Project Tribute Foundation: Recent Episodes
Project Tribute
The Project Tribute Foundation is a 501c3 non profit. Our focus is to aid our first responders in their life saving capabilities. 100% of donations go towards life saving. Our operational expenses are funded through an online retail store. Our website is www.ProjectTribute.com
We had a wonderful event at the Burial Mound Shooting Center last weekend and raised almost $3000. Additionally, we are thrilled to share that we learned of our 23rd life saved.
Recap of Last Week
Last week, we had the wonderful Erin and Cliff Taylor from the Crafty Candle Shop as our guests. They committed to donating proceeds from several of their products to Project Tribute. You can find more information about them at www.thecraftycandleshoppe.com
Upcoming Events
July 26th and 27th: Hospitality Tent Practice
- We will have our first hospitality tent and practice setup with competitors over the weekend. Check out our amazing family business partner here: https://theburialmound.com/24-burial-...
August: Baxter Springs Jeep Invasion
- The event includes several Jeep-related vendors, a cornhole tournament, kiddie car show, and the Jeep contest categories of:
- Open Class
- Jeephers
- Classic
- Kick*ss Couple's Jeeps
- Midsize (any other Jeep)
- We look forward to retaining our title of Most Patriotic for the 3rd year running.
- More information can be found https://www.baxterjeepinvasion.com
September: Fundraising Opportunity
- We are searching for a fundraising opportunity. Let us know if you have an option.
October: Trick or Trunk
- Our Trick or Trunk event will be held at the Foundation.
November: Bake Auction
- Start working on your recipes! We will showcase your baked goods to help us turn them into life-saving supplies.
December: First Banquet in Tishomingo
- The banquet will be held at the Doghouse in Ole Red on December 14, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.
- It will be a fundraiser for Project Tribute and an opportunity to honor two or three veterans with custom flags from the amazing folks at Flags for Warriors.
- Buy your tickets https://project-tribute-foundation.sn...
- To nominate a veteran for recognition, please complete this short form https://forms.gle/C4JLPwexRKwBU6dg8
Ongoing Efforts
- Donation Driven and Volunteer Ran: We need your help to fund $2,000 for mass casualty kits for the Bartlesville Ambulance team.
- To donate,
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Special Guests This Week
We welcome Erin and Cliff Taylor from the Crafty Candle Shop. You can find more information about them at www.thecraftycandleshoppe.com
Upcoming Events
July 26th and 27th: Hospitality Tent Practice
- We will have our first hospitality tent and practice setup with competitors over the weekend. Check out our amazing family business partner here: https://theburialmound.com/24-burial-mound-team-rng.
August: Baxter Springs Jeep Invasion
- The event includes several Jeep-related vendors, a cornhole tournament, kiddie car show, and the Jeep contest categories of:
- Open Class
- Jeephers
- Classic
- Kick*ss Couple's Jeeps
- Midsize (any other Jeep)
- We look forward to retaining our title of Most Patriotic for the 3rd year running.
- More information can be found https://www.baxterjeepinvasion.com
September: Fundraising Opportunity
- Crafty Candle Fundraiser
-Crafty Candle Bingo
October: Trick or Trunk
- Our Trick or Trunk event will be held at the Foundation.
November: Bake Auction
- Start working on your recipes! We will showcase your baked goods to help us turn them into life-saving supplies.
December: First Banquet in Tishomingo
- The banquet will be held at the Doghouse in Ole Red on December 14, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.
- It will be a fundraiser for Project Tribute and an opportunity to honor two or three veterans with custom flags from the amazing folks at Flags for Warriors.
- Buy your tickets https://project-tribute-foundation.snwbll.com/ticketing/flags-warriors-banquet.
- To nominate a veteran for recognition, please complete this https://forms.gle/C4JLPwexRKwBU6dg8.
Ongoing Efforts
-Donation Driven and Volunteer Ran:** We need your help to fund $2,000 for mass casualty kits for the Bartlesville Ambulance team.
- To donate, text "bleed kit" to 918-856-3977 or use this link https://www.projecttribute.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=61884a26167c7323ffd9b6d0.
- View pending requests https://www.projecttribute.com/donation-requests.
Thank you for your continued Support
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Our weekly check in with you the Project Tribute Family. Don't forget that we need your help to keep serving first responders.
You can check out all of our work here at www.ProjectTribute.com
Our apparel store can be found https://www.shopoverlandapparel.com/shop/project-tribute-foundation
Our new custom merch will go live in a week or so.
And as always you can donate through Paypal (Project Tribute Foundation), Venmo (Project Tribute Foundation) , Texting "Bleed Kit" to 918-856-3977, or donate on this link https://www.projecttribute.com/donate
21 lives saved and $250,000 in gear delivered!!!
