We had an outstanding response to the cake stall. Donations filled two tables and then took up part of a third table. We had everything from the finest of pastries, rich slices, muffins, toffees and jelly cups. The Ladies White managed things at the cake stall and in the canteen until their game took place. Kristen made some great signs for the stall. As usual girls from all the teams helped on the stall at different times during the day.
Nicole P. started the marketing of the cakes early, taking a tray of tempting cakes around to the spectators. Many of the girls did this also throughout the day selling raffle tickets as well. Later in the day the marketing was ramped up and the 'fill a box or plate" promotion was started. Later again, anyone buying a coffee from the canteen was entitled to a free cake.
Visitors from other teams were heard commenting on the cake stall and the comment from another visitor was "Holroyd did this last year too, the cakes are great". All the kids enjoyed the toffees and even some of us more mature club members enjoyed a toffee remarking on the last time they had one being many many years ago. We did miss out on Scott's homebaked cookies. He says he forgot and left them on the bench but we may have to taste test some in the future to believe him. Mel was late, but was excused when we tasted her delicious custard pastries.
It was a beautiful day for soccer and great to have the chance to see all our teams in action as well as our own qualified U/16 referees on the field.
We also had great assistance through the day from all parents and players, coaches and managers in setting up, doing canteen duty, barbecuing, cleaning up and pulling down nets. Thank you also to the usual people (they know who they are) who were there all day. At the end we may have been tired but a good day was had by all.
Raffle prize winners were: 1st N.Mastri, 2nd D.Marshall, 3rd T. Zrebiec, 4th A, Wardle, 5th H. Cook and 6th M.Allen-Pike. The draw was made by Greg W who having 5 boys and no girls was seen to be an unbiased choice to make the draw. A majority of the prize winners came from the U/14 girls team and this may have had to do with the number of raffle tickets they returned - good on you. The Allen-Pikes won the soccerball - just what they need to add to the dozen game balls they already have!
The profit from the Cake stall and raffle totalled a very pleasing $520. This will go towards the end of season function for the girls and ladies teams. A big thankyou to you all for a great day.
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