Events

Oct
13
Thu
Salute to the Armed Forces 2016 @ Double Tree Hotel
Oct 13 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

We want YOU!!! Calling all Cook County Veterans, Reservists and Military Personnel to attend this free patriot celebration. Proudly sponsored by 6th District Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy, VITAS Healthcare, Dignity Memorial and the Alsip Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, all branches of serviceman and women will be honored at the ceremony and celebration, Thursday October 13, 2016.

The 6th Annual “Salute to the Armed Forces” will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton in Alsip located at 5000 W. 127th Street. All branches of serviceman and women will be honored for serving their Country with pride and dedication at a ceremony, Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 1 p.m. Doors open at 12:00p.m. All Honorees must pre-register to attend.

A Free Patriotic celebration to salute our Armed Forces Service Men and Women. Share in an afternoon of fellowship and appreciation for your courage and dedication. Those that have served in the United States Armed Forces in war time and peace time will be honored for their contribution and sacrifice to our great Nation. This celebration is proudly presented by Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy, Vitas Healthcare, Dignity Memorial, and Double Tree Hotel by Hilton.

All branches of military service men and women will receive an Honorary “Salute Certificate” and custom designed Brass Commemorative Pin. The Ceremony of Appreciation will also include a Patriot program, POW-MIA Remembrance Service, noted guest speakers, patriot entertainment and Color Guard presentation. Refreshments will be served to all honorees and guests.

Registration is required, If you wish to be honored at this Patriot ceremony. You must register for the event. Please list your name, branch of serve, phone number, email address and number of guests attending. Fax information to 708.389.2240 OR Call Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy’s Office at 312.603.3789. RSVP by October 11th.

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Nov
11
Fri
Strike Force Veterans Day @ Jesse Brown VA
Nov 11 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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Please Veterans Strike Force as they remember and give thanks to those who served. Family and friends are invited to spend time commemorating and celebrating our veterans.

The commemoration will close with a light lunch and music provided by In Full Swing, a 15 piece swing band.

November 11, 2016 – 11AM – 1PM
Jesse Brown VAMC

820 S Damen Ave.
Chicago Il 60612

Kizer Conference Center
2nd Floor of the Damen Pavilion

Feb
4
Sat
Veterans For Unification Meeting February 2017 @ Oak Park Public Library
Feb 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for UnificationJoin Veterans For Unification at their next meeting on February 4, 2017. Veterans For Unification is an Organizational Member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

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Aug
5
Sat
Veterans For Unification Meeting August 2017 @ Oak Park Public Library
Aug 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for UnificationJoin Veterans For Unification at their next meeting on August 5th, 2017. Veterans For Unification is an Organizational Member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

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Aug
11
Fri
98th Anniversary of American Legion, George L Giles Post #87 @ American Legion, George L Giles Post #87
Aug 11 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

98th Anniversary of American Legion, George L Giles Post #87
at the Grand Ballroom in Chicago, IL
Date August 11, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Contact Commander Ashley Shine at 773-363-2920 or ashleyshine5025@comcast.net

Feb
3
Sat
Veterans For Unification Meeting February 2018 @ Oak Park Public Library
Feb 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for UnificationJoin Visit Veterans For Unification website at their next meeting on February 3rd, 2018. Veterans For Unification is an Organizational Member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

Veterans for Unification
February Meeting

Saturday
February 3, 2018

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 Wheel chair Accessible– Public transportation: contact RTA

Guest Speakers:

Dietitian from Hines VA Food and Services

 

Refreshments & Camaraderie

 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
805 Lake Street #198
Oak Park  IL 60301

Mar
24
Sat
VAC Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon 2018 @ Ukrainian Cultural Center
Mar 24 @ 2:00 pm

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“Veterans Helping Veterans”

You are Cordially Invited to the

Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County

Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Awards Luncheon

Saturday, March 24, 2018

2:00 p.m. Sign-In & Cocktail Hour
3:00 p.m. Please be on time and seated, Dinner Served Promptly at 3:00 p.m.!

Ukrainian Cultural Center 2247 West Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60622

Donation: $25.00 per person

Reserve Your Table of 8 Today ($200.00)

Tax Deductible Donations Welcomed

Rochelle Crump, Chairperson Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Awards Luncheon

Relax and have some good food and good fun with good friends”

Please RSVP by March 17, 2018

Make Checks Payable To: Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County or (VACCC)

Mail to: ATTN: Peter Bencak, VAC Treasurer, 2135 W. Potomac Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60622-8270

(773)578-6868 cell

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Jun
2
Sat
Veterans For Unification Meeting June 2018 @ Oak Park Public Library
Jun 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for UnificationJoin Veterans For Unification at their next meeting on June 2nd, 2018. Veterans For Unification is an Organizational Member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

Veterans for Unification
June Meeting

Saturday
June 2, 2018

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 Wheel chair Accessible– Public transportation: contact RTA

Guest Speakers:

Tamara Jordan

 U.S. Senate Aide, Office of Senator Richard J. Durbin

Tom Day

Bugles Across America

Tom will play Taps in honor of our fallen comrades: Bill Krejci and John Monaghan

 

 

Refreshments & Camaraderie

 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
805 Lake Street #198
Oak Park  IL 60301

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Aug
4
Sat
Veterans For Unification Meeting August 2018 @ Oak Park Public Library
Aug 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for UnificationJoin Veterans For Unification at their next meeting on June 2nd, 2018. Veterans For Unification is an Organizational Member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

Veterans for Unification
August Meeting

Saturday
August 4, 2018

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:

Deborah Zajac

Decedent Affairs, Hines VA

Thomas Wendt

Center for Disability and Elder Law

 

Refreshments & Camaraderie

 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
805 Lake Street #198
Oak Park  IL 60301

Aug
19
Sun
American Legion, George L Giles Post #87, 99th Anniversary Dinner
Aug 19 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

99th Anniversary of American Legion, George L Giles Post #87
at the Grand Ballroom in Chicago, IL
Date August 19, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Contact Commander Ashley Shine at 773-363-2920 or 773-742-6003
or email: ashleyshine5025@comcast.net

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