ESTEVAN - The Outram-Madigan 4-H Beef Club is inviting the public to a steak supper and auction at the Estevan Exhibition Hall on April 27.
Doors will open at 5 p.m. and supper will be at 6 p.m. Numerous items have been secured for live and silent auctions.
Former Saskatchewan Roughriders' offensive lineman Belton Johnson will be the guest speaker. Johnson played for the Green and White from 2006-2009, and won the Grey Cup with the Riders in 2007.
Johnson is an American who has remained in Canada after retiring from the CFL. He is currently a spokesperson for the Saskatchewan Cattleman's Association.
"He is going to be coming to talk about his experiences with playing football, but also in the cattle industry, growing up in a family with cattle and how he became a spokesperson with Saskatchewan beef," said Tammi Goetz with the club.
Goetz said the funds raised will go back into the club. The most expensive part of their season is their achievement days, thanks to the trophies, awards and meals during the Rotary 4-H Regional Show and Sale.
The club held an annual fundraiser, but it was cancelled and they started discussing new ways to raise money. The kids voted on a steak night, and this will require more involvement.
"The kids are going to have to put in a little more work, which is good. It's good for them to learn to work for their club and learn to work for their donations," said Goetz.
The kids have been working hard to sell tickets. More than half of the 150 tickets have been sold. Members will be serving and clearing tables and talking to people about their steers.
Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased from a club member or by contacting the club through Facebook.
