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Cub Scout PACK 419 Auction
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Auction Location
Saline, MI 48176

Auction Dates and TimesSALE IS COMPLETED
Saturday Apr 21, 2007 Completed

Auction Type
Live Auction

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Braun and Helmer Auction Service Contact: David Helmer * Brian Braun Phone: 734.368.1733 or 1736 Email: davidghelmer@gmail.com Website: braunandhelmer.com GoToAuction.com ID#: 1333 View company information and listings

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PACK 419 (Saline, Michigan) Proudly Presents: WHEN: Saturday, April 21 WHERE: Woodland Meadows Cafeteria WHAT: Scout and parent bake and decorate a cake, and then all cakes are auctioned by David Helmer (Braun and Helmer Auction Service, Inc.) WHY: Proceeds support Pack 419, and the Friends of Scouting campaign Please sign up at the pack meeting so we will know how many people to plan dinner for. AGENDA: 5:00 pm � 5:15 pm Scouts register your cake 5:15 pm � 5:30 pm Vote for your favorite cakes 5:15 pm Dinner begins once you cast your vote 5:45 pm Auction begins 7:00 pm - ish Clean-up PRIZES: Each family will vote for their favorite cakes, in the following categories: � Best Scout theme � Best Sports theme � Best Outdoor/Camping theme � Funniest Cake � Most Colorful � Best use of Edible Materials Prizes will also be awarded for: � Cubmaster�s Choice � Auctioneer�s Choice � Judge�s Choice � Best Effort "Friends of Scouting" are scouting families, alumni, and businesses that provide a significant portion of the annual operating income for council services. The Friends of Scouting enrollment is conducted annually between January and April. The monies raised for Friends of Scouting go directly to Great Sauk Trail Council, and are the major source of funding for programs such as Camp Munhacke maintenance and improvements, camp programs for scouts, Great Sauk Trail Council support staff (such as the Scout Store), leader training programs, council overhead, etc. Please call Chris Amori (429-5260) for Cake Bake questions BAKING TIPS: Use a 'pan release' to prevent your cake from sticking to the pan (recipe below) Bake at 325� F instead of 350� F, to prevent cake from rising too much in the middle Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick; when it comes out clean, it's done! FROSTING TIPS: Freeze cake before frosting. This makes it easier to handle, and allows you to brush off loose crumbs before applying frosting. Place cake on a cardboard circle or rectangle, covered with aluminum foil. Pre-cut circles can be purchased at The Baker's Nook (901 W. Michigan Ave, Saline 429-1320). Remember: bring your cake on something that doesn�t need to be returned to you! Pan Release recipe: Equal parts: Crisco solid shortening vegetable oil flour Cream in Crisco with oil, then flour and mix well with mixer. Add additional oil until desired consistency. Apply to the sides of the cake pan with a pastry brush. On character pans, be sure to get all the little nooks and crannies or the cake will stick to the pan. Allow cake to cool 10 minutes then flip out of pan onto cooling rack until room temp. Transfer to a foil covered cardboard. Basic Buttercream Frosting recipe (from www.wilton.com) : 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon Clear Vanilla Extract 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (approx. 1 lb.) 2 tablespoons milk (Optional) Cream butter and shortening with electric mixer. Add vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Keep icing covered with a damp cloth until ready to use. For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks. Rewhip before using. YIELD: 3 cups

Listing Information

PACK 419 (Saline, Michigan) Proudly Presents:

WHEN:          Saturday, April 21

WHERE:       Woodland Meadows Cafeteria



WHAT:           Scout and parent bake and decorate a cake, and then all cakes are auctioned by David Helmer (Braun and Helmer Auction Service, Inc.)

WHY:             Proceeds support Pack 419, and the Friends of Scouting campaign

Please sign up at the pack meeting so we will know

how many people to plan dinner for.

AGENDA:     5:00 pm � 5:15 pm         Scouts register your cake

                       5:15 pm � 5:30 pm         Vote for your favorite cakes

                       5:15 pm                            Dinner begins once you cast your vote

                                                                 5:45 pm     Auction begins

                       7:00 pm - ish                   Clean-up

PRIZES:        Each family will vote for their favorite cakes, in the following categories:

�        Best Scout theme

�        Best Sports theme

�        Best Outdoor/Camping theme

�        Funniest Cake

�        Most Colorful

�        Best use of Edible Materials

Prizes will also be awarded for:

�        Cubmaster�s Choice

�        Auctioneer�s Choice

�        Judge�s Choice

�        Best Effort

"Friends of Scouting" are scouting families, alumni, and businesses that provide a significant portion of the annual operating income for council services. The Friends of Scouting enrollment is conducted annually between January and April. The monies raised for Friends of Scouting go directly to Great Sauk Trail Council, and are the major source of funding for programs such as Camp Munhacke maintenance and improvements, camp programs for scouts, Great Sauk Trail Council support staff (such as the Scout Store), leader training programs, council overhead, etc.

