Saturday, July 13, 2024

August Interveterans


Next Meeting of the Interveterans Council of Sangamon County will be 7PM Sep 23, 2024


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Veterans Day at the State Fair Aug 11, 2024

Veterans and their immediate families are admitted to the grounds for free. A veterans parade and activities are some of the highlights for the day. Discounted ride passes for families of military veterans. 

https://statefair.illinois.gov/info/schedules/veteransday.html




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Join FSR/SARA Center for our 7th Annual Campout for Homeless Veterans as we raise awareness of homelessness of our military veterans in our community AND raise funds for the FSR/SARA Center programs, including those dedicated to serving veterans.
Boxes will be provided on site or available in advance from our sponsors. Campout in a simple box, or bring supplies to decorate yours for the contest! Raise the “rent” and get your campsite for the event by collecting pledges or donating to Fifth Street Renaissance!



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Wednesday, August 7, 2024, is National Purple Heart Day

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For anyone (Veteran/non-Veteran), that is interested in becoming a volunteer driver to get Veterans to and from VA appointments. The direct contact for that is Andrea Hooker: andrea.hooker@va.gov .

 

Andrea Hooker

Voluntary Services – Transportation Coordinator

Bob Michel VA

7717 N Orange Prairie Rd

Peoria, IL 61615

309-589-6800 x37279


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Grant Deceased Disabled MIA veteran Dependents




Chatham American Legion Golf Outing Oct 4, 2024

Next Land of Lincoln Honor Flight 
Aug 27

Tickets for Sep 14 Chicken Dinner fund raiser for Land of Lincoln Honor flight to pick up at Bisch Funeral Home.  Tickets must be purchased in advance NLT Sep 6. 

Some people are saying this could be one of the biggest chili competitions around. Come out and help support the Land Of Lincoln Honor Flight! Thanks to all our wonderful sponsors, we have over $1,000 in prize $$ to hand out, along with some cool auction items and of course T-Shirts as well! First time cook, long time cook, come out and try to win some $$$!!!



 Keep your Olympic spirit flying by signing up for the Annual Anchor Boat Club Redneck Olympix!!! A day of fun in the sun! Open to the public! No "real" athletic ability needed for these games, just an aptitude for a day of competitive sports with friends & family. There will be a silent action. ALL PROCEEDS go to Land of Lincoln Honor Flight (what an incredible charity).
We will have LIVE MUSIC after the games featuring the WOLF CRICK BOYS from 5pm - 8pm! Hope to see you there.

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August 24 and 25 Grace Baptist Church Salute to veterans event.




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Thursday, June 6, 2024

July Interveterans

 No meeting in July

Veterans Assistance Commission meeting July 17 in Chatham at 7PM

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The July edition of Veterans Connections where you will learn important information about veterans' benefits and IDVA programs and events:


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Please join us in a heartfelt tribute to honor our veterans at our annual Mass of Remembrance, where all faiths are welcome. Mass will be held at 9 am, Thursday, July 4th, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, to honor the brave men and women who serve and have served our beautiful nation. Please bring a lawn chair for your comfort. In case of rain, we'll gather in the Oak Ridge Cemetery Chapel. For more information, please call: 217-528-6461.




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Veteran Serving Organizations  as well as Veterans and their families are invited to Regional Summit on July 19, 2024



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It is Wreaths Across America “Giving in July“ time. We are encouraging our sponsors to order wreaths in July so we can qualify to be entered into a drawing for 100 free wreaths. If we submit an order for at least 30 wreaths between June 1st and July 31st we will qualify for the drawing in our region.


As of June 20, 2024




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Vietnam Encampments July 13 at the Illinois State Military Museum



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STRIVE researchers at The Ohio State University are conducting a paid research study to compare the effectiveness of two psychological treatments in reducing suicidal thoughts and behaviors among military personnel and veterans. Eligible volunteers will receive 12 to 16 sessions of psychotherapy and complete assessments every three months for two years. Participants can earn up to $522. 
 

Who:  U.S. military personnel and veterans, 18 years or older, experiencing suicidal thoughts or recent suicide attempts.

What:

  • 12-16 therapy sessions
  • Brief surveys and follow-up assessments over two years
  • Participation is entirely virtual with broadband internet access

Why:  To improve treatments for reducing suicide risk and enhance quality of life. Participants can earn up to $522.



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Grant Deceased Disabled MIA veteran Dependents under 18 years old.  

https://veterans.illinois.gov/services-benefits/education/educational-opportunities-for-children.html



 

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Monday, April 29, 2024

Interveterans June

 Next Interveterans Council Meeting Wednesday, 26 June, 2024 at 1900 hours 


Thursday June 6
D-Day Memorial Service, Oak Ridge 11:00 AM


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The Elks and VFW are pairing up for a flag day ceremony this Sunday. Come on out if you are in the area.


