Date: July 1st, 1998 12:23:10
From: kelly
e-mail: rh98@groupz.net
Subject: are there any shows, clubs, or classes in GA.? (NT)
Date: July 1st, 1998 05:43:51
From: TX ICES REP
e-mail: SoecBySue@aol.com
Subject: Re: anything in Central Texas?
e mail me for info.
Date: July 1st, 1998 02:19:33
From: Nancy Morgan
e-mail: nmorgan585@aol.com
Subject: Cake Show in Northern California
The Fremont Frosters will be holding their cake show October 10-11 at the Newpark Mall, Newark, CA near Fremont, CA.
For further information contact:
Mary Crosby 510-797-0344
or
Laurie Coggins 510-795-1206
Date: July 1st, 1998 09:40:48
From: Dolores
e-mail:
Subject: Re: ICES Hotel Reservation
I think when I called them, it was also more for NOT being with ICES. I
didn't tell them I was with anyone. Its always confusing!
One other thing, we are going to pay big bucks for parking - if we
drive, this year.
I'm staying at Days Inn - cheaper and closer to everything. I understand
it is booked. I read somewhere (ICES newsletter?) that recently there is
another hotel open to us because others are full.
One other way to 'get in' is to NOT say you are with ICES. See, they'll
leave SOME rooms open to other guests (not with ICES) and they won't
(probably as most don't) book solid just for us....tricky way to get a
room LOL
Date: July 2nd, 1998 11:17:26
From: Andrea
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Re: Classes in NYC metro area
Thank you so much. I'll walk over there today and check it out!!!!!
Have a great (and safe)holiday weekend!!!!
Date: July 2nd, 1998 08:42:02
From: Janie Allaire
e-mail: cakes79@btv.net
Subject: Re: Classes in NYC metro area
Andrea. How lucky you are to be so close to the
N.Y.Cake & Baking Distributors 56 West 22nd
Street New york ,.N.Y.10010 Tel #1(800)94 CAKE9
They have every class imaginible.Classes on Sat+Sun too.Cake store also.I live in Mass. Wish I where closer.The class prices reasonable,The catalog is 3.00.Good Luck.I hope this helps you.Janie....
Date: July 7th, 1998 01:00:18
From: Carolyn
e-mail: Bridal1
Subject: Re: Any cake shows in Indiana?
Lisa, are you in ICES??? Do you know that the President of ICES is from Indianapolis? She is Millie Green and I know she could give you lots of information. To contact her at work, her # is: 317-782-0660.
Date: July 6th, 1998 02:05:51
From: Shanon
e-mail: Cimba33@aol.com
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: What's the plan??
Hi
I see that you stated you would put the sign on "here" but where do I find it??? Thanks. Can't wait to meet you all.
Shanon
Date: July 8th, 1998 12:35:55
From: Anne Marie
e-mail: jmcollum@pol.net
Subject: In search of TN cake club
Help! I am a decorator in Tennessee interested in locating or starting
a cake club in TN. If you know of a club, please send me information.
If there is none and you are interested in forming one, please contact
me.
Date: July 8th, 1998 12:38:13
From: Anne Marie
e-mail: jmccollum@pol.net
Subject: I wnat info on joining ICES
Please send me information on how to join ICES. Thanks!
Date: July 7th, 1998 10:02:30
From: kate
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Hotel for ICES Convention
hi kate; you are in for such a good time! sharing a room w/others who
have attended before is really a good way to go. i have done that many
times.
one other suggestion is if you are an auto club mbr just call any hotel
listed as part of the convention and don't even mention the convention
and see if you can get a room. one gal did this several yrs ago and
got into a really nice room w/no problem *and* for just under what the
price was for convention people!
lynne
Date: July 7th, 1998 09:55:23
From: Noi
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Hotel for ICES Convention
Kate,
Send e-mail to TX ICES rep at SpecBySue@aol.com
I know there's a couple of people from Texas who have rooms reserved
and looking for someone to share the room if you don't mind sharing the
room. Sue has more info.
Have fun at convention.
Noi
Date: July 7th, 1998 04:07:16
From: Laurel
e-mail: laurelm@ibm.net
Subject: Cake shows in North Carolina
Anybody know of any cake shows in North Carolina?
