CHAPTER ELECTED OFFICERS
September 1, 2011 - August 31, 2012
President
Rev. Lin McGee 
Vice President
Kim Wilbur 
Financial Secretary
Helen Cutler 
Treasurer
Arlene Grasso 
Recording Secretary & Sgt. At Arms
Nancy Bentley-Wennberg 
Chaplian
Donna Sanford 
BLUE STAR MOTHERS
A Special Place In Life For Me http://www.peacefulhush.com/pagessecond/16/161special.php
There is a special place in life that needs my humble skill,
A certain job I'm meant to do which no one else can fulfill.
The time will be demanding, the pay is not to good,
And I wouldn't change it for a moment, even if I could.
There is a special place in life, a goal I must attain,
A dream that I must follow, because I won't be back again.
There is a mark that I must leave, however small it seems to be,
A legacy of love for those, who follow after me.
There is a special place in life, that only I may share,
A little path that bears my name, awaiting me somewhere.
There is a hand that I must hold a word that I must say,
A smile that I must give for there are tears to blow away.
There is a special place in life that I was meant to fill,
A sunny spot where flowers grow upon a windy hill.
There's always a tomorrow and the best is yet to be,
For somewhere in this world I know there is a place for me.
~Author Unknown~
CHAPTER ELECTED OFFICERS September 1, 2012 - August 31, 2013
- President: Rev. Lin McGee
- Vice-President: Kim Wilbur
- Recording Secretary: Nancy Bentley-Wennberg
- Financial Secretary: Helen Cutler
- Treasurer: Arlene Grasso
- Sergeant-At-Arms: Nancy Bentley-Wennberg
- Chaplain: Donna Sanford
CHAPTER APPOINTED OFFICERS September 1, 2011 - August 31, 2012
- Membership Officer: Helena Cutler
- Parliamentarian: OPEN
- Installing Officer: OPEN
- Fund Raising: Kim Wilber
- Hospitality: Dianne Croce
- Comfort and Care: Nancy Bentley-Wennberg
- Pastor / Blue to Gold: Rev. Lin McGee
- Patriotic Instructor: Rev. Lin McGee
- Wreaths Across America: Dianne Croce
- Toys For Tots: Helena Cutler
- Patriot Guard Liaison: Rev. Lin McGee
- Historian: OPEN
- Webmaster: Rev. Lin McGee
- Awareness/Recognition Director: OPEN
- Legislation and Reform: OPEN
- Color Guards: OPEN
- Musician: OPEN
- Drop Off Center Coordinator for Troop/Veteran Items: OPEN
- Scholarships: OPEN
- Troop Care Coordinator: OPEN
- Veteran Care Coordinator / VAVS: Rev. Lin McGee
- Veteran Liaison for VA Facility Newington: Rev. Lin McGee
- Veteran Liaison for VA Facility West Haven: Rev. Lin McGee
- Veteran Liaison for VA Facility Winsted: Rev. Lin McGee
- Veteran Liaison for VA Facility Danbury: OPEN
- Veteran Liaison for VA Facility Stamford: OPEN
- Veteran Liaison for VA Facility New London: OPEN
- Veteran Liaison for VA Facility Waterbury: OPEN
- Veteran Liaison for VA Facility Windham: OPEN
- Vetenan Liaison For Veteran's Home Rocky Hill: OPEN
- Coordinator for CT VFW and American Legion Posts: OPEN
- Coordinator for CT Service Organizations: OPEN
BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA, INC.
- Connecticut State Liaison for Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.: Rev. Lin McGee
- Department of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS Washington) State Representative: Rev. Lin McGee
- Department of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS Washington) State Deputy: OPEN
It would be greatly appreciated if someone would volunteer to serve in any of the above positions that are vacant.
Or, if there is an area you are interested in developing within the Chapter that you do not see listed above, please let us know. We each know best our own skills and the ways we would like to serve. Simply contact Lin McGee at 860-379-1298 or email: Blue.Star.Mothers.Rev.Lin.McGee@gmail.com
An important question on everyones mind is 'what will be required of me'.... This is a support group to support the moms, the troops, troop families, and the veterans, and our Gold Star Families. How much can you do? You know best!! Every mom is important, every mom counts, and whatever each mom can do is all that CT Blue Star Mothers 'expects'.
The Blue Star Mothers
a poem by Roger J. Robicheau
Conceived by Captain George H. Maines
This group was formed and still sustains
Fine hearted women brought to stay
The Blue Star Mothers we love today
That year was nineteen forty-two
Tough battles raged so far from view
Their young were in the midst of war
Support was needed from their shore
Great mothers of our troops came through
And forged their path in World War II
Since then their vision has maintained
Proud patriots, how they've remained
Each Blue Star Mom is filled with love
They strive to spread so much hereof
To warm the heart where there is need
Accomplished works, superb indeed
In war and peace how strong they stand
God Bless each one throughout our land
© 2005 Roger J. Robicheau
We very much need members.......
...who are willing to help with projects and events. We are often invited to have a booth at various veteran's events, march in troop/veteran support parades, and speak on what the Blue Star Mothers of America is all about.
...who are willing to make prayer shawls for Gold Star Mothers to offer them comfort and care during such a difficult time.
...who are willing to spend time with our veterans at the VA facilities. A smaile goes a long way in letting our veterans know how much their service is appreciated.
...who are willing to write cards and letters to our veterans and to our troops who are serving so far from home.
THANK YOU!
Letters From Home
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. We are here to support our troops, our veterans, one another, and the cause of patriotism. Linking to our website does not represent an endorsement on the part of Connecticut Blue Star Mothers or Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
