Thursday, August 14, 2025

Interveterans Sep

 Next Interveterans Council of Sangamon County Meeting Sep 24, 2025

Next Veterans Assistance Commission of Sangamon County meeting Sep 13.

Post Meeting dates for the members of the Interveterans Council of Sangamon County:


August 11 at 6PM. VFW 755 
August 11 at 7PM Amvets 94
August 12 at Noon Women's Overseas Service League
August 10. Catholic War Veterans Post 1916 ~ canceled
August 12. Northenders VFW Post 10302 meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.
August ? at 7PM. Navy Club Ship 32
August 4. American Legion 759 https://chathamlegion.com/events/ 

August 10 State Fair Military Day - Need Volunteers (table/parade)

Sep 9 Land of Lincoln Honor Flight 

Please add your meeting





SPRINGFIELD AMERICAN LEGION POST 32

                                FAMILY - OFFICERS

                 2025 – 2026 AMERICAN LEGION YEAR

 

                                                    American Legion Post #32

Commander                                                   David M. Cooper

Senior Vice Commander                                Brian Owens II

Junior Vice Commander                                Nicholas S. Jacob

Finance Officer                                               Michael E. Walton

Adjutant                                                         Gerald R. Bellatti

Chaplain                                                         Tim Kennedy

Sergeant At Arms                                           Ben Arnold

Service Officer                                                William “Bill” Mowder

 

Director – Chapter 32 Legion Riders             John Anderson

 

American Legion Memorial Home

President and Club Committee Chairman    Michael E. Walton

 

                American Legion Auxiliary Unit #32

President                                                        Suzie Q. Weiss

Vice President                                                Sue Leka

Sergeant At Arms                                           Sara Kay Ruebling

Chaplain                                                         Alba Jensen

Historian                                                         Alba Jensen

Secretary                                                        Ethellynn Neville      

Treasurer                                                        Ethellynn Neville

 

           Sons of The American Legion Squadron #32

Commander                                                   James Peters Jr.

Senior Vice Commander                                John Chernis

Junior Vice Commander                               

Adjutant                                                         Gerald R. Bellatti

Finance Officer                                               Michael E. Walton

                        Advisor                                                           Bruce O’Neil

 

August 1, 2025

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Rochester VFW and Troop/Pack 40 will be hosting a US Flag Retirement Ceremony at the United Methodist Church

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Ride to Remember 9-11 🇺🇸 will be held on Sunday, Sept 14th in Springfield, IL

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Veterans in the Hive: A Path To Thrive

Friday, September 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM​  Veterans virtual beekeeping webinar


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Monday, July 28, 2025

August Interveterans

Next Interveterans Council of Sangamon County Meeting Sep 24, 2025

Next Veterans Assistance Commission of Sangamon County meeting Sep 13.

Post Meeting dates for the members of the Interveterans Council of Sangamon County:


August 11 at 6PM. VFW 755 
August 11 at 7PM Amvets 94
August 12 at Noon Women's Overseas Service League
August 10. Catholic War Veterans Post 1916 ~ canceled
August 12. Northenders VFW Post 10302 meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.
August ? at 7PM. Navy Club Ship 32
August 4. American Legion 759 https://chathamlegion.com/events/ 

August 10 State Fair Military Day - Need Volunteers (table/parade)

Sep 9 Land of Lincoln Honor Flight 

Please add your meeting


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VAC Open House August 8th Friday 1-3pm

You're Invited!

We warmly welcome you to an open house at our new location. Join us to learn more about our services, celebrate our community, and discover how we can support our veterans and their families.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, August 8th, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Location: 300 S. 9th St., Springfield, IL 62701, 1st Floor

 

Come connect, build community networks, and help us provide the best resources for our county’s veterans. This event is open to the public.

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

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“Spirit of ‘45” Commemoration

Please see attached media advisory for Camp Butler National Cemetery Spirit of 45 Commemoration Ceremony on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 2pm – 5063 Camp Butler Road, Springfield, Illinois 82707.

 

The Department of Veterans Affairs Camp Butler National Cemetery in partnership with the Inter-Veterans Council of Sangamon County will host ‘The Spirit of ’45’ Commemoration Ceremony to honor World War II Veterans on the 80th anniversary of President Truman’s announcement of the unconditional surrender of Imperial Japan marking the end of World War II.

