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SUMMARY:Newport Vets Town Hall 2021
DESCRIPTION:Update (7/18\, 7:45am): The forecast today in Newport is for showers\, drying up around noon\, with a cloudy afternoon. The pavilion will provide shelter from any remaining precipitation. Looking forward to seeing you there! \nAll community members are invited to a Vets Town Hall outdoors at the waterfront pavilion at Prouty Beach in Newport\, Vermont. Veterans of any era who served in any capacity are invited to stand before their community and speak for up to ten minutes about what it was like to serve their country. Non-veterans are encouraged to attend and listen. \nThis event is non-political\, and all perspectives are valued. There will be no debate on American foreign policy. \nBased on feedback from both speakers and attendees\, there will be a question-and-answer period with some of the speakers at the end of the event. \nYou can RSVP on Eventbrite here. RSVPs are encouraged\, but optional. \n  \nFor speakers: Tell us what your service means to you. Please tell us about your own experiences\, whatever they may be\, rather than speaking broadly about an issue or organization. You’re a member of our community\, and it’s your stories\, reflections\, and insights that we’re anxious to hear. \nEach veteran will be given up to 10 minutes to speak. Veterans who would like to speak can contact kristen.eaton@gmail.com\, or mark that preference when registering on eventbrite. If you’re considering speaking but prefer not to register\, we encourage you to attend. After pre-registered speakers go\, the host will take speakers from the floor\, time permitting. The goal is for every veteran who would like to speak to have a chance to do so. \nOf course\, veterans (and all community members) are also welcome to simply attend and listen. \n  \nFor all attendees: All community members are invited to this event. Only veterans will speak\, but non-veterans are encouraged to attend and listen. Throughout the event\, you may hear something you agree or disagree with. You may have a question. Or you may want to say encouraging words with the intention to help. However\, we ask that you please refrain from responding. We are simply here to listen and learn about what it was like to serve in the wars that this nation has chosen to fight. \n\nSeating: There will be seating available at picnic tables under the pavilion. Please don’t hesitate to bring folding chairs\, camp chairs\, or picnic blankets if that is more comfortable for you. \nParking: This map shows available parking at Prouty Beach. The larger lots are a little ways off from the pavilion. Please consider parking further away if that’s comfortable for you\, so that spaces closer to the pavilion will be available for those with mobility concerns \nAccessibility: The nearest parking is next to the Lower Beach House restrooms (circled in red on this map detail). Attendees are welcome to drive right up to the pavilion to drop someone off\, but the venue has let us know that there should not be anyone parking on the driveway or lawn next to the pavilion; the roadway needs to be kept open so campers can access the waterfront sites #59-62. \nCovid Protocols: The event is outdoors\, to allow us to gather as safely and comfortably as possible. Vermont is now fully open! Of course\, please exercise common sense\, stay home if sick\, etc. If you are vaccinated\, masks are not required. If you are not vaccinated\, masks are encouraged if less than six feet apart from one another. Please exercise your discretion\, and keep a mask with you in case circumstances warrant their use. \nParents: Your children are welcome to attend with you\, but when deciding whether or not to bring them\, please be aware that speakers will address serious topics and that this is not a rehearsed event. \n\n  \nFor organizations: There won’t be any tabling at the event\, in order to make sure the focus is clearly on the speakers and the experiences being shared. Of course\, it’s important to share information about resources as well\, so there will be a table with literature from various organizations. Please don’t hesitate to bring some fliers for this table. Representatives from Veterans Service Organizations are also welcome to bring business cards and share those. If your organization has representatives who are veterans\, they are welcome to speak – but we ask that they speak as individuals\, not on behalf of the organization. \n  \nMarty McMahon will host the event. After a period of service in the Air Force as a medic\, Marty McMahon returned to academic studies in literature\, language\, and rhetoric\, receiving an MA and an MLitt from Middlebury College. Marty has worked as a