"How did you do with the pancakes?"

This question has been common lately, and I do not tire of hearing it. To all of you who have been patiently waiting for updates, thank you for waiting and I apologize for taking so long.

Applebee's was amazing...staff, company, the entire morning. In all, we served 54 pancake breakfasts with pancakes, juice, coffee, tea, and sausage! I am just in such awe of all the people who came out to serve and eat: old friends and new friends. My parents drove up to serve pancakes. My dad can be friends with anyone, and he definitely enjoyed meeting all of the guests...so much that he fell short on his pancake serving duties a couple times! Ha! (I really do not mind!) My mom made a lot of friends, too.

My Charlotte Mommy, Naomi, was a fantastic greeter and banker! I dare to think what I would do without her. Naomi also brought a huge group of friends. Thank you to Annye, Kristee, Jan, Carmen, and Blaire for helping greet and serve. Thank you to all of my school friends for making the trip out so early (especially Jen), and to my old friends who I have not seen for a while. We raised over $600 for CCS and my program costs to Peru.

Naomi, the greeter.

Kristee and Annye, service with a smile!

A teacher's dream: I asked Brooke if I could take a picture of her eating pancakes, and the child bit right in! She is definitely not shy!


We had a raffle table with 10 different raffles. So many people donated services or cakes. We sold a lot of tickets, and I hope had a lot of happy winners!

Thank you to these people (and more) for donations:
Miss Faye- Homemade Farmer's Market cakes
Wendy Armstrong- Hair Services at Dragonfly
KLKish Consulting- Home Consultation
Sandy Ryan- Toffee Latte Scones

I was totally exhausted afterwards, but it was totally worth it!

Tickets hot off the presses! (Or griddle!)

Today alone, I have taken reservations for 17 tickets to the Flapjacks for Funds at Applebee's!! I'm dancing a little jig! I cannot believe it is finally starting to come together! Charlotte Mom reserved 10 tickets for herself and her amazing friends. :-O

I have secured some raffle items for the breakfast, too! Think gift certificates to Barnes & Nobles (I'm a teacher, are you surprised?) and Target, among others. One of the ladies who works in the Porter Ridge cafeteria is known for her marvelous cakes, and she has agreed to donate one for the raffle.

Don't you want to come for pancakes?!

Updates

As most of you know by now, I did not receive the educational scholarship from the World Alliances Council of Charlotte, through the University of North Carolina. I am just pleased that the WAC liked my CCS professional development proposal and granted me an interview. I met some very impressive global business and educational leaders. I hope to continue to foster a relationship with the WAC organization as they believe in global development, cultural appreciation, and 21st Century educational skills.

Breakfast...the best meal of the day!

My first fundraiser has been approved! I am teaming with Applebee's Restaurant in Stonecrest to host a "Flapjacks for Funds" breakfast. The slogan: "Get a short stack for a TALL cause".
(Picture provided by Applebee's: http://www.aggrestaurants.com/neighborhood-involvement/find-a-flapjack-fundraiser.asp)

Click here for the informational flyer!

The breakfast will be held Saturday, March 12, from 7:30-10:00am. Get the word out! If you know ANYONE in the Charlotte area, invite them to this breakfast!! Tickets will cost $7, and I will start selling them in February. My goal is to see 100 tickets...200 would be super!


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