Events

May
15
Thu
Veterans Hiring Expo @ Sears Centre Arena
May 15 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Veterans Hiring Expo May 2014
The Keeling Family Foundation and Support All Veterans Equally would like to extend an invitation to attend the Veteran Hiring Expo www.VeteranHiringExpo.org event on May 15th, 2014 (10a-4p) at the Sears Centre Arena for NO CHARGE.
  • Anyone can register online www.VeteranHiringExpo.org (2-3 minutes)
  • Please see attached flyer for more information
  • Place in bottom notes BEFORE submitting registration final button: FREE Registration
  • Please know that it is First Registered, First Served & 25 tables are left to fill
  • Employers please be prepared to provide open available positions so we can match veterans accordingly and have them apply online before the event
We will find, match, qualify, have veterans & dependants apply online and then send an individual spreadsheet of contact information to employers looking to hire veterans immediately within 14-21 days of online application for the entire year.
We look forward to working with you and have a great week. Thank you!
Aug
16
Sat
August 2014 CVO Meeting @ Montford Point Marine Association
Aug 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will hold it’s next meeting on Saturday, August 16th from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the Montford Point Marine Association, 7011 S Vincennes in Chicago.

We’re going back to Montford Point! Make sure to attend!

We’ll be having a presentation on the Crisis Hot Line from the Jesse Brown Suicide Prevention staff. We’ve received another response from the VA in Washington, DC in response to our letter about the Crisis Hot Line! Come to the meeting and hear the latest! Plus, much more!

Coffee and donuts will be served (as usual)!!

Be early so we can get started on time!

Nov
11
Tue
MPMA Veterans’ Day Celebration 2014 @ Montford Point Marine Association
Nov 11 @ 5:00 pm

Montford Point Marine Association, Inc.
Chicago Chapter #2
Cordially Invites You To Our
Veterans’ Day Celebration
‘Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes’
Tuesday * November 11, 2014 * 5pm
MPMA Veterans Center
7011 South Vincennes Avenue Chicago, IL 60621

Patriotic Tributes * Special Presentations * Fellowship
The Montford Point Marine Association, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit veteran organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Website – www.montfordpointmarineschicago.org

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Nov
15
Sat
November 2014 CVO Meeting @ Jesse Brown VA
Nov 15 @ 10:00 am – Nov 16 @ 12:30 pm

The next meeting of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will be held on Saturday, November 15th from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the Jesse Brown VA in the 2nd Floor Conference Room.

We will have parking validation.

We will have a presentation on Discharge Upgrades by Ray Parrish. Ray is a long-term member of CVO, a trained Veteran Service Officer (VSO) and an expert on Discharge Upgrades. Don’t miss his presentation!

We’ll also have updates on all the CVO activities.

As always, Coffee and Donuts will be served.

We’ll start on time, so plan to arrive early.

Jul
31
Fri
Back 2 School Nights with MPMA Chicago Chapter #2
Jul 31 @ 7:00 pm

Montford Point Marine Association
Chicago Chapter #2

‘Back 2 School Nights’

MPMA Veterans Center
7011 South Vincennes Avenue Chicago, IL 60621

Friday July 31st & Friday August 7th * 7pm

Food * Drink Specials * Door Prizes
Games * Raffles * Dance Music

Please donate school supplies for the
MPMA Chicago Chapter 2 Annual Back2School Picnic
(Saturday * August 29, 2015 * 12pm * Dan Ryan Woods * Grove #14)

The MPMA is a 501c3 non-profit veteran organization. Donations
are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Back to School Nights

Aug
7
Fri
Back 2 School Nights with MPMA Chicago Chapter #2
Aug 7 @ 7:00 pm

Montford Point Marine Association
Chicago Chapter #2

‘Back 2 School Nights’

MPMA Veterans Center
7011 South Vincennes Avenue Chicago, IL 60621

Friday July 31st & Friday August 7th * 7pm

Food * Drink Specials * Door Prizes
Games * Raffles * Dance Music

Please donate school supplies for the
MPMA Chicago Chapter 2 Annual Back2School Picnic
(Saturday * August 29, 2015 * 12pm * Dan Ryan Woods * Grove #14)

The MPMA is a 501c3 non-profit veteran organization. Donations
are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Back to School Nights

Nov
14
Sat
MPMA Chicago Chapter #2 Presidents’ Luncheon @ Niko’s Banquet Hall
Nov 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mar
12
Sat
NWVU Awards Luncheon March 2016 @ Calumet Memorial Hall Post 330
Mar 12 @ 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm

NWVU Awards Luncheon March 2016

Women’s History Month
NWVU Awards Luncheon

Saturday, March 12, 2016 * 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Calumet Memorial Hall Post 330
950 Legion Drive Calumet City, IL 60409

HONORING
LTC (Ret) Renee’ Rouse, Willie M. Rouse, Alice Moore,
LTC (Ret) Carolyn Smith, Carolyn Holliman, Mary
Wright, Jeannie Adams, Doris Holden, LTC Cindi
Dabner, Cynthia Hines, Karen McMillan, Maj (Ret)
Deborah Taylor, Glenda Davis, Sancheaz Solomon,
Beverly Fitch, Glenda Dugar, Patti Caire, Tonya King,
Melissa Farmer, Kendra Dorsey, Yvonne Danzy

Proceeds benefit our Women Veteran’s Center Programs

TICKETS
$35
Non-taxable to the extent of the law

Contact NWVU for tickets
(872) 731-2150
Nwvu.org@gmail.com

Aug
28
Wed
Chicago Tribune August Career Fair @ Carlisle Banquets
Aug 28 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Chicago Tribune Career Fair

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Carlisle Banquets
435 E. Butterfield Road
Lombard, IL 60148

Oct
26
Sat
MPMA Chicago Chapter 2 53rd Anniversary Banquet @ Chicago Lake Shore Hotel
Oct 26 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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The Montford Point Marine Association, Inc., Chicago Chapter 2 (MPMA, Inc.) invites you to join and celebrate its 53rd Anniversary Black Tie Awards Luncheon, October 26, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.

MPMA, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 non-profit veteran service organization established in 1966 to perpetuate the legacy of the Montford Point Marines, the first African Americans who entered the Marine Corps and trained at a segregated boot camp located in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina from 1942-1949.

We hope that you will be able to take part in one or more of the many exciting events we have planned during our 53rd Anniversary Weekend (October 25-27, 2019) in Chicago, Illinois. For more information please visit www.montfordpointmarineschicago.org to experience firsthand the pride we take in supporting our cause and preserving the legacy of the WWII veterans of Montford Point Camp.

Sincerely,
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Sharon Stokes-Parry
President, Chicago Chapter 2
Montford Point Marine Association, Inc.

Saturday October 26th 2019Purchase Banquet Tickets
1pm – 5pm
Please call 773-873-6600 for ticket information or purchase tickets online here.

*This is a Black Tie Affair*
Ticket cost $50.00 Per Ticket

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel
4900 S. Lakeshore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60035

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