Interveterans Jan 2023

 

Next Interveterans Council Meeting January 25, 2023 at 7pm

Next Sangamon County Veterans Assistance Commission Meeting. Jan 18, 2023 at 7PM

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You can sponsor a wreath at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ILCBNS. or any of the other sponsorship groups.

There is a list of groups supporting Camp Butler's Wreaths
https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/social/ILCBNS-CampButlerNationalCemetery?Sid=16037|0|0|5

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Save the date Saturday May 6th 2023 Oak Ridge Cemetery Springfield Illinois. ( Opening ceremony starts at noon best to be there by 11:00 first guard will be posted in the 24-hour vigil promptly at noon)

This will be the 35th anniversary of the " Vietnam Veterans Annual Vigil."

This year we're attempting to do something that's never been done before, that is to surround all the memorials with people.

This will take place moments before the Chaplain closes with his prayer.

The research that was done has calculated the number of people to actually get this done would take around 586 people. That number is a big stretch possibly could do it with less but we will need to help of everyone to achieve this.

Looking for groups that can help us could be girl scout groups boy scout groups dance groups theater groups, US postal workers UPS workers . National guard.. VFW members.. American Legion members.. Motorcycle groups.. individuals welcome bring your family...does not have to be with a group just come we would love to have you!

If you have groups interested please email me at "charlenemathes8@gmail.com"

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January's issue of the Illinois AMVETS newspaper is now online. Check it out before copies hit your mailbox. https://www.ilamvets.org/newspapers

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Just days until the deadline for the Gold Star Mission scholarship applications! Holiday break is a great time to get one filled out and submitted for anyone currently seeking higher education. Go to the Gold Star Mission website to start the application online —> https://goldstarmission.org/Scholarship.php

Any questions? Message me!

Always Remember ~ Never Forget!

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Veterans and Guitars

Jan 11 and 25


at Chatham American Legion

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There is an opening at Camp Butler National Cemetery for a Caretaker.  I’ve posted the link below to USAJobs.  We would like to fill it with a Veteran if possible.  Please disseminate to your local VSO organizations.  Pay is $19.21 - $22.38 per hour, listing closes on 01/17/2023.

USAJOBS - Job Announcement

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Illinois Veterans of Desert Wars

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Veterans Virtual Round Table has moved to Thursdays each week at 1900 hours (7PM) Central Time.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87123544439

Our Round Table is a place you can go, where we support each other and talk about issues that apply to Veterans.

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 Land of Lincoln 2023 Flights

• April 4th
  May 16th
  June 20th
  August 22nd
  September 19th
  October 24th
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VA to pay for all emergency mental health care starting next week

By Leo Shane III

 Friday, Jan 13

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2023/01/13/va-to-pay-for-all-emergency-mental-health-care-starting-next-week/

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Trivia Night Sponsored by AMVETS Post 94

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Interveterans December

 

Get your American Heroes Cups at MISSION BBQ, benefitting Wreaths Across America!

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 

Pearl Harbor Day ceremony Dec 7th at Elks Lodge

https://elks158.org/

https://www.illinois.gov/news/press-release.25761.html

This holiday season, join Operation Rising Spirit to lift the spirits of veterans in our five residential homes by by sending notes of gratitude.

• IDVA 2022 Operation Rising Spirit Launch

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2022 AT 1 PM

Christmas Remembrance set at Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorialhttps://www.facebook.com/events/709338770151247

FAMILIES THAT ARE IN NEED ON CHRISTMAS.

PROVIDE US THE VETERANS INFORMATION

SO THAT WE CAN HELP

PROVIDE THEM A CHRISTMAS MEAL.

CONTACT:

Jay Sanders          217/871-7514

Cynthia Robbins   217/638-9197

                      Post 32                 217/523-3415

JINGLE BELL FEAST

HELP US FEED VETERANS &amp;

THEIR FAMILIES THAT ARE IN

NEED ON CHRISTMAS.

PROVIDE US THE VETERANS

INFORMATION SO THAT WE CAN HELP

PROVIDE THEM A CHRISTMAS MEAL.

CONTACT:

Jay Sanders 217/871-7514

Cynthia Robbins 217/638-9197

Post 32 217/523-3415

spfldpost32@outlook.com

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Announces Partnership with the National Veterans Legal Services Program

Chicago, IL - Today, the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) announced a new partnership with the National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) to offer incomparable free access to legal representation for Illinois veterans and their families in appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC).\

Interveterans November

 

Next Interveterans Council meeting November November 23, 2022

Next VAC meeting January 18, 2023

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November 26. from 9am to noon.  If you want to support a local fundraising group- come out to Christmas on the Farm! Photos are by donation and all of it is used to buy wreaths!  

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Entries for the Veterans Day parade can be accepted at tonight's Interveterans Council meeting or up to 5 days prior to the event.  The parade will be short due to construction.  Although the parade is about veterans and some posts do sponsor a scout pack, those scouts may walk with their supporting organization but not as a group on their own.    Any veteran related group can sign up.