high school teacher\, a chimney sweep\, and a field technician in alternative energy (including working as a contractor and crew chief on the Navy TACTS program\, installing wind and solar systems on their off-shore platforms). He has taught at CCV\, Vermont College\, and Norwich (supervising cadets while teaching Military Literature to Special Ops personnel in their Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis online program). For five years at CCV he served as a Veteran & Military Resource Advisor while also facilitating Veteran Reading Group for the Vermont Humanities Council. \n  \nRain Plan: In case of rain\, the pavilion will provide shelter. In case of severe weather\, the event will be rescheduled to July 25th. \n  \nThank you to: Marty McMahon\, Scott St. Onge and Rhett Bessey\, the Newport VFW Post 798 and Auxiliary\, Jessica Booth and Becky Therrien at the Newport Parks and Recreation Department\, Community College of Vermont\, Hoagie’s and Red Door Bakery for food donations\, Vermont Veterans Fund\, Vermont Veterans Outreach Program\, and the many other individuals and organizations who have offered advice\, feedback\, and support
URL:https://www.vtvetstownhall.org/event/newport-vets-town-hall-2021-2/
LOCATION:Prouty Beach Waterfront Pavilion\, 286 Prouty Beach Road\, Newport\, VT\, 05855\, United States
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SUMMARY:Central Vermont Vets Town Hall 2021
DESCRIPTION:All community members are invited to a Vets Town Hall at Camp Meade in Middlesex\, Vermont. Veterans of any era who served in any capacity are invited to stand before their community and speak for up to ten minutes about what it was like to serve their country. Non-veterans are encouraged to attend and listen. \nThis event is nonpolitical\, and all perspectives are valued. There will be no debate on American foreign policy. \nBased on feedback from both speakers and attendees\, there will be a question-and-answer period with some of the speakers at the end of the event. \nThis VTH will take place outdoors\, to allow us to gather as safely and comfortably as possible. Click here for details on expected weather\, covid protocols\, seating\, food\, and more. \n\nYou can RSVP on Eventbrite here. RSVPs are encouraged\, but optional. \n  \nFor speakers: Tell us what your service means to you. Please tell us about your own experiences\, whatever they may be\, rather than speaking broadly about an issue or organization. You’re a member of our community\, and it’s your stories\, reflections\, and insights that we’re anxious to hear. \nEach veteran will be given up to 10 minutes to speak. Veterans who would like to speak can contact kristen.eaton@gmail.com\, or mark that preference when registering on eventbrite. If you’re considering speaking but prefer not to register\, we encourage you to attend. After pre-registered speakers go\, the host will take speakers from the floor\, time permitting. The goal is for every veteran who would like to speak to have a chance to do so.  \nOf course\, veterans (and all community members) are also welcome to simply attend and listen. \n  \nFor attendees: All community members are invited to this event. Only veterans will speak\, but non-veterans are encouraged to attend and listen. \nThroughout the event\, you may hear something you agree or disagree with. You may have a question. Or you may want to say encouraging words with the intention to help. However\, we ask that you please refrain from responding. We are simply here to listen and learn about what it was like to serve in the wars that this nation has chosen to fight. \nParents: Your children are welcome to attend with you\, but when deciding whether or not to bring them\, please be aware that speakers will address serious topics and that this is not a rehearsed event. \n  \nFor organizations: There won’t be any tabling at the event\, in order to make sure the focus is clearly on the speakers and the experiences being shared. Of course\, it’s important to share information about resources as well\, so there will be a table with literature from various organizations. Please don’t hesitate to bring some fliers for this table. Representatives from Veterans Service Organizations are also welcome to bring business cards and share those. If your organization has representatives who are veterans\, they are welcome to speak – but we ask that they speak as individuals\, not on behalf of the organization. \n  \nJon Turner will host the event. Jon served with the Marines between 2003-2007 and deployed to Haiti\, Fallujah and Ramadi\, Iraq. Since his discharge\, he has traveled extensively and worked with various communities to assist in the veteran reintegration process from paper-making to outdoor recreation and farming. In 2014\, Jon began to utilize the agricultural landscape as a classroom for community members interested in resilient food systems through service learning projects\, internships\, and site visits for K-12\, college students\, and military veterans. Jon is the founding and former chair of the Vermont state chapter of the Farmer Veteran Coalition\, recipient of the National Farm to School Innovations Grant\, Sierra Club Military Outings Leader\, and currently operates Wild Roots Community Farm in Bristol. \n  \nRain Plan: In case of light weather\, there will be a tent available. In case of severe weather\, the event will be moved to July 11th. \n  \nThank you to:Jon Turner\, for hosting the event\, Camp Meade for sponsoring the venue\, Community College of Vermont for providing marketing and other support (photos in header also courtesy of Thomas Shahan\, Community College of Vermont)\, the many individuals and organizations who have offered advice\, feedback\, and support
URL:https://www.vtvetstownhall.org/event/central-vermont-vets-town-hall-2/
LOCATION:Camp Meade\, 961 U.S. 2 (behind Red Hen Bakery\, on Route 2 at exit 9 off of I-89)\, Middlesex\, VT\, 05602\, United States
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SUMMARY:Caledonia County Veterans Town Hall 2019 (St. Johnsbury)
DESCRIPTION:Veterans are invited to speak\, unscripted\, about what their service means to them\, and the whole community is encouraged to attend\, to listen\, and to learn. This event\, inspired by author Sebastian Junger\, aims to establish a greater understanding between local veterans and the friends and neighbors they fought for. \n Register Now \nIn the tradition of warrior storytelling\, veterans are invited to describe the pride\, grief\, rage\, or quiet appreciation of life that the war bestowed upon them – to share a story\, summary of service\, message\, letter home\, excerpt from a war journal\, or even the story behind a photograph. \nAfter a period of service in the Air Force as a medic\, Marty McMahon\, St. Johnsbury’s event host\, returned to academic studies in literature\, language\, and rhetoric\, receiving a master of arts from Middlebury College. Marty has worked as a high school teacher\, a chimney sweep\, a field technician in alternative energy (including working as a contractor and crew chief on the Navy TACTS program\, installing wind and solar systems on their off-shore platforms). He has taught at CCV\, Vermont College\, and Norwich (supervising cadets while teaching Military Literature to Special Ops personnel in their Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis online program) before returning to CCV as a Veteran & Military Resource Advisor. \nThis event is sponsored by Community College of Vermont. Cabot Creamery Co-operative is donating snacks. \nRSVPs on Eventbrite are encouraged (but optional). For updates\, join the Facebook event or sign up for the e-newsletter at www.vtvetstownhall.org. If you have any questions\, please contact marty.mcmahon@ccv.edu.
URL:https://www.vtvetstownhall.org/event/caledonia-county-veterans-town-hall-2019-st-johnsbury-2/
LOCATION:Catamount Arts\, 115 Eastern Ave.\, St. Johnsbury\, VT\, 05819\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rutland County Veterans Town Hall 2019 (Rutland)
DESCRIPTION:Veterans are invited to speak\, unscripted\, about what their service means to them\, and the whole community is encouraged to attend\, to listen\, and to learn. This event\, inspired by author Sebastian Junger\, aims to establish a greater understanding between local veterans and the friends and neighbors they fought for. \n Register Now \nIn the tradition of warrior storytelling\, veterans are invited to describe the pride\, grief\, rage\, or quiet appreciation of life that the war bestowed upon them – to share a story\, summary of service\, message\, letter home\, excerpt from a war journal\, or even the story behind a photograph. \nKyle Aines\, who will host the Rutland Veterans Town Hall\, grew up in the small mountain town of Tinmouth\, Vermont. He joined the army in 2003 and served two tours in Iraq as a combat medic. He graduated from Castleton with a degree in criminal justice before joining Community College of Vermont as a Veteran & Military Resource Advisor. He has been with CCV since 2014 and his office is located in Rutland\, although he travels throughout the state in this role. \nThis event is sponsored by Community College of Vermont. Cabot Creamery Co-operative is donating snacks. \nRSVPs on Eventbrite are encouraged (but optional). For updates\, join the Facebook event or sign up for the e-newsletter at www.vtvetstownhall.org. If you have any questions\, please contact kyle.aines@ccv.edu.
