Events

Jan
19
Sat
January 2013 Meeting @ Montford Point Marine Association
Jan 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will meet Saturday, January 19th, from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at Montford Point Marine Association at 7011 S Vincennes in Chicago.

December was to have been the meeting at which we held nominations to the CVO Board of Directors (the Executive Committee). Elections will be held at the January meeting according to our Bylaws.

See you there.

Bruce Parry
CVO Chair

Feb
16
Sat
February 2013 Meeting @ Montford Point Marine Association
Feb 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will meet this Saturday, February 16th from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the Montford Point Marine Association, 7011 S Vincennes in Chicago.

We’ll be celebrating African American History Month by hearing from two Original Montford Pointers—Mr. James Reynolds and Mr. Stanley Porter—speaking on their history as original African American Marines when the services were still segregated. Be sure to come and hear their impressive stories. Both are recipients of the Congressional Gold Medal for their contributions to the Marine Corps and desegregation.

We will also discuss the upcoming fundraiser in April.

As always, coffee and donuts will be served!

See you there.

Mar
16
Sat
March 2013 Meeting @ Montford Point Marine Association
Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will meet this Saturday, March 16th from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the Montford Point Marine Association, 7011 S Vincennes in Chicago.

A key point on the agenda will be the April fundraiser.

Coffee and Donuts will be served!

See you there.

Apr
20
Sat
Spring Fundraiser Party 2013 @ Montford Point Marine Association
Apr 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Download flyer here

cvo spring fundraiser

Fundraiser Buffet, Show and Raffle for the

Coalition of Veterans Organizations

When: Saturday, April 20th, Noon to 4 PMWhere: Montford Point Marine Association, 7011 S Vincennes in Chicago
(I-90-94: Exit 71st St; turn West; 1st right at light; on right)
(CTA Red Line: Get off at 69th St; 1 block South on Vincennes)Food: by Chef Charles ‘Smudge’ Coleman
band info
Price 25 dollars

cvo logo 224For more information: Charles ‘Smudge’ Coleman at 773-562-6992. 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.

Jun
15
Sat
June 2013 Meeting @ Montford Point Marine Association
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The next meeting of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will be held on Saturday, June 15th from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the
Montford Point Marine Association
7011 S Vincennes in Chicago

We’ll have the agenda out early next week.

Coffee and donuts will be served!

See you there.

Jul
20
Sat
July 2013 Meeting @ Montford Point Marine Association
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The next meeting of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will be held on Saturday, July 20th from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the
Montford Point Marine Association
7011 S Vincennes in Chicago

Aug
31
Sat
August 2013 Meeting @ Montford Point Marine Association
Aug 31 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The next meeting of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will be held on Saturday, August 31st from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the
Montford Point Marine Association
7011 S Vincennes in Chicago

Sep
21
Sat
CVO Meeting Jesse Brown VA at 10 AM @ Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Sep 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

More Info here.

Oct
21
Mon
CVO Action: Stop Cutting the Budget on the Backs of Veterans @ Cook County Building
Oct 21 @ 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm

Very Short Notice: CVO Monday Action: Monday, Oct 21 at 10 AM on the 5th Floor of the County Building in Chicago

CVO is conducting an action to support the Cook County Veterans Assistance Commission (CC VAC). We will meet at 10 AM on Monday, October 21st on the 5th Floor of the County Building, 118 N. Clark Street. We will try to meet with the Finance Committee Chair, John Daley in Room 567 and have them increase the budget of the CC VAC instead of cutting the budget on the backs of veterans!

More Info Here

Oct
26
Sat
Stand Down for Women Veterans 2013 @ Montford Point Marine Association
Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

More info here