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SUMMARY:Introduction to Disaster Relief\, Chainsaw\, and Flood Recovery - Whitwell (Middle TN)
DESCRIPTION:March 21\, 2026 – First Baptist Church\, 1970 N. Main Street\, Whitwell\, TN 37397. To pre-register for this class\, contact Doyle Pittman at dpittman12@epbfi.com (preferred) with your name\, church\,  and classes you plan to take. Call Doyle at (423) 240-1274 if you have any questions. \nPlease pre-register by Monday\, March 16\, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday. \nThe credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID\, hat\, background check\, and membership pin\, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years. \nPLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms. \nTo be fully credentialed\, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.” \n7:45 – 8:15 a.m.                 Registration \n8:15 – 10:15 a.m.              Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hour class) \n10:15  – 10:30 a.m.            Break \n10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.    Chainsaw Operation & Safety (2-hour class) \n12:30 – 1:00 p.m.                Lunch – $5/person (CASH ONLY) for those that pre-register \n1:00 – 2:30 p.m.                  Flood Recovery \nDuring break and lunch\, badge pictures will be made – head and shoulder shot\, no hats. \nRegistration Forms \nDisaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms\, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records. \nUse this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/
URL:https://tndisasterrelief.org/event/introduction-to-disaster-relief-chainsaw-and-flood-recovery-whitwell-middle-tn/
LOCATION:Whitwell\, First Baptist Church\, 1970 N. Main Street\, Whitwell\, TN\, 37397\, United States
CATEGORIES:Intro to DR,Specialized,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T211039
CREATED:20260330T185800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T190139Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Disaster Relief\, Chainsaw Operation & Safety\, and Flood Recovery - Gallatin (Middle TN)
DESCRIPTION:April 25\, 2026 – First Baptist Church\, 205 E. Main Street\, Gallatin\, TN 37066. To pre-register for this class\, contact Chuck Thacker at cft501@aol.com or (615) 390-1052 with your names and classes desired. \nPlease pre-register by Monday\, April 21\, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday. \nThe credentialing fee is $40 (CASH or CHECK ONLY) . This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID\, hat\, background check\, and membership pin\, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years. \nTo be fully credentialed\, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.” \n7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.: Registration \n8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hours) \n10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.: Break \n10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.: Chainsaw Operation & Safety (2 hours) \n12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.:  Lunch – $10/person\n \n1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Flood Recovery (1 1/2 hours) \nRegistration Forms \nDisaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them to the training. By typing these forms\, it saves time with data entry and increasing accuracy of keeping your records. \nUse this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/
URL:https://tndisasterrelief.org/event/introduction-to-disaster-relief-chainsaw-operation-safety-and-flood-recovery-gallatin-middle-tn/
LOCATION:Gallatin\, First Baptist Church
CATEGORIES:Intro to DR,Specialized,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260502T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260502T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T211039
CREATED:20260410T185650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T185650Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Disaster Relief\, Chainsaw Operation & Safety\, and Mass Feeding - Joelton (Middle)
DESCRIPTION:May 2\, 2026 – First Baptist Church\, 7106 Whites Creek Pike\, Joelton\, TN 37080. To pre-register for this class\, email the church at cindym728@aol.com or (615) 876-0527 with your name\, church\,  and classes you plan to take. Call Wes Jones at (615) 371-7927 if you have any questions. \nPlease pre-register by Monday\, April 27\, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday. \nThe credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID\, hat\, background check\, and membership pin\, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years. \nPLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms. \nTo be fully credentialed\, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.” \n7:30 – 8:00 a.m.                 Registration \n8:00 – 10:00 a.m.              Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hour class) \n10:00  – 10:15 a.m.            Break \n10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.    Chainsaw Operation & Safety (2-hour class) \n10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.    Mass Feeding – PART 1 of 2 \n12:15 – 1:00 p.m.                Lunch – provided for those that pre-register \n1:00 – 2:30 p.m.                  Mass Feeding – PART 2 of 2 \nDuring break and lunch\, badge pictures will be made – head and shoulder shot\, no hats. \nRegistration Forms \nDisaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms\, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records. \nUse this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/
URL:https://tndisasterrelief.org/event/introduction-to-disaster-relief-chainsaw-operation-safety-and-mass-feeding-joelton-middle/
