American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. (Members)
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American Gold Star Mothers Inc.
 Membership Criteria

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA

From Our Bylaws: Natural Mothers or adoptive mothers, who were citizens or legal residents of the United States or of the Territorial and Insular Possessions of the United States, at the time of their son's or daughter's induction into the United States Armed Forces and whose son or daughter became missing in action, died while on active duty, or died as a result of such service are eligible for membership in American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.
   Stepmothers who are citizens or legal residents of the United States or of the Territorial and Insular Possessions of the United States, who assumed the responsibility of a son or daughter under the age of fifteen years, and reared this son and daughter, and who served and was missing in action or died while on active duty, or as a result of such service are eligible for membership in American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.
   Gold Star Fathers, Gold Star Siblings, and Gold Star Grandparents are eligible to join as an Associate Member. 
Associates will complete their own membership application. Associate Members pay no dues, hold no offices and may not vote.

   An honorary membership to the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. may be granted to mothers who were not citizens at the time of their son's or daughter's induction into the United States Armed Forces and whose son or daughter died while on active duty, became missing in action, or died as a result of such service. They pay no dues, hold no office and have no vote.
How to  Join  
If you meet the membership requirements, we would be happy to have you join us. Just print out the Membership Application, fill it out, send it in. It is helpful, but not necessary for membership, if you send in a Photo Release with your application. You will need Adobe Reader or a similar program to print the forms.
   National membership dues are $35. Local Chapter and Department dues are additional and vary across the country. Most are about $3 to $5. See our list of all departments and chapters to find one near you.
Please send a copy of:
Form DD1300 - Report of Casualty,
Form DD2064 - Certificate of Death Overseas,

Clarifications:
   The term Gold Star Mother refers to any mother who has lost a child in the service of our country.
   An American Gold Star Mother is a Gold Star Mother who has joined the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. organization (AGSM).
   AGSM is a private organization and can set its own membership rules. Our qualifications for membership have changed over the years. There is currently no requirement that your service member was killed in action or in a particular theater of operation to be a member.
   Our Constitution and By Laws state:
American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. is an organization of Mothers whose sons and daughters served and died while on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States of America, or died as a result of such service, or were missing in action.
   The DOD makes distinctions in determining which of the Gold Star Pins are awarded based on the manner and place of death but we do not. All served and all undertook the associated risks.
 

If you are a Gold Star Mother, please feel free to contact us!

©    American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. 
2128 Leroy Place, NW
Washington, DC 20008
202-265-0991

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  • Home
  • 2022 Gold Star Mothers Weekend
  • Who We Are
    • National President, Sarah Taylor
    • 2022-2023 National Executive Board
    • Our History
    • Past National Presidents
    • The Gold Star Manor
    • Our Partner Organizations
  • Membership
    • Membership Criteria
    • Getting Your Gold Star Pin
    • Chapters & Departments
    • Community Service
    • Contact the National President
    • Contact NSO >
      • Update Department/Chapter Officers
      • Change of address
    • Contact the National Chaplain
    • Forms
    • Links
    • Media Information
  • News
    • General News
    • Legislative News
  • EVENTS
    • 2022 National Convention Recap
    • Memorial Day 2022
    • National Conventions
    • Gold Star Mothers Sunday >
      • 2021 Gold Star Mothers Weekend Recap
      • Gold Star Mothers Sunday 2020
      • 2019 Gold Star Mothers Weekend
    • Veterans Day
    • Wreaths across America
  • Mothers Cupboard
    • Chapter/Department Fundraisers
    • Logo Items
    • Logo Flags
    • Apparel
    • Logo Apparel
    • Jewelry
    • Logo Jewelry
    • Miscellaneous
    • Logo Miscellaneous
    • Stationery
    • Logo Stationery
    • Supplies
    • Logo Supplies
    • Christmas Items
    • Pay Your National Dues
  • What We Do
    • Philadelphia Phillies Game
  • AGSM Grant Opportunities
  • Archives
    • 2021 National Convention
    • 2018 GSM Weekend, Washington, DC
    • 2017 Gold Star Mothers Sunday
    • 2016 Gold Star Mothers Sunday
    • 2015 Gold Star Mothers Sunday
    • 2014 Gold Star Mothers Sunday
    • 2019 National Convention
    • 2018 Convention Long Beach, CA
    • 2017 National Convention
    • 2016 National Convention
    • 2015 National Convention
    • Walk-a-Thon 9-23-17
    • Wreaths Across America 2017
    • 2015 Wreaths across America
    • 2016 Wreaths across America
    • 2017 Veterans Day
    • 2016 Veterans Day
    • 2015 Veterans Day
    • 2014 Veterans Day
    • Memorial Day 2020
    • Memorial Day 2019
    • 2018 WAA Convoy
  • Chapter/Department Fundraisers
  • Members Only
    • Compliance - Info & FAQs
    • NEB Meeting Minutes June 2021 - June 2023
    • 2023-2025 Newsletters
    • Newsletters 2021-2022
    • C&BL / Little Gold Book / NEB Standing Rules
    • HQ Stay Request
    • Pay Your National Dues
  • Digital Newsletters