My Not-So-Funny Valentine
Every year around this time, I think about the worst Valentine’s Day present I ever received. A certain spouse, who shall remain nameless, once gave me a vacuum cleaner to express his true love. He claims I told him that’s what I wanted (unlikely) and that he thought it would be okay since the vacuum […]
Why Are We So Thankful For Our In-Kind Donors? Let Us Count The Ways: Hurricane Season/Western Fires/COVID-19 Edition
It’s hard to believe. But we’re now just a month away from Thanksgiving. Like many of you, I’ve always loved Turkey Day. But I’ve come to love it even more since I began working with ALAN, because the holiday usually hits right around the same time that hurricane season ends. The bad thing about this […]
Doing The Hard Work: ALAN Storm Alert For Hurricane Delta
As Texas and Louisiana start to pick up the pieces after Hurricane Delta, we here at American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) are gearing up to provide support – and hoping that our amazing partners like you will be just as willing to help with the 25th named storm of the season as you were with […]
We Are Not Going Around: A Tribute To Jock Menzies (And You)
August is always a bittersweet month at ALAN, because we mark two major anniversaries –the untimely death of our founding president, Jock Menzies and the landfall of Hurricane Katrina. And this year, it feels especially so, because 2020 marks 15 years since ALAN was born in the aftermath of Katrina. I’ve been reflecting on both […]
Are We There Yet? A Look At COVID-19, Cross-Country Races And Finishing Strong
A Letter From Board Member Mark Richards Fun fact about ALAN: Many of us who work or volunteer here are either long-distance runners, or we’re related to someone who is. Thanks to my sons Tim, Ryan, and Aaron, who are all cross-country runners, I actually fall into both categories. As a result, I hope you […]
Instead Of Money
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Perfect Gift Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a pre-holiday conversation like the following: Adult: I want to get you something for the holidays. What would you like? Teen: I don’t know. Just give me money. Adult: Seriously? You don’t know? You have to want something. Teen: Just give me money. Adult: I’m […]
ALAN Urges Precautions, Preparation For Hurricane Dorian
August 28, 2019 For Immediate Release/For Further Information, please contact: Lori Lockman, [email protected], 770-653-1586. American Logistics Aid Network Urges Precautions, Preparation For Hurricane Dorian LAKELAND, Fla. – As Hurricane Dorian heads toward the mainland U.S., the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is urging residents of Florida, the Gulf Coast and other parts of the Southeast […]
The (Not-So) Calm Before The Storm – Dorian Edition
Years ago, the swimming star Esther Williams had a question she was asked so often, she had a card printed with the answer, “Yes, I still swim.” Although ALAN isn’t quite that famous (or aquatic), we can relate. Because each time a hurricane starts to form, we have one question that seems to pop up […]
ALAN Announces New Board Members
August 26, 2019 For Immediate Release For further information, contact: Lori Lockman, 678-581-8421, [email protected] American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Announces New Board Members Lakeland, Fla. – The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) today announced the following additions to its board of directors. Mark Cabrera, CEO of Saddle Creek Logistics Services Brent Hutto, chief relationship officer […]
