Cynde Puckett
In Motion Staff Writer
It came a month later than the actual event, but it is never too late to party, as evidenced by the Student Government Association’s Mardi Gras-themed Annual Club Awards and Banquet held in mid-April.
Hosted by SGA, along with the Co-Curricular Activities Department, the event was held at the News-Journal Center’s Gillespy Theater, although revelers spilled out into the lobby area where they enjoyed a buffet and banquet.
With approximately 24 clubs attending Friday night, the awards ceremony allowed clubs to recognize club members for their achievements in club-related areas, such as serving in an officer’s position or outstanding club participation.
Sabrina Weeks and Shameka Hill, who were responsible for decorations, chose a color scheme of blue, silver and white as a backdrop for the event. Adding to the décor, all guests were encouraged to wear Mardi Gras-style masks of their own or they could wear masks handed out at the registration desk. SGA Executive Secretary, Brett Kelly was banquet committee chair and Andre Willis managed public relations.
“I had a role in planning the event with help from Andre Willis and Shameka Hill and the rest of SGA helped set up the event. I liked seeing everyone have a good time,” said Kelly.
Making sure guests had a “good time” was clearly a priority of the planning committee. Keeping with the New Orleans Mardi Gras theme, Sodexo supplied the catering of crab cake appetizers as well as cheese, fresh fruit and vegetables. On the dinner menu was a full buffet of Cajun cuisine such as fresh salad, rice, chicken and andouille sausage gumbo, spicy mixed vegetables and roast pork. Dessert lovers had a choice of key lime pie, cakes or an ice cream bar. Brian and Clai Entertainment were DJs for the event and they kept the dance floor filled until 11 p.m.
“We would like to thank DSC President, Dr. Tom LoBasso, for his support of the DSC clubs and organizations,” said Lemoine.
For information about how to become involved with clubs on campus Lemoine advises, “Stop by Co-Curricular Activities located in the Cafeteria (Building 130, room 110) or the club list, in its entirety, is on the DSC webpage at www.daytonastate.edu/student_act/clubandorganizations.html.
In addition, the SGA meets every Tuesday at 3 p.m. in building 130, room 154, and they can help get students involved.