For almost 90 years, our church members, area veterans and folks from our local community have gathered over plates of roasted pork, bratwurst, hotdogs, savory sauerkraut, creamy mashed potatoes, rich gravy, beans, beets and apple pies served family-style. A historic tradition with that kind of staying power doesn't happen by accident - it takes a village, plenty of kitchen prep, and a whole lot of heart.
This beloved annual dinner is a true collaborative effort: adults handle the heavy lifting of cooking and kitchen logistics, while our middle schoolers step up to set tables and serve the meals, earning valuable funds for their own educational trips to places like Washington D.C.
We don't run on a strict meeting calendar; instead, we team up a couple of months before the event to dial in our food orders, lock in adult volunteers, and make sure every base is covered for a successful dinner night in October.
If you want to help our students reach their educational travel goals while keeping a 90-year tradition going strong, we would love to have you on our committee!