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This Week's Topics
July 26th and 27th: Hospitality Tent Practice
- We will have our first hospitality tent and practice setup with competitors over the weekend. Check out our amazing family business partner here: Burial Mound Team RNG.
August: Baxter Springs Jeep Invasion
- The event includes several Jeep-related vendors, a cornhole tournament, kiddie car show, and the Jeep contest categories of:
- Open Class
- Jeephers
- Classic
- Kick*ss Couple's Jeeps
- Midsize (any other Jeep)
- We look forward to retaining our title of Most Patriotic for the 3rd year running.
- More information can be found here.
September: Fundraising Opportunity
- We are searching for a fundraising opportunity. Let us know if you have an option.
October: Trick or Trunk
- Our Trick or Trunk event will be held at the Foundation.
November: Bake Auction
- Start working on your recipes! We will showcase your baked goods to help us turn them into life-saving supplies.
December: First Banquet in Tishomingo
- The banquet will be held at the Doghouse in Ole Red on December 14, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.
- It will be a fundraiser for Project Tribute and an opportunity to honor two or three veterans with custom flags from the amazing folks at Flags for Warriors.
- Buy your tickets here.
- To nominate a veteran for recognition, please complete this short form.
Ongoing Efforts
- Donation Driven and Volunteer Ran: We need your help to fund $2,000 for mass casualty kits for the Bartlesville Ambulance team.
- To donate, text "bleed kit" to 918-856-3977 or use this link.
- View pending requests here.
Thank you for your continued support!
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Tribute Talks: Weekly Livestream with Jon and Bryce
This week on Tribute Talks, we’re excited to share some updates and changes! We’ve brought all our inventory back to Project Tribute Foundation and are planning to reopen our store once a month with the help of volunteers.
Today, we received a generous delivery from our friends at Refuge Medical, including bleed kits and gear, which are heading to Jenks thanks to the Exchange Club of Muskogee.
Additionally, our board met earlier this week. If you’re interested in getting more involved, we have a GroupMe chat where we share information about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and a deeper dive into our volunteer-operated nonprofit. Join us here: GroupMe Link.
As always, you can check out our fundraising efforts and merchandise at Project Tribute, and our store at Overland Apparel. Please consider donating at Project Tribute Donate.
Tune in to hear more about these updates and how you can get involved!
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Join Bryce and Jon live on Streamyard as they recap the first quarter's achievements and unveil our strategic plan for the upcoming months. Our goals revolve around financial stability, retail sales growth, volunteer expansion, mission impact expansion, and enhancing organizational capacity. To support our mission, we need your help! Have you checked out our store, invited friends to our social media, or set up your $5 monthly donation? Donate here: https://project-tribute-foundation.snwbll.com/project-stop-the-bleed or text "bleed kit" to 918-856-3977. Stay tuned for our upcoming events: BPD Block Party (April 20th), Heroes Market (May 4th), PTF Poker Run (June 1st), Oklahoma SWAT Competition (June 12th), Baxter Springs Jeep Invasion (August 17th), Okie Jeep Jam (October 18th), Trunk or Treat (October 31st), Bake Sale (November), and potentially our first Flags for Warriors Event (December). Exciting news! We're seeking stores to stock our shirts, and we've already partnered with two. If you know of a store that would support our cause, please reach out to us. Don't miss this insightful session packed with updates and opportunities to get involved! #ProjectTributeFoundation #StrategicPlan #CommunityImpact
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🌞 Good morning, everyone! Welcome to our Sunday morning livestream with Jon and Bryce! We hope you're all doing well and adjusting smoothly to daylight savings time. ☕️ Grab your coffee and join us for some fun discussions and maybe a few surprises along the way! Let's kickstart this Sunday with some positivity and good vibes. What's on your mind today? #SundayMorning #LivestreamFun ☀️🎉
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🎙️ Good morning, everyone! Jon and Bryce here with exciting news about the Tribute Jeep. We're a volunteer-operated non-profit relying on your donations to support first responders nationwide. Consider a small $5 donation today. Click the link or text 'bleed kit' to 918-856-3977. Your support means everything!
https://project-tribute-foundation.snwbll.com/project-stop-the-bleed
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🔥 Join us on our broadcast as Jon and Bryce take you on an exciting journey into the impactful initiatives of the Project Tribute Foundation! 🚀 This month, we're thrilled to share that we've successfully delivered over $10,000 worth of essential gear to SROs, K9 units, and Fire agencies across Oklahoma. 🛠️ But that's not all – we've also got some thrilling updates to share about new gear from Refuge Medical, along with the introduction of a groundbreaking product from HeroLink: a medical ID bracelet crafted by first responders, for first responders. 💪
Tune in for an exclusive look at how these advancements are shaping the landscape of emergency response and community safety. Plus, learn how you can contribute to our mission by donating – simply text "Bleed Kit" to 918-856-3977 or visit the link below:
👉 Donate Now 👈
https://project-tribute-foundation.snwbll.com/project-stop-the-bleed
Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of something truly transformative! Save the date and join us for an insightful discussion that could make a real difference. See you there! 🎥 #ProjectTribute #CommunityImpact #FirstResponders #StreamyardSession
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Join us this Sunday morning for a special livestream with Jon and Bryce, as they discuss the incredible work being done by the Project Tribute Foundation. Tune in to learn about the various ways you can support our mission, including the most impactful method: inviting your friends and family to our page. This simple action helps us reach more potential donors and first responders, making a significant difference.
