Donald Teuma-Castelletti
QUYON Nov. 4, 2018
After months of sharing a clubhouse for events, meetings, and more, the Quyon Lions gave back to their hosts, Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 231, in a special way.
Sunday afternoon saw the Lions present the Quyon Legion President, Lyle Fraser, with a new sign for their building, to replace a weathered one currently in place.
“We were badly in need of a new sign,” said Fraser. “It was one of those things we hadn’t got around to, so it is greatly appreciated.”

Since the old Lions’ clubhouse was torn down in 2017, the Legion has welcomed the Lions to their building, free of charge. The Lions have held numerous events and meetings there, allowing them to continue their operations in the area despite being without their headquarters.
In this time, the Lions have worked to give back to the Legion as often as they can, helping with the building in times of flooding and making donations.
However, this donation of a new sign proved a great surprise for the Legion, who were proud to receive the upgrade.
The sign features the Legion’s updated logo and will be hung on the front of the building, once final preparations have been made.
Lions’ Secretary Rollie Bernier said the group wanted to make a tangible donation to their hosts, something that would last.
“We’re thanking them for their cooperation, between the two service groups,” he said.
The sign was kept a surprise until Sunday afternoon, when the hall was full of guests following the Remembrance Day ceremonies in Quyon. Fraser said the gift was a great idea and much appreciated in its thoughtfulness, as their old sign is in bad shape.
Fraser added that he looks forward to the clubs continuing their efforts, and that the Legion’s doors will always remain open to the Lions.