SOLDIERS FAMILY VFW Illinois William Phillips& Terry Vance

11:00-11:15--- Steve Tomaszewski welocmes: State Commaner William Bill Phillips VFW Illinois

11:15-11:30---VFW IL. State Adjutant Terry Vance

11:30-11:45---District Commanders

11:45-12:00---VFW Post Commanders

The VFW is active on behalf of veterans and their communities. We organize blood drives, lobby our elected officials in support of our nation's veterans, and promise support for returning vets and their families. We participate in many different community service organizations such as Make A Difference Day, National Volunteer Week, Toys for Tots, and March of Dimes.

We provide services and support to veterans, their spouses and their families. We act as a VA liaison to assist veterans in tackling a wide range of problems from securing support to acquiring well-deserved military awards. In Illinois, we have four Veterans Homes for the elderly and disabled, some specially equipped to care for Alzheimer patients. We perform graveside funeral service rites to honor the memory of a deceased comrade. We will always be here to ensure the honor and recognition due our veterans, in life and in death.