September 28 and 29, 2012

 Sgt Bradley Atwell of Kokomo and SSgt Kyle Oborn of Lafayette
Luana Wetli,  President of the Blue Star Moms of Indiana from Monticello presented the Gold Star Banner to Sgt Atwell's mother during the Gold Star Presentation done by MaryJo Watson of the Blue Star Mothers of Kokomo. Sgt Bradley's Gold Presentation was done at the church that him and his wife attended.

Luana did the Gold Star Presentation for SSgt Osborn. During is presentation Gold Star Mother, Pam Mow, presented the Gold Star Banner to SSgt Osborn's father, MaryJo Watson, Blue to Gold Liaison of the Kokomo chapter, presented the Gold Star Banner to SSgt Osborn's mother, and Christina Ellis, Treasurer of the Blue Star Moms of Indiana, from Monticello, presented SSgt Osborn's wife with the Gold Star Banner. Luana present the brother and sister of SSgt Kyle Osborn each with a small teddy and the brass rank of their fallen brother. SSgt Osborn's Gold Presentation was done in private as requested by the family prior to the Memorial Service.

Burnettsville Parade September 22, 2012

Blue Star Mom Christina Ellis, her pony, Allie, and rider in the Burnettsville Parade on September 22nd, 2012.

Christina's horse Lady in the parade

Christina's miniature horse, Sammy also was in the parade. This pic is from a previous parade.

 

September 9, 2012 from 1 - 6pm the Monticello VFW Post #2231 at 503 N Third St is having a Hog Roast to benefit the Blue Star Moms

September 5, 2012 the AM Vets Ladies Auxiliary and the Sons of the AM Vets Post #91 presenting Luana Wetli a check for the Blue Star Moms to help with care packages and other needs of our troops and vets.

AUGUST 18, 2012 BREAKFAST AT THE MONITCELLO AMVETS FROM 8-11AM

Freedom Quilt

2012 Freedom Quilt Winner, Rob Pool in the middle, Luana Wetli on the left and Mary Smith on the right.

Quilt was made by Ruth Wasmuth, a Chapter member and Army Mom. The quilt was present to Rob on August 10th by Luana Wetli, Chapter President and Mary Smith, Chapter Vice President. The quilt helped raise donations to be used to send care packages to our deployed troops.

July 14th, 2012  - The Blue Star Moms & Dads of Chapter 1 and the Sons of the Legion

at the grilled butterfly pork shop diner.

Great food, great time, new friends while supporting our troops!!!!

The proceeds from this diner will help with the postage for care packages to our troops and the goodies to fill each box.

Special thanks to the Sons of the Legion!!!!!!!

SATURDAY JULY 14TH 5PM - 8PM

COME TO THE MONTICELLO AMERICAN LEGION POST #81
405 E WASHINGTON ST., MONTICELLO, IN
FOR A GRILLED PORK CHOP DINNER FOR $7.50
THIS IS A FUNDRAISER BY THE SON OF THE LEGION FOR THE BLUE STAR MOMS.

LET THE SONS COOK YOUR MEAL AND ENJOY THE AIR CONDITION WHILE HELPING TO SUPPORT OUR TROOPS.


HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE LEGION!!!!!

CARE PACKAGE SUGGESTION LIST

BABY WIPES (SMALLER PACKAGES)
TOOTHPASTE, TOOTHBRUSH, DENTAL FLOSS
NAIL CLIPPERS
SHAMPOO, LIQUID BODY WASH, LIQUID ANTI-BACTERIAL SOAP (NO PUMP DISPENSERS)
LOTION (NO PUMP DISPENSERS)
DISPOSABLE MULTI-BLADE RAZORS
KLEENEX (TRAVEL SIZE)
DISPOSABLE HAND SANITIZING WIPES
SUNBLOCK
THROAT LOZENGES
GUM, LIFESAVERS, MINTS
EYES DROPS ( TO RELIEVE DRY EYE, NOT REDNESS)
BLISTEX, CHAPSTICK, CARMEX (SMALL CONTAINERS)
ASPIRIN, MOTRIN, TYLENOL, PAIN RELIEVERS (SMALL CONTAINERS)
SALINE SPRAY/DROPS FOR SENSITIVE NASAL PASSAGES
Q-TIPS (SMALLER PACKAGES)
EYEGLASS WIPES
BATTERIES (AA ARE THE REQUESTED)
CIGARETTES, CHEW, CIGARS
DECK OF CARDS, HANDHELD GAMES, MAGAZINES, AND PUZZLE BOOKS
MOVIE DVDs & MUSIC CDs
FRUIT ( SINGLE SERVING SIZE CANS. NO PLASTIC FRUIT CUPS!!! DRIED FRUIT)
POWER BARS. PROTEIN BARS, NUTRITIONAL BARS
BEEF JERKY, BEEF SUMMER SAUSAGE (NON-PERISHABLE; LABELED USDA BEEF)
SINGLE SERVING BAGS OF SNACKS, CRACKERS, SNACK MIXERS, COOKIES, NUTS, SUNFLOWER SEEDS, TRAIL MIX, CHIPS
POP TARTS, CEREAL BARS, MILK & CEREAL BARS, GRANOLA, BARS
RAMEN NOODLES, CUP-O-NOODLES SERVING CUPS
RAVIOLI & OTHER CANNED READY-TO-EAT MEALS (SINGLE SERVING ARE THE BEST)
TUNA LUNCH KITS (INCLUDES FOIL POUCH OF TUNA, CRACKER, CONDIMENTS)
CANNED SARDINES, SMOKED OYSTERS
JALAPENO VELVEETA & CRACKERS
TACO BELL SAUCE PACKETS
CHEESE DIPS IN PLASTIC OR CANNED (NO GLASS PLEASE!!!)
SIDE RICE PACKETS (SPANISH RICE, CHEESY RICE, & BROCCOLI, ETC)
HAND WARMERS
SOCKS
FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS

