MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Our Column from the Okanogan Gazette-Tribine Aug.22 During WWI, military moms hung a blue star banner in the window to show that a member of the family was serving—one blue star for each member. The flag solicited the community’s support for the largely rural families. The Blue Star Mothers of America was organized in 1942, making blue star service flags, volunteering in VA hospitals, and sending care boxes to soldiers. Today, they volunteer in physical and emotional rehabilitation centers and raise funds for medical supplies, transportation, protective clothing and gear, all while offering support and gratitude to soldiers and their families. Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian, nondiscriminatory and non-profit organization. Who is eligible to become a Blue Star Mother? A Mother or Stepmother (since the child was of the age of 13) who has a son or daughter who is serving, or has been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States. Services included are the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, Reserve Units, Naval Militia, and the Merchant Marines. We also welcome the Boarder Patrol. Who is a Blue Star Dad or Associate? A Father or Step Father (since the child was of the age of thirteen) who has a son or daughter who is serving, or has been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States. An Associate is anyone who is a spouse, sister, brother, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, or friend of someone who is serving, or has been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States. Dads and Associates do not have voting rights but can participate fully in our service activities as an official representative. Our 2013-2014 Membership Drive is in full swing. For membership details contact Georgie Berry at Georgie_berry@hotmail or go online to bluestarmothers.org and join Chapter WA3 there.
Posted on: Sat, 31 Aug 2013 17:11:30 +0000
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