Thanks
Laurel
Date: July 7th, 1998 04:24:18
From: kate
e-mail:
Subject: Hotel for ICES Convention
Hi, I was wondering if anybody can suggest a reasonably priced hotel
for me to stay at during the convention in St. Paul. I'm really late
to try to book one, and all the reasonably priced ones I was told to
try seem to be full. Thanks:)
Date: July 7th, 1998 02:52:03
From: Lisa W.
e-mail: L.Wenzloff@worldnet.att.net
Subject: ICES Banquet Ticket
I have an extra banquet ticket that I will not be able to use since we
are leaving on Saturday afternoon. If anyone needs it, let me know and
we can make arrangements. Thanks.
Date: July 7th, 1998 07:36:21
From: Jackie, GA
e-mail: jwcarver@bellsouth.net
Subject: Re: are there any shows, clubs, or classes in GA.? (NT)
I live in Georga also, and I would like to know if there are any shows
or clubs here.
In response to the classes, Michael's arts and crafts offers Wilton
courses. I am currently in course II. Their web site is
www.michaels.com, and it will tell you where you can take a class. The
Wilton homepage (www.wilton.com)will also give you a list of the
classes closest to you.
Date: July 8th, 1998 05:33:06
From: Anne Marie
e-mail: jmccollum
Subject: calling all cake clubs
I am interested in starting a cake club in TN and want information from
those who have done so in their states. If you are president, founder
or know something about the best way to set out on this, please let me
know. I haven't a clue where to begin. Thanks for any input!
Date: July 8th, 1998 01:15:56
From: Linda
e-mail: lsh322@hotmail.com
Subject: cake clubs in central Ohio
Does anyone know of a club in central Ohio. I live about 50 miles north of Columbus or 35 miles south of Mansfield. Would be interested in joining if I could find one close so I could attend and not have to drive more than an hour to get there.
Date: July 8th, 1998 01:31:02
From: Millie
e-mail: millied@elfatrading.com
Subject: Re:Classes in NYC metro area
Hi Andrea,
sorry i didn't see your message earlier. I'm in NYC (el Barrio) but I
work on 36th street in manhattan. Only a skip (a very long one though)
away from NY Cakes, my absolutely favorite store. I've only taken one
decorating class and it was well worth it. Had lots of fun too.
Maybe one day we could get together. Let me know where you are.
Lots of luck
Millie
Date: July 8th, 1998 11:12:13
From: Shanon
e-mail: cimba33@aol.com
Subject: We are a new cake club in Washington State
Hi
The South Puget Sound Creative Confectioners are up running! We meet once a month on the last Wednesday of each month (of course there are exceptions and July is one. July meeting is July 22nd.) at 6:30pm at the South Tacoma Library on 56th near South Tacoma Way. We are in the Tacoma area. We have officers and a constitution, so most of the business part is out of the way. Each meeting consists of Business and a demonstration and sharing. Everyone is welcome. July's demonstration is on Basketweave and August is on an ICES review. Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have.
Shanon
President SPSCC
Cimba33@aol.com
Date: July 8th, 1998 08:28:23
From: Carolyn
e-mail: Bridal1
Subject: Re: I wnat info on joining ICES
Click on this same catergory and go over to where it says "More ICES information", click on that and it will take you to where you can find out all about ICES plus you can print out the form on that page and it tells you where to send your money, etc. If you have any other questions, please e-mail me and I will try to help. Just punch on my name and it should take you to an e-mail form.
Date: July 9th, 1998 02:21:33
From: Andrea
e-mail: andreaweston_robinson@timeinc.com
Subject: Re: Re:Classes in NYC metro area
Thanks for responding!!! I would enjoy meeting with you. I am not to
far from you -- I work on 50th and 6th avenue, and I am often around the
Madison Square Garden area.
Date: July 9th, 1998 08:56:39
From: Clister
e-mail: chilliard@mail.state.tn.us
Subject: Re: In search of TN cake club
Anne Marie, great idea! In in TN and would love it if a cake club was
here. Are you in East, Middle or West TN? Let me know when you start
it.
Date: July 9th, 1998 05:34:24
From: Anne Marie
e-mail: jmccollum@pol.net
Subject: Re: Re: calling all cake clubs
Thanks for your input, I have been in cake decorating for 11 years and I
haven't taken a class since my Wilton classes 11 years ago. I am really
interested in getting people together to share knowledge, so I will try
your suggestions. Please keep me updated on your progress!
Date: July 9th, 1998 05:37:19
From: Anne Marie
e-mail: jmccollum@pol.net
Subject: Re: Re: In search of TN cake club
clister - I am currently living in west TN (Memphis), but I grew up in
Nashville and will be moving back there sometime in the next four years.
Where are you located? I will keep you updated and see how things go.
If you know of people in your area who decorate and are interested in a
newsletter type of thing, let me know!
