Events

Oct
24
Sat
Veterans Benefits Workshop @ VFW Post 1197
Oct 24 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Veterans Benefits Workshop @ VFW Post 1197

New Date! October 24

Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 restrictions, the date of the VFW Benefits workshop was changed to Saturday, October 24.

  • When Saturday, October 24, 2020, 0900-1500 Sign in Breakfast 0800-0900
  • Where VFW Post 1197 645 S. River St., Batavia, IL 60510
  • Cost Registration $20 Includes Continental Breakfast & Lunch

Pay by Mail?
Make Check to VFW Post 1337
PO Box 24
Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Limited seating
please register early at http://www.vetworkshop.org/register.html

 

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Jan
25
Mon
Town Hall Meeting with Suzanne Gordon @ ZOOM
Jan 25 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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Start: Monday, January 25, 2021 4:00 PM Central Standard Time (US & Canada) GMT-06:00)

This Meeting is on Zoom

Town Hall Meeting with Suzanne Gordon, author of Wounds of War: How the VA Delivers Health, Healing, and Hope and The Battle for Veterans’ Healthcare: Dispatches from the Front Lines of Policy Making and Patient Care and Senior Policy Analyst, Veterans Healthcare Policy Institute.

How to Push the Biden Administration to Reverse VA Privatization and Move Forward on Strengthening the VA for all Veterans and Their Families and Communities.

Suzanne will discuss the effort to undermine the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) by outsourcing patient care to the private sector. She will discuss the impact this will have on VHA as an integrated healthcare system. This will include a brief discussion of current and future legislation. The danger this poses to veterans and the need to mobilize against it will be emphasized.

Suzanne will discuss the most effective ways for veterans and their supporters to mobilize to reverse the privatization of the VHA, improve and strengthen it, and how to lobby for expanded services offered to veterans and their families, including the issue of “bad paper” discharges. VHA’s Fourth Mission (as a backup to the Public Health Care System) will also be discussed.

The session is scheduled for approximately one hour and there will be a question and answer period.

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Apr
21
Wed
April 2021 CVO meeting via Zoom
Apr 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
April 2021 CVO meeting via Zoom

The next meeting of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations will be held on Zoom on Wednesday, April 21st from 7 to 9 PM Central / 8-10 PM Eastern.

This is an Election Meeting and elections to the CVO Executive Committee will be held.

We will have a presentation by Mr. Gerald Yamada, President, Japanese American Veterans Association (JAVA), on the history and role of Japanese American Veterans. Join us for this important and interesting presentation!

Other agenda items will include updates on working to achieve Dental Care for All Veterans and the associated bill HR 914 and other CVO activities.

Registration is required to attend this Meeting.

Registration will be open the week of the meeting.

May
19
Wed
May 2021 CVO meeting via Zoom
May 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
May 2021 CVO meeting via Zoom

Save the Date!

The next meeting of CVO will be on Zoom at 7 PM on Wednesday, May 19th.

Registration is required to attend this meeting.

We will post the agenda—with key presentation points—as soon as it becomes available.


CVO is online! CVO – like all organizations should – is protecting its members in this period of home sheltering and social distancing. We will continue to meet and work for veterans and their families! We are doing this by continuing to meet in ways that utilize the technology available to carry out the CVO mission: The Coalition of Veterans Organizations is a group of individuals and member organizations whose purpose is to advocate for and educate veterans and the public on issues that impact veterans and their families.

 

Jun
16
Wed
June 2021 CVO meeting via Zoom
Jun 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
June 2021 CVO meeting via Zoom

The next meeting of CVO will be on Zoom on this coming Wednesday, June 16th at 7 PM. Information for connecting on Zoom is below.

Registration is required to attend this meeting.

We will post the agenda—with key presentation points—as soon as it becomes available.


CVO is online! CVO – like all organizations should – is protecting its members in this period of home sheltering and social distancing. We will continue to meet and work for veterans and their families! We are doing this by continuing to meet in ways that utilize the technology available to carry out the CVO mission: The Coalition of Veterans Organizations is a group of individuals and member organizations whose purpose is to advocate for and educate veterans and the public on issues that impact veterans and their families.

 

Aug
7
Sat
2021 Combined Veterans Luncheon & Expo
Aug 7 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

2021-Expo

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Proksa Park, 3001 S Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402, Berwyn, United States

Date and time:

August 7, 2021
12pm – 5pm

Combined Veterans Luncheon & Expo, will be in its FOURTH year. This year we have a potential list of 100 exhibitors, all organizations and companies that help veterans and the community. We are also adding a job fair to assist employment-seeking veterans. To receive a FREE meal, served by Mission BBQ, veterans must present proof of Service such as a VA ID card, current VSO Membership card, a DD 214 with appropriate State ID, or any identification that proves he or she is a veteran.

Non-veterans pay $15 for their meal. Every meal bought pays for a veteran’s meal as well.

If you can assist us with a financial donation we can feed more veterans. A donation of $50.00 will help us feed 8-10 veterans. A donation of $100.00 will help feed 16-20 veterans, etc.

As a way to thank our sponsors, a large sponsor banner will be displayed at the event. You can display your or your company’s information for all the attendees to see those who helped make the event successful.
If you would like to make a donation, send it to:
CVB Expo
Combined Veterans of Berwyn
P.O. Box 182
Berwyn, IL 60402

Combined Veterans of Berwyn is a 501(c )19 tax exempt veterans service organization. Tax info available upon request.

 

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Nov
3
Wed
Military Veterans Career Fair
Nov 3 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

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CAREER FAIR
FALL INTO A NEW CAREER
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd,
Brought to you by Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce
Rivers Casino, Home Depot, AMITA Health, American Legion Post 36, Planet Fitness Harper & Oakton Community College,
Daily Herald Media Group

Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the regional business community presents: VETERANS BACK TO WORK CAREER FAIR OPENING RECEPTION. This RECEPTION is specifically targeting Military, Veterans, Spouses and Dependents who are looking for new work opportunities in the region.

More Information Here

ADMINISTRATION
CUSTOMER SERVICE
HOSPITALITY
FINANCIAL
LOGISTICS
MANUFACTURING
MEDICAL
MANAGEMENT
SALES & MARKETING
IT
SECURITY & POLICE
AND MORE!
MUST BE A MILITARY VETERAN, SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT OF VETERAN TO ATTEND THE RECEPTION FROM 3-4PM!

All veteran attendees that pre- register in advance and attend will get entered in a drawing for a BRAND NEW Laptop computer that includes Microsoft Office and prizes will be drawn that day! This private Veteran reception will give you exclusive time with HR reps. in the region before the Career Fair opens to the public.

Deadline to Register is November 2nd

CAREER FAIR TIPS
Bring several copies of your resume (if you don’t have a resume we will have an information sheet for you to fill out)
Come prepared
Dress appropriately
Prioritize the employers you are most interested in
Be flexible
Allow yourself adequate time

Nov
4
Thu
DuPage Veteran’s Resource Fair
Nov 4 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
DuPage Veteran's Resource Fair

DuPage Veterans Resource Fair – November 4, 2021, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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May
28
Sat
Chicago Memorial Day Parade 2022
May 28 @ 11:00 am

Chicago’s Memorial Day Parade honors all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.

The Wreath Laying Ceremony will begin at 11am on Daley Plaza (Dearborn and Washington Streets). The parade will step off at noon and proceed south on State Street from Lake Street to Van Buren Street. The Chicago parade is considered one of the largest Memorial Day parades in the nation. Since 1870, Memorial Day parades have graced the streets of Chicago. Wreath Laying Ceremony begins at 11 am; Parade begins at 12 Noon

May
29
Sun
National Rolling Thunder XXXIV MidAmerica POW/MIA Parade
May 29 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
National Rolling Thunder XXXIV MidAmerica POW/MIA Parade

Join Illinois Rolling Thunder Chapters on Sunday, May 29th, 2022, for the MidAmerica Rolling Thunder XXXIV demonstration parade. No Entry Fee!

Departure at 10am!

Purpose of the 54-mile ride is to remind our government to keep searching for our 82,000+ missing servicemen and women.

The ride will pass through Hines VA Hospital to Cantigny Park and to 1st Infantry Museum at 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton Illinois.

Food, Vendors, Music, RT XXXIV pins & patches and 1st Infantry Museum Tours available.
Location Assemble, James A. Lovell FHCC, 3001 Green Bay Road, North Chicago (Enter south parking lot from Green Bay Road south of RT 137)
Address 3001 Green Bay Road    [Map]
City North Chicago
State ILLINOIS
Zip 60064
Contact Phone (847) 915-8428 – Wayne Kirkpatrick
Contact Email wkirkpa177@aol.com

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