Recently, Springfield Elks Lodge held there annual Flag Day ceremony with two local Boy Scouts receiving Elks Eagle Scout plaques their well earned achievement.
They were, Alan Joshua Aldrich son of Clifton & Karen Aldrich, earned his Eagle Scout rank on April 18, 2018. AJ has also earned his Bronze palm. AJ has been actively involved in Troop 252 for six years and has held leadership positions of Scribe, Asst. Senior Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader. AJ’s Eagle Scout project was taking down and rebuilding the T-Ball Backstop at Riverside Middle School. AJ plans to help the troop over the next year and continue on to college to pursue a degree in Law Enforcement. Also being honored by the Elks Lodge was Adam Richard Stokarski son of Pau & Crystal Stokarski who also earned his Eagle Scout on April 18,n 2018. Adam has also been actively involved in Troop 252 for six years and has held leadership positions of Scribe, Quartermaster, Patrol Leader and Asst. Patrol Leader. Adam’s Eagle Scout project was building a sign for the North Springfield Recreation Park. Adam plans to continue to help his Troop over the next year and continue on to college to pursue a degree to become a game warden.
Several Cub and Boy Scouts helped in presenting the ritual of the history of the American Flag going back to the 1700. The Elks served a luncheon after the ceremony to show their appreciation to the the Scouts for helping with their Flag Day ceremony.
Shown L to r; Spr. Elks Past Exalted Ruler Michael Tennis, mom Karen Aldrich, Eagle Scout AJ Aldrich, father Clifton Aldrich and Scoutmaster Bruce Czwakiel as AJ received his plague from the Elks.
Caption for photo #004—Shown L to r; Spr. Elks Past Exalted Ruler Michael Tennis, father Paul Stokarski, Eagle Scout Adam Stokarski, mom Crystal Stokarski and Scoutmaster Bruce Czwakiel as Adam received his plague from the Elks.
News item submitted by Mike Gunn.