Veterans for Unification will meet on November 1, 2014 at the Oak Park Public Library from 10AM to 11:30AM.  Bruce Parry (CVO Chair) will be the guest speaker with entertainment by Ukulele Players of Oak Park.  Refreshment will be available.  more info at: http://veteransforunification.org/vu/

Veterans for Unification is a member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

Veterans for Unification will meet on February 7, 2015 at the Oak Park Public Library from 10AM to 11:30AM.  Samantha Schleiger (MS, Hines VA Dietitics) will be the guest speaker.  Refreshment will be available.  more info at: http://veteransforunification.org/vu/

Veterans for Unification is a member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

Join CVO in the Memorial Day Parade at 11 AM on Saturday, May 23rd. We’ll have vehicles. You can walk or ride. Bring the family! It will be a lot of fun! Wear your CVO hats and shirts!

We’re number 81 and we’re forming up on Wacker Drive between LaSalle and Wells. The kick off is at noon and we march down State Street. You may be on TV. The parade will be over by 2 PM or so.

All member organizations are invited to march with CVO. Join us!

CIRCUIT COURT
OF COOK COUNTY
ELDER JUSTICE CENTER
FREE SENIOR ENRICHMENT SEMINAR SERIES:
VA BENEFITS: WHO GETS WHAT?

• Service – Connected Disability, Medical and Funeral Benefits
• Aid and Attendance Benefit Application Process
• Navigating through the VA System – Federal, State, County

SPEAKERS:

Wendy Cappelletto, Esq.
Office of the Public Guardian, Cook County
VA Accredited Attorney

Amy Delaney, Esq.
Partner, Delaney, Delaney and Voorn
VA Accredited Attorney

Sharon Buchanan
Veteran Service Officer
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Tuesday, July 14, 2015
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Richard J. Daley Center
50 West Washington Street
Courtroom 2005
Chicago, Illinois 60602

TO REGISTER CONTACT:
The Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center
(312) 603-9233

Hon. Timothy C. Evans, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County

Hon. Patricia Banks, Presiding Judge, Elder Law and Miscellaneous Remedies Division

VA BENEFITS – WHO GETS WHAT (July 14, 2015)

CIRCUIT COURT

OF COOK COUNTY

FREE SENIOR ENRICHMENT SEMINAR SERIES:

Recognizing, Preventing and Responding

to Elder Abuse

• Do you have a family member taking advantage of you financially?
• Are you concerned about a friend whose caregiver seems manipulative and controlling?
• Are you a professional working with older adults?
• If you answered yes to one of these questions, this seminar is for you.

SPEAKERS: Holly Zielke

Illinois Department on Aging

Adult Protective Services

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Richard J. Daley Center

50 West Washington Street

Courtroom 2005

Chicago, Illinois 60602

TO REGISTER CONTACT:

The Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center

(312) 603-9233

RECOGNIZING, PREVENTING & RESPONDING TO ELDER ABUSE (July 28, 2015)

Please join Congresswoman Robin Kelly for her Veteran Workshop featuring two panel discussions. The first panel discussion focusing on Veteran access to housing will feature experts providing advice for veteran homeowners. The second panel will focus on finding carriers after service and transitioning your skills from service into the private and public sector. Representatives from federal and local agencies, as well as, Veteran Service Organizations will be present to provide assistance with benefit claims and answer questions.

Registration recommended at:

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/veterans-workshop-on-housing-and-careers-after-service-tickets-17604627916?aff=es2

Join Veterans For Unification at their next meeting on November 7, 2015. Veterans For Unification is an Organizational Member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.
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Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski in partnership with the Cook County Department of Veteran Affairs and the Cook County Assessor’s Office will be hosting a seminar to assist veterans with the Disabled Veterans Exemption application process. Applications will be available from the Assessor’s Office beginning January 27th on the Cook County Assessor’s website (www.cookcountyassessor.com) or by mail.
Disabled Veterans Homeowner Exemption Seminar

Monday, February 8, 2016
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Pub at the MAX
4750 S. Vernon Avenue
McCook, IL 60525

Please use the East entrance.

Veterans MUST bring a copy of their letter from the VA (Veterans Administration) that shows the veterans disability rating to qualify for their exemption.

Commissioner Tobolski will be providing the veteran attendees with coffee and a light buffet. If you have any questions regarding this seminar, please do not hesitate to contact Heather Shore at the Commissioner’s District office at (708) 352-2301 or the CCDVA at (312) 603-6423.

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Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski in partnership with the Cook County Department of Veteran Affairs and the Cook County Assessor’s Office will be hosting a seminar to assist veterans with the Disabled Veterans Exemption application process. Applications will be available from the Assessor’s Office beginning January 27th on the Cook County Assessor’s website (www.cookcountyassessor.com) or by mail.
Disabled Veterans Homeowner Exemption Seminar

The Assessor’s Office and the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs
(www.cookcountyil.gov/veterans-affairs or 312-603-6423) will hold three seminars in February:

• February 8th – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at McCook Athletic & Exposition-Pub at the MAX, 4720 S. Vernon Ave., McCook IL (East side of the building). http://www.max-mccook.com/ (708) 485-1555
• February 16th – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Evanston Vet Center, 1901 Howard St., Evanston, IL. http://www.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=5048 (847) 332-1019
• February 22nd, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 Ravinia Ave., Orland Park, IL;

Veterans MUST bring a copy of their letter from the VA (Veterans Administration) that shows the veterans disability rating to qualify for their exemption.

Commissioner Tobolski will be providing the veteran attendees with coffee and a light buffet. If you have any questions regarding this seminar, please do not hesitate to contact Heather Shore at the Commissioner’s District office at (708) 352-2301 or the CCDVA at (312) 603-6423.

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