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About the Members
HOW
GOLD STAR WIVES
HELP MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY
I. Member
Support Services
- Networking with local chapters around the country
- Veterans and Memorial Days Program Involvement
- Quarterly Newsletter on member activities, legislation,
and educational information
- Special Recognition Awards for outstanding performance
in GSW
- National Convention, 8 Regional Conferences
II. Volunteer
Work & Support in the Community
- Volunteer work and support in community, military,
and VA hospitals
Organizational support for Veterans Memorial projects
III. Legislative
Information Services
- Gold Star Wives provide members with information on
issues such as DIC Direct Deposit, Medicare Subvention,
Remarriage Reinstatement, FEHBP updates to military
beneficiaries, Cost of Living adjustment information,
and more...
- Representation on behalf of the membership for improved
benefits for all service widows and their children such
as Increased Death Compensation for DIC recipients,
Improved Health Benefits, Enhanced Educational Assistance
Projects, and much more.
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