Veterans Resource Event | Drummond Island

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The U.P. Together With Veterans, the Drummond Island Lions Club and the Chippewa County Veterans Service Office are coordinating an outreach event for Thursday, Oct 9^th, 2025, from 12 – 2pm, at the Drummond Island Township Hall. A free lunch will be served from 12 – 1pm for *Veterans and seniors, and their spouse and/or caregiver. 

The event is open to the public, and geared towards anyone who has ever served, anywhere, at any time, their families, and anyone providing care for a Veteran.

Less than 50% of Veterans are connected to the benefits they’ve earned. Connection saves lives and improves quality of life.

We aim to build Veteran participation in healthcare and wellbeing activities by promoting connectedness and help seeking.

The Chippewa County Veteran Service Officer will be on hand to schedule appointments, answer questions and provide benefits information. 

Iron Mountain VA Medical Center representatives will speak at 12:45 on VA highlights, current and local topics, and on healthcare and benefits, including *PACT Act and suicide prevention.

Representatives from other organizations will offer information on several topics.

$25 gift certificates and raffle items from local businesses, including a custom-made wood American flag wall hanging (34x20), free haircut gift certificates, and other giveaways will be on hand.

If you are unable to attend and want to get connected with your earned benefits, contact the Chippewa County Veteran Service Officer, or dial 1-800-MICH-VET.

Join us Thursday, Oct 9^th, 2025, from 12 – 2pm, at the Drummond Island Township Hall.

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*Proof of military service (ex. VA ID Card, DD-214, County Vet ID, other military/Veteran documentation.)

*The PACT Act is a new law, and the most significant expansion and extension of Veteran benefits, eligibility, and care in more than 30 years.

 

County Veteran Service Officer

John Miller, Accredited

Email: veteran@chippewacountymi.gov

 

319 Court St., 3rd Floor

Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

Phone: 906-635-6370

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

The Drummond Island Ferry is simple. It departs De Tour and Drummond Island each hour, cost is $20 per vehicle round trip (no cash) $10 for Senior/Disabled. Plan ahead, you may have to wait in line for a second ferry.   https://www.eupta.net/wp-content/media/Drummond-Ferry-Schedule-and-Rates.pdf

 

The Township Hall / Lions Club is easy to find, about 9 miles from the ferry. Take the only main road about 7 miles to the light, then turn left, go past the airport and turn left on E. Pine St (which is E. Maxon Rd to the right.)   29935 E. Pine St, Drummond, MI