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The month of April is set aside to honor and celebrate military children and youth for their service, commitment, and sacrifice in support of the military’s mission. The observance reiterates a commitment to provide quality care and positive youth development for a bright future. The April 2025 Month of the Military Child theme is “Celebrating […]

The Blue Star Banner Program is proud to have our new “Program Banner” displayed in the lobby of Crystal Lake’s City Hall.  This beautiful 2-sided banner will remain at City Hall for the month of April, and we hope to have it displayed elsewhere in May. One side of the banner is a representation of […]

The December 16, 2024 Banner Presentation Ceremony was a delightful evening. We so much appreciate all who came and it was a pleasure to meet those of you we had not met before. Thank you to Mayor Haig Haleblian for joining us again this year. He is our biggest supporter and always has a sincere […]

The Blue Star Banner Committee is pleased to announce that Dennis Foutch will be joining us as a committee member. Dennis is a Mason, a U.S. Navy Veteran, and a member of the VFW.  We welcome Dennis and know that he will be an asset to our program.

The BSB Program is very pleased to announce that Doug Myslenski has joined our committee.  Doug, who is retired, recently had a grandson who was a recipient of a Blue Star Banner and another grandson who is in an ROTC program.  We look forward to working with such an enthusiastic volunteer and know that he […]