June Interveterans

 June 20, 2023 Land of Lincoln Honor Flight. http://www.landoflincolnhonorflight.org/

Jun 24, 2023 at 7PM Interveterans Council of Sangamon County  at 7PM

Jun 16 lucky horseshoes

June 17 flag retirement at Roselawn Cemetery 9am

Jul 14 6-11 freedom fest

July 19, 2023 7PM Veterans Assistance commission of Sangamon County meeting  at VFW Post 755. https://myvac.org/

Aug 13 Veterans Day at the Illinois state fair. 

June 22: VFW will sponsor the Auburn Trinity Lutheran in Auburn 22 Dinner.

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New night for Veterans & Guitars

Taylorville VFW and Stonington American Legion Auxiliaries would like to share their Wreaths Across America fundraiser event they are hosting in August. Please share with others as well. Also if any other groups are doing any special fundraising events please let us know.

Breakfast will go on beyond Father’s Day. We hope to see it continue to grow so we can keep this for our community. 

VFW 755 on July 1st is holding a veterans picnic.  Free for veterans.  Food provided by Mission BBQ.

September 13 VFW Dist 10 meeting in Chatham.

September "catfish for veterans" at Lake Springfield

May Interveterans

 

24 hour Vietnam Vigil schedule:

https://illinoisvvmav.org/news?fbclid=IwAR0u2eInjAkuTaw_2WpowgC5RRJFcY0VkWS1gsSvGWUGbcqqQ-ZhrFAcCRc

May 29 Memorial Day at Camp Butler 2PM.  We will be hosting a Memorial Day Coordination Meeting at Camp Butler National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 11th.   Speakers are U.S. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinkski, and Dave Kalis with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. 

May 31st, Interveterans Council of Sangamon County 

May 16th 2023. Land of Lincoln Honor Flight 

VFW Lafore Lock Post 755 will be hosting a Mther's Day Breakfast, Sunday, May 14th from 6:30am to 9:00am.

Breakfast includes:

Biscuits & gravy, pancakes, waffles, scrambled eggs, over-hard eggs, bacon, sausage links & patties, cinnamon french toast, cinnamon rolls, oatmeal, yogurt, bread & english muffins.

Cost:

Mthers that are Veterans are free. Non-veteran Mthers 50% off, adults to 13 yrs $13.00, 12 yrs to 4 yrs $8.00 & 3 yrs and under $1.00.

Let the VFW Lafore Lock Post 755 do all the cking while you celebrate Mm. We are open to the public & all are welcome. Located at 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield by the Big Blue Water tower.

June 16 Military Appreciation Night at Robin Roberts Stadium

Save the date for the 14th annual Spaulding Veterans Memorial Remembrance Ceremony.

May 27,2023 @ 9am

Mission BBQ Armed Forces Week

It is more than one day of honor. It’s an entire week! Join us as we celebrate a week of Military Appreciation Days – May 15 through May 19, 2023 – for each branch of the Armed Forces followed by a special lunch on Armed Forces Day on May 20, 2023.

Starting on Monday, May 15, 2023, all active duty service members and veterans can enjoy a Free Sandwich on their designated day. These brave men and women have fought for our freedom, and we are proud to honor them. Please join us in this week long celebration.

https://mission-bbq.com/armed-forces-week/

Applications are NOW being accepted for the June testing for Springfield Police Department.  Please visit https://www.springfield.il.us/Departments/HumanResources/PoliceRecruitment.aspx to submit your application.  The test dates are June 17, 20 or 22.  Please plan to be testing for the majority of the day.

 

To accomplish this follow the below listed steps:

 

1)      Visit https://www.springfield.il.us/Departments/HumanResources/PoliceRecruitment.aspx

2)      Select “Apply Here”

3)      Follow steps to submit application

4)      Your application will be reviewed by Human Resources

5)      You will receive an email from Human Resources to select test date once your application has been accepted by Human Resources

 

You will also receive a study guide for the written test after your application has been accepted by Human Resources.  We are also still conducting Fitness Prep program at Salvation Army (1600 E. Clear Lake Ave.) at 7 pm on Tuesday and Thursday.

