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Blue Star Mothers History
On January 22, 1942 the Flint News Advertiser printed a coupon asking mothers of serviceman to return the coupon after filling it out. On the following February 1,300 mothers met in the Durant Hotel, in Flint Michigan. Captain George H. Maines, who had conceived the idea for this group, acted as the chair of this first meeting. It was decided that after receiving 1,000 responses from the ad to form a permanent organization.
On February 6, the organization was reported in the Congressional record. Chapters then formed in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, California, Iowa and Washington. In June 1960, the organization was chartered by Congress.
Mothers volunteered throughout the tough times of World War II. They worked in hospitals, train stations, packed care packages for soldiers, and were a working part of homeland security during our time of war.
The organization waned in size over the years but has held together by mothers showing pride in both their children and country. In recent times, we have grown in strength again. Being attacked on our own soil has once again started mothers hanging flags in their windows at home proclaiming pride in the fact that we have children protecting our freedom during at time of war.
Our organization not only provides support for active duty service personnel–we promote patriotism, assist Veterans’ organizations, and are available to assist in homeland volunteer efforts to help our country remain strong.
MEMBERSHIP FOR BLUE STAR MOTHERS
A MOTHER OR STEP-MOTHER (SINCE THE CHILD WAS AGE 13) WHO HAS A SON OR DAUGHTER WHO IS SERVING, OR HAS BEEN HONORABLY DISCHARGED FROM THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
MILITARY BRANCHES INCLUDE THE UNITED STATES ARMY, NAVY, MARINE CORPS, AIR FORCE, COAST GUARD, NATIONAL GUARD, RESERVE UNITS, AND THE MERCHANT MARINES.
ANNUAL DUES FOR BLUE STAR MOTHERS: $30.00.
YOU CAN JOIN BY GOING TO THE NATIONAL BLUE STAR MOTHER’S WEBSITE AT: http://www.bluestarmothers.com.
At the upper LEFT corner of the home page click on JOIN/RENEW tab and fill out the form.
Blue Star Dads (Blue Star Associate – no dues)
BLUE STAR DADS “WE NEED YOU!” A FATHER OR STEP-FATHER (SINCE THE CHILD WAS AGE 13) WHO HAS A SON OR DAUGHTER WHO IS SERVING, OR HAS BEEN HONORABLY DISCHARGED FROM THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
MILITARY BRANCHES INCLUDE THE UNITED STATES ARMY, NAVY, MARINE CORPS, AIR FORCE, COAST GUARD, NATIONAL GUARD, RESERVE UNITS, AND THE MERCHANT MARINES.
Blue Star Associates (no dues)
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.
MILITARY BRANCHES INCLUDE THE UNITED STATES ARMY, NAVY, MARINE CORPS, AIR FORCE, COAST GUARD, NATIONAL GUARD, RESERVE UNITS, AND THE MERCHANT MARINES.
