Poppy Manual

THE CAMPAIGN CHECKLIST—
“PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER”
319. The following checklist is intended to be used as a quick
reference. For additional information, the previous Section
outlining the duties and responsibilities of the applicable
Sub-Committee Chairman needs to be consulted.
a. form a committee that knows the area and is willing
to work hard;
b. the complete committee should attend the available
Poppy and Remembrance seminar;
c. contact all branch members to seek their assistance;
d. should the branch have a full time secretary/manager,
the committee must work closely with this person to
ensure that all necessary supplies are ordered in a
timely manner;
e. recruit Area Captains, including members of the Ladies
Auxiliary, at the September branch meeting, stressing
the importance of creating a canvassing team — early
recruiting of teams boosts success;
f. arrange for the Captains to be in charge of street distribution;
g. ensure that there is sufficient material for teachers and
speakers and that Poppies are available for all schools in
the branch area. It is not unreasonable to expect education
administrators to assist in defining the requirement;
h. make personal contact with businesses (corner stores,
service stations, restaurants, financial institutions,
retailers, etc) to obtain permission to place poppy trays
(silent solicitors) in their establishments;
i. contact churches to determine if they wish to purchase a
Cross or Wreath and be prepared to supply background
material for inclusion in sermons, etc.;
j. consider a Poppy Sticker Day by visiting shut-ins on either
the first or second Sunday of the Remembrance Period;
k. ensure no other branch activities, such as meetings,
other canvasses or special entertainment, interferes
with the Poppy Campaign;
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