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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260313T173000
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SUMMARY:Chaplaincy (during regional training) - Johnson City (East)
DESCRIPTION:March 13-14\, 2026\n📍 Boone Trail Baptist Church\, 1985 Carroll Creek Road\, Johnson City\, TN 37615\nTraining Schedule\n\nFriday: 5:30–8:30 p.m. (includes registration)\nSaturday: 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (approx.)🍴 Lunch available Saturday for $10/person\n2026 Regional Training Agenda – East\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nNew volunteers seeking to become Disaster Relief Chaplains\nCurrent chaplains needing a refresher\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister online – click here\nQuestions: Elizabeth Holmes – eholmes@tnbaptist.org\nDeadline: Please pre-register by Monday\, March 9\, 2026.\nLimited to the first 20 registrants\n\nPrerequisites\n\nComplete Introduction to Disaster Relief within the last 3 years\nDownload\, read\, and print the DR_Chaplain-Training-Manual_2016 or bring with you on a laptop or iPad.\nSubmit pre-registration form online. (See above.)\nSubmit pastor’s letter of recommendation (must be received before training)\n\nForms Needed\n\nFill out\, print\, and bring this form to the training:  2024 Record of Volunteer Training – Fillable\n\n💡Filling out forms electronically helps us save time and keep records accurate!
URL:https://tndisasterrelief.org/event/chaplaincy-during-regional-training-johnson-city-east/
LOCATION:Boone Trail Baptist Church\, Johnson City\, 1985 Carroll Creek Rd\, Johnson City\, TN\, 37615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chaplaincy,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260320T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T202252
CREATED:20251103T164333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T155425Z
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SUMMARY:Bucket Truck Classroom Training (Friday night) and Hands-On Training (Saturday) - Bean Station (East)
DESCRIPTION:March 20-21\, 2026 – Kingswood Home for Children\, 160 Wachtel Rd\, Bean Station\, TN 37708.  To pre-register for this class\, contact Don Owen at dnowen@bellsouth.net. \nFriday \n6:00 – 6:30 PM                   Registration \n6:30 – 9:30 PM                  Bucket Truck Classroom Training (A & B) (must be currently certified in Chainsaw Operations prior to taking this course)\n                                                 (Volunteers must pass an exit exam to become certified.) \nSaturday (Weather permitting) \n8:00 – 8:30 AM Instructions for the Day \n8:30 a.m. until finished Bucket Truck A & B Hands-On\, Skid-Steer and Chainsaw Hands-On \nLunch will be provided. \n  \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 increases accuracy of keeping your records \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 form: \nhttps://tndisasterrelief.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-Record-of-Volunteer-Training-fillable.pdf \n 
URL:https://tndisasterrelief.org/event/bucket-truck-classroom-training-friday-night-and-hands-on-training-saturday-bean-station-east-tn/
LOCATION:Kingswood School\, 160 Wachtel Rd\, Bean Station\, TN\, 37708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260321T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260321T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T202252
CREATED:20260114T200652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T201651Z
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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:20260615T202252
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:20260615T202252
CREATED: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:20260615T202252
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:20260615T202252
CREATED:20260519T160138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T141306Z
UID:15993-1781942400-1781956800@tndisasterrelief.org
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:20260620T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T202252
CREATED:20260519T164156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T164156Z
UID:15997-1781942400-1781974800@tndisasterrelief.org
SUMMARY:CPR\, AED\, First Aid\, Trauma\, and Stop the Bleed training - Knoxville (East)
DESCRIPTION:June 20\, 2026 – Alice Bell Baptist Church\, 3305 Alice Bell Road\,  Knoxville\, TN. To pre-register for this class\, contact Dennis Jones at dennismidlanddisaster@gmail.com or (865) 804-3981 with your name\, church\, and classes you plan to take.  Space is limited. \nPlease pre-register by Friday\, June 12\, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials. Lunch will be provided. \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. \nThe cost is $20 per person. Please bring check or cash only. \n8:00 – 8:30 a.m.                 Registration \n8:30 – ???                            CPR\, AED\, First Aid\, Trauma\, and Stop the Bleed training \n  \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/cpr-aed-first-aid-trauma-and-stop-the-bleed-training-knoxville-east/
LOCATION:Alice Bell Baptist Church\, Knoxville\, 3305 Alice Bell Road\, Knoxville\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261010T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261010T154500
DTSTAMP:20260615T202252
CREATED:20260603T210445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T211133Z
UID:16009-1791618300-1791647100@tndisasterrelief.org
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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