Every year, from the last Friday of October to November 11, tens of millions of Canadians wear a Poppy as a visual pledge to honour Canada’s Veterans and remember those who sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy today.

The Poppy Campaign is very much a local initiative, conducted by Legion Branches in cities, towns and communities across the country. Donations collected during the Poppy Campaign are held in Trust at the branch level to directly support Veterans and their families within their community and to help ensure Canadians ‘never forget’.

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 and Cadets who volunteer to distribute Poppies to the community through schools, community organizations and local businesses.

As the Legion is our largest sponsor by far, we need to do our part and support them when needed! Our Squadron is going to provide 50 Cadets.

THERE ARE THREE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN POPPY TAGGING. Please sign up for two.

1) POPPY TAGGING WITH BILLY BISHOP
Date: Sunday, 03 November 2019
Location: Billy Bishop/Kerrisdale Legion (1407 Laburnum Street, Vancouver)
Details: We will have a morning shift muster at the Billy Bishop/Kerrisdale Legion, 1407 Laburnum Street, Vancouver at 09:00.  This shift should be out tagging by 9:30 until 12:00 when they will return to the branch have a snack.  They should be finished by 1:00.  The afternoon shift will meet at 12:00pm to be out tagging by 12:30 until 3:00 and return to have a snack.  They should be finished by 4:00.

Shifts:
Morning: 09:00 – 13:00
Afternoon: 12:00 – 16:00


2) SALUTE TO THE VETERANS GAME AT BC PLACE
Date: Saturday, 02 November 2019
Time: 17:30 - 19:00
Location: BC Place

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3) POPPY TAGGING WITH ANAVETS
Date: Saturday 09 November AND Sunday 10 November
Time: TBD
Location: ANAVETs Unit 26 (727 E 49th Ave)



Dress of the day is:  Full uniform with parka (if necessary).  New cadets:  White dress shirt, black pants & black shoes and a warm coat (conservative color).