 Re-emphasising this email that either ONLY allows scouts in the parade if scout troops are directly sponsored/supported by a veterans organization like the American Legion for example. Participating scouts must be veteran related.  Scouts may walk as part of that Legion post supporting the veterans organization that sponsors them by meeting locations. at a post or financially.  Permission is with their sponsoring post commander's permission to march with the post. All others may proudly line the parade route and honor the veterans in the parade.  We want scouts to honor and appreciate the sacrifices of our veterans.  It is a learning experience for our youth.

 

Civil Air patrol, though not veterans themselves necessarily, is veteran related by its nature.

 

Hope this clears things up.

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Join us on Veterans Day for a special salute to Veterans!

Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, both Active duty and Veterans, receive free museum admission on Friday, November 11, 2022 with proof of military service.

All other guests wanting to view the Museum exhibits will need to purchase regular Museum admission; they can do so at the ticket counter upon arrival or in advance online. Do not reserve a ticket online for Armed Forces members, their proof of service will act as their ticket for the day.

All of our guests on Veterans Day will enjoy a free performance by the "Airlifters Brass Ensemble" from the Mid-America Air Force Band at Scott AFB. The Airlifters will perform in the ALPLM plaza from 1pm-2pm.

We'll also pay tribute to our fallen veterans with a special memorial flame on display just outside the main entrance to the museum.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1111598489717102

 

 

 

 Illinois Vietnam Veterans Vigil Webpage

http://illinoisvvmav.org/ 

The National Park Service just announced a new, Free , America the Beautiful lifetime pass for veterans. All veterans regardless of age.
Please pass along.
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/veterans-and-gold-star-families-free-access.htm

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Honoring. Veterans

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 AT 11 AM – 4 PM

Veteran's Day Soup Dinner

Spring Street Veterans RenaissanceOrder a soup, help a veteran!
docs.google.com/document/d/1X5XXe8wm3jaiySfO6H99iOuiY2sA8NFONDofcMhK1Mk/edit
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American Legion Patriots Baseball Team Ten Gun Raffle

November 20, 5 p.m.  American Legion Post 32

1120 Sangamon Avenue, Springfield

Tickets on sale at Post 32 on Thursday, November 10^th

Interveterans Oct

 NEXT INTERVETERANS COUNCIL MEETING OCT 26, 2022

NEXT VAC MEETING OCT 19 AT 7PM

We're excited to announce that the Marine Corps Band will perform at Glenwood High School on Friday, October 14, at 6:30 p.m.! This concert is free and open to the public.

 

OCTOBERFEST Saturday, October 15, 2022, 3-10 p.m. FREE ENTRY American Legion 1120 Sangamon Ave -Springfield HEIDELBERG GERMAN BAND from QUINCY LIVE 6 – 10 p.m. Paulaner German Beer in Glass Mugs Food, Fun, Large Tent so it is Rain or Shine Go to www.springfieldamericanlegion.com for more information

The VFW Post 755 will host its 1st Annual Barbeque & Beer Festival on Saturday, October 15th, 2022 from 11:00 am to 10:00pm. This is a family friendly event open to the public that will feature barbeque from three vendors, live music from three different bands, bounce house for kids, face paintings, 50/50 raffle and giveaways throughout the night and so much more! This event is a fundraiser to benefit our veterans. It will allow the VFW to assit with emergencies, medical equipment, medical assistance and more. This event is free to all veterans, there is a $5.00 entrance fee for all non-vetrans and kids 5 and under are free to attend. Please join us! Hope to see you there.  

 Just a heads up. To those Marines and families that were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune please consult a Veteran Service Officer to file a claim. The attorneys that are advertising on every media channel will get 40% of any claim that you are awarded. A VSO will get the same claim for nothing. If you need legal afterwards then okay. But consult a VSO first.

 

Calling All Veterans and Resource Providers! Join IJF in partnership with The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, Road Home Program at Rush, and Wounded Warrior Project in connecting and collaborating with industry leaders and veteran service providers at our Regional Summit and Resource Fair on Thursday, November 3 from 8am-4:30pm. The morning will be an opportunity for service providers to connect with each other via a networking breakfast and round table discussions.

In the afternoon, we welcome the SMVF community to attend the Resource Fair. Lunch catered by Mission BBQ is offered to registered attendees and to the first 75 Veterans attending the resource fair. SMVF will have the opportunity to directly connect with resources and attend 2 breakout information sessions.

Learn more & RSVP 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-ijf-springfield-regional-summit-veteran-resource-fair-tickets-411735711597 

 

 

• Veteran Supporter, Mr. Claudio Pecori, with Cigars for Aficionados, 727 N Grand Ave E, Springfield, IL 62702 cigarsforaficionados.com needs the names and addresses of our serving Troops around the country and in other parts of the world.  Once the names and addresses are received, Mr. Pecori and Cigars for Aficionados will send the Troops Free Cigars and will also handle all of the shipping and handling.  You can email the names and addresses to:     webmaster@cigarsforaficionados.com
• Please pass this on to your members, families and friends.
• Thanks to our friend Claudio and Cigars for Aficionados.

