Interveterans January

 Next Interveterans council meeting January 31, 2024

Next Veterans Assistance Commission Meeting January 17, 2024

Wreath Clean up day at Camp Butler is Jan 27, 2024 at 8AM

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Caretaker Openings at Camp Butler - CLOSES January 5th.

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After discussing with the Director at Camp Butler, we have decided to postpone this Saturday's cleanup, due to the forecasted weather conditions for this Saturday, January 20th. We want to make sure everyone stays safe and take no chances.

New Wreaths Across America Cleanup Day is going to be Saturday, January 27th starting at 8:00 am.

Thank you to everyone for being flexible about the change. Please be share the new date with everyone.

Libby

Location Coordinator

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Don't wait till November to order wreaths at Camp Butler.  Sponsor before Jan 16, 2024 and national will match the sponsorship.

Sponsor before Jan 16, 2024 and WAA will match your donation if done through one of the 17 groups supporting us.
IL0061P - Honor Wreaths for Veterans
IL0007 - American Legion Post 759 Riders & Sons
TN0353P - QOV Stars of Tennessee
IL0017P - Springfield Composite Squadron CAP GLR IL 036
IL0207 - Stonington American Legion Women's Auxiliary Post
IL0206 - Illinois State Organization National Society
CORP001 - Hiring Our Heroes
IL0185 - Menard County Wreath Warriors
IL0214P - Captain William Penny Chapter NSDAR
Energy Transfer
Illinois
IL0232 - RSM - Central Illinois
FL0499P - Wreaths Across America-Punta Gorda
IL0114P - Rotary Club of Springfield South Illinois
IL0146 - Remembering Veterans
IL0001P - American Legion Riders Post 32
IL0089P - Spaulding Veterans Memorial
https://www.tullahomanews.com/news/local/deadline-nears-for-wreaths-across-american-matching-funds/article_a48a77dc-af1e-11ee-8a6f-ab510c0ff235.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share&fbclid=IwAR0v2DjlosO-PUmo1kiCrwULgZWzZCcYsYZg5HmaXYpqs1jCw6HTsSSllNY

  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/16037/Overview/?relatedId=0

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Marine vet in Taylorville needs help
https://taylorvilledailynews.com/local-news/721632 

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American Legion Post 32

Youth Baseball

Gun Raffle

Saturday, January 27, First Draw 5 p.m.

15 Weapons Given Away

5 rifles; 5 pistols; 5 shotguns

Tickets $20 each available at the bar.

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Breakfast at American Legion Post 809 Jan 20, 2024

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2024 Flight Announcement

We are pleased to announce the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight 2024 schedule. All flights leave from and return to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (Springfield, IL). Volunteers will contact by phone Veterans and Guardians 10-12 weeks prior to flight date for booking.

2024 Flights:

May 14

August 27

October 15

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Illinois State Military Museum Schedule for 2024

Marine Vets MC Central Chapter's annual fundraising event. All funds raised go to local veteran causes.
$10 entry gets you...
A sample of every competitor chili
A bowl of your favorite chili
Silent Auctions
Additional bowls of chili and hot dogs will be available for $2.

Cash prize $$$ and a trophy

Open to ALL! Want to compete? Send us a message for more details!!

Marine Vets MC Central Chapter is a
501 (c) 3 not for profit organization.
All donations are tax deductible

Interveterans December

 No Interveterans council meeting in December.  Next Interveterans Council Meeting Jan 31 at 7PM.

Next Veterans Assistance Commission Meeting January 17, 2024 at VFW Post 755

VFW 755 is having a food drive 

Vietnam Memorial Christmas Remembrance December 2, 1:00 PM

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony Dec 7, 2023 at the Elks Club on Lake Springfield.

This is last year's flyer and will be replaced with the updated flyer when available.  The Statehouse wreath from Wreaths Across America will be introduced during this ceremony.

