An Attempt At Catching Up- October 2017- Tammy Gosselin- Middlesex County Blue Star Mothers

As I've been remiss on posting, and so I'm making an attempt to catch up from last October (2017). Below are some photos sent to me by Barbara Racette- from the October 2017 program.

Below- Tammy Gosselin, Vice President of Membership of the Middlesex County Blue Star Mothers who gave a presentation on what the organization does. Tammy spoke on the wealth of activities performed by this group. The concept for the Blue Star Mothers organization was originated by Captain George H. Maines in Flint Michigan. On January 22, 1942, a coupon was printed in the local newspaper asking mothers of servicemen to fill out and return the coupon. Based on the response, 300 mothers met in the Flint Michigan, Durant Hotel the following February. Captain Maines acted as the Chair at the first meeting. After receiving 1,000 responses from the ad, it was decided to form a permanent organization.  On February 6, 1943 the organization was reported on Congressional record. In June of 1960 the organization was chartered by Congress.  The Blue Star Mothers support each other when their children are deployed and provide support for active duty service personnel as well as assist veterans' organizations.

   (left) The board that Tammy brought showing the many activities of the Blue Star Mothers. 

  Below: The flier for the program. 

             

Above: The October newsletter.