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Purposes And Objectives Of The Navy League Of Canada

The objectives of The League have changed very little in the intervening years although some alteration to wording has been necessary to align them with present day usage. The League still seeks to promote knowledge of and support for our maritime interests including the advancement of knowledge in this field through youth training programs. (As authorized by Supplementary Letters Patent issued to The Navy League of Canada on October 21st, 1971) :

-To promote an interest in maritime affairs generally throughout Canada;

-To prepare, publish and disseminate information and encourage debate relating to the role and importance of maritime matters in the interests of Canada;

-To promote, organize, sponsor, support and encourage the education and training of the youth of the country through Cadet movements and other youth groups with a maritime orientation, (and through the provision of recreational opportunities and training, to promote the physical and mental fitness of the boys and girls participating in the Cadet Programmes - 25 August, 1980);

-To hold conferences, symposiums, and meetings for the discussion and exchange of views in matters relating to the objects of The League;

-To assist and aid by the establishment of foundations, scholarships, or bursaries those who take part in the youth activities of The League for their education and advancement as may be deemed necessary by the National Council of The League;

-To collect, receive, invest and hold funds and property from voluntary contributions, subscriptions, gifts, and legacies for the objects of The League, or such of them as the donors may direct;

-To raise funds as may be deemed necessary, for the welfare and benefit of Seamen, for their dependents and for Seamen's Homes, Hostels and other institutions in Canada, including the establishment, operation and maintenance thereof;

-To co-operate, as directed by National Council, with any kindred society having either in whole or in part, comparable objects to The League;

-To do all such other lawful things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects; provided always that it shall be a fundamental principal of The League that its objects, membership, management and conduct shall be absolutely unconnected with and free from all party politics.

The Oromocto Branch , The Navy League Of Canada meets 6:30 PM the last Tuesday of every month at the Royal Canadian Legion Br.93, Oromocto on Restigouche Road. Parents are encouraged to join the Navy League Cadet Committee. Betty Powell is the current Liason Officer with the Branch.