Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce recently issued the following announcement.
PROUDLY SHOW YOUR PATRIOTISM: FLY THE FLAG EFFORTLESSLY
The Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site Inc. is taking new subscriptions and renewals for their Fly the Flag Project. The project provides homeowners and businesses, within the city limits of Fort Scott, the opportunity to fly the Stars and Stripes on five different flag holidays during 2020 without the hassle of purchasing, erecting, and storing a flag and pole. You don't even have to remember the holiday!
For $35 annually, the Friends will install a 3'x5' flag on a 12-foot staff at your home or business on each of the following Flag Holidays:
Memorial Day, May 25th
Flag Day, June 14th
Fourth of July, July 4th
Labor Day, September 7th
Veteran's Day, November 11th
Agreements for new subscriptions can be obtained at the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce or can be requested by phone or text by calling Kelley Collins at 417-684-2484. Renewals notices have been mailed/emailed to 2019 subscribers. Questions can be directed to Kelley or Martha Scott at 620-224-9924.
New agreements must be returned by March 2, 2020, to allow time for acquisition of supplies and placement of in-ground flag holders.
All proceeds support programs at Fort Scott National Historic Site. These include Symbols of Sacrifice, a Citizenship Ceremony, Candlelight Tour, Youth Engagement, and many others.
Show your patriotism and help our local National Park by lining the streets of Fort Scott with our nation's symbol!
The Fly the Flag Project is a yearly project sponsored by the Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site. Once signed up, you will receive the option to renew annually.
Date and Time: Monday Mar 2, 2020
New agreements have a deadline of March 2, 2020! Come by the Fort Scott Chamber or Fill out the form online and bring it to the Fort.
Location: New agreements must be returned by March 2, 2020 to allow time for acquisition of supplies and placement of in ground flag holders.
Contact Information: KELLEY COLLINS : 417.684.2484
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