table settings reflect the day

When you choose to have table napkins then you need something to hold them together. The use of glasses was really appreciated when we heeded off to the Italian Australian Club one year. The Guides felt that all their efforts were worth everything they had put into the day.

Other times the guides have either used a ready made napkin holder or they made their napkin holders, name cards and servietters.

different table setting to create for meals

At times we have created ourselves, or sat at professionally done table settings for different events.

These events have been at :

• late night suppers,
• Learning about our Four World Centers

• buffet meals,
• formal table settings,
• Japanese table settings,
• finger food
• smorgess board
• hostessing by the plate and requesting refreshment types.
• picnics formal or impromtue,
• around campfires
• sitting on the ground at camp

There are basic Guide traditions and ettiquete that we have shown all the Guides over time. As the Guides learn one thing another is shown. From making the table settings to suit the occasion, to how to eat, pass food, cut meat, handle knives and forks, use fingers, wash hands, communicate, basic table manners, to hosting, serving and doing the dishes.

Written by Hazelwood and Churchill Girl Guide District

Encouraged to be written by Clear Vision

Things to do for Girl Guides formal meal

• Will the formal meal occur?
  
• Decide Date
• Decide where and time.
• What is the theme to be?
• Who to invite?
  
• Plan menu.
• Decorations - where.
• table settings.
• Etiquette
  
• Activities and games.
• Who is doing what job?
• What are the Jobs?
  

Written by Hazelwood and Churchill Girl Guide District

Encouraged to be written by Clear Vision

Girl Guides learning to have a voice at 2009 formal meal planning

Individual
Choose three things you like and one you do not like. Draw a picture or write their names down
Like	Not Like
Jelly
Roast Potaoes	Homemade bread
Birthday cake
Lasagna
Popcorn	Quiche
Cup cakes
Ice Cream
Veges	Spagetti
Slaswinga
Mums Cooking
Lasagna	Chicken
Ice cream
Steak
Tiny teddies	Peas
Chips
Chocolate
Rice Bubbles	Broccoli
Rice
Beetroot
Mushrooms	Garlic
Cheese
Soft cheese
Nuts	Meat
Chocolate
Written by Hazelwood and Churchill Girl Guide District Encouraged to be written by Clear Vision