Grand Valley Blue Star Mothers

Colorado Chapter #4

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We are an official chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., an organization formed during World War II. Blue Star Mothers was chartered by Congress in 1960.  Our charter for Colorado Chapter 4 was granted Nov 23. 2007.
Additional information is available on the National website.

 Chapter Officers 2009-2010

 

President - Sherry Verdieck

First VP - Val Kennedy

Second VP - Janice Schluete

Third VP - Vacant

Recording Secretary - Cheryl Anderegg

Financial Secretary - Joanna Daub

Treasurer - Suzanne Daniels

Past President - Patti Wheeler

Past President - Wendy Hoffman

 
 

National Officers

2009-2010

 

President:Wendy Hoffman,

Colorado

First VP:Jennie Knockaert,

California

Second VP: Ellie Ramsey,

California

Third VP: Judy Dorsey,

Ohio

Recording Secretary: Kathryn Hood,

California

Financial Secretary: Pat Soler, California

Treasurer: Kathryn Venable, California


www.bluestarmothers.org


 
The Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. is authorized by the
U.S. Code: Title 36; Section 943, as of January 26, 1998.

The Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. is a non-partisan, non-political organization. We do not support any political candidate nor do we endorse any religious organization. The military represents all aspects of America as does our organization. Links to our website do not represent an endorsement.
We are a 501(c)3 Organization
Registered in the State of Colorado
 
History 
Click here for an article on the history of Blue Star mothers

 

The story of the Service Flag

 
 
The purposes of the corporation shall be: to perpetuate the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., and the memory of all the men and women who have served our country as members of the Armed Forces; the further object of this organization shall be patriotic, educational, social, and for service; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States; to educate our members and others not to divulge military, naval, or other Government information; to assist in veterans' ceremonies, to attend patriotic rallies and meetings; to foster true democracy; to care for the unsupported mothers who gave their sons to the service of the Nation; to aid in bringing about recognition of the need of permanent civilian defense for each community and to ever be alert against invasion of un-American activities; to uphold the American institutions of freedom, justice, and equal rights, and to defend the United States from all enemies.

 

 

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Other Colorado Chapters


Colorado Chapter 6 -- Alamosa

Colorado Chapter 5 -- Colorado Springs  

Colorado Chapter 3 -- Denver

Colorado Chapter 2 -- Cortez

Colorado Chapter 1 -- Durango

 

Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc

 

 


How to Join
1) You may download membership form , complete it and mail it to the address on the form or to your local chapter
2) Join through your local group/chapter. ( bring completed form or pick one up at a meeting)
3) Join directly through Blue Star Mothers.

Who Can Join

Blue Star Mothers
A Mother or Stepmother (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. Services included are the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, Reserve Units, and the Merchant Marines.

Blue Star Dads
A Father or Stepfather (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. Services included are the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, Reserve Units, and the Merchant Marines

Associate Members
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. Services included are the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, Reserve Units, and the Merchant Marines.