Grab some popcorn and a seat in your favorite chair and join us for a virtual discussion of the selected movie with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum staff. For October, we will discuss the 2024 film Edge of Tomorrow. Your mission is to watch the movie, which is available from most libraries or on streaming services (we will not be watching the movie the night of the program). On October 31st, 2025, at 7:00 pm we’ll all meet via Zoom for a discussion led by museum staff. This event is free and open to the public. Register here.

Honoring Service. Inspiring Community. This fall, we are proud to present the 2025 Convoy Speaker Series in partnership with Rock County—an event designed to honor Wisconsin’s veterans, connect our community, and share stories of courage and sacrifice. 📅 Saturday, November 1, 2025 📍 The Beloit Club – Beloit, WI Featuring Keynote Speaker Major General (Ret.) Marcia Anderson A Beloit native, MG (Ret.) Anderson made history as the first African American woman to achieve the rank of major general in the U.S. Army. Her distinguished career, spanning nearly four decades (1979–2016), is a story of perseverance, excellence, and trailblazing leadership. In her keynote address, MG (Ret.) Anderson will reflect on her journey, her family’s military tradition, and the lessons of resilience and leadership that continue to inspire. Event Schedule 10:00 AM– VIP Reception & Meet-and-Greet 11:45 AM– Lunch Service 1:00 PM– Keynote Address by MG (Ret.) Marcia Anderson An expected 200 guests will attend, including veterans, community leaders, military officers, and business professionals. Support the Convoy Speaker Series We invite you to join us in honoring our veterans by supporting this important event. Your sponsorship ensures that the powerful stories of Wisconsin’s veterans are preserved, shared, and celebrated for generations to come. A big thank you to our current 2025 event sponsors! Four-Star Sponsors: ABC Supply, Blain Supply, JP Cullen, The Morse Group, Rock Road Companies Three-Star Sponsors: Ceroni Piping Company, Fairbanks Morse, Liz & Dennis Hansch, Lycon Inc., Nelson Young Lumber, Mid-State Concrete Industries, Westphal Two-Star Sponsors: Angus Young Architects, Mark & Carol Cullen, Dave & Christina Heiliger, Edgewood University Military & Veteran Services, DeGarmo Plumbing One-Star Sponsors: Angus Young Architects, County Materials Corporation, First National Bank & Trust Company, North American Mechanical Inc., Oakleigh & Tobin Ryan, and Peter Skelley  

“Survivor's Story: George F. Banda's Heroic Service with the 101st Airborne in Vietnam” Thursday, November 13, 2025 5:30 PM – 8 PM George F. Banda was drafted in January 1969 and served as a combat medic with the 101st Airborne Division, 2nd Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, E Company, Recon Platoon. Deployed to Vietnam in December 1969, he endured some of the conflict's most harrowing moments. On May 6, 1970, Banda became the sole survivor of his unit following the devastating bombing of Firebase Henderson. At Mess Night, he will share his powerful story of service, sacrifice, and resilience. 5:30-6:15 - Happy Hour 6:15-7:00 - Dinner 7:00-8:00 - Presentation $50 MEMBERS | $58 NON-MEMBERS  This event is sold out! Each MESS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM features a guest speaker, topic, dinner, drinks, and time to socialize before and after the talk. Registration will be required before the event. Join us as we transform this historic naval tradition into our own. Event suitable for all ages. Event sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of our 2025 Mess Night Series Sponsor Generac Power Systems.