Miss Poppy Contest

 

Two Categories – Ages 6-12 and Ages 13-18

  1. Entrant must be between 6-12 years of age or 13-18 years of age and a Junior member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
  2. Promotional activity of the Poppy Story must be through the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary and the community.
  3. Selection of Miss Poppy is at the discretion of the Unit.
  4. A narrative report, not to exceed one hundred (100) words on the “Memorial Poppy” must be submitted.
  5. Entrant must submit a Miss Poppy Scrapbook (8 1/2 X 11) containing photographs and clippings illustrating how she promoted the American Legion Auxiliary Poppy.
  6. Entrant narrative and scrapbook must be received by Department of Arizona by or at the Junior Convention (date and location to be determined). The winner of the Department of Arizona will be submitted to National.

 

Rules for judging Miss Poppy Scrapbook entries

  1. Costume                                              33 1/3%
  2. Promotion of the Poppy Program        33 1/3%
  3. Publicity of poppy activities                 33 1/3%

 

Each year the Department of Arizona awards a plaque to the outstanding Miss Poppy in the Department. This plaque is the property of the recipient.

 

The only change in the rules between Department of Arizona and National is the Department requires the notebook to be a loose leaf cover.

 

Both National Miss Poppy winners will be invited to appear at the National Convention in Reno, NV immediately following her selection at her own expense. The winners of the National Miss Poppy contest will be awarded $50.00 and a citation.

 

There is no specific dress code for Miss Poppy. Units can use their own ideas and colors, but we suggest you use something that compliments the poppy.