Coffee and Protein ~ A New, All-in-One, Healthy Beverage for the Troops — Press Release
Coffee and Protein ~ A New, All-in-One, Healthy Beverage for the Troops
Entrepreneur Couple Donates CLICK Espresso Protein Drink® to Operation Gratitude
FRESNO, Calif., Oct. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — One of the top requested items from the U.S. Troops is protein drinks and bars, a convenient way of getting sustenance for our active military. Of course, a cup of Joe has long been a popular staple for the troops. CLICKco LLC has donated over 35,000 servings of CLICK Espresso Protein Drink® to Operation Gratitude so the troops can now get their coffee and protein all in one.
Each serving of CLICK contains 15 grams of protein, a double-shot of real espresso coffee, 23 essential vitamins and minerals with a taste that’s more like a gourmet, coffee-house drink rather than a typical protein shake. “I was thrilled when Greg Smith, Co-Founder of CLICKco LLC, contacted us to donate such a fabulous product,” said Carolyn Blashek, founder of Operation Gratitude. “With limited space in our packages, and minimal room in the troops’ living quarters, we are always looking for products that combine delicious taste with healthy nutrition. CLICK Espresso Protein Drink® is a perfect addition to the Operation Gratitude Care Packages.”
CLICK by definition means to connect, make a success. “We are so honored to be making this positive connection with the troops,” shares CLICKco LLC Co-founder, Greg Smith. “Combining coffee for energy and protein to stabilize blood sugar, this 1-2 combination helps to provide the essential energy and nutrition support that the troops need along with a gourmet, coffee-house taste that they can enjoy hot or cold.”
About Operation Gratitude (http://www.OperationGratitude.com)
Operation Gratitude annually sends 100,000+ care packages filled with snacks, toiletries, entertainment items and personal letters of appreciation addressed to individually named U.S. Service Members deployed in harm’s way, to their Children left behind, and to Wounded Warriors recovering in transition units. Our mission is to lift morale, bring a smile to a service member’s face and express to our Armed Forces the appreciation and support of the American people.
Operation Gratitude receives the names of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines from commanders in the field who see the positive impact of care packages on their troops’ morale. Each package contains donated product valued at ~$100 and costs the organization $15 to assemble and ship. Since its inception in 2003, Operation Gratitude has shipped more than 700,000 packages to American Military deployed overseas.
About CLICK Espresso Protein Drink® (http://www.drinkclick.com)
CLICK Espresso Protein Drink® is the brainchild of life-long fitness buffs and entrepreneur couple, Greg and Beth Smith. The innovative idea for CLICK Espresso Protein Drink® started just a couple of years ago. The healthier beverage solution has clearly “CLICKed” with consumers; now CLICK Espresso Protein Drink® is available nationwide in over 350 The Vitamin Shoppe stores and is a top rated nutrition drink at http://www.Amazon.com. CLICK Espresso Protein Drink® is also available at a variety of online retailers including http://www.GNC.com, http://www.Drugstore.com and http://www.drinkclick.com.
October 2011 Luncheon
Topic: Where is DoD Going with Life Cycle Product Support
Presenter: Mr. David Floyd, CPL, Defense Acquisition University
Contact: David.Floyd@dau.mil
May Luncheon
Speaker: CDR Pamela Theorgood, former FISC Logistics
Topic: “A Review of the Integrated Logistics Support Process”
When: May 25, 2011
Where: # 1 China Buffet
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Please RSVP by contacting our Chapter Chairman, Mr. Charlie Littleton at clittleton@LCE.com or phone him at 757-857-1311 (ext: 4203) or our Administrative Vice-Chairman, Carl Lilieberg @ 757-896-5335/Carl J. Lilieberg@hii-amsec.com NLT 4 PM, Monday, 23 May 2011. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Driving Directions: From 1-64 E through the HRT. Take the I-564 exit onto US 460W (Granby St/Naval Base). Take
the left ramp to Granby. Turn right onto Granby and the restaurant is on your right after passing the railroad crossing.
From 1-64 W: Take I-64W to VA 165-Little Creek Road off ramp onto Taussig Blvd. Turn left onto Granby St. and
after crossing the railroad restaurant is on your right.
