American Legion Post 690 in Palatine Illinois
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Post 690 Cannon Brick Memorial Donations
The Post 690 Family is now offering the opportunity for members and the general public to purchase and donate engraved bricks to be a part of the platform for our recently renovated cannon. For more information about how you can become a part of this one time event and donate a brick with individualized engraving, go to Cannon Bricks. There you'll find the details and an order form. Only 500 bricks are planned, so don't delay and become a part of this Post 690 memorial.
Summer Bags Tournament
The Post 690 Auxiliary has announced the return of their annual bags tournament. It all starts on June 15, 2021. For details on who, what, when and where, visit Summer Bags.
Memorial Day
The American Legion Post 690 Family conducted four Palatine Memorial Day ceremonies. We started at Hillside Cemetery with a wreath laying, the playing of taps, with echoing bugles, and an honor guard rifle salute. Prayers were offered in memory of all fallen service members. We then moved to Community Park and the Veterans Memorial where members of each post organization sharded comments regarding what Memorial Day means to them. We were honored to have Kaki Newgard to speak with all gathered. Her comments were touching and heart feld. Following the Community Park program, ceremonies were also held at Towne Square and Union Cemetery.
For everyone who participated and attended the Post 690 ceremonies, thank you. We would especially like to thank Christie Delort from Branching Out Chicago for the beautiful carnation wreaths. Ed Jacobi and Fred Hall for sharing their bugle talents. Jackie Blount, Paul Clausell, Mike & Marie Klanang, and Ernie & Janice Stremel for contributing for the wreaths. Last but not least, thank you to our speakers--Paul Clausell, Erica Bartnicki, Roman Golash, Matt Gorecki, Kaki Newgard, John Nemanich,Tom Seick, and the Palatine Park District for providing the stage, chairs and PA system.
Photographs from the day can be seen at Photos of Past Events.
ABOUT US
We are the Palatine, Illinois Post 690 of the American Legion, Sons of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary. Our family of chartered organizations work together in providing a fraternal group of veterans, sons of veterans and those closely related to veterans.
The American Legion
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
The Sons of the American Legion
Although Sons has its own membership, the organization is not a separate entity. Rather, the Sons of the American Legion is a program of The American Legion. Many Legionnaires hold dual membership in the Sons of the American Legion.
The American Legion Auxiliary
Founded in 1919, The American Legion Auxiliary has nearly 1 million members from all walks of life. The Auxiliary administers hundreds of volunteer programs, gives tens of thousands of hours to its communities and to veterans, and raises millions of dollars to support its own programs, as well as other worthwhile charities familiar to Americans. It is all accomplished with volunteers.
OUR HOME
We are veterans serving veterans.
Originally founded by the Palatine veterans of World War I, Post 690 is located in downtown Palatine, Illinois. American Legion Post 690 has been serving veterans, veteran families and the public since 1924 when it was granted its charter. The post provides support through the post's American Legion, Sons of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Post 690 hosts and manages the Club Room, open to the public everyday. The Club Room is a great place to meet your friends or to just come in and enjoy some American Legion hospitality.
The post also has recently renovated The Club Hall which can be reserved for receptions, birthday parties and meetings. The Hall can be configured to meet your needs. Outside catering is available. Beverage and bartender service can be provided.
Proceeds from Post 690 hospitality, hall rentals and other events allows us to provide veteran related programs and services. Allowing us to serve you, allows us to serve the veteran community in need.
Stop in, find out more and and join the American Legion Post 690 Family. You can view our current and upcoming meetings and events here.
1924
Post Established
1946
Post Building Opened
600+
Membership
1000+
Lifetime Events
EVENTS
Current Post 690 Events...
The Post 690 Auxiliary has announced the return of their annual bags tournament. It all starts on June 15, 2021. For details on who, what, when and where, visit Summer Bags.
The Post 690 Family is now offering the opportunity for members and the general public to purchase and donate engraved bricks to be a part of the platform for our recently renovated cannon. For more information about how you can become a part of this one time event and donate a brick with individualized engraving, go to Cannon Bricks. There you'll find the details and an order form. Only 500 bricks are planned, so don't delay and become a part of this Post 690 memorial.
CALENDAR
DONATE
The membership of Palatine Post 690 of the American Legion is asking for donations to assist in its efforts to make improvements to the Legion Hall.
Donations to help with the improvements may be made payable to the American Legion Post 690.
A Donation Fund Form can be mailed to:
American Legion Post 690 Donations
122 West Palatine Road
Palatine, IL 60067
Donations may also be made through PayPal using the link below.
American Legion Post 690 is a 501(c)(19) designated organization under the Internal Revenue Code and your pledge payments may be deductible from personal income taxes to the maximum amount permitted by law.
Currently, we are collecting donations through Go Fund Me and PayPal. Please click below and contribute.
Thank you.
First Vice Commander Paul Clausell accepts a donation from the Palatine Rotary Club.
LINKS
American Legion - Department of Illinois
American Legion First Division Illinois
American Legion 2nd District Illinois
American Legion Fifth District Illinois
American Legion 9th District Illinois
Sons of the American Legion - Illinois Detachment
Legion Auxiliary - Department of Illinois
Honoring Our Fallen - Memorial Day 2020
Downtown Palatine Business Association
Financial Resources and Discounts for Military Families
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