provided. At the moment Branch 36 has an Award winning unit and we'd like to make sure we keep it that way. Our next practices will be: Tuesday evening - 9th May, 2017 at 7:00pm Tuesday evening - 12th September, 2017 at 7:00pm James Byron - Colour Party Commander - 905-578-2758
Colour Party Report - February 2017 Our Colour Party always has openings for new members. A few extra members would make it easier in case of illness or unavailability. Training and help getting uniforms will be provided. At the moment Dundas has an Award winning unit and we'd like to make sure we keep it that way. Our next practices will be: Tuesday evening February 14th at 7:00 pm. Tuesday evening March 14th at 7:00 pm. Tuesday evening April 11th at 7:00 pm. Tuesday evening May 9th at 7:00 pm. James Byron (Colour Party Commander) - 905-578-2758
Colour Party Report - November 2016
On 18th August the Colour Party took part in the Dundas Cactus Festival Parade. On October 2nd the Colour Party attended the Legion convention in St.Catharines with the hopes of attending a Colour Party competition. Due to excessive rain, the competition was cancelled and an indoor service took place. Although we missed out taking part in the competition, we all enjoyed ourselves and the day. The rain of course stopped as soon as the indoor service was completed. Our Colour Party always has openings for new members. A few extra members would make it easier in case of illness or unavailability. Training and help getting uniforms will be provided. At the moment our Dundas Branch 36 Colour Party has an award winning unit and we'd like to keep it that way. New members are invited to any of our practices which will be held on the following dates:
Tuesday evening - 8th November at 7:00pm Tuesday evening - 13th December at 7:00pm Tuesday evening - 10th January at 7:00pm Tuesday evening - 14th February at 7:00pm
Jim Byron - Colour Party Commander (905-578-2758)
Colour Party Report - August 2016 On June 5th the Colour Party took part in the Branch 36 D-Day Church Parade along with members from our local Sea, Army and Air cadet corps. Our Colour Party always has openings for new members. A few extra members would make it easier in case of illness or unavailability. Training and help getting uniforms will be provided. At the moment Dundas has an Award winning unit and we'd like to make sure we keep it that way. Our next practices will be: Tuesday evening September 13th at 7:00 pm Tuesday evening October 11th at 7:00pm Tuesday evening November 8th at 7:00pm Tuesday evening December 13th at 7:00 pm James Byron - Colour Party Commander - 905-578-2758
Colour Party Report - May 2016 On March 5th the Colour Party presented the colours for the Honour and Awards Dinner. Greg Sherring received a Certificate of Appreciation for his work on the Poppy Fund Jim Byron, Colour Party Commander was presented with a sculpture by the Colour Party members as a thanks for his efforts with the Colour Party. On March 29th 6 members of the Colour Party attended a Zone B meeting and presented the colours. Our Colour Party always has openings for new members. A few extra members would make it easier in case of illness or unavailability. Training and help getting uniforms will be provided. At the moment Dundas has an Award winning unit and we'd like to make sure we keep it that way. Our next practices will be: Tuesday evening April 12th at 7:00 pm. Tuesday evening May 10th at 7:00 pm. James Byron - Colour Party Commander - 905-578-2758
Colour Party Report - February 2016 Instead of a practice on December 8th we had a Christmas Party to share our favourite moments and celebrate the season. Our Colour Party always has openings for new members. A few extra members would make it easier in case of illness or unavailability. Training and help getting uniforms will be provided. At the moment Dundas has an Award winning unit and we'd like to make sure we keep it that way. Our next practices will be: Tuesday evening February 9th at 7:00pm Tuesday evening March 8th at 7:00pm Tuesday evening April 12th at 7:00pm Tuesday evening May 10th at 7:00pm James Byron - Colour Party Commander (905-578-2758)
Colour Party Report - November 2015 Our next practice will be on October 6th with a final practice before Remembrance Day on November 10th. Our Colour Party always has openings for new members. A few extra members would make it easier in case of illness or unavailability. Training and help getting uniforms will be provided. At the moment Dundas Branch 36 has an Award winning unit and we'd like to make sure we keep it that way. Our next practices will be: Tuesday evening November 10th at 7:00 pm. Tuesday evening December 8th at 7:00 pm. Jim Byron - Colour Party Commander (905-578-2758)
