Merriam, KS 08

Merriam & Shawnee, KS Fields for Freedom, A program of Colonial Flag Foundation June 28-July 5 -- Merriam Market Place (5701 Merriam Dr.)

Support your local Field of Honor--Sponsor a flag ($25) or make a donation    Flag from Merriam to be picked up at the field on the last day of the event. Sponsorship Programs Thanks to Our Sponsors:           In The News!!!

Merriam, KS will host the 3rd annual Field of Honor Flag event on June 28 - July 5, 2008.  3,300 3'x5' US flags will stand 8 foot tall in perfect rows and columns across a field of green.  This amazing display is free to the public and will fly as a patritotic tribute to celebrate freedom.  The Field of Honor event is free to the public and will be on display at the Merriam Market Place (5701 Merriam Dr.)   Everyone is invited to participate in this community event.  Bring a camera and your family.  Help us Remember, Honor and Heal   Volunteers needed for setup and take down. Email us Hosted by: Resident and Business Volunteers from Merriam, KS and Shawnee, KS  The Proceeds from this  flag memorial will benefit: The SDBA intends to use these funds exclusively for overall improvements to downtown Shawnee, which will benefit the entire community.  Some of the things that this group is raising money for this year is to contribute to their annual donation for SafeHome (a battered women's shelter located in Shawnee) and also to help rehab homes in the downtown area for Seniors or disadvantaged citizens (similar to a "Christmas in October" program).  The Merriam Parks, Recreation, and Community Center Foundation is an independent, non-profit 501 c 3 organization which directly supports City of Merriam park and recreation facilities, programs, and parks.  Fund raising proceeds directly fund youth and adult program scholarships, purchase of equipment for the Irene B. French Community Center, purchase of original works of art for city buildings, sponsorships of the Music at the Marketplace Summer Concert Series, and support of the community center art gallery.   Event Schedule 2008 Merriam & Shawnee, KS Field of Honor  For More Information call:  913-262-4681 (Communications Chair)   Back to Main Page The Field of Honor in Merriam and Shawnee, KS is licensed with the National Colonial Flag Foundation and has exclusivity to the pre determined geographic area and time period for the patented Healing Field & Field of Honor Flag display program. (c) copyright 2004 Colonial Flag Foundation

Sponsor it, Own it--To be flown at your home, business or donate to a school to continue the tribute!  Local Committee Organization  Project Chair:  Larry Bachtle PR Chair:  Karen Crane Fundraising Chair:  Colleen Boeding Volunteer Chair:  Shelly Plekowski (To volunteer call Shelly at 913-262-2343) Volunteers (Cick on Volunteer above to email)

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