Hamilton County Military, Veteran Newsletter & Flyer
This Newsletter is a new idea we are working on and it will take all our Hamilton County Veteran Service Organizations and Officers cooperation to pull this off. The Hamilton County Veterans Corp is working hard to communicate with all of our Hamilton County Veteran Service Organizations to create this Newsletter and keep it going. The goal is to market their Posts to our whole community so everyone knows they exist, where they are, what hours they are open (to members and to the public), what goes on inside and the great things they do for their communities. We are reaching out to all media outlets to get this published and we are happy to say that the Hamilton County Reporter will be starting a monthly Hamilton County Veteran Community page! The Reporter link to their Paper online is https://readthereporter.com/DailyEdition/2024-03-23.pdf and in this edition we are on page 4. They will be running the Hamilton County Veteran Community page every Saturday. We are also working with the Current in all Hamilton County cities to create a column for our Military Veteran community as well! These monthly Newsletters/columns will branch out to cover each Posts Auxiliary, Sons and ALR units activities and events taking place in their communities. We will also start including the activities of all Hamilton County Military, Veteran organizations including the IDVA, our Stronger Veterans Stronger Communities Coalition and the Governor’s Challenge for preventing suicides.
Here are some of the items we have asked our Hamilton County VFW’s and American Legions to put on their Facebook pages to help market their Posts to their neighbors. So please do check their Facebook pages out for more up to date information.
- What are the activities this week at my Post – there should be a monthly calendar for all to see
- Is the Public welcome to come into the Post and if so, what days and times
- Who are my Officers and how do I reach them
- Is there a direct line to my Service Officer if I need help
- What is the Menu and the hours of food service and is the public welcome
- List the games being played, times and dates and is the public welcome
- What are the special interests in our community and are there any charities we are helping
- A possible way to include a feedback page
The printed Hamilton County Military Veteran Newsletter for Q 1 2024 here has QR codes for each Posts Facebook page so one just has to scan it with their cell phone and see their present activities, etc. The Cicero American Legion QR code takes you to their website & calendar – they also have a Facebook page but a QR code for it will not work correctly.
Here is the Hamilton County Veteran Service Organization Flyer that we will be getting printed to place in all Hamilton County businesses for all our residents to see and to have. The more we all know about the resources available here locally to address the concerns, issues we and our neighbors have, the stronger and more connected our community will be!!
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May 2024 HAMILTON COUNTY MILITARY VETERAN COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Welcome to the Hamilton County Veterans Corporation May 2024 Newsletter covering Military, Veteran Community (MVC) activities here in Hamilton County.
Listed below are the Hamilton County American Legion and VFW Posts located in our neighborhoods. Please stop in and see what they are doing not only for our MVC but for your neighborhoods. If you are in the Military, a Veteran or just want to help, come in and let’s talk about joining our community so we may continue assisting and caring for our Military, Veterans, their families and our whole community! Each Post offers not only a Service Officer to assist our Veterans in filing claims or seeking financial help when needed, but they are always searching for ways to reach into their local communities to assist and donate their time and money to events, special groups, non-profits who also care for our neighbors. To continue doing all they do for our communities, they need our continued support by coming into their Posts and enjoying time there with friends and family. They are our local family-oriented Bar & Grill with food, drinks, games and plenty of space to host personal parties, or you may rent space for meetings or events to support local activities. Some Posts are open to the public every day while others are open on specific days for food, games, fun and they all look forward to serving you.
Carmel American Legion Post 155
852 West Main St, Carmel, In 46032
317-846-0001 Commander Kim Kilburn
Post Hours M-Tu 3-10 W-Th 10-10 F-S 10-11, Su 12-8 – Public is welcome Tu, Thurs & Fri and for lunch 11-2 & dinner 5-8 Wed-Fri
Meetings are the first Thursday of the month at 7pm
Website & Calendar – https://post155.org/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094085413679
- Pay attention to their Facebook page for special gaming events like Texas Hold Em, Bingo, their jackpot totals and game day specials
- Euchre is every Tuesday night at 7pm and the 2nd Friday of each month at 7:30pm
- Treasure Hunt drawing every Friday 7pm ($2,700)
- They have a weekly draw on Wednesday at 7pm
- Pull Tabs are available every day at the bar!!
- Post Service Officer may be reached at [email protected] if you need assistance
- Room Rentals call 317-846-0001 for the Post Manager. They have 3 rooms large enough for 150 people plus outdoor space.
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Carmel VFW Post 10003
12863 Old Meridian ST, Carmel, In 46032
317-846-0917 Commander Darin Bibeau
Sun – Thurs 11-10pm, F & Sa 11-12am
Meetings the 2nd Monday of the month at 630pm
Kitchen serves lunch specials 11-2pm with food service till 8pm. They have a great breakfast every other Saturday. Public is welcome in for food and anytime when signed in with a member.