Colour Party Report - August 2015 The Colour Party attended Church Parade on June 7th and with the addition of 9 members of the cadet corps we were able to field a Colour Party of 15. The Colour Party attended the funeral of Bill Taylor on July 30th with 4 members attending. We are all looking forward to the Cactus Festival. Branch 36 has an Award winning unit and we'd like to make sure we keep it that way. Our Colour Party always has openings for new members. Training and help getting uniforms will be provided. Our next practices will be: Tuesday evening September 8th at 7:00 pm. Tuesday evening October 6th at 7:00 pm. Tuesday evening November 10th at 7:00 pm. Tuesday evening December 8th at 7:00 pm. Jim Byron - Colour Party Commander - 905-578-2758
Colour Party Report - May 2015 On February 24th the Colour Party provided Zone with their services during opening ceremonies. At this meeting I was asked to take over the duties of Sgt.-at-Arms for the Zone which I accepted. On March 7th the Colour Party provided their services for opening ceremonies for the Branch 36 Honours and Awards dinner. Our Colour Party always has openings for new members. Training and help getting uniforms will be provided. At the moment Dundas has one of the better units and we'd like to make sure we keep it that way. Our next practices will be on Tuesday, April 14th at 7:00 pm and Tuesday, May 12th at 7:00 pm. Jim Byron - Colour Party Commander - 905-578-2758
Colour Party Report - February 2015 On November 11th the Colour Party had 7 members who attended the Remembrance Day Ceremony. The parade was augmented by members of the Navy, Army and Airforce cadet corps. For the first time we paraded the American flag. Our Colour Party always has openings for new members. Training and help getting uniforms will be provided. At the moment Dundas has one of the better units and we'd like to make sure we keep it that way. Our next practices will be: Tuesday evening January 13th at 7:00 pm. Tuesday evening February 10th at 7:00 pm. Tuesday evening March 10th at 7:00 pm. Tuesday evening April 14th at 7:00 pm. Tuesday evening May 12th at 7:00 pm. Jim Byron - Colour Party Commander - 905-578-2758
Colour Party Report - November 2014 On August 14th the Colour Party had members who attended the Cactus Festival and rode on our Legion float in the parade. A good time was had by all ! On September 9th the Colour Party had its first practice for the new year. We had been asked to provide the Colour Party for the Zone convention taking place at Branch 163 on October 4th and 5th. On October 4th and 5th the Colour Party participated in opening and closing ceremonies for the Zone convention, which took place at Branch 163 (Limeridge). In a competition that took place at the convention the Branch 36 Colour Party won Best Colour Party Overall and Best Marching Unit Overall. Our Colour Party always has openings for new members. Training and help getting uniforms will be provided. At the moment Dundas has one of the better Colour Party units and we'd like to make sure we keep it that way. Our next practices will be on Tuesday evening October 14th at 7:00pm and Tuesday evening November 4th at 7:00pm. Jim Byron - Colour Party Commander - 905-578-2758
Colour Party Report - August 2014 On June 1st 6 members of the Colour Party participated in the Branch 36 Church Parade. We were joined with 6 members of the Sea cadets and Air cadets. We are also pleased to announce that Tony Bratschitch has joined as a member of the Colour Party. As with most things, many hands make light work. Our Colour Party always has openings for a few new members. Training and help getting uniforms will be provided. At the moment our Legion branch has one of the better Colour Party units in the Hamilton area and we'd like to make sure we keep it that way. Our next practice will be on Tuesday, 9th September at 7:00 pm. Jim Byron - Colour Party Commander - 905-578-2758
Colour Party Report - May, 2014 On March 8th, 7 members of the Colour Party were proud to take part in the Honours and Awards ceremony that took place upstairs in the Branch. We have been invited to participate in the Allan Cup ceremony on April 14th as well as the 69th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands taking place at St. Elizabeth Village at 10:45 am on May 5th. Our next practices will be held Tuesday, April 8th at 7:00pm and Tuesday May 13th at 7:00pm. As with most things, many hands make light work. Our Colour Party always has room for new members. Training and help getting uniforms will be provided. At the moment Dundas has one of the better units and we''d like to make sure we keep it that way. James Byron - Colour Party Commander - 905-578-2758
