Stone City VFW Post 2199

06/19/2024

Don’t forget tonight’s dinner at VFW 2199
Update:
No fish fry tomorrow
No mostaccioli dinner on July 2.
July’s Queen of Hearts falls on the 4th so this will be canceled on the 4th.

06/14/2024

Happy Birthday United States Army!

06/07/2024

We are quite excited about being chosen for the site for this exhibition. We are offering any organization that supports the community to have a chance to showcase their work at this event. Contact Olivia at [email protected] for further details.
I will also be there to host our VFW 2199 Membership Drive.
Hope to see you there!

06/07/2024

Thanks to Chris from Omega Plumbing Heating and Cooling,for doing the rest of the dig down to the water piping. Digging in water and wet clay was no easy task. The break is under the concrete foundation so that will require cutting in the floor from inside the garage. Thanks again to Bob Fox, and his crew from Omega Plumbing Heating and Cooling,for there continuing support.

06/07/2024

For further information contact us at [email protected]

06/04/2024

Brian has been a volunteer doing our lawn work for the past 2 years. Thanks for all you do!!
Another great volunteer who really helps including repairing our lawn mower is Allied Nursery on Rt53. Please go there for your landscaping needs. They are truly amazing people.

06/04/2024

VFW 2199 Golf Outing

06/03/2024

The changing of the guard!
As of July 1st Larry Smith will be the new Stone City Post 2199 Commander.
Jose will be senior vice commander
Kevin will junior vice commander.
Ed Chartrand will be post chaplain.
I will be taking over as post quartermaster.
Olivia will continue to be post office manager 

06/03/2024

First Tuesday at VFW 2199
Come Hungry!

05/30/2024

I got down to 4 foot by the foundation. It looks like the break is under part of the footing and under the foundation. This is beyond my ability, I’m 76, I want to see 77.
Time to find more help.

05/28/2024

A remarkable achievement!
Bill had been and still is one of our most valued members. From being post commander to post quartermaster and lead honor guard for 31 years. Starting in July, I will be taking over as post quartermaster. Bill was thinking of doing this before stopping next year but there’s a lot to learn so having him around would be better for the post.
Over 30 years working with WW2 members that looked down on Vietnam veterans, which was Bill, was no easy task. It took a long time to turn things around, but with his help and others they did it. Great Job Bill

05/28/2024

Thanks to everyone for a wonderful day. The weather was perfect and even had a WW 2 plane fly over when we did our post presentation. (I had no idea it would happen but it was timed perfectly) Thanks to whoever made this happen .

05/25/2024

A busy weekend this Memorial Day at VFW 2199.
This Sunday we will be closed, Monday Memorial Day we will be open from 11am to 6 pm.
Our Honor Guard will be presenting honors at the Ruby Street and Jefferson Street Cemeteries. We will then do honors for the Navy at the Joliet Canal on the west side(opposite ofthe police department )about 10:15 to 10:30.
We will return to the post and do our last honors at 12:00

05/21/2024

The VFW requires us to do community service, as such, I’m doing the “We Honor Veterans” program with Lightways Hospice.
We need volunteers to make these presentation flag box that is presented to a veteran during a pinning ceremony. Any veteran or family member of a veteran can contact Lightways for this service. Lightways will pay (within reason)for the materials and supply the flag .
If you’re interested, email, Skip at [email protected]

05/21/2024

At VFW 2199, we’re hiring and looking for people that want to do community service.
Summer is here and a great many things are going to happen. Be part of the fun while supporting our veterans and the community!

05/20/2024

Day 2 “The Dig”
Drained the area and came closer to the break then it quickly started to fill up again from the supply line that was still full of water. Had to stop and the weather is not cooperating. First the heat and now comes the rain. Back at it Wednesday. Larry our new commander got a gutter deflector to prevent the gutter from getting more water in the hole.

05/19/2024

First day dig.
Bob and I, mostly Bob, got close to the break. I’ll be back on Monday to pump out the water that still draining from around the foundation.
Thanks so much for Bob for all your help.

05/17/2024

We need your help
Our water line to the Dugout broke just outside of the building. Julie showed were everything is and determined the water line is 4 foot down next to the foundation. I’m looking for some help for the digging. Since this is on private property there’s no problem doing it.
If you are available, please email me at [email protected]
I plan to start tomorrow morning.
Skip

05/16/2024

Al making grilled chicken today starting at 4pm. Come Hungry!

05/14/2024

May 18 is Armed Forces Day. Thanks to the men and women serving in uniform defending our nation.
May 27 is Memorial Day, dedicated to the men and women who died in uniform defending our nation.
November 11 is Veterans Day, giving thanks to the men and women who retired the uniform and enjoying the freedom, through their sacrifice for a better future.

05/14/2024

04/30/2024

Wednesday at VFW 2199

04/22/2024

Please welcome Olivia VFW 2199 Office Manager.
She will now be at the post during limited business hours during the week to take hall rentals and to help with job applications as well as inventory management. To contact Olivia call after 11 am during the week at 815-722-7122. Terri will be helping Olivia during her training.

04/09/2024

There’s many reasons to join the VFW, from free life insurance to family protection like this article. Join today for just $45 a year. There’s more benefits that can be found at VFW.org. We need you and you need us.

04/09/2024

We are almost done in our reorganization. We now have an Office Manager that will be available every day during limited working hours to talk to clients for hall rentals and job applications starting at the end of this month.Also congratulations to all the new elected officers who officially take their positions in June. Pictures and names will be posted by next week.
We still need bartenders so come in and apply.

04/04/2024

This year’s VFW essay contest has been announced for 2024.

Patriot’s Pen
“My Voice in America’s Democracy “

Voice of Democracy
“Is America Today our Forefathers’ Vision?”

The VFW post must receive all entries no later than October 31, 2024.

Go to VFW.org or Google for on line entry forms. ( Patriot’s Pen is available now), Voice of Democracy will be available soon.

Top award for Patriot’s Pen is $5,000.00
Voice of Democracy is $35,000

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All entries are assigned to school or students within their geographical area of the VFW posts. VFW Post 2199 area includes Elwood to Joliet West High school and all students in between from grades 6,7 and 8th (Patriot’s Pen) and grades 9-12 (Voice of Democracy)

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04/01/2024

Notice
VFW 2199 is presently doing a reorganization with new officers and updating our staff. Due to this our business hours will change with all Mondays closed until our programs are completed. Sorry for any inconvenience.

04/01/2024

For those who served, we remember.

March 31—End of Operation Restore Hope—Somalia 1995.

03/30/2024

To all of our friends and members, Happy Easter! Our post will be closed this Sunday in observance of this special day.