Monument Park Restoration Campaign
Submitted by Summit Elks & American Legion
For those that have visited the war monuments in the park at the Village Green, you know it is in need of a renovation in order to properly honor those from our community that have served in the US military and fought for our great country. The Summit City Council has given the Summit Elks Lodge, in partnership with the American Legion Lindsey Street Post, the green light to move forward with two new monuments for the Global War on Terror, and replacement of the badly deteriorating World War II, Korea and Vietnam memorial, along with much needed cleaning and upgrades.
The total cost is estimated to be around $85,000, and a groundbreaking is planned for Memorial Day with a dedication ceremony on September 11.
Fundraising has commenced and we need the community’s help to make this happen!
If you would like to donate online, please visit https://checkout.square.site/buy/C232TJBHDGEYY7NQOCCWOCIV or you can mail a check to the Summit Elks Lodge#1246 at 40 Maple Street, Summit, NJ 07901. Checks should be made payable to “American Legion Post 322” with “Monument Park Campaign” in the memo line. All donations will qualify as a charitable tax deduction under IRS Code section 501(c)(19) for veterans’ organizations.
If you are interested in funding one of the new granite benches for the park or other donor recognition opportunities please contact Summit Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler, Rick Wolffe by email atexaltedruler@summitelks1246.org.
