The Auxiliary sponsors the Buddy Poppy Hat Contest at the Mid-Winter Conference in January.  All are requested to contact the Auxiliary President for details and requirements. Click here to view an example of the Buddy Poppy Hat Contest Rules.pdf

Department Buddy Poppy Display Contest:

 DURING THE STATE CONVENTION!

Buddy Poppy Displays will be judged in three (3) categories. Each Category will receive have 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE DEPARTMENT BUDDY POPPY DISPLAY RULES .pdf

 If a Post and/or Auxiliary wins first place in the State competition in any of the first three (3) categories, the winners are invited to compete at the National Convention.  The winners are responsible for setting up and taking down the displays at the National Convention.  The Post and State Chairman must contact Department Headquarters in writing giving the size of the display and the amount of space required for displaying the Buddy Poppy entry Competition. CHECK DEADLINE WITH NATIONAL by visiting online at www.vfw.org – National Convention.

All Post are reminded to purchase Buddy Poppies and carry out the VFW Tag Line "No one does more for Veterans!"