Sharing over 45 years of friendship, goals and interests is the Modern Daze group founded in September of 1978. The club started out as an extension club formed by Myrna Craft and Kris Jenkins (extension agent).
Many daze have evolved into years of contributing to many organizations, worthy causes, individuals and charitable groups. Our community has benefited from this club’s hard work, fundraising and social service efforts. Fundraising projects have included selling knives, pans, caramel apples at homecoming parades, baked potatoes at the Bash, serving at auctions and bake sales just to name a few. Service projects have included planting trees, flowers at nursing homes, outreach projects through Carpenter’s Cup, simply filling a void where help is needed at times and more. However, the Sharon Jones Memorial Scholarship being their most recent service project endeavor. These scholarships are awarded to two Butler High School students each year.
For 12 years Modern Daze was known for its famous homemade apple pies, but in these modern daze “We Love Mixes” (fundraising project). The funds from this project are made possible by the generous support of our community. More “We Love Mixes” coming this Fall.
This group’s continued goal will be to serve our community through monetary resources and giving of time. Also, fun and fellowship with several social outings throughout the year. Last, but not least will be the continued support of each other as long lasting friendships make the modern daze of our lives so much sweeter.
In memory of Debbie Bledsoe, Sharon Jones and Donna Sewell.
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