2010 BBQ for our Troops

[sfisch]

Just got off the phone with Dave Waun from the National BBQ for our Troops Organization.
They are requesting help from the GLBBQA membership to assist them with a cook in Battle Creek on June 19.
There will be in excess of 600 soldiers plus family totaling approximately1500 people, 250 of which are children who need to be fed between Noon and 1pm.
They have arrangements for (5) serving lines to move 300 people through each.
What they need:
The base will let bbq personnel on the night before, they will cook approx 1300 lbs of meat overnight on-site.
They need smokers. Right now they have (1) Lang 84 and a small Klose.
They will need some people to assist on the food service lines.

List your name and if you can bring a cooker and I will update Dave as information comes in.

Thanks
Scott

[jerry516planes]

I'll have mine painted by then and can bring it!

[sfisch]

Jerry
I was kinda betting you would, sounds like it will be welcomed with open arms. How comparable is the cooking area in regards to a Lang 84?

Scott

[jerry516planes]

I will hold about 100 lbs. Really not that big. 20 by 60 one grate!

[jerry516planes]

Get a hold of Cory he has a monster that we have not seen!:D

[michiana mark]

I'll have to check at work for that friday off, the 18th, but should be good to go. Lang 60, heavily modified.:D

[jerry516planes]

I'll have to check at work for that friday off, the 18th, but should be good to go. Lang 60, heavily modified.:D

I will be fun to work with you again! Hope Capt Dan can make it!

[Shane Holz]

Let me know all the details but I'll do it. I can hold aprox 12-14 pork butts in the main and I also have 4 20x20 racks in the vertical. Anything I can do for our military I'm in.

[Rich Parker]

FYI - This is the same weekend as the Modern Hardware cook in GR.

I just accepted a position yesterday at a new company so I am not sure on my availability yet. I will let you know.

[crewdawg52]

Scottie, will mark the date down in the calender and try to bid that weekend off. Wont know for sure until somewhere around the 16th May.

[sfisch]

Shane,
since this is a military project, details are always sketchy at best. There will be an approved arrival time to be determined for Friday, participants will be allowed on the base and my understanding is locked in to cook all night. Specifics in regards to who will do what probably won't be figured out completely until the next morning by Dave Waun of the National BBQ for our Troops ORganization.

Scott

[Shane Holz]

So we are supplying the meat or they are? I'm in for sure, so just let me know when this is all for sure and what I have to do. I think it's the perfect time to give back.

[Timbo52]

I would like to help, but I don't think I could bring my chargriller which wouldn't hold much product even if I could bring it. Count me in for the serving line. If help is needed on the overnight cook, let me know.
My daughter is in the Army Reserve.

Tim

:):):)

[Capt Dan]

Let me know all the details but I'll do it. I can hold aprox 12-14 pork butts in the main and I also have 4 20x20 racks in the vertical. Anything I can do for our military I'm in.

Same here. I am in! Justin said he would be glad to help again, I can see if Jason can help serve too, or even the wife. I hate to get her around them soldiers.;) Wouldn't want her to leave me for GI Joe!:D
I'm glad this is a go. Battle creek is allot closer to me too!

[sfisch]

We will not be supplying anything except for bodies and smokers. This is being put on by the National BBQ for our Troops Organization and we are assisting them.
Over the next couple of weeks we should have a good handle on the amount of equipment still needed but with Jerry's cooker I would think that 1 or 2 more Lang sized will suffice.
I will do a more formal "roll call" in a few weeks but thanks to everyone for volunteering.

Scott

[michiana mark]

Put in for time off request for friday the 18th, should know next week, but Scott will be off with some bartender.

[Shane Holz]

I also put in for the time off so I should be all set. The smoker is ready to go!

[tearl42]

The FMB Crew will be there with bells on!

I'll bring my BWS Party!

[Derek]

is the organization supplying the meat? if they are and only need smokers, I can bri g my brother, mother, sted dad, and my WSM 22.5 to the unit if they let us drive up with our new 17ft pull along?

[Shane Holz]

Is there any more news on this yet? My cooker is ready to go. Just installed the hot water heater last night. Just have to hard mount the sink and she is done. Also what's the details about "adult beverages" on base?

Thanks

[michiana mark]

Got the 18th off, so I'm good to go..;)

[sfisch]

So in regards to actual smokers, Jerry you will bring yours and Mark will you be bringing your Lang? Shane has his and Tom will bring his BWS. I think this should be enough cooking equipment.
I'll send Dave a email and let him know, I'll find out from him how many volunteers he has lined up and then you guys can decide on who wants to attend to help as a volunteer.
Thanks a bunch.

Scott

[Derek]

Anyone know if the meat will be suplied? and if so all I need to bring is my kitchen and my smokers?