Please call Chris Amori (429-5260) for Cake Bake questions

BAKING TIPS:

Use a 'pan release' to prevent your cake from sticking to the pan (recipe below)

Bake at 325� F instead of 350� F, to prevent cake from rising too much in the middle

Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick; when it comes out clean, it's done!

FROSTING TIPS:

Freeze cake before frosting. This makes it easier to handle, and allows you to brush off loose crumbs before applying frosting.

Place cake on a cardboard circle or rectangle, covered with aluminum foil. Pre-cut circles can be purchased at The Baker's Nook (901 W. Michigan Ave, Saline 429-1320). Remember: bring your cake on something that doesn�t need to be returned to you!

Pan Release recipe:

Equal parts:       Crisco solid shortening
                        vegetable oil
                        flour

Cream in Crisco with oil, then flour and mix well with mixer. Add additional oil until desired consistency. Apply to the sides of the cake pan with a pastry brush. On character pans, be sure to get all the little nooks and crannies or the cake will stick to the pan. Allow cake to cool 10 minutes then flip out of pan onto cooling rack until room temp. Transfer to a foil covered cardboard.

Basic Buttercream Frosting recipe (from www.wilton.com) :

1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1 teaspoon Clear Vanilla Extract

4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (approx. 1 lb.)

2 tablespoons milk (Optional)

Cream butter and shortening with electric mixer. Add vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Keep icing covered with a damp cloth until ready to use. For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks. Rewhip before using.

YIELD: 3 cups

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Cub Scout PACK 419 Auction

Braun and Helmer Auction Service

Contact: David Helmer * Brian Braun
Phone: 734.368.1733 or 1736

Woodland Meadows
Saline, MI 48176

Saturday Apr 21, 2007 Completed

Listing Details
PACK 419 (Saline, Michigan) Proudly Presents: WHEN: Saturday, April 21 WHERE: Woodland Meadows Cafeteria WHAT: Scout and parent bake and decorate a cake, and then all cakes are auctioned by David Helmer (Braun and Helmer Auction Service, Inc.) WHY: Proceeds support Pack 419, and the Friends of Scouting campaign Please sign up at the pack meeting so we will know how many people to plan dinner for. AGENDA: 5:00 pm � 5:15 pm Scouts register your cake 5:15 pm � 5:30 pm Vote for your favorite cakes 5:15 pm Dinner begins once you cast your vote 5:45 pm Auction begins 7:00 pm - ish Clean-up PRIZES: Each family will vote for their favorite cakes, in the following categories: � Best Scout theme � Best Sports theme � Best Outdoor/Camping theme � Funniest Cake � Most Colorful � Best use of Edible Materials Prizes will also be awarded for: � Cubmaster�s Choice � Auctioneer�s Choice � Judge�s Choice � Best Effort "Friends of Scouting" are scouting families, alumni, and businesses that provide a significant portion of the annual operating income for council services. The Friends of Scouting enrollment is conducted annually between January and April. The monies raised for Friends of Scouting go directly to Great Sauk Trail Council, and are the major source of funding for programs such as Camp Munhacke maintenance and improvements, camp programs for scouts, Great Sauk Trail Council support staff (such as the Scout Store), leader training programs, council overhead, etc. Please call Chris Amori (429-5260) for Cake Bake questions BAKING TIPS: Use a 'pan release' to prevent your cake from sticking to the pan (recipe below) Bake at 325� F instead of 350� F, to prevent cake from rising too much in the middle Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick; when it comes out clean, it's done! FROSTING TIPS: Freeze cake before frosting. This makes it easier to handle, and allows you to brush off loose crumbs before applying frosting. Place cake on a cardboard circle or rectangle, covered with aluminum foil. Pre-cut circles can be purchased at The Baker's Nook (901 W. Michigan Ave, Saline 429-1320). Remember: bring your cake on something that doesn�t need to be returned to you! Pan Release recipe: Equal parts: Crisco solid shortening vegetable oil flour Cream in Crisco with oil, then flour and mix well with mixer. Add additional oil until desired consistency. Apply to the sides of the cake pan with a pastry brush. On character pans, be sure to get all the little nooks and crannies or the cake will stick to the pan. Allow cake to cool 10 minutes then flip out of pan onto cooling rack until room temp. Transfer to a foil covered cardboard. Basic Buttercream Frosting recipe (from www.wilton.com) : 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon Clear Vanilla Extract 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (approx. 1 lb.) 2 tablespoons milk (Optional) Cream butter and shortening with electric mixer. Add vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Keep icing covered with a damp cloth until ready to use. For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks. Rewhip before using. YIELD: 3 cups