America’s veterans are some of our nation’s bravest, hardest-working men and women. Help show them the appreciation they deserve with the Greenlight A Vet campaign, a visible, national support movement for our veterans.
Simply change one light to Green in a visible location and keep it shining every day as a symbol of appreciation and support for our veterans. Then, if you wish, share your support by taking a picture of your Green light and posting it using the hashtag #greenlightavet.
Keep a Green Light Shining!
http://greenlightavet.com
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Romeoville Sam's Club Veterans Day Breakfast
Sam’s Club, 460 S. Weber Road in Romeoville, is hosting a Veterans Day Breakfast for veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday, November 11, from 8 to 9 am. Please RSVP by Monday 11/9/15 to Patty at 815-221-4739.
In addition, Sam’s Club Romeoville will give a $25 gift card to active and retired military persons joining or renewing a Sam’s Plus membership, or a $15 gift card to those joining or renewing a Sam’s Savings membership, in addition to a Welcome Package that includes a 30-pack of Holiday Greeting Cards, a Rotisserie Chicken, Reser’s Main Street Bistro Scalloped Potatoes, and more.
Please join them for this generous offer. Sam’s Club hosts a nice breakfast!
In addition, Sam’s Club Romeoville will give a $25 gift card to active and retired military persons joining or renewing a Sam’s Plus membership, or a $15 gift card to those joining or renewing a Sam’s Savings membership, in addition to a Welcome Package that includes a 30-pack of Holiday Greeting Cards, a Rotisserie Chicken, Reser’s Main Street Bistro Scalloped Potatoes, and more.
Please join them for this generous offer. Sam’s Club hosts a nice breakfast!
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Turkey Bucks / Ham Bucks
The Holiday season is rapidly approaching and it’s time to spread cheer through the gift of giving. Lockport’s Jewel-Osco has partnered with Lockport VFW Post 5788 and American Legion John Olson Post 18 to help support veterans and their families in need. We are calling on you to help us make a difference.
Volunteers will be able to solicit donations at the store, 16625 W. 159th St., from now through the holiday season. Volunteers need not be members of the Posts. Post-affiliated and supported groups (Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts) are welcome to help and earn community service hours.
We are asking volunteers to work for an hour or as long as they desire. We can collect outside the entrances or in the store at the entrances or exits, during the store's business hours. Simply go to the Service Desk to pick up a donation can and return it to the desk for totaling. 100% of the donation will go to the VFW and Legion to purchase and distribute dinners to local veterans and their families. We are asking for $1, $5 and $10 tax-exempt donations, but any amount of donations are accepted.
Turkey Bucks will run through Thanksgiving and Jewel will continue with Ham Bucks until Christmas. Ham Bucks will operate on the same basics as Turkey Bucks.
Please volunteer a few hours of your time to assist in this heart-warming endeavor!
Volunteers will be able to solicit donations at the store, 16625 W. 159th St., from now through the holiday season. Volunteers need not be members of the Posts. Post-affiliated and supported groups (Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts) are welcome to help and earn community service hours.
We are asking volunteers to work for an hour or as long as they desire. We can collect outside the entrances or in the store at the entrances or exits, during the store's business hours. Simply go to the Service Desk to pick up a donation can and return it to the desk for totaling. 100% of the donation will go to the VFW and Legion to purchase and distribute dinners to local veterans and their families. We are asking for $1, $5 and $10 tax-exempt donations, but any amount of donations are accepted.
Turkey Bucks will run through Thanksgiving and Jewel will continue with Ham Bucks until Christmas. Ham Bucks will operate on the same basics as Turkey Bucks.
Please volunteer a few hours of your time to assist in this heart-warming endeavor!
Friday, October 9, 2015
Veterans' Breakfast at Plainfield American Legion
Please join hosts Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and Senetor Pat McGuire for an informational Veterans’ Breakfast on Wednesday, October 21, from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. The breakfast will be held at the Plainfield American Legion Hall, 24741 W. Renwick Rd., Plainfield, IL. US Marine Corps Major Charles “Lynn” Lowder will be the guest speaker, along with various representatives from state agencies. The Breakfast is complimentary for veterans. A link to the pdf flier is found under this site’s Popular Pages at the right.
If you have any questions about the Breakfast, please contact Robin at 815-207-4445. If you plan to attend, please RSVP no later than Wednesday, October 14. To RSVP, please contact Samantha at 815-254-4211.
Veterans' Breakfast
If you have any questions about the Breakfast, please contact Robin at 815-207-4445. If you plan to attend, please RSVP no later than Wednesday, October 14. To RSVP, please contact Samantha at 815-254-4211.
