MCCAC Volunteer and Contractor Appreciation Lunch

On July 21, MCCAC held a Contractor and Volunteer appreciation lunch at The Annex in The Dalles to thank all those that have done work on The Annex over the last six months, including over 70 community volunteers and 21 local contractors.

By Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, OR, July 21, 2023– Mid Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) held a Contractor and Volunteer appreciation lunch at The Annex in The Dalles today, to thank all the folks, including 21 local contractors that have done work on The Annex over the last six months. 

Glen Thorton, MCCAC’s Weatherization Program Manager AKA the “Rib Dude” provided his well renowned barbecue skills to feed award worthy ribs to the 75 people who RSVP’d to the event. The Barbeque also included smoked cheese, beans, potato salad, and coleslaw. 

Glen Thorton AKA “the rib dude” (pictured right) has traveled around made is famous ribs for everyone form Walmart Executives and renowned award winning BBQ finalists to MCCAC volunteers.

“He makes phenomenal barbecue and we’re lucky to have him on our team to feed us,” said Kenny LaPoint, MCCAC Executive Director. 

Lots of smiling faces agreed and a CCCNews taste test confirmed that the barbecue was nothing short of top tier.

While volunteers, contractors, and staff enjoyed a much deserved lunch break LaPoint gave CCCNews a tour of the renovations to the new building. MCCAC has now mostly finished and furnished the client rooms. But additional funding totaling some $509,000 is allowing MCCAC to put in just a few finishing touches before it opens to those in need in August.