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 In
the days leading up to November 11, Poppies can be seen in
every corner of this great country. This show of support and
display of remembrance would not be possible without the
efforts of thousands of Legionnaires who volunteer to
distribute Poppies to the community through schools,
community organizations and local businesses.
The Royal Canadian Legion's annual Poppy Campaign runs from
the last Friday in October until November 11 and Branch 641
is committed to supporting the national campaign with our
considerable efforts across the Barrhaven community. For
2024 this will begin on October 25.
As more
details specific to the 2024 Poppy Campaign become
available, this page will be updated, but we already know
that we will need the support of our members to volunteer
for the same types of activities as in the past few years:
-Poppy Displays and merchandise in some larger local
stores (3-hour shifts)
-Poppy Boxes in other business locations (traplines)
-Volunteers to count cash (at the Branch)
-Volunteers to assist with the Veterans' Dinner
(Saturday evening, November 9)
-Volunteers to assist with Remembrance Day activities
(John McCrae Secondary School)
-Volunteers to participate in the Remembrance Day
Ceremony
-Volunteers to march in the Remembrance Day Ceremony
parade
The locations for the displays and Poppy boxes are being
reviewed and updated. The sign-up sheets for the store
shifts will be posted in the Branch before the end of
September.
Thank you in advance for your support for this very
important campaign that allows us to continue to support
Veterans in need.
Branch 641 Poppy Chair
Kevin Brown (Kevin.Brown@rcl641.ca)
Wreaths
 To
acquire a wreath for presentation at the Remembrance Day
Ceremony on November 11, kindly reach out to Kevin Brown by
November 1.
The presentation of wreaths is an important part of the
Remembrance Day Ceremony, and those of individual and
businesses who purchase one will be invited to come forward
and lay their wreath at the appropriate time during the
ceremony at John McCrae Secondary School.
** Supporting the Poppy Campaign means supporting Veterans
in need
and Veteran and local community programs. **
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