Date: May 2nd, 1998 11:51:37
From: Tammy
e-mail: Dunkccc@aol.com
Subject: Ohio and ICES Scholarships
I'm a newer ICES member and I still don't understand the process for obtaining a scholarship and what it's all about. Recently, we had a DOS in Ohio and they mentioned that we needed to get our scholarship forms in, but didn't explain what it was about and who's eligible, etc. Could someone please give me more information about this process?

Date: May 2nd, 1998 11:48:25
From: Tammy Dunkle
e-mail: Dunkccc@aol.com
Subject: Ohio and ICES Scholarships
I'm a newer ICES member and I still don't understand the process for obtaining a scholarship and what it's all about. Recently, we had a DOS in Ohio and they mentioned that we needed to get our scholarship forms in, but didn't explain what it was about and who's eligible, etc. Could someone please give me more information about this process?

Date: May 3rd, 1998 10:18:51
From: Dolores
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Ohio and ICES Scholarships
Anyone is eligible. You need not even be a member. But it will help if
you are. The first thing to do is get the scholarship application from
the rep. Fill it out and send it back to Caroline - I think. I think
also, the deadline for THIS convention was something like end of Jan.

Date: May 5th, 1998 12:50:29
From: Pam
e-mail: PJW10@aol.com
Subject: Re: Take a look!!
Looks great! Say Hi to Cora from all the wacky wilton teachers in Washington State!!

Date: May 6th, 1998 12:00:24
From: Carolyn
e-mail: Bridal1
Subject: Missouri Day of Sharing
Our Missouri Day of Sharing Sunday was just great!! I got to meet a couple of the gals on this board - Mendy and Lisa - what a pleasure girls and I hope you get to attend many more. I hope you enjoyed the day and the demoes, etc. Our attendance was down compared to what we normally have of about 50 or so, but it was still a good day and fun. Kudos to the Alternate Rep, Debbie Hennen, for setting it up and getting it all organized. She did a great job! See you in Columbia the 4th Sunday of September. We voted to set up fixed days of sharing so people could plan ahead hoping this will help us to have bigger attendance. In the spring, it will be the 4th Sunday of March. In September, we hope to have a "guest" demonstrator from out-of-state, so start planning now!

Date: May 6th, 1998 07:04:28
From: Mindy
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Missouri Day of Sharing
Hi Carolyn
I had a great time at the day of sharing in St Louis. And I'm definately planning on going to the one in Columbia in September. It was very nice meeting all of you. Mindy

Date: May 7th, 1998 11:51:42
From: Carolyn
e-mail: Bridal1
Subject: Re: Re: Missouri Day of Sharing
LOL - think you read it wrong Dolores!!! We'd all love to come from Missouri to Columbus, but..................Our Missouri DOS is in Columbia, Missouri. Close, but not close enough!!! LOL. Maybe we do need to come to Ohio and see what you have that is attracting everyone - 200 in one day??? Wow! I believe Sunday was our smallest group ever - don't know if it is because it is wedding time or if people have lost interest or what. Maybe we need some new, young blood or new ideas! When is the next one in Ohio? We voted to have fixed dates for our Missouri DOS and will be meeting the 4th Sunday of March and the 4th Sunday of September. That way everyone can plan far ahead and hopefully, this will help. We're open for suggestions!!

Date: May 7th, 1998 07:37:56
From: Dolores
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Missouri Day of Sharing
Carolyn, are you 'really' coming to Columbus OH for our DOS??? Gonna do
a demo? Get ready for a BIG day. Love having you. Dolores

Date: May 7th, 1998 09:33:22
From: LisaF
e-mail: lfleeman@mail.stlnet.com
Subject: Re: Missouri Day of Sharing
I had a great time at the DOS even though I was only there a short
time. I Learned alot. It was great to meet Carolyn and Mindy; now I
have a face with the name. Hopefully I'll be able to come to Columbia
in the fall.