Veterans' Breakfast
Annual Upstate Luncheon, 2015
A reminder to all VFW Auxiliary members that Districts 3, 4, 5, 16, 18, and 19 will be having their annual Upstate “The Sky’s the Limit When helping Our Veterans” luncheon on Saturday, October 24, 2015, hosted at our Lockport Post #5788. The luncheon begins at 11:30 am. Department President Barbara Howard will be appreciated in the Aisle of Honor at the event.
The cost of each ticket is $18.00. The deadline for ticket orders is Friday, October 16, 2015. Tickets must be ordered prior to the event — they will not be available for purchase at the door. Pre-ordered tickets will be held at the door for guests. The luncheon will be buffet-style and will have open seating with 8 guests per round table. A cash bar will be available. The theme is a “Sock Hop” so feel free to dress in your best 50’s outfit!
Contact Karen S. for information about purchasing your ticket(s) or leave a message through the About Us link in the right column. Again, the ticket-ordering deadline is Friday, October 16.
Please make it a priority to try to attend, and welcome our Department President to her annual Upstate Luncheon.
The cost of each ticket is $18.00. The deadline for ticket orders is Friday, October 16, 2015. Tickets must be ordered prior to the event — they will not be available for purchase at the door. Pre-ordered tickets will be held at the door for guests. The luncheon will be buffet-style and will have open seating with 8 guests per round table. A cash bar will be available. The theme is a “Sock Hop” so feel free to dress in your best 50’s outfit!
Contact Karen S. for information about purchasing your ticket(s) or leave a message through the About Us link in the right column. Again, the ticket-ordering deadline is Friday, October 16.
Please make it a priority to try to attend, and welcome our Department President to her annual Upstate Luncheon.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Homer Harvest Days, 2015
Please join the Auxiliary at their fundraising / information table at Homer Harvest Days, September 12-13.
Homer Harvest Days is held at Historic Trantina Farm. The fest features food, live music, old-fashioned entertainment and games, children's activities, living history and pioneer demonstrations, a petting zoo, pony rides, antique tractors, hay rides, and artisan and unique craft vendors. It offers a unique view into a simpler and more rural era.
Trantina Farm is located at 15744 W. 151st Street in Homer Glen (near I-355 and 159th St - east of Gougar Road in Homer Township). Operating hours of the fair are Saturday, September 12th from 11 to 6, and Sunday, September 13th from 11 to 5.
We hope to see you there!
Homer Harvest Days
Homer Harvest Days is held at Historic Trantina Farm. The fest features food, live music, old-fashioned entertainment and games, children's activities, living history and pioneer demonstrations, a petting zoo, pony rides, antique tractors, hay rides, and artisan and unique craft vendors. It offers a unique view into a simpler and more rural era.
Trantina Farm is located at 15744 W. 151st Street in Homer Glen (near I-355 and 159th St - east of Gougar Road in Homer Township). Operating hours of the fair are Saturday, September 12th from 11 to 6, and Sunday, September 13th from 11 to 5.
We hope to see you there!
Homer Harvest Days
Saturday, August 29, 2015
The "New" VFW Auxiliary
You may have noticed some recent changes to this Blog - a new title, a new logo, and some new names for our links. These changes reflect the recent historical event to offer membership equality for all military families.
On July 20, 2015, delegates to the VFW’s 116th National Convention in Pittsburgh voted to to extend the same membership opportunity of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW to eligible males. On August 21, John A. Biedrzycki Jr., the National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, added his official signature to the new congressional charter of the Auxiliary organization. According to a recent press release, “It’s an exciting time to be a member of the Auxiliary,” said VFW Auxiliary National President Francisca Guilford. “Women comprise nearly twenty percent of our nation’s military, and this change allows all spouses, fathers, grandfathers, sons, grandsons. and brothers to serve others in honor of their veteran.”
The Ladies Auxiliary VFW has changed its official name to the VFW Auxiliary. We are now the VFW Auxiliary to Post 5788.
In the near future, this Blog will be migrated to a new URL, reflecting this new membership profile. Accordingly, our e-mail address will also be changed. We will announce the migration when it is completed and will most likely keep both URLs in play for a period of time. Your Webmaster is a volunteer. Just give me a little time to get it done....
We look forward to this exciting time for our Auxiliary, and the furthering of our commitment to this nation’s veterans and military personnel.
On July 20, 2015, delegates to the VFW’s 116th National Convention in Pittsburgh voted to to extend the same membership opportunity of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW to eligible males. On August 21, John A. Biedrzycki Jr., the National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, added his official signature to the new congressional charter of the Auxiliary organization. According to a recent press release, “It’s an exciting time to be a member of the Auxiliary,” said VFW Auxiliary National President Francisca Guilford. “Women comprise nearly twenty percent of our nation’s military, and this change allows all spouses, fathers, grandfathers, sons, grandsons. and brothers to serve others in honor of their veteran.”
