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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140920T170000
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SUMMARY:POW-MIA Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Beverly\, Lincoln\, & Oak Hill Cemeteries\nCordially invite you to join us as we\nhonor and remember all POW’s and\nMIA’s in a special service. \nSaturday\, September 20\, 2014\n 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. \nLincoln Cemetery\n12300 S. Kedzie Ave\nChicago\, IL 60655 \nProgram Coordinated By:\nThe National Women Veterans United (NWVU) \nMISSING & UNACCOUNTED\nWW II 73\,000\nKorean 7\,882\nViet Nam 1\,275 \nREMEMBER THEM \n\nThe Department of Defense (DOD) Joint POW-MIA Accountability Command (JPAC) continues to recover and search for our POW and MIA comrades.\n\nOur task here at home is to continue the tribute of awareness and support for some of those families who after more than 50 years are getting that visit from the casualty officers. Let us stay committed to this tribute until they all come home……..\n\nDownload Flyer Here:\n 
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/pow-mia-ceremony/
LOCATION:Lincoln Cemetery\, 12300 S. Kedzie Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140920T123000
DTSTAMP:20140906T090201Z
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SUMMARY:CVO Town Hall Meeting with Elected Reps
DESCRIPTION:The Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will sponsor a Town Hall Meeting on Saturday\, September 20th from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the Montford Point Marine Association\, 7011 S Vincennes in Chicago. We have invited several elected representatives to attend\, including Senators Mark Kirk and Dick Durbin\, Rep. Bobby Rush\, Rep. Danny Davis\, Rep. Tammy Duckworth\, Rep. Luis Gutierrez\, Rep. Robin Kelly\, Rep. Mike Quigley and Alderman Roderick Sawyer. We will be discussing the current crisis at the VA\, the investigation of the Crisis Hot Line instigated by CVO and the need for these representatives to carry out the CVO Veterans Program in order to solve the problems of the VA. \nBe sure to come out! As always\, Coffee and Donuts will be served. \nArrive early so we can get started on time! We’ll be sending out reminders and more information as the date approaches! \nDownload Flyer Below ↓
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/cvo-town-hall-meeting-with-elected-reps/
LOCATION:Monford Point Marine Association\, 7011 S Vincennes Ave\, \, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States
CATEGORIES:CVO Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140918T130000
DTSTAMP:20140906T094027Z
CREATED:20140906T094027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140906T094027Z
UID:1117-1411034400-1411045200@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair September 18 2014
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s “Hiring Our Heroes” Hiring Fair\, scheduled for September 18\, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago\, IL is committed to making this one-of-a-kind FREE hiring fair a win-win for employers and veteran/military spouse job seekers. \nA workshop for veterans and other military job seekers that focuses on resume writing\, tips for successfully navigating hiring fairs\, military skill translation\, and interviewing will start at 8:30 a.m. \nEvent Schedule:\n8:30 a.m. Employment Workshop\n10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Hiring Fair \nRegistration\n► Job Seekers\, Employers\, and Service Organizations: Click here to register. \nIf you have any other questions\, please visit the FAQ page or email at hiringourheroes@uschamber.com. \n  \ndownload flyer
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/hiring-our-heroes-job-fair-september-18-2014/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Chicago\, 151 E Upper Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140823T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140823T160000
DTSTAMP:20140929T070118Z
CREATED:20140726T080159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140929T070118Z
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SUMMARY:NWVU Annual Luncheon 2014
DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL WOMEN VETERANS UNITED\n ANNUAL LUNCHEON\nWomen Veterans Are Heroes Too!\nHONORING WOMEN VETERANS PAST & PRESENT \nSaturday\, August 23\, 2014\n12 Noon — 4:00 P.M. \nProceeds support our Annual Stand Down\nfor homeless and at Risk Women Veterans and “Right Now” Services. \n \nNikos Restaurant\n7600 S. Harlem Ave. Bridgeview\, IL\nLuncheon Tickets $50 Per Person \nMoney DUE NO LATER than August 9\, 2014\nNO Tickets Sold at the Door \nMake Checks and Money Orders Payable To:\nNational Women Veterans United\nP.O. Box 20149\nChicago\, Illinois 60620 \nDownload Order Form Here! \nDownload Flyer ↓
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-annual-luncheon-2014/
LOCATION:Nikos Restaurant\, 7600 S. Harlem Ave\, Bridgeview\, IL\, 60455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140809T123000
DTSTAMP:20140730T050459Z
CREATED:20140730T050459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140730T050459Z
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SUMMARY:NWVU meeting August 2014
DESCRIPTION:Next NWVU Meeting is scheduled for August 9\, 2014 – 10 AM – 12:30 PM at Monford Point Marine Association.
