Happy Veterans Day to all on behalf of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO)!

Thank you for your service to our country.
Read an article by Bruce Parry "Honoring Veterans on Veterans Day"

CVO Meeting Location Changes on Aug. 22

Here's a change!!!

We are moving the CVO meeting to Malcolm X College on the corner of Damen and Jackson in Chicago. There is plenty of parking in a huge lot on Jackson across from the main entrance to the college. The Blue Line stops at Damen on Congress just south of the college.

We are holding our meeting at Malcolm X in conjunction with Rep. Danny Davis' State of the District meeting on August 22nd. Please show up at 10 AM. More information--room numbers, agenda, etc.--will follow.

That's on Saturday, August 22nd, a week from this Saturday.

See you there!!

CVO Meeting Scheduled for August 22

Join us at our next meeting
August 22 — 10-12:30 AM

NOTE: Special Date Due to NWVU Gala Aug 15

Malcolm X College
on the corner of Damen and Jackson in Chicago
(click for directions)

NWVU 2nd Annual Gala Aug. 15

National Women Veterans United (NWVU)
2nd Annual Formal Affair Honoring Women Veterans Past & Present. — Saturday, August 15, 2009 (more info)

Hilton Oak Lawn Hotel 9333 S. Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL
Tickets $60 — For ticket information contact (312) 458-9130

Senator Roland Burris to attend CVO Meeting

CVO Town Hall Meeting with Senator Roland Burris on April 18^th at 10 AM

MEDIA RELEASE

Chicago—The Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will host a Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, April 18^th from 10 AM until Noon at the Montford Point Marine Association located at 7011 S. Vincennes in Chicago. Senator Roland Burris will attend and numerous other elected and appointed officials have been invited. CVO will present its’ proposed Veteran’s Program and concerns to Senator Burris, a member of the Senate Veteran Affairs Committee. With the changing administration and the recent withdrawal of talk to make veterans pay for their healthcare; veterans are unsure of what to expect. “The talk now of providing more funding to increase the healthcare budget; is refreshing,” said Dr. Bruce Parry, a Vietnam veteran and Chairman of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO). “Senator Burris is new to veterans’ affairs issues and we believe he can represent his veteran constituency better if he knows the issues we are concerned about.” The presentations will be followed by a question and answer with the attended audience anticipated to be more than 100 veterans representing diverse veterans’ organizations.

WHO: Senator Roland Burris (confirmed), numerous invited elected officials, Military

veterans from various organizations; Montford Point Marine Association Chicago Chapter, American Legion, Veterans Strike Force, National Women Veterans United (NWVU), Triple Nickel Parachute Infantry Association, 24^th Infantry Regiment, Veterans of Foreign Wars IL District 2 and post 2024, VetNet, Veterans for Unification, Korean War Veterans of America, AMVETS Chicago Chapter, Filipino-American Veterans of Illinois, 173^rd Airborne Brigade Elite Forces Chapter VI, Country Club Hills Veterans Assistance Commission and other veterans groups.

WHAT: Veteran’s Town Hall Meeting with Sen. Roland Burris

WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 2009 10 AM to Noon

WHERE: Montford Point Marine Association

7011 S. Vincennes

Chicago, IL 60621

Welcome Home Celebration 2009

Jesse Brown VA Medical CenterCombat Case Management Team
Honoring the veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom

When: March 8, 2009

Where: University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Forum
725 West Roosevelt RoadChicago, Illinois 60607

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

All OEF/OIF active duty, veterans, and family are invited for a day of free activities, including:
- Food, Entertainment, Massages and Children’s Games

- Door prizes and other giveaways including tickets donated by Chicago

- Job information and employers hoping to fill vacancies with OEF/OIF veterans

- Information on veterans benefits, health care, and community services to assistveterans in their transition to home and family.

Bring your DD2-14 and registerfor health benefits on-site.

Please call (312) 569-6150 by March 8, 2009, to let us knowhow many adults and children will attend. Download flyer here!

Place of Angels Presentation

MARCH 30, 2009 - Place of Angels Presentation
A Special Presentation to Benefit
The Midwest Shelter For Homeless Veterans
7 p.m., Monday, March 30, 2009
College of DuPage McAninch Arts Center

“… an honorable story, a tribute to vets
that’s simply but beautifully told.”
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
Download Flyer Here!

Veterans' Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance

When: February 14, 2009 6 - 10 PM

Where: Irving Park Baptist Church, 4401 W. Irving Park Rd.

Who: Valentine's Dinner prepared by Chef Charles 'Smudge' Coleman

What: Food, Entertainment, Dancing, Music, Raffles, and Prizes

Entertainment by Jessie Brown VA Chorus "Songs of Honor" directed by

Thadeus Holloway

How Much: All this for just $20 a ticket!!!

For more information contact:

Smudge Coleman at 773-562-6992 or

Bruce Parry at 773-395-3559

Download Flyer Here!