NATIONAL AWARD COMPETITIONS 2016/2017

THE HAIG CUP (LARGE BRANCH) – EFFICIENCY AND PROGRESS

CRITERIA: The Haig Cup is awarded at Annual Conference to a Branch with more than 300 members which during the year has made the most progress and is of a high standard of efficiency.

Branches are to be put forward by their County/District. The County/District should complete this form and return it to the Annual Conference Administrator in the Membership Department at Haig House or email it to BY NO LATER THAN FRIDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2017.

ALL TO BE COMPLETED BY COUNTY/DISTRICT

Name of Branch
Name of County/District
Branch Code / BR / Year Formed

MEMBERSHIP

Total No. of Members / Steps Taken to Increase Membership
2013/2014
2014/2015

POPPY APPEAL RESULTS

2013/2014 / 2014/2015 / 2015/2016-
Total Results for the Poppy Appeal / £ / £ / £

BRANCH INFORMATION – EFFICIENCY - ESSENTIALS

Please tick the relevant box

Did the Branch return their MS1 on time? / YES / NO
Does the Branch have any outstanding membership debt? / YES / NO
Did the Branch return their accounts on time? / YES / NO

BRANCH INFORMATION – EFFICIENCY - DESIRABLES

Please tick the relevant box

Does the Branch use LOMAS? / YES / NO
Did the Branch send a delegate to Annual Conference? / YES / NO
Did the Branch send a delegate to the Annual Meeting of County/District Conference? / YES / NO

BRANCH INFORMATION – PROGRESS

Please fill in the bullet points for every box

What ways has the Branch produced real, quantifiable results within Membership, Welfare, Fundraising, Remembrance and Representation activities?

·  Membership:
·  Welfare:
·  Fundraising:
·  Remembrance:
·  Representation:

What ways has the Branch developed and maintained relationships within the local or area community which produce results and greatly enhance the reputation of the Legion?

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What events has the Branch run or contributed to which place the Legion in the public eye?

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What initiatives has the Branch undertaken that increase the total raised for the Poppy Appeal?

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Please add any extra information to support the application:

DATE / Signature of
County/District Chairman