Below are several articles from
different cake clubs. I hope this helps you when you are trying to form
your own cake club. This entire article shared by Carol Ising. It helped
her when she started her cake club.
If you would
like to share your club's activity plan, bylaws, etc, please do so. We
would all appreciate that.
An ICES Guide for Local Cake Clubs
(From Wilton)
There are hundreds of cake clubs
all over the country that provide information, social activities, sources
of aid, camaraderie, and inspiration for members at all levels of expertise.
By being an active member of a good cake club, one can more easily keep
abreast of current activity related to cake decorating, and members can
share their knowledge and enthusiasm with others. Everyone enjoys talking
and hearing about the things they love. Cake decorators are certainly no
exception.
In addition to the fun, fellow members
are an excellent source of information and aid; especially if you find
yourself in a jam and have cakes scheduled. A club can provide opportunities
and benefits that would not be available to the. individual.
This booklet targets the person that
is starting a cake club. If you are already a member of a cake club this
booklet may have some helpful ideas that are new to you. No matter what
your experience, if you have any suggestions for improving this publication,
or suggestions that ICES could implement to help Local Cake Clubs, please
send them to a current ICES Board Member. The remarks recorded here are
suggestions that other clubs have found helpful, and are by no means the
only way to organize and run a cake club. You will need to experiment to
find out what works best for your club.
Getting Started
Pick a date and place for a first
meeting, then contact as many interested people as possible.
There are many ways to contact potentially
new members. Ask area cake decorating shops if you can post a notice in
their store, or provide bag stuffers for their checkout counter. It is
important to work with the local cake shops. By making the cake shop a
part of the cake club from the start, both the club and shop realizes mutual
benefits.
Call or write to the ICES State Representative
for your state and ask for names and suggestions. Attend ICES Days of Sharing
for your state (or nearby states), and make your intentions known. Contact
area teachers and ask if mailing lists are available, or if they would
make an announcement during their classes. Post notices and announcements
on area bulletin boards. Contact the Food Editor of local newspapers to
see if free publicity is available. Community calendars will often help
publicize organizational events. Send press releases to newspapers, radio
stations, and TV stations. Every time you make a contact, ask who else
they know that might be interested. Word of mouth is always the best advertisement.
When starting, it may be necessary
for one dedicated person to shoulder much of the work required. Don't be
surprised if some members remain active for 2 to 3 years, and then either
drop out or slow down. Whenever more members are desired, fall back on
the same methods used to find your original members.
The First Meeting (or first few)
All organizations evolve over time.
Do not become overwhelmed by trying to accomplish everything that an organization
requires to run smoothly during the first few meetings. On the other hand
by starting out with a good firm foundation to build on, your club will
have a definite direction and purpose and will be more likely to have a
good strong start.
Appoint a temporary chairperson or
moderator, and a secretary who can take good minutes. These people will
serve until your regular election.
Define a goal, or purpose for the
club. This can be anything that pleases the attendees. Do you want an educational
club, a social club, a charitable club, a traveling club, a sharing club?
Do not underestimate the importance of a "purpose". Get as much input as
possible. Always consider the club's "purpose" when making club decisions.
At this point nothing is written in stone, so if at a later date the "purpose"
does not seem to fit any longer simply rewrite the "purpose" according
to the club's "bylaws".
Define who is a qualified member.
Do you want only accomplished cake decorators, as members? Are you primarily
looking for someone new to cake decorating? Are you looking for people
who derive an income from cake decorating? Is the club open to everyone
with an interest in the "purpose" of the club? Does a member need to have
a basic knowledge, and some experience in cake decorating? Some clubs limit
their number of members, and have a waiting list for new members. If your
club has membership requirements, a membership application that must be
completed and approved before a person can join may be appropriate.
Once you have a purpose and know
what a typical member is like, it's time to choose a name. A name can be
very descriptive, very generic, clever, comical, or off the wall. Refer
to the list of cake clubs already in existence in the back to see examples.
A name is important. Choose one with care. Try to get as much input from
as many people in the club as possible.
A regular meeting place and time
insure that members know where and when to meet. Once a month is typical,
but if something different fits in with your "purpose", so be it. A local
cake decorating supply shop makes a good place to meet if the owner supports
the cake club. Public libraries, restaurants, courthouses, fire stations,
community buildings, and churches are locations used by some cake clubs.
Sometimes there is a fee, but often free use is negotiable. Determine a
time, date, and place for meetings that works well for the majority of
the members.
