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American Legion Auxiliary 
Department of Washington
  • Home
  • Current Events
  • Our Auxiliary Programs
    • Americanism
    • AEF - Aux Emergency Fund
    • Children & Youth
    • Community Service
    • Education & Scholarships
    • Evergreen Girls State
    • Junior Activities
    • Leadership
    • Legislative and Advocacy
    • National Security
    • Poppies
    • VA & R
  • Dept Communication
  • Forms
    • Donation Forms
    • Membership Tools / ALAMIS
    • Reporting
    • Unit & District forms
  • Reference Documents
    • Evergreen News Online
    • Governance
    • Leadership Roster
    • Meetings
    • Nat'l ALA Academy
    • New Unit
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Poppy Committee

 

Purpose: 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. Standing Rules #6, National Committees – Mission Outreach

Key Program Statements:

  • 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.

Poppy Poster Contest

 ALA Units sponsor poppy poster contests in local schools. When schools do not conduct activities, other youth groups, including ALA Junior members, may participate under direct supervision of the local ALA unit. Contest Classes:

  • Class I: Grades 2 and 3
  • Class II: Grades 4 and 5
  • Class III: Grades 6 and 7
  • Class IV: Grades 8 and 9
  • Class V: Grades 10 and 11
  • Class VI: Grade 12
  • Class VII: Students with special needs

Grade levels from 2nd to 12th grade are divided into seven classes (listed above) with one additional class for “Best Overall” in each division. One award in each of the eight classes will be presented in each division. Winners will receive $50 and a $50 donation in the student’s name will be made to the Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship fund.

Poppy Poster Cover Sheet

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Poppy Poster

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Poppy Day is May 23

 

Poppy Day is celebrated in countries around the world. The American Legion Family brought National Poppy Day® to the United States when Congress designated the Friday before Memorial Day, as National Poppy Day.

On Poppy Day, wear a red poppy to honor the fallen and support the living who have worn our nation's uniform.


Learn more

The Dept of Washington is out of pre-made Poppies. Please see the list for ordering from other Depts

The Poppy Coloring Book

A creative way to teach about the Poppy

Download, print and share this fun Poppy coloring book to your local schools.  Have a contest for the best drawing!

Download here

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