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i. provide schools with the names of and a means to
locate speakers who have been identified by the Event
Speakers Coordinator as willing to speak to students
on the subject of Remembrance;
ii. create and distribute a Remembrance Program for use
at school assemblies;
iii. provide advice and assistance as requested.
SCHOOL DISTRIBUTION
308. The Chairman of the School Distribution Sub-Committee
has a very important task. The distribution of Poppies to our
youth at school is one of our most important responsibilities.
For many students, this is their first real exposure to the
Tradition of Remembrance and if it is done in a positive
manner, it will have a lasting impact. Distribution of Poppies
must be done in a systematic manner to ensure that no one is
overlooked. It should also be remembered that this activity is
separate and set apart from the Poster and Literacy Contests
which occur earlier in the fall.
EVENT SPEAKERS COORDINATOR
309. The duties of the Event Speakers Coordinator Sub-
Committee is to locate and enlist individuals who are
willing and able to speak to students on the subject of
Remembrance. It is necessary to identify a number of
speakers and the number required will be determined by
local conditions. It is vital that these persons have a good
understanding of the importance of fostering the Tradition
of Remembrance in the schools and be willing to make
themselves available on short notice. Once these speakers
have been identified, it is important to pass their names
along to the Publicity and Promotion Sub-Committee.
MATERIAL AND SUPPLIES
310. The Materials and Supplies Sub-Committee is responsible for:
a. assessing the amount of Poppy and Remembrance
material needed for the campaign;
b. obtaining the appropriate order forms through the Legion
Supply system;
c. ordering a sufficient quantity of promotional material
from the applicable Provincial Command. The material is
shown in the Promotional Material Catalogue;
d. ordering Poppies and Wreaths in a timely manner — for
example not later than mid summer;
e. ensuring that the Poppy material on hand, such as trays
and info cards, are in good repair and of adequate quantities.
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