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• National Vietnam War Veterans Day

  • When
    29 Mar 2020

  Activities Include:
  
  Wreath laying ceremony at The Vietnam War Memorial “The Wall”
  Ceremonies and activities at VA Medical facilities across the country
  The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) will recognize, honor and thank Vietnam era veterans and their families with commemorative ceremonies
  

  For more information about this important recognition day, visit https://militarybenefits.info/national-vietnam-war-veterans-day/
  

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• South East Region Conference

  • Start
    3 Apr 2020
  • End
    5 Apr 2020
  • Location
    Roswell, Georgia

  Due to the COVID-19 national health emergency, this meeting is being postponed. More information will be distributed as soon as it is available. Thank you for your understanding.

  
  

  South East Region 72nd Conference April 3 – 5, 2020
  Holiday Inn Atlanta/Roswell
  909 Holcomb Bridge Road
  Roswell, GA 30076

  Hotel phone: (770) 817-1411
  Room Rates: $99.00 + tax (includes breakfast)
  Hotel Reservation Deadline: March 25, 2020
  Parking: Free Self-parking
  Nearest Airport: Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
  

  Host: Atlanta Chapter
  Host Phone: (678) 477-2975
  
  

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• 2020 North West Region Conference

  • Start
    3 Apr 2020
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    4 Apr 2020
  • Location
    Heathman Lodge, Vancouver WA

  Due to the COVID-19 National Emergency, this meeting has been changed to a teleconference. If you need more information about this change, contact Nancy at the number below.

  
  

  2020 North West Region Conference
  April 3-5

  Heathman Lodge
  7801 NE Greenwood Drive
  Vancouver, WA  98662
  360-254-3100

  https://www.heathmanlodge.com/

  Rooms are $139/night  including breakfast and parking at this luxury, yet rustic lodge on the Columbia River.

  Contact Nancy Menagh 503-951-8634  for conference registration

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• Gold Star Wives/Gold Star Spouses Day

  • When
    5 Apr 2020
  •  
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

  Celebrate Gold Star Wives Day – April 5th!

  The first meeting of the Gold Star Wives of America was on April 5, 1945, when four young widows met in Marie Jordan's apartment on West 20th Street in New York City. One week later, President Franklin D. Roosevelt died. Shortly thereafter, Eleanor Roosevelt, the widow of the Commander-in-Chief, joined the organization. Mrs. Roosevelt was most helpful in the early days of the organization. She attended meetings, wrote about the organization in her "My Day" column, entertained children of Gold Star Wives at a picnic at her home in Hyde Park, New York, served on the first board of directors, and was one of the original 15 signers when the organization was chartered as a non-profit organization in the State of New York in December 1945.

  In 2013, the U.S. Senate designated April 5 as Gold Wives Day in recognition of the sacrifices made by spouses and family members of our fallen heroes. Many state and local communities also formally recognize April 5th as Gold Star Wives Day.

  Each member, and each chapter, should try and do something special. It can be a simple lunch with friends or a get-together with chapter members. Call your Congress person on this day. Try and get some media exposure in your area, so we can reach out to possible new members. Don't be afraid to invite your political leaders, military VIPs and others, as a means of public relations.

  A very encompassing review of this day is found from our friends at Military Benefits, which includes some ideas on what has been done in the past. 

  You can make it big or small, just remember to have fun. It's our day to celebrate!

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• 2020 South West Region Conference

  • Start
    23 Apr 2020
  • End
    25 Apr 2020
  • Location
    Denver Airport Marriott at Gateway Park

  Dear Southwest Region Gold Star Wives Members:

  The decision was made that due to these trying times we are in we WILL NOT be holding the Southwest Region Conference in Denver on April 24^th and 25^th. 

  Instead we will be holding a teleconference call.  At this time we are working out the details of how to hold a conference call. 

  It will probably be on Saturday, April 25^th.  The agenda will be very scaled down and concise.  The goal is to keep the conference call to about 2 hours. 

  The logistics of getting the packet information out to everyone will still have to be worked out.  Everything will most likely be electronically sent out to those who wish to participate.    

  ALL documents will need to be sent to me at obouault@gmail.com  by April 15^th so that we will have enough time to include them.

  Resolutions will still need to be sent to Taunya Offdenkamp by April 1^st. 

  2632 North Gateway Road
  Las Vegas, NV 89115-4310 

  We will need to be flexible and understanding, after all we are entering uncharted territory.   Please call or email me if you have any questions or suggestions! 

  Stay safe and well,

  Olive Bouault
  President
  Gold Star Wives Southwest Region
  360-508-6422
  obouault@gmail.com

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• Midwest Region Conference

  • When
    25 Apr 2020

  Midwest Members,
  
  With concern for our health and safety during the coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic; the Midwest Region Conference will be a Conference Call on 25 April 2020.  If you want information about the Conference Call, my contact information is listed below.
  
  Madie Tillman
  Midwest Region President
  gtillm56@aol.com
  937-258-2905
  

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• 2020 National Convention

  • Start
    15 Jul 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • End
    19 Jul 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Charleston, SC

  Register

  Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.
  75th National Convention
  Historic Charleston, SC
  Wednesday, July 15, 2020 – Sunday, July 19, 2020

  Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Airport
  5265 International Blvd.
  North Charleston, SC 29418
  843-308-9330
  www.charlestonairport.hgi.com
  

  Please note that the rate is honored based on availability. If you wish to extend your stay or would
  like an upgraded or accessible room, please contact the hotel directly. Speak with someone at the
  front desk to make your reservation and give them the ID Code: GSW. All other reservations that
  do not require special dates or room types are encouraged to use the booking link below.

  https://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/C/CHSAHGI-GSW-20200714/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

  Room Rate - $149.00 per night (double with 2 queen beds, king)
  (Plus, state/local taxes and fees/assessments per day destination fee)
  All guest rooms include a full breakfast up to 4 people per room, complimentary Wi-Fi, mini
  refrigerator, microwave oven, Keurig Coffee Maker.
  Reservations must be made by June 5, 2020
  Guest check in time 3:00 PM and check out time 11:00 AM.
  Rates will be offered 3 days before and 3 days after.
  Shuttle service provided within a 5-mile radius of hotel (includes to and from airport)
  No fees for parking
  

  https://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/C/CHSAHGI-GSW-20200714/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

  Convention Coordinators
  Nancy R Peppers,  803-397-5851, 2nancyrpeppers@gmail.com
  Emily G Toliver,  803-413-8589, toliver_emily@yahoo.com
  Come enjoy and explore the Waterfront Park, the City Market, Rainbow Row, the Battery, Middleton Place, White Sand Beaches and much more.

  *Yes, there will be after Convention activities: a Cruise around the Historic Charleston Harbor,
  exploring and experiencing the Market Place and the Battery, Sunday, July, 19, 2020. Details
  to be announced.
  

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