Wreaths Across America At Camp Butler Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 11AM

https://www.facebook.com/WAACampButler

Operation Red Sleigh

Veterans Scratch off Lottery Ticket

The first specialty lottery ticket for veterans, Winter Winnings, was launched in 2006, and is the first lottery game in the United States to designate 100 percent of net proceeds to veterans. The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs awards these funds in the form of cash grants. On a quarterly basis, IDVA's Cash Grant Committee accepts and reviews applications from veterans organizations that address job placement and training, disability benefits, PTSI research and treatment, homelessness, and long-term care.   https://veterans.illinois.gov/programs/veterans-cash.html

Cookies with Santa Dec 9 at Northenders VFW Post 10302

VAC Superintendent position  https://myvac.org/about-the-vac/vac-careers/superintendent/

https://www.whig.com/news/community/veterans-assistance-commission-searching-for-superintendent/article_20da17f8-735f-11ee-bcb1-df4ecc0cddfb.html?fbclid=IwAR3G3gdF6Mn2NoZnbUFuOJ82abkVmkBDSbnwvAhhG24K05J_sVKFbhdxhL4

OPERATION RISING SPIRIT ENCOURAGES LETTERS OF SUPPORT TO ILLINOIS VETERANS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs launches letter-writing campaign to show support to veterans in their care at its five residential homes

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) today launched the 2023 "Operation Rising Spirit," campaign encouraging service organizations, schools, communities, and individuals to write letters of appreciation and support to veterans residing at the state veterans' homes in Anna, Chicago, LaSalle, Manteno, and Quincy.

“Last year, over 5,000 letters were distributed to veterans in our care which provided an abundance of holiday cheer into the homes,” said Director Terry Prince. “We encourage volunteer groups, families, and schools to participate in this kind gesture of gratitude to Illinois veterans.”

To participate, notes may be sent directly to the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Letters will be disseminated equally to the five homes:

Crystal Womack

The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Central Office

833 South Spring Street

Springfield, IL 62794-9432

Notes may also be sent directly through the IDVA website: https://www2.illinois.gov/veterans/services%20benefits/homes/Pages/send-a-note.aspx

Interveterans November

  Next Interveterans Council Meeting Nov 29, 2023 at 7PM

Next Veterans Assistance Commission of Sangamon County meeting will be April 2024 at VFW post 755.

Here's what to know about Springfield's Veterans Day events and what's open or closed

https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/military/veterans/2023/11/07/the-veterans-day-parade-in-springfield-il-is-saturday/71420753007/

The Mayor’s Veterans Reception will be at American Legion 809 on 11/10 beginning at 5:00 P.M.

Just a reminder that the Mayor’s Veterans Reception is 11/10/2023 at 5:00 at the American Legion Post 809.

Any questions, please call me.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Mike Disco

Chief of Staff

City of Springfield

800 E. Monroe, Suite 300

Springfield, IL 62701

mike.disco@springfield.il.us

O – 217-789-2200

F – 217-789-2109

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Open to all 

Navy/Marine Corps Ball 

November 4th 2023
Meal catered by Fulgenzi
Catering
Dress: Formal/Semi Formal Uniforms are encouraged
5:30pm to Midnight
Guest Speaker and traditional ceremonies
Entertainment Provided.
Location: Leatherneck Motorcycle Club/Navy Club
3100 Stanton
Springfield, Illinois
tickets $26
Contact:  Tara Anderson 217-720-8257 

or Phil Brown 217-971-5430, for tickets.

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Mission BBQ free sandwich on Veterans Day

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It is starting to be that time of year where everyone starts thinking about sponsoring a Veteran Wreath or two.

You can always sponsor online at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/IL0007

Or

You can complete the attached form and mail it along with a check.

All sponsorships need to be in by the end of November for 2023 placement.

If you are wanting to sponsor a gravesite specific wreath you need to make sure you follow the steps below online.

-Click on the link above, then click on Sponsor Wreath.

-Popup window will open, look to the lower right for Grave Specific and click on it

-A new popup window will open and from here complete the steps.

This is the only way to make sure you have a wreath for a specific gravesite, all other requests are just for general sponsorship and not for individual orders for pickup.

If you have any questions or need help, please message me.

Thanks

Libby

Wreaths Across America

Location Coordinator for Camp Butler National Cemetery

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Reminder if your a veteran or have a family member that is a veteran we are giving a free 40 minute airplane ride at Thorp’s airfield November 11 starting at 10 am to 2 pm.

Help us spread the word to other local veterans as well.

