Midwest Homeless Veterans BBQ

[Shagdog]

On June 9th OIFmarine, ChicagoKP, and I will be putting on BBQ in Milwaukee for homeless Veterans. This is our first solo event, so we are trying to keep the numbers smaller and more manageable at around 350 guests.

We need volunteers to help with prep, service, running, and clean up. If anyone is in the Milwaukee area and would be interested in joining us for this event, please let us know.

Also, we could probably use 1-2 more decent sized cookers, so if anyone is interested in cooking with us, let me know that as well.

Lastly, we have started a go fund me to help defray the costs for food and drink. If we exceed our goal, excesses will go to extra menu items, or seed money for the next event. Thanks in advance for your support

https://www.gofundme.com/bbq-for-homeless-veterans

 

[Ron_L]

Sounds like a great cause, Matt! This has been approved by the forum Admin. Thanks for following our rules!

We may be at a competition that weekend, but we're not sure yet.

 

[Shagdog]

Let me know, Ron. We'd love to have you guys!

 

[Shagdog]

Bump!

 

[oifmarine2003]

We are also looking for some more volunteers to help cook/serve/etc as well as another 1-2 larger smokers. Please help out if you can.

 

[Smokie185]

Just made a donation to a great cause.

 

[oifmarine2003]

Just made a donation to a great cause.

Thank you so much for your help!! We really appreciate it!

 

[TuscaloosaQ]

Guys thx for what y’all are doing .... it makes my heart smile.... don’t think I can make this one since I am making the event in August in New York.... but I most assuredly will help out with a donation.....

 

[Shagdog]

Thank you, Paul. If it wasn't for you, I'm sure we wouldn't be doing this. You, sir, are an inspiration.

 

[MisterChrister]

OK I'm in, thanks for setting this up Matt, Kirk, & Chris! I'm pretty sure my oldest son can get behind this, too (right Andy? :mrgreen. Is this downtown, or near the Zablocki VA campus?

 

[Shagdog]

OK I'm in, thanks for setting this up Matt & Chris! I'm pretty sure my oldest son can get behind this, too (right Andy? :mrgreen. Is this downtown, or near the Zablocki VA campus?

That's great, dude! We'd love to have you. Send me a PM with how many guys, an email I can reach you at, and shirt sizes for all volunteers.

It is on the Zablocki campus. If you look at the satellite view of the campus, just north of the hospital is a pond and park. That is where we are holding this. Its a really cool spot!

 

[MisterChrister]

Yup, I know the spot. Looking forward to it! I'm checking with 2 brothers and a friend in the area, too. I'll PM you a head count. Thanks again!

 

[chicagokp]

Yup, I know the spot. Looking forward to it! I'm checking with 2 brothers and a friend in the area, too. I'll PM you a head count. Thanks again!

Woot! Awesome to have the help! Thanks!

 

[MisterChrister]

Woot! Awesome to have the help! Thanks!

Thanks for setting this up, Kirk! Didn't mean to leave you out previously!:becky:

 

[LYU370]

Also, we could probably use 1-2 more decent sized cookers, so if anyone is interested in cooking with us, let me know that as well.

Does it have to be a Shirley? :becky: :mod:

Should find out in about a week of so if I'll be free that weekend. I might be able to drag my FEC up there if needed, or just come up to help out. Will let you know.

 

[oifmarine2003]

Thanks for setting this up, Kirk! Didn't mean to leave you out previously!:becky:

Awesome! Thanks for helping out!

 

[MisterChrister]

My pal Rick is in too, waiting to hear from 2 brothers and my son.

 

[chicagokp]

Thanks for setting this up, Kirk! Didn't mean to leave you out previously!:becky:

No worries, I didn't take it that way.

Does it have to be a Shirley? :becky: :mod:

Should find out in about a week of so if I'll be free that weekend. I might be able to drag my FEC up there if needed, or just come up to help out. Will let you know.

Hey Andy. Nope, doesn't have to be a Shirley. We were thinking the cook would need 5 'big ones' to get the job done. But that's our initial thoughts. Let us know if you're free and we'll see how that fits with what is needed. Fast Eddie's are nice cookers, especially for pulled pork and being able to sleep overnight! :thumb:

 

[LYU370]

Hey Andy. Nope, doesn't have to be a Shirley. We were thinking the cook would need 5 'big ones' to get the job done. But that's our initial thoughts. Let us know if you're free and we'll see how that fits with what is needed. Fast Eddie's are nice cookers, especially for pulled pork and being able to sleep overnight! :thumb:

I know, just being a smart ass, since it sounds like a Shirley Fest. :becky:

FEC will hold 12-16 butts, maybe more, depending on size. I went through my stick burner phase when I was much younger. Now, I'm an old fart that likes his sleep. Which is why I got the FEC. :icon_sleepy :yawn:

DAMN KIDS! Get off my lawn!!!

 

[chicagokp]

I know, just being a smart ass, since it sounds like a Shirley Fest. :becky:

FEC will hold 12-16 butts, maybe more, depending on size. I went through my stick burner phase when I was much younger. Now, I'm an old fart that likes his sleep. Which is why I got the FEC. :icon_sleepy :yawn:

DAMN KIDS! Get off my lawn!!!

Dude, Fast Eddie's are awesome! So, not saying anything, other than I really like to sleep, so please come and bring it!