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Addison students, mayor back ‘Flags for Addison’ drive aiming for 250 flags
Summary
Student volunteers from the Addison Trail Veterans Service Organization (ATVSO) described the Flags for Addison program and urged residents to sign up; the group aims to place 250 flags this year to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary and funds scholarships and a Veterans Luncheon.
Jenna, a Village of Addison staff member, introduced student volunteers from the Addison Trail Veterans Service Organization and Mayor Tom Hunley at the Addison VFW to promote the Flags for Addison program.
The program, run by ATVSO, sends student volunteers into neighborhoods five times a year on U.S. patriotic holidays to place flags at community members’ homes. “We volunteer time to honor and recognize our veterans in our community,” said Zion Martinez, co‑president of the Addison Trail Veterans Service Organization.
The student leaders said Flags for Addison supports several community efforts. Julia Eboli, introduced in the transcript as a co‑president of ATVSO, described the program as “a one‑of‑a‑kind tribute to our veterans, community, military members and our patriotic way of life.” Emily Mucha, identified as ATVSO secretary, said the group’s goal for this year — the nation’s 250th anniversary — is to put out 250 flags.
Students said funds raised by the program pay for the Veterans Luncheon and a scholarship program that will send two Addison Trail students to Washington, D.C.; they also said proceeds support community events across Addison. Residents who want a flag placed were told to contact Lavon Cescolini Boyer or use a QR code provided in program materials to sign up online.
Mayor Tom Hunley, who spoke as a veteran, praised the student volunteers and said he planned to donate. “It’s a great thing for Addison and for the veterans,” he said, adding he would bring a contribution to help the students reach their goal.
Jenna closed by urging viewers to sign up: “Help ATVSO reach their goal of 250 flags this year by scanning the QR code or going to their website,” she said. The segment ended with a brief sign‑off.
Note on transcript labeling: the recording’s speaker labels appear inconsistent in places; one speaker label in the transcript is used for different self‑identified names. The article attributes quotes to the names as they are spoken in the transcript and lists speaker identifications below.
