Feller's Cake Bake Rules - April 14th

We will have our annual “Feller’s Cake Bake” at our April 14th Pack meeting.
A major change this year to our cake bake... after much leader and parent input we have decided to drop the auction portion but retain the cake judging. In the past, most scouts wanted to take home their cake but many would get outbid in the auction, leaving the scout less-than-thrilled. Hopefully this change will make the event fun for everyone.

Remember, scouts usually have a cooking requirement to fulfill at all scout levels, which this cake bake will satisfy.
Please, the point of this exercise (as with the Pinewood Derby) is to teach the scouts 3 things:
1. New skills (baking, decorating)
2. Working together - the scout and adult should bake the cake together (as much as possible, especially for the younger scouts). It's about learning, not perfection :O)
3. ! Sportsmanship ! - the scout needs to be a good sport whether he wins or loses. Please prepare your scout by stressing this point. We just want everyone to have fun :O)

The rules are as follows:
1. Cakes should be delivered to the social level by 6:45 PM on April 14. The judging will be done at this time.
2. Cakes must be made by a Cub Scout or Webelos Scout & an older male. (This may be a father, grandfather, uncle, big brother or neighbor.)
3. Cake & icing mixes may be used. The cake should be a minimum of two layers.
4. No female assistance is allowed. (If this rule is a problem, please contact your den leader to arrange a "surrogate" male - especially for our military families.)
5. The entire creation must be edible, including all decorations, to be eligible to win a prize.
6. Cakes should be on a disposable plate or tray.
7. Please come up with a title (The Rocket, Enjoying Nature, etc.) & include it on a small card attached to the cake plate. Cakes will be numbered for judging – do not write your name on your card.
8. Prizes will be awarded, based on adult judges’ votes, in the following categories:
• Animal Theme
• Scouting (Nature/Camping/Pinewood Derby) Theme
• Patriotic Theme
• Miscellaneous Theme
The scout must announce the theme of his cake at delivery time.
9. The scouts will vote for their favorite cake. A prize will be awarded for “Scouts Choice” as well.
10. Most importantly: Cakes MUST be homemade; no purchased cakes can be entered.

If you have any questions or concerns with these rules please email rick.denne@cox.net.