The RCL Member Benefits Package
A Tough Time Made Easier For Members
Making funeral and cemetery plans for Royal Canadian Legion Members can now be a little easier and more economical. Alliances, by Arbor Memorial, Canada’s leading family of trusted funeral homes and cemeteries offers Members the following special privileges and discounts:
Benefits for Legion Members
• 10% discount for Members (and their immediate family) who make arrangements in advance
• 5% discount for Members who make arrangements at time of death
• Free access to the Arbor Memorial Services’ Information Without Obligation™ library
• Free step-by-step Estate Planning Guide
• Automatic enrollment in the exclusive Family Security Benefit Plan™
Call today to learn about the many benefits available from the Arbor Alliance Program: 1-877-301-8066 or visit plantoday.ca
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Discover Your Story With
Ancestry.ca can help you discover more of your family’s rich history. As the newest partner of The Royal Canadian Legion Member Benefits Package, Ancestry.ca is proud to offer all Royal Canadian Legion Members the opportunity to uncover their military history at 50% off the regular price of an Ancestry.ca World Deluxe annual membership. With this offer and a membership to Ancestry.ca – the world’s largest online family history resource – you can access everything Ancestry.ca has to offer, including millions of military records from around the world.
Ewen McInnes discovered the story of his great-great uncle Robert. When Ewen came across an old photo of a British naval officer, there was a note on the back from his great-grandmother that read, “My brother, Robert McInnes. Killed in action. War 1914-18. 18 years old.” Other than the photo, details about Robert’s time in the military were unknown and his story remained a mystery until Ewen performed a search on Ancestry.ca.
While exploring the Soldiers of the First World War enlistment records he discovered that Robert McInnes had been assigned to the 2/1st Lanarkshire Yeomanry. The record indicated that Robert had then been discharged from the Yeomanry and transferred to the “Royal Naval Division.”
Able Seaman Robert McInnes joined the Howe Battalion of the Royal Naval Division on September 1st, 1917. He was killed in action on October 26th, 1917 – the first day of the Second Battle of Passchendaele. Inspired by his discovery, Ewen plans to visit the battlefields of Passchendaele and pay his respects to his great-great-uncle Robert.
If you’d like to start discovering your story, call 1-800-958-9026 today and save 50% on a World Deluxe annual membership with Ancestry.ca
Who will you discover?
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Stay Connected with Dell
For Royal Canadian Legion members, buying a Dell computer is now cheaper and easier than ever. Using Dell’s Member Purchase Program, Legion members can take advantage of Dell’s best price guarantee on consumer PCs and laptops with savings of up to 30% on the price of select systems, and an extra 10% on Dell mobile tablets.
With faster, enhanced technology, Legion Members will be able to keep in close communication with family, friends and colleagues through web chats, email, Skype and Facebook at the touch of the screen or the click of a mouse. So whether it’s emails to the grandkids from the comforts of home or web chat with fellow Legion members from the local coffee shop, staying in touch has never been easier.
Members can also sit back and enjoy the high performance viewing of movies and playing their favourite games, all being faster, clearer and stronger with powerful graphics and 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 and i7 processors. For further information on this deal and the select PCs and laptops, please visit the Dell Member Purchase Program website at www.dell.ca/mpp, or phone a dedicated sales representative at 1-877-297-6974.
And if you are looking for a good home for your old computer, consider the Reconnect program. Dell, in partnership with Goodwill, developed the recycling program to provide technology, education, career service and additional resources to people in need of their own technology. Simply drop off your used computer at participating Goodwill locations around Canada.
Reconnect accepts all computer brands and all proceeds from donations will go to support funding for important Goodwill programs.
For more information, please visit the Dell Member Purchase Program website at http://www.dell.ca/mpp or call 1-877-297-6974.
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More than 1,000 Home Owners are proud to be the new home improvement partner of The Royal Canadian Legion.
All across Canada, in every province and territory, Home Hardware has almost 1,100 independently owned stores. These stores – selling more than 100,000 different products – help customers create the homes they always dreamed of. This is true of The Royal Canadian Legion as well. The courageous efforts of Legion members have helped shape this country and defend its institutions and our commitment to freedom.
Founded in St. Jacobs, Ontario, in 1964, Home remains a proudly Canadian-owned company. That strong identity means that Home Owners are connected to their communities in unique ways, supporting countless local charities and community groups.
