RECENT EVENTS
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Marines Come Home
Pentagon Memorial Photos
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Honor-Vets/BSM/GSM (7/10/10)
Honor - All
Veterans/ Blue Star and Gold Star Mothers (Rolling
Thunder)
Columbus, OH
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Columbus, OH
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Awards Night (7/10)
Memorial Day 2010
Gold Star Memorial Unveiling (5/8)
Paver Planting (4/10)
THIRD
ANNUAL EVENT...”One Day, Many Generations, Create
Lifetime Tribute”.
On Thursday April 22, 2010 a group of NKY Blue Star Mothers, Boone County Alternate School Students and members of Florence Rotary gathered at the Boone County Veterans Memorial to place 15 new pavers in among those previously planted at the memorial.
Working together on hands and knees, each team of mother, student and rotarian dug out the existing blank paver and replaced them with pavers engraved with the names of military sons, daughters and veterans of the NKY Blue Star Mothers. A total of 80 paver bricks have been planted by this “group of BSM, Students and Rotarians” in the past three years.
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On Thursday April 22, 2010 a group of NKY Blue Star Mothers, Boone County Alternate School Students and members of Florence Rotary gathered at the Boone County Veterans Memorial to place 15 new pavers in among those previously planted at the memorial.
Working together on hands and knees, each team of mother, student and rotarian dug out the existing blank paver and replaced them with pavers engraved with the names of military sons, daughters and veterans of the NKY Blue Star Mothers. A total of 80 paver bricks have been planted by this “group of BSM, Students and Rotarians” in the past three years.
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Shipment to Our Troops (3/10)
Blue to Gold - LCPL Adam D. Peak USMC (2/10)
Decorating the Christmas Tree (12/01/09)
Wreaths Across America (12/09)
Veteran's Day (11/11/09)
Annual Purple Heart Ceremony (08/07/09)
Annual Purple
Heart Ceremony at the
Fountain Square, Cincinnati, OH. Hosted by the
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Association-Cincinnati, OH
Chapter.
L to R ----Peggy
Eubanks, Carol Gries and Lorene Friedman
Burial Services for Fallen Local Warrior (08/09)
Attended
burial services for fallen local warrior at the VA
Cemetery North in Williamstown, KY and laid flowers
at the BSMA marker.
Honor Flight (08/09)
Welcomed
home 70 WWII Veterans at the Greater Cincinnati
Airport from their Honor Flight trip to Washington
D.C.
City Council Meeting (08/09)
Kimberly,
Michael, Carol and Lorene attended the City Council
Meeting in Florence, KY.
They were honored to present a Kentucky Colonel Commission to Mayor Diane Whalen, H.B. Deatherage, Veterans Administration and Vanessa Lenear, Parks & Recreation Supervisor.
They were honored to present a Kentucky Colonel Commission to Mayor Diane Whalen, H.B. Deatherage, Veterans Administration and Vanessa Lenear, Parks & Recreation Supervisor.
Kentucky Colonel Presentation (07/09)
The
following members, associate members and
friends/supporters of Northern KY Chapter 5 Blue
Star Mothers of America, Inc., were recognized as a
member of The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.
L to R; Amy Tolbert, Susan Sendelbach, Pete Heiss US Marine Rider, Andrea Geiser, Don Roeper US Marine Rider, Tricia Yarter, Chuck Clark US Marine Rider, Ginger Novak and Tim Ellis US Marine Rider.
The highest honor awarded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky is that of Kentucky Colonel. Our Colonels are Kentucky’s ambassadors of good will and fellowship around the world.
Commissions as Kentucky Colonels are presented for contributions to the community, state or nation, and for special achievements of all kinds. With your commission as a Kentucky Colonel the Governor recognizes your service and accomplishments on behalf of others.
L to R; Amy Tolbert, Susan Sendelbach, Pete Heiss US Marine Rider, Andrea Geiser, Don Roeper US Marine Rider, Tricia Yarter, Chuck Clark US Marine Rider, Ginger Novak and Tim Ellis US Marine Rider.
The highest honor awarded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky is that of Kentucky Colonel. Our Colonels are Kentucky’s ambassadors of good will and fellowship around the world.
Commissions as Kentucky Colonels are presented for contributions to the community, state or nation, and for special achievements of all kinds. With your commission as a Kentucky Colonel the Governor recognizes your service and accomplishments on behalf of others.
Chart of Accomplished Events (July-Sept 2009)
August 20,
2009 - FUNdraiser at Max & Erma’s in Crestview
Hills, KY followed by a FUNdraiser at the Dollar
Bill Tavern in Florence, KY. Lots of FUN was had by
all!
