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Spice for Soldiers -
What it is: The brain child of all the great chileheads here on the HSB, the Spice for Soldiers project is going to change the way soldiers eat.
Here’s the idea:
A website will be developed on the Spiceforsoldiers.com domain. The website will feature a section on the manufacturers (sponsors) and a section of pictures from the soldiers enjoying the sauces and spices sent over. Soldiers and family members will be able to place request through the site. Donations can be made by anyone and everyone and will go to helping the manufacturers pay for the cost of shipping and/or the buying of any other supplies the soldiers need.
How the backend will work:
Once a request comes in, it will be sent out to the participating manufacturers. A manufacturer will then choose to fulfill that request (only 1 at a time) and will send out 6 bottles of sauce (standardized costs). The shipping invoice can be generated using one common account and then paid for by the funds in the PayPal donation account (donations ‘@’ spiceforsoldiers.com). This way, the site serves as more of a connection hub and allows as many manufacturers to participate as there are soldiers the use the service.
Next Steps:
- Website Setup (email addresses and Paypal account are done), website should take no more then 2-3 weeks. Working on another surprise project at the moment.
- Logo: Anthony has volunteered his wife to design the logo (she’s a pro designer), but I don’t know what we want design wise. Suggestions? I’m thinking a logo for the site and then a logo/button for the participating manufacturers to put on their websites as well.
- Manufacturers: I’ll need to collect a list of the participating manufacturers, a short blurb on your company and your logo. Once the initial list of participants is received, we may want to extend the reach and invite others to join in. (send that info to requests ‘@’ spiceforsoldiers.com)
- Let the soldiers know: Once the site is set up, we should pass the word around to the soldiers. Then the fun begins!
Chilehead Comments:
Posted by: Nick Lindauer - Categories: Uncategorized
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38 Comments »
This is a great cause that deserves our full attention. These soldiers sacrafice for us - let’s return the favor even if only in a small way.
loco luna brian on 3/21/2006 at 8:03 am said:
This is a great cause that deserves our full attention. These soldiers sacrafice for us - let’s return the favor even if only in a small way.
Agreed - Anyway that I can help - I will.
CaJohns is IN
Would this service only be for soldiers in the Middle-East or anywhere in the world? My brother is stationed at Guantanamo Bay and he can’t find any decent sauce anywhere!
Whatever you need. Count me in.
Adam2 on 3/21/2006 at 9:18 am said:
Would this service only be for soldiers in the Middle-East or anywhere in the world? My brother is stationed at Guantanamo Bay and he can’t find any decent sauce anywhere!
We ship out to APO’s in Korea and Germany all the time, seems there is quite a want/need to fill. I’d be glad to donate whatever is necessary.
When your done with this, are you gonna set up. http://www.spiceforpoorcollegestudents.com?
Daniel on 3/21/2006 at 10:38 am said:
When your done with this, are you gonna set up. http://www.spiceforpoorcollegestudents.com?
LOL Funny 
Adam2 on 3/21/2006 at 9:18 am said:
Would this service only be for soldiers in the Middle-East or anywhere in the world? My brother is stationed at Guantanamo Bay and he can’t find any decent sauce anywhere!
Send me his APO!
Sounds great! We’re ready to roll.
Count us in, it’s a really cool idea.
If I can be of any service please let me know!!!! Gotta support the men and women who keep our country safe. Not to mention that this is a kick A## idea.
I am in contact with a friend who does web design for ESPN/Disney to see if he can donate this time to the new site/portal. No promises as those two accounts eat up most of his time. His name is Mike Baker and owns http://www.bakermedia.com/services/
here is some examples from his resume:
http://www.ilpalazzone.com/
http://www.espnsportsfigures.com/sportsfigures/
http://www.afd123.com/
I hope he has time to donate. He’s a very cool individudal and does some great work. Cross your fingers!!
We would be honored to be involved. These Men and Women put their lives on the line daily for us folks at home, what a wonderful way of letting them know they are appreciated.
Longbranch definitely would like to be involved
Excellent… we are getting quite a list going here.
