{"id":230,"date":"2022-01-30T19:56:23","date_gmt":"2022-01-30T23:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ansm.ns.ca\/?page_id=230"},"modified":"2024-03-21T09:57:11","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T12:57:11","slug":"cake-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ansm.ns.ca\/fr\/cake-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Cake Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cake Policy<\/h1>\n

The Association of Nova Scotia Museums is well known for its detailed consideration towards the acquisition, consumption, and enjoyment of cake. The ANSM Cake Policy can be found here, in full, for other organisations to peruse and hopefully duplicate.<\/p>\n

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  1. Why Cake?<\/strong>
    \nThe Association of Nova Scotia Museums (ANSM) views cake as a powerful psychological and physiological stimulant. Following the steps outlined in this document, ANSM will use cake to celebrate the good times and assuage the bad. ANSM staff, along with all visiting friends, guests, and colleagues, shall do their utmost to uphold the procedures laid out in this document.<\/li>\n
  2. Why Buy Cake?<\/strong>
    \nAlthough the reasons for buying cake are pretty much endless, accepted rationale for cake purchases can include but are certainly not limited to:<\/p>\n
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    1. Personal milestones such as birthdays, marriage\/anniversary, child related goodness, increased social and\/or fiscal responsibility (i.e. new house or apartment).<\/li>\n
    2. Organizational milestones such as staff anniversaries, new hires, staff leaving, significant staff achievement (i.e. award, interview), significant organizational achievement (i.e. approved grant, award)<\/li>\n
    3. The Bad Stuff (personal nastiness, organizational ugliness)<\/li>\n
    4. Because it is a day ending in \u201cY\u201d and a boost is required<\/li>\n
    5. Really though, it\u2019s delicious. Buy a cake.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    6. Who can Buy Cake?<\/strong>\n
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      1. Personal & Organizational Milestones \u2013 Anyone, although etiquette would dictate that cake should be purchased on behalf of whoever is personally celebrating the event by a designated purchaser as agreed to by staff.<\/li>\n
      2. The Bad Stuff \u2013 Anyone, although etiquette would dictate that cake should be purchased on behalf of whoever is personally affected by the event.<\/li>\n
      3. The pattern here is that anyone and everyone should be encouraged to participate in the selection and purchase of cake. It\u2019s delicious. Buy a cake.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
      4. Purchase of Cake<\/strong>\n
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        1. Off Cake \u2013 Off Cake will be considered worthy of purchase and, in most circumstances, given priority. Trust is given to the cake provider that their ware is safe for human consumption. Best before dates will be monitored and will be considered during purchase decisions.<\/li>\n
        2. Coupons \u2013 Staff are encouraged to collect and contribute coupons for the purchase of cake. Coupons will not be used for official ANSM occasions such as committee and board meetings. Coupons will be kept on the Museum Advisor\u2019s bulletin board for use by designated purchaser. Attempts will be made to use coupons before their expiry date.<\/li>\n
        3. The Vegan Protocol \u2013 As an organization that recognizes dietary restrictions, ANSM will do its utmost to accommodate the food choices of staff and visitors who cannot partake in the eating of cake. For example, every effort will be made to ensure chocolate almonds or vegan baked goods are made available.<\/li>\n
        4. Let\u2019s not get too picky here. Cake is delicious. Buy a cake.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
        5. Cake Scoring<\/strong>
          \nUpon the conclusion of a cake eating event, the goodness of each cake must be determined by participating eaters. As such, a voting scale ranging from \u201cBoston Cream \u2013 10\u201d will be used to determine cake goodness. Scoring is entirely subjective and based on personal taste.<\/p>\n
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          1. Votes will be cast by all cake eaters to determine quality. Votes will be held openly- this is a safe place, and varied opinions are welcomed. Attempted persuasion is encouraged.\n