Blue Star Mothers ofCoastal Carolina An ear that listens...A shoulder to cry on...

Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina
P. O. Box 30307
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
United States
BSM.CoastalSC@yahoo.com

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Welcome to Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina.

We are parents who have children serving our country in the United States Armed Forces. This non-profit, non-sectarian, non-political organization serves to support one another, provide support to our troops, and promote patriotism in our community

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

(4th Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m.)

Masks and Social Distancing are Required at the Meetings!!

Monday, January 25, 2021

Monday, February 22, 2021

Monday, March 22, 2021

(Note that this is the 4th Monday, but not the last Monday in March)

Monday, April 26, 2021

Monday, May 24, 2021

(Note that this is the 4th Monday, but not the last Monday in May)

Monday, June 28, 2021

Monday, July 26, 2021

Monday, August 23, 2021

(Note that this is the 4th Monday, but not the last Monday in August)

Masks and Social Distancing are Required at the Meetings!!

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Meeting Location:

The Moose Lodge

479 Burcale Road

Myrtle Beach

(near Arrowhead Country Club)

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MONETARY DONATIONS NEEDED FOR POSTAGE TO MAIL HERO BOXES!!!

DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO SCHEDULE OUR TRADITIONAL FUNDRAISERS TO COVER THE COSTS OF MAILING HERO BOXES!! IT COSTS $19.60 FOR EACH BOX, AND OUR MAILINGS TYPICALLY INCLUDE OVER 100 HERO BOXES EACH...SO WE NEED ROUGHLY $2,000 FOR EACH AND EVERY MAILING.

IF YOU ARE ABLE TO HELP BY DONATING MONEY FOR OUR POSTAGE, PLEASE SEND A CHECK MADE OUT TO BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF COASTAL CAROLINA TO:

BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF COASTAL CAROLINA

P. O. BOX 30307

MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588

THANKS FOR ANY AMOUNT YOU ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE. WE DO

UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A DIFFICULT TIME FOR MANY IN OUR

COMMUNITY.

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HERO BOX ADDRESSES NEEDED, PLEASE!!

WE HAVE GOODIES WE WOULD LOVE TO SEND OUT TO OUR

SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE DEPLOYED AROUND THE

WORLD, BUT WE NEED NAMES AND MAILING ADDRESSES!! WE

HOPE TO PACK FOR VALENTINE'S DAY, EASTER, AND MID-

SUMMER. WE MUST UPDATE OUR MAILING LIST FOR EACH

AND EVERY MAILING TO AVOID HAVING BOXES RETURNED AS

UNDELIVERABLE!!

FOR THE FORSEEABLE FUTURE, DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, WE ARE NOT ABLE TO INVITE THE PUBLIC TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR PACKINGS.

LET'S HOPE THINGS IMPROVE IN 2021!

If you know someone in the military who is deployed

(i.e.,stationed outside of the United States), please

send their complete name and address to

Stephanie Patterson at:

stefypat56@yahoo.com

Please include their anticipated deployment dates so

we can be sure the boxes will be delivered prior to

their departure from the deployment area.

Please note that we must receive updated addresses for each and every packing event to minimize having boxes that are returned because the recipient is no longer at that location!!

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THANK YOU LOU AND RHONDA MASCHERINO FOR HOSTING OUR DRIVE-THRU COLLECTION EVENT AT THE VETERANS CAFE AND GRILLE ON OCTOBER 3, 2020!!

THANKS TO THE MYRTLE BEACH COMMUNITY FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THIS EVENT. OUR STORAGE UNIT IS BURSTING AT THE SEAMS AND WE HAVE MONEY FOR POSTAGE.

We are always in need of the following items

(individual serving sizes, please):

Granola or Protein Bars

Peanut Butter or Cheese crackers

Trail Mix

Beef Jerky/Slim Jims

Pudding/Jello Cups (no foil tops, please)

Powdered drink mixes or instant coffee

Cracker Jacks, Nuts, Pretzels, etc.

Rice Krispie Treats

Halloween candy

Christmas candy

Personal Hygiene Items (small sizes), such as:

deoderant (men's and women's)

toothpaste/tooth brushes/dental floss

Tissues

Sunscreen

Lip balm/chap stick

Games/Toys, such as:

Decks of Playing Cards

Small balls

Puzzle books

Yo-Yos

Jump Ropes

We know this is a difficult time in our community, but if you can spare just one or two of the above suggested items to send overseas to our men and women in uniform, you know it will be greatly appreciated. Holidays away from family are particularly difficult, and these Hero Boxes provide a little touch of home for those who are serving our country around the world. Thanks to all for your ongoing support!

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OUR CHRISTMAS 2019 HERO BOXES BROUGHT A LOT OF SMILES OVERSEAS!

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WELCOME HOME

July 22, 2020

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WELCOME HOME

July 24, 2020

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GOLD STAR MOTHERS RECOGNITION

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

The 2019 Gold Star Mothers and Families Recognition

Event was held on Sunday, September 29, 2019.

Unfortunately, due to restrictions related to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we were not able to hold an event in 2020. We plan to resume the annual event in 2021.

If you are a Gold Star Mother, or you know someone in our area who is a Gold Star Mother, please let us know so that we can extend an invitation to this important event.

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Wreaths Across America

Thanks to all who helped us honor our veterans buried at Florence National Cemetery in 2019...over 8,000!! However, with nearly 11,000 veterans buried there, we have our work cut out for us in 2020. Please check out our Wreaths Across America Page for more information about how to sponsor wreaths. As a registered sponsor, Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina receives one free wreath for every two wreaths ordered through us!

The wreath-laying event is currently scheduled for

Saturday, December 19, 2020.

The public is invited to attend and help lay the wreaths.

Please watch for updates on this web site.

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Other Upcoming Events -

please check out our "Events - Calendar" page for more details!!

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Presentation of Quilt of Valor to Retired Army Major John Dufresne, son of Blue Star Mother Beverly Dufresne. Thank you for your service, John.

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Oh, how they love those Hero Boxes!!!!

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WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

For information on how to order wreaths on-line and pay with a credit card or electronic check, please go to our Wreaths Across America page!

For the past 7 years, we have been registered sponsors for Wreaths Across America. We hope to one day raise enough money to sponsor a wreath for every single veteran buried at Florence National Cemetery this December. For every 2 wreaths sponsored through Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina, Wreaths Across America provides a 3rd one for free. Check out our Wreaths Across America page for more information about the program. You can retrieve an order form from that link.

See other pictures of Blue Star Moms under

"Event Photos...More Event Photos"

Also see pictures of our MilitaryChildren

under "Photos" and "More Photos"