 The Run for the Wall will be coming through Mt Vernon area on 5/22 or 23 and would like to meet with Gold Star families, Agent Orange, Burn Pit folks. The contact is Gary Hand 303-929-0959 garyhandigh@gmail.com.

https://www.butlerfuneralhomes.com/learning-center/upcoming-events

FREE SOUP AT POST 32, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. or when gone, Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 

Interveterans April

Land of Lincoln Honor Flight April 4, 2023

Camp Butler "Unaccompanied Burial" April 5, 2023 9AM

Quincy Advisory Council April 15

VAC of Sangamon County April 19, 2023

Unaccompanied Memorial Service APRIL 26, 2023 AT 9 AM

Interveterans Council of Sangamon County April 26, 2023

Easter Bunny at VFW 755 for children of veterans

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35th Vigil Flyer Flyer

AMVETS Post 94 Raffle

Interveterans March

 

Next Interveterans council meeting of Sangamon County will be Mar 29, 2023

Next quarterly Veterans Assistance Commission Meeting April 19, 2023

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Women Veteran Reception March 8, 2023, 1-3PM at the Springfield Vet Center.

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2023 MILITARY MUSEUM EVENT SCHEDULE (subject to change)

FEB 28TH DESERT STORM ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY 11:30

MAR 25            SWAP MEET

APR 22              CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT

MAY 6                300 YEARS OF ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD ANNIVERSARY/20th ANNIVERSARY MUSEUM OPENING

JUN 24                SPANISH AMERICAN WAR ENCAMPMENT

JUL 8                   VIETNAM WAR ENCAMPMENT

AUG 12-13           STATE FAIR LIVING HISTORY DISPLAYS

SEP 9                   ARTILLERY THRU TIME

OCT 14                  MILITARY VEHICLE SHOW/DISPLAYS

NOV 4-5                GREAT WAR EVENT

DEC 9                    CHRISTMAS AT THE FRONT

Parades

St. Patrick's Day        Mar 18th 

Jerome 4th of July     Date not confirmed yet

State Fair Parade       Aug 10th 

Veteran's Day             Nov 11th

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You are invited to the next Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial Vigil Committee planning meeting.

You and any like-minded individuals are welcome. Your assistance is always appreciated.

Webpage: http://illinoisvvmav.org/

FYI.. the meeting will be upstairs

Date: March 18, 2023

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Place: Northenders VFW Post 10302

Phone: 217-789-4725

May 5th 6th and 7th 2023

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Camp Butler is hosting a Vietnam Veterans Day wreath laying ceremony at Camp Butler on March 29^th, at 2:00pm.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Department of Veterans Affairs Camp Butler National Cemetery will honor the service, sacrifice, and enduring achievements of the Armed Forces in a 50th Anniversary event.

The event is at 2 p.m. on March 29 at Camp Butler National Cemetery.

The event will commemorate Vietnam War Veterans and include a pinning ceremony to all Vietnam Veterans in attendance.

Lapel pins will be presented in a dignified manner to each Vietnam Veteran during the event and include accompanying remarks to reflect the nation’s thanks for their service and sacrifice.

State Representative Wayne Rosenthal will be the keynote speaker at the event.

https://newschannel20.com/news/local/camp-butler-national-cemetery-to-honor-vietnam-veterans

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All Vietnam War and Vietnam Era Veterans get a FREE Sandwich

on National Vietnam War Veterans Day

You all served with Honor, so please mark your calendars. Stop in any MISSION BBQ on March 29th. Join us or bring your Vietnam Veteran Hero. We hope to see you next week!

Proudly Serving Those Who Serve,

Your Friends at MISSION BBQ

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Salvation Army Stand Down April 14.

