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United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada

Hamilton Branch
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Record #: HAM0442 Last Modified: 07 May 2013 Last Full Update: 07 May 2013
Special Information
Public Bulletin
Dominion Conference planned for the Hamilton/Burlington area May 30-June 2nd 2013 
 
Email from Website
Contact Information
Mailing Addressc/o Pat Blackburn UE 
Waterford Place 
5188 Lakeshore Rd E, Unit 510 
Burlington, ON L7L 6P4
E-Mailuepat624@cogeco.ca
Websitewww.uel-hamilton.com
Primary ContactGloria Oakes, Membership Chairperson; Phone: 905-648-6519
Alternate ContactPat Blackburn, President; Phone: 289-337-1315
Primary ExecutiveMarilyn Hardsand, Secretary; Phone: 905-689-2790
Service Details
Alternate Name (Internal use only)Loyalists
Located In CommunityHamilton
DescriptionThe Hamilton Branch is one of 27 Branches of the United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada whose goal is to educate the public about the contributions made by the Loyalists to the early development of Canada and the founding of Ontario. 
 
Emphasis is on education through guest speakers at monthly meetings, educational presentations at schools, and participation in local heritage events. The Association aims to strengthen the membership of the United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada, and to encourage the preservation of the Loyalist heritage throughout the country. Membership is open to all and those wishing a certificate proving their Loyalist lineage are given assistance in acquiring the necessary documents. 
 
Hamilton Branch UELAC has active members from Barrie, Brampton, Paris, Mississauga, Oakville Burlington, Milton, Niagara and most communities within the Ciy of Hamilton. Social meetings are held throughout the City of Hamilton.
MeetingsVarious Locations for calendar events, call ahead 
Fourth Thu 7:30pm in Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
Areas ServedHalton Region ; Hamilton (City of) - and surrounding area
EligibilityAll those interested in the Loyalist period and early Canadian History are welcome to join.
FeesMembership - Annual membership fees cover the calendar year and are due January 1. In 2011 fee is $55 per person or $75 per family for those living at the same address ; Annual membership fees cover the calendar year and are due January 1. In 2012, fee is $55 per person or $75 per family for those living at the same address
LanguagesEnglish
Print MaterialThe Hamilton Branch issues 3 newsletters annually entitled The Hamilton Loyalist. 
The Loyalist Gazette, the Dominion Magazine, is published semi-annually.  
FundingGrants - Government of Ontario; City of Hamilton ; Donations ; Membership Fees
ElectionsAnnual General meeting in February each year.
EstablishedA Royal Charter was issued to the Association in 1914
Indexing
Service CategoriesLineage Societies
SubjectsHistorical conservation ; Local history