DIMES FOR DINNER

WHAT

A state-wide 4-H food & nutrition service project sponsored by the Texas 4-H Food & Nutrition Project Development Team. Collection of dimes (funding) to benefit the Texas 4-H Center’s food service ‘wish list’ (included). It is the choice of each individual or group to determine the method used to collect funds. An example would be a county 4-H food & nutrition project group conducting a bake sale.

WHO

ANYBODY! Participation can be individual or as a group on a county level. Examples include: registered 4-H members, volunteer leaders, clover kids, 4-H Clubs, Adult Leader’s Associations, 4-H project groups and teen councils.

WHEN

The project takes place from September 2004– May 2005, with announcement of top three donations made and the final amount collected at an assembly during the 2005 Texas 4-H Roundup. The attainable goal set to reach is $5,000!

HOW

Collected money should be mailed directly to the Texas 4-H Center with a completed submission form.

Please send one county or club check made out to:
Texas 4-H Center
Re: Dimes for Dinner
5600 FM 3021
Brownwood, TX 76801

Each County Extension Office participating should then forward a copy of the submission form to:
Mrs. Courtney Dodd
Extension Program Specialist - Volunteerism
7607 Eastmark Drive, Suite 101
College Station, TX 77840

NOTE:

• Photographs and narratives of county fund raisers may be included with the submission form copy, or emailed directly to Courtney Dodd. Submission of these items gives permission to Texas AgriLife Extension Service to use them as a promotion piece on the Texas 4-H website or in a display.
• Refer to the Texas 4-H website for current updates on the project.
• Any questions concerning the administration of this program should be directed to Montza Williams.
  

FOOD SERVICE WISH LIST

• Used Step Van—approximately $3,000-$5,000
• 6 dozen-24 oz. plastic glasses—$95/6 dozen (need 30 dozen total)
• 2 aluminum storage racks for glasses—approximately $400
• Champagne fountain—approximately $1,100
• Single insulated pan carriers—approximately $120 each
• Insulated pan end loader carriers—approximately $200 each
• Carving station with light—approximately $250
• Chafing pans—approximately $150 each (would like to have 10)
• Table skirting with clips—$150 each (would like to have 6)
• Glass goblet for banquets—approximately $75/3 dozen (need 6 dozen)
• Knife sharpener—approximately $350
• 3 tier mirror display for hors d’ oeuvres—approximately $240 each (would like to have 2)
• Assorted stainless steel serving trays—approximately $30 each (would like to have 12)
• Serving trays for line (trays that participants put plates on while being served)—approximately $700 for 300 needed
• New doors for walk-in refrigerator and freezer—approximately ??
• 40 gal Steam Kettle - approximately $8000

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Page last updated: February 20, 2008