Apple Dumpling Baking Contest

Rotary Club of Barrie supports literacy with annual Rotary Book Day

Each November, over 1,350 Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Grade 2 students will receive copies of Andy & Elmer’s Apple Dumpling Adventure, thanks to a donation by the Rotary Club of Barrie. Schools will have the option of inviting Rotarians to visit their school for a read-along, or to watch a video recording of Rotary mascot Sprocket reading the book.

Aligned with the SCDSB’s character education program, Andy & Elmer’s Apple Dumpling Adventure is a story of a young entrepreneur named Andy who, with the help of a mysterious voice providing guidance and support, learns the value of truthfulness, fairness, goodwill, and partnerships that benefit everyone involved. On Rotary Book Day, Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Barrie will coordinate the delivery of books and reading of books to students at schools throughout Barrie.

The Story Behind Our Book Project

Jason McArthur began this project in 2016 and since then we have run it every year including COVID years. Rotarian volunteers visit each English Public elementary school in Barrie to read the book Andy and Elmer’s Apple Dumpling Adventure. The book is produced by the Rotary Club of Fairborn Ohio as a Fundraiser. We are the largest ordering group outside of the USA and have now been included in their promotional video. During the COVID years when we couldn’t visit the school, we made a video of Sprocket reading the book, and the schools played the video for the kids. Since 2003 we’ve been back in person and bringing local celebrities like the Mayor, Fire Chief and the Police Chief to help us distrusted books and read to local grade 2 students.

Since 2020 the Rotary Club of Innisfil has also participated in providing local schools books to their grade two students. Each year Rotary members get together for our annual “book party” to sort the books for each of the participating schools and add stickers thanking our sponsors who generous donations make this possible.

In 2020, we initiated the Book Project Contest, encouraging children to bring the book home and engage in a fun activity—making Apple Dumplings. The book conveniently features a delightful Apple Dumplings recipe at its conclusion. Participants are then invited to share a snapshot of their culinary creations on our Club’s Facebook page. To add an exciting twist, we conduct a draw among all the participating families, with one lucky winner receiving a Chrome Notebook. This not only promotes the Club but also attracts diverse audiences to explore our website, enhancing our online presence.

Don't Miss Out On The Apple Dumpling BAKING CONTEST!

ENTER TO WIN A GOOGLE CHROME BOOK

How To Enter:

1. To enter the contest, participants must bake apple dumplings using the recipe in Andy & Elmer’s Apple Dumpling Adventure book.

2. Submit a photo of the apple dumplings along with a short description of your baking experience.

3. Entries must be submitted to barrierotary.com using the form below by December 22, 2024. Please include your name, email address, and phone number.

Contest Rules:

Eligibility: Open to residents of Barrie, Ontario. Participants must be at least 18 years old to enter. Only one entry per family. Note: The recipe in Andy & Elmer’s Apple Dumpling Adventure must be followed to qualify.
Prizes: One winner will receive a Chromebook. Prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
Judging: Entries will be judged based on creativity, presentation, and adherence to the recipe. Judges’ decisions are final.
Winner Notification: The winner will be notified via email or phone by December 31st, 2024. If the winner does not respond within 7 days, an alternate winner will be selected.
Publicity Release: By entering, participants grant permission for their names and photos to be used for promotional purposes.
Agreement to Rules: By entering, participants agree to abide by these official rules and decisions made by the contest organizer.
Contest Organizer: This contest is organized by the Rotary Club of Barrie.
Void Where Prohibited: This contest is void where prohibited by law.