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"We believe surviving spouses and dependent children need an organization dedicated solely to their needs, concerns, and welfare.”


Tacoma, Washington

Contact the Chapter:

President May Veazy at (253)351-5451 or (Click for email)

Vice-President 

Treasurer Marissa Alegria at (206) 242-9559 or (Click for email)

Secretary Gustavia Shoffner at (253)531-5168 or (Click for email)

Chaplain Mildred Farrow at (253)582-4720

Parliamentarian Marine Simmons at (253)582-4731

Historian Olivia Brown at (253)584-3250 or (Click for email)

Meetings:

We meet every 3rd Saturday of the month at 10 AM.

Location: Amvets Post #1, 5717 South Tyler Street, Tacoma, WA 98409

Veterans Day Parade - Auburn, WA - November 11, 2017.
Veterans Day Parade - Auburn, WA - November 11, 2017.
Veterans Day Parade - Auburn, WA - November 11, 2017.
Veterans Day Parade - Auburn, WA - November 11, 2017.
Veterans Day Parade - Auburn, WA - November 11, 2017.
Veterans Day Parade - Auburn, WA - November 11, 2017.
Veterans Day Parade - Auburn, WA - November 11, 2017.
Veterans Day Parade - Auburn, WA - November 11, 2017.
Veterans Day Parade - Auburn, WA - November 11, 2017.
Veterans Day Parade - Auburn, WA - November 11, 2017.
Veterans Day Parade - Auburn, WA - November 11, 2017.
Veterans Day Parade - Auburn, WA - November 11, 2017.
Veterans Day Parade - Auburn, WA - November 11, 2017.
Veterans Day Parade - Auburn, WA - November 11, 2017.
Veterans Day Parade - Auburn, WA - November 11, 2017.
Veterans Day Parade - Auburn, WA - November 11, 2017.
Picnic at Alma's August 12, 2017.
Picnic at Alma's August 12, 2017.
Picnic at Alma's August 12, 2017.
Picnic at Alma's August 12, 2017.
Chapter luncheon at Patriots Landing on June 11, 2017.
Chapter luncheon at Patriots Landing on June 11, 2017.
Chapter luncheon at Patriots Landing on June 11, 2017.
Chapter luncheon at Patriots Landing on June 11, 2017.
Chapter luncheon at Patriots Landing on June 11, 2017.
Chapter luncheon at Patriots Landing on June 11, 2017.

Upcoming events

  • South East Region Conference

    • 19 Jun 2020
    • (EDT)
    • 21 Jun 2020
    • (EDT)
    • Roswell, Georgia

    South East Region 72nd Conference June 19-21, 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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  • Gold Star Wives of America Meeting

    • 18 Jul 2020
    • 1:00 PM (EDT)
    • Zoom/Teleconference

    GOLD STAR WIVES OF AMERICA, INC

    MEETING TO BE HELD JULY 18, 2020 1:00 PM EASTERN TIME

    Please join us on a Zoom meeting.  Since we are unable to hold a Convention this year, we will have a meeting to bring us up to date since last Convention.  You will be able to log in via computer OR dial in by phone. (1:00 PM EDT, Noon CDT, 11:00 AM MDT, 10:00 AM PDT & AZ, 9:00 AM AK)

    The 2019 Minutes are on the website and this year’s reports will be available on the website.

    AGENDA

    Welcome, Prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance

    Memorial Service

    Announcement of newly elected Officers

    GRC Report

    Report by Chairman of the Board

    Report and Announcements for Upcoming Events by National President

    Budget

    Installation

    Closing Prayer

    To join the meeting, either log in by computer or dial in. (details coming soon)

    Show details

Past events

25 May 2020 Memorial Day Events
25 Apr 2020 Midwest Region Conference
23 Apr 2020 2020 South West Region Conference
5 Apr 2020 Gold Star Wives/Gold Star Spouses Day
3 Apr 2020 2020 North West Region Conference
29 Mar 2020 National Vietnam War Veterans Day
28 Mar 2020 South Central Region Conference
5 Feb 2020 Congressional Reception Celebrating the Elimination of the SBP-DIC Offset
21 Jan 2020 VA/ DoD Survivors Forum
10 Dec 2019 Press Conference on the FY20 NDAA and the “Widow’s Tax”
7 Dec 2019 Pearl Harbor Observance Day
23 Nov 2019 Find an International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
11 Nov 2019 National Veterans Day
31 Oct 2019 The Wall That Heals
9 Oct 2019 VA/ DoD Survivors Forum
28 Sep 2019 Gold Star Mothers and Family Day
14 Sep 2019 Blue Star/Gold Star Tea
9 Aug 2019 Military Appreciation Night
25 Jul 2019 "Managing VBA Performance and Results:" Q3 Webcast hosted by Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D, Under Secretary for Benefits
23 Jul 2019 VA/DoD Survivors Forum
10 Jul 2019 2019 National Convention
10 Jun 2019 Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Dedications
27 May 2019 Memorial Day
26 May 2019 PBS National Memorial Day Concert 30th Anniversary
24 May 2019 TAPS 25th Anniversary
9 May 2019 GSW Founder Turns 98!
3 May 2019 South West Region Conference
27 Apr 2019 Midwest Region Conference
27 Apr 2019 South Central Region Conference
27 Apr 2019 New England Region Conference
13 Apr 2019 Middle Atlantic Region Conference
9 Apr 2019 Survivors Forum
5 Apr 2019 South East Region Conference
5 Apr 2019 Gold Star Wives Day
12 Mar 2019 Joint Hearing Senate & House Veteran's Affairs Committee
15 Dec 2018 Wreaths Across America Day
13 Nov 2018 Salute to the Armed Forces
11 Nov 2018 Veteran’s Day Events in Washington, D.C.
3 Aug 2018 Gold Star Family Day at the Ball Park
17 Jul 2018 2018 National Convention
24 May 2018 2018 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Memorial Day Ceremony - INVITE
24 May 2018 Memorial Day Events
28 Apr 2018 South Central Region Conference
28 Apr 2018 2018 North Central Region Conference
28 Apr 2018 2018 Midwest Region Conference
27 Apr 2018 South East Region Conference
13 Apr 2018 South West Region Conference
6 Apr 2018 2018 North West Region Conference
5 Apr 2018 Gold Star Wives Day
29 Mar 2018 National Vietnam War Veterans Day
14 Mar 2018 Joint Hearing of the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committees
16 Dec 2017 Wreaths across America
10 Dec 2017 Wreaths Across America
9 Dec 2017 Snowball Express XII
10 Nov 2017 Birmingham Veterans Day Activities
11 Jul 2017 GSW National Convention

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Washington DC Office
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Gold Star Wives of America, Inc

Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. is a non-profit 501(C)4 National Military Widow/Widowers Service Organization chartered by the United States Congress. Donations are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes but may be deductible as trade or business expenses.

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