Interveterans Feb

 

Next Interveterans council meeting of Sangamon County will be Feb 22, 2023

Next quarterly Veterans Assistance Commission Meeting April 

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Wreaths Across America: Effective Wednesday, February 1, 2023, the cost to sponsor a veteran's wreath for placement on National Wreaths Across America Day December 16, 2023, will increase from $15 to $17. Pay-Back Groups will continue to receive $5 back on each $17 wreath sponsored.

https://concordtwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/A-Letter-from-Wreaths-Across-America.pdf

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Chatham American Legion Fish Fry is the most important fundraiser so please support this

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Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Feb 11, 25 and Mar 11 and 25

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

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Trinity Lutheran in Auburn holds a veterans dinner and topic on the 22d of each month to raise awareness of the 22 veteran suicides.  However, this month it will be held on the 21st due to Ash Wednesday.  Reservations requested. 

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The American Legion is again to host the 89^th Annual National American Legion Pilgrimage to the Tomb of Abraham Lincoln on Sunday, February 12, 2023, Lincoln’s Birthday.  As you will note from the attached History of the Lincoln Day Pilgrimage the World War I Veterans and members of Springfield Post 32, The American Legion originated this program on February 12, 1935, and it has continued, every year, always on Mr. Lincolns Birthday. 

 

We urge everyone to attend all of the activities that are listed on the attached 2023 Pilgrimage Brochure and to attend the Open House at American Legion Post 32, on Saturday, February 11, 2023.  Meal reservations must be received by February 1, 2023.

Interveterans Jan 2023

 

Next Interveterans Council Meeting January 25, 2023 at 7pm

Next Sangamon County Veterans Assistance Commission Meeting. Jan 18, 2023 at 7PM

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You can sponsor a wreath at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ILCBNS. or any of the other sponsorship groups.

There is a list of groups supporting Camp Butler's Wreaths
https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/social/ILCBNS-CampButlerNationalCemetery?Sid=16037|0|0|5

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Save the date Saturday May 6th 2023 Oak Ridge Cemetery Springfield Illinois. ( Opening ceremony starts at noon best to be there by 11:00 first guard will be posted in the 24-hour vigil promptly at noon)

This will be the 35th anniversary of the " Vietnam Veterans Annual Vigil."

This year we're attempting to do something that's never been done before, that is to surround all the memorials with people.

This will take place moments before the Chaplain closes with his prayer.

The research that was done has calculated the number of people to actually get this done would take around 586 people. That number is a big stretch possibly could do it with less but we will need to help of everyone to achieve this.

Looking for groups that can help us could be girl scout groups boy scout groups dance groups theater groups, US postal workers UPS workers . National guard.. VFW members.. American Legion members.. Motorcycle groups.. individuals welcome bring your family...does not have to be with a group just come we would love to have you!

If you have groups interested please email me at "charlenemathes8@gmail.com"

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January's issue of the Illinois AMVETS newspaper is now online. Check it out before copies hit your mailbox. https://www.ilamvets.org/newspapers

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Just days until the deadline for the Gold Star Mission scholarship applications! Holiday break is a great time to get one filled out and submitted for anyone currently seeking higher education. Go to the Gold Star Mission website to start the application online —> https://goldstarmission.org/Scholarship.php

Any questions? Message me!

Always Remember ~ Never Forget!

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Veterans and Guitars

Jan 11 and 25


at Chatham American Legion

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There is an opening at Camp Butler National Cemetery for a Caretaker.  I’ve posted the link below to USAJobs.  We would like to fill it with a Veteran if possible.  Please disseminate to your local VSO organizations.  Pay is $19.21 - $22.38 per hour, listing closes on 01/17/2023.

USAJOBS - Job Announcement

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Illinois Veterans of Desert Wars

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Veterans Virtual Round Table has moved to Thursdays each week at 1900 hours (7PM) Central Time.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87123544439

Our Round Table is a place you can go, where we support each other and talk about issues that apply to Veterans.

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 Land of Lincoln 2023 Flights

• April 4th
  May 16th
  June 20th
  August 22nd
  September 19th
  October 24th
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VA to pay for all emergency mental health care starting next week

By Leo Shane III

 Friday, Jan 13

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2023/01/13/va-to-pay-for-all-emergency-mental-health-care-starting-next-week/

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Trivia Night Sponsored by AMVETS Post 94

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