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-meeting-august-2014/
LOCATION:Monford Point Marine Association\, 7011 S Vincennes Ave\, \, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140806T150000
DTSTAMP:20140801T173123Z
CREATED:20140801T173123Z
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SUMMARY:Veteran Hiring Expo August 6 2014
DESCRIPTION:The Keeling Family Foundation-VetTech.US\, Support All Veterans Equally\, Illinois Department of Employment Security\, 85th Support Command\, Pritzker Military Museum & Library and HandsOn Suburban Chicago are collaborating to host the Veteran Hiring Expo: Welcome Home to Careers & Resources on August 6th from 10 A.M. – 3 P.M. @ the Allstate Arena in Rosemont\, IL. \nThe Veteran Hiring Expo: Welcome Home to Careers & Resources event connects military\, veterans and families to benefits\, education\, employment\, housing\, legal\, disability\, mental health\, family/children services and much more. The expo also provides a wonderful networking experience for employers and veteran support organizations which improves business to business relations\, enhances quality support programs and services\, and in turn helps thousands of attendees with future paths. \nThis one-of-a-kind expo is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC for 1\,500 military veterans and families. \n\nFREE Career and resource expo for 1\,500 military\, veterans and families\nFREE Parking available for 1\,500 vehicles\nFREE Food and refreshments for 1\,500 attendees\nFREE Sports tickets to military service members and veterans that attend (2 ea)\nOnsite 40’ VA Mobile Vet Center from VetCenters of Illinois\nOnsite IDES registration and assistance for job seekers in Illinois- www.IllinoisJobLink.com\n50 Employers providing various career opportunities to military\, veterans and families\nSpecial performance of National Anthem by Miss Chicago- Marisa Buchheit\nSpecial performance of Color Guard- 85th Support Command- Arlington Heights\, IL\n\nThank you for supporting our military\, veterans and families!
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/veteran-hiring-expo-august-6-2014/
LOCATION:Allstate Arena\, 6920 N. Mannheim Road\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140730T150000
DTSTAMP:20140721T091518Z
CREATED:20140721T091358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140721T091518Z
UID:1084-1406721600-1406732400@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair July 2014
DESCRIPTION:NONPROFIT HIRING FAIR FOR VETERANS\nWednesday\, July 30\, 2014 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM\nUniversity of Chicago- Ida Noyes Hall\n1212 East 59th Street\, Chicago\, IL 60637 \nJoin us July 30\, 2014 as veterans\, active duty military members\, guard and reserve members\, and military spouses are invited to attend the first Nonprofit Hiring Fair for Veterans. This event\, which is the first in the country\, is specifically designed to present employment opportunities within local nonprofit organizations to the military community.\nThis hiring event is exclusively for nonprofit organizations seeking\nfull time employees\, part time employees\, and interns. \nNon-For-Profits & Employers\nMust register at Hiringourheroes.org \nJOB SEEKERS\nRegister at Hiringourheroes.org\nTo guarantee admission.\nWalk-ins welcome but space not guaranteed. \nDownload Flyer ↓
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/hiring-our-heroes-job-fair-july-2014/
LOCATION:University of Chicago- Ida Noyes Hall\, 1212 East 59th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140714T150000
DTSTAMP:20140709T212947Z
CREATED:20140709T211450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140709T212947Z
UID:1074-1405332000-1405350000@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:H.O.P.E. Job Fair 2014
DESCRIPTION:SAVETHE DATE!\nThe 2014 H.O.P.E. job fair and expo event is presented by the Gardner Initiative to assist in creating a better position of commerce and trade between community members and the contractors and companies who they affect economically. \nEMPLOYERS\nExhibitor space is available. Contact us for details. Don’t miss out on this great recruiting event opportunity! \nJOB SEEKERS\nDress your best\, leave your kids at home and bring your resume. Make a great first impression on employers who are hiring now! \nClick to Download Flyer ↓\nDownload The Hope Job Fair‐ July 14\, 2014\nExhibitor Application Form
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/h-o-p-e-job-fair-2014/
LOCATION:The Legacy\, 11900 S. Loomis\, Chicago\, IL\, 60643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job Fairs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vincent Gilbert":MAILTO:thegardnerinitiativegi@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140712T123000
