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Posted in Flags in the News on Feb 14th, 2008
Flying the U.S. flag in a remote location brings a particular set of challenges. The city of Hampton, Pennsylvania discovered that lighting a large flag where no electricity exists is costly. The engineering department is considering alternate methods to replace the diesel-powered electric generator that powers the floodlight. Trying to keep the flag lit before [...]
Posted in Flags in the News on Feb 6th, 2008
More than 3,000 Texas state Boy Scouts converged on the State Capitol and grounds in Austin on February 2 for their annual meeting with the Governor. The fifty-eighth annual event’s theme was Community Service and their meeting with Eagle Scout Rick Perry (also known as the Governor) went very well. The Austin American-Statesman has some [...]
Posted in Flag Videos on Feb 1st, 2008
We’ve mentioned before how much we like Scouts. Take a look at these guys, who are learning how to handle the flag properly. It’s a great video.
Posted in Flags in the News on Jan 29th, 2008
Sometimes it’s all in the motivation and for Kenny Standridge, it adds up to $28,000+. I never realized all the benefits to participating at the top level in the national Boy Scout popcorn sales, but they are substantial. Doing a little math tells me that at $30,000 in sales, Kenny will earn $9,000 for college, [...]
Posted in Flags in the News on Jan 23rd, 2008
Today the news is “All Scouts, All the Time.” I find great reassurance in these stories, that some young men are learning to care for the community and others, before themselves. Five Eagle Scout presentations for the year is a fantastic accomplishment—for the boys, the leaders, and especially the younger boys working their way up. [...]