Date: July 9th, 1998 02:06:26
From: Shanon
e-mail: cimba33@aol.com
Subject: Re: calling all cake clubs
Hi
Well, I started by mailings to all my fellow Wilton Instructors in the area and then to all my students who were knowledgable. My list started with 60 and wittled down to 11 that responded. I sent a survey re: interest and times. I put on the bottom of the survey that this was funded by my own money and if it was not returned (I enclosed self addressed stamped envelopes) then they would not be mailed to again. Those that returned I called back. Only 3 (including myself) came to the first meeting. The second had 6 and we are on our 4th meeting with probably 8. That is a great start. 3 is better than one and we still had a great time. I just finished some flyers that we will all distribute to our local cake shop and all the stores that carry supplies such as Michaels, Joann Fabrics, So many Crafts and others. We meet at a public library so we will post there also. We have all agreed that we want knowlegable people. As we are all there to learn, we are all teachers write now and a couple have belonged to other clubs were beginners come in looking for free instruction. We just say there needs to be a basic knowledge (such as a few tip #'s and names of "objects" we use freguently) We will probably grow with our own students more than the general public. If you are a teacher or have taken a class, start with the others who took the class with you or the teacher. Maybe ask to have a class reunion and go from there. I will let you know how the flyers work. Have faith and don't give up. It took me a couple of years before I acted and know I am glad I did. The only thing is our 2 hour meetings aren't enough :) We tend to get into sharing and go on and on.
Shanon
Date: July 10th, 1998 07:49:26
From: jen
e-mail:
Subject: Curious about Wilton teacher's meeting in Atl.
I was just wondering about this meeting that's to be held this fall in
Atlanta. I haven't heard any info. from Wilton about it yet. (I just
recently sent in my application to be an instructor.) So I was curious
about what all happens. Is it an all day thing? Do you just walk
around and watch presentations? Or is it a seminar type of thing? ....
Just curious!......
Date: July 10th, 1998 11:39:53
From: Clister
e-mail: chilliard
Subject: Reply
I'm in Springfield, just north of Nashville. I'm sure there will be
other who will join.
Date: July 13th, 1998 11:21:38
From: Nannette
e-mail: nghenderson@erols.com
Subject: Re: cake club book available from ICES
ICES has a publication on cake clubs that is pretty good--it has sample
bylaws and ideas for what to do in meetings. ICES used to have a cake
club liaison--it was Kathy Farner from CT (phone 860-928-9196), but I
think they may have eliminated that position. There is a publications
person named Marilyn McGregor; her e-mail is wayne.mcgregor@sympatico.ca
She may be the person that you get the booklet from. It seems to stick
in my mind that ICES charges $5 for it. If those two don't come through
for you, e-mail me back and I'll try to resurrect my copy of it.
Good luck!
Date: July 13th, 1998 11:15:49
From: Nannette
e-mail: nghenderson@erols.com
Subject: Re: In search of TN cake club
There must be decorators there somewhere--in 2002 the ICES convention
will be in Nashville (you're moving just in time!!). Mary Gavenda, on
the ICES Board of Directors, is the Board liaison for Tennessee. You
might want to try to hook up with her. Even though she lives in IL, she
must know someone who's involved in TN. Mary's e-mail address is
mgsoffice@aol.com
Good luck!
Date: July 14th, 1998 12:52:11
From: Anne Marie
e-mail: jmccollum@pol.net
Subject: Re: Thanks Nannette (nt)
Date: July 14th, 1998 11:28:57
From: Millie
e-mail: millied@elfatrading.com
Subject: Re:Classes in NYC metro area
I tried to e-mail you but it didn't go through.
Lets try it again.
Millie
Date: July 15th, 1998 03:59:25
From: Dolores
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Re: packing cakes ...just thought
You can find comments about this on our AOL chats lately. We've been
talking about it a lot.
Date: July 15th, 1998 04:01:36
From: Dolores
e-mail:
Subject: Re: cake clubs in central Ohio
You would need to go to the one in Columbus. I believe its called
Culinary arts something. Better...come to our DOS and ask some Columbus
people.
Date: July 15th, 1998 04:06:47
From: Dolores
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Re: Hotel for ICES Convention
The reason she was able to still get a room when it was supposidly
already booked was that hotels usually keep a block of rooms free for
other guests not with a convention. If you don't mention the convention
then you can sometimes still get in.
Lower cost: ICES may be getting a small 'cut' per guest. Whisch is fine
with me. We do need the money, that is why it may be cheaper if you
don't tell them you are with ICES.