DTSTAMP:20140630T205227Z
CREATED:20140630T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140630T205227Z
UID:1069-1405159200-1405168200@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:NWVU meeting July 2014
DESCRIPTION:Next NWVU Meeting is scheduled for July 12\, 2014 – 10 AM – 12:30 PM
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-meeting-july-2014/
LOCATION:Monford Point Marine Association\, 7011 S Vincennes Ave\, \, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140703T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140703T230000
DTSTAMP:20140623T111547Z
CREATED:20140623T111310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140623T111547Z
UID:1059-1404403200-1404428400@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Naval Station Great Lakes 4th of July Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Naval Station Great Lakes \nTwo-Day Festival\nJuly 3rd | 4-11 PM \nJuly 4th | 3-10 PM \nFREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC \nLive Music ♦ Food ♦ Carnival ♦ Bingo ♦ Games ♦ Paintball \nFamily Entertainment \nFirecracker 5K Race \nFireworks – July 3rd and 4th ♦ More \nwww.facebook.com/GreatLakes4thofJuly \nDetails: 847-688-2110\, Ext. 484 \nwww.mwrgl.com
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/naval-station-great-lakes-4th-of-july-celebration/
LOCATION:Naval Station Great Lakes\, 601 D Street\, Great Lakes\, IL\, 60088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140614T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140614T210000
DTSTAMP:20140610T121024Z
CREATED:20140610T102101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140610T121024Z
UID:1044-1402761600-1402779600@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:MPMA Chicago Chapter 2 Army 239th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Montford Point Marine Association Hosts an Army 239th Birthday Celebration‏\nSaturday\, June 14\, 2014  \nTIME: 4PM – 9PM \nPLACE: Montford Point Marine Association 7011 S. Vincennes Ave Chicago\, IL \nHONORING\nARMY VETERANS and SOLDIERS!\nFREE FOOD\, MUSIC AND FUN PARTY! \nARMY STRONGHOOAH!
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/mpma-chicago-chapter-2-army-239th-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:Monford Point Marine Association\, 7011 S Vincennes Ave\, \, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140614T150000
DTSTAMP:20140610T101314Z
CREATED:20140610T101207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140610T101314Z
UID:1042-1402750800-1402758000@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:NWVU meeting June 2014
DESCRIPTION:Next NWVU Meeting is scheduled for June 14\, 2014 – 1-3 PM.
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-meeting-june-2014/
LOCATION:Monford Point Marine Association\, 7011 S Vincennes Ave\, \, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140530T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140530T220000
DTSTAMP:20140601T071919Z
CREATED:20140430T005739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140601T071919Z
UID:966-1401472800-1401487200@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:National Veterans Art Museum | A Night For Veterans
DESCRIPTION:A NIGHT FOR VETERANS: HONORING ALL WHO SERVED\nMAY 30TH \, 2014 \nFROM 6PM – 10PM \nNATIONAL VETERANS ART MUSEUM \n4041 N. MILWAUKEE AVENUE\, CHICAGO\, IL 60641 \n \nView Larger Map \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER JOHN ARENA OF THE 45th WARD \n\nComplimentary Appetizers and Drinks\nWorkshops\nLive Music\nResources for Veterans\n\n(This event is FREE and open to the public)
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/national-veterans-art-museum-a-night-for-veterans/
LOCATION:National Veterans Art Museum\, 4041 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Resource Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140517T160000
DTSTAMP:20140512T212054Z
CREATED:20140512T212006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140512T212054Z
UID:998-1400328000-1400342400@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:CVO Awards Luncheon 2014
DESCRIPTION:Event Registration Online for CVO’s Armed Forces Day Awards Luncheon powered by Eventbrite\n \nFundraiser Party\, Buffet\, Show\, Awards and Raffle for the \nCoalition of Veterans Organizations \nWhen: Saturday\, May 17th\, Noon to 4 PM \nWhere:Japan Grill Buffet\, 4817-4827 W 76th St. (76th & Cicero) in Burbank\, IL \nAll You Can Eat! \n14 Huge Buffet Bars! Over 450 Items Available! Sushi Bar\, Chinese\, Japanese\,\nAmerican & Mexican Cuisine \n \n\n \nFor 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. \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/cvo-awards-luncheon-2014/
