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We meet every Thursday at 6:30pm at the DoubleTree Inn at Central Expwy and Caruth Haven (8250 N. Central Expwy). If you enjoy these highlights, then you really must attend a meeting!

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This entry was posted on 6/14/2010 11:32 PM and is filed under Holiday.



Resolved, that the Flag of the thirteen United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the Union be thirteen stars, white on a blue field, representing a new constellation.
— June 14, 1777, Second Continental Congress


June 14 is Flag Day in the United States. It is not an official holiday but every president since Woodrow Wilson in 1916 has issued a proclamation for this day. The U.S. flag was officially adopted 233 years ago; but Congess did not pass a law creating a national Flag Day until 1949.

Every Toastmasters event and club meeting opens with the Pledge of Allegiance except when “The Star-Spangled Banner” or “America the Beautiful” is sung instead.
 
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    • 6/15/2010 3:34 PM DanniB wrote:
      Correction - Toastmasters clubs have the option to start every meeting or event with the Pledge of Allegiance, but are not REQUIRED to do so. We are an International organization, so it isn't always appropriate or desired by the members.

      That being said, there are few things as amazing as being in a group of 200+ Toastmasters at a TLI or Conference all reciting the Pledge of Allegiance together - it gives me chills! I can't wait to experience how they open the International Convention in August!
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    • 6/21/2010 10:35 AM David wrote:
      Thanks, Danni.  I probably should've said, "Almost every American Toastmasters event...."
      That will be awesome at the International Convention!
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