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lizamlin
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Joined: Feb 09, 2007
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Location: West Allis, WI
Birthday: Aug 26
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| Quote: | | LIZAMLIN I bet we could find quite a few people in the area to start up a cake club in WI Anyone else out there wanting to share some ideas & learn from ea other in WI? |
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Hi everyone! Here's an attempt at finding others in WI who would like to start a dialogue. Anyone interested in getting a Cake Club going? Virtual or live and in person - just state your ideas, specialties, things you'like to learn / teach ... or just chat about!
Hope a few people find this thread!
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sarahpierce
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Joined: Jun 25, 2008
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Location: southern Wisconsin
Birthday: May 11
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Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:42 am |
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Hello! I'm in Edgerton, about 20 minutes south of Madison. I would love a cake club. What would we do? Do we have monthly meetings to discuss new ideas and show off our work? It sounds like fun. Could we have the meetings in different locations throughout southern WI, so if you can't make it to one location maybe you can make it to another. I am pretty busy most of the time, but if we plan long enough ahead of time it could be easier to schedule around.
Oh yeah, my name is Sarah. I'm 28 years old. I'm married to my incredible husband Leigh we have 2 boys ages 2 and 9. I work full time. I make cakes as a hobby, and if I can make a little extra money that's always a plus. |
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sarahpierce
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Location: southern Wisconsin
Birthday: May 11
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Wed Aug 13, 2008 4:54 am |
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bump for the cheeseheads!  |
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practiceandpatience
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Location: WI
Birthday: Feb 26
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Wed Aug 13, 2008 4:57 am |
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sarahpierce
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Location: southern Wisconsin
Birthday: May 11
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Wed Aug 13, 2008 4:59 am |
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practice- Where are you located? (if you don't mind me asking) |
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novice
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Joined: Oct 05, 2005
Posts: 64
Location: WI
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Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:18 am |
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There is a WI chapter of ICES that meets twice a year for days of sharing. I just checked the website (just search for ICES WI) and there is one coming up in November in La Crosse. Past events have been in Middleton and Delafield, so it looks like this one is a bit farther away for me.
I do cakes as a hobby, but enjoy these types of events whenever they are available. Monthly meetings would be fun. |
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skittles2120
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Joined: Sep 27, 2006
Posts: 131
Location: Wisconsin
Birthday: Sep 11
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Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:40 am |
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Hey Everyone,
I'm in Eau Claire. I am just getting my business up and running. Right now I am looking for a location to rent.  I currently work out of an already licensed kitchen but want my own place. So I have my business license and getting going with advertising but I still work full-time so not pushing it too hard right now.
I would be interested in being part of the cake club. Can't wait to hear more!! |
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sarahpierce
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Location: southern Wisconsin
Birthday: May 11
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Wed Aug 13, 2008 6:43 am |
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I looked at some websites of other cake clubs on CC and here is what I found.
They meet monthly at the same location.
They pay around $25 a year to be a member to cover costs of mailings and such.
They usually have a demonstration, and bring treats to share.
Some of them have a specified person each month to make a cake for a designated charity.
They also have a president, VP, treasurer, and a web designer.
Their location is more centralized than the whole state for obvious reasons. But, I think for now we accept anyone who can make it, and branch out later on.
Just some thoughts. Anyone else have ideas? |
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practiceandpatience
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Joined: Jun 24, 2006
Posts: 256
Location: WI
Birthday: Feb 26
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Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:25 am |
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I am in Beaver Dam, which is a bit NE of Madison.
Wonder if we could work on a newsletter via e-mail??
We could maybe have a theme for each month, maybe give cake ideas or we could submit pictures of cakes for the themes?
I am really not sure what these clubs do at meetings or between meetings??
One thing I wish Wisconsin had, were more competitions, they are great learning experiences! |
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lizamlin
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Joined: Feb 09, 2007
Posts: 131
Location: West Allis, WI
Birthday: Aug 26
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Thu Aug 14, 2008 4:21 am |
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<---------- <doing Snoopy Dance> Yipee!
Hi everyone! I can't stay long (busy day) but I love all the ideas! Is anyone talented at mapping? Perhaps map our locations and see nearest big cities to meet? I'd be happy to donate money for admin coverage (time spent organizing and such) - though I honestly don't think we need *postage* - I think internet communications could work and cover our needs --via word or pdf formats. What do you guys think?
I'm a wanna-be Baker for Profit, but can't yet 
Skills: organiztion, editing, research, public speaking, creatively re-purposing tools
Would love to learn: stacking, speed cookie decorating, FBCT sharp edges with fondant
Confident with: basic fondant, basic 3D carving
Looking for from CakeClub: socializing w creative cakers, learning new techniques, perhaps give some pointers of my own, a regular event to get OUT and GO to without my KIDS lol. |
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sarahpierce
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Location: southern Wisconsin
Birthday: May 11
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Sat Aug 16, 2008 5:15 am |
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How about meeting in Madison? Anyone's thoughts on this would be appreciated. |
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skittles2120
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Posts: 131
Location: Wisconsin
Birthday: Sep 11
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Sat Aug 16, 2008 12:41 pm |
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Unfortnately Madison maybe too far of a drive for me since I'm on the western side of the state. But I would still love to do the online version of the club. Maybe having a monthly newsletter or something. Keep me informed. Thanks everyone! |
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TyeRiley
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Joined: Jun 26, 2008
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Sat Aug 16, 2008 7:31 pm |
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I am also in southern WI. I'm really new to cake decorating but am loving it. I have alot to learn so anything that helps me learn is great! |
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TyeRiley
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Sat Aug 16, 2008 7:32 pm |
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I am also in southern WI. I'm really new to cake decorating but am loving it. I have alot to learn so anything that helps me learn is great! |
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practiceandpatience
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Joined: Jun 24, 2006
Posts: 256
Location: WI
Birthday: Feb 26
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Sat Aug 16, 2008 10:11 pm |
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Madison works for me, but am also not opposed to online clubbing |
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