Theme: “Building our Veterans a Better Life, One Poppy at a Time.”
The purpose of the Poppy Committee is to educate ALA membership and the public on the significance of the poppy and the program’s financial benefit for veterans, military, and their families.
Areas of Emphasis:
- Promote the Poppy Program and increase revenue.
- Educate our communities on the meaning and history of the poppy.
- Celebrate National Poppy Day® every Friday before Memorial Day.
- Increase the number of poppy makers in our communities.
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Department Awards
- MARSHA’S ATHLETES PLAQUE – to the Unit with the best overall participation in the Poppy
- JUDY’S CIRCUS PERFORMERS POPPY AWARD – for the most new and innovative way or idea of raising funds for the Poppy Program.
- POPPY CONTESTS (Senior and Junior): Poppy Corsage, Poppy Floral Arrangement, Poppy Tray Favors, Poppy Hat, Poppy Apparel, Poppy Holiday Hanging (wreath, wall, etc.), Poppy Hanging – Non-Holiday (wall, wreath etc.)
Personal Awards:
- $10 to the runner up of the Marsha’s Athletes plaque
- $10 to the runner up of the Judy’s Circus Performers Plaque.
Awarded at Junior Conference
- LITTLE MISS POPPY AWARD – $50, Sash and Tiara.
- MISS POPPY AWARD – $50, Sash and Tiara.
Consider using your poppy funds to support one of the American Legion Auxiliary’s partners:
Support essential aspects of Honor Flights in your area. For more information, visit https://www.legion-aux.org/poppy-funds.
- Poppy funds may also be used to support food banks coordinated by the Armed Services YMCA. For further information, visit https://www.legion-aux.org/poppy-funds.
Resources from National:
- Log into the National website to access these items:
https://member.legion-aux.org/login?ReturnUrl=https://member.legion-aux.org/member/committees/poppy
Resources from National
- Poppy Program Guide
- Poppy Fact Sheet
- Poppy Day News Release
- Sample Poppy Proclamation
- Donation Can Label
- Poppy Bookmark
- ALA in Flanders Field Poem Bookmark
- Log into the National Website to Access these Items: Click Here
Department Resources