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d. the provision of loans.
e. the purchase of comforts for senior citizens in
hospitals or nursing homes that do not meet the
criteria listed in Section 401 of this manual.
f. general or non-specific donations to charities,
registered or non-registered, that do not meet
the criteria listed in Sections 401, 402 or 403 of
this manual. Examples include, Heart and Stroke
Association, Canadian Cancer Society, March of
Dimes, or for administrative or operational expenses
of any organization. When in doubt contact your
provincial command for direction.
v. Education (not authorized)
a. the funding of scholarships.
b. the purchase of equipment for showing
Remembrance films.
c. public speaking events
d. honour roll plaques for schools.
vi. Branch (not authorized)
a. any expenses incurred at conventions.
b. renovations of any sort to branch premises except
as outlined in Subsection 403. ii.i.
c. the purchase of medals, including war medals.
d. branch related utilities, expenses and leases, rent
and mortgages
vii. Community (not authorized)
a. donations to community events, schools, youth groups
(except cadets) or Legion oriented programs.
b. public service projects such as donations to churches,
memorial funds, recreational facilities, furnishings
and non-medical equipment for hospital wards/rooms.
Note: To conclude
the discussion
addressing the
list of prohibitions
outlined above, the
expenditure of Poppy
Trust Funds on any
of these activities is
prohibited. When in
doubt, contact your
Provincial Command.
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