About

Combat Boots to Work Boots

 

Rally Point Events Combat Boots to Work Boots is a program that distributes high-quality work boots and shoes to veterans through Combat Boots to Work Boots, in partnership with Shoe Sensation, to thank them for their sacrifice and dedication. So far, over 300 pairs of work boots and shoes have been donated to our brave veterans!

Combat Boots to Work Boots

 

Rally Point Events Combat Boots to Work Boots is a program that distributes high-quality work boots and shoes to veterans through Combat Boots to Work Boots, in partnership with Shoe Sensation, to thank them for their sacrifice and dedication. So far, over 300 pairs of work boots and shoes have been donated to our brave veterans!

Kicks 4 Kids

 

Founded in 2018, Kicks 4 Kids is a partnership between Rally Point Events and the Evansville Police Department’s Cops Connecting with Kids initiative. By the end of 2022, this program will have donated over 17K pairs of shoes to local children in need. Funded by proceeds from the PBR, Kicks 4 Kids has made a significant impact on our community, ensuring that thousands of children have the shoes they need. Join us in continuing this mission and make a difference in the lives of local kids.

Our Mission

Provide support, both financial and otherwise, to local veterans and veterans organizations, in the Tri-State area.

Our Story

We are an organization that puts on events in the Tri-State area. To support our mission we will be hosting music and food festivals in the Evansville, Indiana area. The festivals will consist of local as well as nationally known talent. 

 

We are a 501(c)(3) entity and our board consists solely of volunteers.

Where Our Proceeds Go

The board works directly with local Veteran’s Outreach Programs to prioritize funds, scholarship awards, and other charitable donations, with over $800K in total donations in 4 years! In the coming months we will have an application system where you can apply for funding for your veteran based need. 

Kicks 4 Kids

 

Founded in 2018, Kicks 4 Kids is a partnership between Rally Point Events and the Evansville Police Department’s Cops Connecting With Kids initiative. By the end of 2022, this program will have donated over 17K pairs of shoes to local children in need. Funded by proceeds from the PBR, Kicks 4 Kids has made a significant impact on our community, ensuring that thousands of children have the shoes they need. Join us in continuing this mission and make a difference in the lives of local kids.

Our Mission

Provide support, both financial and otherwise, to local veterans and veterans organizations, in the Tri-State area.

Our Story

We are an organization that puts on events in the Tri-State area. To support our mission we will be hosting music and food festivals in the Evansville, Indiana area. The festivals will consist of local as well as nationally known talent. 

 

We are a 501(c)(3) entity and our board consists solely of volunteers.

Where Our Proceeds Go

The board works directly with local Veteran’s Outreach Programs to prioritize funds, scholarship awards, and other charitable donations, with over $800K in total donations in 4 years! In the coming months we will have an application system where you can apply for funding for your veteran based need. 

Meet the Rally Point Board

Meet the Rally Point Board

Lance Yearby

President

Lance is the Founder and President of Rally Point Events.

A 2004 graduate of Heritage Hills High School. After High School he joined the United States Army. While in the Army he served in Iraq from 2007-2009 with 1-163rd Field Artillery, where he served as the communications Sergeant for Alpha Company while also preforming convoy security missions. 

In 2009 he took a job with the US Army Corps of Engineers . He was heavily involved with natural disasters including the flood of 2011 in Metropolis, IL, IN 2013 a Field Supervisor in New York during Hurricane Sandy, 2017 Field Supervisor in charge of Power Rebuild Puerto Rico and in 2018 Field Supervisor in Virgin Island overseeing the Staging areas.  He was also incharge of several locks and dams and was a underwater dive supervisor. He left the Army Corps in 2022

Lance served as a City Councilman in Carmi, IL from 2015 to 2018

Lance is currently employed as a Facility  Maintenance Manager  at Vibracoustic Plant 1 and 2  in Morganfield, KY 

Lance also has 4 beautiful children. 

 Lance is a member of many organizations including the American Legion,  VFW, and is the Past Commander of the Metropolis American Legion. He is also a member of the Metropolis Masonic Lodge, Ainad Shrine, Hadi Shrine, Hadi Shrine Legion of Honor, Hadi Shrine Funsters, Kentucky Colonel.  He is also the founder and Past President of Carmi Christmas Elves, a nonprofit that raises funds to provide shoes for kids in need for the Carmi School kids.

Jeff J Meeks

Vice President

Born and raised in Princeton, Indiana, Jeff graduated from Princeton Community High School in 1982.

Immediately went to work at Southern Indiana Tire where he worked his way up to Vice President, owner / partner and wholesale manager. He worked there for 23 years where he went through extensive managerial training and learned business organization skills. He went through OSHA safety training and became a sight safety inspector.

In 2004 Jeff started his own corporation, Gibson County Quality Assurance Inc. in Princeton. Main objective was to support Toyota Manufacturing with quality products through inspection and warehousing. He grew that successful business over the next 8 years to a high of over 900 employees. In 2012 he sold GCGA and retired to pursue his passion to help with veterans and veteran issues. His father was a Korean veteran so he has a very high respect for all past present and future members of the military.

Jeff is Vice President of Rolling Thunder Indiana Chapter 6 where he is very active with veteran issues and needs. Jeff is a Liaison for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve ( ESGR ) where he is on the military and employer outreach team. He has been awarded the Outstanding Volunteer Award with ESGR. ESGR is a branch of the Department of Defense. Jeff is a lifetime member of VFW 1114 in Evansville, a Military Highpower Expert shooter, and an avid marksman.

Jeff and his wife Christina ran Meeks Guns Inc for 8 years in Fort Branch Indiana before retiring from that hobby project in September 2019.

Christina and Jeff live in Evansville, Indiana where he spends valuable time with their 6 kids and 11 grandchildren. They enjoy motorcycle riding, Evansville Corvette Club, traveling and spending time at our Colorado ranch.

James A Stidham

Member

James A. Stidham is married to Michelle Stidham and is originally from Mt. Vernon, Indiana. He is the owner of Beaux Cheveux Salon, located in downtown Evansville. James graduated from Bosse High School in 1992.

From 1993 to 1997, he worked as a mechanic on UH-1N Huey and AH-1W Cobra attack helicopters. Since 1997, he has been a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), joining the union officially in 1999. James serves on the Executive Board and Safety Committee for IBEW Local 16.

Additionally, he is a member of the Vanderburgh County Building Commission’s Electrical Examining Board.

Jason Brown

Member

Jason is a native of Haubstadt, IN. After graduating from Gibson Southern High School he attended Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

After a few years working in other locations in the Midwest, Jason returned to the area. He obtained a Master’s degree in Business Administration and currently serves as Unit Engineering Manager for BWX Technologies. He has over twenty years of leadership and management experience in various manufacturing industries.

Jason is a Past Master of Fort Branch Masonic Lodge. He is also a member of Hadi Shrine and a Past President of the Hadi Funsters.

Jason currently resides in Haubstadt with his wife Bobbi and their two daughters Autumn and Raegan. They attend Crossroads Christian Church in Newburgh, IN.

Jason’s desire to serve on this board is rooted in patriotic pride and a desire to instill respect and honor in younger generations for those who have served and sacrificed for the United States. It is also an avenue to honor the service of his father, grandfather and other family members.