August 24, 2009 - Carol, Kay, Jennie and Lorene lined Ewing Drive and the parking lot at the Florence Government Center with 100+ yellow ribbon to show our support to the Troop and to have in place for the vigil to be held August 29th.
August 25, 2009 - Attended the visitation services for local fallen warrior from Covington, KY.
August 29, 2009 - Candlelight Vigil in honor of our military was held at the Florence Memorial Center. Slide show was provided through the courtesy of US Marine Rider, Pete Heiss!
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September 11, 2009 - “Honor Ceremony 9/11 Firefighters” in front of the World Peace Bell Center, Newport, KY.
Slide show was provided through the courtesy of US Marine Rider, Pete Heiss!
http://www.usmarineriders.com/apps/photos
August 24, 2009 - Carol, Kay, Jennie and Lorene lined Ewing Drive and the parking lot at the Florence Government Center with 100+ yellow ribbon to show our support to the Troop and to have in place for the vigil to be held August 29th.
August 25, 2009 - Attended the visitation services for local fallen warrior from Covington, KY.
August 29, 2009 - Candlelight Vigil in honor of our military was held at the Florence Memorial Center. Slide show was provided through the courtesy of US Marine Rider, Pete Heiss!
http://www.usmarineriders.com/apps/photos
September 11, 2009 - “Honor Ceremony 9/11 Firefighters” in front of the World Peace Bell Center, Newport, KY.
Slide show was provided through the courtesy of US Marine Rider, Pete Heiss!
http://www.usmarineriders.com/apps/photos
Shipment to Our Troops (06/09)
L to R
Kneeling: Suzanna Judd, Andrea Geiser, Colleen
Gagliardi, Tricia Yarter, Sharon Bolmer, Kay
Bryant, Jeannie Fisk, Kimberly Piol and Jeany
Merman
L to R Standing: Kathy Klatzke, Gretchen Eisenman, Teresa Bowling, Rose Welker, Anna Judd, Lorene Friedman, Carol Gries, Colleen Kuss, Bev Dorenbusch, Diane Foldy and Ruth Ann Herzog
Another "Mission Accomplished"
L to R Standing: Kathy Klatzke, Gretchen Eisenman, Teresa Bowling, Rose Welker, Anna Judd, Lorene Friedman, Carol Gries, Colleen Kuss, Bev Dorenbusch, Diane Foldy and Ruth Ann Herzog
Another "Mission Accomplished"
Chart of Accomplished Events (Jan-June 2009)
February
01, 2009 - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Seminar
February 19, 2009 - Benefit at Max & Erma’s in Crestview Hills, KY
March 10, 2009 - Certificates of Appreciation presented at the Glenn O. Swing School in Covington, KY by chapter president Kimberly Piol and assisted by one of our Youth Ambassadors, Danial Hannah
March 14, 2009 - Karaoke Fundraiser held at the John R. Little VFW Post #3186 in Southgate, KY
March 17, 2009 - Certificates of Appreciation presented at the AD Owens School, in Newport, KY by chapter president Kimberly Piol and assisted by one of our Youth Ambassadors, Danial Hannah.
March 19, 2009 - James Childs - Greeted upon arrival at CVG by NKY Chapter 5 Blue Star Members, Ginger Novak and Gretchen Eisenman
April 09, 2009 - Dedication for LCPL Bryan Taylor USMC
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April 15, 2009 - Chili Fest for our local Veterans held at the John R. Little VFW Post #3186 in Southgate, KY
April 19, 2009 - Packing of “Goodie Boxes” to be mailed to our troops serving in harms way
April 28, 2009 - 2nd Annual Planting of the Paver Bricks at the Florence Government Center - Fourteen new paver bricks added by the NKY Chapter 5 BSMA for our military loved ones -Assisted by the Florence Rotarians and students from the Florence Alternate School
May 06, 2009 - Benefit at Max & Erma’s in Crestview Hills, KY
May 07, 2009 - Welcome Home Celebration for “Charlie’s Warriors” sponsored by the City of Alexandria - BSMA service pins presented to the returning warriors by Chris Geiman and Lorene Friedman
May 08, 2009 - Latonia Elementary School - 67 first graders were honored with an ‘ice cream’ party for their collecting of ‘goodies’ to be mailed to our troops - Kimberly Piol, BSMA Chapter 5 President and Danial Hannah, BSMA Chapter 5 Youth Ambassador were drilled and questioned by a group of very eager to learn children from the school - Ice cream for all the school events have been donated by the Trauth Dairy in Newport, KY
May 15, 2009 - WCPO Channel 9 Telethon for our chapter and four other non-profit military support groups from our Tri-State area
May 16, 2009 - Welcome Home Celebration at the Lunken Airport sponsored by The Thank You Foundation
May 23, 2009 - Laying of a wreath at the Williamstown VA Cemetery
May 25, 2009 - Third annual participation in the Memorial Day
parade/celebration at the Florence Government Center in Florence, KY - www.usmarineriders.org - Dedication Bailey, USMC
May 30 & 31, 2009 - Fundraiser held at the Richwood Flea Market
June 09, 2009 - Deployment Ceremony at the Marine Reserve Unit from Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH
June 15, 2009 - ‘Selling Mulligans’ at the invitation from the Association of the United States Army’s Golf Outing at the Mills Court in Cincinnati, OH
February 19, 2009 - Benefit at Max & Erma’s in Crestview Hills, KY
March 10, 2009 - Certificates of Appreciation presented at the Glenn O. Swing School in Covington, KY by chapter president Kimberly Piol and assisted by one of our Youth Ambassadors, Danial Hannah
March 14, 2009 - Karaoke Fundraiser held at the John R. Little VFW Post #3186 in Southgate, KY
March 17, 2009 - Certificates of Appreciation presented at the AD Owens School, in Newport, KY by chapter president Kimberly Piol and assisted by one of our Youth Ambassadors, Danial Hannah.
