Etiquette Dinner

Tonight was one of three etiquette dinners which will take place this week. Campers and workers and HQ ministers attend. Campers that are not at the dinner go to one of the faculty's houses or do sports. The cafeteria at John Amos Field house is transformed from the usual mealtime format to an elegant restaurant.

This is an occasion where everyone can learn how to conduct themselves at a formal dinner.  Mr Turgeon gave opening remarks and then Mrs Turgeon spoke about some key points of etiquette that we could practice during the meal such as how to use the silverware, how to hold a wine glass (by the stem for chilled drinks) etc. 

Her talk was followed by a number of toasts by staff and campers (some voluntary, some at the encouragement of Mr Turgeon!).

All the delicious food was prepared by the kitchen staff and consisted of an appetizer, salad, soup main course and desert. We were served by what seemed to be professional wait staff (in actuality HWAC students and Edmond brethren).

During the meal Mr Turgeon held a topics session with a wide variety of questions which garnered some thoughtful and funny answers.  Some of the questions were: what is your least and most favorite food? (lots of people don't like cooked carrots!), what is your favorite commandment?, what has impacted you most from what you have heard at camp? what suggestions do you have for improving PYC? One notable answer to this question was that they would like more time for prayer and study in the morning. Just like at Spokesman's club, all the campers had to answer at least one question or were called upon.

We all had a wonderful time fellowshipping at our tables, eating restaurant quality food and enjoying an elegant evening, helping us to continue raising the bar. Thanks to all who put in so much effort to make these events possible.