Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Interveterans Nov 2019


Interveterans November 2019

Interveterans Council meeting

November 20, 2019 at 7pm at the Navy Club



Springfield Veterans Day parade canceled

But other activities are Illinois State Military Museum: On Saturday: Camp Butler at 9AM Monday; Lincoln Land Community College’s 24th annual Veterans Day Ceremony at noon; J.R. Martinez at 9am; Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum: On Monday, November 11, all veterans are free.


Illinois Symphony Orchestra's Heroes & Villains concert 25% OFF tickets to Veteran's on Veteran's Day!
https://www.ilsymphony.org/

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff as a sign of respect for:
Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day
Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency’s personnel from:
Sunrise to Sunset on Friday, November 1, 2019


 Interveterans Council will hold a chili cook off at the Navy Club on Nov 16th.  Free will donations.

Mayor's Veteran's Reception 


 

Veterans Day

Veterans Day Free Meals 2019

A List of Veterans Day Free Meals and Other Veterans Day Freebies for 2019

By Stacy Fisher

https://www.thespruce.com/veterans-day-free-meals-1357348?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shareurlbuttons&fbclid=IwAR3t9vJCA9zKKMnQAkvrZEU8tXkhUXs-8KrQzzAoONC-vvaa-kvk7WwHDSg

Chili and hot dog fund raiser to benefit the Interveterans Council of Sangamon County.



VA to hold off on sharing medical records after veterans' lawsuit says it violated privacy


https://connectingvets.radio.com/articles/lawsuit-va-violated-veteran-privacy-sharing-records?fbclid=IwAR1iG5HlDd0rg5iY4k2efiumSBkAa2Ftv1yc9udUqPP9iuMTHF2uDEBeicU

  VFW 10302 is sponsoring a raffle for this quilt. All proceeds will be
used for our Annual Illinois Vietnam Veteran 24-hour Vigil. All will be able
to view this quilt at our next Vigil meeting next Saturday. Raffle Changes
are $5 each or $10 for 3. I will try to have raffle tickets ready by then
but this may be tough to get done by then.


 Veterans Remember--Memories of Illinois Veterans
   
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
   
Lincoln Library, The Public Library of Springfield, IL
326 S 7th St, Springfield, Illinois 62701


https://www.facebook.com/events/2255523634738229/?notif_t=event_calendar_create&notif_id=1572229510550058

Hershel "Woody" Williams, Medal of Honor  Recipient Dec 3, 2019


Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day


https://www.facebook.com/events/2500232303389751/



Veterans can now access information through Health Records on iPhone




Vietnam Christmas Remembrance

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Oak Ridge Cemetery is the site of a special Christmas Remembrance program and ceremony.

The annual Christmas Remembrance takes place Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. The names of troops listed as prisoner of war or missing in action will be read. Family and friends will hang heart-shaped ornaments bearing the name of lost loved ones on a nearby tree. The general public can participate by bringing a weather-proof ornament to hang.
1PM at the memorial
https://www.facebook.com/events/771368439970766/

Navy Club Clothing Drive

Navy Club Clothing drive for veterans: Collection boxes at Navy Club at village hall at Williamsville, Riverton, and Spaulding Nov 4- Dec 7. underwear is needed!  See attached photos.




AL 32 fundraiser for VAC
HOLIDAY BRUNCH
FUNDRAISER for
Sangamon County Veteran Assistance Comm. PURCHASE OF LIFT
FOR VAN TO
TRANSPORT VETERANS
Sunday, Dec 15, 2019 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
American Legion Post 32 1120 Sangamon Avenue
GOOD FOOD, OMELET BAR, MIMOSA’S, BLOODY MARY’S & MORE
ADULTS $10.00, KIDS 10 & UNDER $5.00 tax included
EVERYONE INVITED TO ATTEND

 Texas Roadhouse fundraiser on Sunday for Honor Flight.  Must mention this when ordering.  See attached flyer.

Next Interveterans Council meeting is Jan 29.  Elections will be held.  There were NO NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT OR CHAPLAIN.

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Monday, September 23, 2019

Interveterans Oct 2019

Interveterans Council meeting

October 30, 2019 at 7pm at the Navy Club

Nominations for officers at the next meeting

Coziahr Harley Davidson is sponsoring a fundraiser for Honor Flight October 5th in Decatur.
See details below.....

Veterans' History Project October 17, 2019

Oct 10 all day at Butler Funeral Home for Honor Flight


~Veterans Day ~ 

Disabled Veteran J.R. Martinez of Dancing with Stars fame will be the guest speaker at the University of Illinois at Springfield, Student Union Ballroom, 6 p.m., on November 11th.  Everyone is invited to attend.  He spoke at our American Legion National Convention several years ago and he had everyone on the edge of their seats. 