The Three Hot Tamales are at your attention SIR!!!
I love a woman in uniform…
Mild to Wild® is in, of course. I might beg leave to change the terms just a wee bit to fit the packaging I already have.
loco luna brian on 3/21/2006 at 11:02 am said:
Send me his APO!
Hey Brian - Just sent you an email - Thanks again, he will be totally pumped when he gets some sauce! And I’m sure anyone that eats with him will be happy too! It will blow away all the mixed nuts and melted candy he’s been getting so far. Oh yeah, and the dominoes, my mom sent him dominoes! Why??
Adam2 on 3/21/2006 at 3:15 pm said:
Hey Brian - Just sent you an email - Thanks again, he will be totally pumped when he gets some sauce! And I’m sure anyone that eats with him will be happy too! It will blow away all the mixed nuts and melted candy he’s been getting so far. Oh yeah, and the dominoes, my mom sent him dominoes! Why??
I got the email, thanks! The sauce is Cuba bound as we speak! It’s the least we can do!
WOW, shes quick YEAHHHHY the designer said “Shes In” ok Ill send Nick an email and let him know
Lisa on 3/21/2006 at 5:50 pm said:
WOW, shes quick YEAHHHHY the designer said “Shes In” ok Ill send Nick an email and let him know
Great news Lisa, this is coming together!! I would like a copy of the logo so we can maybe incorporate it in the neck label!
dan, what do i actually have to ask her to create? let me know , you can email me , i think you have my email address..
I think Anthonys wife is designing the logo, maybe she can do something like you guys did for the scovie stickers right??
Adam2- she sent him dominoes because that is *the* game among many of the cultures in those parts. I’ve a couple of firefighters from Puerto Rico on my department and they nearly come to blows over the silly game Down in Miami, you can go past Bolivar? Park near little Havana & see crowds of folks gathered around playing ‘bones’. Maybe she thinks he needs to fit in more
Alittle behind the curve, but Scotty B’s Hot Sauces would love to spread the heat around to our men and women in uniform. I’ve already been requested through my web-site for some hot sauces to aid a 17 man marine unit in remote location in Iraq with no offical mess to eat at. Requested their sizes so I could send them some Scotty B’s T-Shirts also. Semper Fi
Jim Campbell (Mild to Wild®) on 3/21/2006 at 7:41 pm said:
Adam2- she sent him dominoes because that is *the* game among many of the cultures in those parts. I’ve a couple of firefighters from Puerto Rico on my department and they nearly come to blows over the silly game
I’d like to believe that Jim, but you’ve certainly never met my mother!
They were probably just on sale at Wal-mart or something.
Innuendo Foods is in for sure! We are glad to provide our soldiers with plenty of Bucky Goldstien’s, Baboon Ass Brand, and Gone Rabid Hot Sauces. Just let us know where to send it!!
Wecome aboard Ron!!!!
Watch for an email from me later today. I have a request for you.
Randy the…Mississippi Sauce King
Welcome aboard Ron. We are glad to have you participate in such a worth while and exciting venture. I’m sure Nick will be getting a hold of you soon.
Hi Ron! Welcome on.
Dan- I tried to email you about some labels, but I guess it didn’t go through. It’s a .com, right?
jim campbell- Mild to Wild(R) on 3/26/2006 at 1:09 pm said:
Hi Ron! Welcome on.
Dan- I tried to email you about some labels, but I guess it didn’t go through. It’s a .com, right?
Jim, when did you email me? We have been having issues with the back side of our mail server and I cannot check it from home. If you sent the email after 4:30pm on Friday, I will get it Monday morning when I get to the office. You can always emaill me at danmartinsen at gmail dot com… hehe sneaky!!
The deed is done! Trying to support a fellow blogger with some business
It is much appreciated!! You have mail!
thanks again Jim!
Welcome Ron!
Daniel, if you truly are a poor college student, drop me a line with a sob story. Happy to try and help out.
Hey Randy,
What’s the request? Didn’t get the email…..@&^#% Spam Filters!!!
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That sounds like a good idea. I know how they feel, those MRE’s are bland and nasty.