To make a donation, you can text "bleed kit" to 918-856-3977 or visit our website at [project-tribute-foundation.snwbll.com/project-stop-the-bleed](https://project-tribute-foundation.sn.... Currently, we have received over $400,000 in requests for assistance, with the number continuing to grow. For this month, if you set up a $20 monthly donation, we'll send you a complimentary hoodie as a token of our appreciation.
We're proud to share that we've already delivered over $240,000 worth of supplies and saved 17 lives. If you're a first responder who has received gear from us, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out to us at jbeckloff@projecttribute.com to provide testimonials or quotes that we can utilize.
In addition to this exciting livestream, mark your calendars for our upcoming events: Refuge Ruckus in Ft Smith this weekend, Heroes Market at PTF on 5/4/2024, Poker Run on 6/1/2024, Oklahoma SWAT Competition on 6/12/2024, and the Baxter Springs Jeep Invasion on 8/17/2024. We'll have merchandise available at these events and look forward to meeting new faces and spreading awareness about our cause. See you there!
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Chief Miller of the Dewey Fire Department stopped by to receive his 4 requested Seek Thermal Imaging Cameras. Some amazing information about the life-saving capabilities of the TIC.
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Lots of information was shared from several equipment deliveries, newsletter sign up, and delivery to two agencies. Be sure to check us out on Facebook or our website www.Projecttribute.com
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We sometimes get so wrapped up in what's next, it is easy to miss where we came from. Find your grit, take a pause, and lead the way.
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Man what a summer. Lots of successful events already and so many more to come over the next few months. Don't forget we have a free Refuge Medical Training session on July 21st for first responders. Less than 20 seats left.
Sign up here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CA5A82EA6FFC43-first
July 15- Okie Overland
July 22 Burial Mounds
August 18-20 Baxter Springs Jeep Invasion
September 9th Newkirk
October 20th Okie Jeep Jam and potential reveal of the Tribute Trailer.
Don't forget that we have yard signs available for $20 We will have them at each of these events.
Help us continue serving our heroes and text Bleed Kit to 918-856-3977
Next departments we are serving , Bartlesville Police K9, Bartlesville Fire, Dewey Fire, Ochelata Fire, Baxter Springs PD, and Disney Ok Police and Fire.
Be sure to invite your friends to like our Facebook page
10 lives saved, almost $200,000 in life saving supplies fielded.
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For more information www.ProjectTribute.com
To check out our new merchandise such as the Remember Everyone Deployed Friday shirts, go to our online store https://www.projecttribute.com/our-store
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We are going to start providing a weekly update on the efforts of the foundation. If you would like to help us continue to serve our first responders. Text "Bleed Kit" to 918-856-3977. 100% of your funds will go towards the completion of life saving requests.
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Our guest and host today share their insights on relationships with first responders.
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This series dives into Andi's experience as a mental health professional. The next episode she shares about being in a relationship with her significant other that serves as a school resource officer.
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Barry and Ryan continue sharing their experiences. They dive further into details such as fighting grass fires with flames 20 feet tall.
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Firefighters Barry Campbell and Ryan Witter share their stories with us this week. Huge thank you to all the volunteer firefighters and all first responders that were up fighting the most recent wildfires.
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James and Jacob talk through their methods of coping with work related trauma.
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Jacob shares about being a Paramedic and Volunteer Firefighter alongside James
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James is a Police Officer and John is a volunteer firefighter and a full time EMT. They take some time today to talk through the topic of mental health.
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What an experience to get to hear officers talk with dispatch and the coordination between each other.
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James and Sierra discuss being Minority Officers. James identifies as African American and Sierra identifies as Hispanic. They share their perspective of law enforcement as a minority.
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Kathryn and Jared wrap up discussing mental health and the impacts of stress on first responders. Both coped with the loss of a leader as well as their own mental health struggles.
Thank you both for sharing your stories.
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We continue with the interview between Jared and Kathryn. Kathryn served as a Paramedic and as a Firefighter. In this episode Kathryn shares her struggles with suicide as a first responder.
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We continue with the interview between Jared and Kathryn. Kathryn served as a Paramedic and as a Firefighter. In this episode Kathryn shares her struggles with suicide as a first responder.
