Christopher
Bean Coffee Receives Awards for Helping National Guard Pilots in
Afghanistan
Released on
= June 28, 2005, 8:50 am
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Author = Christopher Bean
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Summary = Christopher Bean Coffee Company of Daytona Beach Fl. Received
an Award from the 131st National Guard Aviation Unit for regularly
supplying coffee to their solders deployed in Afghanistan. The Awards
were presented this June by U.S. Congressman Rep. Jack Kingston,
R-GA
Press Release
Body = Christopher Bean Coffee Company of Daytona Beach Florida
received two awards as they joined more than 150 Florida-Georgia
National Guardsmen from Detachment 1, Company F, 131st Aviation
Regiment during an awards ceremony at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah
Ga. earlier this month. The heavy lift Chinook helicopter unit soldiers
returned in April after a yearlong deployment in
Afghanistan. The unit flew humanitarian, resupply and air assault
missions. The ceremony was part of the Freedom Salute program, started
by the National Guard in 2003, to recognize its members for their
service and sacrifice. U.S. Congressman Rep. Jack Kingston, R-GA,
presented the awards, which included an American flag in a wooden
case and a certificate of appreciation. Spouses of the soldiers
active in
their family readiness group were also recognized, as were the American
Legion and Christopher Bean Coffee Company of Daytona Beach, Florida.
Mark Geallis, marketing director of Christopher Bean Coffee in Daytona,
Fla., accepted the awards on behalf of his company for donating
approximately 400 pounds
of coffee to the deployed soldiers. Christopher Bean received a
large bronze “Minuteman” statue and a certificate of
appreciation for regularly sending the solders coffee to help keep
them up during the overnight missions and to let them have a little
taste of home. Geallis said “Last year while getting donations
from members of First Baptist Church we were learned from Andreina
Ingham sister of pilot and Embry riddle graduate, Capt. Mark Eaton
that the solders of the 131st needed many items to help with the
terrible conditions in Afghanistan. We learned that Coffee was in
sort supply and one soldier even told us that strong coffee was
their life blood at times when they went days without sleep. We
were privileged to be able to do something to help these men and
women that were sacrificing so much and defending the freedoms that
allow a small company like ours to be safe and to thrive in this
great country even in times of such turmoil.” About Christopher
Bean Coffee Company Boasting a ground-to-order freshness guarantee,
Christopher Bean Coffee Company offers over 70 delicious gourmet
coffees including 20 varieties of flavored coffee using a unique
combination of beans from the world’s best coffee growing
regions. Headquartered in Daytona Beach Florida with 12 employees,
Christopher Bean Coffee Company is the fastest growing gourmet coffee
roaster in the Southeast. The company was founded in 1996 by owner
Christopher W. Brown. In 1998, the company began hand roasting gourmet
coffee blends for hotels, offices and restaurants. In 2002, Publix
authorized Christopher Bean Coffee as a warehouse item in all divisions
(850 stores). In 1994 Christopher Bean was introduced in 300 Kroger
stores in 3
divisions. Other retail partners include Marshall Fields department
stores and select Volusia County Wal-Mart Super Centers. Last year
the company expanded mail order capabilities to include the convenience
of online shopping To order Christopher Bean Coffee o
r request information on the company or marketing partnerships,
contact sales@christopherbean.com or call toll-free 888-295-2326
or to order simply visit
your local Publix store or the website at www.christopherbean.com
Web Site = http://www.Christopherbean.com
Contact Details
= Mark Geallis
Christopher Bean Coffee Company
440 Fentress Blvd
Daytona Beach FL 32114
Phone: 386-257-2326
Email: Mark@christopherbean.com
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