After one or two meetings a regular
election should take place. Minimally you will need a president, secretary
and treasurer. If possible (and if it fits in with your "purpose") you
should elect a vice president, program chairperson and refreshment chairperson,
along with anyone else necessary to fulfill the club's "purpose".
Typical Meetings
A typical meeting for many cake clubs
would proceed as follows:
1. Business Meeting
2. Special Project discussions (cake
shows, etc.)
3. Demo or Sharing from one of the
members
4. Refreshments. It is not necessary
to establish a set routine for your meetings, but establishing a set routine
does make planning meetings much easier. Remember the "purpose" of the
club when setting up your meeting agendas.
Good minutes are necessary for all
organizations. Good minutes keep members informed, and excited about the
organization. By mailing minutes of the previous meeting a few days before
a meeting, you remind members, and they are more likely to attend the meeting.
If funds are not available for postage, a phone reminder will increase
your attendance. Minutes are vital when researching the club's past decisions
and actions. Good minutes are a necessity!
Dues
Now that you have determined a "purpose",
who qualifies to be a member, what most meetings will be like, and where
and when you will be meeting, you should have a good idea as to how much
money it will take to accomplish your goals. You may want to have regular
or annual money making projects to finance club activities. In any case,
determine what your dues should be. Depending on the activities, this will
vary greatly from one club to another. Like everything else, this may change
after the club gets rolling.
Bylaws Now you're rolling - time
to get legal
Once you have done the initial organizing,
it's time to get just a little more formal. All organizations should have
bylaws. The bylaws need not be long, complicated or hard to read. Samples
are included in the back of this booklet. You can use them as a guide when
writing your bylaws. Your bylaws can be as simple or as detailed and all
encompassing as you like.
Even though some clubs almost completely
ignore or forget about their bylaws, by having an official set of bylaws
you can always fall back on an orderly way to conduct club business and
resolve conflicts when and if the situation calls for it.
The president should appoint a committee
to create the bylaws. Make sure at least one person on the committee is
committed to producing a good set of bylaws.
The bylaws should state the "purpose"
of the club, give a general outline of the organization, and state how
the club functions. It should explain how to hold elections and state the
responsibilities of each officer. Be sure to include how to modify the
bylaws. Do NOT get too specific about details concerning the day to day
activities.
By having a written set of bylaws,
individual personalities are less likely to clash, since everyone is working
from the same set of rules. If a conflict does arise, the bylaws should
have a procedure to follow or state who is responsible to determine the
outcome.
Do not confuse bylaws with club rules,
or procedures, such as where and when you meet, what the dues are, or specific
activities. These things will change from time to time, and you will not
want to change the bylaws any more often than necessary.
Some clubs are incorporated and many
are not. State tax laws differ as to what if any forms or taxes must be
filed by non-profit organizations. Most, if not all, local cake clubs will
not generate enough income to necessitate federal tax returns. By consulting
local accountants, or the office of your state's Department of Revenue
you can determine if any taxes or legal papers need to be filed.
Keeping it interesting
Once all the excitement of forming
a new club is over, it's time to get down to the real business of your
cake club. A good club will provide its members with something worth attending
and will attract new members. As always keep in mind the "purpose" of your
club, and focus on those activities that fit. Most club activities seem
to fall into one or more of the following categories: Educational, Social,
Member Benefits, Charitable, Special Projects. By involving your club in
a mix of these categories, all members should find something that interests
them. Many activities fit into more than one of these categories.
Educational Activities
Demonstrations - Most (if not all)
cake clubs will have demonstrations, member sharing, or workshops on a
regular basis. Often each member must provide a demo or share a method
or idea before the club at least once a year. Some clubs that meet in a
cake decorating supply shop will have demonstrations done by the shop owner
in addition to member demos at many of the meetings. It is helpful to schedule
these as far ahead as possible, and to print a schedule, so that everyone
knows what they will be doing and when it is to take place. Some clubs
will have a drawing to determine the schedule for the members to do demos.
Others ask for volunteers. Members that are uncomfortable with speaking
before a group may be able to work with someone else in the club and do
something together, with one person preparing the demonstration, and the
other presenting it. Some clubs find it helpful to have "idea" or "method"
sharing, instead of "demonstrations". This way members do not feel uncomfortable
as if they are "instructing" more experienced members. Hands on workshops
or demos are often beneficial. A guest demonstrator may bring into the
club new ideas. Many clubs will include topics other than cake decorating
for some of their demonstrations. Topics such as: candy making, fresh flowers,
floral displays, various crafts, garnishes, cooking, recipe sharing etc.,
have been used as demonstration topics at cake club meetings. An especially
interesting program could be repeated at a later date. In the event of
a last minute cancellation, or if someone just forgets or does not have
their demonstration ready to go, the program chairperson (or someone) should
always have a backup program ready to go. A video can take the place of
a demo, or be a backup program when needed.
