By Jen Pecarina
The Wright County Area Blue Star Mothers Minnesota Chapter 13 celebrated their 15-year anniversary on Saturday, Febr. 4 with a gathering of 26 past, current or future members and some special guests. The event was held at the Monticello VFW Post 8731, appetizers, snacks and cake were served. Among the twenty-five people were three past Department of Minnesota Blue Star Mothers Presidents Pattie Kelley, Jeanne Ullmer and Lucie Cutts as well as the current president Karla Keller.
“We were honored that they were able to share this joyous occasion with the chapter. Their guidance and support through the years has been invaluable and much appreciated,” chapter President Jen Pecarina said.
Past Department President Dottie Sills, the president who installed the chapter and officers on Feb. 3, 2008, was unable to attend but she sent a congratulatory message that was read by Pecarina during her speech, “Hi. I was hoping I would be able to attend your celebration of 15 years but I can’t. I am so very proud of all of you for the mission you have continued for all these years! I remember your first official meeting with installing your chapter and all your officers. Congratulations Chapter 13, Department of Minnesota, Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Love to all. Dottie.”
A video congratulatory message was also played for all to see and hear from the National President of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc, Stacy Anders. Anders lives in California and commented on the cold weather in California that day, stating, “she’s got nothing on us Minnesota girls!” She sent well wishes for a happy 15-year birthday to the chapter.