Greetings–
 
Spring is here and it is time once again for Troop 533’s community service/fundraiser project, Flags Across Munster.
 
I will be at the meeting on Wednesday (April 10, 2019) to explain the program to the scouts and give them a packet with flyers and subscription sheets. 
 
Here’s how it works. 
 
For every $25 flag subscription a scout sells, $9 goes into their personal scout account. So, if a scout sells 10 subscriptions, a scout gets $90. The scout is required to post and take down the flag on Memorial Day, Flag Day and Fourth of July.  The flags go up as close to sunrise as possible and come down at sunset. 
 
YOU CAN USE THE MONEY TO PAY FOR ANY SCOUT-RELATED ACTIVITY. AND, WITH SCOUTMASTER APPROVAL, USE IT TO PAY FOR SCOUT-RELATED GEAR AT ANY STORE. REIMBURSEMENT WOULD ALSO REQUIRE A RECEIPT. 
 
You can start selling now. Non-Munster residents can sell in their neighborhoods.
 
Deadline to turn in your money and subscription list will be MAY 15, 2019. You can sell more after that date, but I need a deadline to gather the money and deliver the flags. We have had people ask for flags after Memorial Day. We don’t prorate the subscription, but most people are happy to pay the full $25.
 
We will arrange a time for you to pick up your flags.  You will keep them through July 4 and we will arrange a time for you to return them.  In the past, I set aside a few hours on the Saturday or Sunday before Memorial Day for pickup at a location TBD (probably Westminster Church).  Return date will be after Summer Camp, probably during a scout meeting.

I have attached the Flags Across Munster flyer to this email, along with a sheet to track the subscriptions. 
Some FAQS from the flyer:

What Is Flags Across Munster? For $25 a year, a Boy Scout from Troop 533 will post and retire a 3×5 flag in your yard on Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Fourth of July.  By participating in Flags Across Munster, you will help instill values, while encouraging and supporting our scouts. You will also be displaying your patriotism when the flag flies proudly in your neighborhood. Your donation will help pay for the scout’s camping trips and activities.

 

How does it work? A scout will post and salute the flag in the morning and retire and salute the flag in the evening. We will insert a 12-inch long PVC pipe (1 inch) flush to the ground to secure the flag pole. The 3-foot by 5-foot flag will be attached to a ten-foot pole.

 

How do I subscribe? We ask for $25, cash or a check payable to Troop 533, when you sign up for your subscription. The scout will take your name, address and phone number/email and will be responsible for the delivery on the three holidays.

 

What about the flags? These are U.S.  flags, made in the USA from Chicago’s WGN Flag Company. Questions? Email: flagsacrossmunster@gmail.com. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

 
 
YIS
 
John Dodge
Adult Committee Chairman
Flags Across Munster Coordinator.