LOCATION:Japan Hibachi Grill\, South Cicero Avenue & West 76th Street\, Burbank\, il\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140515T160000
DTSTAMP:20140512T220003Z
CREATED:20140512T215606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140512T220003Z
UID:1002-1400148000-1400169600@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Hiring Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Keeling Family Foundation and Support All Veterans Equally would like to extend an invitation to attend the Veteran Hiring Expo www.VeteranHiringExpo.org event on May 15th\, 2014 (10a-4p) at the Sears Centre Arena for NO CHARGE.\n\n\n\nAnyone can register online www.VeteranHiringExpo.org (2-3 minutes)\nPlease see attached flyer for more information\nPlace in bottom notes BEFORE submitting registration final button: FREE Registration\nPlease know that it is First Registered\, First Served & 25 tables are left to fill\nEmployers please be prepared to provide open available positions so we can match veterans accordingly and have them apply online before the event\n\n\n\nWe will find\, match\, qualify\, have veterans & dependants apply online and then send an individual spreadsheet of contact information to employers looking to hire veterans immediately within 14-21 days of online application for the entire year.\n\nWe look forward to working with you and have a great week. Thank you!
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/veterans-hiring-expo/
LOCATION:Sears Centre Arena\, 5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy\, Hoffman Estates\, IL\, 60192\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140502T220000
DTSTAMP:20140411T070711Z
CREATED:20140411T070711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140411T070711Z
UID:953-1399057200-1399068000@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:May 1st Friday Bid Whist Set
DESCRIPTION:The May 1st Friday Bid Whist Set\nis being played in honor of\nMilitary Appreciation Month \nFriday * May 2\, 2014 * 7pm\nMPMA Veterans Center * 7011 South Vincennes Avenue \nComrades! Join us for a night of\nfood\, fun\, fellowship and fundraising!!! \nWe need all Veterans of the…\nArmy * Navy * Marines * Air Force * Coast Guard\nfor\nRoll Call * Coin Challenges * Armed Forces Hymns\nCadence Calls Competition \nWear your service colors with pride!!! \nHosted by:\nMs. Rochelle Crump\, MPMA Chicago Chapter #2 Executive Council\nand\nDr. Stacy L. Henderson\, MPMA National Queen\, 2013-14\n‘Donations to the MPMA Scholarship Fund are greatly appreciated’ \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/may-1st-friday-bid-whist-set/
LOCATION:Monford Point Marine Association\, 7011 S Vincennes Ave\, \, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140424T140000
DTSTAMP:20140224T154120Z
CREATED:20140224T154010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140224T154120Z
UID:868-1398333600-1398348000@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Sexual Assault Awareness Month Veterans Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 23rd\, 2014 \nTime: 10am to 2pm\nLocation: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center\n820 South Damen Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\n2nd Floor\, Damen Pavilion “Catwalk” \nThis event is open to Veterans and those who serve Veterans. VA and\nVet Center representatives will be present to answer questions about\nMST treatment services\, women’s health services\, and VA benefits.\nCommunity organizations will also be present to share information\nabout community based sexual assault survivor resources and\ndomestic violence resources. Please direct questions or RSVP’s to\njenny.garretson@va.gov\nVeterans Resource Fair
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/sexual-assault-awareness-month-veterans-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Jesse Brown VAMC\, 820 S. Damen \, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Resource Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140409T120000
DTSTAMP:20140403T115037Z
CREATED:20140403T112934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140403T115037Z
UID:943-1397034000-1397044800@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Prairie State Veterans Services Fair 2014
DESCRIPTION:Veterans Services Fair\n\nApril 9\, 2014\n9 a.m. to 12 p.m.\nLocation: Conference Center\, 202 S. Halsted\, Chicago Heights\, IL 60411\nPlease Visit the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) table.\n\nConnecting Veterans and Their Families to Resources\, Community Resources\, Housing Information\, Veterans Benefits Administration\, Veterans Service Organizations\, General Health Screenings\, Legal\, and much more. \nQuestions\, please contact Georges Sanon\, gsanon@prairiestate.edu or Paul Pipik\, veteran center coordinator\, (708) 709-3567. \nDownload flier.
