Pretty Good BBQ 2012, Dayton, Ohio

This hasn't been decided, but please do keep in mind that, while the cops coming by were a plus, there are cops from both Dayton and Beavercreek that would come by the other campus. Also keep in mind that the church may have its reasons for having the cooking done at the other campus. It's still a very valuable outreach, regardless of where we cook.

I do agree that it should be at the Dayton campus, but if the church decides it's to be held at the Beavercreek campus, so be it. The added benefit to that is that we'll not only serve the Dayton community, but potentially pull in even more people to serve overnight and get involved that wouldn't if it's held at the Dayton church building.

There are pros and cons to each, but if the church has a liability or insurance issue, that likely outweighs other things.

I'm also asking for a portajohn, and asked for it to be placed immediately adjacent to wherever Jeff sets up his stuff.

I'm not sure what you want me to have heard, but we know the dates (May 5 & 6). The location is being discussed, and there may be good reason to not have us at the Dayton campus. That discussion is still ongoing, though.

We're already collecting donations for meat, thinking that people that support it financially may also get more invested physically. The men's group has grown to the point that I'm hoping we don't have a couple of guys out there, but instead have a camp of people. I think a chunk of the meat will likely be donated by Tom, who anyone that was here 2 years ago met. He owns franchise number 1 of a local bbq "chain" that was started by the guy that I used to compete with.

The only thing in question that I'm aware of is the exact location. My thoughts, and those shared here, have been fervently expressed, and we'll be talking more.

Other than that, you'll have to be more specific, Roger.

I'm setting up a meeting with the pastors next week. I think Dayton may be fine for the cook location.

Official word is...

We cook in Dayton, not Beavercreek!

We've got more guys involved this year, and I think we'll have a better turn out to help you all that come with setup and break down, and anything in between.

For Saturday, any thoughts/volunteers for mini-classes for guys that want to learn?

We'll get ribs and stuff again to have ready for police, etc.

I'll guarantee that you didn't do that last year. :doh: But I know that food was sent to the dispatchers, etc. Some even went to the care flight people at the hospital.

I was kind of asked something about why we want to be in Dayton instead of the nicer, safer Beavercreek. They wanted to know, and not in an accusatory way, if it was about serving the community or feeding the poor.

I told them that it's all about serving the community. If it were about feeding the poor, we'd prefer to stay in a safer place and just bring in the food. Serving the community means being there during the whole process, allowing the community to be there with us.

The men's group is bigger this year, and they've been hearing how much this means to the neighborhood. My goal is that as many as can possibly be there will be around Saturday for at least a couple hours, then shifts of, hopefully, 8 or so at a time, then everyone again Sunday morning.

I'd like to hear what you guys would like to improve the event from your side. I've already got the portajohn on my list... Besides, it gives Clark's tent something to be tied down to... But other than that, what would you like? More help? Anything that comes to mind.

I was talking to the group last night, and told them that they need to come out to find out how a group of men should come together to serve.

Not as an official role call, but can those of you that are planning on coming give me a quick paragraph, whatever, telling me WHY you're coming? I want to relay it back to the guys to get them as involved as possible.

Thanks for the input so far! anddedicatingit to Dan is a great idea!

Thanks for more input... Other guys, help me out here.

The men's group is being "challenged" to really be a part of this more than ever. I want to get a crew of guys to stay the whole night, helping out, or at least eating whatever food you all fix for them. Giving them your input on why you come to Ohio to do this is a huge help... I would really appreciate as much input as possible!