 

The ceremony will include remarks by Camp Butler National Cemetery, a wreath dedication, a moment of silence, and military honors provided by the Inter-Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County. 

 

The ceremony will take place at the Service Seal Wall located on the westside of the cemetery.

 

All members of the local community and our media partners are welcome to attend. This will be an outdoor event, please plan accordingly.

 

Please do not hesitate to contact Camp Butler National Cemetery at 217-492-4070 if you have any questions.

 

 

Christopher Webster

Assistant Director

Camp Butler National Cemetery Complex

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Office: 217-492-4070



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Please take a look at the July edition of Veterans Connections to learn about important benefits, events, and programs.

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Veterans Legal Clinic


https://www.veteranslegalservices.org/voa-referral


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VFW Post 11463 Fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse



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Aug 28 AMVETS Golf Fundraiser - 8am - The Oaks

On Newschannel 20 Marketplace segment July 28.

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Strive for 500
Women veterans, please register with Women in Military Service to America (WIMSA


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Sep 6 Poker Run



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Tuesday, June 24, 2025

July Interveterans

 

Next Interveterans Council Meeting Sep 24, 2025


June Interveterans Council meeting did not have a quorum 


 Post Meeting dates for the members of the Interveterans Council of Sangamon County:


July 22, August 26 American Legion Post 32 https://www.springfieldamericanlegion.com/monthly-meetings/
Jul 9 at 6PM. VFW 755 
Jul 9 at 7PM Amvets 94
Jul 8 at Noon Women's Overseas Service League
Jul 10. Catholic War Veterans Post 1916 ~ canceled
Jul 10, July 8 and August 12. Northenders VFW Post 10302 meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.
Jul 14 VFW post 755 meeting at 6pm
Jul 19 at 7PM. Navy Club Ship 32
Aug 4. American Legion 759 https://chathamlegion.com/events/ 
Aug 10 State Fair Military Day - Need Volunteers (table/parade)
Aug 11 State Fair Parking at American Legion 32 - 7am-9pm
Aug 13 VFW 755 meeting
Aug 28 AMVETS Golf Fundraiser - 8am - The Oaks

Please add your meeting

No Interveterans Council Meeting July and Aug per by Laws. VAC has a surplus of tickers for Active Duty, Veterans, and their families to attend the Military Appreciation Night July 2nd at 6:30pm. If you are interested and would like a bundle our Military/Veteran community, please let me know. You can pick them up or I can work to get them over to you. The VAC’s new location for in-person services will be on the first floor of 300 S. 9th Street, Springfield, Illinois 62701.




Listen to this NPR Broadcast titled 

From Civil War to today, Camp Butler’s enduring mission to honor veterans

Starting September 30, 2025, Veterans and caregivers will no longer be able to use DS Logon to access VA.gov, as part of VA’s broader secure sign-in updates. Login.gov or ID.me credentials are now required, offering enhanced security and protection for your personal information. VA is providing in-person support at facilities across the country to help Veterans through this transition. At the Lincoln VA Clinic in Nebraska, Army Veteran Rick Meyer recently got hands-on help from Air Force Veteran Michael Nickel, a Connected Health Technician, who walked him through the new sign-in process. Read about what’s changing, why it matters, and how VA staff are helping Veterans make the switch:  

https://news.va.gov/140004/veterans-helping-veterans-secure-signin-changes/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLdTvBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFyWFc5djI4NTdBbnhyaFd4AR7qN4mNNAAwvFWSZZxCEzYWSGsDXS4DTNY0aD3jguwhtIH2lxq95lU1hCkbLw_aem_YLom596OGw_iHxrZRrBZlg

The American Legion member Mr. Clinton Abner is starting a new Ride Share Company right here in good old Springfield.  It is called MUV Technology, and he is looking for our sister and brother Veterans and others to be part of his new organization.  See all the attached information and Clinton says to be sure and contact him with any questions.  217/720-5893 clintonabner.muvtechnology@gmail.com muvtechnology.com

 

Please feel free to share this information.





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Thursday, May 29, 2025

Interveterans June

 The next Interveterans Council meeting is June 25, 2025 at 6PM the Navy Club.

