Delegates of the 1998 Dominion Convention authorized the introduction of a Member Benefits Package to further enhance the value of membership within The Royal Canadian Legion. Following an aggressive affinity marketing program, The RCL has established, and continues to do so, links with national companies whose products and services meet the needs and interests of RCL members. Every firm selected offers a special or unique benefit that is not normally available to the general public.

The CAA And Legion

Two Great Memberships
CAA is proud to partner with The Royal Canadian Legion to offer a group savings on CAA memberships.

Legion members who join CAA can now take advantage of this new group savings opportunity when purchasing new memberships.  Already a CAA Member?  You can add associate members to your membership, upgrade your roadside assistance coverage or enroll in CAA's automatic membership renewal program.

CAA is a federation of nine automobile clubs serving 5.4 million members with 139 offices across Canada. In addition to 24-7 emergency road service throughout Canada and the continental U.S., CAA provides a wide range of member services such as travel, insurance and member savings programs. CAA is also committed to the improvement of travelling and motoring conditions at home and around the world, including national advocacy efforts related to the environment, infrastructure, traffic safety, and public policy issues that affect Canadian motorists.

Participating CAA Clubs include:

• British Columbia Automobile Association
• Alberta Motor Association
• CAA Saskatchewan
• CAA Niagara
• CAA North & East Ontario
• CAA South Central Ontario
• CAA Atlantic
• Excluding Manitoba and Quebec

To get more information on what benefits are available in your area visit : www.caalegionbenefits.com or call 1-888-268-5154.

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.

———— www.icipaints.ca ————

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!

———— 1-800-578-7878 / www.travelodge.ca ————

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.

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 ————

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.

toll-free: 1-866-865-5504
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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, see our Philips Lifeline insert in this magazine. You can also call 1-800-LIFELINE / 1-800-543-3546 or visit www.lifeline.ca for more details. Please reference code xx300 to obtain this offer.

Proud To Partner With The Royal Canadian Legion

Diageo, a leader in the premium drinks industry, has become a partner committed to the support of The Royal Canadian Legion through substantial investments into its national programs. At the branch, Legion members can order their favorite premium brands, as well as have the opportunity to try a selection of beer, spirits, and wines from Diageo’s world-class portfolio of products; including Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, Bells, Baileys, Cuervo, Gordon’s, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Piat D’Or and Sterling Vineyards wines.

Many of Diageo’s products are already available at your local Legion Branch, so please select their brands over that of their competitors. We will all benefit accordingly.

Diageo (pronounced Dee-AH-Gee-O) may not be a household name, but most of the brands certainly are. While the company operates in markets worldwide, Diageo Canada has employees at supply sites as well as sales and marketing offices across Canada. Its head office is in Etobicoke. There are also manufacturing and distribution sites in Amherstburg, Ont., Dorval, Que. and Gimli, Man.

As the world’s leading premium drinks business, Diageo wants to be at the forefront of industry efforts to promote responsible drinking. Its approach is based on the following key principles: set world-class standards for responsible marketing and innovation, combat alcohol misuse, work with others on initiatives to reduce alcohol-related harm, and seek to promote a shared understanding of what it means to drink responsibly.

Diageo wishes all Legion members a happy, healthy and safe New Year, and raises a toast to all Legion Magazine readers for the responsible enjoyment of our products.

The Canadian "muffler king" now offers a wide range of products and services at over 120 locations across Canada. When doing business at Speedy, you and your family members will be eligible for discounts when you quote the following Speedy Affinity Group number for all Legion members: # 00193. You may want to keep the account number in your vehicle so you'll be sure to receive the benefits you're entitled to, including a:

• 15% discount off all regularly priced services
• 5% off Speedy's regularly reduced tire prices
• 5% off all promotional offers

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