Events

Oct
24
Sat
Buffalo Troopers Chicago MC – Black Tie Event @ Westin O'Hare
Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm – Oct 25 @ 12:00 am

On behalf of our president Kenneth “Dreamaker” Thomas and the Buffalo Troopers MC of Chicago, we would like to extend an invitation to you and your organization to attend our Black Tie Affair on October 24th 2015. We will be awarding $3,000 to high school seniors and the proceeds from this affair will go towards awarding other college bound students in our community who are in need of financial assistance.

Please consider attending or a donation would be greatly appreciated.

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Oct
30
Fri
Elgin Community College Resource and Job Fair @ Elgin Community College Building J Events Center
Oct 30 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

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Nov
14
Sat
MPMA Chicago Chapter #2 Presidents’ Luncheon @ Niko’s Banquet Hall
Nov 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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Dec
12
Sat
Chicago Park District to host a Veteran’s Resource Fair @ Welles Park
Dec 12 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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Feb
11
Thu
Chicago Park district Resource Fair @ Maggie Daley Park
Feb 11 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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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

Mar
26
Sat
VAC Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon 2016 @ VFW Post 6863
Mar 26 @ 2:00 pm

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

It is that time once again, so mark your calendars for Saturday, March 26, 2016, for the 41st 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 RSVP By March 14, 2016

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 26, 2016

2:00 PM | Cocktail Hour

3:00 PM | Dinner will be served

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VAC CC Luncheon 2016

Jun
18
Sat
MPMA Chicago Chapter 2 50th Anniversary Banquet @ Chicago Lake Shore Hotel
Jun 18 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 19 @ 12:00 am

Buy TicketsDear Community Friend and Veteran Supporter:

The Montford Point Marine Association, Inc. (MPMA, Inc.) invites you to join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, June 18, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.

MPMA, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 non-profit veteran service organization established in June 1966 to perpetuate the legacy of the first African Americans who entered the Marine Corps. Our membership is open to veterans of all of the Armed Forces. Our purpose is to support education, advocate veteran programs, and promote community service. Now in existence for close to fifty years, MPMA, Inc. continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the community.

In order to meet our mission and provide services within our community, we rely on the generosity of individuals and businesses. So we’re asking for your support by placing an ad in our 50th Anniversary Journal. Your generosity will make a huge difference by allowing us to continue our community work and would be a great way to show your ongoing support to our Association and the legacy of the Montford Point Marines.

Again, we hope that you will be able to take part in one or more of the many exciting events we have planned during our 50th Anniversary Weekend (June 17-19, 2016) 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,
Sharon Stokes-Parry
Sharon Stokes-Parry
President, Chicago Chapter 2
Montford Point Marine Association, Inc.

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MPMA 50th Banquet Flyer

Aug
23
Tue
Veteran Resource Fair at Soldier Field @ Soldier Field
Aug 23 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Aug
5
Sat
Apostolic Church of God Family & Friends Festival @ Apostolic Church of God
Aug 5 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm