Flag Ceremony 

In the United States of America the American Flag is presented at the Altar at each and every Stated Meeting of a Lodge as soon as the Lodge is Opened.  In Pennsylvania the Flag is carried by the Senior Deacon.

The members shall stand with their right hand over their heart from the time the Presentation of the Flag is announced until the Flag is back in its holder, which is located to the right of the Senior Deacon's Place.

Also see Saluting the Flag.