5th Annual Veterans Job and Benefits Fair

Date/Time

Tuesday, November 19, 2013
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location:

Contact Information

Details:

Although this is a Veterans fair, it is also open to the general public. This resource fair will offer a variety of services from local to federal governments. Service providers and employers will be available to answer questions in the process of programs particular to their industry.

• This event is free and open to the public
• No registration is needed
• Free parking is available at event location
• For event details, click on: Event Flyer

The Illinois department of Central Management Services (CMS) supports this event. A representative from personnel will be available to distribute information on the process for doing business with the State.

Please visit the Coaltion of Veterans Organizations (CVO) table

The Next Meeting for the Veterans for Unification will be:

Saturday

February 1, 2014

10 – 11:30 AM

Oak Park Public Library

Second Floor, Small Meeting Room

834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL

(Click for directions)

Phone (708) 383-8200

1 block West of Oak Park Ave and about 3 blocks east of Harlem

Street & Indoor parking – WC Accessible – Public transportation: contact RTA

Guest Speakers:

Christy Stanford

MLIS, Pritzker Military Library

Download a flyer and pass it on!

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There will be refreshments available.

We look forward to seeing you.

Please arrive early.

OPEN MEETING. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND.

For More Information Call: 847-827-0835

Veterans for Unification is a not for profit 501c (3) Organization.  All Donations are tax deductible.

Dues are only $20 a year for a great cause: Please join us today.

This organization welcomes all veterans and those who support veterans.

Send your check or money order to:

Veterans for Unification

159 N Marion #198

Oak Park  IL 60301

CVO will be holding its regular March meeting on Saturday, March 15th at the Austin Community Resource Center (the Old Austin YMCA) at 501 N. Central Avenue in Chicago. You asked that we move the meetings around, so we’re holding this one on the West side. Future meetings will be in other areas. The meeting will be from 10 AM to 12:15 PM. Please be on time since we only have the venue for the designated times!

Of course, Coffee and Donuts will be served!

Bring your Individual Dues ($10) or Organizational Dues ($50) to be a member in good standing!

Save the Date! We’re having our Annual CVO Fundraiser on Saturday, May 17th from Noon to 4 PM at the Japan Hibachi Grill at 76th and Cicero. It’s Armed Forces Day! We’ll have live entertainment, an awards ceremony, door prizes and raffles all afternoon! The food there is great! Don’t miss it! Put it in your calendars now and come out and support CVO and veterans. We only have one fundraiser a year and this is it! Tickets are only $25 per person.

We need your support to make CVO the very best we can be! Come and support us at both events!

March 26, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a hiring fair for veteran job seekers, active duty military members, Guard and Reserve members, and military and veteran spouses at the UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Road in Chicago, IL. This event will be a one-of-a-kind FREE hiring fair for both employers and job seekers.

This hiring event is being conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and other local partners.

March 26, 2014
Hiring fair: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Workshop: 8:30 a.m.
UIC Forum
725 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608

Registration

► Job seekers click here.

► Employers click here.

Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon

It is that time once again, so mark your calendars for Saturday, March 29th, 2014, for the 40th Annual Dinner event. The location for this years event located in the Southwest suburbs of Cook County. See your Post Cmdr for Tickets. $25ea/per person. Tables of 8 is preferable, guest or couples also accepted.

Please Make payable to: Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County. Mail to:

VAC F/O: Peter Bencak

2135 W POTOMAC AVE #3

CHICAGO IL 60622-3011

For More Information Please Call,
VAC Office, Abundio “AL” Zaragoza, Superintendent at (312) 433-6010.
Email: abundio.zaragoza@cookcountyil.gov

Location:

VFW Post 6863

7256 W. 63rd Street

Summit, Il 60501

Time:

Saturday March 29, 2014

2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

We hope to see everyone at the Memorial Day Parade
on Saturday, May 24th. We are Number 19, which means we will DEFINITELY be on TV this year!

Meet up at 11 AM on Wacker Drive between State and Wabash. Again, we are No. 19. Look for us, our signs and our vehicles there. View Map

Everyone is invited! Bring family and friends. You can walk or ride. The Parade is lots of fun and should be over by 2 PM or so. Be on time, we’ll be kicking off early this year due to our low number!

Come out and have fun!!!

A NIGHT FOR VETERANS: HONORING ALL WHO SERVED

MAY 30TH , 2014

FROM 6PM – 10PM

NATIONAL VETERANS ART MUSEUM

4041 N. MILWAUKEE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60641

KEYNOTE SPEAKER JOHN ARENA OF THE 45th WARD

• Complimentary Appetizers and Drinks
• Workshops
• Live Music
• Resources for Veterans

(This event is FREE and open to the public)

Montford Point Marine Association Hosts an Army 239th Birthday Celebration‏

Saturday, June 14, 2014

TIME: 4PM – 9PM

PLACE: Montford Point Marine Association 7011 S. Vincennes Ave Chicago, IL

HONORING
ARMY VETERANS and SOLDIERS!
FREE FOOD, MUSIC AND FUN PARTY!

ARMY STRONGHOOAH!