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Wreaths Across America 2019
We were able to sponsor 461 wreaths through our Wreaths Across America fundraiser and help out at the Port Hudson National Cemetary
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November 2019 Care Packages
Geaux Seven Chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana (LA7) packed and shipped 65 boxes of goodies for our deployed troops to receive in time for Christmas
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2019 Central Veterans Day Program
Geaux Seven moms carried Military Branch Flags for the Veterans Day Program
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Trivia Night
We hosted a trivia night to benefit Wreathes Across America at Port Hudson National Cemetary
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2019 Gold Star Mothers Tea
Our annual Gold Star Mothers Tea was held on Sunday, September 29th at the English Tea Room in Covington.
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POW*MIA Ceremony 09-20-19
VFW Post 3784 hosted a POW*MIA ceremony which Geaux 7 was invited to attend and participate in
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August 2019 Care Packages
Geaux 7 and Scouts prepared packages for soldiers overseas
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Bingo and visit New Orleans VA
We played BINGO with and visited our veterans in the CLC of the New Orleans VA
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Louisiana National Guard Yellow Ribbon Event
Trudy Dupuy and Sandy Stockwell at the Louisiana National Guard Reintegration Yellow Ribbon Event.
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Wounded War Heroes Banquet
We were honored to represent Blue Star Mothers at the Wounded War Heroes banquet.
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Memorial Day 2019
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Care Package Packing Day, April 2018
We were blessed to have a beautiful day for packing 60 boxes to ship to overseas troops and USOs. We were so fortunate to have Central's Girl Scout Troop 10490 helping us out along with their moms and grandmothers as well as volunteers from St. Isidore Catholic Church.
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Wreaths Across America Port Hudson National Cemetery
Our chapter participated in Wreaths Across America with the Daughters of the American Revolution on December 16, 2017
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Gold Star Mothers Day Tea
We held our annual Gold Star Mother’s Day Tea on Sunday, September 24th at The English Tea Room in Covington. It was an honor and a privilege to host these mothers. No words can convey the respect and gratitude we have for them and their children. Seven Gold Star Mothers were able to attend.
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Central High School Band & JROTC Car Show Fundraiser
G7 sold homemade desserts to help out AND we sold our first G7 Cookbook. Thank YOU Paul!!
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Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Event at the USS KIDD - 2017
BeckyR, Linda & Billie representing G7
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LA. War Vets Home in Jackson, LA
Linda & Kara delivering Community coffee our chapter collected for the Veterans at La. War Vets Home in Jackson, LA
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City of Central Veterans Day Celebration 2016
G7 Flag Bearers and Speaker
Kathy, BeckyD, Debbie, BeckyR, BeckyC and Linda |
Gold Star Mothers Day Tea 2016
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Care Package Day June 2015
Geaux Seven members teamed up with Girl's Church Camp at Fontainebleau State Park.
We shipped out 71 boxes to our deployed troops in the middle east. |
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Memorial Day Ceremony 2015
Our Geaux 7 members hosted the City of Central's ceremony. Great turnout, beautiful honoring service for our Fallen Heroes. So happy to have our Mayor Shelton as our Master of Ceremonies, Councilman & Veteran Jason Ellis, Tanya Whitley, Woman Veteran of La. and Joseph Furr, CHS Student and Army Kid as our Guest Speakers. The Baton Rouge Pipes & Drums performed along with Robert Williston, our Blue Star Dad, and the Central Vets and La. National Guard presenting colors.
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Yellow Ribbon Event
Pre-Deployment for La. National Guard Units
December 6, 2014 Kathy Baker, standing in back Jane Caruso, Billie Gipson, Debbie Dunaway, seated |
April 8, 2013 first meeting - Charter and Installation of Officers
Geaux Seven officers with Mayor Watts and Billy Thompson, first Blue Star Dad for our chapter.
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September 28, 2014 - Gold Star Mothers' Day Tea
Each year, since 1936, on the last Sunday of September our United States President calls on all Americans to display our nation's flag and hold appropriate meetings to publicly express their love, sorrow, and reverence towards Gold Star Mothers and their families.
As fellow Americans we lend our strength to these families who have given so much for our country. Today, we remember all of you, our Gold Star Mothers. We honor your courage and your perseverance and the memory of your children |
Governor's Christmas Tree Lighting December 5, 2014
Governor and Mrs. Jindal with our Geaux 7 members Janet Madere, Carol Spurlin and Debbie Dunaway with the Jindals
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with the LANG 927th wives, Nichols State University Veterans Org. and CAAWS
(our officers' camo hats were gifts from Chief Donnie Furr)
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Chapter Christmas Party 2013
2013 Our Christmas Party at Mayor & Mrs. Watts' home
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December 7, 2013 - City of Central Christmas Parade
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December 2, 2013 Christmas Tree Lighting at the Governor's Mansion
Govenor Jindal, Stacey Brown, Mary Nuss, Linda Furr, Ann Berkins, Becky Colello, Tish Gerald, Debbie Dunaway, Donna Lee, Kathy Baker, Mrs. Jindal
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Stars and Stripes Pageant
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Quilt of Valor
Presented Mike McNaughton, Outreach Director of La. Dept of Veteran Affairs
and a Wounded Warrior with the Quilt of Valor, made by the Stitching Sisters of Michigan. |
Quilt of Valor
Presented Jesse Lee, U.S. Marine, with the Quilt of Valor at our June 2013 meeting.
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