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material, campaign operating expenses and disbursements
as required by Section 1206 of the General By-Laws.
NOTE: This Section does not provide District and Zones the
Authority to collect or maintain a Poppy Trust Fund account.
BRANCHES
208. It is the responsibility of each Branch President to ensure that
the following action is taken concerning the Poppy Campaign:
a. appointing a Chairman of the Poppy and Remembrance
Committee early and following up to ensure that a strong
committee is in place;
b. verifying that the persons participating in the campaign
receive instructions as to their roles and responsibilities;
c. ensuring that the Poppy Campaign is “the branch
activity” of the year by motivating the executive
committee and members to become involved;
d. if required, obtaining local authority to canvass;
e. ensuring that the Poppy and Remembrance material
used has been manufactured by the authorized Dominion
Command supplier and that it has been obtained through
Provincial Command;
f. ensuring that Poppy Trust Funds are accounted for in
accordance with Sections 1102 — 1104 and Section 1206
of the General By-Laws;
g. ensuring that Poppy Trust Fund accounts are audited
annually;
h. ensuring that the Branch Status Report:
Poppy Trust Funds is completed by 31 October
and submitted to the appropriate Provincial
Command. A copy of this form is shown on page 36
of this manual and instructions for its completion are
contained in Chapter 6; and
i. ensuring that the general public is informed, through
the local media, of the results of the campaign including
the contributions received and the disposition of funds.
(See Section 606)
Branch Status
Report — Poppy
Trust Funds must
be completed by
31 October and
submitted to the
appropriate Provincial
Command as soon
as possible.
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