Nov 6, 2024BoardMeeting
BoardGilbard And Public Library Panel Discussion
The event was a Veterans Voices Panel Discussion held to commemorate Veterans Day. Panelists introduced themselves and discussed their branch of service, years served, places or operations where they served, and the rank, position, or job they held. Key discussion themes included the reasons for joining the military (such as seeking opportunity, paying back community support, or following family tradition), the personal growth experienced, including developing leadership, empathy, time management, and resilience. Specific lessons discussed included learning to tolerate failure, choosing the hard right over the easier wrong, respecting authority, and the importance of mental health and supporting others.