VOWS/Hiring Our Heroes

Posted on June 18, 2012 by wolf1 in Doing Good With Others | Leave a comment

No one can argue that the economy is tough, and that finding a job can be difficult — especially for our young veterans.  To help with the challenge, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has started the Hiring our Heroes program.  In New York, a group of veterans in the business/financial field started a program called Veterans on Wall Street to help vets interested in those fields find jobs.

Next Thursday (21 June), they join forces in New York for the 2012 Veterans on Wall Street Conference (and job fair).  Cooking with the Troops is participating in the event, and if you come down please do stop by our table and say hi.

If you live within striking distance of NYC, are considering or seeking a career in the financial or related field, or just looking for a job, come on down.

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Simply Fun Fundraiser for CwtT!

Posted on June 11, 2012 by wolf1 in CwtT | Leave a comment

Want to get some fun and educational games for your children, grandchildren, other people’s children (or yourself)?  If so, there is a way to do that and to help Cooking with the Troops at the same time.

Under a special promotion, CwtT can get 15 percent on all orders placed through this link.  The details are as follows:

* Please be absolutely certain that you order ONLY from this link so that Cooking with the Troops will get the credit for your purchases.  (Note that orders will be HELD for processing into the eFUNdraiser … they will NOT actually be submitted for shipment until the Final Order Date.)
Participant Ordering Information:
* Please be sure to note the correct quantity of each product you wish to purchase in the appropriate column.
DELIVERY/DELIVERY COSTS
* Delivery of product ordered will be shipped directly via United Parcel Service to the address chosen by the Purchaser.  All Purchasers MUST choose the ‘Direct/Drop Ship Delivery’ option when checking out of the website, and enter their FULL Ship To address, including street address (no PO boxes), city, state, and zip code.

* Delivery cost within the Continental United States is 10%, with a minimum of $8.  Therefore, you will probably wish to order at least $80 in retail product (or, you may wish to consider combining your order with a neighbor’s order), since you will be paying shipping on that amount, as a minimum, anyway. Orders shipped to Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam are charged 20% of the retail amount, with a minimum of $16.  Therefore, if you plan to ship to any of these places, you may wish to order at least $80 in retail product, since you will be paying shipping on that amount, as a minimum, anyway.
* Sales tax will be added to each order, as applicable at the delivery destination.

 

Payment Options:
* Visa or MasterCard (paid directly on the website)
Remember:  All orders must be submitted by: June 25, 2012 (at 10:PM Central time)
Anticipated Delivery of Products Ordered:
*   ~ 3 weeks after Final Order date: ~ July 16, 2012

   If you have any questions regarding this SimplyFun eFUNdraiser or would like additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact:

Terri J. Lambing, SimplyFun Independent Consultant

by email at:   GamesToLearnFrom@gmail.com

 

Thank you for your support and participation!

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28 June Red Robin Fundraiser

Posted on June 7, 2012 by wolf1 in CwtT, Sponsors | Leave a comment

The West Carmel Red Robin (9965 N. Michigan Road, redrobin.com) is hosting its second Indianapolis-area fundraiser for Cooking with the Troops (cwtt.org) on Thursday 28 June.  The restaurant is donating ten percent of their proceeds for the day to the charity to help support U.S. and Allied troops, their families, and caregivers.

“It is a pleasure to once again help Cooking with the Troops,” says Shawn Kelly, general manager of the restaurant.  “To help an Indiana-based charity that uses a culinary focus to help troops with everything from jobs to morale is a pleasure.”

The fundraiser will run from 11 am to 10 pm, and the afternoon may see a number of special events.  Already confirmed is Baen Books (baen.com) , who has once again donated a limited number of free books including some by bestselling Indianapolis-area author Michael Z. Williamson (michaelzwilliamson.com).  Mr Williamson will be on hand to sign his books personally between 2-4 pm.  These will be given to those coming in and buying a meal in support of Cooking with the Troops.

“We can’t begin to thank Red Robin enough for this,” states C. Blake Powers, CEO of Cooking with the Troops. “Our growing relationship demonstrates not only their committment to our troops, but also how Hoosiers can work together to have a positive impact literally around the world.  Events like this are crucial to not only raising the funds we need to operate, but in spreading the word to Hoosiers about the good things being done by both organizations.”

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