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Big annual service project, usually done in the spring. Inspired by [[Christopher Takemori]]. The idea of Dance for Kids is to provide a prom-like dance for mentally and physically disabled teenagers in the Davis and Sacramento area.
<!--[[File:D4K_2004_Group_Shot.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Group Photo 2004]]-->
== Purpose ==


In the first annual Dance for kids, during [[Toy class]]. APO [[Iota Phi]] managed to get a grant from the national office.  It is awarded to only a single chapter in APO per year.
The purpose of Dance for Kids (colloquially referred to as "D4K") is to provide a semi-formal dance for teenagers with special needs in Yolo and Sacramento counties.  Many of these teens do not have the opportunity to attend a prom or other formal event that other students do, and Dance for Kids seeks is an opportunity for them to have that experience.


2004: Davis Senoir Center
== The Event ==
Menu:
Starters:  Garlic Bread 
Side:  Fresh Green Salad w/ ranch or Balasmic Vingerette
Main course:  Spicy Chicken Alferdo w/ linguini. *note
                -or-
              Penne Primavera (vegetiarian)
Dessert:  Cheesecake with a blueberry and chocalte sauce.
          Jello Terine


*Sauce broke, and had to be changed to a spicy bolangese 20 minutes before servering.
Dance for Kids is run entirely by the chapter, generally through a committee, but occasionally chairs have decided to not hold a committee.  Most terms have involved fundraising by the chairs (either events or grant writing) to fund the project.  Many of the attendees come from the Davis Alternative Recreation Program.


2005:  Veteran's memorial center
All aspects of the event are managed by brothers: promoting the event to the community, registration, food preparation, entertainment, security, venue preparation and cleanup, and music. The event traditionally features dinner, live entertainment, and dancing. Some years have included prom-esque photography, as well.  
Menu:
Starters: Bruchetta
Side:  
Main course:
Dessert:


2006: Veteran's memorial center
== History ==
Menu:
Dance for Kids is an annual service project hosted in the Spring and was inspired by [[Christopher Takemori]] (Chris).  The first annual Dance for Kids was held during [[Toy class]], Spring 2004. In Fall 2003, [[Hancock class]], the [[Service Vice President]], Chris had come across an application for the [[Youth Service Grant]] and came up with a fantastic idea.  He applied for the [[Youth Service Grant]] with the vision of Dance for Kids in mind. In Spring 2004, [[Service Vice President]], [[Michelle Jaromay]] and [[Clayton Luu]] were notified that the Iota Phi Chapter had received a Youth Service Grant in the amount of $500 and the first Dance for Kids was organized. <!--[[File:D4K_2004_Cooking.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Cooking in the Kitchen]]--> In 2007, thanks to the radness of [[Almira Van]], [[Iota Phi]]  received a Youth Service Grant from the national office to help fund the event!!
Starters:  Bruchetta
 
Side:  Fresh Green Salad w/ ranch or Raspberry Vingerette, Wild rice, asperagus and broccoli
== Venues ==
Main course:  Beef Wellington with a spicy honey dijon sauce.
*2004: Davis Senior Center
              Chicken Picatta with a lemon caper sauce.
*2005: Veteran's Memorial
              Stuffed manicotti with a cream of mushroom sauce and spicy 5-alarm sauce.
*2006: Veteran's Memorial
Dessert: Chocolate Gaunche Torte
*2007: Davis Senior Center
        Jello Terine
*2008: Davis Senior Center
        Fresh seasonal fruit with creme fresh
*2009-2019: Davis Community Church
        Rose water and poppy seed infused vanilla ice cream
 
== Random Facts ==
*The entire chapter worked together under the direction of [[Service Vice President]]s [[Michelle Jaromay]] and [[Clayton Luu]] to organize the very first Dance for Kids in only a month. [[Service Committee]] meetings were used to plan the event and allocate out responsibilities for different tasks.
 