March 19, 2009 - James Childs - Greeted upon arrival at CVG by NKY Chapter 5 Blue Star Members, Ginger Novak and Gretchen Eisenman
April 09, 2009 - Dedication for LCPL Bryan Taylor USMC
www.usmarineriders.com
April 15, 2009 - Chili Fest for our local Veterans held at the John R. Little VFW Post #3186 in Southgate, KY
April 19, 2009 - Packing of “Goodie Boxes” to be mailed to our troops serving in harms way
April 28, 2009 - 2nd Annual Planting of the Paver Bricks at the Florence Government Center - Fourteen new paver bricks added by the NKY Chapter 5 BSMA for our military loved ones -Assisted by the Florence Rotarians and students from the Florence Alternate School
May 06, 2009 - Benefit at Max & Erma’s in Crestview Hills, KY
May 07, 2009 - Welcome Home Celebration for “Charlie’s Warriors” sponsored by the City of Alexandria - BSMA service pins presented to the returning warriors by Chris Geiman and Lorene Friedman
May 08, 2009 - Latonia Elementary School - 67 first graders were honored with an ‘ice cream’ party for their collecting of ‘goodies’ to be mailed to our troops - Kimberly Piol, BSMA Chapter 5 President and Danial Hannah, BSMA Chapter 5 Youth Ambassador were drilled and questioned by a group of very eager to learn children from the school - Ice cream for all the school events have been donated by the Trauth Dairy in Newport, KY
May 15, 2009 - WCPO Channel 9 Telethon for our chapter and four other non-profit military support groups from our Tri-State area
May 16, 2009 - Welcome Home Celebration at the Lunken Airport sponsored by The Thank You Foundation
May 23, 2009 - Laying of a wreath at the Williamstown VA Cemetery
May 25, 2009 - Third annual participation in the Memorial Day
parade/celebration at the Florence Government Center in Florence, KY - www.usmarineriders.org - Dedication Bailey, USMC
May 30 & 31, 2009 - Fundraiser held at the Richwood Flea Market
June 09, 2009 - Deployment Ceremony at the Marine Reserve Unit from Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH
June 15, 2009 - ‘Selling Mulligans’ at the invitation from the Association of the United States Army’s Golf Outing at the Mills Court in Cincinnati, OH
AUSA Golf Outing (6/15/09)
‘Selling
Mulligans’ at the invitation from the Association
of the United
States Army’s Golf Outing at the Mills Court in Cincinnati, OH
States Army’s Golf Outing at the Mills Court in Cincinnati, OH
Williamstown VA Cemetery (5/24/09)
Honoring
the Memory of Sgt. Wallace in the Williamstown VA
Cemetery. Sgt. Wallace was the very first Blue to
Gold presentation that our chapter had the sad
honor of performing.
WCPO Channel 9 Telethon (5/15/09)
WCPO
Channel 9 Telethon for our chapter and four other
non-profit military support groups from our
Tri-State area
2nd Annual Paver Planting (4/28/09)
2nd
Annual
Planting of the Paver Bricks at the Florence
Government Center - Fourteen new paver bricks
added by the NKY Chapter 5 BSMA for our military
loved ones - Assisted by the Florence Rotarians
and students from the Florence Alternate School
Sing-a-Song-for-the-Troops Karaoke (3/14/09)
Karaoke
Fundraiser held at the John R. Little VFW Post
#3186
in Southgate, KY
in Southgate, KY
Before the Fun Started
Fabulous
Karaoke
'Blindfolded Musical Chairless Game'
Kimberly & Miss Margo
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