Library Summer Forum | Norman Barres | Helping People Help Themselves

AN ORDINARY MAN WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY DESIRE TO HELP PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES

The Olivia Rodham Memorial Library
Summer Lecture Series
At the Nelson Town Hall
Gather after 6:30, listen to live music.
Program starts at 7:00 (Nelson time)
Usually runs for about an hour, followed by refreshments and socializing in the library.

The library has sponsored this program for several years. Each speaker is from (or strongly connected to) Nelson, and brings unique perspective and expertise to their chosen topic.

The program is free and open to everyone. There will be a basket for donations, to support the library.

Past programs have been recorded in audio and sometimes video, and are available at the library.

This Program:

“We believe that every individual has worth, that work adds meaning
and purpose to life, and that there is dignity in all useful
occupations” Norman Barres tells the story of the founder of Goodwill
Industries, Edgar J. Helms.  Norman’s own lifelong career of public
service with Goodwill included roles as President, Interim CEO and
consultant for an organization with retail sales of $2.7 Billion,
offering employment and training programs to almost 2 million people
annually.