Events

Aug
12
Mon
Illinois Warrior Summit 2013 @ Soldier Field
Aug 12 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Event Date
Soldier Field
August 12th, 2013
12 p.m.- 5 p.m.

Parking Information
Free Parking for 1,500 vehicles on South Side of Soldier Field at the Waldron Parking  Deck
Pre-Registration for Attendees
(Fast Track Entrance Line)
Illinoiswarriorsummit.eventbrite.com

Booth & Table Availability
200 tables available, 70 Non Profits,
65 VA Service Stations, 50 Employers,
15 Educational Institutions

More Info Here.

Nov
9
Sat
Welcome Home Austin Veterans Luncheon @ Austin Community Resource Center
Nov 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Welcome Home Austin Veterans. You’re Invited to Lunch November 9 at 12:00 Noon Austin Community Resource Center. More info and flyer here.

May
24
Sat
Chicago Memorial Day Parade 2014 @ Downtown Chicago
May 24 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

We hope to see everyone at the Memorial Day Parade
on Saturday, May 24th. We are Number 19, which means we will DEFINITELY be on TV this year!

Meet up at 11 AM on Wacker Drive between State and Wabash. Again, we are No. 19. Look for us, our signs and our vehicles there. View Map

Everyone is invited! Bring family and friends. You can walk or ride. The Parade is lots of fun and should be over by 2 PM or so. Be on time, we’ll be kicking off early this year due to our low number!

Come out and have fun!!!

May
30
Fri
A Night For Veterans: Honoring All Who Served @ National Veterans Art Museum
May 30 @ 11:00 pm – May 31 @ 3:00 am

A NIGHT FOR VETERANS: HONORING ALL WHO SERVED

MAY 30TH , 2014

FROM 6PM – 10PM

NATIONAL VETERANS ART MUSEUM

4041 N. MILWAUKEE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60641

KEYNOTE SPEAKER JOHN ARENA OF THE 45th WARD

  • Complimentary Appetizers and Drinks
  • Workshops
  • Live Music
  • Resources for Veterans

(This event is FREE and open to the public)

Aug
23
Sat
NWVU Annual Luncheon 2014 @ Nikos Restaurant
Aug 23 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

NATIONAL WOMEN VETERANS UNITED
ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Women Veterans Are Heroes Too!
HONORING WOMEN VETERANS PAST & PRESENT

Saturday, August 23, 2014
12 Noon — 4:00 P.M.

Proceeds support our Annual Stand Down
for homeless and at Risk Women Veterans and “Right Now” Services.

Nikos Banquets

Nikos Restaurant
7600 S. Harlem Ave. Bridgeview, IL
Luncheon Tickets $50 Per Person

Money DUE NO LATER than August 9, 2014
NO Tickets Sold at the Door

Make Checks and Money Orders Payable To:
National Women Veterans United
P.O. Box 20149
Chicago, Illinois 60620

Download Order Form Here!

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NWVU-Luncheon-2014-Flyer

Nov
22
Sat
MPMA Chicago Chapter 2 Presidents Luncheon 2014 @ Crystal Light Banquet Hall
Nov 22 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Montford Point Marine Association, Inc.
Chicago Chapter #2
The Montford Point Marine Association and Ladies’ Auxiliary

Cordially Invite You to Attend Our Annual

President’s Luncheon

Saturday * November 22, 2014 * 1pm-5pm

Crystal Light Banquet Hall
8400 South Cicero Avenue * Burbank, IL 60459

Ticket Donations – $65

For additional information and tickets contact:
Ms. Rochelle Crump at Vet2crump@gmail.com,
Dr. Stacy L. Henderson at Drstacylhenderson@aol.com or
MPMA Chicago Veterans Center (773) 873-6600

Guest Speaker * Presentations * Family Style Dining
Musical Entertainment * Door Prizes * Raffles

Presidents Luncheon 2014 flyer

The Montford Point Marine Association, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit veteran organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Mar
21
Sat
NWVU Luncheon and Awards Gala 2015 @ Marriott Midway Hotel
Mar 21 @ 11:00 am

2015 Luncheon and Gala

Women Veterans Luncheon Conference | 11 AM – 4 PM → *Registration Required (also attend the Awards Gala for $55 per guest. **$10 Discount for attending the Conference) | Click for Details Here

Awards Gala | 6 PM – 12 AM → Purchase Award Gala Tickets online only $65 per guest. | Click for Details Here

Place an AD for the NWVU 10th Anniversary Souvenir Book | Click for Details Here

May
2
Sat
CVO Awards Luncheon 2015 @ Japan Hibachi Grill
May 2 @ 11:30 am – 3:30 pm

 

CVO Fundraiser Party

Fundraiser Party, Buffet, Show, Awards and Raffle for the

Coalition of Veterans Organizations

When: Saturday, May 2nd, 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Where:Japan Grill Buffet, 4817-4827 W 76th St. (76th & Cicero) in Burbank, IL

All You Can Eat!

14 Huge Buffet Bars! Over 450 Items Available! Sushi Bar, Chinese, Japanese,

American & Mexican Cuisine

band info
Price 25 dollars
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For more information: Bruce Parry, 773–320–1859 or Bruce@CoalitionofVets.org. Make checks payable to ‘CVO.’ All donations to CVO are tax-deductible. CVO is a 501(c)3 organization that educates veterans and the public on veterans’ rights and needs, including Full Mandatory Funding and Eligibility for VA healthcare, the end of Veteran Homelessness and full equality of access for all veterans. For more information about CVO, visit our website at www.CoalitionofVets.org or call 773-243-2335.

CVO's Awards Luncheon

Download Flyer

download flyer here

May
23
Sat
Chicago Memorial Day Parade 2015 @ Downtown Chicago
May 23 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

US Seal
chi mem day parade

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!

Aug
18
Tue
U.S. Veterans Resource Expo 2015 @ Soldier Field
Aug 18 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

2015 U.S. Veterans Resource Expo
Tuesday, August 18, 11AM-3PM
Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Dr.

+ Takes place during Opening Day of the 2015 Midwest Valor Games
+ The Resource Expo connects military veterans and their families and service members with over 40 community organizations, agencies and businesses offering assistance with veteran benefits in education, disabilities, housing, legal services, child and family services
+ While not a job fair, become aware of employment opportunities
+ FREE PARKING on Waldron at Soldier Field

Register for the Resource Expo HERE

Download the FLYER

Questions? Contact Special Recreation at special.recreation@chicagoparkdistrict or 312.742.5798

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