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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Exciting upgrades at the post! Before and after pics of our signage!
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Exciting upgrades at the post! Before and after pics of our signage!
Teacher of the Year!!!
Commander Rose presents Lemont River Valley Teacher Leah Johnson her Teacher Of The Year Award. Pictured from left to right: Commander Rose, Teacher Leah Johnson, and Adjutant Victor Fischer.
The award was presented on Friday January 19, 2024 at the Lemont River Valley School.
The award was presented on Friday January 19, 2024 at the Lemont River Valley School.
Children's Christmas Party 2023
Children's Christmas Party 2023
Children's Christmas Party 2023
Children's Christmas Party 2023
Children's Christmas Party 2023
Children's Christmas Party 2023
Patriot Pen Finalists (Not all are pictured)
Post Winners
These two students will have their essays advance to District competition. Good luck, Students!!!
Voice of Democracy Finalists
Breakfast with Lemont High School RHO KAPPA Society
Members from our post attended a Q&A breakfast with Lemont High School students.
Post Attendees from left to right are: Dustin Johnson, Victor Fisher, Vicki Cobbett, Jim Andrulewicz, Paul Krisciunas, Don Guinta, Robert Lamont, Joe Martin, & Robert Rose.
Post Attendees from left to right are: Dustin Johnson, Victor Fisher, Vicki Cobbett, Jim Andrulewicz, Paul Krisciunas, Don Guinta, Robert Lamont, Joe Martin, & Robert Rose.
WINNER WINNER!!!
Mr. Joe Heimonen found the queen of hearts and won $5,728! Congratulations, Joe!
Golf Outing 2023
Golf Outing 2023
Golf Outing 2023
Golf Outing 2023
Golf Outing 2023
Golf Outing 2023
Golf Outing 2023
Andrew Kula - Next stop...Washington DC!
VFW #5819 Voice of Democracy entrant Andrew Kula is pictured with VOD Chairman Paul Krisciunas and Ted Dziubek. Andrew was first selected as the winner at the Post 5819, then as the winner of the 19th District. That allowed him to advance to the state level which he also won! Next, he will compete at the national level in Washington DC for a $35,000 scholarship. The VOD contest provides annual themes to promote democracy and Americanism. All submissions are judged on originality, content and delivery. Andrew, a Lemont High School senior, presented his audio-essay at the awards dinner to a standing ovation.
Congratulations and good luck in Washington DC, Andrew!
Congratulations and good luck in Washington DC, Andrew!
Avery Devoy - Patriot's Pen Essay Winner
Ms Avery Devoy was selected as the Post #5819 Patriots Pen winner and received third place award at the 19th District awards banquet on 7 January in Villa Park. The Patriots Pen is an essay program for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders whose annual topics encourage reflection on the interaction between veterans and US history. Avery’s essay was selected from over 130 entries this year. She is pictured above with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Devoy. Congratulations, Avery.
Mr. Javier Martinez - Teacher of the Year!
19th District VFW recognition of Department IL Teacher of the Year (Smart-Maher) winner Mr Javier Martinez with (left to right) Dept IL Sr Vice Commander Brett Nila, 19th District Auxiliary Jr Vice President Victoria Cobbett, Post 5819 Commander Robert Rose, Mr Javier Martinez, 19th District Americanism Chair Tom Zilla, 19th District Commander Robert Zeman, & 19th District JA Cliff Bartelt.
Javier Martinez receives a Certificate of Merit!
President Diane Krisciunas and Americanism Chairman Victoria Cobbett present Javier Martinez with a Certificate of Merit as the #5819 nominee for the Smart-Maher exceptional educator award.
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