Pictured, left to right: Hamilton County Commissioner and Elks Member Lee Helton, Tennessee State Representative and Elks Member Esther Helton, Dean of Students Lee Grady and Exalted Ruler of Chattanooga Elks Lodge David Thompson
Chattanooga Elks Lodge #91 recently placed 20 flags in classrooms at East Brainerd Elementary School. The American Flags were donated by Tennessee State Representative and Chattanooga Elks Lodge Member Esther Helton. The flag poles and flag pole holders were donated by the Chattanooga Elks Lodge. In addition, the school was presented with a “Certificate of Honor” from the Elks for properly flying the American Flag.
Chattanooga Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler David Thompson said, “The original flags at East Brainerd Elementary School were lost during the 2020 tornado that hit the Chattanooga area.
Through generous donations from our members and grants through the Elks National Foundation our lodge was able to provide and deliver these 20 flags for the students in our community. It is an honor to acknowledge the school for properly flying our American Flag.”
Elks National Foundation provides opportunities for Elks Lodges to apply for community grants designed to set a standard of excellence in community leadership through service. These grants are offered to Lodges working to make a significant and meaningful difference in the community through charitable projects.