*The fourth annual Dance for Kids hosted close to 30 kids from Stockton to Dixon in comparison to the 12 kids from Davis at the very first Dance for Kids.
 
*The seventh annual Dance for Kids hosted around 50 kids
 
== Sample Menus ==
 
===2004===
 
*Starters:   
**Garlic Bread 
**Fresh Green Salad w/ ranch or Balasmic Vingerette
*Main course:
**Spicy Chicken Alferdo w/ linguini.*
**Penne Primavera (vegetiarian)
*Dessert
**Cheesecake with a blueberry and chocolate sauce.
**Jello Terine
 
*Sauce broke, and had to be changed to a spicy bolangese 20 minutes before serving.
 
===2006===
*Starters:   
**Bruchetta
**Fresh Green Salad w/ ranch or Raspberry Vingerette, Wild rice, asparagus and broccoli
*Main course:   
**Beef Wellington with a spicy honey dijon sauce.
**Chicken Picatta with a lemon caper sauce.
**Stuffed manicotti with a cream of mushroom sauce and spicy 5-alarm sauce.
*Dessert:
**Chocolate Ganache Torte
**Jello Terrine
**Fresh seasonal fruit with creme fresh
**Rose water and poppy seed infused vanilla ice cream
 
===2012===
(May not be exact dishes served)
*Appetizer: Tea Sandwiches
*Main course: Pasta with Béchamel sauce and spinach
*Dessert: Strawberry parfait
 
===2013===
*Appetizer: Salad with Honey mustard vinaigrette
*Main course: Sausage Macaroni and Cheese
*Dessert: Panna Cotta with Florentine
 
===2014===
*Appetizer: Tortilla Wrap with ham, cheese, and red pepper hummus
*Main course: Rotini Aglio e Olio with mixed vegetables, turkey meatballs and garlic bread 
*Dessert: Chocolate Covered Strawberry with Coconut Oatmeal cookie and strawberry slices
 
===2015===
 
== Dance 4 Kids Chairs ==
 
Dance 4 Kids typically has a chair responsible for organizing the event every Spring. Previous chairs include the following:
 
*Spring 2004 ([[Toy Class|Toy]]): [[Christopher Takemori|Chris Takemori]]
*Spring 2005 ([[Tran Class|Tran]]): [[Thuong Tang]] & [[Genie Le]]
*Spring 2006 ([[Fong-Quan Class|Fong-Quan]]): [[Cedric Uytingco]]
*Spring 2007 ([[Mayen Class|Mayen]]): [[Nhi Kiet]]
*Spring 2008 ([[Lipton Class|Lipton]]): [[Isabella Pamatmat]], [[Drew Mayen]], & [[Nhi Kiet]]
*Spring 2009 ([[Jaromay Class|Jaromay]]): [[Angela J Cheng]]
*Spring 2010 ([[Luong Class|Luong]]): [[Angela J Cheng]]
*Spring 2011 ([[Chew Class|Chew]]): [[Mika Nishiya]]
*Spring 2012 ([[Serrano Class|Serrano]]): [[Jane Pak]]
*Spring 2013 ([[Cheng Class|Cheng]]): [[Chloe Grinberg]]
*Spring 2014 ([[Liao Class|Liao]]): [[Chloe Grinberg]]
*Spring 2015 ([[Wu Class|Wu]]): [[Katrina Avena]]
*Spring 2016 ([[Nishiya-Milligan Class|Nishiya-Milligan]]): [[Katrina Avena]]
*Spring 2017 ([[Bhatt Class|Bhatt]]): [[Dana Yu]] and [[Ina Lagat]]
*Spring 2018 ([[Nguyen Class|Nguyen]]): [[Diane Le]], [[Dhalila De La Cruz]], and [[David Dinh]]
*Spring 2019 ([[Takemori Class|Takemori]]): [[Diane Le]], [[Anna Hayden]], and [[Carmen David]]
*Spring 2020 ([[Ng]]): None; event was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
 
{{Officers and Committees}}
 
[[Category: Service Events]]
 
[[Category: Chairs]]

Latest revision as of 03:49, 8 April 2020

Purpose

The purpose of Dance for Kids (colloquially referred to as "D4K") is to provide a semi-formal dance for teenagers with special needs in Yolo and Sacramento counties. Many of these teens do not have the opportunity to attend a prom or other formal event that other students do, and Dance for Kids seeks is an opportunity for them to have that experience.

