Emmaus, PA — The Emmaus Rotary Club invites all Emmaus residents, friends, local veterans, scout troops, and area dignitaries to gather on Friday, June 14th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Park Arts Pavilion for the annual Flag Day Program.  East Penn area students in 5th and 8th grades will read their winning poetry and essays about “What the American Flag Means to Me”. Patriotic music will be provided by the St. Ann School choir under the direction of Ariel Scholz, Army veteran, Ret., 76th Army Band.

Our guest speaker for the program is Staff Sergeant (SSG) Patrick J. Cubbage, U.S. Army, Vietnam. Staff Sergeant Cubbage was assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the most decorated unit in Vietnam. After receiving numerous badges and medals, SSG Cubbage continued to serve his country in reserve components: 11th Special Forces (Green Beret), 122nd MP for Criminal Investigation Divison (CID) and served as a nuclear biological chemical expert for the 112th Field Artillery. Come hear highlights of his military career, including his position in the Emergency Operations Center at Fort Dix on 9/11. The Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi, Pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church in Emmaus will offer the invocation and benediction. Emmaus Rotary President, Sal Verrastro will preside and Emmaus Mayor Lee Ann Gilbert will present proclamations to the winning students.

Mark your calendars for Friday, June 14th at 6:00 pm.  Refreshments will be served courtesy of the Vienna Lodge 847 International Order of Odd Fellows and Ai Orthodontics.
Emmaus Flag Day Celebration 2024
June 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Through the Emmaus Rotary Flag Program, members will deliver and install a large (3ft by 5ft) US Flag at your site 6 times per year (Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Patriots Day and Veterans Day) for just $49. Proceeds benefit local projects in the East Penn community. Learn more and get your neighborhood signed up at https://flags.emmausrotary.org

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Caitlin Hamlin