Locals and Districts of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Midwest Territory are organizing a “Salute to the Military” event at a Quad City Storm hockey game on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The event will take place at Vibrant Arena in Moline, Illinois.
The IAM Union Hockey Night will include activities such as Chuck-a-Puck, a live player jersey auction, and tributes to veterans. All proceeds from the event will go to Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA | TLC), which is described as the IAM Union’s favorite charity.
Ahead of the game, supporters can participate in a Paint the Ice event on Monday, November 3. This allows individuals to have a veteran’s name painted on the ice in recognition of their service.
Sponsorships for the event are available. Organizers request that checks be made payable to GDA with “Hockey Game” noted in the memo line. Donations should be sent to IAM District 6 at 2000 Walker Street, Ste. J, Des Moines, IA 50317.
The sponsors for this year’s event include IAM Union Veteran Services, District 6, Locals 1728, 1010, 388, and 1191 as Goalie Sponsors; and Locals 254, 821, 1526, 1293, 1045, 1238, and 31 as Wingman Sponsors.
