Poppy Program
Carol Wolf – Co-chairman
poppies@ndala.org
Photo courtesy: IceBerg Images by Candace (Candace Berg)
Poppy_Poster_Contest_Rules 2026
Deadline for Poppy Poster Contest: May 15, 2026
Poppy Order Form – Due November 1
The Poppy Committee has mailed fifty-four orders that include 13,042 small and 478 large poppies. Several units have asked for kits to assemble their own poppies as well. Thirty-one orders have not yet been filled, and we are waiting for more assembled poppies to arrive after our poppy assembler returns from vacation.
Carol Wolf and Cheryl Gustafson
Poppy Co-Chairmen
Cheryl Gustafson – Poppy Co-Chairman
Photo – IceBerg Art Creations, Candace Berg
- Program Engagement Plan – Poppy – 2025-2026
- 2025 Department Poppy Contest Winners
- 2026 Poppy Calendar
- March 2026 Message Article
- Convention Contest for Year 250
- NW Division Poppy Chairman – September 2025
- Making Poppies Step by Step 2025
- Poppy Funds usage
- Poppy Promotion Program
- Poppies Coloring Book
- Poppy Cookie Recipe
- National Poppy Day (May 22, 2026)
- Flanders Field Bookmark Sample
- Poppy Program Certificate
- Poppy Story
- Message of the Poppy Poem 1933
Poppy Order Form– Due November 1st, 2025
Ways to Promote the Poppy Program and increase revenue:
Rolla Unit #235 sponsored a poppy breakfast on May 4th to promote poppy distribution for our veterans. (L to R): Sandy Smith, Department Vice President; Elaine Lange, Cheryl Gustafson, District 3 President; Lynn Tomlinson, Past Department Historian; and Gloria Covert, Past Department President.
• Wear a poppy to promote conversation and interest.
• Promote the Poppy Poster Contest in your local schools.
• Educate your community about how funds collected help veterans, servicemembers, and their families.
• Contact local businesses for permission to distribute poppies on their premises. Make sure you have permission for liability purposes; in some instances, permits are required.
• Send a thank you to businesses that allow distribution. Consider using the Poppy Poster thank you cards, available for purchase through Emblem Sales, for your communication.
• Organize a Department poppy drive with The American Legion Family. Encourage The American Legion, Sons of The American Legion, Legion Riders, and ALA Junior members to join poppy distributions in your community.
National Resources
