BBQ Dinner with the Awesome's to the highest bidder

Grizzly6 · 10-08-2012, 02:09 PM

Our church has an annual Fall Fest with a Live auction to raise money for the church. I was thinking it would be fun to provide some levity to an otherwise rather boring event. So I came up with a day with the awesome's, where a couple of my friends and I would come over to your house with a couple cases of beer and hang out with you while we watch a game and even cheer for your team. Nothing crazy just a couple of hours of "man" time with some cool guys. I was sure we would not get much more than a couple of bucks, but it would provide some laughs and possibly strike a bidding war between some of the wealthy members of the community looking for a fun reason to donate some cash.

Wel this evolved into "the Awesome's" providing a BBQ dinner for up to 15 folks, where we cook the food and then come over to your house, hang out, watch some TV and drink some beverages. This came up for bid at the auction and sparked a bidding war ending up garnering $610 for the church, far exceeding our expectations. One the gavel landed and the bidding closed I offered up a second dinner for the person bidding $600 and they excepted. So this stupid idea ended up raising $1200 for the church... I just hope we can deliver at the event to ensure we are able to do this next year.

fingerlickin' · 10-08-2012, 02:46 PM

That's awesome!

Big Bears BBQ · 10-08-2012, 03:01 PM

Sounds like a lot of fun ......

PatAttack · 10-08-2012, 03:21 PM

Awesome!

daninnewjersey · 10-08-2012, 03:24 PM

Really cool idea.....I'm already thinking how we can apply this to our fire department. We sure could use some extra $$. Thanks for sharing....

columbia1 · 10-08-2012, 09:11 PM

A very unique idea, hope all goes smoothly!!

criffaaa1 · 10-09-2012, 02:20 AM

Great job now get to cooking

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NorthwestBBQ · 10-09-2012, 03:11 AM

Nice job.

Grizzly6 · 10-09-2012, 12:41 PM

Thanks fella's

I am a little nervouse about the expectations set by those who are willing to spend $600 to have some dudes come to their house with some food and beer. I will let you all know how this works out. I am very pumped about this and really hope it works out so we can do it again next year. The more money for the church the better. I gave them the option of a standing rib roast on the smoker, we'll see if they choose this option or not... if so I will be looking for some advise.

Grizzly6 · 10-09-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by daninnewjersey

Really cool idea.....I'm already thinking how we can apply this to our fire department. We sure could use some extra $$. Thanks for sharing....

Since I am an "expert" now feel free to ask some questions...

code3rrt · 10-09-2012, 01:09 PM

Way to go, great idea for raising funds!

BobBrisket · 10-09-2012, 01:12 PM

Awesome! Great way to help out your church too!

NickTheGreat · 10-09-2012, 01:40 PM

That's pretty "awesome." What are you going to cook?

Grizzly6 · 10-09-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by NickTheGreat

That's pretty "awesome." What are you going to cook?

We are giving them some options. Either pulled pork, Brisket, Ribs or a Prime Rib roast. I am also thinking maybe a fatty or two some chicken or turkey.

It will be up to them what I cook. I am kind of hoping they go with either Brisket or Pulled Pork. I don't have room on the drum to do enough ribs for all, but am more than willing to try

. We are also going to be bringing some sides like mac and cheese, beans and corn bread. Mostly I am in this for the chance to spend a whole day smoking and having fun...

We are also leaving it up to the bidder to determine when they want to do this... I hope they choose either Super bowl sunday or the BCS Championship game. Spending the day drinking beer and hanging out at some wealthy dudes house sounds great to me...

10-08-2012, 02:09 PM	#1
Grizzly6 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-31-12 Location: Altoona, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	BBQ Dinner with the Awesome's to the highest bidder Our church has an annual Fall Fest with a Live auction to raise money for the church. I was thinking it would be fun to provide some levity to an otherwise rather boring event. So I came up with a day with the awesome's, where a couple of my friends and I would come over to your house with a couple cases of beer and hang out with you while we watch a game and even cheer for your team. Nothing crazy just a couple of hours of "man" time with some cool guys. I was sure we would not get much more than a couple of bucks, but it would provide some laughs and possibly strike a bidding war between some of the wealthy members of the community looking for a fun reason to donate some cash. Wel this evolved into "the Awesome's" providing a BBQ dinner for up to 15 folks, where we cook the food and then come over to your house, hang out, watch some TV and drink some beverages. This came up for bid at the auction and sparked a bidding war ending up garnering $610 for the church, far exceeding our expectations. One the gavel landed and the bidding closed I offered up a second dinner for the person bidding $600 and they excepted. So this stupid idea ended up raising $1200 for the church... I just hope we can deliver at the event to ensure we are able to do this next year. __________________ Black UDS DUCAN Affinity - gasser Mini WSM (For the 9 yr old of course) Extreme amounts of awesome to assist 9 yr old who loves to cook

