Child Advocates II, Inc. (CAII) is hosting a fun and delicious fundraiser in support of the Second Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program.
Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM at the Leon High School cafeteria for CAII Cupcakes and Cookies for Kids.
CAII Cupcakes and Cookies for Kids is a friendly competition for amateur and professional bakers and an opportunity for the public to raise money for our program by sampling the various goods.
- Bakers — enter as a contestant and prepare treats
- Sponsors — pledge a sponsorship and receive benefits
- Guests — buy tasting cards of stamps and use them for cupcakes and cookies
Special guest judges will be on hand to select winners from each category and award grand prizes for one cupcake and one cookie at each contestant level.
Browse the sections on this page for details and then enter the competition, buy tasting cards or become a sponsor. You can also download the event flyer, share this page with your friends and use gal2.org/cupcake to help us promote the event.
Please join us in thanking the following sponsors of CAII Cupcakes and Cookies for Kids.
The Lamont Family — Gold Sponsor
Trak Engineering, Inc. — Gold Sponsor
Akerman LLP — Silver Sponsor
Law, Redd, Crona and Munroe, P.A. — Silver Sponsor
Barnaby's Family Inn — Bronze Sponsor
Capital City Bank — Bronze Sponsor
ClothesLine — Bronze Sponsor
The MacLeod Family — Bronze Sponsor
Tallahassee State Bank — Bronze Sponsor
Hopkins' Eatery
Newk's Eatery
Which Wich
Whole Foods Market
Wing Stop
Alsco
Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church
Representative Alan B. Williams
Florida House of Representatives, District 8
Jeff Cameron
97.9 FM ESPN Radio
Keith Baxter
Kool Beanz Café
Joey Gans
Au Peche Mignon
Bakers may enter their cupcakes and cookies into the contest at one of five contestant levels.
Professional
typically earns money as a baker or chefAmateur
bakes as a hobby or pastime with no money earned for bakingYouth: High School
students in high school grades 9-12Youth: Middle School
students in middle school grades 6-8Youth: Elementary School
students in elementary school grades K-5
Bakers may enter their cupcakes and cookies into one of fifteen contest categories.
Cupcakes by Professional and Amateur Bakers
Twenty-One and Up
These cupcakes must include beer, liquor or wine as an ingredient. Cupcakes may employ alcohol to add flavor or simply be inspired by a particular beer or cocktail. Bakers and guests must be at least twenty-one years old to enter or purchase these cupcakes.Filled
These cupcakes must include some kind of filling or edible surprise in the center.Nuts!
These cupcakes must include nuts as an ingredient in the cake or frosting.Fruitilicious
These cupcakes must include at least one fruit as an ingredient in the cake or frosting.Eat Your Vegetables
These cupcakes must include at least one vegetable as an ingredient in the cake or frosting.Gluten-Free
These cupcakes must be made completely free of ingredients with the gluten protein, contained in grains such as wheat, barley and rye. Bakers should avoid any grain products that do not include "gluten-free" in its labeling.
Cupcakes by Youth Bakers
Filled
These cupcakes must include some kind of filling or edible surprise in the center.Nuts!
These cupcakes must include nuts as an ingredient in the cake or frosting.Fruitilicious
These cupcakes must include at least one fruit as an ingredient in the cake or frosting.Eat Your Vegetables
These cupcakes must include at least one vegetable as an ingredient in the cake or frosting.Gluten-Free
These cupcakes must be made completely free of ingredients with the gluten protein, contained in grains such as wheat, barley and rye. Bakers should avoid any grain products that do not include "gluten-free" in its labeling.
Cookies by Professional, Amateur and Youth Bakers
Kitchen Sink
These cookies must include one or more additions to the basic dough.Nuts!
These cookies must include nuts as an ingredient.Chocolate
These cookies must include chocolate as an ingredient.Gluten-Free
These cookies must be made completely free of ingredients with the gluten protein, contained in grains such as wheat, barley and rye. Bakers should avoid any grain products that do not include "gluten-free" in its labeling.
Entry to the event is free. Tasting cards enabling purchasers to sample the baked goods made by contestants are available for $20. Each tasting card includes ten stamps that you can exchange for cupcakes and cookies. Friends and family are welcome to share a tasting card.
You can purchase tasting cards at the door or get them now. Those who buy tasting cards online are entitled to enter the event and start sampling thirty minutes early.