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Trying out a new format of shorter interview clips. Let us know what you think. This week our guest is Kathryn Beseth. Kathryn served as a Paramedic and as a Firefighter. In this episode Kathryn shares her struggles with suicide as a first responder.
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Trying out a new format of shorter interview clips. Let us know what you think. This week our guest is Kathryn Beseth. Kathryn served as a Paramedic and as a Firefighter. She talks to her own mental health struggles with Jared.
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After a brief pause we are back recording. Be sure to see our work on Facebook or on our website at www.projecttribute.com
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Just a quick update on what we are working on and an exciting donation for updating our video and podcasting equipment. Don't forget to check out our website at www.projecttribute.com
See you in May!
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Jared and Bradly Cooper (not that one) go over several topics. Bradly and Jared worked as partners with the local ambulance company.
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From the Book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, we talk through the impact of listening to understand as well as some information about the foundation's past week.
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Jared and Jon discuss the prior podcasts as well as current thoughts around communication.
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Jared and Brett continue their discussion and dive deeper into their roles.
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Advisory member Chair Jared and Advisory member Brett talk about Brett's time in the Marine Corps as well as the transition into being a detective.
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On this episode we talk about the role of the Tulsa Police Department mental health unit and how they serve the community and their officers. Don't forget to check us out at www.ProjectTribute.com
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We spoke with two firefighters out of Kansas that serve on their department Peer Support Team. The discussion helps better understand overall what the program is as well as furthering the need to break down the barriers related to mental health.
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This week we had the privilege to speak with three Tulsa Metro firefighters. In addition to their day jobs and being mothers, these heroes started a non profit called the Tulsa Metro Women on Fire. You can find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TulsaMetroFemaleFirefighters/
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They raise funds through calendars and other merchandise in support of Hydrants of Hope. You can find information for Hydrants of hope at http://www.hydrantsofhope.com/.
These heroes serve their community and families, then support aiding children and families impacted by childhood cancer.
Please be sure to check out their merchandise and give their Facebook page a "like".
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Chief Surritte of Hominy Oklahoma shares with us his perspective on being a rural firefighter. His department has a unique addition of serving a prison as well as aiding the Osage Nation.
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Find us on all the various social media sites and podcasts by searching Project Tribute Foundation.
100% of donations go to aiding our first responders.
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Chief Murray talks about the role Rural firefighters have in their communities. He spends time sharing the need for volunteer firefighters as well as what are basic requirements to go fulltime.
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In 2021 we raised $14,000 in donations and supplied over $21,000 in life saving equipment.
We have confirmed that 2 lives were saved through Project Tribute Tourniquets.
Our 2022 goal is to continue to grow our social media presence in an effort to communicate with more first responders. This growth allows us to give a voice and a method for others to share.
Our financial goal is to raise and distribute $100,000 worth of life saving supplies and training.
Our mission is to enhance the life saving capabilities of our first responders. We could use your help in sharing our message and that we exist. Help us help them but liking, sharing, and consider donating. 100% of donations go to saving lives.
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This week we had three female officers share some of their insights around being a police officer and what female officers bring to the table. As always if you want to share your thoughts please reach out to us and be sure to check out our website. www.ProjectTribute.com
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Jared asked his paramedic students what they would like to know for this weeks podcast. Tom and Jared talk through some tough topics to include real world events and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.
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This week we answer frequently asked questions around the foundation. The one question we don't answer on the audio and video is around the importance of physical health. We will do a better job answering this on future podcasts. Overall a top killer of first responders is their personal health, mainly heart attacks and cancer. This shows us that taking care of your mind and body is a critical part of living a long life for our first responders.
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Jared and Jon dive deeper into the topics from the first podcast. They review what a Peer Support network is as well as information on the Project Tribute Foundation. Don't forget to check us out at www.projecttribute.com
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John served in several roles throughout his career. John wrote a book titled John Fifteen Thirteen around his professional experiences. From an officer in the United States to working as a security contractor with Blackwater. John shares his beliefs and his thoughts around serving his country.
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Justin talks through standard duties within the Firefighter realm. He has a unique role as a Chief of a Volunteer department as well as serving on a full time Firefighter in another town. Justin briefly dives into one of the calls that impacted him as well as a new concept of Post Traumatic Stress Injury.
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The Project Tribute Foundation aims to aid our first responders in their life saving capabilites. Part of our work is to also help educate the supporters on what our first responders go through. Jared and I discuss topics such as how to thank a first responder, peer support groups, and the reality of being a first responder.
Their is minor talk on PTSD as well as suicide. We do not go deep into it, but you should be aware that we are having open dialogue on anything that impacts our first responders.
You can check out more on the foundation at www.ProjectTribute.com or check us out on Facebook or Instagram at Project Tribute Foundation.
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