Noblesville Scouts & Elks commemorate Flag Day

Submitted by Kris Julius

Scouting America (BSA) Noblesville Girls Troop 222 joined Noblesville Elks Lodge #576 for their annual Flag Day tradition of retiring the previous year’s flag and raising a new flag.

Elks lodges across the United States commemorate the Birthday of the American Flag, Flag Day, each year by holding the ceremony at 6 p.m. on June 14. Members of Troop 222 have assisted in this celebration each year since the troop was founded in 2022.

“We love connecting with the community and getting involved in this,” Scoutmaster Jenny Sherrill said. “Seeing the Scouts take charge and lead the ceremony is so encouraging.”

Scouts from Troop 222, which comprises female scouts ages 11 to 17, retired the previous year’s flag, carefully folded it, and presented it to Elks Exalted Ruler for presentation at a later time. They then raised the new flag, which had previously flown over the U.S. Capitol. Brothers of troop members who belong to Troop 183 and Cub Scout Pack 315 also attended the event in uniform.

“We appreciate that the Elks continue to invite us to partner with them,” Sherrill said. “They were the first community organization to invite us to join them for a patriotic activity. We appreciate their partnership.”

Troop 222 for Girls is chartered by Bethel Lutheran Church, 20650 Cumberland Road, Noblesville.

Scouts from Noblesville’s Troop 222 are joined by brothers in Noblesville’s Troop 183 and Pack 315, scout leaders, and Elks at the Noblesville Elks #576 Flag Day celebration. Partnering with the Elks each year for the ceremony and pizza after is an annual tradition for Troop 222. Fourteen Troop 222 scouts joined this year.

Photo courtesy Kris Julius Photography