Online tasting card sales closed on Saturday, April 11, 2015.
Tasting cards will be sold at the event for the same price.
- Click the Add to Cart button
- To purchase multiple tasting cards, modify the quantity and click Update
- When ready, click the Check Out or Check Out with PayPal button
- Enter and review your details, then complete the transaction
- You will receive an email receipt from PayPal
Tasting cards purchased online will not be mailed; they may be picked up at the will call table on the day of the event. Online tasting card sales will end on Saturday, April 11, 2015.
If you run out of stamps while enjoying the event, do not panic. Extra tasting cards of stamps will be available for purchase at the will call table. All items at the event will be priced as follows.
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Mini-Cupcakes | One stamp each |
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Cookies | One stamp each |
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Regular Cupcakes | Two stamps each |
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Takeaway Containers | One stamp each |
If you have read the rules and are ready to participate, enter the competition now. Every contestant will receive one complimentary tasting card but extra tasting cards may be purchased as well.
- Choose a contestant level and confection
- Select a category from the drop-down list
- Click the Add to Cart button
- Click the Continue Shopping button to add more entries or tasting cards to your cart
- When ready, click the Check Out or Check Out with PayPal button
- Add information to the Entry Title and Description field*
- Enter and review your details, then complete the transaction
- You will receive an email receipt from PayPal
Contestant registration closed on Friday, April 3, 2015 at 11:59 PM.
* Titles and descriptions are required for all entries but you may enter now and submit them later, up to two weeks before the event.
Upon receipt of payment, a CAII volunteer will send a confirmation email. Updates leading up to the event will also be sent via email, while the baker's information packet and complimentary tasting card will be mailed approximately two weeks prior to the event.
If you cannot enter online, download a paper form (PDF or Word) and get in touch with the event contact to become a contestant.
In addition to becoming a contestant or joining us as a guest, you or your company can also donate toward one of four sponsorship levels for the event. Each level includes a number of sponsorship benefits, each of which are detailed below.
Platinum $1000 and up
- Eight tasting cards — an $160 value
- Four cupcake/cookie competition entries in your name
- Your logo (large) on event print media such posters, programs and flyers
- Your logo and a link to your website in the Event Sponsors section of this page
- Your promotional materials included in the packets distributed to contestants
- Table space at the event to display your promotional materials
Gold $500-$999
- Four tasting cards — a $80 value
- Two cupcake/cookie competition entries in your name
- Your logo (large) on event print media such as posters, programs and flyers
- Your logo and a link to your website in the Event Sponsors section of this page
- Your promotional materials included in the packets distributed to contestants
- Table space at the event to display your promotional materials
Silver $250-$499
- Two tasting cards — a $40 value
- One cupcake/cookie competition entry in your name
- Your logo on event print media such as posters, programs and flyers
- Your logo and a link to your website in the Event Sponsors section of this page
- Your promotional materials included in the packets distributed to contestants
Bronze $100-$249
- One tasting card — a $20 value
- One cupcake/cookie competition entry in your name
- Your logo on event print media such as posters, programs and flyers
- Your logo and a link to your website in the Event Sponsors section of this page
Sponsorship donations may be in cash, in-kind donation or a combination of the two. Donations to CAII are tax-deductible.
Please consider becoming a sponsor! You can start the process now with an online donation for any of the sponsorship levels or donate any amount you wish.
Sponsor registration closed on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at 10:00 PM.
- Choose a fixed sponsorship level or customize a donation
- Click the Add to Cart button
- For custom sponsorships, enter a donation amount of $100 or above*
- When ready, click the Check Out or Check Out with PayPal button
- Add information to the Website Address and Additional Notes field**
- Enter and review your details, then complete the transaction
- You will receive an email receipt from PayPal
* Custom sponsorships will be assigned to one of four sponsor levels based on the donation amount.
** Please include your business name, website address and indicate (yes or no) if you have a logo at least 200 by 200 pixels in JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PSD or AI format available for placement on this page.
Upon receipt of payment, a CAII volunteer will send a confirmation email. Updates leading up to the event will also be sent via email, while your complimentary tasting card(s) will be mailed approximately two weeks prior to the event.
If you cannot donate online or have in-kind donations, download a paper form (PDF or Word) and get in touch with the event contact to become an event sponsor.
