Marshmallow Roast
Marshmallow Roast
Number of People: 2
Budget: $0 (The chairs will place your order with Conference Services)
This job entails supervising this pleasant occasion one evening early in the week at Star. In 2009, it will be on Sat. evening, July 4th. It is held primarily for the young people, but it has grown increasingly popular for all ages with the inclusion of folk song sing-a longs.
Consult with Conference Services on the day of the roast about the location and make sure to tell the Chairs and Starboard Scribe so the location will be posted on the chalkboard. Much depends on the winds, tides, etc. The rocks beyond the Summer House are the general location.
1. In 2009, we will be ordering the marshmallows and s’mores supplies from Conference Services. They will be delivered to the event by the Pels. You will need to give outthe marshmallows, chocolate, and grahams. The Pelican staff will build and light the fire and you or a conferee you designate will oversee the fire. A portable pump will be provided to douse the fire at the end of the activity. You should stay to the bitter end to make sure the fire is OUT. Ask a singer with a guitar or other instrument to lead the singing. Alan Finklestein is usually glad to oblige. You can also ask a storyteller to do his or her thing. Star-related stories and ghost stories are good.
2. There is a supply of metal marshmallow sticks on the island, which will be provided upon request fronm Conference Services. In the past,we have used wooden sticks, @ 3’ long. The Pels collect sticks at the beginning of the summer, and ASI brings sticks and leaves them. But you may want to bring some out from the mainland to be sure you're covered. Two foot sticks are too short and children get too close to the fire, and they should not be pointed, for obvious reasons. If you soak the sticks in sea water for 5 minutes, they won't catch fire.
3. Ask at least two people to guard the waterfront to keep kids out of the water!
4. If you want song sheets you should make copies on the mainland and bring them too. Consult Alan Finkelstein, folk singing leader, at phinque2@optonline.net if you think you want song sheets.
HAVE FUN!
Carol Waldron 1983, Mary Haslinger 1990, 1991, 1995, S & B 1997, C&C 1996, D & K 2000, C&B 2001; MELD 2002, R&S 2003 B&D 2009