10-08-2012, 02:46 PM	#2
fingerlickin' Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Boyertown, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That's awesome! __________________ Jason "I can get a good look at a T-bone by sticking my head up a bull's a$$, but I'd rather take a butcher's word for it". - Tommy Callahan III XL Big Green Egg, 22.5 Weber OTS, WSJ Gold/Mini WSM, 18" & 22" WSM Flyers Orange Thermapen WAEFAY...WWGALD???

10-08-2012, 03:21 PM	#4
PatAttack is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-19-11 Location: Mt. Pleasant S.C. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Awesome! __________________ 18.5" WSM Weber SJS Maverick ET-732 Stealthy Fast Black Thermapen "You have never lived until you have almost died". "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected will never know".-Unknown Vietnam Soldier

10-08-2012, 03:24 PM	#5
daninnewjersey is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-01-11 Location: Southern NJ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Really cool idea.....I'm already thinking how we can apply this to our fire department. We sure could use some extra $$. Thanks for sharing.... __________________ Proud owner of 4 VERY ugly drum smokers....

10-08-2012, 09:11 PM	#6
columbia1 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-15-12 Location: Kalama Wa. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A very unique idea, hope all goes smoothly!! __________________ "Tombstone BBQ"-PNWBA-KCBS-Custom 72" reverse flow offset-WSM-Weber Elite-ECB

10-08-2012, 03:01 PM	#3
Big Bears BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-06-11 Location: Hillsdale,Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sounds like a lot of fun ......

10-09-2012, 02:20 AM	#7
criffaaa1 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-14-11 Location: Cleveland OH. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great job now get to cooking sent from my Crifftastic $3 __________________ 22.5 ots, 22.5 wsm, kingsford deluxe

10-09-2012, 03:11 AM	#8
NorthwestBBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-09 Location: Lynnwood, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice job. __________________ Michael KCBS/PNWBA Member, Cook, CBJ & Photographer Custom Engraved Wine Barrel Lids

10-09-2012, 12:41 PM	#9
Grizzly6 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-31-12 Location: Altoona, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks fella's I am a little nervouse about the expectations set by those who are willing to spend $600 to have some dudes come to their house with some food and beer. I will let you all know how this works out. I am very pumped about this and really hope it works out so we can do it again next year. The more money for the church the better. I gave them the option of a standing rib roast on the smoker, we'll see if they choose this option or not... if so I will be looking for some advise. __________________ Black UDS DUCAN Affinity - gasser Mini WSM (For the 9 yr old of course) Extreme amounts of awesome to assist 9 yr old who loves to cook

10-09-2012, 01:09 PM	#11
code3rrt is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-09-12 Location: Spokane Valley, Washington Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Way to go, great idea for raising funds! __________________ KC Weber Performer with rotisserie ring, 22.5OTS, Maverick 732, Weber Smokey Joe,PBC Smokenator/Hoovergrill, variety of microbrews, Gin and tonic, variety of lighters.

10-09-2012, 01:12 PM	#12
BobBrisket Moderator Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: El Paso, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Awesome! Great way to help out your church too! __________________ UDS, Pit Barrel Cooker-Courtesy of Poobah, WSM, 22.5 Weber Kettles-K and DR Stamped, 18.5 Weber Bar-B-Kettle, Weber 18.5 Smokey Joe Platinum, Weber Genesis Silver B, Lil' Chief Smoker, Lodge Sportman Grill, Backyard Fire Pit, Dutch Ovens, Discada Set Up, Turkey Fryer! BobBrisket Jr.-MUDS, WSJ Silver My BEST Compliment......"You're a good cooker, Dad!"--My Son. DAN!

10-09-2012, 01:40 PM	#13
NickTheGreat is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-08-12 Location: Iowa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That's pretty "awesome." What are you going to cook? __________________ 18.5" WSM ; Weber E-330 ; Weber Q200 (tailgating) . . . Guess I'm a Weber fanboy!