Interveterans Council of Sangamon County: 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 26 American Legion Post 32 https://www.springfieldamericanlegion.com/monthly-meetings/

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. 9^th St., Springfield, IL 62701, 1^st 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