8th Infantry Illinois National Guard Association

Following are the currently planned association meeting dates for the 2010 training year.

4 October 2009
8 November 2009
13 December 2009
10 January 2010
7 February 2010
7 March 2010
11 April 2010
2 May 2010
6 June 2010
7 August 2010
12 September 2010

These meetings are currently planned to take place in Memorial Hall at the General Richard L. Jones Armory 5200 South Cottage Grove Avenuefrom 2:00 – 4:00 PM. These dates and location are subject to change.

The 8th Infantry Illinois National Guard Association meets 11 November 2008 for Veteran's Day.

The annual Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic was held on 9 August 2008. The 8th Infantry Association again participated in the Parade and had its own Picnic. Our own 1st Battalion 178th Infantry Regiment again provided the Association with military vehicles for our members to ride in the parade. For more pictures of past parades and picnics , please click

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Some of the association members at the 2008 Parade and Picnic

Bowling

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for pictures of association members bowling.

Maywood Park Racetrack

In the winners circle at Maywood Park Racetrack.

Fundraiser

The 8th Infantry Illinois National Guard Association presented a fund raiser wine tasting at 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake.

Terry Andresky (l) Owner of 1776 Restaurant with Robert Honesty President 8th Infantry Association

Donation Presentation

DONATION PRESENTATION - Robert Honesty (right), president of the 8th Infantry Illinois National Guard Association received a donation check from Terry Pirro of Pirro's Restaurante in Woodstock, during the Jazz on the Square jazz jams on Thursday nights. A portion of the tips go to a charity each month.

More Fundraiser Pictures

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