One Small Step For Man; One Giant Leap For Disaster Relief
As I write this, we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing – and the epic soundbite that Neil Armstrong delivered as he became the first person to set foot on the moon. “That’s one small step for man . . . one giant leap for mankind.” Change a couple of words, […]
American Logistics Aid Network Urges Caution, Preparation Ahead Of Barry
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] July 10, 2019 For Immediate Release/For Further Information, please contact: Lori Lockman, [email protected], 770-653-1586. American Logistics Aid Network Urges Caution, Preparation Ahead of Barry LAKELAND, Fla. – As Tropical Storm Barry continues to intensify, the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is urging U.S. Gulf Coast residents to heed local advisories and warnings – and asking […]
I’m Not A Doctor, But…
Complete this sentence: I’m not a doctor, but . . . . Believe it or not, that expression immediately came to mind when I found out I had the opportunity to tackle the subject of logistics professionals and what they bring to the table for disaster relief. After all, like those actors who only “play […]
Happy Brag Day
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It’s almost Flag Day here in the United States. But until then, all of us at ALAN are busy celebrating another important holiday that we like to call Brag Day. (And in case you’re wondering, yes, we did invent it. How could you tell?) It’s a day when we remember some of the many […]
What March Madness Looks Like To ALAN
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At our house, the topic of the week is the NCAA Basketball Tournament, and the chances that the University of Florida will make it to the Final Four. (I predict slim, unfortunately.) But at work, I’ve been thinking more about the tournament’s more famous moniker: March Madness. It’s an apt description for what this crazy […]
Happy ALANtine’s Day!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since last year’s sale of Necco has left us without traditional conversation hearts this year, we’ve devised our own way to show how much we appreciate you, our loyal supporters. Welcome to ALANtine’s Day! While we might not have the chalky- flavored candies to share, we’re taking a clue from their messaging strategy to […]
A Day On, Not A Day Off: Calling All Volunteers
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” — Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Montgomery, AL 1957. If you’ve ever viewed my Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn, you already know that I’m a fan of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., because I frequently use his quotes.
Kicking Off 2019
The college football championship game is just around the corner – and many of us are eagerly counting the days. The funny thing about football is, even though there are always numerous players on the field, some only get air time if something really bad like a penalty or missed block has occurred. I’m talking […]
More Blessed To Give Than To Receive
When I was a kid my parents told me it was “more blessed to give than to receive.” It was Christmas, and I was nine. I bought my brother the perfect gift (a dinosaur that turned into a robot), only to discover he’d gotten me soap. At the time, I wasn’t a big fan of […]