Home offers a comprehensive range of products from day-to-day household items to complete plans and building material packages for new homes and cottages. We have an array of exclusive products designed to solve common household problems – and that you can’t find anywhere else. Home’s Beauti-Tone paint is developed and manufactured here in Canada to stand up to the rigors of the Canadian climate. It also stands up to all the competition, rated the top quality paint in many key categories.
That is just part of the Home Hardware story. A less known aspect to our history is that many Home Owners have also served in Canada’s military. You’ll learn more about some of these men in this and future issues of Legion Magazine. All of us at Home are proud of our new partnership with The Royal Canadian Legion. If possible, those veterans are just a touch prouder still.
To learn more about Home and all we have to offer, stop in to your local store and talk with the Owner. Odds are you know him or her already. Or visit us online at www.homehardware.ca.
We look forward to helping Legionnaires care for their homes just like they helped care for all of ours.
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CONNECT HEARING IS PROUD TO PARTNER WITH THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
We are now a part of the Legion Member Benefits Package. Our hearing professionals care about our customers, and Legionnaires who connect with us will experience service that is second to none.
Our top goal is to ensure our customers live life to the fullest with improved hearing. The first step to better hearing starts with a simple question: How do I know if I have hearing loss?
• constantly increase the volume on your TV or radio?
• often ask others to repeat themselves?
• try to guess what someone said or interpret their words incorrectly?
• have trouble hearing grandchildren or in a group situation?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, you may have common hearing loss. One in two over the age of 50 experience it, although it often takes them 5 to 7 years to find a solution.
As part of our partnership with the Legion, we encourage you to book a complimentary hearing screening at any Connect Hearing clinic. It’s simple and quick.
Studies have shown that nearly 95% of those with hearing loss can improve their enjoyment of sound. Our knowledgeable professionals can talk to you about the latest hearing aid technology, and will work with you to find a solution that will fit your lifestyle and budget.
Thanks to this partnership, Legion members will instantly receive exclusive discounts at Connect Hearing, including a 10% discount on hearing aids, five years of complimentary batteries and a 15% discount on Everyday Listening Products.
We look forward to caring for your hearing and to a long partnership with the Legion.
Call us today for a complimentary screening at 1-800-563-HEAR or visit connecthearing.ca
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Carlson Wagonlit Travel is proud to be the new travel partner of The Royal Canadian Legion.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has been serving Canadians since 1931. Today, CWT is one of the largest travel companies in the world with more than 155 locations across Canada to serve you in person, by phone or online.
At CWT you will enjoy the benefits of having a travel professional working for you; a dedicated expert who will tailor a vacation that perfectly suits your needs, your budget and your lifestyle. We offer a wide range of vacation packages, cruises, exotic destinations, escorted group tours and cruises, flights, car rentals, hotel accommodations and much more!
As a member of The Royal Canadian Legion, Carlson Wagonlit Travel would like to welcome you to the CWT Vacation Club – where members can enjoy extra savings, exclusive offers, room upgrades, ship board credits, onboard value booklets, free seat selections, and airport lounge passes — more of everything you want.
In addition to the CWT Vacation Club, we are pleased to provide these travel offers exclusively to Legionnaires:
- Save $50-$100 per couple on Britain & Europe, Canada & USA motor coach tours with Trafalgar and Insight Vacations in addition to our CWT Vacation Club offers.
- An additional 5-10% Early Booking Bonus on guaranteed tour departures in Canada and the US with Anderson Vacations, and save $300 per couple on vacation packages to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
- And much more!
Visit www.cwtvacationclub.ca/legion to register online and receive a CWT travel savings certificate, and see all the latest Vacation Club offers, or stop into your nearest CWT office to pick up your copy of the CWT Vacation Club brochure.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel welcomes all dedicated members of The Royal Canadian Legion to the CWT family. “We are thrilled to partner with The Royal Canadian Legion to provide exclusive benefits and CWT Vacation Club offers to all Legion members. We look forward to creating the perfect vacation experiences for you and your family”- Merrill Highet, Director Membership Programs.
At CWT, there is no price for peace of mind. With our Price Match Guarantee, you can always book your vacation with total confidence. Whenever you travel you know you can rely on Carlson Wagonlit Travel for more. Exceptional value, excellent customer service, great variety and a wealth of experience.