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/prairie-state-veterans-services-fair-2014/
LOCATION:Prairie State College Conference Center\, 202 S. Halsted\, Chicago Heights\, 60411\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140329T190000
DTSTAMP:20140310T085400Z
CREATED:20140303T104412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140310T085400Z
UID:905-1396101600-1396119600@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:VAC Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County 40th Annual Dinner\nIt is that time once again\, so mark your calendars for Saturday\, March 29th\, 2014\, for the Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon. The location for this years event located in the Southwest suburbs of Cook County. See your Post Cmdr for Tickets. $25ea/per person. Tables of 8 is preferable\, guest or couples also accepted. \nPlease RSVP By March 15\, 2014 \nPlease Make payable to: Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County. Mail to: \nVAC F/O: Peter Bencak\n2135 W POTOMAC AVE #3\nCHICAGO IL 60622-3011 \nFor More Information Please Call\,  \nVAC Office\, Abundio “AL” Zaragoza\, Superintendent at (312) 433-6010.\nEmail: abundio.zaragoza@cookcountyil.gov \nLocation: \nVFW Post 6863\n7256 W. 63rd Street\nSummit\, Il 60501 \nTime: \nSaturday March 29\, 2014 \n2:00 PM – 7:00 PM \n\nDownload Flyer Below↓
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/vac-40th-annual-dinner/
LOCATION:VFW Post 6863\, 7256 W. 63rd Street\, Summit\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140329T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140329T130000
DTSTAMP:20140207T092551Z
CREATED:20140129T200758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140207T092551Z
UID:829-1396089000-1396098000@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Women's History Month Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The National Women Veterans United (NWVU) and Jesse Brown VA Women’s Program cordially invites you to “Celebrating Women of Courage\, Character and Commitment.” Honoring Women Veterans and Service Women to commemorate Women’s History Month. \nFree Raffles\, Veterans Information and Inspiration! \nNWVU is “Educating\, Advocating and Motivating Women Veterans.” \nRSVP: (312) 458-9130 \nWhen:\nSaturday\, March 29 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM\nWhere:\nJesse Brown VA Medical Center 820 S Damen Ave 2nd Floor Chicago\, IL 60612 \nDownload flyer ↓
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/womens-history-month-celebration/
LOCATION:Jesse Brown VAMC\, 820 S. Damen \, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140326T140000
DTSTAMP:20140315T145220Z
CREATED:20140315T144525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140315T145220Z
UID:913-1395828000-1395842400@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair March 2014
DESCRIPTION:Chicago\, IL\n\nDate Event: March 26\, 2014 \nJoin us March 26\, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a hiring fair for veteran job seekers\, active duty military members\, Guard and Reserve members\, and military and veteran spouses at the UIC Forum\, 725 W. Roosevelt Road in Chicago\, IL. This event will be a one-of-a-kind FREE hiring fair for both employers and job seekers. \nThis hiring event is being conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation\, and other local partners. \nMarch 26\, 2014\nHiring fair: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.\nWorkshop: 8:30 a.m.\nUIC Forum\n725 W. Roosevelt Road\nChicago\, IL 60608 \nRegistration\n\n► Job seekers click here. \n► Employers click here. \n\nFor registration questions\, please visit our FAQ page or email us at hiringourheroes@uschamber.com. \nClick here to view the event flyer.