Ask your members what demonstrations
they would like to see. By attending ICES days of sharing, and the annual
ICES convention you will find many demonstration topics.
Discussions - Either in addition
to, or instead of a demonstration, a group discussion, led by a knowledgeable
or interested person can be very helpful. Some subjects used include: common
problems experienced by cake decorators, how to start a cake related business,
recipes, household hints. Some clubs include some form of group discussion
at every meeting.
Newsletter - A newsletter is a great
way to keep members interested and involved. A published list of upcoming
club demos and activities will insure more participation. A newsletter
can also keep members informed about other cake decorating related activities
(Days of Sharing, Cake Shows, ICES Show, Classes, etc.). An ambitious,
creative editor can really keep members watching their mailboxes for the
next edition.
Sharing Table - An area or table
could be available at each meeting where any member can place photos, samples,
recipes, or anything else they would like to share with the group.
Social
There is no end to the social activities
that any club could involve itself. By trying different ones, you will
find what works well for you. Most clubs will have refreshments at each
meeting. Many will have cake or confection related refreshments that are
part of the program for the meeting. Some cake decorating related social
activities are:
Birthday Club - Members draw names
and make each other birthday cakes during the month of the birthday. The
cakes are delivered and displayed during the regular meeting, or are delivered
individually on or near the birthday
Bus Trip or Car Pool - To a shop,
bakery, cake show, or ICES convention
ICES Give Aways - Some clubs will
make items to give away at the ICES convention during club time
Contest Entries - By creating a cake,
gingerbread house, or other item as a group project, new or inexperienced
members will become more comfortable to enter cakes, etc. in cake shows,
gingerbread contests etc. By working together, all members will learn something
while having a lot of fun.
Activities not related to cake decorating
can also be a good addition to a cake club. Some that are being used are:
Annual Dinner/Banquet - Officer
installation & appreciation can take place, if desired, plaques, corsages,
favors, etc. can be a part of this event
Meals - Picnics, pot lucks, pizza
parties. Invite the whole family.
Secret Pals
Appreciation - Awards, plaques, paying
the expense of a banquet meal are some ways the club can acknowledge the
work of members that put a lot into the club
Member Benefits
Programs that will directly benefit
members could include:
Work Backup - In many clubs, members
will fill in for each other during times of illness or death in the family.
Having an emergency back up of someone who does quality work can really
save the day.
Library - Some clubs will have a
club library. Books and videos are available to the members. Members may
donate library items, or the club could purchase material. Have a policy
written up detailing how to sign something out, when it is due back, and
the penalty for not following the policy.
Equipment - Expensive, or seldom
used equipment (such as elaborate cake stands) can be purchased by the
club and made available to the members. A written policy is the best way
to keep from having problems (such as what to do about damages).
Sale or Swap Night - Members bring
in cake decorating related items they would like to trade or sell to other
members.
Club Sponsorship - Some clubs will
help finance classes or trips to cake shows or the ICES convention for
some members.
Charity and Civic Participation
Many Clubs will share their art through
charitable organizations. Some clubs make donating a decorated cake to
a local favorite charity a regular club activity. Nursing homes and orphanages
are good choices. Making gingerbread houses is a project the entire club
can participate in and is something that makes a great Christmas time giveaway.
One club bakes cookies for the Ronald McDonald House. They wrap the cookies
with only a few in a package. The cookies are frozen, ready to be taken
out and used by the people using the facility whenever needed. Another
club sets aside one meeting for a group decorating session. Each member
brings a frosted cake, ready to decorate. The entire club then decorates
all the cakes, and the cakes are given away to local charities. Still another
club will donate to charity the cake used during the demonstration portion
of each meeting. Christmas and Easter Baskets for the needy can be filled
and distributed by the club.
A donated cake (or even a cake that
you sell) for a civic celebration or any high profile event can be a good
way to publicize your club and promote cake decorating. Club entries in
cake shows, gingerbread house shows, or any culinary events may generate
interest in your club from other attendees and can be a lot of fun for
the club members that work together.
By sending a press release to local
newspapers, radio stations, and TV stations, both you and the charity may
receive free publicity.
Projects
A big project for a cake club can
be a rewarding experience. Not every club has the personnel for every project.
