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Rotary Club of Jasper-Passport Screens “Eva” as part of its Veterans Events Series on February 20th
February 20 @ 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Rotary Club of Jasper-Passport Screens “Eva” as part of its Veterans Events Series on February 20th
Jasper Rotary Passport Veterans Roundtable- February 2025
Jasper, IN – On Thursday, February 20th, the Rotary Club of Jasper-Passport will host its next Veterans Roundtable event. The event will take place at the Schnitzelbank Restaurant in Jasper, beginning with a social gathering at 5:45 p.m., followed by a screening of the short film Eva at 6:30 p.m.
Short Film “Eva”
The film is set in WW2 1944 Bavaria, Germany, and on the home front in the USA. Eva was created to tackle the delicate subject of PTSD realistically and respectfully. Eva has a timeless message of redemption and hope for veterans, their families, and friends.
Mick Hetman, its producer and director, is a graduate of Purdue University, filmmaker, photographer, and game inventor who owns HETMAN DESIGN LLC in Pike County.
Mick states: “My son Joseph, a US Marine, co-wrote and co-directed the film. My reenactor friends collaborated on this labor of love. Eva is for veterans. Servicemember reaction to the film has been very positive so far.”
The Mission
The film is intended as a therapeutic conversation starter for at-risk veterans and others who may be suffering from PTSD. Eva is a tool for counselors to aid in reducing the risk of veteran suicide: Let’s save lives together.
Join Us
Afterwards, at 7 p.m., we invite you to join us for a relaxed, thoughtful, and open conversation on the challenges of PTSD and the path forward working through the experiences.
This event will bring together community members and veterans from all military branches to share their experiences, challenges, and insights on life after service.
The Rotary Club of Jasper-Passport and its President Darren Patterson, a veteran with 21 years of service in the U.S. Army, are also actively seeking out local service projects to assist veterans in their transition back to civilian life following a deployment, term of service, or retirement. The club is committed to supporting veterans through initiatives that help ease their reintegration into the community and civilian workforce.
To register for the event, please use the RSVP link below:
https://bit.ly/jprc2025febsocial
Admission is free. Complimentary appetizers will be served.
For more information, contact Darren Patterson at (812) 631-2352 or email at darren@darrenpatterson.net.