November Interveterans

 Next Interveterans Council Meeting 6PM on November 20, 2024 at the Navy Club

Mayor Buscher’s Annual Veteran’s ReceptionTHURSDAY, November 7, 5 – 7 p.m.

Colonel Otis B. Duncan American Legion Post 809

M.L. King Drive and Capitol Street

Dec 7 1:00 p.m. at the Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial Oak Ridge Cemetery Vietnam Christmas Remembrance

Next Veterans Assistance Commission Executive Board meeting Jan 8, 2025

Next Veterans Assistance Commission Meeting Jan 15, 2025

Gold Star Mission fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse. 

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attached flyer for the upcoming Secretary of State Veteran’s Day Resource Fair. The event is on Friday November 15, 2024, at the Salvation Army. The event will go from 10:00am - 2:00pm.

 

The Secretary of State will have our Mobile DMV, Organ/Tissue, Library, Business services and Vehicle Team.

 

Please share the information with your colleagues and the community.

 

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All are welcome to attend and support this great event this Thursday! It’s a few days away but plenty of time to get a team together.

see flyer attached

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Mayor Buscher’s Annual Veteran’s Reception

THURSDAY, November 7, 5 – 7 p.m.

Colonel Otis B. Duncan American Legion Post 809

M.L. King Drive and Capitol Street

VETERAN’S, Those Serving & Families are welcome to attend

FOOD & REFRESHMENTS

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Veterans Day parade

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Illinois veterans deserve our utmost honor, respect, and remembrance. They dedicated their lives to protect our country, freedom, and others around the world. While we can never do enough for these brave men and women, small tokens of appreciation can go a long way in honoring them and showing younger generations the impact our veterans have on the fabric of our country and our lives. 

 

To show our appreciation for our veterans and their sacrifices, the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus is showcasing their legacy of service. This year, we are encouraging everyone across the state to submit a photograph and written story of any veteran, which will be displayed on the Veterans Day “Wall of Honor” in the South Hall of the Capitol from November 11 to November 25. With Veterans Day on November 11, it’s a perfect opportunity to tell the amazing stories of our heroes to those who visit our State Capitol.

 

Please help us publicize this effort and encourage people to submit a veteran’s name, his/her story, and photograph. In addition, we would greatly appreciate you distributing to your membership and the veterans you serve.

 

Here are the details:

Please email a photo and written story (max: 250 words) along with the following information: name, military branch (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, National Guard, Navy) and conflict served (Afghanistan, Iraq, September 11, Gulf War, Vietnam, Korea, WWII, WWI, Peacetime, other). Military photos are preferred but not necessary.

 

Please email submissions to veteransday@sgop.ilga.gov by November 6. Submissions can also be mailed to Veterans Day Wall, 110D Statehouse, Springfield, IL 62706. For questions, please call (217) 782-1154.

 

This will be a touching tribute to our veterans and their families.

 

Thank you for your help!

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Jingle Jive

Sat, Dec 28

6:30 PM - 10:00 PM CDT

Lincoln Park District

1400 Primm Road, Lincoln, IL 62656

Join us as we end 2024 on a high note for a good cause. 

On Saturday, December 28th Ring in the new year with Chicago own swing band Rosie and the Rivets.

In lieu of purchase entry we are accepting in kind donations that will go towards the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight. 

https://www.youngdanceinc.com/product/jingle-bell-jive-for-land-of-lincoln-honor-flight/284

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Amvets Post 94, is hosting a free Thanksgiving Dinner at VFW 10302 from 1pm until the food is gone.  If you want to attend or be a part of this dinner, please bring a covered dish.  Amvets will bring the meat (turkey and ham).  Look forward to anyone that attends, but let those that may need a hot dinner to come.