Please help spread the word.

Springfield Post #32, The American Legion, 1120 Sangamon Avenue, Springfield will have FREE Ham & Beans on Veteran’s Day, Monday, November 11, 2019.  We will serve from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. or when it is gone, whichever comes first.  

US military's Tricare could soon cover chiropractic and acupuncture


https://americanmilitarynews.com/2019/09/us-militarys-tricare-could-soon-cover-chiropractic-and-acupuncture/?utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=amn&utm_campaign=alt&fbclid=IwAR386XJRMi_ag3KvNlVXNQiX4JRY9V0rTGvrjQFK0agK1uTtYYor13fNxsk
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Thursday, August 8, 2019

Interveterans Sep 2019

 

Interveterans Council meeting

September 25, 2019 at 7pm at the Navy Club



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Fundraiser for Sangamon Co Veterans Van

SEP 21, 2019 Hosted by Chatham VFW Post 4763
Come watch the Cubs Cardinals Rivalry At 1:20
Followed by Karaoke at 5:00

Mostaccioli will be served for $5.00 per person.

Money raised during this event will go to the Sangamon County Veterans Assistance Commission for purchase toward new van to transport veterans to VA Hospitals.
https://www.facebook.com/events/578346215903833
 
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Time to raise some money for the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight! We are looking for some silent auction items or gift cards etc; There will be Live Music, great food, great cars and tons of fun! This will be a fantastic time for a great cause so PLEASE contact me with any questions or if you have something nice to donate! Have a great day!


FREE DENTISTRY DAY , NOVEMBER 15, 2019
 

In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the World War I Armistice, the Veterans Memorial Foundation would like to invite you and your veteran organization to attend the rededication of the World War I Memorial at its new location in Oak Ridge Cemetery.


Libby Conroy has volunteered as location leader for Wreaths Across America at Camp Butler National Cemetery.  Wreaths Across America sponsorship can be made using this form or online. If a person would like to have a wreath placed at a grave specif they will need to go our fundraising group's website www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/IL0007
Note that there are other groups collecting for wreaths but they are independent of managing "grave-specific" wreaths. 


Camp Butler Unaccompanied burial ceremony for veterans that did not receive military honors will be held Oct 2, 2019 at 9AM. Open to the public.
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Monday, July 1, 2019

Interveterans August 2019



Texas Road House Gold Star Mission Aug 15



Veterans Day at the State Fair:

Sunday, August 11, 2019 Parade will form up from Gate 4. WW2 Veterans will ride in trams in the parade. Sam Montalbano is requesting all area veterans organizations have their organization flag in the parade.
State Fair schedule can be found here:
Sunday, August 11 - Veterans & Gold Star Families Day


 
Parade entry 
Entry form on Facebook link

News Release:
https://www2.illinois.gov/IISNews/20393-Veterans_Day_at_the_2019_Illinois_State_Fair.pdf

 The Apple Military Discount is a program provided by Apple for active duty, veterans, U.S. Military, National Guard and Reserve and the family members who reside in the same household.  The Apple military discount is 10% on most products. Visit the Apple Military Discount Website or visit and order from any U.S. Apple retail store, at an online kiosk. You can go to Apple.com and scroll to the bottom to click on “Shop for Veterans & Military” under the “Government” heading. If you cannot find the information you need online, you may contact the Apple Store Contact Center team at 1-800-MY-APPLE.
Apple Statement: “At Apple we are deeply grateful to the men and women of our armed forces. We’re proud to offer active military and veterans a new dedicated online store with special pricing as an expression of our gratitude for their brave service.”
Apple launched this new program in December 2018.

 “SHARE THE WARMTH HOMELESS VETERAN BLANKET PROJECT” sponsored by Betsy Van Brocklin and the Springfield Vet Center.  If you can help, please do so, plus, please pass this information and email on to your family, friends and veteran/organization email list.



Vietnam Veteran Roy Dolgos gave us information on a Wendi Rensing with CCDC Realty, Taylorville, Illinois.  Roy advised that Wendi can help our brother and sister Vet’s in the Taylorville area with obtaining homes that have been built for Veterans.  If you are interested, you can contact this lady at 217/824-4921 Ext 5 or at her email address of wrensing@christiancdc.org

 

  Trivia Night Oct 26, 2019 at VFW 10302

Illinois State Military Museum Aug 24

Trump signs student debt forgiveness for disabled veterans



Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Discharge

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Inter-Veterans July

 Next Interveterans Council Meeting is 7PM, June 26, 2019 at the Navy Club.  No meeting July or August.  Next meeting September 25, 2019.

