Guests got to milk a cow — albeit a cow statue — at Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South’s fundraiser, “JA Passport to Opportunity,” which was held September 6th at the Wang Experiential Learning Center.
The event was “about supporting the local food entrepreneurs and helping adults get to play and learn about how food and agriculture work in our economy,” says Beth Okeon, who does public relations for Junior Achievement. “And how local food entrepreneurs bring their product to market.”
Adults took part in hands-on learning experiences. “Adults got to learn by doing just like children of Junior Achievement learn by doing: build your own spice blend or make your own sundaes or decorate your own cookies.”
Or milk the cow. “Not a real cow. A fake cow that helps you understand how milk is made.”
Bain Barbecue provided barbecue, and Old Dominick Distillery featured smoked cocktail creations. The Stax 926 Alumni Band provided the tunes.
About 250 people attended. Money raised went toward Junior Achievement programming that helps kindergarten through 12th grade students.
Malcolm and Hakeem Dent
Leanne Kleinmann and Andy Alsenas
Cooper and Cassidy Smith
Danny Mansberg, Emma Mansberg, Ramie Glick, and Leigh Mansberg
David Foster
