Officers
Washington State Gold Star Mothers Chapter, AGSM
E-mail Myra or
Shellie for more information.
President: Myra Rintamaki
Treasurer: Andi Bailey
Secretary: Shellie Starr
Historian: Linda Swanberg
Donations
Donations are being accepted to support the activities and service
projects of our local Gold Star Chapter. Contact Treasurer,
Andi Bailey if you are
interested in making a donation for a specific item or activity such as
"Condolence Baskets" for new Gold Star Families - donation suggestion
$75; Annual Spring Retreat for Gold Star Mothers - donation suggestion
to cover the cost of the facility $4,600.
Donations can be deposited at any Bank of America to the account of
“Washington State Gold Star Mothers".
Check our Links page
for more Washington State information.
Sibling Chat
Interested in connecting with others who have lost a sibling while
serving in the military? Contact
Brittany or Tiarrah.
Both have brothers who are part of
our fallen hero warriors. Please
email us pictures of you
with your sibling so we can post them on our webpage.
Dad's Corner
E-mail Wayne Bier, Gold Star
Dad, Chehalis, WA
Washington State Governor Gregoire's
Memorial Day 2009 Proclamation.
Washington has a new
Gold Star Parents license plate.
Unveiling Ceremony video (2:19)
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Washington State Chapter
Welcome to the Washington State Gold Star Mothers Chapter of the
American Gold Star Mothers. We serve the western half of the state of Washington. If
you're a Gold Star mom and would like to meet others in your situation
please contact us.
Upcoming Events
- March 19-22, 2010 - Spring Retreat for Gold Star Mothers (and
Daughters, Sisters, & Aunts).
Place: Union, WA - We are renting a
mansion overlooking Hood Canal called
The Bend. Enjoy rest, relaxation, and the
company of mothers who share the grief process and understand the
feelings that go with it.
Activities: Reading, lattes, gourmet meal
by a renown chef (Friday evening meal), masseuse, hot tub, memorial
crafts with Julie, walks and talks, and a Saturday afternoon wine &
cheese party at a local boutique.
For more information contact:
Elizabeth Johnson.
Cost: $200 for mothers, $100 for daughters, sisters, aunts.
- March 26-27, 2010 - This is a great seminar for all
Gold Star Family Members and it's free. TAPS Survivor Seminar
and Good Grief Camp at Fort Lewis, WA. Register at
www.taps.org.
- Saturday, May 15, 2010
Event:
Spokane Lilac Parade - The 72nd Armed Forces Torchlight Parade.
Gold Star Families and Armed Forces Personnel will carry the
Fallen Hero Banners. For more information contact
Kim Cole in Spokane.
- Saturday, May 29-30, 2010
Event: Gold Star Family Workshop on Grief.
Place:
University Presbyterian Church, Seattle, WA.
Activities: Saturday - All day workshop with guest speaker;
evening Memorial Concert for families, veterans, &
community.
Sunday - 10 am Church Service honoring Gold Star Families and the
Fallen Heroes.
Contact information:
Myra Rintamaki.
Registration Information: available soon.
- August, 2010 Date: TBA
Event:
Major Megan McClung Memorial Run.
Place:
Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, WA.
Activities: Gold Star Families volunteer at the registration table
prior to the race. Families are encouraged to register to run or
walk in the 5 and 10K race along the waterfront.
Registration
Information at:
www.meganmcclungrun.com
or call 360-257-4174.
For information about volunteering on race day contact:
Myra
Rintamaki.
- November, 2010
Annual Pow Wow Invitation
Date: TBA Location: TBA
For more information contact: Vickie Barron 206-280-9351.
- Saturday, November 6, 2010
Auburn Veterans Day Parade.
Time: 11am.
Activity: Gold Star Families and Auburn High School Students carry
the Fallen Hero Banners in the parade.
Contact Information:
Myra Rintamaki.
- Date TBD
Dad's Spring Cleanup at Tahoma National Cemetery. Calling all
dads, brothers, and comrades to participate in a spring cleanup
event at Tahoma. Come honor the veterans buried at Tahoma by
helping out with this event. Lunch and beverages provided.
Weather will not deter our activities.
Contact: Myra Rintamaki.
- December 11, 2010
Wreaths Across America
Event: Volunteer to lay wreaths at the gravesite at
Tahoma National
Cemetery.
Join the Civil Air Patrol volunteers and other organizations in
honoring our veterans buried at Tahoma.
For more information contact
Mary Bradshaw.
Wreath Sponsorship: The Washington State Gold Star Mothers
will participate in finding sponsorships for the wreaths (cost
$15/wreath) during the month of November. Visit
wreathsacrossamerica.com
for information about the wreath project.
Remember - Honor - Teach
Volunteer Opportunities
Seattle Veterans' Hospital - Contact Gold Star Mother Dedi
Noble (dnoblesr@hotmail.com),
Coordinator for volunteer services at the VA or support her efforts to
donate new and gently used clothing for the VA clothing closet. She is
especially interested in donating jeans (and eliminating the polyester).
Please submit your hospital volunteer hours to Dedi for 2009.
Fort Lewis Fisher House - Contact: Nikki Wasierski, Operations
Assistant for information 253-964-9283 ext. 10.
Seattle VA Fisher House - Contact: Lorraine Thomas 206-277-3950.
For all other Volunteer Hours, please email Bonnie Gibbons (melnbonnie@msn.com)
with your 2009 hours.
Fallen Heroes Banners
Kim Cole has served as the coordinator for the Washington State
Fallen Hero Banners. Email Kim to
have a "Fallen Hero Banner" made of your son or daughter. Send a picture
of your son or daughter with your contact information. The picture can
be in military or civilian dress. Please include their name, rank,
branch of service city, date of birth and date of death.
Fallen Heroes Project by Artist Michael Reagan
Free portraits for our Fallen Heroes. Please see
Michael Reagan’s website for more information.
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