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Boy Scout to Earn Eagle Badge by Helping Temecula Valley Elks
The project involved making a flag stand to support and display the eight historic American flags that are used by the Elks during their annual Flag Day ceremony.
Boy Scout Trenton Doize of Temecula Troop #384 worked for several months with the Temecula Elks Veterans Affairs Committee on a project to earn his Eagle Badge.
The project involved making a flag stand to support and display the eight historic American flags that are used by the Elks during their annual Flag Day ceremony.
The idea was long overdue because these flags were kept in storage and only brought out on June. Since their rich history is close to Elks as loyal Americans it was important to have a permanent display in the Lodge room for these symbols of freedom and patriotism.
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The stand is made from a historic oak timber which itself is over 200 years old. Trenton embarked on working the timber, sanding, polishing, curing, and finishing it with holes to accommodate the flag stands. He also put labels on the base to identify the flags and the dates they were used. The piece is bold and beautiful and has a character about it that contrasts the Lodge and aptly displays the flags.
On the August Family Night a flag presentation was made by Boy Scout Troop #384 and the flag stand was formally presented to the Temecula Elks Lodge. The Flags and the stand will be permanently and continuously displayed at the Lodge.
Temecula Valley Elks is proud to be assisting and sponsoring these dedicated young Boy Scouts in their various endeavors for badges and advancement. Thank you Trenton!
—News release submitted by Bob and Diane Farrens, publicity co-chairman for Temecula Valley Elks
On the August Family Night a flag presentation was made by Boy Scout Troop #384 and the flag stand was formally presented to the Temecula Elks Lodge. The Flags and the stand will be permanently and continuously displayed at the Lodge.
Temecula Valley Elks is proud to be assisting and sponsoring these dedicated young Boy Scouts in their various endeavors for badges and advancement. Thank you Trenton!
—News release submitted by Bob and Diane Farrens, publicity co-chairman for Temecula Valley Elks
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