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!

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

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.