We are an organization of mothers, fathers, family members and friends who have loved ones currently serving or that have served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The Eastern Massachusetts Chapter of Blue Star Mothers has a three-fold mission.
> Support our Children
> Support Veterans in our communities
> Support each other
Chartered in September 2006 our Chapter has rapidly grown to close to 50 members and associate members. The Chapter has engaged with local Veterans and civic organizations to work with them in supporting our service men and women.
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Changes to November and December Meeting Schedule
There will be no November meeting and our December meeting date and time has been changed to
Sunday December 6th from 4:00-6:00PM at the Sheraton Braintree
Dr. Jaine Darwin from Stategic Outreach to Families of All Reservists (SOFAR) will be our guest speaker at the December 6th meeting.
SOFAR coordinates the delivery of counseling and support services to families by licensed professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, psychopharmacologists, psychiatric nurses, and social workers. These volunteers lead family support sessions, provide individual counseling services, and refer family members to other licensed professionals outside the SOFAR network if additional assistance is required.
SOFAR volunteer clinicians are available to provide individual and family therapy and lead support groups targeted for families, mothers and parents while maintaining strict confidentiality. Support groups focus on such topics as stress management, anger management and general coping skills.
Visit SOFAR's website to learn more.
Holiday Care Packages for Veterans
Please gather any personal care products you are able to collect to be used for the holiday personal care packages we will be assembling for the patients at the VAs in West Roxbury and Brockton. Toothpaste, toothbrushes, sugar-free candies, pens, playing cards. etc. We will also need quart-sized ziploc bags and holiday ribbon and holiday cards.
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2010 Chapter Elections
Please consider nominating yourself (or maybe someone else!) for an officer's position!
If you would like to consider being on the ballot for our chapter election please take a few moments to answer the following questions and send an email to either Laurie Pugsley or Maura Yanosick.
- your name and hometown
- your service member's name, branch affiliation and age
- have you held any officer's positions in the past? BSM or other.
- have you dealt with any deployments?
- have you volunteered with any organizations you might wish to share about?
- why would you like to be considered for this position?
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Blue Star Mother's EMAC Meeting
Meetings are the last Sunday of each month
Time: 6:00PM to 7:30PM
Location: Braintree Sheraton ~ Forbes Road ~ Braintree, MA
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| Honoring all who have served and are currently serving our country |
The Eastern MA Chapter of Blue Star Mothers is creating a Wall of Honor to recognize our past and present veterans, our fallen, and our currently serving soldiers. To have your photos mounted on the wall, please mail to the listed below. All photos should be labeled or identified with the soldier's name, military branch, and home town. American soldiers from any time, any branch, any rank, and any duty are welcome to be honored on the Wall. No photos will be returned. The Wall is the sole property of EMAC-BSMA and will be exhibited by permission only. This year-long effort fulfills the Eastern MA chapter of Blue Star Mothers’ 3-fold mission to; Support their children, Support veterans in their communities, and Support each other. For more information about the Eastern MA Chapter of Blue Star Mothers or to request the Wall for display at your event or in your community, please contact our chapter president.
Photos may be mailed to:
Eastern MA Chapter Blue ~ Star Mothers of America
PO Box 123,
Scituate, MA 02066
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Are you the mother, father, relative or friend of a United States military member?
Would you like to be part of a support network that knows what it is like to live through a military deployment and the uncertainties that go along with being a parent or associate of military personnel?
Would you like to make a difference in the lives of other military families and our veterans?
Are you interested in being a part of the Blue Star Mothers Easter Massachusetts Chapter?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and would like more information then please contact Laurie at president@Bluestarmothers-emac.org or write to:
Blue Star Mothers - EMAC
P.O. Box 123
Scituate, MA 02066
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