Registration
Contestants can register online at https://gal2.org/cupcake or submit a paper form (PDF or Word). Registration ends on Friday, April 3, 2015 at 11:59 PM ET.
By registering for this event, you agree to abide by the rules set forth herein.
Bakers may enter their cupcakes and cookies into the contest at one of five contestant levels, detailed in the Contestant Levels section above.
Recipes may be entered into one of fifteen categories, detailed in the Cupcake and Cookie Categories section above. Each entry must fit the category in which it is entered. For example, cupcakes entered in the Gluten-Free category must not contain ingredients with gluten.
Contestants may submit multiple entries in different categories. However, a recipe can be entered into only one category.
Each entry requires a non-refundable donation to Child Advocates II, Inc. (CAII), a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. The fee schedule is $50 for each Professional contestant level entry; $30 for each Amateur contestant level entry; and $15 for each Youth contestant level entry.
Cupcake Entry Quantities
Professional contestants must bring at least forty-eight mini-cupcakes and twenty-four regular size cupcakes for each entry.
Amateur and Youth contestants must bring at least twenty-four mini-cupcakes and twelve regular size cupcakes for each entry. For entries in the Filled category, contestants must bring at least thirty-six regular size cupcakes.
All contestants may bring additional cupcakes.
Cookie Entry Quantities
Professional contestants must bring at least forty-eight cookies for each entry.
Amateur and Youth contestants must bring at least thirty-six cookies for each entry.
All contestants may bring additional cookies.
Cupcake and Cookie Specifications
All cupcakes and cookies must be made from scratch. No use of box mixes, ready-made frosting or commercially available cookie dough is permitted.
Display
Professional contestants are encouraged to creatively display their entry and promotional materials. Amateur and Youth contestants do not need display items and will have their entry set up by a volunteer on the day of the event.
Judging
Cupcakes and cookies must be delivered on the day of the event for judging at the assigned time in order to compete. Cupcakes and cookies in each category will be judged on creativity, flavor, texture and appearance.
Awards
The judges will select one cupcake for the title of "Best in Show Cupcake" for each contestant level: Professional, Amateur, High School Youth, Middle School Youth and Elementary School Youth. First Place ribbons will be presented to the winners in each category at each level.
The judges will select one cookie for the title of "Best in Show Cookie" for each contestant level: Professional, Amateur, High School Youth, Middle School Youth and Elementary School Youth. First Place ribbons will be presented to the winners in each category at each level.
Contestant Deadlines
Registration for cupcake and cookie entries will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2015 at 11:59 PM ET. CAII must have your registration form and entry fee donation in hand electronically or physically by that time.
If you need to withdraw your cupcake or cookie entry for any reason, please get in touch with the event contact as soon as possible.
Contact
If you have any questions about the event or its rules, please get in touch with the event contact below.
Event Summary- Who
Child Advocates II, Inc. - What
CAII Cupcakes and Cookies for Kids - Where
Leon High School Cafeteria
550 East Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
- When
Saturday, April 18, 2015, 1:30 PM-3:30 PM 
Event Contact
Kristine Lamont
lamontk
hotmail.com
(850) 893-6427
2015-01-22: updated "Buy Tickets" section text for clarity
2015-01-27: added Trak Engineering, Inc. as a gold sponsor
2015-02-05: added confirmed competition judges
2015-02-21: added Tallahassee State Bank as a bronze sponsor
2015-03-05: added Barnaby's Family Inn as a bronze sponsor; Law, Redd, Crona and Munroe, P.A. as a silver sponsor; and renamed "tickets" to "tasting cards"
2015-03-11: added The Lamont Family as a gold sponsor and Jeff Cameron as the event emcee
2015-03-21: added Hopkins' Eatery, Newk's Eatery and Which Wich as prize donors
2015-03-23: added The MacLeod Family and ClothesLine as a bronze sponsors
2015-03-24: added Akerman LLP as a silver sponsor
2015-03-30: added Alsco and Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church as in kind donors and Wing Stop as a prize donor
2015-04-02: added Representative Alan B. Williams as a special guest and Whole Foods Market as a prize donor
2015-04-03: closed registration for competitors
2015-04-05: closed registration for sponsors
2015-04-12: closed online tasting card sales
2015-04-12: added Capital City Bank as a bronze sponsor
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