By planning a group project and watching the project develop and take place,
the club will be strengthened. Pick projects you can handle. Many clubs
have annual projects that become almost routine after a few years. Projects
can generate funds for club use, can be educational, social activities,
or charitable events. Some projects clubs are currently involved in include:
Cake Shows
Mini Classes
Sponsor Specialty Classes
Sponsor days of sharing
Publish Cookbook
Sell Cookbooks
Make and sell Easter Eggs
Make and sell Gingerbread Houses
Having a cake show is a popular project
for cake clubs. An ICES Publication "Guidelines For Local Cake Shows" is
very helpful. By attending other cake shows and talking with the people
that put them on, you will soon gain the confidence needed to put on your
own.
Whatever project or endeavor you
choose, it is always helpful to discuss what you are doing with people
that have been there already. By contacting other cake clubs, or attending
events sponsored by cake clubs you are more informed as to how to make
your club better. Club names and contacts are at the back of this booklet.
Many people attend the ICES convention who are experts not only in cake
decorating, but also about cake clubs.
ICES
ICES is an organization dedicated
to the art of cake decorating and can be a valuable resource for your cake
club. Encourage club members to join ICES and become involved with the
state organization. State Days of Sharing should be of interest for all
club members and could be attended as a group if held in a distant location.
Your state's representative should be able to get you any information about
ICES that you need. If many of your club members are or become ICES members,
your club could become very influential in electing your state's representative.
The annual ICES convention is a great
place for cake club members to see and learn a great deal in a short amount
of time. Encourage members to enter cakes in the cake show. The club could
do a group project for display at the eake show. Convention attendees have
a chance to meet people from all over the world who share the same interest
in cake decorating. Club members who attend the ICES demonstrations will
come away with new ideas to share with their fellow cake club members.
It's a great place to see the latest and the greatest.
Whatever your involvement with cake
decorating, if you are a person that loves cake decorating and wants to
share that with others, a cake club is ideal.
October
1999
Baltimore's Best Bakers
The first info comes from a handout
which we give to prospective and new members. We also handed it out
last year at our 1st Day of Sharing.
Purpose
Baltimore’s Best Bakers is
an organization that brings together people interested in the art of cake
decorating and related fields for
the exchange of information and
ideas. The club will actively promote the hobby through monthly meetings,
sponsoring cake
shows and Days of Sharing.
Baltimore’s Best Bakers (BBB)
was started in 1994 by three women — Denice Fing, Merita Donaldson and
Manon Lyketsos. They were known as
the travelling cake decorators.
BBB became an official cake club
on September 22, 1997 with a membership of 13 persons.
Our first officers were:
Denice Fing, President
Merita Donaldson, Vice-President
Anita Zellner, Secretary
Denice Fing, Treasurer
(Acting)
Sudie Lewis, Historian
Martha Jarrell, Librarian
Officers serving 1999-2000 are:
Gale Gleisner, President
Martha Jarrell, Vice-President
Jo Ann M. Nuetzel,
Secretary
Sudie Lewis, Treasurer
Rosella Pinkney, Historian
James Jarrell, Librarian
Meetings are held monthly at the
Icing on the Cake, 2141 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, Maryland through the
generosity of the owners of this cake
decorating supply shop.
Annual dues are $12.
Membership is limited due to the size of our meeting room. Non-members
are welcome to attend meetings (at a cost of $4 per
meeting), except when hands-on demonstrations
are scheduled. The addition of tables for hands-on work limits our
seating capacity.
At each meeting light refreshments
are prepared by three members.
A themed sharing (show and tell)
takes place at each gathering.
BBB supports local charities throughout
the year. Cakes have been donated to a children’s home, local soup
kitchen and a telethon. On several holidays we
have shared cookies, candies and
graham cracker houses with the children’s home.
A special day of sharing is held
annually. Decorators from near and far share their special talents
with us.
In August, the election of officers
takes place.
A library, which contains all kinds
of sugar art info (recipes, books, instruction sheets, patterns, etc.)
is available to all members. These items are kept at the
Icing on the Cake store for easy
access at any time.
A photo album containing pictures
of our cakes, refreshments served and demonstrators is maintained by our
historian.
Members receive a monthly newsletter
prior to each meeting.
Many of our members belong to the
International Cake Exploration Societe (ICES). For information
about this organization see Jo Ann Nuetzel who is
an ICES alternate representative
for the Maryland chapter. Also, check out the ICES website (www.ices.org).
BBB informs members of any sugar
art events known to be held in our state and the surrounding areas.