[Rich Parker]

Anyone know if the meat will be suplied? and if so all I need to bring is my kitchen and my smokers?

The meat and smokers will be provided so you just need to show up and keep the fires going.

[Derek]

The meat and smokers will be provided so you just need to show up and keep the fires going.Seriously? Or can I bring my kettle?

[tearl42]

I have Me plus 2. I might have up to 3 more, I'll let you know soon, Scott.

[jerry516planes]

So in regards to actual smokers, Jerry you will bring yours and Mark will you be bringing your Lang? Shane has his and Tom will bring his BWS. I think this should be enough cooking equipment.
I'll send Dave a email and let him know, I'll find out from him how many volunteers he has lined up and then you guys can decide on who wants to attend to help as a volunteer.
Thanks a bunch.

Scott

Thanks for the update Scott!

[michiana mark]

So in regards to actual smokers, Jerry you will bring yours and Mark will you be bringing your Lang? Shane has his and Tom will bring his BWS. I think this should be enough cooking equipment.
I'll send Dave a email and let him know, I'll find out from him how many volunteers he has lined up and then you guys can decide on who wants to attend to help as a volunteer.
Thanks a bunch.

Scott

Yes Scott, the Lang will is ready for duty.

[Shane Holz]

Thanks Scott. Me and my smoker will be there with bells on. She is all ready to travel and I think this is a great cause!

[sfisch]

Yes, this is a really great cause and even though it was so dang cold out last year we had a really good time, Mark's the one who was the real trooper, he sat in his truck all night manning the fires in the Lang's.
Dave Waun knows his stuff, he does this several times a year all over the place, you will be in good hands. Sorry I can't make the trip this year.
I'll email Dave today and bring him up to date and will keep you all posted on specifics as they become available.
Please remember that this is a military operation and they do not give out specific info to the last minute.

Scott

[michiana mark]

So in regards to actual smokers, Jerry you will bring yours and Mark will you be bringing your Lang? Shane has his and Tom will bring his BWS. I think this should be enough cooking equipment.
I'll send Dave a email and let him know, I'll find out from him how many volunteers he has lined up and then you guys can decide on who wants to attend to help as a volunteer.
Thanks a bunch.

Scott


Add in Capt Dan and his Lang, hope we have enough. 1300 lbs of meat is a lot. Wished I still had The Gator, it could hold 48 pork butts on it's own.

[Rich Parker]

Add in Capt Dan and his Lang, hope we have enough. 1300 lbs of meat is a lot. Wished I still had The Gator, it could hold 48 pork butts on it's own.

Thats what about 130+ pork butts. According to the Lang website, you should be able to hold about 20 8lbers on a Lang 60 so between Mark and Dan thats 40 of them. Jerry's cooker can probably hold around 20 so thats 60. Shane's cooker looks bigger so even if he can hold 40 pork butts (???) so thats 100. Tom's party according to the Backwoods site can handle about 10 which he could probably squeeze a couple of more.

I can come down Friday evening after work but I only have the two drums which is about 12 - 16 pork butts max.

I am just reading the numbers off of the manufactures page so what will your cookers hold?

[Shane Holz]

I have one 54 x 22 rack and 4 20x20 racks. All are capable to cook on. That's alot of pork but. I figure at least 12 on the main and at least that many in the vertical. I have lots of room.

[Derek]

if they are pork butt's I can smoke 3-4 of them at a time on my weber.

[Timbo52]

I will supply labor, along with my daughter. She believes that her old National Guard unit will be returning from Afghanistan that day.
Let me know if help is needed Fri night and Saturday, or just Saturday.

Tim

[sfisch]

Thanks to you all. I have emailed Dave Waun with the updated info. Will let you know when he responds. If I don't hear from him by tomorrow afternoon, I have his phone number and will give him a call.

Scott

[michiana mark]

See what all he plans on cooking. Butts , brisket, chicken, burgers, dogs , beans????????????????????????????

I've got a brisket cooking mod envisioned for the Lang, if needed

[Shane Holz]

It looks like I'll be going alone so if anyone could help keep the stick burner going all night that would be great. I'll try to do it alone but it makes for a scary drive home the next day.

[michiana mark]

It looks like I'll be going alone so if anyone could help keep the stick burner going all night that would be great. I'll try to do it alone but it makes for a scary drive home the next day.

Half hour naps in between sticks, yes I am the Master.:D

[jerry516planes]

Yes! I will be glad too.

[Capt Dan]

Never been able to do 20 butts in my 60, butt i can do 14. I would be willing to do that, plus i will be sending you the above info for me and Justin.:D

[Big Bears BBQ]

I wish I could help you guys on this BBQ but I'm commited to a cook that weekend at a local campground doing pork butts. You guys are doing a great job.................