Buddy Poppy Display Contest will again be held in connection with the State Convention. Rules have been designed to put emphasis on the purpose and effectiveness of the displays.
BUDDY POPPY ROOM WILL BE ANNOUNCED
Rules
(1). Displays will be presented and judged in three categories:
CATEGORY 1 Public Promotion of Poppy Campaign.
Examples (Window, booth, parade, poster displays, campaign promotions, etc.)
(a). Displays must be designed for public exposure and must bear a message soliciting a donation for and wearing of the VFW Buddy Poppy
(b). At least one Poppy used in the display must be in its original form and color, with label attached.
CATEGORY 2 Memorial or Inspirational Displays
Examples (Wreaths, memorial tablets or plaques, patriotic or devotional themes)
(a). Displays must be designed to honor the dead, to inspire devotion to God and Country, or to dramatize the activities supported by the Buddy Poppy.
(b). At least one Poppy used in the display must be in its original form and color, with label attached.
CATEGORY 3 Artistic or Decorative Use of Poppies
Examples (Post Home displays, table centerpieces, corsages, pictures, plaques, models, scenes, hats, novelty pieces, etc.)
(a). Any display not meeting the qualifications for Categories 1 or 2 shall automatically be entered in Category 3.
(b). At least one Poppy used in the display must be in its original form and color, with label attached.
The State Buddy Poppy Committee shall have NO responsibility in setting up, taking down, or returning displays. Displays may be entered and set up at any time from 7:30 a.m. Thursday June 09. Displays shall be set up in space provided in the Convention exhibit or meeting halls. At the time the display is set up, the responsible person must complete an entry form which will show the category of competition, the number of Poppies used, the purpose of the display, the use to which it has been put and plans for future use, the Post and/or Auxiliary number and location, and the name of the person who will dismantle and remove the display at the close of the Convention.
Displays may be accompanied by a white card, not to exceed 4 inches by 6 inches in size, on which is lettered in black ink an explanation of the theme for the display or other information of interest to the viewer or the judges. Post name, number or location may not be visible on display entries; failure to comply will result in disqualification.
Judging
Judging of displays will be on the basis of effectiveness, purpose, clarity of theme, suitability, originality, beauty and number of Poppies used. Where a sample of a large number of identical items (such as corsages or wreaths) is entered, full credit shall be given for the total number of Poppies used.
Prizes
Plaques will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners in each of the three categories. Plaques will be awarded at the Military Banquet when the winners are announced.
First Place Winners in each Category
First Place winners in each category will be eligible to be taken to National Convention and be entered in their respective category. Entry forms must be signed by the Department Adjutant. If someone from your Post or Auxiliary is not taking the entry to National Convention, you must designate someone to be responsible to set up and take down the display at National Convention.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Departments purchasing over 250,000 Poppies will be allowed two displays in each of the three categories for the National Display Contest. All others will be allowed one display in each of the three categories.