Wichita Chapter

Welcome to the Wichita KS Chapter of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.  We are mothers of the Fallen standing tall and proud, preserving the very principles our children fought and died for.  We welcome you to join us in supporting our Veterans and Soldiers. Forever promoting patriotism in honor of our children. 

Pictured are from left to right; Grace McGonigle, Anita Dixon-Wichita Chapter President, Betty Pulliam-Kansas Department President, Jennifer Jackman, William (Bill) Beckham-District Sr. Vice Commander of Foreign Affairs, Commander Scott Berg-VFW Post #3115.

We had a wonderful meeting on April 25, 2009 at the VFW Post #3115 in Wichita, Ks. We discussed numerous upcoming dates. Betty provided an update on the Gold Star Monument in Washington, DC and gave all an opportunity to buy a Gold Star Pin. Commander Beckham and Commander Berg gave updates on their positions within Veteran Affairs and future help within our organization.

Upcoming Events

• June 12, 2010 - 235th Army Birthday Celebration. Time and place to be announced later.

• June 26-27, 2010 - AGSM National Convention in Pennsylvania.

• July 3, 2010 - Derby, KS. Fourth of July Parade. Theme "Honoring Our Fallen Hero" time 10:00am. contact Anita Dixon 316-648-6481 for more information.

• July 15, 2010 - Honor and Remember Flag Across America at Ft. Leavenworth, KS. Time 11:00 am. Contact Diana Pitts 319-773-8683 or Anita Dixon 316-648-6481.

• August 2010 - Kick off for fundraiser of Wreaths Across America.
  
  

Past Events

Dept of KS AGSM moms and associate members took part in a refueling mission at McConnell AFB Wichita KS on May 4,2010.

Gold Star Moms with their families and flight crew.

Gold Star Moms. Boy.. what a winding day on the tarmac!!

Gold Star Moms and families.

Several members of the Wichita Chapter attended the Aaron Tippin Concert February 15, 2010 in Wichita, Ks. A Valentines Celebration to Veterans, hosted by the Robert J. Dole Veterans Hospital Volunteer Services. From left to right Anita Dixon, Jennifer Jackman, Andrea Schmidt, Betty Pulliam, Charlotte Myers-Dick, Denise Lange, Angela Cabral.

AGSM Wichita chapter members celebrate with 2 Pearl Harbor survivors at VFW Post #3115, December 7,2009.

Moms from the Wichita and NE Kansas chapters participated in several Veterans Day 2009 events around the area.

First Annual Military Appreciation Dinner at the Madison Ave. United Methodist Church in Derby KS, November 8, 2009. L to R, Betty Pulliam, Denise Lange, Anita Dixon and Ronni Berquist coordinator of event.

We are at Soden's Grove Veterans Memorial Park in Emporia Ks. for Veterans Day November 11, 2009 standing next to the Operation Iraq Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom Memorial Monument. L to R, Anita Dixon, Angela Cabrel, Denise Lange, Maria Lane and Andrea Schmidt.

L to R, Angela Cabrel, Andrea Schmidt, Maria Lane, Denise Lange, and Anita Dixon lined up ready for the Emporia Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2009.

Several Gold Star Moms were the invited guests of the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct 25, 2009.

Anita Dixon, Diana Pitts, Deb Murchison-Perri and Deb Austin pose for the camera at the Military Appreciation Day at the KC Chiefs game. We were invited guests of the Chiefs. Setting around us and in attendance were many retired and active military. The Chiefs lost 37-7 but we had a great time watching the great half time show and thanking our veterans and military.

Approx. 140 uniformed active military from the "Big Red One" out of Ft. Riley KS watched the Chiefs game Oct. 25th at field level.

Half time display of a 40X60 American Flag. Forty men and women took their military oath to protect and serve our nation on the field during the half time events.

Country Gold Star Picnic, Sept 20, 2009

Dept of KS members met Sept. 20th at Diana Pitts house for a "Country Gold Star Picnic". We invited Patriot Guard, American Legion and VFW friends to attend as well. We took up a collection of items for our local Veterans Hospitals.

Pictured are: Back row L to R Maria Barry, Cindy Butler, Maria Lane, Charlotte Myers-Dick, Anita Dixon, Deb Murchison-Perri, and Virginia Harris. Front row L to R Deb Austin, Deb Drexler, Diana Pitts.

Anita Dixon (center) at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. We manned the Welcome Home Veterans Booth from the VA Dole Hospital with representatives from Wichita and Topeka. The booth provided "Welcome Home" information to any Veteran at any time that needed assistance to the changing times and benefits for veterans. A lot of great material was handed out about veteran's benefits assistance and how to meet veteran's their medical needs.

Homeless Veterans Stand Down in Wichita in September 2009. The Homeless Veterans Stand-Down is in its 13Th year. They assist the homeless veterans and low income veterans of Wichita with clothing, medical, food, daily toiletries, haircuts, and eye glasses. We served about 300-400 veterans that day. Tents were set up from the McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita and the Marine Corp here in Wichita.