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"We believe surviving spouses and dependent children need an organization dedicated solely to their needs, concerns, and welfare.”

Board of Directors

Chair, Board of Directors

Crystal Wenum

Board Secretary

Pamela Connors

Chapter/Region Liaison

Harriet Boyden

Communications

Su Phelps
Community Service

Carol DeVore

Development

Sharri Briley

Education

 Barbara King
EthicsTaunya Offdenkamp

Internet / Social Media

Elizabeth Houser

Membership

Patricia Jacobs

Public Relations

Vivianne Wersel

Outreach

Sabine Ward, Claire Manning-Dick

Service Officer

Crystal Wenum

Special Events Coordinator  DC Events

Donna Eldridge

VAVS National Certifying Officer - VAVS CONV.

Emily Toliver




Committees & Appointees

Budget Committee

Betty Crawford 
Jim Ranieri

Constitution, Bylaws, & Standing Rules Committee

Sandra Robertson, Chair

Convention Coordinator

Nancy Peppers

Convention Guidelines

Kathy Upchurch, Chair 

Credentials

To be appointed

Finance Committee

Betty Crawford, Chair (see National Treasurer)
Crystal Wenum
Nancy Menagh
Cynthia Keyes

Government Relations Committee

Donna Eldridge, Chair 
Misty Brammer
Jeanette Early
Cynthia Gibson
Lupe Maguire 
Pat Miller

IT Committee

Elizabeth Houser, Chair 
Harriet Boyden
Kit Frazer
Debra Kraus
Ellen McCourt
Nancy Menagh
Consultants
Maia Stanhope
Jim Ranieri 
(Prime Management)
Legal Compliance Debra Kraus

Newsletter

Ruth Crocker

Snowball Express

Sabine Ward

Special Recognition / Shining Star Awards

Kit Frazer

Supplies

 Judy Woodall

Veterans Day Birmingham

Judy Woodall

 

Office & Other Contacts

MANAGEMENT OFFICE – Prime Management

Maia Stanhope or Jim Ranieri

WASHINGTON DC GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ADVOCATE

Lars Anderson

FOUNDER

Marie Speer

NAVIGATE


Thank you to our 2020 Corporate Sponsors!

Gold Level 


 Silver Level

Bronze Level

For additional information, or to become a Gold Star Wives Corporate Sponsor, please visit our sponsorship page.

Additional Sponsors:
Prince of Peace Catholic Church Knights of Columbus - Hoover, AL

Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.

Gold Star Wives is a Congressionally Chartered non-profit service organization that is capable of providing services to the active duty and service-connected military surviving spouses.

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Birmingham, Alabama Office
P.O. Box 361986
Birmingham, AL 35236

Email: info@goldstarwives.org
Phone: 1-888-751-6350

Washington DC Office
200 N.Glebe Road Rm 435
Arlington, VA 22203-3755

Gold Star Wives of America, Inc

Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. is a non-profit 501(C)4 National Military Widow/Widowers Service Organization chartered by the United States Congress. Donations are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes but may be deductible as trade or business expenses.

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