Events

Feb
16
Sat
February 2013 Meeting @ Montford Point Marine Association
Feb 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will meet this Saturday, February 16th from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the Montford Point Marine Association, 7011 S Vincennes in Chicago.

We’ll be celebrating African American History Month by hearing from two Original Montford Pointers—Mr. James Reynolds and Mr. Stanley Porter—speaking on their history as original African American Marines when the services were still segregated. Be sure to come and hear their impressive stories. Both are recipients of the Congressional Gold Medal for their contributions to the Marine Corps and desegregation.

We will also discuss the upcoming fundraiser in April.

As always, coffee and donuts will be served!

See you there.

Feb
26
Tue
Presidents Day Veterans Employment and Resource Fair @ JESSE BROWN VA MEDICAL CENTER
Feb 26 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

February 26, 2013
Tuesday, 9:00am—2:00pm

“Honored to serve … those who served”

The Illinois Department of Employment Security in partnership with
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
invites you to participate in this event.

JESSE BROWN VA MEDICAL CENTER
820 S. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60612

2nd Floor Conference Center, Damen Pavilion

Veterans attending must be registered on IlliniosJobLink.com. Please bring resume and identification to verify proof of veteran status.

IDES VA Presidents Day Employment and Resource Fair 2013 Flyer

Mar
16
Sat
March 2013 Meeting @ Montford Point Marine Association
Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will meet this Saturday, March 16th from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the Montford Point Marine Association, 7011 S Vincennes in Chicago.

A key point on the agenda will be the April fundraiser.

Coffee and Donuts will be served!

See you there.

Jun
15
Sat
June 2013 Meeting @ Montford Point Marine Association
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The next meeting of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will be held on Saturday, June 15th from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the
Montford Point Marine Association
7011 S Vincennes in Chicago

We’ll have the agenda out early next week.

Coffee and donuts will be served!

See you there.

Jul
20
Sat
July 2013 Meeting @ Montford Point Marine Association
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The next meeting of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will be held on Saturday, July 20th from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the
Montford Point Marine Association
7011 S Vincennes in Chicago

Aug
31
Sat
August 2013 Meeting @ Montford Point Marine Association
Aug 31 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The next meeting of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will be held on Saturday, August 31st from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the
Montford Point Marine Association
7011 S Vincennes in Chicago

Sep
21
Sat
CVO Meeting Jesse Brown VA at 10 AM @ Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Sep 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

More Info here.

Oct
17
Thu
Chicago Job Fair @ Congress Plaza Hotel
Oct 17 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

More info here

Oct
21
Mon
CVO Action: Stop Cutting the Budget on the Backs of Veterans @ Cook County Building
Oct 21 @ 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm

Very Short Notice: CVO Monday Action: Monday, Oct 21 at 10 AM on the 5th Floor of the County Building in Chicago

CVO is conducting an action to support the Cook County Veterans Assistance Commission (CC VAC). We will meet at 10 AM on Monday, October 21st on the 5th Floor of the County Building, 118 N. Clark Street. We will try to meet with the Finance Committee Chair, John Daley in Room 567 and have them increase the budget of the CC VAC instead of cutting the budget on the backs of veterans!

More Info Here

Nov
19
Tue
5th Annual Veterans Job and Benefits Fair @ Northwest Middle School Gynasium
Nov 19 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

5th Annual Veterans Job and Benefits Fair

Date/Time

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

Location:

Northwest Middle School Gynasium
5252 W. Palmer St., Chicago, IL 60639

Contact Information

Commissioner Edwin Reyes Office
3061 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL  60618
Office: (773) 588.1129
Fax: (773) 588.1267
lourdes.garcia@cookcountyil.gov or greateravondale@gmail.com

Details:

Hosted by: Cook County Commissioner Edwin Reyes, District 8
Supported by: The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) – Bureau of Personnel

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