The Associated Ladies of Milligan is hosting its first event for students on Feb. 14 with a Valentine’s dinner at the newly renovated Taylor/Phillips House.
“This is the first function hosted by ALM for students and we wanted to make it special but also affordable,” said Clarinda Jeanes, founder of ALM.
The cost for each ticket is ten dollars and Jeanes said the idea is not to try to raise any money but to just break even in paying for food and decorations.
Because of many upcoming events such as family weekend, the Song of Solomon Conference and the upcoming Winter Formal, Jeanes recognizes that not as many students will be able to attend as she had hoped.
As of Tuesday, only ten students had signed up to participate. The Taylor/Phillips House has seating room for 60 students. Jeanes said she hopes that those who attend will have a good time and spread the word to other students who might not have come because it is something new and unknown.
“In all fairness, I have not had time to publicize it well, but Danielle Booth [director of student life] has done a good job,” said Jeanes.
The evening will consist of a steak dinner with twice-baked potatoes, vegetables, salad and cheesecake. The dinner will be cooked and served by Jeanes, Carolyn Carter, professor of computer science, Vikki Sitter, associate professor of business administration and Beth Fox, wife of Mark Fox, dean of students.
ALM planned a luncheon for April 5 to introduce the community to ALM’s purpose. Jeanes scheduled Christian comedian Kay DeKalb Smith to attend to event.
“I just want it to be a fun luncheon with a Christian emphasis,” said Jeanes.
The cost of the luncheon is ten dollars. Jeanes encourages any female students, faculty or staff to come and learn about ALM and just have a good time. Anyone interested should talk with Jeanes, Sharon Greatti, or Vicki Warkoczeski.