Rob McLain

South Beloit, IL

South Beloit VFW Post 11019 Marks Auxiliary Milestone, Strengthens VA Partnerships and Honors Local Veteran

VFW Post 11019 in South Beloit celebrated significant progress toward establishing its Auxiliary during its October 19 meeting, welcomed representatives from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and honored veteran Bill Drost with a handcrafted patriotic quilt recognizing his military service.

VFW Post 11019 Moves Forward with Auxiliary Charter

VFW Post 11019 is moving ahead with plans to establish an Auxiliary after a successful organizational meeting Wednesday, Sept. 30.

VFW Post 11019 Seeks Charter Members for New Auxiliary

SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. — VFW Post 11019 is inviting eligible family members of veterans from South Beloit, Roscoe, Rockton and surrounding communities to help establish a new VFW Auxiliary.

VFW Post 11019 Makes History by Hosting District 6 Meeting

VFW Post 11019 made history by hosting its first VFW Department of Illinois District 6 meeting. During the gathering, Post Senior Vice Commander Rob McLain was elected and installed as District 6 Junior Vice Commander.

VFW Post 11019 Seeks Student Entries for National Scholarship Competitions

VFW Post 11019 is inviting local students in grades 6–12 to participate in the Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy scholarship competitions.

VFW Post 11019 Begins Effort to Form Auxiliary in South Beloit

VFW Post 11019 is seeking eligible family members of qualifying veterans to help form a new Auxiliary in South Beloit.

VFW Post 11019 Honors South Beloit Officer Sawyer Kurth

South Beloit Police Officer Sawyer Kurth was honored by VFW Post 11019 as its Post-level Law Enforcement Officer of the Year during the August 17 meeting of the South Beloit City Council.

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Veterans Groups and Community Come Together for South Beloit Blood Drive

SOUTH BELOIT — Service continued beyond the uniform this week as VFW Post 11019 – South Beloit, Illinois and the South Beloit American Legion Holtz-Hirst Post 288 came together with the community and the Rock River Valley Blood Center for a successful community blood drive.

Veterans

South Beloit Veterans Organizations Join Together to Serve Community Breakfast

South Beloit American Legion Holtz-Hirst Post 288 and VFW Post 11019 came together to serve breakfast for veterans, their families, and community guests at the shared post home located at 14879 Dorr Road in South Beloit. The event brought together members from both Veterans Service Organizations for a morning

South Beloit, IL

VFW Post 11019 and South Beloit American Legion Post 288 Team Up for Community Blood Drive

Thurs, July 2, 2026, 2 - 6 p.m. at the South Beloit American Legion, 14879 Dorr Road, South Beloit, IL

South Beloit, IL

VFW Post 11019 Strengthens Veteran Support With Information Session

VFW Post 11019 Commander Tom Dummer thanked the presenters, volunteers, and attendees for helping make the session a success.

Veterans

Veterans Information Session – June 16 at 6:00 PM

Service does not end when the uniform comes off — and neither does our commitment to one another.

Notices

South Beloit Cat Rescue invites community to become “purr”fect partners

Providing a safe haven for our feline friends

South Beloit, IL

VFW Post 11019 – Serving Veterans in South Beloit, Illinois

VFW Post 11019 in South Beloit meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the South Beloit American Legion, 14879 Dorr Road.

Happenings

Veterans Day Ceremony 2025

Tuesday Nov 11, 2025, 11:00 a.m., South Beloit American Legion, 14879 Dorr Rd, South Beloit, IL 61080

Happenings

Election Watch Party

Tue Apr 4 6:00 pm, South Beloit American Legion 14879 Door Rd South Beloit IL, 61080