I'm staying at DAY'S INN. I understand it is really the handiest. Its
hard to carry around all the bags and goodies you collect all day then
go to another hotel. The parking fees are terrible expensive by the way.
I hear $12.00/
Date: July 15th, 1998 03:57:29
From: Dolores
e-mail:
Subject: Re: packing cakes for convention
...all kinds of cakes and all kinds of needs.
BUT, for sure...make whatever packaging in such a way that it can easily
be checked by airline authorities. Once I put my cake in a plexiglass
box I made. That worked out perfectly...lace pieces with tip 00 too!
Which brings up a very funny story: Once I sent a 3 tier cake on a plane
(real one! 14-10-6 stacked) in a big tall cardboard box. The airline
made them cut a BIG hole in the top of the box so they could peep in.
THAT made the whole plane smell like buttercream icing and LOTS of
conversation. Besides...since it was too big for under the seat, they
were forced by Northwestern airlines to pay for a seat...not to mention
it was too heavy to carry when transferring planes!!! They rented a
wheel chair and he pushed her who had the BIG box on her lap...can you
just picture that!
Besides, the cake was for 'the' Mr Coors and you know how rich they
all are...So here is this couple in all there finery wheeling a BIG cake
through the airport. FUN! I laughed and laughed. The airline in
Cincinnati made a place for the cake...but NW sure wouldn't.
Date: July 15th, 1998 10:39:44
From: Lee
e-mail: Simdelish@aol.com
Subject: packing cakes for convention
What tips does anyone have for getting cakes to convention by plane?
How do you pack them? Do you carry-on or check them through? Obviously delicate things like gumpaste flowers can be packed separately, but how in the world do some of those people bring such big and elaborate displays, and from soooo far away (travelling all day with many plane changes, i.e. coming from South America, Phillippines, etc.!) ??? Or do you try to finish things once you arrive?
Or -- is the obvious answer -- Only take non-fragile round or square dummies with no extension/bridgework or lace points! LOL! Thanks in advance for your good advice!
Date: July 16th, 1998 05:05:05
From: Shirley C.
e-mail: SugarRushs@aol.com
Subject: Any ICES shows or Clubs in Las Vegas?(NT)
Date: July 17th, 1998 11:47:02
From: Cathy
e-mail: Think Choc@aol.com
Subject: cake club/decorators in Long Island area
Hi.
Looking for a cake club, and decorators from the Long Island area.
Date: July 19th, 1998 08:14:39
From: Diane
e-mail: shavkin@aol.com
Subject: Re: Shows in Texas
Yes, there are great clubs and cake shows in TX!
I've judged and taught there.
Contact the following:
missmona@flash.net (Mona who is setting up the Fall ICES DOS)
PwdSugar@aol.com (If anyone knows, she does!)
SpecBySue@aol.com (Present TX ICES Rep)
I Do Cakes@aol.com
SFBSUGARLAND@msn.com
gourmet1@iname.com
bellis@tvec.net
Missjcakes@aol.com
rhgordon@gte.net
Date: July 19th, 1998 10:15:00
From: Carolyn
e-mail: Bridal1
Subject: Re: Hotel for ICES Convention
Kate, have you found a room or roommates? I know a room looking for 1 more if you need. If so, you can just e-mail me at bridal1@AOL.Com. Also, if you e-mail Prgibb@AOL.Com, she might have a room that has been made available from someone cancelling. She's Roberta (one of the Co-Directors).
Date: July 19th, 1998 09:30:01
From: Terri
e-mail: jrblanston@aol.com
Subject: I have an extra room in St Paul
I have a room reserved at the Radisson that I will not need. If anyone is interested, please email me directly. My reservation is for 8/5-10 at the convention rate of $94 nightly.
Date: July 19th, 1998 07:55:48
From: Diane
e-mail: shavkin@aol.com
Subject: Re: Sugar events in Texas
If you would like your event listed on my web site in the "Calendar of Events", just go to the "links" section of Dolores' web site and click on my link that she has listed.
Diane
Date: July 19th, 1998 08:05:17
From: Diane
e-mail: shavkin@aol.com
Subject: Re: Re: Re:Classes in NYC metro area
Andrea:
I'm from NY. Just 75 miles north of NY city. I can give you some great contact people who teach. I cannot post their phone numbers here, so just e-mail me, and I will help you out.
I believe there is a plan for a NY Day of Sharing in Saugerties in Sept. That's about a 45 min drive from me. When you e-mail me, I will fill you in more. I will also give you the contact information for the present NY rep and the incoming NY rep.
