Interveterans October

 Next Interveterans Council Meeting Oct 25, 2023 at 7PM

Next Veterans Assistance Commission of Sangamon County meeting will be Oct 18, 2023 at VFW post 755.

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 Unaccompanied Service - Camp Butler National Cemetery Oct 4, 2023 9AM.

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VA announced that Veterans, and their families, caregivers, and survivors now have access to expanded burial benefits to help with end-of-life expenses related to a Veteran’s gravesite, burial, funeral and transportation of remains to their final resting place. Burial benefits are available to individuals who pay for a Veteran’s burial and funeral costs that are not reimbursed by any other organization. The updated burial benefits are:

 

1.       Expanded reimbursement of transportation expenses, to include costs for transporting remains, to state or Tribal Veterans' cemeteries in addition to previously eligible national cemeteries.

2.       Broadened eligibility to more individuals who are eligible to receive the transportation benefit.

3.       Instituted a more generous single payment rate for non-service-connected burial benefits.

4.       Extended the VA plot or interment allowance to Tribal organizations.

“Last fiscal year, VA delivered more than 84,000 burial benefits to families of Veterans,” said VA Under Secretary for Benefits Joshua Jacobs. “Expanding burial benefits means we are able to ensure Veterans are honored in their final resting place, and assist their family, caregivers, and survivors during the difficult time of their loved one’s passing.”

 

VA provides burial benefits for all legal burial types, including cremation, burial at sea, and donation of remains to a medical school. Eligible individuals include a surviving spouse or legal partner, surviving child, parent or executor of the Veteran’s estate. Additionally, VA may pay burial benefits to a funeral home or third party who handled burial arrangements for a Veteran whose remains are unclaimed.

 

Veterans are encouraged to plan with end-of-life benefits provided by VA. These benefits include VA life insurance, care preferences, survivor benefits, and burial benefits that can be applied for in advance of a Veteran’s passing. Visit www.va.gov/plan-ahead to learn more.

 

There is no time limit to file for a service-connected burial, plot or interment allowance, or the transportation benefit. However, claims for non-service-connected burial benefits must be filed within two years of the Veteran’s burial or cremation. A non-service-connected burial benefit is one where the cause of death was not related to military service.

 

Learn more about burial benefits and additional information regarding flags, headstones, and markers. 

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The Staab Family's 10th Annual Ride in Honor is coming up on October 8th! Join us for a tour of our area's Veterans memorials and a time of food and fellowship at the VFW Lafore Lock Post 755 afterward. We are excited to show our support and raise money for our Veterans!

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Wreaths Across America at Camp Butler  is in the planning

Teacher resources. 

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Quilt Raffle for Honor Flight

Interveterans September

 Next Interveterans Council meeting of Sangamon County meets Wed Sep 27, 2023 at the Navy Club

Feed the Vet's and their Families dinner Sep 10, 2023, noon-4PM at Post 804

Chatham American Legion Golf outing Sep 13.  Only a couple weeks left for sponsorship and golfer gifts - Our only summer fund raiser. It’s really important to participate.

 

Do you have new gifts sitting in a closet that you plan on regifting? How about gift certificates you haven’t used? If you can help us with gifts under $50.00 it would be greatly appreciated.  Do you have a favorite restaurant, oil change place or business? Just ask if they have a service or item to donate for our door prizes and gift bags. We like all of our golfers to walk out with something, it brings them back next year. Our gift donations are running way behind this year, so even a cash donation would allow us to purchase gifts.  We will be at the hall Tuesday, September 12^th, between 6:30 and 8:00 PM to receives items, team registrations, and sponsor information.

 

We need Hole Sponsors. Do you have a business you deal with frequently? It can’t hurt to ask. $100.00 and they get a really nice sign placed on the golf course and also listed on our Sponsor Banner.  Would you like to honor have a Veteran or Family member an annual sponsorship?  To get the signs printed we need to have the information by Monday, September 11^th.

Use the files attached to this email to help with your sponsorships or your team registration. Information https://chathamlegion.com/2023-legionnaires-foundation-golf-outing/

 

Please put a team together and join us for a fun day of golf and friendship. We even throw in a prize or two.  The outing is open to the public.

