Over 18 months ago, I was working with a group that needed to do some fund raising. We certainly did not have cash on hand to do any good deeds, let alone pay for a band. So, a friend named Bob Lee suggested he gather a few friends together, do lots of practicing and perform at this event. There was a moment of silence.
After a few members on the planning committee started breathing again, a few asked how bad could the band be, and the rest decided they had nothing to lose. No cash, no good deeds; what's the worse that could happen. The event was a great success. I'm not giving away all the details here, but over $4,000 was raised at their first event. Unbelievable. A miracle.
These guys had so much fun. We all did. They made believers of all of us. The Blues Devils did make a difference. They got hooked on "good deeds" and are still playing to raise even more money. If you have a good cause, they just might raise some money for you. Give them a call.
My purpose is to recognize the band members for their generosity and big hearts. I am certain they will be telling their own story soon enough; so, I am not stealing the devils' thunder here.
Teaching "best practices" is what I do; how to manage and grow a business, how to treat staff and clients, but having met the Blues Devils; a new dimension has been added to my existence. I received a lesson in how to give back to your community.
These devils have raised the bar to a higher level. As more misery and sadness creeps into the evening news, a spirit of giving and caring emerges in my community. I am happy to claim The Blues Devils of Mt Lebanon as my friends.
Thank you for your shining example of Servant Leadership Toby Venar, Marc Brodie, Doug Blair, Rob Doncourt, Bob Sebastian, and Bob Lee. And, as we all know, devils do have horns, so welcome and thanks to the newest devils, Krista Wagner (Sax) and Rob Reichenfeld (Trumpet). THANK YOU!
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