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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can I talk to for more information about BTB-BBQ FEST?
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A: General Information: DPPD Liaison Sheila Plovanich 281-930-2118
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Back the Blue Planning Director: Charles Thomas 713-444-0497
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LaPorte: Brenda Pritchard 281-830-6864
Q: What is my sponsorship money used for?
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A: Proceeds from this event are used to support our DP/LP Police Departments, Officers, and Communities! All proceeds that remain after festival expenses, are divided equally between Deer Park and La Porte Citizens Police Academy Alumni Associations. Here in Deer Park, all fundraising proceeds are monitored and administered under the watchful eye of our Chief and his command staff and may be use for items such as:
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- Provide funds to purchase miscellaneous/emergency items requested by our Police Departments that aren’t covered in their current annual budget. Provide additional or replacement TOUGHBOOK computers for patrol vehicles; provide additional body armor & rifle vests as requested; provide additional replacement “RED-MAN” tactical training suits and other training aids & supplies; upgrade PD work-out room with the latest commercial-grade exercise equipment to help our officers stay in shape… - Provide resources for our CPA Alumni Associations to develop and enhance events and activities that will help us further our department’s Police/Community Partnership Outreach Initiative…
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- Provide resources that allow our CPA Alumni Associations to assist & support local charitable events and worthy causes within the community…
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- Provide resources that allow our CPA Alumni Association to provide meals for our officers during holidays and local emergencies; and allow us to fund several Officer appreciation dinners/ events throughout the year!
Q: How can I register my BBQ COOKOFF TEAM?
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A: Murline Staley & her team (from Pasadena Strawberry Festival) are in charge of the BBQ Cookoff. This is a ONE-DAY EVENT… to be held at the Jimmy Burke on Saturday, October 16th… from 10 am. – 6 pm.; We are asking all CookOff Teams to move in on the evening of Friday, October 21st.
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Click here for Cookoff Team Rules, Regulations, Registration & Contact Info!
Q: How can I become a VENDOR?
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A: Vendors registration is $60.00 outside ($75 Inside) & vendors should contact our Vendor Coordinator' Pasadena Market's Shawn Bailey 352-949-9332
Q: How can I donate an item for the SILENT AUCTION?
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A: Contact our "Back the Blue Real Estate Crew" Click HERE for more info!
Q: Who can I talk to about becoming a SPONSOR?
A: General Information: DPPD Liaison Sheila Plovanich 281-930-2118
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Back the Blue Planning Director: Charles Thomas 713-444-0497
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LaPorte: Brenda Pritchard 281-830-6864
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Click to view/download/print our COMPLETE SPONSORSHIP PACKET!
Q: How can I make a MONETARY DONATION?
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A:Secure online donations of LESS THAN $500 can be made HERE: https://form.jotform.com/211945900090148
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Donations of $500 OR MORE should be made through our Secure Online Sponsor's Donation portal: Go: https://form.jotform.com/201514174169149
Q: How can I print a Run for the Blue 5K Flyer?
A: Registration is NOW OPEN! Click HERE!
Q: What are the age groups for 5K Fun Run?
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Q: HOW CAN I BUY AN ATV RAFFLE TICKET?
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A: Purchase ATV Raffle Tickets - HERE
Q: HOW CAN I SEE WHO THE 2022 SPONSOR'S ARE?
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A: Check out our 2022 Sponsor's - HERE
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