Events

Nov
11
Tue
City of Chicago Veterans Day Ceremony 2014 @ Soldier Field
Nov 11 @ 10:00 am

The ceremony will once again take place just inside Gate 0 of Soldier Field in front of the Doughboy statue. Along the wall are benches to provide seating and moments of reflection. The benches contain notable quotations regarding the efforts of those who serve our country. Actual Military Medals of Honor representing the various branches of the armed forces are cast into the backrests.

Soldier Field was named as such at the request of Gold Star Mothers to honor those men lost in World War I. The Doughboy statue, originally placed in Garfield Park, was restored and installed in Soldier Field as part of the stadium renovation. Doughboy is an informal term for a member of the United States Army or Marine Corps, especially members of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I.

Veterans Day is the one day set aside to thank and honor living veterans who have served honorably in the military in wartime and peacetime. Originally known as Armistice Day and so declared by President Woodrow Wilson, it was created to mark the signing of the Armistice which ended World War I. Following World War II, it was declared a day to honor all veterans and in 1954, renamed Veterans Day by Congress.

Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Time: 10 am
Location: Soldier Field, Gate 0, 1410 Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL 60605
Admission: FREE
Accessibility: Fully accessible.
Parking; FREE parking is available at the Waldron Parking Deck; exit at 18th Street from Lake Shore Drive.

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

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Jul
25
Sat
Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony @ Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center
Jul 25 @ 12:00 pm
Aug
27
Thu
Vetsville will host the Hon. Minister Louis Farrakhan @ Lawndale Missionary Baptist Church
Aug 27 @ 5:00 pm

A Message From:
“Vetsville”

Dear Fellow Veterans:

Remember the Million Man March 20 years ago. Veterans didn’t have
a platform to speak about veterans issues, benefits and complaints.

Attention All Vets!!!

“Vetsville” will host the Hon. Minister Louis Farrakhan this Thursday,
August 27, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. sharp to establish a veteran platform for the
20th anniversary of the Million Man March in Washington, D.C. All
veterans are welcome to attend this important planning session.

“Vetsville’s” location:
Lawndale Missionary Baptist Church
1227 South Independence Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60623

Parking is available in our lot.
Dumont Moore
“Vetsville Director”
A meal will be served.

Sep
3
Thu
Vietnam Traveling Wall
Sep 3 – Sep 8 all-day

VIETNAM TRAVELING WALL
LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Thursday September 3, 2015 to Tuesday September 8, 2015

at

ROUND LAKE BEACH HOME DEPOT

Northeast Parking Lot

We need Volunteers for the following:

● To build the foundation to support the wall, Sunday August
30th at 8am (Home Depot), exit near the Hot Dog Vendor.
Just bring a hammer!
● Erect the Wall Thursday September 3rd at 9am.
● For the Opening Ceremony, a Color Guard and Rifle Squad.
● To stand watch and answer visitors questions 24 hours a
day (2 hours per person, if we have enough volunteers)
while the Wall is here.
● On Tuesday September 8th, we will have a closing ceremony
at 12pm (noon) and take the Wall down.
● Please contact American Legion Post 1170 at (847) 546-3512
or email Commander Steve Hall at resparks@ameritech.net
if you are interested in helping!

“Thank You”

Sep
19
Sat
Chicago Park District Veterans Field Day @ Lincoln Park - Southfield
Sep 19 @ 10:30 am – 4:00 pm

Chicago Park District
Veterans Field Day

Lincoln Park – Southfield
Saturday September 19, 2015
1030am – 4pm
FREE

Join us for a Field Day in the Park
Refreshments
Music * Basketball * Volleyball
Obstacle Course * Sack Races
Lincoln Park – Southfield
(Across from North Avenue Beach)

NWVU One Stop & Shop VA Benefit & Community Resources Information Meet & Greet @ National Women Veterans United IL Community Women Veteran’s Center
Sep 19 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

NWVU  One Stop & Shop Meet & GreetFor our Vendors:

We are selecting a VARIETY of Vendors and doing major e-blasts every other day to various groups and individuals. This is going to be a GOOD Day for Vendors! Limited Vendor Space.

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For our Comrades, family and friends we look forward to seeing you at the New IL Community Women Veteran’s Center!

Meet & Greet One Stop and SHOP! NWVU always has surprises! Come out and see what we are doing in the and for the Community!

Rochelle Crump, MS CED, President
National Women Veterans United (NWVU)
IL Community Women Veteran’s Center
NEW ADDRESS & Phone – June 1, 2015:
7907 South Racine Chicago, IL 60620
Phone: (872) 731-2150
E-mail: Ladyvets2@yahoo.com

2015 “Women Veterans Continuing Our Legacy of Service”

Catch the Spirit of NWVU in 2014
“Educating, Advocating & Motivating Women Veterans

NWVU One Stop & Shop Meet & Greet Flyer

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Oct
10
Sat
NWVU Awards Luncheon & Fashion Show 2015 @ NIKOS Banquets
Oct 10 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

NWVU AWARDS LUNCHEON & Fashion Show

(Event Supports our Women Veteran’s STAND DOWN)

Saturday, October 10, 2015
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Tickets $40

NIKOS Banquets
7600 S. Harlem
Bridgeview, IL

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