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'''History''' | '''History''' | ||
*The first annual Dance for Kids was held during [[Toy class]], Spring 2004. In Fall 2003, [[Hancock class]], the [[Service Vice President]], [[Christopher Takemori]] had came accross an application for the [[Youth Service Grant]] and came up with a fantastic idea. [[Christopher Takemori|Chris]] applied for the [[Youth Service Grant]] with the idea of Dance for Kids in mind. In Spring 2004, [[Service Vice President]], [[Michelle Jaromay]] & [[Clayton Luu]] were notified that the Iota Phi chapter had recieved a [[Youth Service Grant]] in the amount of $500 and the first Dance for Kids was organized. | *The first annual Dance for Kids was held during [[Toy class]], Spring 2004. In Fall 2003, [[Hancock class]], the [[Service Vice President]], [[Christopher Takemori]] had came accross an application for the [[Youth Service Grant]] and came up with a fantastic idea. [[Christopher Takemori|Chris]] applied for the [[Youth Service Grant]] with the idea of Dance for Kids in mind. In Spring 2004, [[Service Vice President]], [[Michelle Jaromay]] & [[Clayton Luu]] were notified that the Iota Phi chapter had recieved a [[Youth Service Grant]] in the amount of $500 and the first Dance for Kids was organized. [[File:D4K_2004_Cooking.jpg|250px|thumb|left|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!! | ||
[[File:D4K_2004_Cooking.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Cooking in the Kitchen]] | |||
'''Random Facts''' | '''Random Facts''' | ||
Revision as of 00:54, 10 June 2009
File:D4K 2004 Group Shot.jpg
Group Photo 2004
Purpose
- Dance for Kids is an annual service project hosted in the Spring and was inspired by Christopher Takemori. The ideals of Dance for Kids is to provide a semi-formal dance for teenagers with special needs in Yolo and Sacramento counties.
History
- The first annual Dance for Kids was held during Toy class, Spring 2004. In Fall 2003, Hancock class, the Service Vice President, Christopher Takemori had came accross an application for the Youth Service Grant and came up with a fantastic idea. Chris applied for the Youth Service Grant with the idea of Dance for Kids in mind. In Spring 2004, Service Vice President, Michelle Jaromay & Clayton Luu were notified that the Iota Phi chapter had recieved 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!!File:D4K 2004 Cooking.jpgCooking in the Kitchen
Random Facts
- The entire chapter worked together under the direction of Service Vice President Michelle Jaromay & Clayton Luu and organized the very first Dance for Kids in only a month.
- The 4th 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.
2004: Davis Senior Center
Menu:
Starters: Garlic Bread Side: Fresh Green Salad w/ ranch or Balasmic Vingerette Main course:
- Spicy Chicken Alferdo w/ linguini. *note
- 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.
2005: Veteran's memorial center
Menu:
Starters: Bruchetta Side: Main course: Dessert:
2006: Veteran's memorial center
Menu:
Starters: Bruchetta Side: Fresh Green Salad w/ ranch or Raspberry Vingerette, Wild rice, asperagus 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 Gaunche Torte
- Jello Terine
- Fresh seasonal fruit with creme fresh
- Rose water and poppy seed infused vanilla ice cream
2007: Davis Senior Center, April 27, 2007