Interveterans Council of Sangamon County: December 2025

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

Jan 27 American Legion Post 32 4th Tues at 6:30. https://www.springfieldamericanlegion.com/monthly-meetings/

Navy Club Ship 32 ?

Jan 5: American Legion 759 https://chathamlegion.com/events/ 759 is now meeting at Chatham Auburn VFW Post 4763 since we sold our building

Jan 12 Amvets 94 at 7PM

Jan 12 VFW 755 at 6PM.

Jan 13 at Noon Women's Overseas Service League

Jan 8 Catholic War Veterans Post 1916 7pm https://post19165.wixsite.com/cwv-1916

Jan 13: Northenders VFW Post 10302 meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.

Jan 28 Interveterans Council of Sangamon County Meeting 6PM

Jan 21 Veterans Assistance Commission of Sangamon County meeting. Executive meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Quarterly is the 3rd Wednesday of that month. Jan, April, July, October.

Jan 17 Wreath Clean up day

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The Fallen Outdoors Team Illinois 2nd Annual Banquet

Saturday, March 21, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Fallen Outdoors is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to help Veterans and Service Members combat PTSD triggers and reduce suicides through outdoor therapeutic adventures.

This year's banquet will set the stage for the 2026 outdoor season of hunting. fishing and outdoor-related hobbies: Raising funds for upcoming events such as Operation Rally Point, Veterans 12-day Deer Camp, Touch of Nature Archery hunt, Veteran and Spouse Retreats, and outdoor gear to help Veterans enjoy their newfound hobbies. Get tickets at the link below before March 17th

https://www.tickettomato.com/event/9778/the-fallen-outdoors-team-illinois-2nd-annual-banquet?fbclid=IwY2xjawOz9ydzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe2J8Ef8b6rrJsEVJZH1MEwZk_xqnk7U_IL8BJKjH9LaXo1dQjPZUy9VWFEU0&brid=Fmr0_GsqBm6vz-3bsnAkbw

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Dear 25 Illinois Women Veteran Leaders of 2025,

As we prepare for the upcoming 25 Illinois Women Veteran Leaders of 2026 recognition, we would like to invite you to play a meaningful role in this next chapter of honoring women veterans across Illinois.

As a member of the 2025 cohort, your leadership, service, and insight are invaluable. We encourage you to consider nominating a woman veteran whose impact, dedication, and service deserve recognition. Your nomination helps ensure that this program continues to highlight the outstanding contributions of women veterans throughout our communities.

The nomination process is now open, and we welcome submissions from leaders like you who understand the significance of this recognition. Additional details, including eligibility criteria and submission deadlines, are attached.

Thank you for your continued support of this program and for helping us uplift the next group of Illinois Women Veteran Leaders.

Warm regards,

Margo E. Watson

Senior Program Manager/Women Veterans Coordinator

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs

margo.watson@illinois.gov

Office: 312-814-7258

Mobile: 447-448-0225