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e. For each Special Use Expenditure outlined in this article, branches are limited by the maximum percentage of the account balance as specified in each use. Multiple allocations may be made in each use, however, the total amount allocated under each individual use may not exceed the maximum percentage. Example: you may donate to several cadet corps or squadrons in the same year, provided that the total does not exceed 20% of the balance in your account as outlined above. f. Poppy Trust Funds may be donated to Provincial Command Charitable Foundations provided they are organized for the purposes outlined above. ii. Authorized Special Use Expenditures In all cases, and subject to prior approval by Provincial Command, a branch or group of branches may make an allotment not exceeding the specified amount in each case. All percentages are maximum amounts. a. Housing Accommodation or Care Facilities: (prior Provincial Command approval is required) 50 percent of the current balance, to purchase, construct, repair or furnish housing accommodation and care facilities, including hospital wards/rooms for Veterans, elderly or disabled persons. b. Medical Training and Medical Research: (prior Provincial Command approval is required) 50 percent of the current balance, for medical training and medical research directed to geriatric and other Veteran support or for community medical appliances such as but not limited to, “jaws of life”, photo imaging cameras and defibrillators which will assist in the care of Veterans. c. Senior Services: (prior Provincial Command approval is required) 50 percent of the current balance, for support of drop-in centers for Veterans, the elderly and support of meals on wheels services only as long as these provide known support to Veterans in the community. d. Relief of Disasters: (prior Provincial Command approval is required) 50 percent of the current balance, for donations for relief of disasters declared by the federal or provincial governments. 24 THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
e. Monuments: (prior Provincial Command approval is required) 25 percent of the current balance, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining or preserving local monuments to Veterans. The 25 percent must not exceed one half of the total funds (50 percent) required to construct, maintain or preserve local monuments for which funds are allocated. f. Support of Cadet Units: (prior Provincial Command approval is required) 20 percent of the current balance, to support and encourage Cadet Units that have assisted the branch with the Poppy Campaign or other Remembrance activities. Cadet units are defined as Sea Cadets, Army Cadets, and Air Cadets. An allotment would be for assistance to Cadet units, not reimbursements for individual expenses. See “Example” 403.i.e. g. Annual Veterans Visit: (prior Provincial Command approval is required) Up to $25.00 per meal, once a year to provide an annual visit to branches both for the Veterans and a spouse/ caregiver who is accompanying a Veteran, or a Veteran’s widower/widow accompanied by a caregiver to offer a meal and camaraderie. The amount is authorized from Poppy Trust Funds to cover the cost of the meal only and must not include the cost of any alcoholic beverages or other services, such as entertainment.—also see Subsection 403.ii.h. h. Transportation: (prior Provincial Command approval is required) 50 percent of the current balance, for occasional day trips for Veterans—also see Subsection 403.ii.g. i. Accessibility Modification: (prior Provincial Command approval is required) 50 percent of the current balance, to cover the cost of installation, maintenance and repair to personal lifting devices installed in branches for the purpose of assisting Veterans, their families and other persons with disabilities. Installing or retrofitting the branch’s handicap access entrance with a handicap ramp and door operator. If necessary, funding for a replacement door in this instance only is also authorized. To cover the cost of installation of a washroom door, toilet and sink for the purpose of assisting Veterans, their families and other persons with disabilities. Cadet units are defined as Sea Cadets, Army Cadets, and Air Cadets. An allotment would be for assistance to Cadet units, not reimbursements for individual expenses. 25 POPPY MANUAL
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