Proud to serve, as we always have
A volunteer-based group of women, separate from the Branch, committed to supporting our Veterans, their families and the broader Sarnia community.
Serving since before the Legion itself
The Legion was founded in November 1925 in Winnipeg and chartered in July 1926 by special Act of Parliament — but Veterans' welfare work had been carried on since 1916. During the 1914–1918 war years, as wounded Veterans returned home, women were asked to help with their recovery by visiting hospitals and sending parcels to the hospitalized and to the families of soldiers. Thus our Ladies Auxiliary unofficially became a reality.
Today, the members of the Ladies Auxiliary are available to assist the Branch in its activities. As individual Branches are the most important element in the structure of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Ladies Auxiliary is an integral part of the work of the Legion at every level.
Major programs
Catering & hall events
We cater the Branch's banquet hall — from family-style dinners and buffets to luncheons and platters — with all food prepared on site.
Hall rentalFundraising & giving
Funds raised locally assist the Branch, health facilities and programs, school activities and bursaries, plus sponsorship of Cadets, Girl Guides, Brownies and other charities.
Remembrance & Poppy
We help perpetuate the tradition of Remembrance through the ceremonies and events on and around November 11, and support the annual Poppy Campaign.
Poppy CampaignLadies Auxiliary executive
President
Donna Moore
1st Vice President
Mary Ann Buntrock
2nd Vice President
Jessie Cahill
Secretary
Kay Elbourne
Treasurer
Sue Browning
Public Relations Officer
Sandy Davis
Executive members
Gigi Greer · Mary Hagemann · Angela Taylor · Mary Anderson · Esther Frawley
Become a member of the Ladies Auxiliary
Membership is open to any female Canadian citizen or Commonwealth subject of federal voting age who supports the purposes and objects of the Legion and undertakes to support its activities.
Becoming an Auxiliary member can be a very rewarding experience. Not everyone can give the same time commitment — and we're grateful for whatever time you can spare to assist with the work of this great national organization.
Phone: 226-932-8332 · Email: sarnia62@cogeco.net