Serve First, Lead Second
The Branch 351 Executive Committee provides leadership and direction, guides governance, sets strategic priorities, and addresses urgent matters between general membership meetings. They keep the Branch operating effectively, focusing on serving Veterans, members, and the broader community.
The Committee is made up of the President, Immediate Past President, three Vice-Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer (if unpaid), and up to six elected or appointed members. Terms are one year in length, running from June through May, with elections typically held in April.
Current Executive Members
| Position | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| President | Robert Buss | president@montgomerylegion.ca |
| 1st Vice-President | Brendan Hannigan | 1stvice@montgomerylegion.ca |
| 2nd Vice-President | Michael Kostiuk | 2ndvice@montgomerylegion.ca |
| Secretary | vacant | secretary@montgomerylegion.ca |
| Treasurer | Maria Abraham | treasurer@montgomerylegion.ca |
| Bylaws | Dave Smith | bylaws@montgomerylegion.ca |
| Cadet Liaison | Michael Kostiuk | cadets@montgomerylegion.ca |
| Honours and Awards | Vacant | honours@montgomerylegion.ca |
| Membership | Luc Chretien | membership@montgomerylegion.ca |
| Poppy Chair | Robert Buss | poppy@montgomerylegion.ca |
| Poppy Trust Chair | Robert Buss | poppy-trust@montgomerylegion.ca |
| Public Relations / Social Media | Dave Smith | news@montgomerylegion.ca |
| Member Communications / Newsletter | Janet Waitman | Messenger@montgomerylegion.ca |
| Seniors | Vacant | seniors@montgomerylegion.ca |
| Sports | Kevin Edwards | sports@montgomerylegion.ca |
| Veterans Service Officer | Jerry Kovacs | vso@montgomerylegion.ca |
| Ways and Means | Vacant | means@montgomerylegion.ca |
| Youth Programs | vacant | youth@montgomerylegion.ca |
Interested in Learning More?
If you would like to learn more about specific roles and responsibilities, or are interested in volunteering, visit our Meetings & Governance section for detailed terms of reference and position descriptions.
If you have questions or want to reach any member of our Executive team or our wonderful volunteers, use the Contact Us form. We’d love to hear from you!