Why settle for less when we offer so much more?
Call us today at 1-800 CARLSON (227-5766) or visit us at www.cwtvacationclub.ca/legion
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ICI PAINTS – Covering The Legion
ICI Paints is proud to have been chosen as the exclusive paint supplier of The Royal Canadian Legion. Sharing The RCL’s commitment to tradition and excellence, our premium paint products are exclusively manufactured in Canada and available across the country.
In honour of the new partnership, ICI Paints invites every member of The Royal Canadian Legion to benefit from an exclusive 25% discount on ICI Paints products. All Legion members have to do to take advantage of this substantial discount is simply present their Legion membership card and the account number 2834448-7 to the clerk at the store where they buy their paint. It couldn’t be easier!
Thanks to our exclusive offer, you might just be able to cross an item or two off that “honey-do list” this fall, or give the garage that sprucing up you’ve been meaning to for years. Not sure which type of paint is best suited for the job? Ask one of our in-store experts; they have the experience and knowledge to help you select the right product for you. We offer a complete line of value-added paint products at any of the 210 ICI Paints or Bétonel stores (Dulux, Glidden and Color Your World Products) across Canada. And don’t hesitate to check out our website at www.icipaints.ca for tips on colours and detailed information on all our interior and exterior paints.
And that same exclusive benefit is there for Legion branches. When the time comes for regular maintenance both inside and outside of your branch, please consider supporting ICI Paints and by doing so, you’ll be taking advantage of this 25% discount.
Remember, by treating ICI Paints as a preferred supplier you will be able to take advantage of our high-quality products, but more importantly you will contribute to the overall well being of the Legion. Whether they are brightening up the local branch or adding a touch of colour to your home, we think you will be pleased with the reliable and lasting performance of our products.
We are thrilled to be associated with a time-honoured organization like The Royal Canadian Legion – and look forward to a long and colourful partnership with its members.
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Travelodge Proud To Partner With The Royal Canadian Legion
Save money with Travelodge Canada, The RCL’s newest partner. With almost 100 properties across Canada, Travelodge is everywhere you want to be. Standard free amenities like continental breakfast, high speed Internet, in-room coffee, and weekday lobby newspapers are available at most locations and will ensure you enjoy a comfortable stay at a great price.
Travelodge & Thriftlodge properties in Canada are pleased to partner with The Royal Canadian Legion to offer preferred rates to Legion members and their families who are travelling for business or leisure. Members will receive a 15% discount off our already great rates at all locations across Canada*. Simply enter the special Legion discount code 1000006972 in the “corporate code” area on www.travelodge.ca or quote when calling toll free 1-800-578-7878. Travelodge is very proud to support the men and women who have served our country, and to continue the legacy of remembrance.
You’ll find your stay at Travelodge not only very comfortable, but also very rewarding. Travelodge is pleased to be the exclusive hotel partner of the Hbc Rewards points program. Earn Hbc Rewards points with each stay and reward yourself with exactly what you want. In addition to Hbc Rewards, all guests are also encouraged to sign up for free membership in the Travelodge Guest Rewards program – one of the richest and most rewarding hotel loyalty programs in the industry.
We look forward to welcoming you and your families to our hotels this year. At the core of our brand promise is a commitment to service and hospitality. Our staff members are some of the best in the business and many of our locations are newly renovated or newly built. We know you will enjoy your stay with us.Travelodge. Nice Rooms. Great People.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Toll free 1-800-578-7878
http://www.travelodge.ca/royal_canadian_legion
*Based on availability, some blackout dates may apply.
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A beautiful July week at a cottage in Northern Ontario or Quebec; Visiting Mom & Dad in the Okanagan or Annapolis Valleys; A midsummer tour of the Maritimes; Long weekend cross border shopping trips; That 10 day cruise to Hawaii or the Caribbean Islands in mid-winter; An Alaska cruise in the summer; Two weeks in Europe with our memories…….These are the things that I promise myself and my family I will do! Not in 5 years, but now. And I will need proper travel insurance to do these things.
Medipac has been protecting members of Canadian groups and associations since 1982. Travel insurance is our only business!
MedipacAssist™ is our medical emergency lifeline, providing you with instant access to our medical doctors and nurses, day and night, anywhere in the world.
