Monash Potjiekos competition 2007

po·tjie [ póykee ] (plural po·tjies) - noun 

Definition: South Africa cooking pot: a rounded three-legged cast-iron pot in which food is cooked over an open fire [Late 20th century Afrikaans, "little pot"]

pot·jie·kos [ póykee kàwss ] - noun 

Definition: South African stew eaten outdoors: in South Africa, a stew made from local ingredients, (often a mixture of meat and vegetables) eaten at outdoor parties

Event Details

The Advancement Department will be hosting a "Potjiekos" competition on Friday 14 September 2007. The event will take place from 12:00 onwards, and all staff, their families and students are invited. People can partake as part of a group, team or department or independently – we expect at least one potjie from every Department! Selected senior management members will act as judges; teams will be judged on predetermined criteria which will include the main dish, side-dish, presentation, and originality.

Monash will rent the cast iron pots and braais, and we will use the balcony outside the Bistro as the preparation area. The Sports fields beneath the Bistro will be set up with tables, chairs and umbrellas, one table for every team entered. The Bistro will also run a cash bar for the day.

The aim of this event is to get to know each other better, but more importantly, to have fun! Each team should complete an entry form before 7 September. Please email Cristelle Snyman, Advancement Coordinator on cristelle.snyman@adm.monash.edu with entry forms.

Teams

School of Arts
School of Business and Economics
School of Information Technology
Foundation Programme
Advancement
Bistro and Cleaning
Facilities
Finance
ITS
Library
Student Services
Student Development
Students:

• Arts
• Business and Economics
• IT
• Foundation Programme