CPT Private RallyPoint Member 666852 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There is a small group of leaders at Fort Benning (CPTs and MAJs at this point, but open to anyone: innovation is not limited by rank) that have started gathering once a month over dinner and beer to talk about the profession of arms. Think of it as a Thinking Beer Call <a target="_blank" href="https://medium.com/the-bridge/new-model-mentoring-ce4a65fd9669">https://medium.com/the-bridge/new-model-mentoring-ce4a65fd9669</a> <br /><br />The idea originated from the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/DefenseEntrepreneurs?fref=ts">https://www.facebook.com/DefenseEntrepreneurs?fref=ts</a> which has an annual conference in Chicago and smaller conferences across the country for innovative leaders in the military (and out) to gather and share ideas. DEF has started "Agora" meetings around the country, and we are starting to plan one at Benning. <a target="_blank" href="http://defenseentrepreneurs.org/about-def-agora/">http://defenseentrepreneurs.org/about-def-agora/</a> <br /><br />If you are interested in being part of this group, let me know. Currently there are about 15 of us, but our plan is to eventually open it up to everyone and host it at a public venue. <br /><br />A an Army, we have lost much of the innovation and mentorship that was developed over a couple of beers at the NCO or Officer Club, and our hope is to bring some of that tradition back. <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/013/858/qrc/7738aaa2ca627715bf43a3709f6dfa52_normal.jpeg?1443041802"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://defenseentrepreneurs.org/about-def-agora/">About DEF Agoras</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">An organization built to embed a lasting and dynamic culture of innovation within and across the United States military.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> 2015-05-14T07:24:06-04:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 666852

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There is a small group of leaders at Fort Benning (CPTs and MAJs at this point, but open to anyone: innovation is not limited by rank) that have started gathering once a month over dinner and beer to talk about the profession of arms. Think of it as a Thinking Beer Call <a target="_blank" href="https://medium.com/the-bridge/new-model-mentoring-ce4a65fd9669">https://medium.com/the-bridge/new-model-mentoring-ce4a65fd9669</a> <br /><br />The idea originated from the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/DefenseEntrepreneurs?fref=ts">https://www.facebook.com/DefenseEntrepreneurs?fref=ts</a> which has an annual conference in Chicago and smaller conferences across the country for innovative leaders in the military (and out) to gather and share ideas. DEF has started "Agora" meetings around the country, and we are starting to plan one at Benning. <a target="_blank" href="http://defenseentrepreneurs.org/about-def-agora/">http://defenseentrepreneurs.org/about-def-agora/</a> <br /><br />If you are interested in being part of this group, let me know. Currently there are about 15 of us, but our plan is to eventually open it up to everyone and host it at a public venue. <br /><br />A an Army, we have lost much of the innovation and mentorship that was developed over a couple of beers at the NCO or Officer Club, and our hope is to bring some of that tradition back. <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/013/858/qrc/7738aaa2ca627715bf43a3709f6dfa52_normal.jpeg?1443041802"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://defenseentrepreneurs.org/about-def-agora/">About DEF Agoras</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">An organization built to embed a lasting and dynamic culture of innovation within and across the United States military.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div>

2015-05-14T07:24:06-04:00 2015-05-14T07:24:06-04:00 SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member 672548

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The only issue i see with this is that there are soldiers who don't drink alcohol. They might feel uncomfortable around people drinking.

2015-05-16T07:18:59-04:00 2015-05-16T07:18:59-04:00 LTC(P) Private RallyPoint Member 709087

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Where do you go?

2015-05-30T20:25:51-04:00 2015-05-30T20:25:51-04:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 717124

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would go to something like this if I wasn't pcsing soon

2015-06-02T19:58:50-04:00 2015-06-02T19:58:50-04:00 MAJ Private RallyPoint Member 764556

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When and where is the next one? I would love to attend this.

2015-06-23T10:59:37-04:00 2015-06-23T10:59:37-04:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 931272

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Sir,<br />I would love to take part in something like this (schedule/time permitting).<br />Please message me with the next date and time if possible.

2015-08-31T22:30:34-04:00 2015-08-31T22:30:34-04:00 2015-05-14T07:24:06-04:00