What a wonderful celebration we had! The organizers did a fabulous job putting this event together. It was a little longer than I expected, but I don’t think I fidgeted too much. I have a difficult time sitting still for a long time, but as long as I am entertained, then it’s not too bad. My favorite part was the “sing-along”. It allowed the spectators to participate in the event. Just because I CAN’T sing, doesn’t mean that I don’t LIKE to sing!
The day of the event, at the entrance to the Lodge room, we were given a program and a handout that contained the “History of the Flag”, “American Flag Etiquette”, and lyrics to Flag/Patriotic songs. It was in fact pleasant to follow along with the presentation. Oh, did I mention that I like to sing-along?
One special part of the celebration included a presentation by the Boy Scouts. As their leader read the history of the flag, each Boy Scout came out onto the floor with a replica of that flag. I was nice to see the evolution of the US Flag, as well as some of the other flags that were presented. Also the reading from the essay winners was very sweet, and the musical entertainment was lovely. Of course, I love to sing-along!
The only objection I had with the celebration was the gum smacking from some of the Boy Scouts, as they came out onto the floor. Don’t get me wrong; I am an avid gum chewer. But I went to a private school, when I was a kid, and gum chewing was a definite “no-no”, especially during a presentation. I guess I carry this “fuddy-duddy” convention along with me, in my “fuddy-duddy” old age. Gum chewing was viewed as a rebellion, and very improper etiquette. Come to think of it… we were not allowed to drink back then either, but that didn’t stop us from drinking… or gum chewing… or misbehaving! And all the kids were very well behaved, and did a great job!
Anyhow, it was a wonderful Flag Day Celebration, and I am looking forward to next year. Thank you to all the organizers!
See you at the Lodge!
Sylvia
The day of the event, at the entrance to the Lodge room, we were given a program and a handout that contained the “History of the Flag”, “American Flag Etiquette”, and lyrics to Flag/Patriotic songs. It was in fact pleasant to follow along with the presentation. Oh, did I mention that I like to sing-along?
One special part of the celebration included a presentation by the Boy Scouts. As their leader read the history of the flag, each Boy Scout came out onto the floor with a replica of that flag. I was nice to see the evolution of the US Flag, as well as some of the other flags that were presented. Also the reading from the essay winners was very sweet, and the musical entertainment was lovely. Of course, I love to sing-along!
The only objection I had with the celebration was the gum smacking from some of the Boy Scouts, as they came out onto the floor. Don’t get me wrong; I am an avid gum chewer. But I went to a private school, when I was a kid, and gum chewing was a definite “no-no”, especially during a presentation. I guess I carry this “fuddy-duddy” convention along with me, in my “fuddy-duddy” old age. Gum chewing was viewed as a rebellion, and very improper etiquette. Come to think of it… we were not allowed to drink back then either, but that didn’t stop us from drinking… or gum chewing… or misbehaving! And all the kids were very well behaved, and did a great job!
Anyhow, it was a wonderful Flag Day Celebration, and I am looking forward to next year. Thank you to all the organizers!
See you at the Lodge!
Sylvia
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