If you would like to visit my web site, just go to Dolores' link page and click on my link. And, you can get back to Dolores' site from my site.
Date: July 19th, 1998 07:25:40
From: Diane
e-mail: shavkin@aol.com
Subject: Re: Any ICES shows or Clubs in Las Vegas?(NT)
The 2001 ICES convention will be held in Portland, Oregon. That's the cloest ICES show that is planned to date. Perhaps one of these ladies can help you out a bit more:
Kimfess@aol.com is the ICES Representative Liaison and might have someone in your state that can contact you.
cakegal@cakegallery.comcakegal@cakegallery.com (Vicky) is the co-show director for the show in Portland in 2001. Perhaps she can help you out.
Date: July 19th, 1998 07:51:10
From: Diane
e-mail: shavkin@aol.com
Subject: Re: are there any shows, clubs, or classes in GA.? (NT)
Kelly:
You are in luck! There's a great cake club in the Atlanta area. They have a wonderful cake show each year. Some of the members often go to nearby states to cake shows. I was at a nearby state's show one year to judge the show and GA members drove there to enter. I taught a class for them at the show when they asked me to do it "spur of the moment". They are great people and the class was lots of fun!
If you e-mail me, I can give you a contact person(s). You can also contact: Wilma: chyna1@BellSouth.net
Date: July 19th, 1998 07:34:59
From: Diane
e-mail: shavkin@aol.com
Subject: Re: Hotel for ICES Convention
Kate:
I'm an ICES member and try to help ICES members out. Contacting Sue is a great idea. She does have 3 people who are looking for roommates. Please e-mail me at shavkin@aol.com
Diane
Date: July 19th, 1998 07:38:56
From: Diane
e-mail: shavkin@aol.com
Subject: Re: Cake shows in North Carolina
Laurel:
Just e-mail me (shavkin@aol.com) and I will give you a contact person(s) for North Carolina. Are u familiar with Rebecca's Cake Shop? My daughter used to work there? I've been there - nice place!
Date: July 19th, 1998 07:44:44
From: Diane
e-mail: shavkin@aol.com
Subject: Re: ICES Banquet Ticket
Lisa:
When you get to the registration area at the ICES convention, there should be a board for posting messages. You can post your ticket inquiry there. Include your name and state next to your name. Just do NOT put your room # on the board. What you should do is to put your name and room number in the ICES Brown Book. It will let people know you are there and where to locate you. The book is locked up at night and kept under "guard" so that only ICES members have access to it.
You might also mention it to the Registration person (a Minnesota person) in case he/she knows of someone who is looking for a ticket.
Just mention it to people at convention and perhaps someone will know of someone looking for a ticket.
Date: July 19th, 1998 07:15:37
From: Diane
e-mail: shavkin@aol.com
Subject: Re: Classes in Chattanooga, TN
Contact: Claudettet.ccc@juno.com (Caludette Tidwell of TN)
Date: July 19th, 1998 07:17:53
From: Diane
e-mail: shavkin@aol.com
Subject: Re: cake club/decorators in Long Island area
Contact: Terri Isca of Long Island NY
wharton-farm@worldnet.att.net
Date: July 19th, 1998 07:14:01
From: Diane
e-mail: shavkin@aol.com
Subject: Re: Re: Re: In search of TN cake club
Claudette Tidwell of TN is the co-show director of the 2002 ICES (International Cake Exploration Societe) convention to be held in Nashville TN. I am sure if you contact her at: Claudettet.ccc@juno.com, she will be very happy to help you out.
Date: July 19th, 1998 04:45:54
From: Lori
e-mail: lucyfroop@aol.com
Subject: Classes in Chattanooga, TN
Hi, I live in the Chattanooga area and I am very interested in finding
a good beginers class. If anyone knows of anyone I can contact in this
area, I would appreciate it!
Date: July 20th, 1998 08:57:52
From: Dolores
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Re: Re: calling all cake clubs
Have you found last week's AOL chat on my web site yet on how to start a
cake club? It may give you some helpful tips.
Date: July 20th, 1998 01:10:58
From: Debra
e-mail: britt@simflex.com
Subject: classes in North Carolina
Hi, I am a decorator for Walmart in Wilson, NC. I've been decorating for almost two years and I would like to learn how to decorate using rolled fondant. Are there any classes in North Carolina?
