Don't Wear Your Green, Bring It!

Over the weekend we had our YM/YW fundraiser for camps this summer.  Our fundraiser typically consists of a dinner and auction over at the church.  We canvased the neighborhood this year, making sure that every home was invited to attend.  It was fun to take the Youth door-to-door and give them the chance to talk to their neighbors about the dinner.  Even though it was hard for them to talk to strangers, the kids needed to run this for themselves and they came through.

We had a great time at the dinner.  It was a St. Patrick's day theme, with baked potatoes for dinner.  We had some fun activities before the auction.  I think my favorite was the jello eating content.  I was nominated to compete against a few YW leaders and the bishopric.  Now this contest involved "eating" the jello by using a straw.  I tried my best yet came up short.

After the adults the kids had their turn to slurp to their heart's content.  Dede was quick to get involved and she made a valiant effort.  In her round she was the only girl competing and Dede certainly held her own.  Out of six kids Kennedy came in 2nd, but she had a great time and didn't puke!

Once the auction started, things really got going.  Our neighbors have always been very generous and the donations during the fundraiser proved that once again.  There were three tables full of tasty treats for people to bid on, and bid they did.  We had cakes going for $75, brownies for $25, and the list goes on and on.

By the time the event was over our YM and YW had raised a ton of money for camps this summer.  The boys are heading up to Idaho and the girls are going down to Zion.  The money will certainly help as we try to provide the youth with great outdoor experiences.  My only questions is:  I know that everyone was willing to donate their cash, now who's willing to donate their time and come with me to scout camp in July?