DS: How is your local TCG club
funded?
LK: The local gatherings are rather
inexpensive so the girls’ parents are
more than happy to cover the cost for
an event.
DS: What are some activities you’ve
done at your local TCG club meeting?
LK: Locally, we have taken the
girls to see ice sculptures at Frankenmuth. We’ve dressed up with
crazy hairdos and clothes and went
to an area restaurant. We’ve visited a
nursing home and took gifts the girls
had purchased. We’ve also had our
girls wrap Christmas presents for our
formal night where the girls dressed
up and ate from high top tables.
We’ve also had a spa night and
talent shows from each church in
attendance. For our back-to-school
get together, this will be our third
year going to Mackinac Island for
three days, staying one night at the
Grand Hotel.
DS: What are some of benefits of
TCG?
LK: Here is a quote from one of
our directors: “I feel the challenges
and peer pressures these girls face
every day in this rapidly changing
world are overwhelming. Having
[ Every year we have a two-day conference ]
bus children. They have made and
served a dinner for the seniors
in our church. They’ve also had
sleepovers. Our main focus for
all events has been for our
leaders to build relationships and form close bonds
with the girls.
DS: What are some district events you’ve had?
LK: Every year we have
a two-day conference with
the theme changing from year
to year. Friday night is our
fun night. We’ve rented out an
indoor water park, had activities
and crafts, game nights, and a
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