Date: July 21st, 1998 11:24:11
From: Veronica
e-mail: pastry_art@hotmail.com
Subject: Business License Info. Needed
Hi,
I'm an independent contractor who teaches cake decorating classes and I
have a question regarding business licenses. A friend of mine said she
has an independent contractor's license in the city she works in. I
called my local business office and I'm not sure that I'm getting
correct information. They told me I need a business license and a home
use permit and not a contractor's license and then they told me that I
need a license for every city I work in but to wait until I get asked to
show proof of a license and then apply. The person I spoke with
didn't sound like she positively knew what she was talking about. For
those of you who are teaching, do you have licenses, and if so, what
type? I figure I need a license but I would like to apply for the right
one.
Thank you.
Date: July 23rd, 1998 01:06:34
From: Maxine
e-mail: maxicakes@aol.com
Subject: ICES Roommate needed
I have reservations at the Days Inn and have room for 1 to 3 more people. Will be there Wednesday evening through Sunday evening although my reservation currently begins Monday, August 3. If someone was coming in earlier than Wednesday, they could pick up the room earlier. If you need a room or know of someone that does, please email me at maxicakes@aol.com
Date: July 23rd, 1998 10:19:59
From: Heather
e-mail: HFLPAL@aol.com
Subject: Illinois Cake Clubs
Are there any cake clubs or associations in Illinois around the Chicagoland area. Or are there any in Southeast Wisconsin around the Kenosha to Milwaukee area?? Thanks for any info!
Date: July 23rd, 1998 08:38:21
From: Dolores
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Business License Info. Needed
...they may not see this question over here...but each city is dif. Your
friend is required to have something dif. than you are. You should call
the city health dept (IF you live in the city...or the county if not in
a city.) But I think the advice to do nothing was the very best you got
of all!
Date: July 23rd, 1998 04:49:21
From: Nancy
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Curious about Wilton teacher's meeting in Atl.
You need to contact your Wilton Coordiantor, wh you send off your Tracking papers to. She will have the most updated information about any meeting the teachers will have.
Date: July 25th, 1998 01:27:43
From: Carolyn
e-mail: Bridal1
Subject: Re: 1998 ICES convention
Tammy, write an e-mail to Roberta (one of the show directors) at Prgibb@AOL.Com and she can give you the particulars on the one-day ticket thing. Hurry so you don't miss out. Sorry you can only be there one day as you need all the days!!! One day will not be enough to whet your appetite for what all is going on. Be sure to see the cake room where there should be nearly 1,000 displays and bring the camera!! Come early and stay as late as you can!
Date: July 24th, 1998 10:25:27
From: Nannette
e-mail: nghenderson@erols.com
Subject: Re: Classes in Washington DC area
Go to the "events" section here:
http://www.wizard.net/~casanova/
and we have all the non-Wilton classes in the area listed. I've taken
some from Jaci Salisbury before, and highly recommend hers.
Date: July 24th, 1998 10:02:38
From: Tammy
e-mail: thuls@adams.net
Subject: 1998 ICES convention
Hi Everybody! I have a few questions about the convention. I am dying
to go. I had pretty much decided not to, because I am pregnant. Now I
am thinking about just going for one day. I would not be staying for
the banquet, would that make my registration any cheaper? Plus it would
only be for the one day? I wish I had thought more seriously about this
before now, it would have saved me quite a bit of $$ Thanks for any
input!!
Thank you,
Tammy
Date: July 24th, 1998 09:54:13
From: Tammy
e-mail: thuls@adams.net
Subject: Re: Illinois Cake Clubs
Hi Heather and Connie,
I also live in Illinois, Quincy or Macomb are about the biggest towns
close to me. Do you guys belong to ICES? ICES is the only thing I know
of. I just went to the July Day of Sharing last weekend. The one in
September is on the 27th (I think) in Naperville. Sounds like that
would be somewhat close for you. It would be about 6 hours away for me.
I don't think I'll be going since I'm expecting my second child in
October!
Tammy
Date: July 24th, 1998 09:16:22
From: Connie S.
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Illinois Cake Clubs
Heather,
I am from Illinois also, any luck on a cake club? Years ago, before I
started decorating cakes, there used to be one here. The decorator who
did most of the organizing went out of buisness. Let me know if you find
one. I am about 80 miles South of Chicogo.
Date: July 24th, 1998 08:44:13
From: Robin
e-mail:
Subject: Classes in Washington DC area
I am looking for advanced decorating classes in Washington DC metro
area. Particularly, something like the Wilton classes for tiered cakes.
I would really like an intensive course, not just a "workshop". Any
help? I wouldn't mind traveling-but don't want to go all the way to
Chicago. thanks.
Date: July 25th, 1998 10:21:34
From: kate
e-mail:
Subject: I'M SO SORRY - I DIDN'T CHECK THIS BOARD AGAIN!!