For information about our club,
contact Gale Gleisner, 410.882.3442
(ggleisner@starpower.net) or Martha
Jarrell, 410.252.9020.
The second piece of info is our by-laws.
BY-LAWS OF
BALTIMORE’S BEST BAKERS
PURPOSE
Baltimore’s Best Bakers is an organization
that brings together people interested in the art of cake decorating and
related fields for the exchange of information and ideas. The Club
will actively promote the hobby
through monthly meetings, sponsoring cake shows and Days of Sharing.
GENERAL
1. The Club’s calendar year
will be September 1 through August 31.
2. The Club will meet on the
third Monday of each month from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
3. Children who are not cake
decorators should not attend Club meetings, except in extreme emergencies.
DUES AND FEES
Dues of $12 will be collected annually
from each member by the October meeting date.
Non-members must pay $4 for each
meeting.
FINANCES
The Club shall maintain a checking
account. The President and Treasurer shall provide the two signatures
for the checking account. Receipts shall be maintained for all
expenditures. A Financial
Report shall be given to Club members each month. The Treasurer’s
books shall be closed on August 31 of each year. An audit of account
shall be
conducted.
OFFICERS
The Executive Board will consist
of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Executive
Board decisions will be decided by a majority vote of the
membership. At the July meeting,
candidates for office will be nominated by any Club member. The election
will be held at the August meeting and selection will be decided by a majority
vote. To be eligible for nomination
for an office, a person must be a member for at least one year. Members
must be present on election day in order to be elected. Officers
will
be elected for a term of one year
and may be re-elected for one additional term. If, for any reason,
an elected officer cannot fulfill their obligation, the Executive Board
will name
appointees for the vacant offices,
except the Vice-President who will automatically become President if that
office is vacant.
These By-Laws may be amended or changed
through a simple majority vote of the membership present at a meeting.
The third piece of info is a list
of duties of officers.
DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS OF
BALTIMORE’S BEST BAKERS
PRESIDENT
The President will preside over
all chairpersons meetings and appointed committees;
will act in the best interest of
the Club in all business matters;
will serve as a member of the Executive
Board;
will be able to make executive decisions;
will consult with the Executive
Board on special events that the Club may want to have;
along with the Executive Board,
has the authority to enter into binding legal contracts as long as it is
done in the best interest of the Club;
will, at all times, represent Baltimore’s
Best Bakers in a professional and positive manner;
and will be reimbursed for expenses
incurred as President.
VICE-PRESIDENT
The Vice-President will assume the
duties in the absence of the President;
will assist the President whenever
necessary;
will consult the President on all
business matters;
will serve as a member of the Executive
Board;
will be responsible for the Club’s
Calendar of Events (Demonstrations, Cake of the Month, Show and Tell
Theme, Refreshments Lists for the year);
will, at all times, represent Baltimore’s
Best Bakers, in a professional and positive manner;
and will be reimbursed for expenses
incurred as Vice-President.
SECRETARY
The Secretary will keep accurate
records of the minutes of
each meeting;
will serve as a member of the Executive
Board;
will maintain a file of members’
addresses and telephone numbers;
will be responsible for all Club
correspondence and mailing of newsletters to members;
and will be reimbursed for expenses
incurred as Secretary.
TREASURER
The Treasurer will collect all dues
and fees;
will serve as a member of the Executive
Board;
will pay all debts incurred by the
Club and maintain a ledger to record all receipts and payments (a written
request and/or receipt, together with the signature of the Treasurer
and President, must be included
before money will be disbursed);
will prepare all books for audit
at the end of the year;
will give a Financial Report at
each meeting;
when Treasurer’s term has expired,
books will be in proper order (The signatures of the President, Vice-President
and Treasurer will represent that the books were in order at the
end of that term.); and will be
reimbursed for expenses incurred as Treasurer.
HISTORIAN
The Historian will keep written
records and photo albums of all the activities and archives of the Club;
and will be reimbursed for expenses incurred as Historian.
LIBRARIAN
The Librarian will maintain files
of all information that the Club provides on Show and
Tell Themes, Days of Sharing, Cake
Shows, etc.; and will maintain the Club library loan system.
Fondantly, Jo Ann Nuetzel at joanngeo@bcpl.net
MILE HIGH
CAKE DECORATORS'NEWSLETTER
By the Mile High Cake Decorators
Club, Denver Colorado
APRIL 17, 1993
OFFICERS:
(contained names and phone numbers)
MEETING
First Tuesday of each month at 7PM
at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 11400 E. Mississippi (& Moline),
Aurora CO, except June, July, Auguast and December, when the club has a
potluck.