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/hiring-our-heroes-job-fair-march-2014/
LOCATION:Univ. of Illinois at Chicago Forum\,  725 W. Roosevelt Road\, chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job Fairs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140318T120000
DTSTAMP:20140224T155724Z
CREATED:20140224T155724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140224T155724Z
UID:871-1395133200-1395144000@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Correlation between PTSD and High Risk for Suicide Among Veterans
DESCRIPTION:In the United States there are over 36\,000 deaths from suicide each year\, making Suicide the 10th leading cause of death in America today. Among those completed suicides U.S. Veterans account for 20% percent or 1 in every 5 suicides. One of the main differences between a Veteran and Civilian is exposure to violent and traumatizing events.  Approximately 1/3 of OIF/OEF Veterans accessed mental health services in their first year post-deployment\, many suffering from the effects of PTSD. This lecture will cover assessment of suicide risk\, symptoms of PTSD and interventions that can be utilized with this high risk population of U.S. Veterans. \n  \nObjectives: \nBy participating in this training you will learn: \nThe scope of the problem of suicide. \nSuicide risk for the Veteran population \nPTSD and TBI implications for Suicide Risk \nProfile of a high risk patients \nSome of the signs and symptoms of suicidal thinking \nHow to identify a persons who may be at risk \nSome of the signs and symptoms of suicidal thinking \nSafety Plans and Interventions \n  \nThe cost of this workshop is $25 and 2.5 CEUs will be provided. A light breakfast will also be provided. \n Mental Health America of Illinois is excited to host Mariann Blacconiere\, LCSW!!   \n\n\n\n\nGet more information \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now! \n\n\n\n\nI can’t make it
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/correlation-between-ptsd-and-high-risk-for-suicide-among-veterans/
LOCATION:Mental Health America of Illinois\,  70 East Lake Street\, chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140315T120000
DTSTAMP:20140207T092147Z
CREATED:20140207T092147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140207T092147Z
UID:862-1394877600-1394884800@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Washington\, DC Women's History Month Program 2014
DESCRIPTION:Washington\, DC\nWomen’s History Month Program\nWomen In Service for America Memorial\nLocation of Memorial is at the Gateway to Arlington National Cemetery\nSaturday\, March 15\, 2014\n10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/washington-dc-womens-history-month-program-2014/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140308T123000
DTSTAMP:20140304T063523Z
CREATED:20140207T090650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140304T063523Z
UID:861-1394272800-1394281800@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:NWVU meeting March 8\, 2014
DESCRIPTION:Next NWVU Meeting is scheduled for March 8\, 2014. \nLocation: Jesse Brown VA 820 S Damen 2nd Floor
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-meeting-march-8-2014/
LOCATION:Jesse Brown VAMC\, 820 S. Damen \, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140208T123000
DTSTAMP:20140207T090251Z
CREATED:20140205T165404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140207T090251Z
UID:844-1391853600-1391862600@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:NWVU meeting February 8 2014 Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:The February Meeting Has Been Cancelled. \nNWVU will have the next meeting scheduled for March 8\, 2013.  Please check back for location. \nIf you would like to order a jacket please bring or forward size and what you want on the first line (name) free second line is $5 and etc.jackets are $80 for sizes s-× large. 2x is $85. \nIf you have an agenda item for the meeting please forward the information. \nOn agenda – Women’ s History Month program at Women’s Memorial. (I have the Washington DC air line tickets and will bring with me.) \nThere is still time to go to DC! Check the Southwest airlines website and join us! \nRemember January – December is always Recruitment month! Bring a lady vet to the meeting…… \nOn agenda – Please pick up Carson coupons and plan to sell coupons at Mall….Dr Edwards will bring available dates!!! There are 2 February holidays…… \nOn agenda – Dr. Webb-Booker – We need full detail information for Friday\, February 28th Color Guard request. \nOn agenda -March 29\, 2014 Women’s History Month Program at Jesse Brown VA \nPending legislation\nWashington State NWVU\nNWVU Flag\nNWVU Congressional Charter\nNWVU QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER\nAND MORE…….. \nROCHELLE
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-meeting-february-8-2014/
LOCATION:Monford Point Marine Association\, 7011 S Vincennes Ave\, \, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140111T123000
DTSTAMP:20140103T042725Z
CREATED:20140103T042344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140103T042725Z