Post Meeting dates for the members of the Interveterans Council of Sangamon County:


June 2. American Legion 759:  
June 24, July 22, August 26 American Legion Post 32 https://www.springfieldamericanlegion.com/monthly-meetings/
June 9 at 6PM. VFW 755 
June 9 at 7PM Amvets 94
June 10 at Noon Women's Overseas Service League
June 12. Catholic War Veterans Post 1916:
June   11 - VAC Executive Meeting - 6pm - VAC Building
June 10, July 8 and August 12. Northenders VFW Post 10302 meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.
June 19 at 7PM. Navy Club Ship 32
June 20-22 - AMVETS Convention - PAL

Please add your meeting
No Interveterans Council Meeting July and Aug per by Laws.
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June 21st, Springfield Lincoln Library, 326 S. 7th Street,

3 – 4:20 p.m. Meet Author Benjamin Saunders,

ECHOES OF VALOR

Discover the Origins of Military Honors

Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Springfield Lucky Horseshoes

Military Appreciation Night.  FREE admission for Active Duty & Veterans

American Legion Family State Conventions

July 9 – 13, BOS Convention Center

Check www.illegion.org for more information

FREEDOM FEST, Friday, July 11, 6 – 11 p.m.

700 Block of East Adams. FREE ENTRY

Music by FOLSOM PRISON FIVE

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This evening's meeting guest was Bob Cox from Capitol City Builders.  They are a group of woodworking hobbyists.  They are willing to make urns for unaccompanied veterans at Camp Butler that arrive in cardboard boxes.  He is only asking for money for materials and not labor. 
He brought a prototype to the meeting showing how the cremains arrived in the past and the box that will replace it with dignity.  He mentions that the Springfield DAR has donated $200 toward the project already.  A box was used as part of the vacant chair ceremony at Memorial Day ceremony at Camp Butler. 
Materials for each run about $20 for wood, glue and screws.  
Donations can be sent to him at:

Capitol City Woodworkers Guild
PO Box 9562
Springfield, IL 62629





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Join us at the Illinois World War II Veterans Memorial in Oak Ridge Cemetery as we remember the events of June 6, 1944 and honor the heroic Illinoisans who served our country during World War II. The ceremony is free and open to the public.


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Father's Day Breakfast at VFW Post 755



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Ride for the Wreaths Aug 9, 2025 in Taylorville


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VFW RIDERS PRESENTS: bike night at Post 755 June 21
Rev up your engines and come out for an unforgettable evening dedicated to our veterans!

Enjoy delicious food, live music, and ice-cold beer, all while supporting a great cause. Every dollar raised goes directly to helping veterans in our local community.

If you missed the last one, now’s your chance to be part of something even bigger.

All bikes welcome. See you there!


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n celebration of our 108th Birthday, the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Army, and Flag Day, Scott Air Force Base is scheduled to host an Open House and STEM Expo on Jun. 14, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We invite the public out to the base to see their U.S. Armed Forces in action and to meet the servicemen and women who defend our nation. There will be a variety of aircraft and military equipment for viewing, as well performances by the U.S. Air Force Band of MidAmerica.  As details are finalized, they will be posted to our Web site at Open House.

 

Please feel free to add the attached flyer to your community’s/business’s/organization’s calendars and share it amongst your family, friends, coworkers, and colleagues.  We hope to see everyone at the Open House.

 

Respectfully

Christine Spargur

375th Air Mobility Wing

Office of Public Affairs - Community Engagement

618 256-3007 [DSN 576]


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Fish Fry at VFW 10302


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Bring your unserviceable flags to SCHEELS on June 14th from
10am-3pm and we'll exchange your retired flag for a free new American Made one.
We will also be hosting a flag retirement ceremony performed by the American Legion Post #32 Springfield Illinois members at SCHEELS to properly dispose of the unserviceable United States flags.


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Are you a Veteran struggling with rent? VA’s Shallow Subsidy program can help keep you in your home with longer-term rental support. Get help before it becomes a crisis.

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VFW 10302
 1.  We will be having Mouse Races here at Post 10302 on July 12 with doors opening at 6 pm and races from 7-10. A flyer is attached.
  2.  Our Annual Poker Run will be September 6. It will begin and end here at Post 10302. Once we have all the destinations and a flyer, we will forward it to you.
  3.  Post 10302 will have a cookout on July 4th. A sign up sheet is available in the Canteen for side dishes for those who wish to participate.





A symbol of gratitude, Capital Area Woodworkers Guild build urns for unclaimed veterans

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Vanessa Ferguson
Published June 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM CDT



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