DEPARTMENT of OKLAHOMA
BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA
P O BOX 1265
SAND SPRINGS OK 74063-1265
918-814-2722
2011-2012 DEPARTMENT OFFICERS
| President | Cathy O'Shields |
| 1st Vice President | Mary Herandy |
| 2nd Vice President | Carol Farmer |
| 3rd Vice President | Patsy Varnell |
| Recording Secretary | Jan Miller |
| Financial Secretary | Cindy Hood |
| Treasurer | Deana Exendine |
| Sergeant-at-Arms | |
| Chaplain |
2010-2011 DEPARTMENT OFFICERS
| President | Cindy Hood |
| 1st Vice President | Cathy O'Shields |
| 2nd Vice President | Susan Cox |
| 3rd Vice President | Patsy Varnell |
| Recording Secretary | Martha Joslin |
| Financial Secretary | |
| Treasurer | Apryl Motley |
| Sergeant-at-Arms | |
| Chaplain | Ellen Hoaas |
2009-2010 DEPARTMENT OFFICERS
| President | Cindy Hood |
| 1st Vice President | Cathy O'Shields |
| 2nd Vice President | |
| 3rd Vice President | Ellen Hoaas |
| Recording Secretary | Martha Joslin |
| Financial Secretary | Jo Weaver |
| Treasurer | Apryl Motley |
| Sergeant-at-Arms | |
| Chaplain | Patsy Varnell |
2008-2009 DEPARTMENT OFFICERS
| President | Cindy Hood |
| 1st Vice President | |
| 2nd Vice President | |
| 3rd Vice President | Nancy Wozencraft |
| Recording Secretary | Dawn Smith |
| Financial Secretary | Jo Weaver |
| Treasurer | Cathy O'Shields |
| Sergeant-at-Arms | Gayla Luna |
| Chaplain | Patsy Varnell |
2008-2009 DEPARTMENT OFFICERS
| President | Linda Lane |
| 1st Vice President | Judy Medlock |
| 2nd Vice President | Cindy Hood |
| 3rd Vice President | Nancy Wozencraft |
| Recording Secretary | Dawn Smith |
| Financial Secretary | Jo Weaver |
| Treasurer | Cathy O'Shields |
| Sergeant-at-Arms | Gayla Luna |
| Chaplain | Patsy Varnell |
2007-2008 DEPARTMENT OFFICERS
| President | Patsy S. Varnell |
| 1st Vice President | B. Susan Hull |
| 2nd Vice President | Judy Medlock |
| 3rd Vice President | Terri York |
| Recording Secretary | Linda Lane |
| Financial Secretary | Sandra Bullock |
| Treasurer | Betty Dobson |
| Sergeant-at-Arms | Durenda Estrada |
| Parliamentarian | Dixie Lee |
2006-2007 DEPARTMENT OFFICERS
| President | Patsy S. Varnell |
| 1st Vice President | B. Susan Hull |
| 2nd Vice President | Judy Medlock |
| 3rd Vice President | Terri York |
| Recording Secretary | Linda Lane |
| Financial Secretary | Juanita Christenson |
| Treasurer | Betty Dobson |
| Sergeant-at-Arms | Durenda Estrada |
| Parliamentarian | Dixie Lee |
2005-2006 DEPARTMENT OFFICERS
| President | Cathy O'Shields |
| 1st Vice President | |
| 2nd Vice President | |
| 3rd Vice President | |
| Recording Secretary | Terri Robinett |
| Financial Secretary | |
| Treasurer | |
| Sergeant-at-Arms | |
| Parliamentarian |
2004-2005 DEPARTMENT OFFICERS
| President | Barbara Porter |
| 1st Vice President | Gaye Beatt |
| 2nd Vice President | |
| 3rd Vice President | |
| Recording Secretary | |
| Financial Secretary | |
| Treasurer | |
| Sergeant-at-Arms | |
| Parliamentarian |
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.
WHERE ARE CHAPTERS LOCATED IN THE STATE?
As of August, 2011, the Department has Chapters in the following towns:
| OK1 ~ Tulsa | (918) 599-9988 |
| OK2 ~ Wagoner | (918) 476-5384 |
| OK3 ~ Muskogee | (918) 441-7378 |
| OK4 ~ Sand Springs | (918) 637-7934 |
| OK5 ~ Broken Arrow | (918) 259-9479 |
| OK6 ~ South OKC | (405) 313-1074 |
| OK7 ~ Coweta | (918) 486-4235 |
| OK8 ~ Edmond/North OKC | (405) 532-8113 |
| OK10 ~ Mounds | (918) 827-7518 |
| OK11 ~ Enid | (580) 747-4553 |
| OK12 ~ Muskogee | (918) 686-3204 |
| OK14 ~ McAlester | (918) 423-2917 |
| OK16 ~ Duncan | (580) 252-1542 |
| OK17 ~ Claremore | (918) 697-6997 |
| OK18 ~ Pryor | (918) 825-1083 |
| OK19 ~ Bartlesville | (918) 337-2213 |
| OK20 ~ Claremore | (918) 260-3690 |
| OK21 ~ Tahlequah | (918) 207-1655 |
| OK22 ~ Stillwater |
HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF BLUE STAR MOTHERS
Contact the Department at the phone number, e-mail address, or mailing address listed above. If you do not indicate on your application the Chapter you wish to join, you will be referred to the Chapter nearest you.
NO CHAPTER IN YOUR AREA?
If there is no Blue Star Mothers of America Chapter in your area and you would like to have one, please contact the Department. It only takes five (5) Moms who are willing to serve to apply for a Chapter Charter.
ARE CONTRIBUTIONS TAX DEDUCTIBLE?
Blue Star Mothers of America is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, which is tax exempt and tax deductible. Your personal tax consultant can best advise you on the deductibility of your donation.