Question 1

How does a flag subscription work?

Accepted Answer

Our scouts will deliver and set up your flag a few days prior to the designated holiday.  Scouts will then return after the holiday to retrieve the flag.  We take care of everything from storage to maintenance and upkeep.

Scouts earn money from the subscription for each flag they place each holiday, and they choose how many flags they want to cover each holiday.  They can use this money for anything scouting related - from personal equipment like hiking boots or backpacks, to trip costs such as summer camp or High Adventure (Philmont, BWCA, Sea Base, etc.).

Flags are 3′ x 5′ and attached to a 7′ pole.  At the start of the subscription, we come by and place a "flag spike" base in the grass (about 2' in from the curb and 2' away from the driveway when possible) which allows the pole to placed and removed easily while limiting damage the pole or the yard through repeatedly trying to force it directly into a new hole each time.  This "spike" is a white tube that we insert into the ground and sits flush with the dirt, allowing it to remain year-round without fear of mowing over it.  Occasionally a section of the flag will get damaged while on display or the "spike" will start leaning heavily from loose/wet ground.  If it is severe, please let us know via the contact form.  Otherwise we'll note it at pickup and make the necessary repairs or replacements.

Please note, this is a flag subscription service; you are not purchasing the flag or pole itself.

Question 2

What holidays do I get a flag?

Accepted Answer

YOUR SUBSCRIPTION INCLUDES THESE
6 PATRIOTIC HOLIDAYS

Memorial Day - Last Monday in May  |  Flag Day - June 14  |  Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - First Monday in Sept.  |  Patriot Day - 9/11  |  Veterans Day - Nov. 11

Question 3

What area do you service?

Accepted Answer

We service:
- Most of Raymore
- Kensington Farms in Lee's Summit
- Pickering Place in Belton

Service area map

If you would like service in an area not included on our service map, please contact us.

Question 4

How do I subscribe?

Accepted Answer

Visit RaymoreFlags.org and click the red/blue image to be taken to our payment processor.

Question 5

When can I subscribe?

Accepted Answer

You can subscribe online (here!) at any time!  Your annual subscription will be based on your date of sign up.

*Please note that if the subscription is made too close to a given holiday, we will need start the cycle at the next holiday.  Ex. if you subscribe on July 3rd, we won't make it out to place a flag for 4th of July.

Question 6

Can I get more than 1 flag?

Accepted Answer

Of course!  We would be glad to put our more than one flag for you. If you have a corner lot, flags look great on both streets!

A second flag is common enough that we've added an option for 2 flags (total) to our payment site with a slight discount.  If you'd like more than 2, please get in touch via the Contact Form and we can make arrangements based on your circumstances.

Question 7

When can I expect my first flag posted?

Accepted Answer

The deadline for flag payment is one week before the holiday.  If you subscribe after the deadline, your flag subscription will start at the next holiday.

We distribute the flags to the Scouts on a Thursday at least one week prior to the holiday.  The scouts then place the flag at least a few days before the holiday, up to a week ahead.  The specific day varies both by when the holiday lands on, and when the scout's schedule affords them time put flags out.  For example, with Memorial day on a Monday, the flag will be up no later than the Friday night before.  Some scouts have to wait until that Friday because of school activities, while others may put them up earlier.

If you subscribe after the deadline, your flag subscription will start at the next holiday.

Question 8

How do I know when its time to resubscribe?

Accepted Answer

If your subscription will end after a given holiday, we will send you an e-mail and let you know when it prior to the next holiday.

If you opt for recurring subscription (auto renew), the system will automatically email reminders ahead of time that it will run payment as you get close to the renew date.

Question 9

What if I want to cancel?

Accepted Answer

We will be sad to see you go, but you can cancel at any time online by sending us a note.  Since this is a major fundraiser for our scouting programs, we cannot refund you any of your subscription.

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