We’re a nonprofit service org. supporting each other& our children who’ve served or are serving in the military. We perpetuate patriotic, educational & social service; allegiance to the U.S.Gov.; the memory of all who’ve served in the Armed Forces; assist veterans' ceremonies; patriotic rallies & such; care for moms who gave their children to the service of our Nation; & uphold freedom, justice, & equal rights; We & the military represent all aspects of America.

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Sept. 19th Meeting Notes

• MEMBERS Present (at Carson Tahoe Hospital’s Juniper Rm.): Mary A., Jeanne BP, Barbara C, Leslie E., Paula F., Cheryl G., Joyce H., Guests: PJ Degross, Jo S. (son in Nv. Guard 593rd – helping assemble home front support)

• DIRECTORY Updates – Leslie’s cell. Copies available with all recent photos added. APO addresses forthcoming.
• MINUTES: NOTES from meetings posted as Blogger Update for review. May approved as posted.
• CALENDAR: Sept. 24th Gold Star Mothers Day (Natnl. Timeline); Oct. 1st - Pampered Chef F/R Marge’s- (online sales began 9/16); Monthly Meetings (2nd Tues. 6pm Juniper Rm. Carson Tahoe Hospital) Oct. 10th, Nov. 14th, Dec. 12th; Oct. 20th – Air Force Band Concert Carson CC; Oct. 28th – NV. Day Parade Op Postcard Drive; Dec. 3rd – Holiday Social Pres. Barb’s; Bowers Military Family Picnic ‘07 tent; 2nd Sat. in Sept., Natnl. Convention ‘07 Tent. Oct. 3-7th, 2007 in Albuquerque, NM
• BLOGGER UPDATES: Voted in links to Natl. Org to access letter et al, letssaythanks.com troop cards support.
• TREAS. REPORT: given by Barb for Marge G. Balance on 9/06/06 $803.60 - detail attached. Reimb. to Sally for banner approved. $50 donation to Gayle H. for cool collars material approved with thank you note.

• UPDATES ON SONS/DAUGHTERS:
o Leslie’s son Henry will return to Carson shortly for recruiting position. Youngest son just joined Navy.
o Barbara’s son Patrick just deployed. Mom got to go on ship & watch cast off from dock. Emails rcd.
o Joy’s son Christopher deployed and working long hours. Emails regularly. Loves Mom’s jerky.
o Jeanne’s son Jason discharged home to Reno – will travel as R & R, then finish education/career path.
o Paula’s son Josh was home on leave last month for much enjoyed R & R; back in Afghanistan now.
o Mary’s son Chris at Ft. Bragg; short trips to Kuwait; will be home for Thanksgiving – big family feast.
o Cheryl’s son Matt was in Kuwait heading to Baghdad for one year. Position in camp primarily.

• NEW BUSINESS:
o Officers’/Chairs’ Job Duties and Time Lines handed out to each in draft form to add/delete as developed. VP will co-chair Welcome Comm. doing phone functions. Jeanne will create prospect list. Nominations will be in Nov. Elections follow in December with Secty. and Treas. positions opening.
• COMMITTEE REPORTS:
o Op Postcard: Christmas Holiday Postcard Drive has begun. 4-H will contact chapters through Clover Clips. Members given contact list, sample letter, sample instructions. Notify chair with groups each will contact, update their contact info when postcards are returned (target date 11/14 meeting to allow for shipping), get 4 x 6 cards and sticker supplies to each group as needed. Treas. will reimburse receipts. Leslie will man booth with live remote Am 1300/FM 99.1 at Genoa Candy Dance 9/23,24.
o Welcome/BSM to BSM: See above. Much info shared with guest Jo to support the 593rd BSM prospects.
o Deployment Support: We now have 5 deployed sons and more in the 593rd so please bring 5 items for care packages to next month’s meeting. Existing supplies all issued for deployed at Bowers Picnic.
o Blue to Gold: Paula reported out the positive impact having a Blue to Gold Ceremony had at Bowers Picnic and then the 9/11 Fernley Heroes Wall with American Legion sharing how important Blue Star Moms were and honoring the two Gold Star Moms’ fallen soldiers from that area. Pictures on blog.

• OLD BUSINESS:
o PJ’s Web of Support update given. Invites to joint fund-raiser Pampered Chef Party at Marge’s 10/1 given to all to share with friends and shop online if can’t attend. PJ described Lobby Display for Oct. 20th Air Force Band Concert at Carson Community Center. The City is planning a 5-7pm pre-concert social time with Keva Juice and others who will hopefully contribute to BSM’s and Web of Support. PJ will coordinate with Jo to ensure she has a complete listing of the 593rd for family adoptions. Anyone interested in getting camouflage bracelets imprinted with Defending Our Freedom can email PJ with info and her contact will ship to entire troop. She also has contacts for dog tags for kids.
o In looking at our brief history and wanting to do the Bowers Military Family Picnic annually and then come alongside others in their military support events, we’ll look at creating a Special Events Standing Committee next month.
o Oct. Agenda: Marge prepare projected annual budget with donations commited/out; Veterans Day activities; Special Events Standing Committee, each attendee bring 5 items for deployed.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned following our closing prayer.

THESE NOTES WERE FORMULATED BY Jeanne, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT her at: jeanne1bp@sbcglobal.com.

Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Fund-Raiser Oct. 1st for BSM/Web of Support

You're Invited to a Pampered Chef(R) Fund-raiser Show

Hi Patriots

I'd like to invite you to join me for a sensational time with good friends and good food!

A Pampered Chef(R) Fund-raiser Show is a great way to have fun and see exciting kitchen tools in action. Plus, you'll help raise funds for a great organization!

Our Party is on October 1st from 2 - 4 pm ....15% of sales generated will go to Web of Support.Com Soldier Adoption Program and the Blue Star Moms....also any orders you place online...if you mention BSM's we will get donations... don't use the regular order prompts on Pampered Chef. To ensure Blue Star Moms get credit for your order go to: www.pamperedchef.biz/marisamiller. She's coordinating all.


Thanks and hope to see you there

Marge G., your Pampered Chef Host

RSVP's to Phone:
(775) 849-1488

RSVP's to E-mail:
tanner5545@aol.com

Location:
Marge's Home
RENO, NV 89511

This show will be opened on the site below from 9/16 to 10/14. Enter in Blue Star Moms to place your order. Please feel free to invite your family & friends to the site to place an order to help support us. Bring a Friend get a Gift.

Questions? Contact miller.marisa@yahoo.com or 775.423.1166 or

http://www.pamperedchef.biz/marisamiller



Fernley Hero Wall Dedication on 5th Anniv. 9/11. The American Legion recognized BSM's and told about the Blue to Gold flags. Honored were GSM fallen hero sons Misner and Stewart. Chairs Marge G. and Paula F. with Misner GSM Charlene receiving Gold Star flag at Bowers pictured above Memorial.


1st Annual Bowers Mansion Picnic for Area Military Families 9/10/06 was such fun. Comradery was shared by Blue Star Moms (and Dads), Misner Gold Star Mom Charlene, Nv. 593rd Guard Unit wives, and PJ with Web of Support. Those with deployed loved ones took boxes loaded with local patriot Gayle Hastert's handmade cool collars / helmet inserts & other goodies.