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Tacoma, Washington

Contact the Chapter:

President Yvonne Crockett at (253)686-8555 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 

Parliamentarian 

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

  • Global War on Terror

    • 20 Oct 2021
    • 7:00 PM
    • Zoom

    GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR

     

    GSW would like to invite you to a special event on Wednesday October 20th to discuss concerns of Veterans and families of the Global War on Terror AND a presentation on the proposed Global War on Terror Memorial.  This is one of three new Memorials being proposed for the Washington DC Mall.  The other two are the World War I Memorial and the Gulf War Memorial.  What are your thoughts about these Memorials?

     

    Please join us on Wednesday,  October 20th

    Tom Porter of (IAVA) Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America

     and Marina Jackman of Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation

    7:00 PM Eastern, 6:00 Central, 5:00 PM Mountain, and 4:00 POM Pacific. 

    We will have a Meet & Greet beginning 30 minutes before the presentation. 

    Join Zoom Meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4253878536

    Meeting ID: 425 387 8536

    Or Dial by your location:  253 215 8782 (Tacoma)/346 248 7799(Houston)/669 900 9128(San Jose)

    301 715 8592 (DC)/312 626 6799(Chicago)/646 558 8656 (NY)

    Hope to see you there! 

    Nancy Menagh, GSW Director of Social Media

    mgm1916@yahoo.com

    Show details

  • Roseville Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Dedication Ceremony

    • 30 Oct 2021
    • 11:00 AM
    • Roseville Cemetery, 421 Berry Street, Roseville, CA 95678

    Roseville Gold Star Families Memorial Monument

    DEDICATION CEREMONY

    Saturday, October 30th @ 11am

    Roseville Cemetery, 421 Berry Street, Roseville CA 95678

    On Saturday, October 30th, the Gold Star Families of Roseville and the Woody Williams Foundation will dedicate a monument, in The Roseville Cemetery, to honor Gold Star Families and their Loved Ones who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving our Nation.

    This is a public event — Join us and demonstrate, to these families, that their community cares and appreciates their sacrifices.

    To learn more about the Woody Williams Foundation, please visit: WoodyWilliams.org. For additional information, contact: Lee Morse — leemorserealtor@yahoo.com or (916) 425-0125.




    Image and Text Source: Hershel Woody Williams Foundation 

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  • Military and Veteran Scams: Protecting Those Who Protect Us

    • 17 Nov 2021
    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Webinar

    Gold Star Wives has partnered with Cybercrime to provide information to our members regarding cyber crime. Join this free webinar.

    Military and Veteran Scams: Protecting Those Who Protect Us

    Wednesday, November 17, 2021 2pm ET/11am PT

    Register here


    Show details

Past events

6 Oct 2021 GSW VA Loans
6 Oct 2021 Gold Star Family Memorial Dedication
26 Sep 2021 Gold Star Mothers and Family Day
25 Sep 2021 VA Survivors Benefits
22 Sep 2021 Keeping Kids Safe Online
25 Aug 2021 Wreaths Across America presentation
6 Aug 2021 Tribute Wall Mineola Texas
21 Jul 2021 Internet of things: Staying Secure When We're All Connected
13 Jul 2021 2021 National Convention
19 Jun 2021 Agent Orange: Birth Defects and Operation Ranch Hands Blood and Tissue Samples
26 May 2021 Sorting Through Misinformation on Social Media
15 May 2021 Agent Orange Zoom Event May 15
25 Apr 2021 2021 Middle Atlantic Region Zoom Conference
24 Apr 2021 2021 South West Region Zoom Conference
24 Apr 2021 2021 New England Region Zoom Conference
17 Apr 2021 2021 North Central Region Zoom Conference
17 Apr 2021 2021 Midwest Region Zoom Conference
10 Apr 2021 2021 North West Region Conference
9 Apr 2021 2021 South East Region Conference
5 Apr 2021 Gold Star Wives/Gold Star Spouses Day
3 Apr 2021 2021 South Central Region Conference
29 Mar 2021 Please fly your flag in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
18 Mar 2021 Veterans Affairs Committees Joint Session
20 Feb 2021 Continuing Effect from Agent Orange
6 Feb 2021 "Toxic Exposure in the Military" Panel Discussion
16 Jan 2021 "MOH Hershel Woody Williams's Story"
11 Nov 2020 GSFMM Dedication
9 Nov 2020 GSFMM Dedication
7 Nov 2020 GSW invites you to hear the secrets and history of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
6 Nov 2020 The U.S. Army Band Veteran's Day Virtual Performance
1 Nov 2020 GSF Day at the Races
27 Oct 2020 Learn and Refresh Together - A GSW Member Orientation
24 Oct 2020 GSFMM Dedication
17 Oct 2020 GSFMM Dedication
14 Oct 2020 GSFMM Dedication
12 Oct 2020 GSFMM Dedication
10 Oct 2020 GSFMM Dedication
7 Oct 2020 GSFMM Dedication
3 Oct 2020 Survivor Benefits Forum with Ann Duff
3 Oct 2020 TCIGTI Annual Motorcycle Ride
2 Oct 2020 GSFMM Dedication
27 Sep 2020 GSFMM Dedication
27 Sep 2020 Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day
25 Sep 2020 GSFMM Dedication
20 Sep 2020 GSFMM Dedication
19 Sep 2020 Legislation Workshop – Turn Your Angst into Action!
17 Sep 2020 Groundbreaking
16 Sep 2020 ASAC GSF Day at the Horse Show
11 Sep 2020 GSFMM Dedication
11 Sep 2020 Global War on Terror Memorial
6 Sep 2020 Virtual Military Suicide Prevention Event
25 Aug 2020 GSFMM Dedication
21 Aug 2020 GSFMM Dedication
11 Aug 2020 GSFMM Dedication
10 Aug 2020 Agent Orange Awareness Day
7 Aug 2020 GSFMM Dedication
1 Aug 2020 GSFMM Dedication
18 Jul 2020 Gold Star Wives of America Meeting
19 Jun 2020 South East Region Conference
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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