DUES: $1.50 per month or $18.00
per year.
HELLO CAKE DECORATORS!
Attendance at our meetings have
been great this year. We also have welcomed several new members to our
club. Cyndi Lynch, 6050 N 92nd, Westminster, C0 80020 [430-9339) is our
newest member.
Susan Short and Joyce Vestal were
hostesses for our March meeting. Charlotte Arthur gave a demo on gumpaste
calla lilies and Gieni Kessel gave a demo on royal Icing bunny ornaments.
16th ANNUAL CAKE SHOW
is less than a week away. We need
everyone to help that day to make the
show a success. If you did not sign
up for an assignment that day, there is still a place for you to work.
You
should be at Buckingham Square Mall
at 7:00 am. as there will be lots to do to get everything ready.
* * *BATTLE OP THE STAR * * *
Susan Short is getting the cakes
for the BATTLE OF THE STARS from King Soopers and will crumb coat them.
Bob Holsinger got the cake boards and covers for the cakes.
* * *PRIZES* * *
Helen Sembra was given permission
to purchase more items if necessary. On Tuesday eve
April 13th, Charlotte Arthur, Gleni
Kessel, Virginia and Denise Cowan, Connie Golden and Annemie Spann met
at Helen’s house to sort and bag
the prizes.
* * *GOOD APTERNOON COLORADO * *
*
On April 13th, Helen & Mick
Sembra, Connie & Sarah Golden Virginia & Denise Cowan, Joyce Vestil,
Charlotte Arthur, Gleni Kessel, Annemie Spann, and Kathern Werner were
a part of the audience or GOOD AFTERNCON COLORADO on Channel 9 - KUSA.
They had a segment about our Cake Show and cut the cake that Charlotte
decorated. Everyone in the audience got to have a piece.
JUNE BANQUET
For our June Banquet It was decided
to have a Pot Luck on June 1st at the Seventh Day Adventist Church [regular
meeting place]. It will begin at 4:30 with eating at 5:30. There will be
two ladies from Australia there. They will give demonstrations.
DAY OF SHARING
Will be on Sunday, April 25th. Remember
to bring 50 copies of a pattern, recipes, hints, etc. to share with everyone.
Also, If you have items to donate to the silent auction bring those. Half
the money raised from. the auction is for our state ICES representative
to help defray some of her expenses.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Apr 24 - 16tb Annual Cake Show Buckingham
Square - Aurora
Apr 25 - Day of Sharing
Apr 26, 27, & 28 - Classes by
Cynthia Venn
Apr 29, 30 & MAY I - Classes
by Cynthia Yenn
May 4 - 7:00 - Meeting - Hostess:
Annemie Spann - Demo: Lynda Starns
Jun I - 5:30 - Potluck at our regular
meeting place. Committee: Susan Short & Emma Perez - Special: Ladles
from. Australia
Jul 6 - 6:30 - Potluck - Hostesses:
Denise & Virginia Cowan
Aug 3 - 6:30 - Potluck Hostess:
Emma Perez
Sept 7 - 7:00 - Meeting Hostess:
Debbie Calvert - Demo:
ICES CAKE SHOW & CONVENTION CALENDAR
Aug 12-15, 1993 - Richmond VA Aug
15-21, 1994 - Columbus OH
Aug 1-7, 1995 - Kansas City MO 1996
- Baltimore MD
May 2 - Kathern Werner MAY 3 - Gleni
Kessel
May 3 - Dutchi Jergensen
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
May 21 - Susan & Kenneth Short
RASPBERRY FILLING
(Butter Custard)
1-10 oz pkg frozen raspberries in
syrup
1/4 cup Sugar
2 egg yolks
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 cup butter
2 Tbsp liquor (Chambord Frangelico,
Amaretta)
Strain raspberries through very fine
sieve. In small heavy saucepan, combine all ingredients except butter and
cook over medium heat until very thick. Strain again if necessary &
cool completely. Cream. butter and add to raspberry mixture. This could
be easily adapted to strawberry. I have used the recipe several times and
have had rave reviews. Do not freeze cakes or leftover filling--cornstarch
breaks down with freezing. If you prefer not to use liquor substitute fruit
juice instead. The raspberry filling is especially good with chocolate
cake. Enjoy! Charlotte Arthur
DGH CAKES: Emma Perez reported that
she had received A call from a child who had received her cake when he
was a patient at Denver General Hospital.