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CarmelVFW
- Check their Facebook page for their weekly updates, lunch specials, music and special events
- Poker is Tues, Fri & Sun noon-midnight, dealers provided, food snacks & drinks available
- Thursdays 7pm is their Treasure Hunt – open to the public ($8,200)
- Post Service Officer Shawn Ransford may be reached at [email protected] if you need assistance
- Contact [email protected] to rent space for your special events
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Cicero American Legion 341
50 Washington Ave, Cicero, In
317-984-4441 Commander Jeremy Delph
M-Th 3-10pm, F-Sa 12-11pm, Sun 12-10pm
Meetings are the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month at 730pm
Kitchen hours are 4-8pm Tues Wed Fri Sun eat in or order food to go
Public is welcome Mon, Fri & Sat and for their Treasure Hunt at 7pm Tuesdays ($5,500)
Website and calendar – https://cicerolegion341.org/events/
Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/cicerolegion341
- Pay attention to their Facebook page for special events & Treasure Hunt results
- Weekly drawings are Sundays 6pm, Wednesdays 7pm, Fridays 8pm
- Euchre tournaments are Mondays at 7pm and Saturdays at 4pm
- Bingo is every Friday, 6pm for Early Bingo and 6:30 for Bingo
- Post Service Officer Mary Ringer may be reached by calling the Post at 317-984-4441 if you need assistance
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The Cicero VFW meets at the Cicero American Legion Post on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm
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Fishers American Legion Post 470
9091 E 126th St, Fishers, In
317-842-5944 Commander Pat Menc
M 12-10, Sa 3-11, Tu, W, Th, Su 12-11, F 12-12 – Open to the public but only members & signed in guests may order alcohol
Meetings are the second Monday of the month at 7pm
Food is served 1-9pm Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri
Website and calendar is https://legion470fishers.org/index.php?id=1
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FishersLegionPost470
- Bingo is Sunday at 1:00pm and Tuesday 6:00pm
- Texas Holdem is Every Friday at 5pm
- Treasure Hunt is on Fridays at 8pm ($26,600)
- Pool Tournaments are at 6pm, 8 ball 2nd Saturdays, 9 ball 4th Saturdays of the month and American Poolplayers Assoc 7pm Wed & Thurs
- Pull Tabs are available at the bar every day
- Every month the Aux schedules a euchre tournament to raise funds for a local non-profit to help our community
- Pay attention to Facebook and their calendar for live music dates, times
- Room rental space is available – email [email protected]
- Post Service Officer Greg Cyrus may be reached at 317-698-3745 if you need assistance
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Noblesville American Legion Post 45
273 S 8th St, Noblesville, In 46060
317-773-9985 Commander Gil Soria
M-Th 11-10pm F 11-12 Sa 12-12pm, Su 12-8pm
Meeting is the third Thursday of the month at 7pm
Food is served 4-9pm Tues – Sat
Public is welcome for food and games plus every Friday and the first 3 Saturdays of the month Website – https://www.noblesvilleamericanlegionpost45.com/
Facebook is https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063496781153
- Shuffleboard games are every Wednesday at 7pm – they have 2 tables
- Treasure Hunt drawings are every Friday 6:45pm – Public is welcome ($7,680)
- Pay attention to their Facebook page for updates and special events like Music Bingo on the first & third Saturdays at 7pm
- Rental space is available as well as the kitchen – Rental space address 610 Hannibal St. Contact [email protected] or call 317-773-9985
- Post Service Officer may be reached on their website link above if you need assistance
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Noblesville VFW Post 6246
654 S 9th St, Noblesville, In 46060
317-773-9956 Commander Eric Behrends
M-Th 3-8p, F 2-10p, Sa 12-10p, Su 12-8p
Meeting is the second Saturday of the month at 11am
Food service is available Mon & Fri 6-9pm & public is welcome
No Website/calendar but they have a Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/post6246/
- Bingo every Friday at 7pm and the public is welcome
- Karaoke is every Saturday 7pm and the public is welcome
- Queen of Hearts is every Wednesday 7pm and the public is welcome
- Pay attention to their Facebook page for special events & food specials
- Post Service Officer Linda Behrens may be reached at 317-773-9956 if you need assistance
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Sheridan American Legion Post 67
406 E 10th St, Sheridan, In
317-758-5007 Commander Mike Brunell
M 3-9p, Tu-Thurs 11-9p, Fri, Sa 11-10p, Su 1-6p – Public is welcome for lunch and games
Meeting is the second Tuesday of the month at 7pm
Food service – lunch from 11am-2pm Tu, Wed, Thurs & Fri, after lunch bar food (fries, burgers, etc) is available.
Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/ALPost67/
- Pay attention to their Facebook page for everything
- Lunch specials posted weekly
- Treasure Hunt Friday night at 7pm – Public welcome
- Bingo 2nd & 4th Thursdays 630pm early bird, 7pm start
- Events for the community you can help with…
- Post Service Officer may be reached after they find a qualified member to help Veterans
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Hamilton County Veterans Corp
P.O. Box 503, Noblesville, In 46061
President: Ron Wilson, Secretary: Bill Doss
Treasurer: Lynn Epperson
Website – https://www.hamiltoncountyveterans.com/ with 40 pages of links to all things Military Veteran related, including our calendar and a page for our July 20, 2024 Hamilton County Community Resource Fair!!
- Our Meetings are the first Monday of the month 7pm at the Fishers American Legion 9091 E 126th St in their American Room. Please come and join us so we may continue to help our local Military Veteran community.
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Hamilton County CVSO Office
1 Hamilton County Square Suite 179, Noblesville, In 46060
CVSO Office Ph # 317-776-9610 Fax is 317-776-8525
- Assistant Director of Administration Hamilton County Board of Commissioners – Dianna Lynch
- CVSO – Tom Logan
- Assistant CVSO – Robin Wilson
- Assistant CVSO – Caroline Franz
- Administrative Assistant – Christina Ellis
Please call to setup an appointment or walk in as your Hamilton County Veteran Service Officers are ready to help our Military, Veterans and families in the following areas:
- Obtaining your DD-214 military discharge
- Discharge Review
- Filing claims for service connected disability or nonservice connected pensions
- Education benefits
- Survivor Benefits
- VA Medical Care
- I. Bill Benefits
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Burial Benefits
- Property Tax Abatement
- Tuition and Fee Exemption for Children of Disabled Veterans
- Motor Vehicle License Plates
- Resident Veteran Hunting & Fishing License
- Golden Hoosier Passport
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We Are Working to Eliminate Veteran Suicide Here In Hamilton County And You Can Help
The ‘Stronger Veterans, Stronger Communities’ Coalition on the Prevention of Suicide in Service Members, Veterans, and their Families and Caregivers has been a collaborative effort since late 2021 to reduce the number of veteran suicides in Hamilton County. Under the umbrella and leadership of A Healthier Hamilton County: Systems of Care, anyone is welcome to join the Coalition who is interested in preventing suicide. Members include veteran-serving organizations, non-profits, local government, and other entities throughout the county including volunteers and veterans and service members themselves.
The coalition has teamed up with the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) and will be launching the Governor’s Challenge to fight suicide in Veterans here in Hamilton County. We are working collaboratively to leverage all resources for our service members, veterans, and their families to bring meaning and value to their lives. We plan to do this through three the Pillars of the Governor’s Challenge – 1. Identifying the service members, veterans, and their families and caregivers, 2. connecting them to resources no matter the level of need, and 3. promoting safety for those in a suicidal crisis.
As we reach out in our neighborhoods to find or identify our Military Veteran community (MVC) that is not connected, we will have a QR code to Ask the Question, ‘Have you or a family member served in the Military/National Guard? If the person scans this QR code with their cell phone it will take them to a website where questions based on their Yes/No answer will direct them to the resources they need…… leading us into Pillars 2 and 3 of connecting and promoting lethal means safety to save lives.
We have built a team and grown alongside the Governor’s Challenge with the IDVA, who we recently requested funding to further our projects in here Hamilton County. We were encouraged to think BIG with our ideas and include those organizations that currently serve our Military Veteran community to incorporate their ideas in our 12–24-month strategic plan. This plan will include our Coalition working hand in hand with many community partners to reach our Military and Veterans who are not connected. We will introduce them to those who will get them their benefits and resources they have earned, helping them be more connected thus building stronger Veterans through stronger communities. The more we all know about where to get the benefits and resources we need to address our issues/needs the stronger more connected we all will be!!
Speaking of resources, our partner, the Hamilton County Veterans Corp (HCVC) is hosting a Hamilton County Community Resource Fair July 20, 2024, from 11am to 3pm at the Noblesville Schools Community Center 1775 Field Drive at the north end of the stadium at Noblesville High School. This resource fair is not just for our Military Veteran Community (MVC), it’s for all our Hamilton County neighbors! Sure, maybe 30 resources are specific for our MVC but there will be over 85 resources setup inside and outside the community center to help us all live a more fulfilled life right here in Hamilton County. Bring a Veteran, bring a neighbor!
If you are interested in learning more about how you can work with the ‘Stronger Veterans, Stronger Communities’ Coalition to prevent suicide in Hamilton County’s service members and veterans, email [email protected]
If you are a Veteran or Active Military and wish to become a member of the Hamilton County Veterans Corp, please send an email to [email protected] so you too may help us help our MVC. Our dues is only $25/mo and we meet the first Monday of the month at 7pm at the Fishers American Legion 9091 E 126th St in their big American Room. See you there!