I feel terrible! I did find a hotel room (it is at the Days in), and
then I didn't check this board again. You were so kind to answer and I
feel so rude for not checking back to see if anyone answered me. Thank
you for your help. It might be fun to share a room with 3 other people
though, but I am probably too late!
Date: July 25th, 1998 10:53:39
From: Carolyn
e-mail: Bridal1
Subject: Re: Joining ICES
They say to plan on about 2 months before you receive your ICES newsletter. You should get a welcoming letter when you join, I think - anyway, they used to send those out so I guess they still do. You'll get hooked and especially if you go to convention!
Date: July 25th, 1998 02:09:16
From: LisaF
e-mail: lfleeman@mail.stlnet.com
Subject: Joining ICES
I would like to know about how long it takes once you send your
information to ICES to receive any information from them? I am very
excited about learning as much as possible.
Thanks Everyone
Date: July 28th, 1998 06:44:51
From: Maxine
e-mail: maxicakes@aol.com
Subject: Tour Tickets
Thanks for your help with the roommate situation. I have that taken care of now. However, one of my roommates would like a ticket to the General Mills tour on Wednesday. Someone, in response to my original roommate post, said that they had or knew of a ticket that was available for that tour. I didn't pay that much attention to it at the time as I won't be there in time and I guess I didn't keep that email. Would the person who sent it - or anyone else who knows of a ticket - please contact me again? Thanks for your help.
Date: July 28th, 1998 04:41:59
From: Shanon
e-mail: Cimba33@aol.com
Subject: How will we know each other at the ICES Convention??
Hi guys I know this has come up but can't find anything definate on here. I am packing and leaving on Friday for the convention and wanted to know if we have decided what we will "wear" to identify ourselves to each other re: this board?
Thanks! Can't wait to meet all of you.
Shanon
Date: July 29th, 1998 12:30:55
From: Carolyn
e-mail: Bridal1
Subject: Re: How will we know each other at the ICES Convention??
I've been wondering, too, so hope someone will post it here. You're going early. I will be there Monday afternoon late. Driving and leaving around 8 a.m. Monday morning. Of course, have to hit all the outlets between Kansas City and St. Paul!!
Date: July 29th, 1998 12:32:10
From: Lisa
e-mail: BAKINGN98
Subject: ICES
WHO IS ICES? WHERE IS ICES? HOW DO I GET IN TOUCH WITH THEM? WHEN AND
WHERE IS THIS CONVENTION EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT? I'M NEW TO THIS
MESSAGE BOARD. BETWEEN BEING A FULLTIME MOM AND WIFE, A FULLTIME JOB
AND CAKE DECORATING I ONLY HAVE TIME TO VIEW THE BOARD MAYBE ONCE OR
TWICE A WEEK. PLEASE EMAIL YOUR REPLIES, I VIEW THAT EVERY DAY. EMAIL
ADDRESS IS BAKINGN98@AOL.COMM
Date: July 30th, 1998 12:29:08
From: Carolyn
e-mail: Bridal1
Subject: Re: cake shows
For the ICES convention, the public can come in to see the cakes only on Saturday and Sunday. They pay a general admission of usually about $5. The cake room is the only area this admits the public to. If you are registered for the convention, you can attend all the demonstrations and functions of the convention such as the general meeting, banquet, and vendor's areas where all the great new cake decorating products are sold. Hope you are coming!
Date: July 29th, 1998 04:50:49
From: Tammy
e-mail: johncamp@megalink.net
Subject: cake shows
would anyone know if there are any cake shows in the New England area
that are opened to the public. also is the ices convention open to the
public.Do you have to be registered in advanced?
Date: July 29th, 1998 08:33:02
From: Andrea
e-mail: AWestonrob@aol.com
Subject: Re: How will we know each other at the ICES Convention??
Have a great time at the convention!!! Wish I could be there this year.
If you will be wearing name tags, you can put a colored dot, star, etc..
on your tag (let's say all of the message board participants agree to
the color red) and look for other message board participants by scanning
for the colored dot. Or if you have a display, maybe you can tie a
ballon (in the agreed upon color) at your station so you can be easily
identified. I use the ballon method when meeting friends at a large
outdoor (or indoor) event, it works every time. Hope this helps.
