May Interveterans

Next meeting of the interveterans council is May 28th at 1800. April 30 meeting was moved to the 23rd for a birthday party. 

Meetings from members:

May 5, 2025 6:30PM ~ Chatham American Legion Post 759

May 12, 2025 6PM ~ VFW 755

May 12, 2025 ~ Amvets Post 94

May 13, 2025 Noon ~ Women's Overseas Service League 

May 15, 2025 7PM ~ Catholic War Veterans Post 1916

? Springfield American Legion Post 32 

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Mother's Day Breakfast at VFW 755

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Mission BBQ Armed forces week specials May 12-16.

Armed Forces Day Fundraiser at Pier 55 Lounge!

Join the amazing folks at Pier 55 Lounge as we come together to celebrate Armed Forces Day and raise funds for Military Families Together, a local registered 501(c)(3) supporting veterans and military families in need.

Saturday, May 17

Noon – Close

Pier 55 Lounge

Music by Brian Shartzer

Food Truck by Gyro Stop

Prize Drawings start at 5:30 and continue all evening!

$5 Suggested Donation at the door – or stop by Pier 55 Lounge to pre-buy your tickets!

T-shirts will be for sale VERY SOON!

Let’s pack the house, show our support, and make a difference for those who’ve served and their families.

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Camp Butler National Cemetery service is on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 2pm.

Spaulding Veterans Memorial May 26, 2025 NO TIME AVAILABLE

Chatham American Legion ceremony on the square at 10AM

May 25th! Free Fish Fry at the VFW !

Spaulding Ceremony May 24. https://www.facebook.com/share/1AYRrkS9XG/

Job Posting: Veteran Service Officer for the VAC of Sangamon County

 

Resume Deadline: June 13, 2025 by 4:30p.m.

will be moving into their new place May 22-23.  County will be providing movers from the old to the new.  Ashti has been working really hard to focus on a smooth transition.  The attached in the news release for the public to see.

April Interveterans

 Next Interveterans Council of Sangamon County meeting is May 28th at 6PM at the Navy Club.\Veterans Assistance Commission of Sangamon County.  Next meeting of the interveterans council is May 28th at 1800. April 30 meeting was moved to the 23rd for a birthday party. 

Next Veterans Assistance Commission of Sangamon County Meeting for all delegates on April 16, 2025 at 7PM at American Legion post‬‭ 277 at 412 W Adams Auburn.

Quincy Advisory Council meeting Apr 5 at 10AM

Your post meeting here:

*Catholic War Veterans post 1916 meets at St Joseph Church on April 10 at 7PM

*Women's Overseas Service League meets second Tuesdays at noon at Casey's pub on Meadowbrook Road.

* Chatham American Legion 759 meets May 5 at 6:30

* Amvets Post 94 meets April 14

* VFW Post 755 meets April 14

****Rescheduled due to weather for April 9***

Glo Bingo to benefit the Veterans Day Lunch at the Illinois State Fair.  Please print and share with your posts and friends as well on your social media!

 

We have 300 seats to fill!!!!!!!!  Let’s make it happen!!

 

 

In 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.

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Mr. Paul A. Golladay, an Active Member of the U.S. Army and a member of Springfield Post #32, The American Legion has a group of dedicated people who are helping restore gravestones and graves of U.S. Military Veterans from ALL WARS.  They have a Work-Day scheduled for Saturday, April 19, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. at Oak Ridge Cemetery.  Sgt Golladay and his group will be just down from Lincoln’s Tomb near the GAR Mound, at The American Legion Post 32 plots at Oak Ridge.  They need a lot of volunteer help.  If you can assist, please contact Sgt Golladay at ssgolladay@gmail.com or just show up at 9 a.m., April 19^th.

 

What a worthwhile project this is honoring our sister and brother Veterans from all wars.  I hope you can attend.

 

Thank you,

David Cooper, Commander

Springfield Post #32, The American Legion

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

              UNIT #32

             PRESENTS

TACO’S for VET’S

Sunday, April 6

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 Served at American Legion Post 32 

1120 Sangamon Avenue, Springfield   

Call ahead for drive thru service!

217/523-3415  Eat In or Drive Thru

3 Taco’s or a Sancho or a Taco Salad $8.00.

Suzie’s Taco Soup $5.00

Chips & Salsa $4.00.

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Public Always Welcome and

All Proceeds Benefit our 

Veterans

Our education department is offering their Future Presidents of America program again this summer.  If you know a young person (ages 13-16) that would be interested in this weeklong experience, June 9-13, please pass along the attached flyer.  The application deadline is April 30.