Due to the popularity of the 3-day ride and 1-day ride options, we will be offering limited slots for each.
On September 19, 2023 cyclists will begin a 500-mile bicycle journey, known as the Gold Star 500, through communities like Springfield, Litchfield, Sparta, Harrisburg, and Effingham. This is our seventh annual event (virtual in 2020) which works to preserve the legacy and honor of those military service men and service women from Illinois who have made the ultimate sacrifice in support of service to this great nation. This 5 day, 500-mile cycling event will use proceeds to fund scholarships in the name of our Fallen Military Service Members, thus preserving their legacy forever.
This ride raises funds through event registration, fund raising and generous donations, and uses those funds to carry on the names and the stories of the Fallen Military Service Members. The Gold Star Mission intends to help those in need, through the establishment of scholarship opportunities. The scholarships preserve the Fallen Military Service Member's name forever and shows the same act of compassion to others which their service exemplified.
Want a small taste of what it is like to be on the ride, watch this video.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/rj415bg4wjnt5z5/GSM%20-%20Peoria%20Welcome%20%2810.2.19%29.mov?fbclid=IwAR34kQquDZ_2iW3TpziM9bcZNnOHURyp6U6p3cBDjRZc4z0h-xetHu_0HfU

Come and join our mission.
www.goldstarmission.org
Place
PO BOX 9785
Springfield, IL US 62791
WHAT WE DO

PAY TRIBUTE TO FALLEN HEROES AND THEIR FAMILIES. 

See the schedule for the Gold Star Ride:

Operation Camp out Sep 23, 2023

Posting a link to our new caretaker position at Camp Butler National Cemetery.  Please forward to your organizations.  Term position of 1 to 4 years (usually hired as permanent within that time frame).

 

USAJOBS - Job Announcement

Illinois State Military Museum

Field Artillery through Time will be on September 9, 2023. The 122nd & 123rd Field Artillery units will be on hand along with a Civil War Field Artillery unit and our Living History Detachment to teach you about the Field Artillery in Illinois through history. Firing demonstrations will take place at 11:00a.m. & 1:00 p.m. and will include a Civil War Cannon and a 105 Howitzer (modern Artillery piece). Please bring your own hearing protection. For any questions call 217-761-3910.

Join VA’s virtual class, Agent Orange: What You Need to Know, and learn about Agent Orange exposure, related health conditions, benefits, information for Blue Water Navy Veterans, and other recent updates including how the PACT Act impacts you. This free class takes place on Thursday, September 21, from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET. You can attend through your personal computer, smart phone, or tablet.  

To learn more about this class and sign up, see the class flyer at Agent Orange: What You Need to Know (va.gov)

August Interveterans

 Next Intervetrerans Council meeting is Sep 27, 2023 at 7pm at the Navy Club

Next VAC meeting 

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The October 2023 Land of Lincoln Honor Flight has been canceled due to the lack of a sufficient number of Veterans to fill the flight. We will resume flights in Spring 2024 and those Veterans currently on the wait list will be offered our first 2024 Flight. In the interim, LLHF staff and volunteers will focus on recruiting efforts for additional Veterans for our 2024 flights.

Any World War II, Korean era or Vietnam era Veteran who has not participated on an Honor Flight is encouraged to apply; this is your time to let us thank you for your service.

http://www.landoflincolnhonorflight.org/

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The Staab Family's 10th Annual Ride in Honor is coming up on October 8th! Join us for a tour of our area's Veterans memorials and a time of food and fellowship at the VFW Lafore Lock Post 755 afterward. We are excited to show our support and raise money for our Veterans!

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VFW Department of Hawaii Commander Ron Shadle has informed us that the devastation on Maui is significant and has affected thousands with a death toll of 67 this morning.  They are asking for financial assistance to bring relief supplies and aide to those members and their families affected.  To help donations go further and as we have done with past disasters we will match dollar for dollar up to $30,000.00 from the disater relief fund that we recieve earmarked for Hawaii Fires. In order tp track donations send your donation to National VFW 406 w. 34th Street,  Kansas City,  MO 64111 attn: QM General. Please specify Hawaii Fires. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by these fires. Any questions please let me know. Dan West  Adjutant General

 

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VFW Post 755 is raising funds to continue to improve
the post and support Veterans and the community. In the month
of September the post will be silent auctioning and raffling two,
one-of-a-kind art pieces by member MAJ Ret. Michael Hart.
proceeds from “Song for a Guitar” (right) will help to pay for
renovated bar-stools. Raffle tickets: $1.00 for 1, or $5.00 for 6
sold at the bar drawing Friday September 15th at 8 PM.
“Little Gem” (below) will be a part of the Silent Auction during
the 911 memorial golf outing and dinner on September 2nd,
beginning bid at $100.00.

