The following is an update from Operation Barbecue Relief, which we donate 5% of everyone's annual Pitmaster Club membership fees to.
From: Operation BBQ Relief <[email protected]>
Reply-To: Operation BBQ Relief <[email protected]>
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 7:14 PM
Subject: September Newsletter - Hurricane Laura Update
FROM THE HEART
September 2020 - Hurricane Laura Update
Message from CEO
In 15 days, Operation BBQ Relief has provided 293,231 hot meals with the support from over 200 volunteers from 32 states. While the number of meals served are extraordinarily high, the magnitude of gratitude is even higher. I had the chance to deliver meals into the community where homes are without roofs, water is barely trickling from faucets, and power may take many more weeks before it is restored. Families are still trying to survive as they have nowhere to go. The smiles, hugs, and tears were heartfelt signs of gratitude as we handed hot meals to our new friends. The meals provided much needed comfort, hope, and friendship as so many have felt forgotten.
I want to personally thank you, our staff, and volunteers who help us provide that one hot meal that matters. Our ability to deploy with our command center and thousands of pounds of food and equipment would not be possible without your support.
I invite you all to join us on this deployment or a future deployment as your life will change forever.
Operation BBQ Relief was featured on Business Insider. Please take time to watch our team in action on this current deployment and hear from Greg Lovell from North Carolina. Greg received a meal from us as he was recovering from Hurricane Florence. He drove 16 hours to pay it forward and serve families affected by Hurricane Laura.
Greg’s story and the numerous other stories of gratitude provide the fuel that continues to push Operation BBQ Relief in our efforts to share the healing power of BBQ.
Business Insider Feature
https://www.businessinsider.com/operation-bbq-relief-hurricane-laura-lake-charles-louisiana-2020-9
Much respect,
Stan Hays
"Semper Gumbi" Or Always Flexible
Jarrid "Jay" Collins, Chief Programs Officer
I learned a term many years ago from what I’ll nicely call a well-seasoned Master Guns in the Marine Corps. "Semper Gumbi" Or Always Flexible. Always Have a PACE plan. (for those of you not well-versed in the militaries love of the acronym , it means Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency). As a retired Green Beret, I can attest that in the military, we plan, we train tirelessly and we prepare to execute the mission flawlessly – yet - quite often our best developed plans rarely survive first contact. But, we’ve got to Stay in the fight – so don’t fall in love with your plan.
Being flexible has many benefits; we constantly meet psychological challenges. Some succumb, and feel hopeless, disempowered, give up. That’s not us; OBR rises up, meets the challenges, takes the punch and learns something from it. You see, being adaptable and flexible means not feeling hopeless and helpless in the face of change.
Read more
"Boots on the Ground"
Operation BBQ Relief Lake Charles Deployment t-shirt
The shirts are printed by a veteran-owned, family-operated company that proudly supports Operation BBQ Relief. Net proceeds of this t-shirt will support the efforts of Operation BBQ Relief in providing hot meals to communities affected by disasters. Available in Grey in sizes Small - 4XL.
$30 includes shipping.
Click Here to Purchase
Operation BBQ Relief Face Masks
Purchase your Operation BBQ Relief face masks today! Face masks come in singles or packs of 4 and are available in adult and children's sizes.
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From: Operation BBQ Relief <[email protected]>
Reply-To: Operation BBQ Relief <[email protected]>
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 7:14 PM
Subject: September Newsletter - Hurricane Laura Update
FROM THE HEART
September 2020 - Hurricane Laura Update
Message from CEO
In 15 days, Operation BBQ Relief has provided 293,231 hot meals with the support from over 200 volunteers from 32 states. While the number of meals served are extraordinarily high, the magnitude of gratitude is even higher. I had the chance to deliver meals into the community where homes are without roofs, water is barely trickling from faucets, and power may take many more weeks before it is restored. Families are still trying to survive as they have nowhere to go. The smiles, hugs, and tears were heartfelt signs of gratitude as we handed hot meals to our new friends. The meals provided much needed comfort, hope, and friendship as so many have felt forgotten.
I want to personally thank you, our staff, and volunteers who help us provide that one hot meal that matters. Our ability to deploy with our command center and thousands of pounds of food and equipment would not be possible without your support.
I invite you all to join us on this deployment or a future deployment as your life will change forever.
Operation BBQ Relief was featured on Business Insider. Please take time to watch our team in action on this current deployment and hear from Greg Lovell from North Carolina. Greg received a meal from us as he was recovering from Hurricane Florence. He drove 16 hours to pay it forward and serve families affected by Hurricane Laura.
Greg’s story and the numerous other stories of gratitude provide the fuel that continues to push Operation BBQ Relief in our efforts to share the healing power of BBQ.
Business Insider Feature
https://www.businessinsider.com/operation-bbq-relief-hurricane-laura-lake-charles-louisiana-2020-9
Much respect,
Stan Hays
- Donate on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/donate/742139529853624/ - Donate to the GoFundMe campaign
https://www.gofundme.com/f/hurricane-laura-operation-bbq-relief - Sign up to Volunteer. Please do not self deploy, download the Operation BBQ Relief app in the app store or visit our website to sign up.
https://operationbbqrelief.org/volunteer
"Semper Gumbi" Or Always Flexible
Jarrid "Jay" Collins, Chief Programs Officer
I learned a term many years ago from what I’ll nicely call a well-seasoned Master Guns in the Marine Corps. "Semper Gumbi" Or Always Flexible. Always Have a PACE plan. (for those of you not well-versed in the militaries love of the acronym , it means Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency). As a retired Green Beret, I can attest that in the military, we plan, we train tirelessly and we prepare to execute the mission flawlessly – yet - quite often our best developed plans rarely survive first contact. But, we’ve got to Stay in the fight – so don’t fall in love with your plan.
Being flexible has many benefits; we constantly meet psychological challenges. Some succumb, and feel hopeless, disempowered, give up. That’s not us; OBR rises up, meets the challenges, takes the punch and learns something from it. You see, being adaptable and flexible means not feeling hopeless and helpless in the face of change.
Read more
"Boots on the Ground"
Operation BBQ Relief Lake Charles Deployment t-shirt
The shirts are printed by a veteran-owned, family-operated company that proudly supports Operation BBQ Relief. Net proceeds of this t-shirt will support the efforts of Operation BBQ Relief in providing hot meals to communities affected by disasters. Available in Grey in sizes Small - 4XL.
$30 includes shipping.
Click Here to Purchase
Operation BBQ Relief Face Masks
Purchase your Operation BBQ Relief face masks today! Face masks come in singles or packs of 4 and are available in adult and children's sizes.
Purchase Face Masks
DONATE