 

 

 Entry form for the Springfield, IL Veterans Day Parade.

 

September Interveterans

 Next Interveterans Council meeting is Sep 28, 2022 at 7PM.

Next VAC meeting is Oct 19 at 7PM at the VAC building.

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First responders and medical personnel get free admission to the ALPLM on Sept. 11!

Get the details at

https://presidentlincoln.illinois.gov/Event/14838/Abe-Appreciation-First-Responders/event-details/

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Amvets Post 94 Trivia Night SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 AT 5 PM – 8 PM

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Virtual Veteran Suicide Prevention Symposium: Reach Out, You Are Not Alone
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=444926187660414&set=a.231249079028127

Event Details: This symposium will educate, inform, and empower Veterans, Service members, family members, caregivers, and survivors; as well as Veteran advocates, non-profit and community organizations about VA programs that can serve as protective factors for suicide such as access to care, benefits, services, financial literacy and Veterans Crisis Line resources. All of these remain VA’s way of letting Veterans know that they are not alone; VA is here to help.

Date: September 8, 2022

Time: 1:00-2:30pm (EDT)

Link: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/.../ef879324a61f41ccade...

Phone: 1-404-397-1596, Access Code: 276-177-23283

Audience: Veterans Nationwide, Service Members, Family Members, Caregivers, Survivors, VA Staff, Outreach Coordinators, National Association of County Veteran Service Officers (NACVSO), National Association State Department of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA) and Veteran Service Organizations (VSO). 

 

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We are excited to announce that the Staab Family's Annual Ride in Honor is set for Sunday, October 9.

This year, we are raising money for the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight.

Meet at Staab Funeral Home, 1109 South Fifth Street, at noon and we'll take off at 1 pm.

Stops will include Spaulding Veterans Memorial, Camp Butler National Cemetery, War Memorials at Oak Ridge Cemetery, and New Berlin Area Veterans Memorial.

We'll wrap it all up with food and drink at VFW Lafore Lock Post 755.

Thank you for your continued support. We hope to see you there!

 
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September 25, 2022 at 2:00pm: Paint n Sip at VFW Lock Post 755. All proceeds from this Paint n Sip will go to the VFW to help veterans. Cost is only $25.00! All materials are provided and 2 speciality drinks are included in your ticket! We all know a veteran either in our family, a friend or acquaintance. Help us help them. If you can't make it please donate and I will paint for you! To register please contact me or the VFW Post 755. Also, I have added a picture of what you'll be making.  Also, please share and spread the word of this event. Thank you! Hope to hear from you all!

 

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Two fundraisers for Wreaths Across America.   September 24th at Wankels in Petersburg and Golf Outing Oct 25th.  See flyer for details.

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Inter Veterans Council of Sangamon County
FUNDRAISER
SPONSORED BY P.J. STAAB & THE STAAB FAMILY
Saturday, October 1, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
American Legion Post 32
1120 Sangamon Avenue, Springfield
CHILLI & HOT DOGS
WILL BE SERVED FOR  DONATIONS.
All proceeds remain in Sangamon County to assist local Veterans!
EVERYONE WELCOME TO ATTEND

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Angler's Tribute to Veterans is an event to help get Veterans back on the water. We raise funds and through a nomination process give Veterans a day on Lake Shelbyville and then provide meals and gifts along the way.

travishughes217@gmail.com

Link to their facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/Anglers-Tribute-to-Veterans-100500389132823

 

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Join FSR/SARA Center as we raise awareness of homelessness of our military veterans in our community AND raise funds for the FSR/SARA Center programs, including those dedicated to serving veterans.
Boxes will be provided on site. Campout in a simple box, or bring supplies to decorate yours for the contest!
Raise the “rent” and get your camp site for the event by collecting pledges or donating to Fifth Street Renaissance. We are asking everyone to have a goal of raising $100, but all contributions will be accepted. Donations can also be made online or by mailing to Fifth Street Renaissance.
Family friendly activities and food will be available, as well as a coloring and poster contest for youth (check the website for details).

Please visit out website (https://www.fsr-sara.org/.../fifth-annual-campout-4...) for more information, to make a donation online, and to download your campout registration form!

 We received the attached letter from our sister Springfield Legion Post, Otis B. Duncan Post 809,  regarding their 2^nd Annual Hot Dogs, Pencils and Pens Giveaway, October 8, 2022, at Colonel Otis B. Duncan Park, 934 W. Mason.  As you can see your donation is tax deductible.  If you need further information please contact Post 809 Senior Vice Commander and our good friend Mr. Michael Johnson, 217/816-7207.