ARLINGTON VFW POST 981 REPRESENTS THE COMMUNITIES OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS - BUFFALO GROVE - PALATINE - ROLLING MEADOWS - WHEELING, ILLINOIS
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| ARLINGTON VFW POST 981 REPRESENTS THE COMMUNITIES OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS - BUFFALO GROVE - PALATINE - ROLLING MEADOWS - WHEELING, ILLINOIS
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VFW Post 981 meets in person at American Legion Post 208 in Arlington Heights on the FIRST Wednesday of each month starting 7:00 PM and also streams our meeting via ZOOM. If you wish a ZOOM invitation, please email the post at vfwpost981@gmail.com. About the Veterans of Foreign Wars The
VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American
War and the Philippine Insurrection founded local organizations to
secure rights and benefits for their service. These chapters
were
merged in 1914 to form the VFW which was incorporated in
1918.
There are currently 1 million men and women who belong to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Why You Should Join the Veterans of Foreign Wars After
serving
our country eligible veterans deserve access to VA Benefits and
payments for service-related disabilities. The VFW, through our
Service Officers, are the best source for applying and getting these
benefits. When you become part of the VFW, your voice is heard. Your have access to resources that will answer your questions and advise you about your rights. And you will be among those who know what you experienced. Without a large organization fighting to get and keep what you earned, you could wind up with nothing!
About VFW Post 981 The Post was chartered
as
Arlington VFW Post 981 in Arlington Heights, IL in 1922 Here is video of the Arlington Heights Board of Directors
presenting then Sr. Vice-Commander Mike Smogor with a proclamation honoring
the Post on its 100th year anniversary. October 3 2022 Arlington Heights Board Meeting Monthly meetings are followed by a supper and beverages provided by the Post. There is usually one outside outing for Post members every few months, costing Post members and their guest a nominal amount, most of the expense being subsidized by the Post. We have gone to baseball and hockey games, movies and held a picnic. Our Christmas party features an open bar, appetizers, gourmet meal, and entertainment, once again at a nominal cost to our members. VFW Post 981 Supports Veterans & Active Duty Troops The
Post supports and participates in
events benefiting veterans and active duty
troops. Some of the organizations that received money from our
Poppy Day activities include K9's for Veterans, North Chicago
Veterans Closet, Help USA Troops, and Bravehearts Therapeutic Center. We raise money through Poppy sales and sales of caps and stickers to the public to be used only for veteran and service member relief. As a Post we march in Arlington Heights Memorial Day, providing a 21-gun salute at the ceremonies, and 4th of July and other parades in the suburbs we represent. Our
color guard pays tribute to departed members of our Post. It
participates in various activities that honor fellow
veterans and our country. Two members of our Color Guard,
Commander Dale Berg and Stewart Abbink, are also members of Distrct 4
Color Guard which presented the colors at the January 8 Bear/Viking
game:
District 4 Presentation of Colors Bear-Vikings Game Jan. 8 2023 You can see pictures from some of our various Post activites and read our Award-winning Newsletter here (Newsletters & Post Activities) Membership Post Scholarship Grants Please click on the following link for information about and the application for the annual scholarship grants awarded by Post 981. (SCHOLARSHIP GRANT) |
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Post 981 monthly
meetings are at American Legion Post 208 located at 121 N. Douglas,
Arlington Heights IL 60004. For directions check their website or
call 847-253-6632. |
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