Dear Colchester Community,
As a member of the Legislative National Guard and Veterans Affairs Caucus and as a grateful US citizen I want to make you aware of a important upcoming event on Sunday November 10th in Colchester at The McCarthy Arts Center -The VetsTown Hall.

I have attended this event every year since its inception and am always humbled to listen to the testimonies of the men and women that have served in our military.

Unfortunately I will be unable to attend this year but I am hoping there will be a good turnout from our community. I know it means a lot to the participating Veterans to have members of their community bear witness to their service and stories.

All are invited to a Vets Town Hall at the McCarthy Arts Center on Sunday, November 10th at 1pm in Colchester, Vermont. Veterans are invited to speak about what their service means to them. Non-veterans are encouraged to attend and listen. This event is non-political, and all perspectives are valued. There will be no debate on American foreign policy.

Please click here to RSVP. (RSVPs are optional, but encouraged.) Snacks will be available.

There may be an optional question-and-answer period with some of the speakers at the end of the event.

For 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.

For 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.

Each veteran will be given up to 10 minutes to speak. (This time may vary somewhat depending on how many interested speakers we have.) Veterans who would like to speak can RSVP here. 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.

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.

Directions & Parking
McCarthy Arts Center is located at Saint Michael's College, off of Route 15 in Colchester. Click here for detailed directions. There will be free parking available.

Event Info

Nov 22, 2024, 6:15 to 8:30 PM

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Nov 23, 2024, 12 to 4 PM