URL:https://www.vtvetstownhall.org/event/rutland-county-veterans-town-hall-2019-rutland-2/
LOCATION:Rutland Free Library\, 10 Court Street\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chittenden County Veterans Town Hall 2019 (Colchester)
DESCRIPTION:Veterans are invited to speak\, unscripted\, about what their service means to them\, and the whole community is encouraged to attend\, to listen\, and to learn. This event\, inspired by author Sebastian Junger\, aims to establish a greater understanding between local veterans and the friends and neighbors they fought for. \nRegister Now  \nIn the tradition of warrior storytelling\, veterans are invited to describe the pride\, grief\, rage\, or quiet appreciation of life that the war bestowed upon them – to share a story\, summary of service\, message\, letter home\, excerpt from a war journal\, or even the story behind a photograph. \nBased on feedback from both speakers and attendees\, this year there will be an optional question-and-answer period at the end of the event (only in Colchester). \nJon Turner will host the event. Jon served three deployments with the Marines between 2003-2007. Since his discharge\, he has traveled extensively and worked with various communities to assist in the veteran reintegration process from paper-making to outdoor recreation. In 2014\, Jon began to utilize the agricultural landscape as a classroom for community members interested in resilient food systems through service learning projects\, internships\, and site visits\, for K-12\, college students\, and military veterans. Jon is the founding and former chair of the VT state chapter of the Farmer Veteran Coalition\, recipient of the National Farm to School Innovations Grant\, Sierra Club Military Outings Leader\, and currently operates Wild Roots Farm Vermont in Bristol. \nThe venue is sponsored by Saint Michael’s College Veteran and Military Community Services and Student Veteran Association. Additional support is provided by Community College of Vermont. Cabot Creamery Co-operative is donating snacks. \nRSVPs via Eventbrite are encouraged (but optional). For updates\, join the Facebook event or sign up for the e-newsletter at www.vtvetstownhall.org.) If you have any questions\, please contact kristen.eaton@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.vtvetstownhall.org/event/2019-veterans-town-hall-colchester-2/
LOCATION:McCarthy Arts Center\, 18 Campus Rd\, Colchester\, VT\, 05439\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rutland Veterans Town Hall 2018
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 4th\, a special town hall event for veterans and members of the community will take place at Rutland’s American Legion Post 31. The event\, inspired by author Sebastian Junger\, is a community forum aiming to establish a greater understanding between local veterans and the friends and neighbors they fought for. \nIn the tradition of warrior storytelling\, veterans are invited to describe the pride\, grief\, rage\, or quiet appreciation of life that the war bestowed upon them. Veterans are invited to share what their service means to them through a story\, summary of service\, message\, letter home\, excerpt from a war journal\, or even the story behind a photograph. Non-veterans are invited to attend\, to listen\, and to learn. \nKyle Aines (CCV Veteran & Military Resource Advisor) will host the event\, which is being sponsored by Community College of Vermont. \nRSVPs are encouraged (but optional). This event is free and open to all.Register Now on Eventbrite
URL:https://www.vtvetstownhall.org/event/rutland-veterans-town-hall-2018-2/
LOCATION:American Legion Post 31\, 33 Washington Street\, Rutland\, 05701\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Kyle Aines%2C Community College of Vermont":MAILTO:kyle.aines@ccv.edu
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SUMMARY:Burlington Veterans Town Hall 2018
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 4th\, a special town hall event for veterans and members of the community will take place at Burlington’s Contois Auditorium. The event\, inspired by author Sebastian Junger\, is a community forum aiming to establish a greater understanding between local veterans and the friends and neighbors they fought for. \nIn the tradition of warrior storytelling\, veterans are invited to describe the pride\, grief\, rage\, or quiet appreciation of life that the war bestowed upon them. Veterans are invited to share what their service means to them through a story\, summary of service\, message\, letter home\, excerpt from a war journal\, or even the story behind a photograph. Non-veterans are invited to attend\, to listen\, and to learn. \nJon Turner (outings leader for Sierra Club Military Outdoors & founder/former chair of Vermont chapter of Farmer Veteran Coalition) will host the event. The Mayor’s Office is sponsoring the venue\, and Community College of Vermont has also provided support. \nRSVPs are encouraged (but optional). This event is free and open to all.Register Now on Eventbrite \nPrograms and activities held in facilities of the City of Burlington are accessible to people with disabilities. For information or to request accommodations\, call (802) 865-7019 or (802) 253-0195 VT Relay Service.
URL:https://www.vtvetstownhall.org/event/burlington-veterans-town-hall-2018-2/
LOCATION:Contois Auditorium\, 149 Church Street\, Burlington\, 05401\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Eaton%2C Vets Town Hall":MAILTO:vermont@vetstownhall.org
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SUMMARY:Burlington Veterans Town Hall 2017
DESCRIPTION:The first Veterans Town Hall of this kind in Vermont was held at Contois Auditorium on November 5th\, 2017.
URL:https://www.vtvetstownhall.org/event/burlington-veterans-town-hall-2017/
LOCATION:Contois Auditorium\, 149 Church Street\, Burlington\, 05401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Burlington Veterans Town Hall 2017
DESCRIPTION:The first Veterans Town Hall of this kind in Vermont was held at Contois Auditorium on November 5th\, 2017.
URL:https://www.vtvetstownhall.org/event/burlington-veterans-town-hall-2017-2/
LOCATION:Contois Auditorium\, 149 Church Street\, Burlington\, 05401\, United States
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