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.

Meeting the continuing needs of our veterans should be the concern of every American who
values his or her freedom. The American Legion Auxiliary promotes the poppy as a symbol of
the sacrifices our military have made, a symbol to open people’s hearts and inspire them to
donate.

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Use of funds for Veterans and active military

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FUNDS COLLECTED BEFORE/AFTER AMERICAN LEGION RESOLUTIONS OF
2013 and 2014

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In accordance with The American Legion Poppy Program and Poppy Fund Rules, as revised in 2013 and 2014 by The American Legion National Executive Committee, Poppy Funds may only be used for:

• The rehabilitation of veterans honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces after April 6, 1917.

• The welfare of the families of veterans of the above-named period.

• The rehabilitation of hospitalized military service personnel returning home and awaiting discharge who require treatment in service hospitals.

• The welfare of veterans, active military personnel, and the families of veterans and active military personnel of the above-named period where financial and medical need is evident.

• For the purpose of poppy kits and supplies used to make symbolic poppies and poppy items that will be distributed for donations to the Poppy Fund. All funds collected prior to the passage of this resolution be solely used for the intent and purpose of prior resolutions and not for active-duty service members or families. New funds collected after approval of this resolution may be used for active-duty military and families as outlined. All efforts be made to manufacture the poppies or poppy symbol items by veterans first, but in the event that demand is greater than this supply source, use of a commercial vendor which conforms with the restrictions on the use of The American Legion or the American Legion Auxiliary name and emblem may be used.

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Increase the number of poppy makers

The Department of Minnesota has very few Veterans making poppies. Many veterans and American Legion Family members made enough poppies this past year that the Department did not have to buy from other Departments. Thank you to all of you who participated in poppy making. Please continue having gatherings, inviting neighboring Units/Posts and anyone who would like to participate to make poppies. Make it fun!

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Department President’s Special Project

American Legion Auxiliary Department President Linda’s special project is to raise funds for the Creative Arts in the eight Veterans Homes in Minnesota. Poppy funds can be used for this project. Just think of the many different art projects or other opportunities that veterans can work on because of the veterans home receiving funding.

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Department Office has Poppy Items to purchase

The Poppy order form was in the September Unit Mailing. Remember to order early. Orders are due by December 1st, 2026. Units can purchase the small Poppy Making Kit and keep it at their unit; cost is $250 for 1,000 poppies.

• Small Poppies - $25 sold per 100 + Shipping & Handling

• Large Poppies - $18 sold per dozen + Shipping & Handling

• Poppy Patch Magnet - $7.00 each + Shipping & Handling (See image below)

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There are many resources that pertain to the Poppy Program on the national website under the Poppy Program page. Please check out www.alaforveterans.org for more information.