Derby-Shelton Rotary Flies Flags To Honor Community Heroes

Press release from Derby-Shelton Rotary:

March 14, 2022

Heroes are people we admire for their courage, outstanding achievements, noble qualities, or the way they practice random acts of kindness. These past two years has given us a new appreciation for the heroes in our lives.

The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club announces its first annual “Flags for Heroes” event. It will be a stunning visual presentation and a significant way for people in our community to honor their heroes. This year, the Flags for Heroes will be presented from May 28th to June 14th.

Heroes may be veterans, current service members, first responders, public safety officials, teachers, coaches, essential workers, or family members. Heroes may also be single moms or dads, special grandparents, and even neighbors.

“Flags for Heroes is an opportunity to honor those individuals who have served our country, our communities, and our families. It is a thoughtful tribute and a breathtaking sight,” said Julie Blakeman, 2021-2022 President of the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club.

Individuals and organizations throughout our community are invited to sponsor one or more flags to honor their heroes. The following sponsorship levels are available:

$2,500 STARS & STRIPES SPONSOR: Honor 10 heroes. Includes 10 flags, commemorative tags, recognition at event, on banner & social media posts.

$1,000 FRIEND OF VETS SPONSOR: Honor 8 heroes. Includes 8 flags, commemorative tags, recognition at event, on banner & social media posts.

$500 MEDAL OF HONOR SPONSOR: Honor 6 heroes. Includes 6 flags, commemorative tags, recognition at event, on banner & social media posts.

$250 BETSY ROSS SPONSOR: Honor 4 heroes. Includes 4 flags, commemorative tags, recognition at event, on banner & social media posts.

$60 INDIVIDUAL FLAG SPONSOR: Honor 1 hero. Includes 1 flag and commemorative tag.

Following the event, the personalized commemorative tags will be delivered to all sponsors. The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club retains the flags for use at future events.

“What a wonderful way to show our love for those special people in our lives and to join with 100+ others in such a moving and demonstrative way. I can’t wait to see all the flags proudly waving in the breeze,” said Linda Holmes-Hannon, member of the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club, and Chairperson for the Flags for Heroes.

Proceeds from Flags for Heroes will benefit the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club which supports the community through special projects and grants to local organizations. Donations to the Derby-Shelton Rotary are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

Visit the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club website to download an order form or purchase sponsorships online: www.derby-sheltonrotary.org, or contact Chairperson Linda Holmes-Hannon with questions and more information at Linda.Holmes-Hannon@hilton.com or 203-650-2391.

All sponsors are invited to join the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club for a “Flags for Heroes” ceremony on the Riverwalk on Saturday, June 11th at 11:00 am.

Formed in 1905, Rotary International is the world’s first service club organization with over 1.2 million members in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. The Rotary Club of Derby-Shelton serves Derby and Shelton with projects including Senior Salt & Sand, Dictionaries for Derby & Shelton 3rd Graders, the Liberty Thanksgiving Food Drive, scholarships and more; giving life to the Rotary motto, “Service Above Self.” For more information, and for membership information, contact Julie Blakeman at DSRotary@Derby-SheltonRotary.org, visit www.Derby-SheltonRotary.org, or search DSRotary on Facebook.

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