{"id":1458,"date":"2014-08-19T11:38:35","date_gmt":"2014-08-19T15:38:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gettysburgflag.com\/blog\/?p=1458"},"modified":"2024-11-04T15:30:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T20:30:41","slug":"star-party-stars-troops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gettysburgflag.com\/blog\/star-party-stars-troops\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Star Party? | Stars For Our Troops"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our August star party at Gettysburg Flag Works was a hit! \u00a0We had a total of 7 volunteers working on several parts of the star process. There are several steps before it can be handed to a soldier or veteran. \u00a0Here’s a group photo (missing 3 people unfortunately).<\/p>\n

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When packages of flags arrive for Stars For Our Troops, they are stacked up and logged in so that we can send a thank-you and a couple of stars to the kind people who’ve sent us their old flags for this great cause. \u00a0Each box is opened and the flags inside are inspected to see if they are usable for the project. \u00a0Usable\u00a0American flags<\/a>\u00a0are\u00a0made in the USA<\/strong>\u00a0and have\u00a0embroidered stars<\/strong>\u00a0that are about the height of a business card. \u00a0Any taller and they won’t fit into the baggies that we use, and won’t be convenient for carrying in the soldiers wallet or pocket.<\/p>\n

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Flags can be shipped to:<\/p>\n

Attn: Stars for our Troops
\nGettysburg Flag Works
\n715 Columbia Turnpike
\nEast Greenbush, NY 12061<\/p>\n

Once all of the flags have been checked in, we cut the star field from the stripes. \u00a0It’s a process also used by the scouts during their\u00a0retirement ceremony. \u00a0Each star field is then washed to remove any dirt or allergens it’s collected during it’s flying life. \u00a0We do this for the health and comfort of not only the star-makers but also for the veterans and soldiers who will receive the stars. It also shines up the stars and gives them a new lease on life.<\/p>\n

When the star fields are clean and dry, it’s time to cut each star from the field. \u00a0This is a tedious process that our volunteers do at star parties – like this one – or at home. \u00a0It’s easiest on the hands when done in shorter times rather than all at once. \u00a0You can imagine how long it takes with 50 stars per field and at least 5 cuts per star!<\/p>\n

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Trimmed stars are saved up in bags and boxes for the next part of the process.<\/p>\n

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Many of our star-makers have become experts at pouching the stars with the little notes into their plastic baggies. \u00a0It starts by laying out the notes face-down and placing a star on each one. \u00a0You will see that most embroidered stars have one side that’s “prettier” than the other. \u00a0We like to face the pretty side out so that side faces up when it is in the pouch.<\/p>\n

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And then each one goes into a plastic pouch.<\/p>\n

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It’s a lot of work but when you’re done, each and every pouched star will touch a life.<\/p>\n

For some veteran’s, it’s a thank-you that has been much too long in arriving. \u00a0For a deployed soldier it’s a reminder of the friends, family and even strangers thinking of them back home. Many hold these stars with them at all times, in pockets, wallets or helmets. Other’s share it with a friend creating a cycle of gratitude and caring.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Stars For Our Troops. \u00a0We would love to see you at an upcoming\u00a0star party! Find out about\u00a0future\u00a0dates and more about the organization at\u00a0www.starsforourtroops.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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