We have 4 airplanes coming and a biplane to honor our local veterans for the free flight as a thank you for their service.

Potluck lunch and several songs to videos already written to local veterans stories will be played.

Every vet attending will receive information to have a song written for free of their service time by a group of Nashville songwriters.

Please call me if you have a veteran interested in attending at 2178532530 as space is limited and filling up fast.

Gos bless our veterans!

VETERANS DAY

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11^TH

FREE HAM & BEANS AT POST 32

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. or when it’s gone!

REMEMBER TO HONOR OUR SISTER

& BROTHER VETERANS

AND THOSE SERVING.

FREE EARLY BIRD LUNCH, Sunday, November 12, Noon – 2 p.m.  Are your 2024 Dues Paid?  If not, you can pay at the door and you and a guest receive a FREE LUNCH, at your American Legion Post 32, 1120 Sangamon Avenue. 

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Veterans Day is right around the corner. Springfield High School’s National Honor Society is looking to give back by raking as many local veterans lawns as possible. If you are a veteran, or know a veteran, please reach out to the contact information below to sign-up.

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FREE Veterans Presentation/Open Door @ Post 32

Wednesday, November 8 2023 | 11:30 AM American Legion Post 32 1120 E Sangamon Ave | Springfield, IL 62702 Call, text or email to sign up: 217-544-4646 or Kelli.Maple@DignityMemorial.com

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2023 Veterans Day "Wall of Honor" sponsored by the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus in the Illinois State Capitol

PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS NOT CONSIDERED A “POLITICAL” MESSAGE BY OUR JUDGE ADVOCATE, SO WE ARE SENDING IT TO OUR MEMBERSHIP.

Thank you!

Dear Veterans and Military Members:

Illinois veterans deserve our utmost honor, respect, and remembrance. They dedicated their lives to protect our country, freedom, and others around the world. While we can never do enough for these brave men and women, small tokens of appreciation can go a long way in honoring them and showing younger generations the impact that our veterans have on the fabric of our country and our lives. 

To show our appreciation for their sacrifices, the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus is showcasing our veterans’ legacy of service. This year, we are encouraging everyone across the state to submit a photograph and written story of any veteran, which will be displayed on the Veterans Day “Wall of Honor” in the Capitol Rotunda from November 7 to November 20. With Veterans Day November 11, it’s a perfect opportunity to tell the amazing stories of our heroes to those who visit our State Capitol.

 

You can help us publicize this effort and encourage Illinoisans to submit a veteran’s name, his/her story, and photograph. Ask them to email a photo and written story (max: 250 words) along with the following information: name, military branch (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, National Guard, Navy) and conflict served (Afghanistan, Iraq, September 11, Gulf War, Vietnam, Korea, WWII, WWI, Peacetime, other). Military photos are preferred but not necessary.

Please email submissions to veteransday@sgop.ilga.gov by November 6. Submissions can also be mailed to Veterans Day “Wall of Honor”, 110D Statehouse, Springfield, IL 62706. For questions, please call (217) 782-7219.

With your help, the Veterans Day “Wall of Honor” will be a touching tribute to our veterans and their families. Thank you!

State Sen. Sally J. Turner

44th Senate District

Casandra "Casie" Blue

Legislative Aide

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Senator Sally Turner

44th District Office

120 S. McLean St. 

Suite E

Lincoln, Il 62656

217.651.8291

cblue@ilsenategop.org

turner@ilsenategop.org

SenatorSallyTurner.com

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6th Annual Campout 4 Homeless Veterans

When: Saturday Nov 4  3:00 - Sunday

Location: 200 N. Grand Ave. Medics First

Weather: 62 ° Low 45°

Daylight Saving time: Remember to Turn clocks BACK at 2:00 AM

6th Annual Campout 4 Homeless Veterans

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When was the last time you treated your family to a nice steak dinner AND donated part of your bill back to a great organization?!? Please mark your calendars for November 19 - 22 to Dine and Donate at the Texas Roadhouse! Please tell your waitstaff you’re there to dine and donate to Gold Star Mission so 10% of your total dinner will be donated back to us!

Make it a Texas Roadhouse night and share this post with all your friends and family!

Always Remember! ~ Never Forget!

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