NOVEMBER
November
11th - Veterans Day Parade - NYC - Thank you to everyone that came to support the Veterans, what a great turn out we had.
We had the chance to meet and march with Veterans and Blue Star Mom's from other parts of the country
November 12th
- Intrepid Museum Dignity Memorial Wall -We had a such a fulfilling day at the Intrepid, we had the chance to meet so
many wonderful people and were able to help with locating the names of so many.
November 17th - Monthly Meeting at the
Air Power Museum - We will look to make our meetings during the week at the Air Power Museum 8:00 PM
November 21st -
Packing for December Mailings - What a Turn out from so many different groups. We Stacked tables, filled stockings and then
filled boxes...381 boxes, then we filled out forms..and loaded cars!!! The thank you letters and e-mails are coming in from
our VERY THANKFUL TROOPS OVERSEAS
November 23rd - WELCOME HOME - One of our own came home - LIMA - please sign up to
the Patriot Guard Riders Website for e-mails for upcoming Welcome Homes for our Troops.
DECEMBER
Dec 3rd - VA HOSPITAL TREE TRIM AND HOLIDAY PARTY
- This Gold Star / Blue Star event is so very important, to those of us with children not able to make it home for the holidays,
it reminds us that we are not alone, we have each other for support and understanding. It also allowed us to thank all the
Veterans who have given of themselves so that we may live, and continue to live in a Free country.
Dec 7th - Air Power
Museum Pearl Harbor Memorial - Roses were flown over and dropped in the waters at the base of the Statue of Liberty
Dec
10th - Yellow Ribbon Pre-Deployment - Welcome to all of the new families that we had a chance to meet and give support to.
Dec 10th - Since you went Away Holiday Tea for the BSM - A beautiful tea that transformed us all back to a time when
afternoon tea was a time to slow down and enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes!! You are our angels here on earth,
A Gentle Touch for A Soldiers Mom does not even begin to describe what you do for all of us. May God Bless you all.
Dec
14th - Lt. James Byler Fund Raiser Check Presentation at Hunttington Town Hall. James parents were on hand to receive the
$10,000.00 check on behalf of James and Building Homes for Hero's. This is the money that was raised During our fund raiser
in October.
Dec 15th - BSMNY6 Chapter Meeting - Thank you to Andrew Booth and Arlene Howard from the American Legion
who came to speak with us about ongoing and up coming programs to help our children and all Veterans. Thank you to Fred Seitz
who shared his speech from Pearl Harbor Day. Welcome to our 3 new members. The Board wishes everyone a safe Holiday
season
Dec 17th - Monthly HOTH visit with the Veterans at the Northport VA Hospital - We supplied the Pizza, they supplied
the smiles and stories!! What a great day we shared with the PGR, spreading joy and clothing to our Veterans.
JANUARY - 2012
1/15/12 - Monthly Meeting held at the Air Power Museum - Welcomed new members, and new associates.
Jacket orders placed for associates, Save the date 2/5 - VA Hospital White Chapel, we are being honored. Blue Star Jackets,
Navy pants, White Shirt, Hat if you have them. Packing will be Feb 7th American Legion Hall Levittown - 7 pm
1/21/12
- Monthly HOTH Visit - Northport VA Hospital - even with the bad weather we did have some volunteers show to help with our
Veterans. Next Month will be Presidential BINGO - help needed at 1:30.