Colour Party Report - February, 2014 On November 11th the Colour Party was proud to take part in the Remembrance Day parade. Eight members joined 9 of our cadets and veterans in representing our Branch. Thanks to very generous donations made to our fund raiser on Remembrance Day, we were able to purchase additional equipment for the Colour Party. We purchased 5 new flag poles with appropriate tops and a new sling. We are also in the process of having new shoulder flashes made. Thanks to very generous donations made to our fund raiser onRemembrance Day, we were able to purchase additional equipment for the Colour Party. We purchased 5 new flag poles with appropriate tops and a new sling. We are also in the process of having new shoulder flashes made. As some of you may already know, our Colour Party is sometimes requested to provide our services for others. We have been asked to parade at the Quad Arena on Mohawk Road. Some of the hockey games are between Canadian and American teams, and with that in mind we have purchased a fringed American Flag with an Eagle standard for it. As with most things, many hands make light work. Our Colour Party always has room for new members. Training and help getting uniforms will be provided. At the moment Dundas has one of the better units and we'd like to make sure we keep it that way. James Byron - Colour Party Commander - 905-578-2758
Colour Party Report - November 2013 On August 15th the Colour Party was proud to take part in the Dundas Cactus Festival parade. Seven members joined our Navy cadets and veterans on the Branch 36 Legion float. On August 25th, five members of our Colour Party took part in a Remembrance service that took place at Eastlawn Cemetery to honour our Naval Veterans. We joined with Colour Parties from Branch 58 (Barton Street.),163(Hamilton Mountain and 622 (Stoney Creek). As with most things, many hands make light work. Our Colour Party always has room for new members. Training and help getting uniforms will be provided. At the moment Dundas has one of the better Colour Party units and we'd like to make sure we keep it that way. James Byron - Colour Party Commander (905-578-2758)
Colour Party Report - August 2013 On June 2nd 8 members of the Colour Party as well as 9 members of the 3 different cadet corps, paraded for our Church Parade making for a very nice presentation. On June 23rd we paraded at and Branch 662. It was nice to have participation of the other branches.
Our next official meeting will be upstairs at 7:00pm on September 13th. As always we welcome anyone who would be interested in joining the Colour Party and assistance will be given to anyone requiring a uniform. We need new members to help fill our ranks for Remembrance Day and D-Day Church Parades. James Byron - Colour Party Commander (905-578-2758)
Colour Party Report - April 2013 On March 2nd the Colour Party attended the Honours & Award dinner and took part in the opening and closing ceremonies. The following members were honoured with the Volunteer Service Medal: Geoff Hodgson, Fay Kielty, Greg Sherring and Chris Slote. The following members were honoured with Certificates of Appreciation: Mark Mainprize, Marcel Trost and Jan Whiting. As always we welcome anyone who would be interested in joining the Colour Party and assistance will be given to anyone requiring a uniform. James Byron - Colour Party Commander (905-578-2758)
Colour Party Report - February 2013 On December 24th the Colour Party sold tickets for a draw that helped us pay for 3 new flags and other equipment that we required. On January 13, 2013 seven members paraded in downtown Hamilton in honour of the 198th birthday of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's first Prime Minister. As always we welcome anyone interested in joining the Colour Party and assistance will be given to anyone requiring a uniform. James Byron - Sergeant at Arms & Colour Party Commander
Colour Party Report - November 2012 On Thursday, August 16th members of the Colour Party rode on the Legion float in the Cactus Festival Parade. Those on the float had a great time representing the Branch. Our hope is that next year more members from the Branch will be available to ride on the float. On Tuesday, September 18th we 6 members of the Colour Party and the Colour Party Commander attended the General Meeting to present the Colours and welcome new members to the Branch. We are looking forward to providing help on the Poppy Campaign. As always we welcome anyone who would be interested in joining the Colour Party and assistance will be given to anyone requiring a uniform. James Byron - Colour Party Commander (905-578-2758)
Colour Party Report - August, 2012 On Sunday June the 3rd, 7 members of the Colour Party attended Church Parade along with 9 members of the cadet corps. The addition of the cadet corps was a welcome addition. It has been brought to my attention that the Colour Party from Branch 163 has been disbanded due to a lack of participation from Branch members. I hope that our Branch will not have this happen. If you are capable of carrying a flag we could use your assistance. Many hands make light work! On Saturday June 23rd, 4 members of the Colour party were joined with 7 members of Stoney Creek Branch to present the Colours at the Zone B Sports day which took place at the Mohawk Sports Park in Hamilton. As always we welcome anyone who would be interested in joining the Colour Party and assistance will be given to anyone requiring a uniform. Please contact the Colour Commander if you would like to serve in the Branch 36 Colour Party. |
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