ABOUT PORT CREDIT LEGION
The Col. Alex Thomson Branch #82 of The Royal Canadian Legion has been part of the Port Credit landscape since 1927. 35 Front Street North on the banks of the Credit River. The branch is dedicated to the memory of Col. Alex Thomson a former Port Credit resident who was decorated for bravery and killed in action in France during World War 1.
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The Royal Canadian Legion was originally started in the 1920's to serve the needs of the disabled, sick and wounded veterans returning to civilian life after World War 1. The Legion also provides a meeting place for these veterans. During World War Two the Legion provided skills training for overseas veterans returning to civilian life. There was also compensation for pension and medical needs.
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The Royal Canadian Legion was formed through the merger of 3 organizations: the Great War Veterans Association (GWVA), The Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League (BESL), and the Army, Navy, and Air Force Veterans in Canada (ANAVETS). Its primary purpose was to support Veterans, advocate for their rights, and promote remembrance of those who served in the military.
2026 marks our 100th anniversary and plans are well underway to make it a year to celebrate our rich heritage and contributions to Canada, to educate Canadians about our support of Veterans and Remembrance, to add members to our ranks and to increase revenues to strengthen services and programs.
MEET YOUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Vito Tomas
President
Previously employed with City of Mississauga, 25 years as Union Representative for transit division and for 10 years as Operation Manager.
Comrade Tomas has been associated
with RCL Port Credit Branch 82
for more than 30 years
and leading the
Executive team
for almost 3 years now.
Steve Dyer
1st Vice President
Service Officer
Leadership Development
Served in the Canadian Intelligence Corps, Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserve, Mobile Command from 1968-1972, Steve also served as a drill and weapons instructor and stood sentry for weapons during the October Crisis in 1970 and was posted to 3 Canadian Mechanized Commando (3 MECH CDO) in Baden-Solingen West Germany for the NATO REFORGER war games in 1971. Now retired, Steve rides with 1 CAV Headquarters, Canadian Army Veterans Motorcycle Unit. It is an honour for Steve to serve as the Service Officer at RCL Branch 82 and looks forward to helping our veterans who are in need of our support.
Steve Lawrence
2nd Vice President
Branch Manager
A retiree from the business world, Steve is a lifelong visitor to Branch 82 since emigrating here from Dundee with his father in 1964. He brings with him extensive experience in building business, market growth and a focus on customer service delivery.
Driven to contribute his skills and interests to seeing RCL82 prosper, his personal dedication to serving veterans, members, and the local community stems from his long family ties to the
Port Credit Legion and his Lifetime Member father's honorable service
in the Royal Air Force.
Anne Lawrence
Branch Secretary
Public Relations & Property Chair
Passionate about honoring veterans,
Anne volunteers her time to serve as the President's right-hand officer.
With 30 years' experience in private
& public sector, she focuses on
organizational success and growth.
She is dedicated to promoting remembrance, advocating for membership growth,
driving positive change, and raising vital funds. By leveraging expertise & a strategic approach, she strives to create a stronger community &
support veterans, and their families,
ensuring needs are met, and
sacrifices never forgotten.
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Membership
Chair
Member, Volunteer
Poppy Chair
Member, Volunteer
Larry Brown
Sports Chair
Member, Volunteer
Luc DiGuglielmo
Entertainment
Youth & Edu
Member, Volunteer