PLEASE CONTACT LUANA WETLI - CHAPTER PRESIDENT AT 574-583-2607 OR wetli@ffni.com

Packing Party

Yesterday we got together at Luana's house to pack boxes for 67 of our military family and friends currently deployed. We had a great time, shared lots of laughs, and a couple bottles of wine. With donations from a Harley Group, stockings from Common Threads quilt Guild, cute jars of BBQ sauce, toiletries donated from friends, we were able to fill those boxes full.

VETERANS DAY

November 11, 2011 at 7pm - White County Courthouse, Monticello, IN - around the US Flag

Bring your flashlights. We will walk to honor all our Veterans and all that are serving. Those that gave some and those that gave all. Hope to see you there.

AT THE MALL

Becky Isfalt at the Tippecanoe Mall - A Navy and Army Mom

November is a busy month

November 5th Blue Star Moms will be at the Tippecanoe Mall. We will have our Combat Boots for donations, our Freedom Bells and our Quilts.

November 11th - Veterans Day

November 20th - 1pm at Luana's home - making trail mix and packing care packages. We have about 60 soldiers this years.

Parade Winners

Blue Star Moms of Indiana have won first place this year in two local parades. July 4th parade in Wolcott and Community Days in Burnetsville on September 24th. Christina Ellis, one of our members, minature horse, Sammy, and her pony, Coco, were joined by several Blue Star Moms and Veterans.

September 24, 2011 Come enjoy Burnettsville Community Days
Blue Star Moms will be there with our Freedom Bells, our Quilt,
and many other items. Our combat boots will be on our table for
all your donations. Watch for us in the parade!!!

Monticello Fall Festival - Texas Brisket Dinner

Friday September 30th from 5 - 7pm the Knights of Columbus will be having a Texas Brisket Dinner at their hall on Illinois St across from the Monticello Fire Station. All proceeds are to benefit the Blue Star Moms of Indiana. The Blue Star Moms will use the proceeds to send care packages to our troops.
Come and enjoy dinning inside or outside. The dinner will be a smoked beef brisket, cold slaw, baked beans, and a dessert. Sandwiches will be availible.
For more details about the Monticello Fall Festival and the Texas Brisket Dinner go to:
http://www.enjoywhitecounty.com

Boat Parade

On July 2nd, Veterans and their family, 450 people total, enjoyed a ride on the Madam Carroll, leading the annual boat parade. Veterans of the Cold War were honored with certificates, medals and had their pictures taken with Congressman Todd Rokita and Monticello Mayor, Jason Thompson.

One of the many boats that honored our vets.


The USS Freeman won first place in the boat parade.



There are some great photos of the event on Monticello's website.

Madam Carroll Ride for Veterans

7th ANNUAL HONOR OUR MILITARY
PATRIOTIC BOAT PARADE & CELEBRATION IN THE PARK

MONTICELLO, INDIANA JULY 2, 2011

MILITARY FAMILIES (veterans and soldiers currently serving) …...you are invited to ride the 400 passenger Madam Carroll (free) filled with your families and loved ones to lead the long line of some 65 decorated boats on Lake Freeman. You will board the Madam at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 2. Plenty of help will be available to get you on and off the boat.

The boat will dock at about 12:30 and then it is on to what the this week end is all about in small town America with hot dogs, watermelon and ice cream along with fun and free games for the whole family. There will be a lot of excitement with military flyovers, skydivers and musical entertainment. Let us know if you can make it and how many in your party.

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Freedom Bells Available

The bells are approx 4.5 inches tall and 9 inches around the bottom of the base or 3 inches across the bottom.
Each bell is hand made/blown by Joe Rice from the House of Glass, Elwood, IN, and stamped on the bottom with "BLUE STAR MOMS IN #1"

Suggested donation is $18. We will have them at the Park in Monticello on July 2nd and at Wolcott on July 3rd and 4th.



Contact one of our members for more information.

Freedom Quilt Giveaway

For your chance to own this beautiful quilt, just make a donation.
Give it as a gift to someone special or keep it for yourself as a reminder of our freedom, thanks to our Armed Forces!

The drawing will be held on July 4th, 2012.

Suggested Donations: $1 per chance or 6 for $5 (to find out how to donate, click on the Donations Tab above)