The Ladies Auxiliary VFW has changed its official name to the VFW Auxiliary. We are now the VFW Auxiliary to Post 5788.
In the near future, this Blog will be migrated to a new URL, reflecting this new membership profile. Accordingly, our e-mail address will also be changed. We will announce the migration when it is completed and will most likely keep both URLs in play for a period of time. Your Webmaster is a volunteer. Just give me a little time to get it done....
We look forward to this exciting time for our Auxiliary, and the furthering of our commitment to this nation’s veterans and military personnel.
Friday, August 28, 2015
Youth Writing Competitions, 2015
Patriot’s Pen / Voice of Democracy
It’s the time of year again for two of our favorite youth writing competitions, Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy, geared to showcase the patriotism of today’s students!
Patriot’s Pen, Grades 6 - 8
Theme: What Freedom Means to Me
300 to 400 word original essay
VFW Patriot’s Pen Page
Voice of Democracy, Grades 9 - 12
Theme: My Vision for America
Original essay and audio recording of essay on CD (3 to 5 minutes long)
VFW Voice of Democracy Page
More information can be found through the links to the VFW National Website Pages or on the application form, downloadable on the VFW sites as well as under this site’s Popular Pages. Entrants are eligible for cash prizes. All entries and applications must be turned in to your local VFW Auxiliary (Patriot’s Pen) or VFW Post (Voice of Democracy) by the deadline NOVEMBER 1.
We hope to see some inspired entries!
It’s the time of year again for two of our favorite youth writing competitions, Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy, geared to showcase the patriotism of today’s students!
Patriot’s Pen, Grades 6 - 8
Theme: What Freedom Means to Me
300 to 400 word original essay
VFW Patriot’s Pen Page
Voice of Democracy, Grades 9 - 12
Theme: My Vision for America
Original essay and audio recording of essay on CD (3 to 5 minutes long)
VFW Voice of Democracy Page
More information can be found through the links to the VFW National Website Pages or on the application form, downloadable on the VFW sites as well as under this site’s Popular Pages. Entrants are eligible for cash prizes. All entries and applications must be turned in to your local VFW Auxiliary (Patriot’s Pen) or VFW Post (Voice of Democracy) by the deadline NOVEMBER 1.
We hope to see some inspired entries!
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Reminder: The Moving Wall in Lockport, August 20-24
The Moving Wall, a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be in Lockport this week, Thursday, August 20 through Monday, August 24. It will be at the Lockport American Legion John Olson Post 18, 15052 Archer Avenue, Lockport. The moving Wall is open continuously during these days (24-hours) and is open to the public. Assistants will be available to help look up name locations on the Wall.
The Opening Ceremony is Thursday, August 20, at 6 p.m. sharp. It promises to be very moving, with several Community Organizations honoring those Vietnam Veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
This is a wonderful way to honor our Vietnam Veterans.
www.themovingwall.org
The Opening Ceremony is Thursday, August 20, at 6 p.m. sharp. It promises to be very moving, with several Community Organizations honoring those Vietnam Veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
This is a wonderful way to honor our Vietnam Veterans.
www.themovingwall.org
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Auxiliary August Monthly Meeting at American Legion Post 18
Heads Up! The Auxiliary August monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, August 6th at 6 pm (our regular day and time) at the Lockport American Legion John Olson Post 18 instead of at our home Post.
The move in this month's location is due in part to a scheduling conflict at our Post, but also to help acclimate us with the location of the Vietnam Moving Wall events, August 20 through 24. The Moving Vietnam Wall, a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be the focus of the August meeting. Note that this meeting may last a little longer than normal because of the amount of information to be covered. Please bring your personal date-planners to the meeting so we can successfully staff the Vietnam Moving Wall event as needed.
The American Legion Post is located at 15052 Archer Avenue, Lockport.
The move in this month's location is due in part to a scheduling conflict at our Post, but also to help acclimate us with the location of the Vietnam Moving Wall events, August 20 through 24. The Moving Vietnam Wall, a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be the focus of the August meeting. Note that this meeting may last a little longer than normal because of the amount of information to be covered. Please bring your personal date-planners to the meeting so we can successfully staff the Vietnam Moving Wall event as needed.
The American Legion Post is located at 15052 Archer Avenue, Lockport.
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Be Cool with Fundraiser Can Coolers!
Show your support with a VFW-themed can cooler! Available in red and royal blue, these are collapsible can coolers, able to be flattened for storage or transfer when not in use. Both sides of the coolers show “Honoring Our Vets” in white.
Can coolers are $2. Contact a member of the Ladies Auxiliary or send us an e-mail to get yours, and beat the summer beverage heat in style!
