As a person that has little fund-raising skills, I have little to add except my opinions....
Don't forget the local newspaper for a blurb. Our town newspaper likes prewritten articles as it's less writing for them and fills the paper. Make sure you get it to them in plenty of time. Monday or Tuesday for a Thursday issue (weekly publishing) right before the Saturday breakfast.
I like the idea of ads on the placemats -- never would of thought of that. Even a picture of the robot would be good.
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If you presell tickets at one price, then charge $1 more for people who buy at the door
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Presell tickets at a
discount, regular price at the door. Note how that sounds better, even if they are the same prices? You can reach more people with the presales, at school, neighborhood, etc.
Bring any robots you have to the breakfast, and have them on display or drivable in a separate area. The youngsters like to watch/drive after eating as the grownups sit around and chat after eating. And, after all, that is what you're showing off. If you don't have one, pictures of what you're doing would help, with people that can clearly explain what's going on. (Make sure the syrup is washed off the hands first!)
As for a member not being allowed to go to another church other than her own, that is unusual but not unheard of. There are many possible reasons, and many possible rebuttals, but this forum is not the place for that. If she is comfortable not going, or not comfortable going, give her an excused absence. There'll be other fundraisers.
I can only say that, unless the church is very small (one room), rental functions such as pancake breakfasts and the like are not in the sanctuary itself but in a separate, more neutral function room. As a matter of fact, the church will probably block off the sanctuary.
Portable kitchens? There are such a thing? (I'm getting a Homer Simpson moment there...)
Remember, while this is a fund raiser it is also an interest raiser. You never know where somebody, somewhere, somehow, will pop up and want to help. One person with a check, or even better, with hands and a mind that can help build a robot, is worth more than all the pancakes you can cook.
Finally, after reading all this, I'm ready for a big stack of pancakes!
Roger.
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