FAQ's
Who
May Join?
Any
Mother or Step Mother (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 Mothers of America, Inc. is a non-partisan,
non-sectarian and non-discriminatory organization that
welcomes all family and friends of military loved ones.
Who Can Display Service
Star Flags?
Family members of military
loved ones who are serving their country may fly and
display Service Flags. Displaying a flag that is handmade
is also acceptable. You may contact any Chapter President
for more information or simply print off a service flag
from our website.
How Much Does It Cost
To Join?
The cost of membership is
$10.00 per year. The pin is optional and costs $10.00.
Dad’s pins and Associate's pins are also available for
$10.00.
Can A Relative
Join?
Yes, they may join
as an Associate Member. This would include
everyone such as aunts, uncles, siblings, cousins,
grandparents, friends, and dads.
How Often Are The
Meetings?
Each chapter organizes their
own meeting schedule. N Kentucky Blue Star Mothers
Chapter 5 meetings are posted on the
Calendar section.
Are The Meetings Casual?
Yes, dress is casual.
We would like our members to show their solidarity by
wearing a lanyard, provided when you become a member;
however, it is not required. We do encourage everyone
participating in outside functions to wear white shirts
and blue slacks or a blue skirt. This shows pride
in being a member of our chapter and most importantly,
pride in their military loved one.
As A Member, Do I Have To
Volunteer For Service Projects?
You may come and attend our
meetings for the fellowship and support you gain from
being with other military mothers. While we encourage
volunteerism, it is not a requirement to join.
I Don't Have A Child In
The Military, But I Still Want To Help. What Can I Do?
First, we want to thank you
for your interest in helping our military, you will find
it extremely rewarding. We will list various projects
that you can do on your own. Click on any of
these pages to find out more information
about fund raising, current projects, making a
donation, and links. You are welcome to
become a part of anything that interests you.
How Can I Donate Money To
Your Chapter?
Northern Kentucky Blue Star
Mothers Chapter 5 is a non-partisan, non-sectarian,
non-discriminatory and non-profit (501[c]3) organization.
Our mission is to support fellow Blue Star members, their
sons, daughters and any other family members who are
currently serving or have served in the Armed Forces of
the United States of America. We achieve our mission by
sharing educational information, participating in various
service related activities, supporting veterans’
organization activities and promoting causes beneficial
to all military personnel and their families.
A check can be made payable to N. Kentucky Blue Star
Mothers Chapter 5. We are a (501[c]3) which means that
any donations are tax deductible to you. We will gladly
send you a receipt for your tax keeping. If you are
interested in making a donation, please contact Vicky
Adams at vadams@roeding.com
If you prefer to contact us via U.S. mail, please use the
following address:
NKY
Blue Star Mothers Chapter 5
P.O.
Box 6760
Florence, KY
41022-6760
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