Knuckle Dragger BBQ is a competition barbeque team new on the BBQ scene in
2019. Sponsored by eVolve MEP and Applied Software, the team is comprised of
eVolve MEP staff. It was organized to drive fellowship amongst staff members, support
charities, and provide an opportunity to hang out with customers in a casual
environment.
On its website, the International Barbeque Cookers Association lists
the three main categories for competition as ribs, chicken and brisket and
reports that the categories are “very competitive.” Knuckle Dragger BBQ has already
competed three times, garnering awards for brisket and chicken. Each award
carries with it points, which are tallied at the end of the competition year
(July 1 through June 30) to name top winners of “Cook of the Year.” The Knuckle
Dragger BBQ team will participate in additional competitions later this fall.
As the team is fully funded, all revenues from awards and
merchandise sales are contributed to the Applied Software Employee Relief Fund
(ERF). The ERF is being developed to provide financial assistance to the Applied
Software and eVolve MEP staff family during circumstances of special need, such
as medical or natural disaster. The ERF is still in development, and other
sources are expected to join Knuckle Dragger BBQ in making financial
contributions to the fund. The team is also available to support other
charities or events for customers. For more details, contact Brett Stacks at brett.stacks@evolvemep.com .
To support Knuckle Dragger BBQ in its efforts, visit the
online store to get your very own team shirt or hat: https://evolve-mep.square.site/home.
Want to cook up some barbeque ribs like the award-winning Knuckle Dragger BBQ team? Use the following link to download the free recipe.
Follow the Knuckle Dragger BBQ team on social as they travel
around to competitions. They will continue to post pictures from practice runs
and images from competitions:
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