LOCATION:Joelton\, First Baptist Church\, 7106 Whites Creek Pike\, Joelton\, TN\, 37080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Intro to DR,Specialized,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260502T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260502T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T211039
CREATED:20260319T125536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T172824Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Disaster Relief\, Chainsaw Operation & Safety\, and Flood Recovery - Cookeville (Middle TN)
DESCRIPTION:May 2\, 2026 – First Baptist Church\, 18 S Walnut Ave\, Cookeville\, TN 38501. To pre-register for this class\, preinke@fbccookeville.org or (931) 526-7108 with your name\, church\,  and classes you plan to take. Call Gene Cole at (423) 663-7095 if you have any questions. \nPlease pre-register by Monday\, April 27\, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday. \nThe credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID\, hat\, background check\, and membership pin\, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years. \nPLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms. \nTo be fully credentialed\, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.” \n7:45 – 8:15 a.m.                 Registration \n8:15 – 10:15 a.m.              Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hour class) \n10:15  – 10:30 a.m.            Break \n10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.    Chainsaw Operation & Safety (2-hour class) \n12:30 – 1:00 p.m.                Lunch – $10/person (CASH ONLY) for those that pre-register \n1:00 – 2:30 p.m.                  Flood Recovery \nDuring break and lunch\, badge pictures will be made – head and shoulder shot\, no hats. \nRegistration Forms \nDisaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms\, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records. \nUse this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/
URL:https://tndisasterrelief.org/event/introduction-to-disaster-relief-chainsaw-operation-safety-and-flood-recovery-cookeville-middle-tn/
LOCATION:Cookeville\, First Baptist Church
CATEGORIES:Intro to DR,Specialized,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T211039
CREATED:20260519T160138Z
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SUMMARY:LOCATION CHANGE - Mass Feeding - Ooltewah (East)
DESCRIPTION:June 20\, 2026 – LOCATION CHANGE – (Across the street from Hamilton County Baptist Association) Ooltewah Baptist Church\, 5514 Main Street\, Ooltewah\, TN 37363 (enter from the rear parking lot on Church St. through the double doors into the church gym.). To pre-register for this class\, contact Doyle Pittman at dpittman12@epbfi.com (preferred) with your name\, church\,  and classes you plan to take. Call Doyle at (423) 240-1274 if you have any questions. \nPlease pre-register by Monday\, June 15\, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials. \nThis is for currently credentialed volunteers only. \nPLEASE bring your registration form to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration form. \n8:00 – 8:30 a.m.                 Registration \n8:30 – 10:00 a.m.               Mass Feeding (Part 1 of 2) \n10:00  – 10:30 a.m.            Break \n10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.    Mass Feeding (Part 2 of 2) \nRegistration Forms \nDisaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms\, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records. \nUse this link to find the forms: 2026-2027 Record of Volunteer Training Form
URL:https://tndisasterrelief.org/event/mass-feeding-ooltewah-east/
LOCATION:Hamilton County Baptist Association\, 5516 Pearl Street\, Ooltewah\, TN\, 37363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261010T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261010T154500
DTSTAMP:20260615T211039
CREATED:20260603T210445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T211133Z
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SUMMARY:Hands-on Specialized Training - Mt. Juliet (Middle)
DESCRIPTION:October 10\, 2026 – Missions Mobilization Center\, 6434 John Hagar Road\, Mt. Juliet\, TN\, 37122.  \nTo pre-register for this class\, REGISTER ONLINE – click here.   \nFor questions\, contact Elizabeth Holmes at eholmes@tnbaptist.org.  \nPlease preregister by Monday\, October 5\, for the meal count. \nYou must be current with your Disaster Relief credentials. Depending on which course you take\, you may need current classroom training. \nClasses being offered are: \n\nBucket Truck Classroom and Hands-On Training (all day) – includes test – Must have current Chainsaw Operations & Safety classroom training OR\nChainsaw Hands-On Training (morning class or afternoon class) – Must have current Chainsaw Operations & Safety classroom training OR\nChainsaw Repair & Maintenance – Must have current Chainsaw Operations & Safety classroom training (Please bring a chainsaw and basic toolset.  This will be a hands-on class and you will be taking your chainsaw apart for the various maintenance tasks.) OR\nForklift/Skid Steer Classroom (1 1/2 hours) and Hands-On Training (1 1/2 – 3 hours depending on class size) – includes test OR\nMass Feeding Hands-On Training (all day) – Must have current Mass Feeding classroom training\n\nLunch – $5 person (prepared by the Mass Feeding Hands-On Class) \nClick link for the agenda – 2026 Hands-On Specialized Training – October 10 – MMC \nRegistration Forms \nDisaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms\, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records. \nUse this link to fill out the Record of Volunteer Training form.
URL:https://tndisasterrelief.org/event/hands-on-specialized-training-mt-juliet-middle-2/
LOCATION:Missions Mobilization Center\, 6434 John Hagar Road\, Mt. Juliet\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized,Training
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