Davis sat on the housing committee as an ad hoc member, spearheading the process to implement by-laws for the 501c3 arm of the Post throughout his three year term as commander. He took on the responsibility to become the liaison between the Post and the IRS, making numerous trips to the IRS and Secretary of State offices, making certain that this course of action was accomplished. “His dedication and involvement in the 501c3 application process from start to finish, certainly makes Davis a perfect candidate for Board Chairman”, said Fred Gafeney, the newly elected Vice Chairman. “His passion to help veterans in Chicago is genuine”, is a sentiment echoed by another member of the Housing Committee.

Robert Davis retired a second time from the United States Army in 2007. His initial retirement in 2003 was short lived when the First Sergeant was asked to come back to the 330th Medical Brigade in Ft. Sheridan, Illinois. He obliged with a four year re-enlistment.

Now completely retired from the United States Armed Forces, Davis promises as the new Chairman of the Housing Committee to get busy with grant writing. The goal of the grants is to begin raising funds to build an American Legion Post #915 in honor of one of the greatest WWII heroes that fought and died for our country, Doris “Dorie” Miller.

In establishing the programs for the 501c3 entity, the members of Post #915 focused on the basic principles of the American Legion. The commitment the Legion has to Veterans, Youth and Community is unprecedented in Veteran organizations. Chairman Davis promises that this body of veteran’s will become more powerful in the communities within the third district, first division of the Department of Illinois. “It is time to shift gears again”, Davis said. “We have our 501c3 and we must shift that same momentum towards building a Legion hall for Post #915.”

Davis wants everyone to remember that a veteran is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."  That is honor, and we must not forget.

In 2004, we lost our temporary American Legion Post housing facility. Since, we have been on a major crusade to move out of temporary housing at the Richard L. Jones Armory and into a new Legion Hall. As one the largest American Legion Post in the state of Illinois—we do not have a Legion Post to run the Legion programs for our members, their family and friends in our community. Our goal is to make certain that this large group of Chicago area Veterans that has proudly worn the uniform to protect and support this country in combat—be afforded the privilege of a new Post home.

Therefore on this first day of July 2008, we do hereby form and establish the legal entity Dorie Miller Post 915 Memorial Center, Inc. The name of the corporation shall be Dorie Miller Post 915 Memorial Center, Inc. This formation of Dorie Miller Post 915 Memorial Center, Inc., incorporates the 1973 Articles of Organization and the 1988 Housing Committee Articles of Organization of the American Legion Dorie Miller Post 915, Department of Illinois.

The Housing Committee of the American Legion Dorie Miller Post 915 will be the Board of Directors for Dorie Miller Post 915 Memorial Center, Inc. The purpose for which the corporation is organized is /are to initiate and promote the programs of the American Legion while serving as a liaison between veterans, their families, the community and veteran assistance programs. (Programs 2008-2009)

• Serve as the home of the American Legion Dorie Miller Post 915.
• Be governed by the principles and policies as set forth in the preamble, the National, Department and Dorie Miller Post 915 Constitutions of the American Legion;
• The Dorie Miller Post 915 Memorial Center, Inc., will provide and host a vast array of programs and services for our veterans, their families and the community;
• In addition to the American Legion programs, we plan to collaborate with other organizations serving Veterans, youth, elderly and the community, by providing legal, health, social, educational and cultural services that benefit all;
• The corporation shall have such power as/are now or may hereafter be granted by the General Not-for Profit Corporation Act of the State of Illinois except as otherwise limited by its Articles of incorporation or by these by-laws;
• To bring diverse people together to promote social interactions between Veteran organizations and the communities we serve.

The Housing Committee’s signature fundraiser is held annually on November 10th. The event has grown in patron support and attendance since our inaugural event, 10 November 2004. In 2007 and 2008, the Honorable Richard M. Daley proclaimed 10 November as Dorie Miller Day in Chicago in recognition of the work the Post is doing in the communities we represent; to recognize the Post for our Annual Veterans Day Benefit; and for our ongoing initiative to make sure that we support the adoption of legislation creating a Congressionally-mandated Navy board to review the complete record of Dorie Miller, USN, for the purpose of posthumously awarding him the Medal of Honor. Governor Pat Quinn (D-IL) has served as one of the benefit’s Honorary Chairman’s for 2 consecutive years.

To learn more about this event and how you can assist, please click on one of the PDF’s provided here. You can also visit our photo gallery.

• Message from Housing Committee Chairman, Robert L. Davis (details)
• 5th Annual Veterans Day Benefit Highlights (details)
• Mayor of Chicago proclaims November 10th Dorie Miller Day (2008) (2007)
• Honorary Chairpersons (2009) (2008) (2007)

• Dorie Miller Post #915 Memorial Center, Inc., will partner with the Washington Park & Area Home Owners Association on June 12, 2010 for a powerful YOUTH EXPO with special guests “Gemini” from Men at Large; Maggie Brown; Blaq Ice; and much more. (details)
• Safe Haven Halloween Party for Trick or Treaters, Saturday, 30 October 2010 – 6:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. at Chicago Urban Day School, 1248 W. 69th Street, Chicago, IL 60636 (details coming soon)
• 2010 Annual Veterans Day Benefit Announcement, Nov 10, 2010 (details coming soon) (tickets here)
• Housing Committee name 2009 Honored & Distinguished Guest (details)
• Purchase ad or tickets on line for 7th Annual Benefit (details)

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