THE PURP0SE OF OUR CLUB
1. One Or the reasons this club
was formed is because of the semi-annual cake show. This will be one of
the duties of the club. However, if the semi-annual shows cease to be,
the club will still be in existence.
2. Each month, we plan to have a
"bring and brag. table set . If you do something you think the club would
enjoy, please fee1 free to share. We all like ideas, and we want everyone
to contribute something. Be prepared to answer questions, share patterns,
recipes and any other information about your contributions. You may bring
anything in the cake and food decorating line. Just remember to bring only
things you wish to share.
3. Members who have items in the
cake decorating line who would like to buy, sell, trade or rent these items,
may list them with the assistant secretary, and this information will be
made available to members only. A sample: fountain, bevel pans, petal pans,
shaped pans, separator sets, molds, punch bowls, etc.
4. We would also like to know of
members who do special things besides cake decorating. This will also be
listed with the Assistant secretary, she will make a copy for each member.
Sometimes we have a customer who wants something special, with this list
we can help, either by obtaining something for them or sending them to
the person who can help. Below is a list of some special services. Let
us know which ones you do.
Poured fondant-covered cakes
candy dipping
marzipan fruits-animals
chocolate painting
dec. sugar cubes
skirting tables for weddings
panorama eggs
arranging fresh flowers for wedding
spun sugar gum
paste flowers
petit fours
foreign techniques such as, pulled
sugar, Lambeth, Australian, Nirvana, S. African, English, Mexican sugar
art
5. Do you make any Of these specia1
things? If so, let us know.
6. We also plan to have a segment
of each meeting set aside to discuss decorating problems you may have.
or questions you want answers to.
7. We plan to bring in decorators
to demonstrate special techniques if money will allow. We will vote on
these as they come up because extra money will be involved.
8. We would like to send entries
and representatives to other cake shows whenever possible, maybe by chartering
a bus or going by carload.
9. Field trips may also be possible.
maybe to Wilton's, Kitchen Glamour, or even to the Maid of Scandinavia,
during one of the numerous cake shows near there.
10. We hope those of us who are able,
will offer a place to stay to members of other cake clubs who come here
for our show, and I'm sure we will be offered the same hospitality for
their shows.
CONSTITUTION OF THE MILE HIGH CAKE
DECORATOR'S CLUB OF DENVER, COLORADO
ARTICLE 1
NAME
The name and location of the Club
shall be as set forth above in the title of the constitution.
ARTICLE 2
PURPOSE
The purpose of this organization
shall be to promote, educate and self-improvement in the art of cake and
food decorating.
ARTICLE 3
MEMBERSHIP
The composition of the membership
shall be as provided in the by-laws of this Club.
ARTICLE 4
MEETINGS
This club shall meet twelve months
of the year on the first Tuesday of each month, from 7:00PM to 9:00PM.
When the first Tuesday falls on a Holiday, the meeting shall be held the
following Tuesday.
ARTICLE 5
DUES
Every member of this Club shall
pay dues as described in the by-laws of this Club.
ARTICLE 6
OFFICERS
The officers of this club shall
be President, Vice President / Program Director, Secretary, Treasurer and
Public Relations Chairman.
ARTICLE 7
QUORUM
A quorum is two-thirds of the voting
membership present.
ARTICLE 8
AMENDMENTS
This constitution may be amended
by resolution adopted by a two-thirds vote with such amendment proposed
in writing by an active member at the meeting immediately preceding that
at which the amendment is to be voted on, and upon immediate notice of
the Mile High Cake Decorator’s Club of the change.
BYLAWS OF THE MILE HIGH CAKE DECORATOR'S
CLUB OF DENVER, COLORADO
ARTICLE 1
MEMBERSHIP
Sec. 1 - The membership shall consist
of residents of Denver and it’s suburbs who are interested in the purpose
of this organization.
Sec. 2 - Any member may sponsor an
eligible prospective member. New prospective members must be sponsored
by a member in good standing. Acceptance into membership by majority
vote of assembly present.
Sec. 3 - All active members shall
be entitled to all rights and privileges of the Club, and all members shall
share in it’s responsibilities. These responsibilities shall include support
of it’s purposes and constructive contribution to it’s purposes and activities.
Any conduct not consistent with these standards may be reason for non-renewal
of membership in this Club.
Sec. 4 - A voting member attends
a minimum of five meetings, participates in one or more service projects
a year, and is a member in good standing.
Sec. 5 - Guests will not be required
to pay for the first three meetings they attend; thereafter they will share
in all activities and expenses of the Club.
