Flag Sales Now Open For Patriotic ‘Flags Of Wellington’ Display

The Village of Wellington has partnered with the Wellington Rotary Club and others to present the “Flags of Wellington” display beginning Saturday, May 10 and continuing through Saturday, June 14 (Flag Day) along Forest Hill Blvd., just behind the Patriot Memorial. The flags represent a community celebration of remembrance, unity and spirit.

Wellington Rotary Club President Walter Imperatore introduced the project at the Tuesday, April 8 meeting of the Wellington Village Council.

“On behalf of the Rotary Club of Wellington, we are pleased to announce the launch of our joint inaugural Flags of Wellington program, created in partnership with the Village of Wellington and with the support of Scout Troop 777 and Comcast VetNet,” Imperatore said.

He invited community members to get involved in the project.

“For a $75 sponsorship, individuals, families or groups can dedicate a three-foot-by-five-foot flag on a six-foot pole with a personalized note, either in honor of a veteran or loved one, or to share a message of pride and hope. Participants will have the opportunity to keep the flag, pole and tag at the end of the program,” Imperatore explained.

Emergency Management & Public Safety Director Nicole Coates is overseeing the project for the village. She said that the idea began with Village Manager Jim Barnes.

“He had us look into the concept of bringing a field of American flags to the Village of Wellington, and when we said the Wellington Rotary Club would be perfect for this, they embraced the concept to help bring this project to life,” Coates told the council.

Each flag will be assembled by the Eagle Scouts and installed by the Village of Wellington onsite with support from Comcast VetNet. The flags can be dedicated to a loved one or used to share a personal message of hope and pride in the community. Each flag will include a tag with this personalized message.

The flags will be on display during the village’s annual Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 26. The observance will include a parade from the Patriot Memorial to the Wellington Veterans Memorial, right past the display of flags.

All proceeds will benefit the Wellington Rotary Foundation, a registered nonprofit that supports a wide range of community initiatives, including education, youth service and leadership programs, at-risk teen support, essentials for children in need, scholarships, assistance for veterans and first responders, resident aid programs, and meals and holiday gifts for homeless families.

Program organizers thank Comcast, whose Veteran Network (VetNet) has generously donated 100 American-made flags for the display. Comcast’s VetNet team will also volunteer their time to assist with the installation of the flags.

Comcast is a dedicated supporter of military heroes and veterans. VetNet supports numerous veterans service projects, including Wreaths Across America, a tribute to fallen veterans, and Operation Old Glory, which replaces American flags.

Flags can be purchased online at www.zeffy.com/ticketing/flags-of-wellington. Contact the Wellington Rotary Club at wellrotary1@gmail.com to learn more.