Dear SBBSM, Associates, and Community,

Celebrations in July reminded us that we are grateful to this Nation for our freedoms by celebrating America's 250th Anniversary and honoring our Veterans. Thank you to our community partners, friends and families for their support as well as donations to help in our mission.



Donna Zolezzi

CA4 Chapter President

South Bay Blue Star Moms - CA4

Proud ARMY Mom

It’s time again to renew your membership directly on the Blue Star Mothers of America website.

It is very easy go to https://www.bluestarmothers.org/join-renew and follow the instructions CAREFULLY.

You will receive an email with a copy of the paid invoice and another email from the 1stVP acknowledging your membership renewal.

If you have any problems or questions, or need help, please contact Denise Dobrenz at 1stvp@southbaybluestarmoms.org or denisedobrenz@comcast.net.

Community Day at the AL #419

Thanks to Kathleen Hall and her team that put this event together. WE met with Veterans and their families and learned about the programs that are out there for Veterans that are coming home after serving in the military. WE hope to do this again next year and get a bigger turnout. Thanks to the #419 for lunch.

Thank to Joan Schenck (our Chaplain) for presiding over this event. Joan spoke of Barry's military time in Vietnam as well as his career in the California Highway Patrol. The family was grateful for this recognition. Job well done Joan.

We are still working on sending out boxes before the end of Summer.

 With the help of our Community Partners, we have Girl Scout Cookies and many other items to include in our boxes. 

We are still looking for space to store our items at a reduced rate from our current storage locker. If you know anyone that has office space or warehouse space, please contact Donna Zolezzi at bluestarmomssb@yahoo.com.

Let us know when you have traveled and we will include some pics in our next newsletter.

Thanks to Kathleen Romano for sharing her trip to San Diego last month for Comic Con and visiting the USS Midway!

Coasties were in port!

Remembering the crew lost at sea

At the Stranger Things booth at Comic Con

Great day, great weather and the Son's of Sicily outdid themselves with the food this year. Everything we tried was top notch, Sausage Sandwiches, ravioli and meatballs. The longest line was for pizza at the Tony & Alba's booth of course, and the Cannoli's were too good to pass up.

Thanks to all who came out to support Cheryl Walsh and her team to help raise funds to provide dogs for the local law enforcement agencies. Many were represented there and gave demonstrations on how the dogs are trained. It wouldn't be a luau without Hawaiian music, dances and food.