shall provide for obtaining a supply of poppies and for the distribution thereof to the Posts in the Department for distribution thereof to the Posts in the Department. It shall cooperate with and coordinate the work of the Poppy chairmen of the Division and District, and supervise the organizing for distribution of poppies in Illinois.  It shall require reports of the proceeds of distribution, and prepare and keep a permanent record thereof.  The committee shall submit a semi-annual report to the Finance Commission, and work closely with the Chicago Office.