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Wednesday May 14
• AMERICAN LEGION POST 234 BINGO
4:30pm-10:00pm
EVERY WEDNESDAY 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
at
Skyview Lodge, Brunswick, OH
Price: Call for Admission information
Phone: (330) 225-8345
Web:
Skyview Lodge
Age Suitability: All Ages
Bingo every Wednesday. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
American Legion Post 234 is a non-profit organization. All proceeds over and above costs will be used to aid local armed forces personnel, veterans and families in need.
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Who We Are:
We are mothers who now have, or have had, children honorably serving in the military. We are a non-profit (501[c]3) service organization supporting each other and our children while promoting patriotism.
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.
On January 22, 1942 the Flint News Advertiser printed a coupon asking Mothers of serviceman to return the coupon after filling it out. The following February 1st 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 1000 responses from the ad to form a permanent organization.
Blue Star Mothers of America circa 1945
On February 6th the organization was reported on Congressional record. Chapters then formed in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, California, Iowa and Washington. In June of 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 an working part of homeland security during times 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 began to grow in strength. 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, promotes patriotism, assists Veterans organizations, and are available to assist in homeland volunteer efforts to help our country remain strong.
Sponsored by:
USMC Family and Friends
of Summit County
OPEN TO ALL - PLEASE INVITE FELLOW MILITARY FAMILIES. THE TOPICS ARE EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE SO YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS IT!
Dan Street
Naval ReserveCenter
800 DAN STREET
Akron OH 44310
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Refreshments will be served.
TWO SPEAKERS:
Michele Gire, Ohio National Guard Family Readiness and State ISFAC Coordinator
She will be speaking on O-OHIO (Operation-Ohio Helps It’s Own)
Dr. John Schupp, Program Director
SERV (Supportive Education for the Returning Veteran)
Cleveland State Professor
He will be speaking on transitioning from military life to college.
We, the Mothers of members of the Armed Forces of the United States of America, do unite to establish a permanent organization.
Desiring to continue to be of service to our Nation, we dedicate our time and our lives, if necessary, to the perpetuation of democratic government and are PROUD and HONORED that our sons and daughters have chosen to serve their country.
Blue Star Mothers of America Preamble
Click "In The News" - left hand column above, for the complete story!
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. - Chapter #7 Brunswick Hills Twp, Ohio