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1. June 21 - Educational Center for the Visually Impaired
- 9 Hole Long Bridge Golf Course
- $55 per person ($210 per team)
- Easy Sponsorships ($100 hole sponsor)

2. August 29 - Fundraiser for Land of Lincoln Honor Flight
- 18 Hole The Oaks Golf Course
-  $80 per person
- Great sponsorships
- www.charitygolftoday.com/honorflight2024 (to register)

As always please share with your social media, friends, and family.  Both are for great causes and if you need more information please let me know.

Shawn






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On Saturday Oct 12, 2024 at 10am we will be hosting a Flag Retirement Ceremony with our local AMVETS, VFW, and Civil Air Patrol.
If you would like to attend the ceremony the public is welcome. Please bring your worn American Flags for retirement..
For further informant please give us a call.
Lawrence Miller 217-899-3864



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 The Kuntzman's will need a lot of support as they transition.Below screenshot taken from this link:  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/16037/Overview/?relatedId=0


    

Wreaths Across America Benefit Run Aug 10, 2024. 



Fifth Street Renaissance (FSR)

Shred Event

[Rain or Shine]

Benefiting FSR’s Food Pantry

 

What To Bring:

Bring Up To 7 Bags of Documents to Be Shredded and

Monetary Gift or Non-Perishable Food Items for FSR’s Food Pantry

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When:  Saturday, June 22, 2024 – 9am to 11am

 

Where:  Enter - 1345 North 6th Street

(St. Joseph’s Church Parking Lot)

 

FSR Has Partnered with Affordable Shred

Shred Documents Immediately On-Site

 

Our Appreciation Is Also Extended to St. Joseph’s Church and Mercy Communities



June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day! IDVA is dedicated to spreading awareness about PTSD and providing support for our veterans. Know that there are many resources, care, and treatment options available for you or someone you know who might be suffering from the daily effects of PTSD. Spread the word so everyone can be informed and get the help they deserve if needed!




 

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Interveterans May

No Interveterans Council Meeting in July or August


2024 Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony

Who: Guest Speakers, Mayor Misty Buscher of Springfield, and Corey Idleburg of the

Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.

When: Monday, May 27, 2024, at 2 p.m. Ceremony will last approx. 1 hour.

Where: Camp Butler National Cemetery

Contact: Jimmy Allen, Cemetery Director, 217-492-4070

Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs Camp Butler National Cemetery will host a solemn

Memorial Day ceremony with a wreath laying, accompanied by speeches, a rifle volley, and the playing of

Taps. Music provided by the Springfield Municipal Band with Phillipa Porter (Gold Star Mother) performing

the National Anthem. Color Guard, Rifle Volley, and Taps, will be provided by the Inter-Veterans Burial

Detail of Sangamon County. All members of the local community and our media partners are welcome to

attend.

VA operates 155 national cemeteries and 34 soldiers' lots and monument sites in 44 states and

Puerto Rico. More than 5 million Americans, including Veterans of every war and conflict, are buried in VA

cemeteries. VA also provides headstones, markers or medallions for Veterans buried in state, territorial and

tribal Veterans cemeteries or interred in private cemeteries.

Special Instructions: This will be an outdoor event, please plan accordingly. Media are requested

to contact the cemetery director at 217-492-4070 or via email no later than Friday, May 24th to confirm

attendance.





Everyone is welcome to participate in this event! This Monday on Memorial Day there will be a Ruck March from Oakridge Cemetery to our VFW VFW Lafore Lock Post 755. You do not have to have a ruck to participate. A great way to remember our brothers and sisters on Memorial Day and get a little exercise.



Join us for Military Appreciation Night on July 2nd!
All active duty military and military veterans receive free admission as we'll be recognizing and honoring them throughout the entire night!
We'll also be joined by THE WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter!




Armed Forces Day at the Illinois State Miltary Museum


Springfield Squadron 32, Sons of The American Legion .45 Commemorative Gun Raffle.  Tickets are in booklets of 13, as for every 12 you sell/buy you get a FREE TICKET.  We will have them available at the Post in the office to sign out.  Please help with this.  Also, please spread this email to your family and friends.

 

Thank you,

Jim Peters, Commander

Springfield Squadron #32, Sons of The American Legion



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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Interveterans May

 Next Interveterans Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 1900 hours at the Navy Club.

Veterans Assistance Commission of Sangamon County meets July, 2024 at _____

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From May 7th through 9th, from 12 pm. to 5 p.m. EST, VA and partner service organizations will host a virtual event for recently separated Veterans, transitioning service members, and their families, caregivers, and survivors.
Are you looking to file or get a status on your claim? Sign up for VA health care? Whatever it is, VA and our partners are here to help. Schedule an appointment to speak directly over the phone with VA and get dedicated one-on-one service!

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We are so happy to share our new free Veterans Planning Guides that have all benefits, honors and cemetery info in one place! It also includes all detachable forms you need for requesting medals, flags, memorial certificates, DD214’s, and burial benefits all in one booklet. We cannot wait to share it with everyone!

 

Let me or Dan know if you need ANYTHING else – always. We appreciate you and The Legion so much.

 

Thank you,


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