May Joint Luncheon with NDTA
Introduction of Quest Speaker, Mr. Steve Carmel
Topic: Global Logistics Operations and Their Impact on the Tidewater Area”
Presenter: Mr. Steve Carmel, Senior Vice President Marine Services, Maresk Line Limited
Mr. Steve Carmel
Date: May 19, 2010
Presentation: Global Logistics
Presentation of Letter of Appreciation
PDF Logistics in a Joint/Interagency Environment
With a theme of “Logistics in a Joint/Interagency Environment,” SOLE’s 2010 District 02 Professional Development Forum (PDF) was held 24-25 March 2010 at the Omni Newport News Hotel in Newport News, Virginia. Hosted by the Greater Hampton Roads Chapter and supported by the SOLE chapters in District 02, the PDF opened the first day with a four hour Defense Acquisition University workshop on “Planning for Joint Total Life Cycle Systems Management (TLCSM).” Conducted by former Greater Washington Area Chapter Chair (now District 2 Director), Dave Floyd, CPL, the workshop focused on both theory and case study applications of the principles of TLCSM in a joint/interagency logistics environment. The second day of the PDF included sessions by representatives from the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense (AT&L) on “The Role of Product Support Managers in Joint System Acquisition & Support” and “Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT): What, Why and How?” Ronald Cooper, Senior Logistics Advisor at FEMA spoke to “FEMA’s Role in Joint/Interagency Operations”; and Dr. Billy Davis, DML (Army Logistics University; and Fort Lee Chapter Chair) and Dr. William Davis (US Army Command & General Staff College) led the attendees in lively discussions about “Culture Shock: Surviving the Interagency Environment.” In addition, the more than 70 senior DoD, service member and industry participants heard “first hand” in his luncheon keynote about the Navy’s expeditionary logisticians’ recent experiences in Haiti from Captain Joseph Newbury, SC, the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command’s Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff for Logistics and Financial Management. Based on the enthusiasm shown by the sharing of experiences, depth of comments and questions, and session evaluations this year’s PDF was an unqualified success; and sets the stage for next year’s joint/interagency logistics forum.
February Luncheon
Title: “Initiatives and Projects at The Port of Virginia”
Presenter: Russell J. Held, Deputy Executive Director, Development, Virginia Port Authority
Held: February 17th, 2010
January Luncheon – STIHL Tour
Mr. Don Chase, STIHL and Vice Chairman, Membership, Mr. Brandon Cholek
Topic: STIHL Warehouse and Distribuition Operations Tour
Host: Mr. Don Chase
Date: January 20, 2010
October Luncheon
Title: Operation SMILE
Presenter: Mr. Jesse Hines, VP for Logistics and Material Management
Date: October 14, 2009
New Address
The chapter has a new address.
Greater Hampton Roads Chapter of
SOLE – The International Society of Logistics
PO Box 4684
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
September Luncheon and Tour
Mr. Ludger Bucshe receives a token of our appreciation for hosting a tour of the Kettler USA warehouse and facilities.
Throughout the world KETTLER® is a leading brand in leisure furniture, sports and fitness equipment, table tennis tables, bicycles, and children’s outdoor toys. Since 1949, the company has grown from a small enterprise in Heinz Kettler’s home town of Ense-Parsit in Germany into a world-wide manufacturing and marketing organization. Selling in 60 countries and employing over 2000 people. Heinz Kettler has always remained true to the “Made in Germany” quality principle and it is still the central pillar of the company’s management philosophy. This means that even after fifty years of trading all over the world, most of the factories, and particularly the most important ones, are still in Germany.
The KETTLER® group, with all its international factories, offices and sales companies, is organized and administered from the head office in Ense-Parsit. Committed employees develop and produce KETTLER’s innovative and high quality products for people who want to stay fit or simply relax and enjoy their leisure time.
In 2001 KETTLER USA celebrated their 20th year in the United States. KETTLER USA has wide distribution in the U.S., South America, Central America and Canada. As well as a retail showroom in Virginia Beach, VA.