The Cedar Grove Elks Lodge #2237 celebrated Flag Day and Father’s Day on Saturday June 19, 2021 followed by the Lodge Re-Opening Picnic. The Flag Day Ritual led by Exalted Ruler Tony Luongo and his Officers included impressive Flag Presentations and Flag Ritual Readings by our local BSA Scouts and Cub Scouts. It was truly an honorable, respectful and fitting recognition of Old Glory.  A special thanks to the Scouts of Troop 65 (Colin Larish, Louis Cicala, Aaron Sprigle, Bhrugu Patel & George Lara), guest Troop 238 (Joiquin Vila & Jake Parfetin) and the Cub Scouts of Pack 838 (Matthew Nauman, Adam Stuber & Jaiden Taitt).  All in attendance were proud to see Our Flag honored, made even more special by the fantastic participation of the Scouts.

Following the Flag Day Ritual, a heart-felt Father’s Day Elks Ritual was also observed and the Cedar Grove Elks Lodge Re-Opening Picnic was enjoyed by all.  

(pictures by Brian Hegarty)