Need to discuss State Fair, Veterans Day Parade, Wreaths Across America, Chatham Hog Roast for Honor Flight on July 27, Chatham American Legion Thunder Night in Chatham Aug 9th (tacos).

 

Hi All........ Our Fundraising and Outreach committee has organized a fundraiser on July 19th. Nancy’s Pizza, Spfld will sponsor the event, see flyer below for details. The food is top notch, eat in, carry out or delivery. Mention LLHF when ordering. See you there.  

 

 

 

Celebrate Fourth of July by Sending Exchange Gift Cards to Warfighters

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs
NEWS RELEASE: 19-076                                                   June 24, 2019
EXCHANGE MEDIA CONTACT: ALEXANDRA PIRKLE – PIRKLEAC@AAFES.COM

Celebrate Fourth of July by Sending Exchange Gift Cards to Warfighters

DALLAS – Members of the public can show support for service members and their families this Fourth of July by sending gift cards from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s website, ShopMyExchange.com.

The Exchange offers two types of gift cards. E-gift cards may be redeemed online only at ShopMyExchange.com. Physical gift cards can be used at any Army, Air Force, Navy or Marine Corps exchange, including contingency locations in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as at ShopMyExchange.com, MyNavyExchange.com and ShopCGX.com.

Military shoppers may use the gift cards to purchase snacks, electronics, books, clothing and more.

“Anyone—including civilians—can give an Exchange gift card to the service members, retirees and Veterans in their lives as a gesture of appreciation," said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “Exchange gift cards are an affordable and easy way to thank Warfighters

July 4 Mass of Remembrance To Honor All United States Veterans




Dates: Jul-04-2019 - Jul-04-2019
Time: 9:00 am Oak Ridge Cemetery, South of Lincoln’s Tomb.  Please  bring lawn chairs for your comfort.  In case of rain, Mass will be held at the Oak Ridge Cemetery Chapel.  Open to the public.  Call 528-6461 for more information.
Proudly provided by Staab Funeral Homes and the Bishop McNicholas War Veterans Post 1916.


A possible breakthrough treatment for PTSD

A simple shot in the neck could put PTSD sufferers on the path to recovery. Bill Whitaker reports.Jun 16, 2019
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/sgb-a-possible-breakthrough-treatment-for-ptsd-60-minutes-2019-06-16/?fbclid=IwAR20kT18QOw-qeWtrXDZH-sJqy9G50gEO076Jm_740NHZv9zavvjTpr2AkQ


 



Veterans Hiring event.

Hog Roast for Honor Flight July 27th at the Chatham American Legion.

Northenders Quarter Auction July 7

 

Annual Purple Heart Day

 

A possible breakthrough treatment for PTSD

A simple shot in the neck could put PTSD sufferers on the path to recovery. Bill Whitaker reports.Jun 16, 2019
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/sgb-a-possible-breakthrough-treatment-for-ptsd-60-minutes-2019-06-16/?fbclid=IwAR20kT18QOw-qeWtrXDZH-sJqy9G50gEO076Jm_740NHZv9zavvjTpr2AkQ



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Thursday, May 23, 2019

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June 7, 2019
Elks is hosting an event whose monetary proceeds will be donated to help towards the purchase of the van..  We are hosting a USO Dance Party coming up on Friday, June 7th from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. See attached flyer and link to the FB page event.  If you have any questions, contact Ret. Chief Warrant Officer Bobby Edwards or Exalted Ruler John Begue or myself for further information.



Google is hosting a Veterans Resume Workshop on June 7th. Check out the following link for registration.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pCHJ9RxQlMdWeHw0GQM9wJU0lzS1GkPw2IDoNOY49dc/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwAR2p8a8Ya_Xa-KSgdHfFIFshab4Xrhj4eKLDtuUsEikoRsmhAgI1jMfmC7s
Sunday, June 9, 2019 - 3 pm

ELKS LODGE 158 Presents its Annual FLAG DAY CEREMONY
Ceremony takes place on the Lakeside Grounds
409 E. Lake Shore Drive, Springfield, IL 62712
Learn the History & see the flags that represent the many years of patriotism
(Stay for our Sunday Funday w/Robert Sampson follows immediately after the ceremony)  



Military Day at Championship June 14


Chatham American Legion Homecoming

June 29, 2019
Northenders VFW Post 10302 Poker Run

July 4, Mass of Remembrance Oak Ridge


Hog Roast July 27 in Chatham for Honor Flight

Chili and hot dog fund raiser
100% proceeds go to Land of Lincoln Honor Flight


Next Meeting is June 26, 2019 at 7PM

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