Sausage Sizzles
Benefits
- Funds – approximately $2000 profit
- Fun – getting the parents to work together
- Sell raffle tickets (check with location if this is allowed)
Preparation
- Street Traders Permit
- Contact a location (e.g. Bunnings) for details on who to forward a request letter to. (intake one per year, find out what time of year they take the bookings)
- Submit a donation letter to a supermarket for a voucher to go towards the costs.
- Make up roster for Parents to put their names down.
- Team – if you can, arrange at least 12-14 people (two hour shifts – four people per shift)
- Complete confirmation sheet and send to location
- Money float – allow for a range of notes and coins. ($150 approx.)
On the Day
- Usually – from 8am onwards, peak – 10.30am – 2.30am
- Always have sausages cooking, to prevent running out of cooked sausages, cook onions to attract people. Water on onions keep them fresh (avoid burning)
- Thermometer – test heat of sausages throughout day, in line with food prep guidelines.
- Have donation tin and raffle tickets
- Youth members serving (either taking the orders or accepting the money)
If you need more help, please contact the the Fundrasing Team on 03 8543 9809 or email fundraising@scoutsvictoria.com.au