Date: July 29th, 1998 09:23:53
From: Diane
e-mail: shavkin@aol.com
Subject: Re: classes, ideas
For Wilton classes, contact an employee of Wilton who does their display cakes and is the membership chairman for ICES, Mary Gavenda:
MGsoffice@aol.com
Diane
Date: July 29th, 1998 09:19:37
From: Diane
e-mail: shavkin@aol.com
Subject: Re: cake shows
For cake shows in Connecticut:
Beth Spinner - e-mail Diane (shavkin@aol.com) for telephone #.
Kathy Farner - e-mail shavkin@aol.com for telephone #.
Diane
Date: July 29th, 1998 08:49:44
From: Diane
e-mail: shavkin@aol.com
Subject: Re: ICES
Lisa:]
ICES is the International Cake Exploration Societe for anyone interested in the art of cake decorating. There are annual conventions. This year's convention starts next week (The week of Aug. 3rd). The office dates, I believe are Thursday through Sunday.
ICES is one big family of caring and sharing cake decorators. At the convention there are 4 days of demonstrations, the general membership breakfast & meeting, voting for board members and officers and the awards banquet which are all included with your registration.
This year, there will be a members talent show on Friday night. On Thursday there will be a dinner cruise with dancing. On Wednesday, I believe it is a dinner theater. The talent show is free. The tours are not.
With membership of $27.00 for USA members and a slight additional postage charge for non-USA members, you would receive a 24-page newsletter with a centerfold (4 pages) of color pictures of cakes and displays from the previous convention.
For more information, you can visit the ICES site at: http://www.ices.org/
You can contact one of the show chairman in regard to the convention which is to be in St. Paul, MN this year: Roberta Gibbons - PRGibb@aol.com
For more information on membership: Mary Gavenda, Membership Chairman - MGsoffice@aol.com
Just tell Mary I gave you the information.
If you have any other questions, just e-mail me: shavkin@aol.com
Date: July 29th, 1998 06:28:42
From: laura
e-mail: tourmalin@aol.com
Subject: classes, ideas
Would anyone out there know of any classes or conventions in the colorado area. If not, what about info on the Wilton classes in the Illinois area?
Date: July 29th, 1998 06:25:51
From: lori
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Illinois Cake Clubs
There are many classes in the Illinios area. I have been checking out the decorating classes in the Woodridge area specifically. I know that Michaels craft store offers classes and Wilton is based there also. They are at Wilton.com.
Date: July 30th, 1998 10:16:52
From: Mindy
e-mail:
Subject: chat room
I was wanting some help with setting up a time of the day and days of the week for people to meet in the cake chat room. Everyone is having a very hard time finding anyone there. We keep missing each other. Just now, I missed someone by 1 minute. Very frustrating! Anyway if we could come up with set days and times to meet in the chat room it would sure help. We could set up topics of discussion also, if wanted. Also I was thinking about the aol chat that will be taking place at the convention. If there is no one to participate because all of the aol'ers are at the convention, we would sure love it if you all would come over to the other cake chat room to visit. Here's the address if anyone is interested. //venus.beseen.com/chat/rooms/g/2143 Thanks for any and all help in advance. Mindy
Date: July 30th, 1998 08:19:39
From: Dolores
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Re: ICES
I just want to say that ICES is 'the' organization for decorators. All
serious decorators should be members. It certainly doesn't cost much.
You get 12 color photos in each newsletter with directions for making
the cakes and other info.
Date: July 30th, 1998 08:26:52
From: Dolores
e-mail:
Subject: Re: The answer!
We have that all taken care of! Earlene Moore has made some name tags.
Web decorators are planning to meet on Thursday evening during our LIVE
AOL chat. We'll pass the tags out then...or anytime we can find out. The
tags will have AOL on them, but everyone on the web should take one.
THIS is the only way we can find each other. Out chat will be at 8pm
Central time. I think it will be listed in our show booklet that we get
at registration. They have given us a room for 300 people (not kidding!)
Also, remind me (email - proicer@one.net)and I'll post that tag on my
Message board main page so you can print it out before you go to the
show. I'm at home or I'd send it up right now. Its at work. Sorry, this
has slipped my mind with all I have to do at the last minute.
Please wear the tag so we can find each other!
Date: July 30th, 1998 03:21:22
From: Mindy
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Re: classes, ideas
I took a wilton class this past spring in Quincy IL. Both John Wood Community College and JoAnn's Fabric have classes. John Wood will be having classes again this fall. I'm not sure when JoAnn's next class will be. Mindy
Date: July 31st, 1998 06:21:16
From: lynne
e-mail:
Subject: Re: chat room
yes it sure has been frustrating :(
i suggest we meet tuesday and thrusday nights.
time could be 9 pm central time.
ok everyone else.......let's hear your suggestions.
lynne