The annual fundraiser, previously known as the Spaghetti Social, took on new life on April 19th. This year's Chuckwagon Dinner was a great success and we raised over $1,600 for the club's operating expenses.
The menu consisted of sloppy joes, cole slaw, calico beans, two kinds of cake, punch and other beverages and a full bar. Each menu item had a special name, like Geronimo Joes, Yosemite Slaw, Cheyenne Beans, Lakota Punch, Crazy Horse Cake and Crockett Cake, and the attendees were asked to figure out the theme. Was it western names, names from Montana, or what? Check your Starfleet history, for all of the names were ships of the line that were seen in Star Trek. How clever of us!
In addition to a great dinner, the ambience was great. Attendees sported western gear and outfits. Jim built a fabulous chuckwagon, from which some buckaroos served the food. The music took you right back to the old trail, and each table was decked out with cacti, pistols and spurs. The silent auction featured numerous wonderful items and was very popular, thanks to many generous donors (members, friends and family). One wonderful extra touch was the claw machine, donated by Anita and Todd, that kept attendees entertained for hours.
Thanks to everyone who participated, whether you donated time or auction items, culinary talents, carpentry or decorating skills, or simply attended and enjoyed the evening. Thanks also to Pam and Roxanne, who ran the planning committee. It was a very successful event for all!
Mary
