The next Interveterans Council meeting is June 25, 2025 at 6PM the Navy Club.Post Meeting dates for the members of the Interveterans Council of Sangamon County:
June 2. American Legion 759:
June 9 at 6PM. VFW 755
June 9 at 7PM Amvets 94
June 10 at Noon Women's Overseas Service League
June 12. Catholic War Veterans Post 1916:
June 11 - VAC Executive Meeting - 6pm - VAC Building
June 10, July 8 and August 12. Northenders VFW Post 10302 meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.
June 19 at 7PM. Navy Club Ship 32
June 20-22 - AMVETS Convention - PAL
Please add your meeting
No Interveterans Council Meeting July and Aug per by Laws.
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Please take a look at the June edition of Illinois Veterans' Connections to learn about relevant benefits, events, programs, and IDVA news:
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June 21st, Springfield Lincoln Library, 326 S. 7th Street,
3 – 4:20 p.m. Meet Author Benjamin Saunders,
ECHOES OF VALOR
Discover the Origins of Military Honors
Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Springfield Lucky Horseshoes
Military Appreciation Night. FREE admission for Active Duty & Veterans
American Legion Family State Conventions
July 9 – 13, BOS Convention Center
Check www.illegion.org for more information
FREEDOM FEST, Friday, July 11, 6 – 11 p.m.
700 Block of East Adams. FREE ENTRY
Music by FOLSOM PRISON FIVE
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This evening's meeting guest was Bob Cox from Capitol City Builders. They are a group of woodworking hobbyists. They are willing to make urns for unaccompanied veterans at Camp Butler that arrive in cardboard boxes. He is only asking for money for materials and not labor.
He brought a prototype to the meeting showing how the cremains arrived in the past and the box that will replace it with dignity. He mentions that the Springfield DAR has donated $200 toward the project already. A box was used as part of the vacant chair ceremony at Memorial Day ceremony at Camp Butler.
Materials for each run about $20 for wood, glue and screws.
Donations can be sent to him at:
Capitol City Woodworkers Guild
PO Box 9562
Springfield, IL 62629
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Join us at the Illinois World War II Veterans Memorial in Oak Ridge Cemetery as we remember the events of June 6, 1944 and honor the heroic Illinoisans who served our country during World War II. The ceremony is free and open to the public.
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Father's Day Breakfast at VFW Post 755
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Ride for the Wreaths Aug 9, 2025 in Taylorville
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VFW RIDERS PRESENTS: bike night at Post 755 June 21
Rev up your engines and come out for an unforgettable evening dedicated to our veterans!
Enjoy delicious food, live music, and ice-cold beer, all while supporting a great cause. Every dollar raised goes directly to helping veterans in our local community.
If you missed the last one, now’s your chance to be part of something even bigger.
All bikes welcome. See you there!
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n 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.
Please feel free to add the attached flyer to your community’s/business’s/organization’s calendars and share it amongst your family, friends, coworkers, and colleagues. We hope to see everyone at the Open House.
Respectfully
Christine Spargur
375th Air Mobility Wing
Office of Public Affairs - Community Engagement
618 256-3007 [DSN 576]
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Bring your unserviceable flags to SCHEELS on June 14th from
10am-3pm and we'll exchange your retired flag for a free new American Made one.
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Are you a Veteran struggling with rent? VA’s Shallow Subsidy program can help keep you in your home with longer-term rental support. Get help before it becomes a crisis.
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VFW 10302
1. We will be having Mouse Races here at Post 10302 on July 12 with doors opening at 6 pm and races from 7-10. A flyer is attached.
2. Our Annual Poker Run will be September 6. It will begin and end here at Post 10302. Once we have all the destinations and a flyer, we will forward it to you.
3. Post 10302 will have a cookout on July 4th. A sign up sheet is available in the Canteen for side dishes for those who wish to participate.
A symbol of gratitude, Capital Area Woodworkers Guild build urns for unclaimed veterans
Published June 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM CDT