The Royal Canadian Legion delegated Medipac with the design of a new and exclusive member benefit providing travel insurance to Legion members across Canada. Enclosed with this issue of your Legion Magazine is an integral part of this new program – The Legion Annual Plan.
Your new program contains extensive benefits and comprehensive travel insurance protection for an unlimited number of trips of 17 days each, outside Canada. It also provides coverage for an additional 60 days for your out-of-province travel, within Canada.
Medipac is honoured to have been chosen by The Royal Canadian Legion as a Member Benefits Partner and we would ask that you take the time to review the plan details in the enclosed kit. Your support is very important. As your participation grows we will share our success with your branch.
Please enrol today!
1-888-939-0001
www.rclinsurance.com
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With Philips Lifeline It’s Never Too Early
To Protect Yourself Or A Loved One
When you live alone, an unexpected fall or medical emergency can leave you cut off from the help you need. Any delay in receiving medical care can jeopardize your recovery. But with Lifeline, you’re never alone— help is available at the push of a button— 24 hours a day.
Philips Lifeline is proud to partner with The Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) to provide enhanced safety and peace of mind to Legion members and their loved ones.
Expert, caring help at your fingertips
Lifeline is an easy to use medical alarm service that lets you feel confident and secure while living independently. Pushing the Lifeline Personal Help Button worn on a wristband or pendant connects you to a trained Lifeline Associate who quickly assesses your situation and dispatches help day or night.
Who Needs Lifeline?
Lifeline is suited for anyone who is:
- Home alone on a frequent basis
- At risk for falls
- Using adaptive devices to assist with walking
- Managing a medical condition
- Considering a move to assisted living
Feel secure with Canada’s most trusted medical alarm service
Lifeline is trusted by healthcare professionals, hospitals and caregivers and is the only medical alarm integrated with the healthcare system across Canada.
William Roskus knows first hand about security that the service provides. “Before I got Lifeline, I had a fall and it took me five hours to get to a phone. With Lifeline, all I did was push my button and somebody was here within 10 minutes.”
Sue Callaghan also finds Lifeline to be invaluable. Her father has fallen twice and pressed his Lifeline button for help both times. “If Dad did not have Lifeline, it could have been several hours before anyone checked on him. With Lifeline, help was present in less than five minutes.”
Peace of mind can be yours today
Reach for Lifeline before it’s needed… Thousands of Canadians live more safely and independently in their homes with Lifeline—and you can too.
As an exclusive RCL offer, receive two (2) free months of service when you sign yourself or a loved one up for the Lifeline service.
For more information about this exclusive offer call 1-800-LIFELINE / 1-800-543-3546 or visit www.lifeline.ca for more details. Please reference code xx300 to obtain this offer.
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Take The Risk And Stress Out Of Moving
A lifestyle change is imminent. Perhaps you are contemplating a move or downsizing, moving closer to your children and grandchildren or into a retirement residence; the prospect of relocation brings with it significant stress, worries and unknown costs. It can be a challenging situation. However, it doesn’t have to be one that you face alone.
With the patient, helpful and knowledgeable guidance of a Relocation Services consultant you can avoid being a victim of what the Better Business Bureau calls unethical practices that tarnish the industry. Relocation Services consultants will help you choose a reliable and conscientious carrier. Additionally, Relocation Services can show you how to receive a cash rebate on real estate transactions.
Real Estate
Get cash back on real estate transactions. Relocation Services works with all real estate companies so you can use a representative of your own choice or it will refer you to a top producing agent. The first point of contact, however, must be made by Relocation Services — even before you speak to that representative. Once the transaction has closed, Relocation Services will offer any RCL member or their families cash rebates on real estate transactions of up to $3.25 per $1,000 of value of their home sale and/or purchase.
Moving
A Relocation Services consultant will be your personal guide through this time of transition by helping to simplify the process. First, Relocation Services has preferred pricing from all the major van lines and guaranteed pricing on long distance moves. Second, the best part of this moving service is that you don’t pay the mover at destination before your goods are released — thereby taking the risk and stress out of moving. Payment is made to Relocation Services after it has completed a comprehensive audit of all the charges to ensure there are no errors or overcharges and that you’re only paying what you should be.
To find out more about Relocation Services and how it can save you time and money, speak to one of its qualified consultants today, call 1-866-865-5504.
toll-free: 1-866-865-5504
www.relocationservicesgroup.com
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