3rd Annual Friedman Day Dinner - July 31

Strengthening Faith-Based Education

The late Dr. Milton Friedman, a former resident of Ely, Vermont and a Nobel Laureate in Economics, was a great champion of human freedom. At this third annual celebration in his honor, the program will focus on the major cause of his final decade, advancing parental choice in education.

This subject is particularly relevant to the Barre-Montpelier area, with its tradition of strong independent schools.

The kickoff talk will be by Bernier Mayo, former headmaster of St. Johnsbury Academy, superintendent of a parochial school, and Vermont Senator. He’ll discuss different ways of generating support and funding for faith-based schools.

Responding to Mr. Mayo’s remarks are two well-known local education leaders:

David Bisson of Barre, until recently chair of the Vermont Catholic School Board, and Rev. Al Collins of Websterville, founder and long time principal of Websterville Baptist School.

The Institute’s Friedman Day Dinners in 2007 and 2008 filled the dining rooms in South Burlington and Rutland. Reservations (by July 28) are essential.

Please reserve your seat by calling or e-mailing the Ethan Allen Institute (802 695 1448, eai@ethanallen.org). The price is $15, and may be paid either in advance or at the door.
 

The annual Friedman Dinner is co-sponsored by the Ethan Allen Institute, Vermonters for Better Education, and the Lyceum Society of Vermont.