March Speaker: John Gulick

A Navy Seal in Vietnam

Former Navy Seal John Gulick will present A Navy Seal in Vietnam. The Navy SEALS are one of the world’s elite military units. The selection and training process to become a SEAL borders on brutal. The failure rate of those who volunteer is steep. What does it take to pass these tests, be assigned to a SEAL team and experience combat? How does it impact one’s life? John will recount his experience transitioning from an English Literature major at Washington & Lee University to a naval officer with duty aboard the destroyer USS Fletcher to Navy “frogman” in an Underwater Demolition Team; ultimately to becoming a SEAL deployed on combat operations in the deadly Rung Sat Special Zone, deep in the heart of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, during which he was wounded in action.

April Spoeaker:  Andrew Couch

From Storytime to Legacy – Making sure the grandkids get the story right

Andrew Couch, co-founder of  Sound Legacy, an author, podcast host, and audiobook producer who has spent more than a decade in the storytelling business. With roots in audio recording and sound design, he has developed a keen ear for enhancing stories with music, timing, and atmosphere. Long before his professional career, Andrew was collecting stories the moment he could ask a question, and he’s never stopped listening.

Today, he helps families, businesses, and communities discover how storytelling can deepen connection, foster trust, and honor lived experience. His work blends technical expertise with a genuine curiosity for people’s journeys, reminding audiences that stories aren’t just entertainment – they’re legacy.