BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Vermont Vets Town Halls - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.vtvetstownhall.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vermont Vets Town Halls REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T200000 DTSTAMP:20260721T194344Z CREATED:20260716T204607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T194344Z UID:2507-1793988000-1793995200@www.vtvetstownhall.org SUMMARY:Rutland Vets Town Hall (2026) DESCRIPTION:Free and open to all \n\n\n\n\nPresented by Vets Town Hall\, the Godnick Adult Center\, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1\, Civil Air Patrol Rutland Composite Squadron\, and Vermont Adaptive’s Veteran Ventures Program \n\n\n\nAll are invited to a Vets Town Hall at the Godnick Adult Center on Friday\, November 6th\, 2026\, in Rutland\, Vermont. Veterans are invited to speak about what their service means to them. Non-veterans are encouraged to attend and listen. This event is free\, non-political\, and all perspectives are valued. There will be no debate on American foreign policy. Misha Pemble-Belkin will emcee. \n\n\n\nAttendees are invited to join us for a dinner at 5:30pm. The Vets Town Hall itself will take place at 6pm. RSVPs are required for the dinner (by the end of October)\, and are encouraged but optional for the Vets Town Hall. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nCheck back in September to register!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\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\n\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. If you’re interested in speaking but aren’t sure what to speak about\, click here for some questions that can serve as starting points. Each veteran will be given up to 10 minutes to speak. Veterans who would like to speak can mark that preference when registering. 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. Of course\, veterans (and all community members) are also welcome to simply attend and listen. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting There\n\n\n\n\n\nFree parking is available at the Godnick Center\, and the building is accessible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Partners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Godnick Adult Center \n \n Local Partner\, Venue Sponsor \n \n \n \n The Godnick Adult Center provides a welcoming space for adults to socialize\, learn\, travel\, eat\, and exercise. As a part of the Rutland Recreation and Parks Department\, the Godnick Adult Center strives to bring its community quality and beneficial programs\, activities\, trips\, and events. Located at 1 Deer Street in Rutland\, the Godnick Adult Center… \n \n \n \n \n \n Read More Godnick Adult CenterContinue\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vermont Adaptive’s Veteran Ventures \n \n Local Partner \n \n \n \n Vermont Adaptive’s Veteran Ventures: Vermont Adaptive is proud to offer programs specifically designed for injured service members\, veteran’s with disabilities\, and their families. Since the organization’s inception\, Vermont Adaptive has worked with veterans with disabilities and evolved their programs to match the changes in the needs and interests of men and women who have been… \n \n \n \n \n \n Read More Vermont Adaptive’s Veteran VenturesContinue\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter One \n \n Local Partner\, Meal Sponsor \n \n \n \n Rutland’s own Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter One was the very first chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America formed. The organization’s aims include promoting and supporting the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans\, creating a new identity for this generation of veterans\, and changing public perception of Vietnam veterans. Learn more here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Read More Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter OneContinue\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vermont Humanities \n \n Grants and Donors \n \n \n \n A statewide nonprofit organization founded in 1974\, Vermont Humanities seeks to engage all Vermonters in the world of ideas\, foster a culture of thoughtfulness\, and inspire a lifelong love of reading and learning. A state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities\, Vermont Humanities believes that engagement with the world of ideas\, in interaction… \n \n \n \n \n \n Read More Vermont HumanitiesContinue\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vermont Veterans Fund \n \n Grants and Donors \n \n \n \n The Vermont Veterans Fund was created in 2010 to provide grants or support to individuals or organizations engaged in activities that provide services: Under the guidance of the Veterans Fund committee\, a group of veterans and veteran service providers with wide ranging experience in veteran services\, the Fund supports large and small programs developed by… \n \n \n \n \n \n Read More Vermont Veterans FundContinue\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Civil Air Patrol Rutland Composite Squadron \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a non-profit organization and an auxiliary of the United States Airforce.  Their mission is to support America’s communities with emergency response\, diverse aviation and ground services\, youth development and promotion of air\, space and cyber power through aerospace education.  Adult members of CAP are involved in aerospace education including flying cadets through… \n \n \n \n \n \n Read More Civil Air Patrol Rutland Composite SquadronContinue\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Misha Pemble-Belkin SSG (USA Retired) \n \n Emcee \n \n \n \n Misha Pemble-Belkin served nine years as an Army Paratrooper from 2006 through 2015. He successfully completed two combat tours to the Kunar Provence of Afghanistan with a total of 27 months spent in country. On his second tour he was injured and required a medical retirement from the service in 2015. Misha coordinates the Veteran… \n \n \n \n \n \n Read More Misha Pemble-Belkin SSG (USA Retired)Continue URL:https://www.vtvetstownhall.org/event/rutland-vets-town-hall-2026/ LOCATION:Godnick Adult Center\, 1 Deer St.\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701\, United States CATEGORIES:Vets Town Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vtvetstownhall.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_1202-scaled-e1750953720724.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR