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HISTORY OF AMERICAN MOTHERS

The ideals of American Mothers, Inc.® began in the heart and mind of Anna Reeves Jarvis as she sought to heal the damage done to families caught in the conflict of the Civil War.  By organizing a day of love and friendship across battle lines, this simple observance grew into the national holiday known as Mother's Day for which American Mothers is the official sponsor.  American Mothers, Inc.® was officially organized in 1950 as a division of the Golden Rule Foundation and was incorporated under the laws of New York.  It became an independent, non-profit organization in 1954.  However, the first National Mother of the Year was presented by Honorary Chairman, Sarah Delano Roosevelt in 1935 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.  Every year since then, American Mothers has named a remarkable mother from nominees among the 50 states, District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for this important honor. Many outstanding individuals throughout America have served as officers, leaders, members and supporters of this organization such as Sarah Delano Roosevelt, J.C. Penny, Mamie Eisenhower, Phyllis Marriott and Hillary Rodham Clinton.  American Mothers is an inter-faith, non-political, non-profit organization that continues to recognize the invaluable contribution mothers make to the future success and happiness of children and society.  The national headquarters is located in the Washington D.C. area.


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State Board:
President: Kerma Kenley
Vice President: Brenda Noble
Vice President: Cheryl Wika
Vice President:Cari Giliam
Recording Secretary: Nancy Otte
Treasurer: Virginia Owen
Publicity Secretary: Laurel Pfanmiller-Azegami

2012 Mother of the Year - Gretchen Jones
2012 Young Mother of the Year - Cheryl Wika

2011 Mother of the Year - Lynda Light
2011 Young Mother of the Year - Alessandra Anderson


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