BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA, INC.
Enid, Oklahoma Chapter #11
P O BOX 974
Enid OK 73702-0974

MISSION STATEMENT

The Department of Oklahoma Blue Star Mothers is a non-partisan, non-political organization. The Mission of the Department of Oklahoma Blue Star Mothers of America is to assist, organize, regulate, and educate all Chapters within the State so that the National Mission of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. is accomplished. The Department of Oklahoma shall be patriotic, educational, social, and for service to the community and others; to maintain true allegiance to the government of the United States, to assist families of service men and women, to get acquainted, and to foster democracy, to be ever vigilant against invasion of un-American activities; to uphold the American institutions of freedom, justice, and equal rights, and to defend the United States of America from all enemies.

The Department of Oklahoma serves as an administrative entity that assists in the establishment of new Chapters within the State and to ensure that Chapters are compliant with the National Blue Star Mother of America, Inc.’s Constitution, Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, IRS regulations governing 501(c)3 non-profit organizations, and Oklahoma laws are followed with accountability. The Department serves as a central repository of information as well as donation of goods to be distributed to the Chapters within the State who needs assistance, to promote the organization, to enable growth for both the Department and the Chapters in a highly effective and efficient manner, to teach and promote patriotism, and to lend support to each other, our veterans, military personnel and their families.

WHO IS A BLUE STAR MOTHER?

A Blue Star Mother is a Mother whose child(ren) is either presently serving in the military, or whose child(ren) has already served and was honorably discharged. A Step-Mother who undertook the rearing of children at age thirteen or earlier also qualifies as a Blue Star Mother.

CAN OTHERS JOIN THE ORGANIZATION?

There is a category of membership available to Dads whose child(ren) is presenting serving in the military, or whose child(ren) has already served and was honorably discharged. Another category of membership is available to anyone who wishes to be a member and help carry out the Mission of the organization.

Cash donations are always welcome to help cover cost of mailing the boxes, assisting military personnel, veterans and their families and all other aspects of our service to our communities and others. Checks, money orders, or cashiers checks should be made payable to Blue Star Mothers Enid Chapter #11