Happy 250th Birthday USA, BUT...
Thank you for the overwhelming support of our Flags For Heroes Project. To those who have reached out and purchased a flag, your donation will enable the Sullivan Central Rotary Club NY continue its good work in our community.
We can't wait to celebrate with the donors and our community in recognition of these honored heroes, however, we are disappointed to have to postpone the Celebration Ceremony from this Monday (Memorial Day) until June 14, 2026 (Flag Day) at 11am.
We were notified by our supplier that there has been a supply/delivery issue for American Flags due to the 250th Celebrations going on across the country. We ordered our supplies as originally discussed, but due to unforeseen circumstance in the demand issue, the Flags just arrived today, and the flag poles are not due to come in until at least Tuesday.
Rotarians are if nothing else, flexible in making necessary changes to get things done. We are grateful to those in the Sullivan County, NY Government Center, specifically DPW Commissioner Ed McAndrew and his staff, and County Manager Josh Potosek and his staff for working in collaboration to help shift this Celebration to an alternate date. In addition, thank you to the members of the Sullivan County Legislators, especially Chair Nadia Rajsz and Luis Alvarez, Dan Hust (Director of Communications), and Stephen Walsh from the Veteran Services for all their support and networking to help put this project together.
And, when Assembly Member Paula Elaine Kay and Senator Peter Oberacker found out we were seeking sponsors to help with costs, both immediately signed on to this bring great supporters of the cause! Thank you!
Please forgive the delay. We appreciate your understanding. And, please note - Flags are still available! Please reach out for more information!
