Poppy Manual

POPPY MATERIAL RENTAL COSTS
320. In reference to Subsection 1104.b. of the General By-Laws,
Branches and Commands may charge “pre-determined
storage costs” of Poppies and wreaths, promotional aids
and canvassing supplies to the Poppy Fund. However such
costs will be determined by Dominion Command.
a. for Commands:
i. Interior space in the Command building—
A maximum of 200 sq. ft. may be compensated
at $7 per sq. ft./year for a full 12 months
($1400 a year maximum); and
ii. Exterior warehouse space—A maximum of
200 sq. ft. at $3.50 per sq.ft/year for a full
12 Months ($700 a year maximum).
b. for Branches: (prior command approval is required)
i. Interior space within the Branch—A maximum of
3 months (1 Sept. to 30 Nov.) compensation at $7 per
sq.ft./year for 200 sq. ft. (a total of $350 a year); and
ii. Exterior warehouse space—A maximum of 3 months
for 200 sq. ft. at $3.50 per sq. ft./year
(a total maximum of $175 per year).
c. The manner of administering requests from branches to
charge pre-determined storage costs to the Poppy Fund is
left to the discretion of the Provincial Commands.
AFTER THE CAMPAIGN
321. It is not mandatory that wreaths and crosses collected from
the Cenotaph be destroyed. They may be used in another
manner to promote Remembrance, such as for display at
community cemeteries or placement at Veterans’ gravesites.
Used wreaths and crosses SHOULD NOT be re-sold.
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