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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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