ARTICLE 2
DUES
Sec. 1 - The dues of this club shall
be $1.50 per month ($18.00 per year) per member. Dues shall be paid by
all members. Each new member, upon being received into membership and payment
of their dues, shall be presented with a copy of the Club Constitution
and Bylaws by the Secretary.
Sec.2 - Members who allow their dues
to become more than 3-months in arrears will no longer receive the Club
newsletter. Notification will be sent with the final newsletter that they
are about to be dropped from the Club. A member can be reinstated into
the Cub only with payment of all accounts incurred during membership. Exceptions
will be made on an individual basis, after notification to the President
and/or voted action by the membership.
ARTICLE 3
MEMBERS
Sec. 1 - The regular meetings of
the Club shall be held twelve months if the tear on the first Tuesday of
each month, from 7:00PM to 9:00 PM. When the first Tuesday falls on a Holiday,
the meeting shall be held the following Tuesday.
ARTICLE 4
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Sec. 1 - The officers of this club
shall be President, Vice President / Program Director, Secretary and Treasurer.
Sec. 2 - Nominations shall be made
from the floor in August of each year, and shall present only the names
of active members who have consented to serve if elected in September.
All elections shall be by secret ballot with a majority vote of all members
present, unless a secret ballot is dispensed with by unanimous vote.
Sec. 3 - The annual election of officers
will be held in September, with installation following the election.
Sec. 4 - If any officer other than
the President leaves the Club during the term of office, nominations for
the vacant office will be received from the floor during the meeting that
the vacancy was announced. The final vote will be taken by secret ballot
at the next regular meeting.
Sec. 5 - Officers may succeed themselves
for only one year, unless they fill a vacated position, they may serve
the remainder f the term, plus another 2 years, if the members so elect
them.
ARTICLE 5
DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS
Sec. 1 - The President shall preside
over the meetings and appoint committees as required.
Sec. 2 - The Vice President/Program
Director will assume the duties of the President in her absence, or upon
resignation. The Vice President does not automatically become President
the following year. The Vice President also acts as Program Director by
scheduling hostesses and demonstrations for monthly meetings. The hostess
and demonstration schedule for the upcoming year shall be presented to
the Secretary in tome for Yearbook preparation.
Sec. 3 - The Secretary will take
the minutes of the Club meetings, and transmit a duplicate copy, as presented
to the members at the following meeting, to the President. At the end of
each year’s term of office, she shall make Yearbooks for each active member
containing the Constitution and Bylaws, current Club members’ name, address
and telephone number, and monthly hostesses and demonstrations schedule
for the upcoming year.
Sec. 4 - The Secretary shall present
to NEW members gained during the year, at the meeting which they joined
the Club, a copy of this yearbook so that they immediately can become familiar
with the policies of this Club.
Sec. 5 - The Treasurer will receive
and disburse, with the approval of the Club, all Club funds (two signatures
shall be required on all disbursed checks); keep an accurate record of
all transactions; shall make financial reports to the Club at each monthly
meeting, with a duplicate copy of the report to the presiding official;
shall present a quarterly financial report in writing through the newsletter;
shall have the accounts audited yearly in the month of August; and shall
transmit the office of Treasurer be vacated before their successor in office.
Should the office of Treasurer be vacated before their term expires, the
books will be audited before the newly-elected Treasurer takes office.
ARTICLE 6
COMMITEES
Sec. 1 - The standing committees
of the Club shall be the Cake Sow Committee, Annual Banquet Committee,
and the Public Relations Chairman. The President and also the past chairman
of each respective committee, shall be invited to attend all special meetings
held.
ARTICLE 7
SERVICE PROJECT
Sec. 1 - The Club’s service project
shall be the quarterly donation of cakes during the months of February,
April, September, and November to Denver General Pediatric Ward to be used
for the Children hospitalized on their birthday. Each member will donate
at least one or more cakes per year, but are encouraged to do so quarterly.
ARTICLE 8
LIABILITY AND DISSALUTION
Sec. 1 - This Club and its members
shall be responsible for expenses incurred at the direction in connection
with its operations, functions and activities. In the event of dissolution
of this Club, distribution of any funds after payment of indebtedness may
be made by either refund to members, or by contribution to any educational
research or memorial funds.
ARTICLE 9
AMMENDMENTS
Sec. 1 - These Bylaws may be amended
at any regular meeting of this Club by a two-thirds vote of the members
present. Such amendment must be proposed in writing by an active member
at the meeting immediately preceding that at which the amendment is to
be voted on. Upon its adoption, a copy of the amendment shall be included
in the Club minutes and published in the monthly newsletter.