The Event

Dance for Kids is run entirely by the chapter, generally through a committee, but occasionally chairs have decided to not hold a committee. Most terms have involved fundraising by the chairs (either events or grant writing) to fund the project. Many of the attendees come from the Davis Alternative Recreation Program.

All aspects of the event are managed by brothers: promoting the event to the community, registration, food preparation, entertainment, security, venue preparation and cleanup, and music. The event traditionally features dinner, live entertainment, and dancing. Some years have included prom-esque photography, as well.

History

Dance for Kids is an annual service project hosted in the Spring and was inspired by Christopher Takemori (Chris). The first annual Dance for Kids was held during Toy class, Spring 2004. In Fall 2003, Hancock class, the Service Vice President, Chris had come across an application for the Youth Service Grant and came up with a fantastic idea. He applied for the Youth Service Grant with the vision of Dance for Kids in mind. In Spring 2004, Service Vice President, Michelle Jaromay and Clayton Luu were notified that the Iota Phi Chapter had received a Youth Service Grant in the amount of $500 and the first Dance for Kids was organized. In 2007, thanks to the radness of Almira Van, Iota Phi received a Youth Service Grant from the national office to help fund the event!!

Venues

  • 2004: Davis Senior Center
  • 2005: Veteran's Memorial
  • 2006: Veteran's Memorial
  • 2007: Davis Senior Center
  • 2008: Davis Senior Center
  • 2009-2019: Davis Community Church

Random Facts

  • The fourth annual Dance for Kids hosted close to 30 kids from Stockton to Dixon in comparison to the 12 kids from Davis at the very first Dance for Kids.
  • The seventh annual Dance for Kids hosted around 50 kids

Sample Menus

2004

  • Starters:
    • Garlic Bread
    • Fresh Green Salad w/ ranch or Balasmic Vingerette
  • Main course:
    • Spicy Chicken Alferdo w/ linguini.*
    • Penne Primavera (vegetiarian)
  • Dessert
    • Cheesecake with a blueberry and chocolate sauce.
    • Jello Terine
  • Sauce broke, and had to be changed to a spicy bolangese 20 minutes before serving.

2006

  • Starters:
    • Bruchetta
    • Fresh Green Salad w/ ranch or Raspberry Vingerette, Wild rice, asparagus and broccoli
  • Main course:
    • Beef Wellington with a spicy honey dijon sauce.
    • Chicken Picatta with a lemon caper sauce.
    • Stuffed manicotti with a cream of mushroom sauce and spicy 5-alarm sauce.
  • Dessert:
    • Chocolate Ganache Torte
    • Jello Terrine
    • Fresh seasonal fruit with creme fresh
    • Rose water and poppy seed infused vanilla ice cream

2012

(May not be exact dishes served)

  • Appetizer: Tea Sandwiches
  • Main course: Pasta with Béchamel sauce and spinach
  • Dessert: Strawberry parfait

2013

  • Appetizer: Salad with Honey mustard vinaigrette
  • Main course: Sausage Macaroni and Cheese
  • Dessert: Panna Cotta with Florentine

2014

  • Appetizer: Tortilla Wrap with ham, cheese, and red pepper hummus
  • Main course: Rotini Aglio e Olio with mixed vegetables, turkey meatballs and garlic bread
  • Dessert: Chocolate Covered Strawberry with Coconut Oatmeal cookie and strawberry slices

2015

Dance 4 Kids Chairs

Dance 4 Kids typically has a chair responsible for organizing the event every Spring. Previous chairs include the following:

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