Can coolers are $2. Contact a member of the Ladies Auxiliary or send us an e-mail to get yours, and beat the summer beverage heat in style!
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Special Discount at JCPenney July 1-5
JCPenney will be giving a special 5% discount to military personnel and their families from July 1 through 5 as a way of saying “Thank You” for their service. The special discount can be combined with other coupons and special offers. Active Duty military personnel, reservists, National Guard members, military retirees, VA recipients, and immediate family members are eligible. A valid Military or VA ID must be shown to receive the discount. Note: Levi’s, Nike, and Sephora items are exempt from the special discount.
Homer Fest Beer Tent, June 27, 2015
Join in the fun at the Homer Community Fest, June 25-28, 2015, Homer Glen, IL Featured will be music, local food vendors, and carnival rides. Please be sure to join Lockport VFW Post 5788 and its Ladies Auxiliary as they serve at the beer tent on Saturday evening from 6 pm until midnight. During this time, enjoy the music of Infinity, one of the most successful cover bands in the Chicago area.
Homer Fest is located at the northeast corner of 151st and Creme. Please refer to their website for more information. We hope to see you there!
www.homerfest.com
Homer Fest is located at the northeast corner of 151st and Creme. Please refer to their website for more information. We hope to see you there!
www.homerfest.com
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Old Canal Days Parade
Lockport VFW Post 5788 and its Auxiliary have been invited to participate in this year's Old Canal Days parade on Friday, June 19. We will be riding in a 2- to 2-1/2-ton Army truck for the parade. If you would like to be a part of this fun, please meet at the Post parking lot at 5:30 p.m. on the 19th. The parade officially starts at 7:00, so this will give us time to get there and be placed in our spot for the parade. Please sign up at the Post prior to this event if you plan to participate.
Poppy Days: May 23-24, 2015
Lockport VFW Post 5788 will be focusing on Poppy Days on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, 2015. Volunteers are needed for both of these days. Poppies and containers will be available at the Post from 7:30 a.m. onward for both of these days.
For logistics purposes, it is best if you can let us know of your participation in advance. There is a sign-up sheet at the Post for time slots and locations. If necessary, you may call in your preference. If you cannot pre-sign for a time and location, walk-ins on the 23rd and 24th are always welcome.
Wearing of poppies to honor our fallen soldiers is taken from the poem
In Flanders Fields, written in 1915 by John McCrae.
For logistics purposes, it is best if you can let us know of your participation in advance. There is a sign-up sheet at the Post for time slots and locations. If necessary, you may call in your preference. If you cannot pre-sign for a time and location, walk-ins on the 23rd and 24th are always welcome.
Wearing of poppies to honor our fallen soldiers is taken from the poem
In Flanders Fields, written in 1915 by John McCrae.
Friday, May 15, 2015
The Moving Vietnam Wall Comes to Lockport, August 20-24
The Moving Vietnam Wall, a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be in Lockport this August at the Lockport American Legion John Olson Post 18. It will be there from Thursday, August 20 through Monday, August 24. It will be open to the public. Opening Ceremonies will be Thursday, August 20, at 6 p.m. We may be called upon to volunteer for this event, so please leave those dates open if you can. The American Legion Post is located at 15052 Archer Avenue, Lockport.
This is a wonderful way to honor our Vietnam Veterans.
www.themovingwall.org
This is a wonderful way to honor our Vietnam Veterans.
www.themovingwall.org
VFW Post 5788 Ladies Auxiliary Officers, 2015
The following is a list of the current officers of the VFW Post 5788 Ladies Auxiliary: President: Karen Szynkowski; Secretary: Debbie Errico; Treasurer: Wendy Kelm; Chaplain: Carol Picciolo; Senior Vice: Ethel Rodriquez; Junior Vice: Annette Eichorst; Conductress: Allison Eichorst; Guard: Lorrell Toscano; Trustees: Jackie Connolly, Joyce Shostack, Vicky Gress; Patriotic Instructor: Allison Eichorst; Americanism / Patriot's Pen Chairperson: Lorrell Toscano. Thank you for your volunteerism!
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Winter Clothing in Spring
As we move into the season of garage sales and spring cleaning, this is a reminder that the Winter Clothing Drive is year 'round! If you have any new or used ADULT-sized winter coats, hats, gloves, boots, or blankets, consider donating them to Lockport VFW Post #5788 for winter distribution to the Joliet-area homeless.
Clothing can be can be dropped off at the VFW Post (address is at bottom of page). A pick-up for your items can also be arranged. Please call the Post (phone number is also below) or leave a message through the About Us link in the right column.
Clothing can be can be dropped off at the VFW Post (address is at bottom of page). A pick-up for your items can also be arranged. Please call the Post (phone number is also below) or leave a message through the About Us link in the right column.
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