A Patriotic Community Service Project by Scout Troop 17 of Monument, CO
All About "Flags Over The Divide"
How It Works
Our Service Area
About Our Flags
- Scouts will place a flag in your yard for 5 Patriotic Holidays per season: Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day & Patriots' Day.
- Flags will be installed on the day before the Holiday.
- Flags will be retrieved on the day following the Holiday.
- This service carries an Annual Fee of $60 per flag.
About Our Flags
Our Service Area
About Our Flags
- We use only High-Quality products that should hold up well in Colorado's harsh climate.
- Flags are 3'x5' in a cotton-poly blend and are Made in the USA.
- Flagpole Kits include a sturdy 7' pole with tangle-free attachments and a 10" 5-prong base.
- Solar Lighting is included for proper nighttime display.
Our Service Area
Our Service Area
What We Ask of You
- At this time, we can provide service to the following neighborhoods:
- Historic Downtown Monument
- Bel Lago Villas
- Lake of the Rockies
- West Oakridge
- When we build up our supply of kits, we intend to expand to other areas of the community.
What We Ask of You
What You Need to Know Before Signing Up
What We Ask of You
- Please treat the Flag as if it was your own, with Respect and Care.
- If the weather turns inclement, please bring the Flag & Pole inside.
- Make sure you're in compliance with any HOA or local government rules.
- Be aware of any Sprinkler or Utility line locations so we can avoid breakage.
- To enhance the visual impact of this project, please give our flyers to your neighbors and friends.
What You Need to Know Before Signing Up
What You Need to Know Before Signing Up
What You Need to Know Before Signing Up
- We use an Easy 2-Step process for our subscriptions:
- Make a Reservation by providing your personal info in the following section.
- Once we receive your Reservation, you'll receive a Confirmation Email with payment instructions.
- We use a Secure VENMO Electronic Payment System that accepts Credit Cards (with a fee) or Direct Bank Account Withdrawal (no fee) options.
- Sorry, No personal checks.
Flag Etiquette
What You Need to Know Before Signing Up
What You Need to Know Before Signing Up
- If your Flag touches the ground and is undamaged, simply put it back up.
- If your Flag becomes damaged, soiled or disappears, let us know right away and we'll work together to replace it.
- If you fly our Flag upside-down as a politically motivated Sign of Distress, we Reserve the Right to cancel your Current and any Future Services.
About Troop 17 of Monument, Colorado
Our Vision for "Flags Over The Divide"
Our Vision for "Flags Over The Divide"
Our Vision for "Flags Over The Divide"
- We hope this Project will promote Pride in our Nation and all the communities of Colorado's Palmer Divide region.
- We envision seeing our beautiful Stars & Stripes lining the streets for years to come.
Our History
Our Vision for "Flags Over The Divide"
Our Vision for "Flags Over The Divide"
- Chartered in 1951, we're celebrating 75 Years of Service to the Tri-Lakes area.
- With more than 50 Scouts, we are the largest troop in Northern El Paso Co.
- Nearly 170 Scouts from Troop 17 have earned the Ultimate Rank of Eagle.
Our Community Service
Our Vision for "Flags Over The Divide"
Our Community Service
- Monument 4th of July Parade.
- Scout Honor Guard for the Tri-Lakes' Memorial Day Observances.
- Caretakers of the Cemetery Gravesite Flags.
- Flag Retirement Ceremonies.
- Dozens of local Eagle Scout Projects.
Join Troop 17
Our Vision for "Flags Over The Divide"
Our Community Service
- We are a very active Troop based at St Peter Catholic School in Monument, Colorado.
- Our weekly meetings are usually held on Tuesday evenings.
- For additional information, use the "Contact Us" section of this webpage and we'll tell you more!
Our "Flag Honor Guards"
Thank You to our Sponsors!
- More to come!