BUDDY POPPY PROGRAM

 BUDDY POPPY PROGRAM
 
The" Buddy" Poppy has been part of the VFW since 1922.The history ofthe"Buddy"" Poppy is a great tool to use when educating the community about what they represent and why we are always seen with the "Buddy" Poppies.

The "Buddy" Poppy is a symbol that reminds Americans of the sacrifices made by our veterans while protecting our freedoms.
 
Read more about the Buddy Poppy Program through the following reports from our 2026-27 WI Buddy Poppy Chair Jane Bynum.
 
 
September 2026 Buddy Poppy Bulletin
July 2026 Buddy Poppy Bulletin
 
June 2026 State Convention Poppy Display Winners!
 
Category 1 (Public Promotion of Poppy Campaign)

         -  1st Place: Post/Auxiliary 8584 (Cashton, WI.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Category 2 (Memorial or Inspirational Displays)

 -1st Place: Post/Auxiliary 2115 (Hudson, WI.)


Category 3 (Artistic or Decorative Use of Poppies)

-  1st Place: Auxiliary 1038 (Chippewa Falls, WI.)

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-   2nd Place: Post/Auxiliary 10262 (Plover, WI.) and

Most Impressive Display

Post/Auxiliary 10262 (Plover, WI.)

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 -  3rd Place: Auxiliary 8483 (Madison, WI.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Award Forms