[Leaders] Rockford Specific Flag Event for Veteran's

Hello leaders. I just wish to provide you with clarification on flag ceremonies for Veteran's. The council works with the veterans home and participates with the boy scouts for the flag postings at the cemetery at the vet's home.  If you have an interest in participating with this, go to the council web site or contact council

 

HOWEVER, Blythfiled Cemetery does a local version of the same thing. I received a call while I was out of town at a conference wishing to know if there is an interest by the Rockford scouts. SO, I would appreciate knowing if there is an interest. In summary:

 

The Cemetery works with the Veteran's to provide a formal flag ceremony with Veterans and scouts. Then there is a brief overview of the importance of remembering the veteran's and why Memorial day is important. I have found this experience very good for those girls eager to learn about their country on a different level from schools.

 

The Rockford event begins around 345pm following school on Thursday May 24, 2012.  Scouts should wear their sash/vest and look appropriate for the occasion.  I know that families have been welcomed in the the past. The folks at the cemetery also provide a hot dog cook out dinner. It is their way to recognize and honor the scouts and the occasion.

 

I have submitted the paperwork to council. There is no formal registration or fees for this event. But if you do acknowledge that you are attending; please come as the cemetery folks do use their own monies for the food and do not expect anything from us, other than our presence and respect toward the Veteran's who have passed.

 

Please let me know the number of scouts and adults who will be in attendance.

 

Please note that the bridging ceremony is also that day at 6:00/6:15ish.

Thank you, Kathleen

Kathleen Bell
mskbellure@aol.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Lynn Surdock <lsurdock@wpf-engineering.com>
To: leaders <leaders@rockfordgs.org>
Sent: Thu, Apr 19, 2012 7:43 pm
Subject: [Leaders] FW: Flag Posting - 5/23/12

FYI

 

Lynn Surdock, PE
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From: Veronica Antel [mailto:vantel@cqlcorp.net]
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 7:50 AM
To: Lynn Surdock
Subject: RE: Flag Posting - 5/23/12

 

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