Room 4-H 4-H Club: Mother/Daughter Banquet

Kara R. called our Room 4-U meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, 2009. The pledge to the American Flag was led by Leah T. and the 4-H pledge was led by Joanna H. There were 36 Room 4-U 4-H members in attendance and approximately 60 guests who joined us for our annual Mother/Daughter Banquet.

Our theme for the evening was “Picnic in the Park.” Each family brought a “picnic” main dish to share and either a dessert, or a fruit or vegetable side dish. Mason jar vases, filled with wild flowers and tied up with blue ribbons, were placed on a red and white gingham scarf at the center of each table. These lovely floral centerpieces were provided by Mrs. Ryder. Our serving tables were covered with red and white gingham tablecloths and our dining tables were accented with matching napkins at each place setting.

Elizabeth A. gave a fitting, devotional poem highlighting the value of mothers. Mrs. Schaubert then prayed for God’s blessing on our meal and fellowship.

Mothers and daughters were dismissed by table to go through the buffet line. While we were eating, Leah T. drew last names out of a basket and called on the family names chosen, to share what they appreciated about their mothers or daughters. Among those families who willingly shared, were the Andersons, the Lehmans, the Mullens, the Taylors, and the Tysons.
Rachel N. gave the Secretary’s report.

Mrs. Schaubert announced our 2009 geranium sales winners. Leah T., with 206 geraniums sold, was our top seller and awarded $20.00 cash. Jennifer and Jessica S., with 205 geraniums sold, received the second place award of $10.00 cash. Third place went to the Mullen family, who combined their efforts to sell a total of 154 geraniums. They received a $5.00 cash award.

Our speaker for the evening, introduced by Mrs. Schaubert, was our own Room 4-U representative and reigning 2008 Senior Fair Queen, Katie Sautter. She shared with us some of her Senior Fair Queen experiences and encouraged all those who were present, age 60 or older, to consider participating in the Senior Fair Queen competition this year.

After that, we asked for nominations for our 2009 Senior Fair Queen representative. Cheryl M. and Janet R. were nominated. Of the two nominees, Cheryl M. was chosen, by vote, to be our Senior Fair Queen representative. Mrs. Sautter generously offered that she and her husband would be willing to sponsor our other Senior Fair Queen nominee, Janet R., through their business, Sautter’s Floral and Gift Shop.

Following our meal, mothers and daughters alike, participated in a round of picnic games. For our first game we did a “Quick Change Relay”. The first individual in each line raced down to the end of the gym, put on all the clothing in their laundry basket, and then were given a wooden spoon and a doll baby. With baby doll and spoon in hand, they had to run back to their line where an egg was placed on their spoon. Then, they had to walk back to the basket as fast as possible while balancing the egg on the spoon and holding their baby doll in the other arm. The first team to have all their teammates go through the relay won.

Our second game was “Pass the Lifesaver”. The success of this game was dependent on the accuracy and speed of each person to pass a lifesaver, with a coffee stirrer pursed between their lips, down their team line, without dropping it. The first team to accomplish this difficult feat won. A good time was had by all who attended.