Dayton Blue Star Mothers

Proudly supporting our troops and veterans in the Miami Valley since 2004

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Donations and Support

Blue Star Mothers accepts support and donations online through PayPal. We also maintain an Amazon Wish List, as well as a more general list of requested donations for care packages intended for our deployed military.

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Mission Statement

While promoting patriotism, the Miami Valley Chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. (OH 3), supports our troops all over the world, our veterans, and each other.

Blue Star Mothers is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Financial Report

 

Beautiful Print of Vietnam War Memorial Monument Donated By Our Friend And Veteran, Bob Wells

Join Us for an evening of fun, prizes, raffles and good company at our Paddles Up Fundraiser on June 8th 2023. All are welcome so bring friends!

Glenda W Awarded Our Chapter's Highest Fundraiser 2022

OUR TROOP CENTER IS NOW OPEN DURING REGULAR HOURS FROM 9 A.M. TO NOON. ON SATURDAYS.  PLEASE OBSERVE SOCIAL DISTANCING AND PAY ATTENTION TO POSTED INSTRUCTIONS.

If  severe weather events occur on Saturdays, for safety the troop center will likely be closed.  Posting the closure may not be possible in a timely manner so your understanding of the circumstances is much appreciated.

The Troop Center is still located at 6661 Clyo Road, Centerville OH in the KHN Medical Building in the left corner as you face the building coming into the lot.

The Troop Center is closed the first 2 weeks of July.  Also closed Saturday(s) following Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays.

About Us

Who We Are

We are mothers of honorably and medically discharged veterans serving in the military, guard, or reserve. Some of our children returned home with disabilities, while others made the ultimate sacrifice, teaching us and our families about the cost of freedom that we enjoy.

Who Can Join

You don’t have to be a mother to join our organization. We also recognize Blue Star Dads, as well as other family members, friends, neighbors, and co-workers, as Associate Members. It is the goal of Blue Star Mothers to help you find a way to show your support for the troops.

Honoring Our Heroes

Blue Star Mothers have children serving in all branches of service. We support each other, our veterans, our children, and our troops all over the world while promoting patriotism. Chartered in October 2004, we are a 501(c)3 non-profit service organization.

Showing Our Support

In over 10 years of service, we have mailed over 12,000 care packages to troops deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, Germany, and other countries around the globe. We are currently one of the largest chapters in the country, and are blessed every day with great community support.

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2021-2022 Miami Valley OH #3 Officers

Susan

Susan

President

Kim

Kim

1st Vice President

Robin

Robin

2nd Vice President

3rd Vice President

Grace

Grace

Financial Secretary

Crystal

Crystal

Treasurer

Gail

Gail

Recording Secretary

Susan

Susan

VA Support

Sandy

Sandy

Troop List Coordinator

Devon

Devon

Troop Center Assistants

Corresponding Secretaries

Chaplain

Historian

Our History

On January 22, 1942 the Flint News Advertiser printed a coupon asking Mothers of serviceman to return the coupon after filling it out. The following February 1st 300 mothers met in the Durant Hotel, in Flint Michigan. Captain George H. Maines, who had conceived the idea for this group, acted as the chair of this first meeting. It was decided that after receiving 1000 responses from the ad to form a permanent organization.
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On February 6th the organization was reported on Congressional record. Chapters then formed in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, California, Iowa and Washington. In June of 1960 the organization was chartered by congress.

Mothers volunteered throughout the tough times of World War II. They worked in hospitals, train stations, packed care packages for soldiers and were a working part of homeland security during times of war. The organization waned in size over the years but has held together by mothers showing pride in both their children and country. In recent times we have began to grow in strength. Being attacked on our own soil has once again started mothers hanging flags in their windows at home proclaiming pride in the fact that we have children protecting our freedom during a time of war.

Our organization not only provides support for active duty service personnel, promotes patriotism, assists Veterans organizations, and are available to assist in homeland volunteer efforts to help our country remain strong.

Headquarters

6661 Clyo Rd, Dayton, OH

We’re interested in hearing from you!

Contact Us

    eting Location

    Blue Star Mothers welcomes new members and visitors for our chapter meetings every second Monday of the month, beginning at 6:30 PM.

    Address: 6661 Clyo Rd

    Centerville, Ohio 45459

    Open to the public most Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon.

    The troop center is closed the first 2 weeks of July. Also closed  the Saturday(s) following Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays.

    Phone: PHONE NUMBER: (937) 670-8995 (please leave a voicemail – as this phone is used to retrieve messages and may be delayed)

    Mailing Address: Blue Star Mothers

    Miami Valley Chapter #3

    PO Box 292722

    Dayton, Ohio 45429