UID:775-1389434400-1389443400@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:NWVU Meeting January 11\, 2014
DESCRIPTION:The Next National Women Veterans United Meeting is\nSaturday\, January 11\, 2014\n10:00 am – 12:30 p.m.\nMontford Point Marine Association\n7011 S. Vincennes Ave\nChicago\, IL\n\nCatch the Spirit of NWVU in 2014\n “Educating\, Advocating & Motivating Women Veterans”\n\n\nRochelle Crump\, President\, MS CED\nNational Women Veterans United\nP. O. Box 20149 \nChicago\, IL 60620\n\nVet2crump@gmail.com\n\nPhone-(312) 458-9130\, e-mail- Ladyvets2@yahoo.com
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-meeting-january-11-2014/
LOCATION:Monford Point Marine Association\, 7011 S Vincennes Ave\, \, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131228T123000
DTSTAMP:20131220T113606Z
CREATED:20131220T112611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131220T113606Z
UID:755-1388224800-1388233800@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:NWVU Meeting December 28\, 2013
DESCRIPTION:The Next National Women Veterans United Meeting is\nSaturday\, December 28\, 2013\n10:00 am – 12:30 p.m.\nMontford Point Marine Association\n7011 S. Vincennes Ave\nChicago\, IL\n\nBring a healthy snack!\n\nRochelle Crump\, President\, MS CED\nNational Women Veterans United\nP. O. Box 20149 \nChicago\, IL 60620\n\nVet2crump@gmail.com\n\nAdvocating\, educating and motivating women veterans\n\nPhone-(312) 458-9130\, e-mail- Ladyvets2@yahoo.com
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-meeting-december-28-2013/
LOCATION:Monford Point Marine Association\, 7011 S Vincennes Ave\, \, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131116T170000
DTSTAMP:20131220T114936Z
CREATED:20131115T145930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131220T114936Z
UID:733-1384606800-1384621200@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Montford Point President’s Luncheon Fundraiser 2013
DESCRIPTION:MONTFORD POINT\nMARINE ASSOCIATION \nCHICAGO CHAPTER II \nPRESIDENT’S LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER \nGuest Speaker: “Art Norman of NBC 5” \n \nSaturday\, November 16\, 2013 \n1:00 pm – 5:00 pm \nEvent Location: \nMONTFORD POINT MARINE ASSOC. \n7011 S. Vincennes Ave \nChicago\, IL \nRAFFLE TICKET DONATION: $50.00 \nLUNCHEON TICKET DONATION: $20.00 \nContact: \nWENDELL FERGUSON – 773-852-8878 \nSHARON STOKES-PARRY -773-220-7487 \nCHICAGO MPMA – 773-873-6600
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/montford-point-presidents-luncheon-fundraiser-2013/
LOCATION:Monford Point Marine Association\, 7011 S Vincennes Ave\, \, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131026T140000
DTSTAMP:20130902T154325Z
CREATED:20130902T154233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130902T154325Z
UID:672-1382778000-1382796000@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Stand Down 2013
DESCRIPTION:National Women Veterans United \nMontford Point Marine Association \nSAVE THE DATE & DONATE!\nContact: (312) 458-9130 – To donate\, volunteer\,\nparticipate as a resource vendor or register as a veteran.\nPre- Veteran’s Day Stand Down\nFor\nWomen Veterans \nSaturday\, October 26\, 2013\n9:00 am – 2:00 pm\n \nEvent Location:\nMONTFORD POINT MARINE ASSOC.\n7011 S. Vincennes Ave\nChicago\, IL \nResources\, Raffles\, Clothes\, Food etc.\nFREE! FREE! \nNEED:\nNew and clean gently used clothes\, shoes\, belts\, purses\, jewelry\, monetary gifts\, raffle gifts\, non-perishable food \nWANTED:\nSponsors for Breakfast and Lunch! \nDonation Drop off Dates:\nEvery Friday & Saturday\nBeginning: Friday\, September 6\, 2013\nEnding: Saturday\, October 11\, 2013\nFriday’s 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nSaturday’s 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m \nDrop off location:\nMontford Point Marine Association\n7011 S. Vincennes Ave Chicago\, IL \nContact: (312) 458-9130 – To donate\, volunteer\,\nparticipate as a resource vendor or register as a veteran. \nDownload Flyers Below
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/stand-down-2013/
LOCATION:Monford Point Marine Association\, 7011 S Vincennes Ave\, \, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stand Down
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130914T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130914T160000
DTSTAMP:20130703T140211Z
CREATED:20130703T135226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130703T140211Z
UID:569-1379158200-1379174400@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:NWVU 6th Annual Gala Awards Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The NWVU Will have their 6th Annual Gala Awards Luncheon.  The theme for this year is: Honoring Women Past and Present Perservering • Surviving • Thriving. Ads are available for event program. More Info Here.
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-6th-annual-gala-awards-luncheon/
LOCATION:Oak Lawn Hilton Hotel\, 9333 S. Cicero Ave.\, Oak Lawn\, IL\, 60453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala
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