Americanism

AMERICANISM AND OUR FLAG

Elks are Americans who have always been proud to display and honor the Flag of our Country.  This is especially important as we move forward after the tragedy of September 11, 2001.

Showing our Patriotism as Elks is easy.  Wear a pin of our Country’s Flag on your lapel.  Salute our Flag as it passes in parades or when the Star Spangled Banner is played.  Exhibit your love of Country and share our understanding of the great sacrifices that have been made by the men and women of our Armed Forces.  The Elks have always been there to support our Flag and those who defend it.  We must continue to take every opportunity to inform the public about our Americanism Program that we put forth into our communities.

The Americanism Committee provides many programs for our Lodges, schools and communities, such as presenting classroom flags to our schools,  Americanism Essay Contest, Law and Order Night, and Citizen and Volunteer of the Year Awards.

Lodge Members should fly their Flag at home with the same pride and patriotism.  Make Flag Day special in your community by attending our Flag Day program at the Lodge.

Our Flag flies over the Lodge continually as we are proud of the principles for which it stands, and for those who sacrificed in its defense.  We continue to honor those who ensured our liberty.

(Parts of this taken from Grand Lodge Program Book, 2010-2011.)

You may have watched this a time or two, please take the time and watch it once again!   
 Absolutely awesome!  Trace Adkins and the West Point cadets. (Turn your speakers on!)

The music teacher wrote the song and had all the third graders sing.  Enjoy...great message.

From the third graders of Tussing Elementary, Colonial Heights, Virginia.