About the art: both Pieces feature Original 1940’s artwork and a black and white photo showing the correlating piece, as it was actually displayed, or painted during WWII. The black photo captured the artwork or rendition for history. MAJ Ret. Hart Colorized the portion of the black and white highlighting the art/pinup.

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Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces new, back-to-school curriculum as part of its year-round TEACH program. The free, downloadable, standards-based lesson plans include resources for all grade levels.

The K-12 curriculum includes new lesson plans for Constitution Day and lessons focused on the Navajo Code Talkers and Patriot Day. The free, downloadable plans ensure stories of service, sacrifice and valor are passed down to future generations while building good character and self-worth through service to others. Lesson plans and other educational resources are standards-based and created for teachers, parents and anyone educating young people.

Throughout the year, the WAA TEACH program provides educational opportunities for people nationwide to engage with veterans in their communities. Schools, school-related clubs, and other organizations can fundraise through the Group Sponsorship Program. In 2022 generous supporters made it possible for WAA to launch a K-12 curriculum aligned with the National Council on Social Studies and state Common Core standards. WAA is also conducting its 2023 Youth Service Project, where young people are encouraged to execute a community service project. The service projects must be completed by Veterans Day, November 11, 2023.

“Teaching the next generation the value of freedom is an important component of our mission, as is fostering good character,” said Cindy Tatum, WAA TEACH Curriculum Developer and Gold Star Mother. “Whether they are a teacher with many years of experience or a first-year teacher, we appreciate the educators who work to inspire future generations of Americans to be the best version of themselves they can be. We hope this curriculum helps teachers plan their year and engage our most precious resource – our children!”

To learn more about the TEACH program and access free, downloadable lesson plans, please visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/teach . 

July Interveterans

 NO INTERVETERANS COUNCIL IN JULY OR AUGUST

Jul 14 6-11 freedom fest

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

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 AT 5 AM – 2:30 PM

7th Annual Catfish For Veterans Catfish Tournament

Lake Springfield7th Annual CFV catfish tournament to raise money for the Veterans Shelter in Springfield, IL. Saturday, September 23rd 2023. Lake Springfield, IL (Lindsay Bridge Boat Launch)

(217) 206-5677
bcox14600@gmail.com

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The VFW Lafore Lock Post 755 is not just about the Veterans, we are about our employees and community. One of our very own from our amazing team could use our help. Please help join us in making this July 1st a special day to help us show our gratitude for all the hard work and volunteerism Seth has shown the post and our community. We want to give back and hope we can make it a little easier on the family as they proceed forward in getting their little girl the surgery she needs.

Seth Dove we are here for you brother and your family. Thank you for being so great to us in the post. You truly are a huge asset to the post and our community. Please keep Seth and his family in your continued thoughts and prayers.

Please share away!

For donations or questions please direct them to Denise Morenz or call the post.

VFW Lafore Lock Post 755 911 Memorial Golf Outing Sep 2, 2023

Springfield, josh@tech2door.com

Thanks to our good friend and Sons of The American Legion Member Josh Womack, of tech2door computer specialists, we are adding a new function to our Springfield Post #32, The American Legion website, www.springfieldamericanlegion.com and that is to assist our Legion, Auxiliary, Riders and Son’s members who have businesses.  We are starting a new item we will call:

 

SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS & THEIR BUSINESSES

 

If you would like your business to be on this listing, please email all of your information to us here at Post 32, spfldpost32@outlook.com and we will get it to Josh so he can get this set up.  If you know of a Springfield Post, Auxiliary or Squadron member that has a business and would like to be listed, please have them send the items to us for inclusion.

 

We would also like to welcome a new Sons of The American Legion member, who was born on Veteran’s Day, Mr. Matthew Brewer, Attorney at Law, with Stephen Kelly Law firm, mbrewer@stephenkellylaw.com

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.

entry forms

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