Partner Event Submission - Welcome Week

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Partner Event Submission

Participate in Blue Star Welcome Week by hosting an event with your organization!

It can even be an event that is already scheduled. However, for it to be shared on our website, it must take place between September 23rd - October 1st, 2023, and be offered free of charge for military families.

Ready to join us to ensure military families feel welcome in YOUR community? Complete the following interest form, and a member of our team will be in touch.

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Organization Name and Contact

Partner Organization Name*

Website*

Point of Contact First Name*

Point of Contact Last Name*

Point of Contact Email*

Point of Contact Phone*

Event Date, Times, and Type

Proposed Date of Event*

Event Start Time*

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Event End Time*

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Time Zone*

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Is this a virtual or in-person event?*

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In-Person

Location and Address

Event Location*

Street Address*

City*

State*

Zip Code*

Event Details

Proposed Name of Event*

Proposed Description of Event*

Will there be a registration link for us to share?*

Yes

What is the projected attendance of this event?*

Would any additional partners or local organizations be involved?*

Yes

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How will this event directly support a more inclusive community for military families?*

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Would you like to request funding to support your event? Funding requests up to $1000 will be considered.*

Yes

Amount Requested*

What would this requested funding be used for?*

What measurable outcomes would your organization be able to provide to BSF if awarded funding?*

Do you plan to host the event regardless of funding being awarded (choosing yes indicates you are able to host the event even if no funding is provided by BSF)?*

Yes

Acknowledgement*

I have read and agree to the Blue Star Families release of liability and the requirements of this partnership.

Blue Star Welcome Week
Event Ideas

If you are a community organization…

Host a community dinner for military families
Organize a park meet-up
Invite families to participate in park/beach clean-ups
Orchestrate a walking tour of the city

If you are a library…

Invite families to your weekly story hour for kids
Host a library open house for military families

If you are a school…

Invite military families to a special open house/dinner
Host an appreciation/recognition breakfast for military kids

If you are a local business…

Offer a discount day for military families
Host a fundraiser day (% of proceeds on a given day go to Blue Star Families and supporting military families)
Host a hiring event for military spouses

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Sign a Welcome Card!

By signing this virtual welcome card, you’re making a positive, lasting impact on military- and Veteran-connected families that want to feel a sense of belonging in the communities where they live and serve! Please share a welcoming message that we can pass along to these families that pick up and move every two to three years on average, or are looking to establish roots after their military service is over. This helps folks feel at home! We would also love to hear ideas you may have for creating moments of welcome for military and Veteran families—virtually or locally.

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First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Your City*

Your State

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Write your welcoming message here for military- and Veteran-connected families here!

What Best Describes You?*

Welcome Opportunity Ideas

Do you have ideas on how we can better support our military and Veteran families during Welcome Week? Please share them here.

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Receive a Welcome Card!

Whether you are new to the area or you have been here awhile, your local neighbors want to welcome you to the community with their favorite insider tips and suggestions. And, we want to send you location-specific discounts and opportunities when they become available. Sign up here to receive a welcome card, then enter for your chance to win an Xbox Series S Prize Package!

Be a Supporter!

Let us know about you and how you would like to get involved with Blue Star Welcome Week.

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First Name*

Last Name*

Business Name

Phone*

Email*

Location*

I'd like to be:*

I'd like to be:

A Sponsor

An In-Kind Sponsor

An Honorary Committee Member

A Public Supporter

A Sharer of Information

A Volunteer

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Other:*

Receive Emails

I want to receive emails from Blue Star Families!

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Enter to Win TODAY'S Welcome Gift

We know it’s hard to find a sense of belonging when you move into a new community! It takes time. We're excited to surprise our members with the opportunity to win some AH-mazing Welcome Gifts! To enter to win*, please fill out the form below. The daily giveaway is open starting at NOON EASTERN for 24 hours!

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