Charity drive

henapple

http://www.operationbbqrelief.org/ I hope I haven't over stepped my bounds, but... After we discussed giving over the past few days it looked like we were going in 7 different directions. I humbly propose we start with the operation bbq relief. It's an outstanding group and cause. They provide a great service to victims in very trying times.

I reached out to Jeff Smith of Big Creek Bbq. One of the founders and director of media and advertising. He is looking into us making personal donations with our forum being a tag do we can get a total of our contributions.

100% of donations go directly into the cause. No salaries are taken. Around 75% goes directly to providing meals for storm victims and 25% to things like tents, equipment upkeep, advertising, etc.. They have received awards for their being an above board charity.

Please visit their website and Google articles about their history and projects. If anyone has reservation about choosing this group please comment or pm me.

Without goals we have nothing to aim at. I'm over the top on everything I do but I'm thinking a 2 month drive, starting when I hear from Jeff and we get "our" fund arranged. I still don't have a clear number on our members but think $15-$20k is possible. 300 people at $60 per is $18k which will feed a large number of storm victims. That's $1 a day for a few months. I realize some can give more and some less... And some will give more and some less. That information will be private. I will be in no way involved other than being in touch with OBR and keeping our folks updated.

If a member of the original forum would like to present this idea to them that would be great although I don't feel a "giving competition" would be productive. You could also arrange donations at your place of employment, church, neighborhood, etc..

Again, I want to reiterate... Your donation will be directly to OBR, tax deductible, private and only be tallied so we know if we hit our goal.

We are blessed to be a blessing and I would say we're pretty darn blessed. Put yourself and family in the shoes of these victims and it'll be easy to get involved. We can sign up to volunteer in person.

Sincerely,

Tony

SmokeyPitt

Nice work Tony!  I think this is a great way to get it moving.  Count me in. 

Aviator

I am in. Details please. I have heard good stuff about them.

travisstrick

I'm in

henapple

I forgot one thing. Possibly reaching out to the Mothership, lump companies, accessories product companies, etc...

travisstrick

Here is some down the road thinking.....

If this thing takes off like the group buy, someone should contact some kind of media. Perhaps a well placed story of eggers giving to the charity could be used as some good press for the charity. 

travisstrick

Also, I'm sure the mothership would love to be in the story as having matched a certain portion of our donations. Just saying. 

RV10Flyer

Sounds good, I'm in.

SaturdayFatterday

Count me in.

Fred19Flintstone

Let's do it!

henapple

It'd be cool if the Mothership would donate several xxlbge...

cazzy

You know I'm in! I think it's a great place to start!!

henapple

Heard back from Jeff. They should have us set up next week... And they do take credit card donations online.

gpsegg

Great idea with with "Operationbbqrelief". Count me in. Thanks Henapple for your efforts on this!

blueinatl

Great idea, I'm in!

stlcharcoal

henapple said:

I forgot one thing. Possibly reaching out to the Mothership, lump companies, accessories product companies, etc...

Happy to help......I'll send charcoal.  If they use propane, or do not have a way to store charcoal, then a I'll do a monetary contribution.

I was going to get in touch with them after they got back home and settled from the their Oklahoma trip.

henapple

stlcharcoal said:

henapple said:

I forgot one thing. Possibly reaching out to the Mothership, lump companies, accessories product companies, etc...

Happy to help......I'll send charcoal.  If they use propane, or do not have a way to store charcoal, then a I'll do a monetary contribution.

I was going to get in touch with them after they got back home and settled from the their Oklahoma trip.

Awesome...

Scottborasjr

I'm in, might have to split into a couple of different donations each time I get paid, but I'm in.

bigphil

am in 

henapple

travisstrick said:

Here is some down the road thinking.....

If this thing takes off like the group buy, someone should contact some kind of media. Perhaps a well placed story of eggers giving to the charity could be used as some good press for the charity. 

I wonder if playboy would cover it?

bigphil

henapple said:

Here is some down the road thinking.....

If this thing takes off like the group buy, someone should contact some kind of media. Perhaps a well placed story of eggers giving to the charity could be used as some good press for the charity. 

I wonder if playboy would cover it?

Is it normal for the one that started the thread to derail it  ) but good question 

bud812

Sounds like a good place to start. I'm in.

billyray

I would be all in!!

Tjcoley

Count me in

Mickey

Put me in coach.

dlk7

I'm in.

Cuda1965

This sounds great! I have already made a donation to them, but could swing another one.

SmokinDAWG82

I'm in, best idea on the forum so far. This should count as a Throwdown win for Tony

So do we just go to their site and donate or do we need to get something set up first?

henapple

I'll know something Monday and we'll get it kickstarted... I'm stoked. I'll have a name to tag our donations with.

travisstrick

Is it Freddy fudpucker?

chris123stock

In