Are you interested in a "beer call" for innovators at Ft. Benning?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 May 2015 07:24:06 -0400

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 https://medium.com/the-bridge/new-model-mentoring-ce4a65fd9669

The idea originated from the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum https://www.facebook.com/DefenseEntrepreneurs?fref=ts 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. http://defenseentrepreneurs.org/about-def-agora/

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.

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.

About DEF Agoras

An organization built to embed a lasting and dynamic culture of innovation within and across the United States military.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2015 7:18 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 May 2015 07:18:59 -0400

The only issue i see with this is that there are soldiers who don't drink alcohol. They might feel uncomfortable around people drinking.

Response by LTC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2015 8:25 PM

LTC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 May 2015 20:25:51 -0400

Where do you go?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2015 7:58 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 19:58:50 -0400

I would go to something like this if I wasn't pcsing soon

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 23 at 2015 10:59 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 10:59:37 -0400

When and where is the next one? I would love to attend this.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2015 10:30 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 22:30:34 -0400

Sir,
I would love to take part in something like this (schedule/time permitting).
Please message me with the next date and time if possible.