POST 690 in PALATINE ILLINOIS
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Post 690 Events, Announcements & News
Upcoming Events
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Here are the upcoming events at Post 690...
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​​​​Veterans Movie Night
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The monthly Veterans Movie Night is on Monday, October, 28th, 2024. The Post is generally closed on Mondays, but once a month we open it for all Veterans, members and non-members. This is when we have a free military movie selected just for Veterans. If you have a Veteran friend or relative bring them along. The movie changes every month, next month's movie will be "Sergeant York". The bar will be open and you can count on some free chow too. It all starts at 5:00 pm with some buddy talk. The movie starts at 6:30 pm. These fun events allow you to see a good movie and socialize with fellow Veterans.
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Bingo
Bingo is every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.
Doors open at 6 PM
Early Bird starts at 6:30 PM
Checkout Bingo Flyer!
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Bears Game Day Chili Cook Off
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Join us for the for the Bears Chili Cook Off on Nov 17th, for detailed information, access the the flyer, Chili Cook Off.
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Post 690 is 100 Years Old
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The American Legion Post 690 is celebrating their 100th year! The American Legion was founded in 1919. Post 690 was founded in 1924. If you are a Veteran of any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, please join us this year. If you are a relative of a Veteran you are eligible to join the Sons of the American Legion or the American Legion Auxiliary. We work as a family to support and assist Veterans and Veteran families. Stop in and see for yourself what we are all about. All Veterans and the public are invited to visit and use our Club Room or Club Hall.
Thank you for allowing Post 690 to provide their patriotic efforts to the Palatine community and for 100 years of your support. David Hammer from the Palatine Historical Society has written a brief History of American Legion Post 690.
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Social Media
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The Post have Social Media accounts:
Facebook, American Legion Post 690
Instagram, American_Legion_Post_690
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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.
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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 (SAL) is a program of The American Legion. Many Legionnaires hold dual membership in the Sons of the American Legion.
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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.
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OUR HOME
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.
​​​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.
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 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.
1924
Post Established
1948
Post Building Built
600+
Membership
1000+
Lifetime Events
CALENDAR
CONTACT
American Legion Post 690
122 West Palatine Road
Palatine, Illinois 60067
847.359.1606
www.alpost690.us
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.
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Donations to help with the improvements may be made payable to the American Legion Post 690.
A Donation Fund Form can be mailed to:
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American Legion Post 690 Donations
122 West Palatine Road
Palatine, IL 60067
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Donations may also be made through PayPal using the link below.
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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.
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Currently, we are collecting donations through PayPal. Please click below and contribute.
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Thank you.
Commander Paul Clausell accepts a donation from the Palatine Rotary Club.
LINKS
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)Sons of the American Legion
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
Veterans Committee of Northern Illinois
Downtown Palatine Business Association
Financial Resources and Discounts for Military Families
The Mesothelioma Center (Veterans)
Military Service Badges and Insignia History
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