March Interveterans

March meeting cancelled

Interveterans Council Meeting of Sangamon County will be held on March 26, 2025 at 3100 Stanton St.

Veterans Assistance Commission of Sangamon County Next executive board meeting will be March 12th at the VAC building.  These meeting are open to the public.   Next Commission Meeting for all delegates on April 16, 2025 at 7PM at American Legion post‬‭ 277 at 412 W Adams Auburn.  

March 28, 2025, final in a series of Vietnam Commemoration at Camp Butler .

https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/about/national_vietnam_war_veterans_day/ 

March 1 Dart Tournament to Support Children & Youth

Please spread the word, we are having a resource fair March 28, 2025, 10am-3pm, at the local salvation army.

We will have the Secretary of State (Real ID's) and our military organizations.

This is being sponsored by AmVets Post 94 and Secretary of State.

Mar 2: Auburn American Legion Pancake Breakfast

American Legion post 809 Fish fry

Vietnam Veterans Dinner

We're bringing back the Salute to Service for 2025 presented by Fred Weber, 217 Mortgage To nominate a veteran to be honored at a 'Shoes game, please email Fun@shoesbaseball.com with name, hometown, branch, rank and short description of service.
Go 'Shoes!

February Interveterans

Next Interveterans Council meeting is at 6PM Feb 26, 2025  at the Navy/Marine Club

Next Sangamon County Veterans Assistance Commission EXECUTIVE meeting Feb 12, 2025

Next Sangamon County Veterans Assistance Commission board meeting April 16, 2025

Desert Storm Remembrance Ceremony Feb 28 at 11:30 at the Illinois State Military Museum 

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The Department of Veterans Affairs' website built to honor veterans who have served the country since the Revolutionary War will now allow former service members to tell their own stories before they die. https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2025-news-articles/recommended-reads/veterans-can-now-tell-their-own-stories-on-the-vas-veterans-memorial-website/?fbclid=IwY2xjawISDhRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHdsk5XG9oiMESnPR9NQ7XRDhAJ2NPFSzU8PY6NuUTkt4zGtqd5QVK-eN9A_aem_R6kvssJq0HqgTNlG97SpDg

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Feb 26.  Experience the power of seldom-seen personal belongings from the Tenth Street archeological dig and explore the lives
of Black Springfield residents around the turn of the twentieth century. The second in a series of two engaging programs will tell stories of courageous Black citizens who
distinguished themselves through military service to their country.
This program is free and open to everyone; no reservations required

Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center

January Interveterans

 Next Interveterans Council meeting is at 6PM January 29, 2025  at the Navy/Marine Club

Next Sangamon County Veterans Assistance Commission EXECUTIVE meeting January 8, 2025

Next Sangamon County Veterans Assistance Commission board meeting January 15, 2025

Roll call at the InterVeterans Council this month

Public VAC Meeting. to be held on April 16, 2025 at 7pm at American Legion post 277 at 412 W Adams Auburn.  Reserved dates for meetings July 16, 2025 and October 15, 2025.

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Valentines for veterans -Representative Mike Coffey

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I wanted to share a job posting for Springfield Clinic. They are looking for a Patient Service Representative to help with VA benefit referrals. No Veteran status or experience needed.

 

https://eify.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1004/job/6935/share/300002687656924?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=Internal%20Job%20Share

 

Please feel free to share!

 

Very Respectfully,

 

David Rieger Jr.

Assistant Superintendent

Accredited Veteran Service Officer (VSO)

US Army / Intelligence / Operation Iraq Freedom

VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

OF SANGAMON COUNTY

901 S. 11TH ST., SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703

P: 217-753-6680 | F: 217-920-0920 

Email: david.rieger@sangamonil.gov Office: veterans@sangamonil.gov

Social: https://www.facebook.com/vacsangamon.org

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Wreath pick up day at Camp Butler Jan 18, 2025

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The post membership will be having fish fry on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month through mid April. Most dinners $10-$12.

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Operation Overlord ~ Trip to Normandy Battlefield / Paris, France September 2025

Springfield Walks & Tours is raising a group of interested people for a 3 day guided tour of the Normandy Battlefield plus 3 days in Paris, France!

  September 2025 dates to be determined yet. 
  7 Nights / 8 Days / Includes Most Expenses

         40 people minimum / 50 maximum

https://springfieldwalkstours.com/operation-overlord-tour-normandy-and-paris-france/

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Land of Lincoln Honor Flight Dates to mark your calendar

April 15th

June 3rd

September 9th

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U.S. Passport or REAL ID Requirement

The federal government has established a deadline of May 7th, 2025 at which point all Illinois residents will be required to use a valid U.S. Passport or REAL ID in order to fly domestically.

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