Thursday Night Fellowship

Article and photos by Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP, Editor SITREP


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August 31. Dallas, TX. What do shrimp, Coney Island hot dogs, pineapples and “Moose Milk” have in common?  These are some of the ingredients that make Thursday Hospitality Night a unique and festive occasion.  Each of the National areas, Pacific, Atlantic East and West occupy their own hospitality suite and the Districts in their domain supply the “goodies.”

Thursday night is traditionally for fellowship as Auxiliarists from across the nation reunite with past acquaintances or meet and greet new friends.  This night, this “ice breaker” is the lead in to the business to follow.

What is “Moose Milk?”  It is a wonderful liquid concoction brought from the Northwest and its ingredients are more of a secret that the recipe for Coca Cola.  “Who cares what’s in it, it’s wonderful,” said an Auxiliarist with a beautiful lei wrapped around her neck.

The oft heard questions around the Atlantic East “Coney Island” hot dog window were, “When was the last time you had one of these? And isn’t this great?”