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Join Half Acre and the American Legion as they host their Tattler Fest BBQ!
Where: American Legion Tattler Post 4355 N Western Ave, Chicago
When: Monday May 30th
Time: 3pm – Midnight
Montford Point Marine Association
Chicago Chapter 2
Honors our Army Veterans and Soldiers!
Free Food, Music, and Fun.
Saturday, June 11, 2016
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
7011 S Vincennes Ave
Chicago IL 60621
The next meeting of CVO will be on this Saturday, June 18th from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in the Conference Room on the 2nd Floor.
We will discuss the press conference we held on May 24th, organized by former alderman Jim Balcer and others. It outlined a veterans program for candidates in the 2016 elections. CVO had major input.
And more…
As always, coffee and donuts will be served and parking will be validated.
Come out and support CVO!
The next meeting of CVO will be on this Saturday, July 16th from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in the Conference Room on the 2nd Floor.
We will discuss the current state of the VA and veterans affairs.
As always, coffee and donuts will be served and parking will be validated.
Come out and support CVO!
2016 Symposium on Women and the Military, August 5th, 9:00am-1:pm, Malcolm X Community College, Chicago, IL
Connect. Network. Build Community!
- Build your network to expand your support system
- Connect with women who served and still serving
- Advocate for Female Servicemembers, Women Veterans, Military Spouses, Military Caregivers
- Leverage the collective voices of a unified military community
Keynote Speaker:
Brigadier General Alicia Tate-Nadeau
Executive Director, City of Chicago
Office of Emergency Management and Communications
Assistant Adjutant/ Director of the Joint Staff
Illinois National Guard
Symposium cost is free, continental breakfast and lunch provided.
Register now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-symposium-on-women-and-the-military-tickets-25329749964
Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Indian Boundary Park
2500 W. Lunt Ave., Chicago IL 60645
(773) 764.0338
Fee: Free
Age Range: 18 and up
For individuals that are U.S. Military Veterans. This event is one of three dance competitions for military couples to participate in to be invited to a grand finale. This event is in partnership with Veterans Upward Bound. One participant per couple must have a DD214 or other military verification to be eligible. To submit proof of service call Michelle Smith at 312-462-7533.
CVO has a new meeting day and time: We’re meeting on Wednesday, August 17th from 7 to 9 PM at the Jesse Brown VA in the 2nd floor Conference Room. As usual, parking will be validated.
The agenda will include a CVO history by Bruce Parry, former CVO Chair and a thorough discussion of the future of CVO: New People, New Energy, A New Way Forward!
As always, coffee and donuts will be served, even though it’s at night.
Make sure you attend this important, CVO-changing meeting!
The Next meeting of CVO will be this coming Wednesday, September 21st at 7 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of Jesse Brown VA (820 S Damen in Chicago). CVO is rebuilding; be part of it and come out to the meeting!
Coffee and Donuts — as usual — will be served!
We need help with the Newsletter. If you have Publisher, Illustrator, InDesign or even Pages, and can help lay out our Newsletter every other month, we need your help. Please let Bruce know at Bruce@CoalitionofVets.org that you’re willing to step up. He’ll give you all the details.
See you at the meeting!
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.