So you say you like to BBQ. Have we got a deal for you! Yep, that s right! Cold River Cattle Company BBQ team, in conjunction with the World s Championship BBQ cook-off sponsored by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, is looking for you! The Cold River team is a team that has been cooking at the HLS&R BBQ cook-off for 30+ years. The team is made up of Doctors, Lawyers, Bankers and even a few Indian Chiefs. This years cook-off takes place over a 3-day period in February. We start our party on Thursday, February 22 nd and keep on going until Saturday February 24th. Let me tell you a little about what we do. We provide food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) in a private tent area to donors and their guests. We will be hosting our annual party for the Sunshine Kids organization on Saturday morning. We will also be hosting our annual party for the Small Steps Nurturing Center on Friday, from 10am to 12pm. We have live music entertainment each night even a Miss Blue Jeans contest on Saturday. Security is provided, even calls to Yellow Cab for those that are just too full! The HLS&R BBQ proceeds are a charitable contribution to the kids in the Houston area. Donations made are tax-deductible by current laws. This event is the kick off weekend for the Rodeo events, so the mood is great and the cooking is wonderful! You, as a donor, are provided with: donor and guest wristbands. You are insured as a donor to have unlimited access to our space at all times; however your group of guests may sometimes experience a wait. Cold River is known to be one of the great places to be at the cook-off and sometimes we are just too full. We ask people to wait instead of packing them in, even though we have 3 full spaces. We cook a full range of food: brisket, sausage, chicken and whatever else gets close to the fire, and all the trimmings. In 2004, Cold River won the Grand Champion Chicken. Cold River has also won Best of Brisket and 3 rd in Chicken in the past and always wins the Best Place to Be award. Enclosed you will find a breakdown of different donor packages. The donor gifts to you are according to the level of your donation. Past gifts have included T-shirts, Caps, Koozies, Bandanas, Coolers and Aprons to name a few. These items are on an as available basis. So come on Jump on the Wagon! We would love to have you as a donor on our team. If you have any questions about the team, the event or just some general information, please give us a call. Thanks, Paul Brindley Team Coordinator Contacts: Paul 713.542.9128 Cheryl 979.203.7740 Email dcsiptak@industryinet.com Linda 713.805.7585 Email linda.femal@texasgas.com Mitzy 713.935.0339 E-mail - Mitzylea@aol.com
Cold River 2018 Here we go again!! Work has begun on the 2018 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Barbeque. Our event has become such a success that we would rather look to our past donors first. I know that it is difficult, while it still feels like summer, to start making plans for February, but for us it s just around the corner. The dates for this year s cook-off are: Cook-Off Starts Thursday February 22, 2018 The Party Continues Friday February 23, 2018 Last Day for FUN! Saturday February 24, 2018 As always, we are looking for your continued support for 2018. As this event has gotten so large and costly, we are trying to get in some early commitments. Due to ever changing rules with HLS&R, we urge you to get your donation in early to secure your place in all the fun! We wouldn t want you to miss being included and end up on the outside looking in. We do not like to see anyone disappointed. Enclosed, you will find an explanation of our Donor Packets and schedule of events for the weekend, a Donor Response Sheet and our Meeting Schedule. You can also visit our website for additional information and to make your donation. Just go to www.coldrivercattlecompany.com. To make your donation through PayPal just hit the Donate button. We will continue our support for Sunshine Kids and Small Steps Nurturing Center with our live and silent auctions on Thursday, Feb. 22, as well as entertaining Small Steps on Friday and Sunshine Kids on Saturday. If you wish to donate items for these auctions, please contact Mitzy McCorvey at 281-546-0111 or mitzylea@aol.com or Linda Femal at 713-805-7585 or linda.femal@texasgas.com. If you have any questions about the times, dates or events, please give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks so much for your support! Paul Brindley Team Coordinator Contact Information: Paul Cell 713-542-9128 Cheryl Cell 979-203-7740 email- dcsiptak@industryinet.com Linda Cell 713-805-7585 email linda.femal@texasgas.com Mitzy Cell 713-935-0339 email - Mitzylea@aol.com
**2004 - Grand Champion Chicken** **1992 - Grand Champion Brisket** *1998-3 rd Place Chicken* * 1991 - Best Bloody Mary * Donor Information As you may know, we are an experienced BBQ team that provides you and your guests with a great 3-day event that is very entertaining. This is one event you really shouldn t miss. We have 3 adjoining spaces to accommodate the party needs. A donation gives you, donor and guest wrist bands. In addition, donations of $500 or more will include recognition for public to see. Your donation is tax deductible as Cold River is a 501 (c) (3) Charitable Organization. The Houston Live Stock Show & Rodeo proceeds benefit youth scholarships. Please read thoroughly before making your selection. Typical donations include the following and please note wristbands are per person, not per couple and a separate ticket is needed for admission onto the cook-off grounds. $2000 Donation 8 Thursday Wristbands 10 Friday Wristbands 10 Saturday Wristbands $1000 Donation 4 Thursday Wristbands 5 Friday Wristbands 5 Saturday Wristbands $500 Donation 2 Thursday Wristbands 3 Friday Wristbands 2 Saturday Wristbands Other packages can be fashioned from $250.00 on up. The VIP wristbands allows bearer multiple in and out privileges through the private entrance. Donor gifts such as coolers, caps, T-shirts and other neat stuff as the supplies last. These items are available on a first come, first serve basis so jump on the wagon early! Make checks payable to: Cold River BBQ Team Mail to address below Schedule: February 22 Thursday Donor & Donor Guest/Team Party Thursday Wristbands Only February 23 Friday Donor & Donor Guest VIP Wristbands & Friday Booth Wristbands February 24 - Saturday Donor & Donor Guest VIP Wristbands & Saturday Booth Wristbands Friday Special Events: Small Steps Nurturing Center 10am to 12pm Saturday Special Events: Sunshine Kids Party 10am to 1pm Miss Blue Jeans Contest 3pm Contacts: Paul 713-542-9128 Cheryl 979-203-7740 dcsiptak@industryinet.com Linda 713-805-7585 linda.femal@texasgas.com Mitzy 713.935.0339 mitzylea@aol.com Cold River Cattle Company Bar-B-Que Team P.O. Box 280 Bellville, Texas 77418
**2004 - Grand Champion Chicken** **1992 - Grand Champion Brisket** *1998-3 rd Place Chicken* * 1991 - Best Bloody Mary * Donor Name: Donor Address: City State Zip Phone: Cell Phone: Email Address: Add me to your email list to receive updates CRCC Team Contact: (Who introduced you to the team) Yes No YES Count me in I would like to donate again for 2018 Approximate donation: Forget it Partner But keep me on your mailing list Please remove me from your mailing list Our team office is open and ready to accept your donation. You can also make your contribution through PayPal. Just visit our website at coldrivercattlecompany.com and click the DONATE button. Make your checks payable to: Cold River Cattle Company Please mail to address below Cold River Cattle Company Bar-B-Que Team P.O. Box 280 Bellville, Texas 77418 dcsiptak@industryinet.com
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