Date: May 8th, 1998 03:51:34
From: Dolores
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Missouri Day of Sharing
You are right, I thought you meant Columbus in Ohio...didn't know about
the Columbus in Missouri. Then, by coincidence, our DOS in the fall is
the last Sunday of September...which so happens is the same day as
yours.

I think the state reps need to get together and revise the dates we meet
so they don't overlap so bad. This world is getting smaller every day.
You remember...back when we (reps) chose meeting dates, we didn't ever
dream of '4-state' or '5-state' DOS did we?

Now, we have adopted West Virginia as our 'sister' state...just a hop,
skip & a jump away now.

In OH, we only meet twice a year (in Columbus.) The last Sunday of April
and September. This is the way I set it up so many years ago. (I formed
our meetings when I was rep). These dates have turned out to be pretty
good for us. I think this last DOS we had almost 200 people. We never
have less than 100. But we ONLY meet in Columbus, which is central for
us all..lucky us to have a state shaped like a box. Not so perfect for
long states where driving long distance is a prob. I just get up about
4am and drive up for the day.

Date: May 10th, 1998 10:23:58
From: Nannette
e-mail: nghenderson@erols.com
Subject: If you're ICES, but not going to convention...
...then please take a few moments to write to Edith Hall and get your
absentee ballot. Send your request to:

Edith Hall
ICES Nominations Chairman
4830 E. Flamingo Drive
Hallsville, MO 65255

Edith does have e-mail (ehcakes@aol.com), but I'm not sure she can take
requests via e-mail.

If you read your May newsletter carefully, you'll realize that I indeed
do have a vested interest in this (there aren't that many Nannettes out
there!). Feel free to e-mail me for more info/discussion.

Thanks.

Date: May 12th, 1998 10:43:49
From: Shirley
e-mail: maddjax2@aol.com
Subject: Looking for classes
I have taken the beginner buttercream cake decorating course but would like to learn more advanced techniques. Is anyone aware of any classes in central PA (State College area?)
Shirley

Date: May 12th, 1998 02:03:40
From: Carolyn
e-mail: Bridal1
Subject: Re: If you're ICES, but not going to convention...
Nannette sent me a very nice response to my inquiry about her and I suggest that anyone wanting to know more could e-mail her for specifics to vote for her.

Date: May 19th, 1998 07:00:40
From: Sue
e-mail: proicer@one.net
Subject: Re: Looking for classes
Not to sound too Wilton, but you may call them and they can tell you
where there is a class close to you. But if you could find a shop owner
that teaches she may have more hints for you. Wilton teachers can only
offer Wilton stuff and there is alot more out there. But Wilton' course
is a GREAT one to take! The course books are worth the class.

Date: May 22nd, 1998 12:08:36
From: Carolyn
e-mail: Bridal1
Subject: Time Running out for early ICES Convention Registration
If you are going to ICES convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, you are running out of time to get registered for the early registration rate before June 1. For your sake and theirs, too, now is the time to get that sent in and save you some money! If you don't have a roommate and need/want one or more, maybe you can put it on this board and one can be located for you or it can be put in the ICES newsletter - probably needs to be in to Marsha real soon though as this might be the issue coming up that it will go in. If so, it has to be to her by the 25th which is Monday. I'm sure she would take an e-mail request.

Date: May 21st, 1998 06:52:29
From: Patty
e-mail: plewis@chrm.com
Subject: Re: Re: Looking for classes
As a follow up to Sue's message - check out Wilton on line at www.wilton.com for a complete list of their class sites. I am going to take the Wilton 1 course in June and was told to book early as the classes fill up quickly. The course is 4 sessions, one per week, and is free with the purchase of the kit ($19.99). Good luck.

Date: May 23rd, 1998 11:18:33
From: Dolores
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Looking for classes
ALL shops that do classes are NOT listed on Wilton's class list. Most
aren't in fact. I just recently enrolled...I found out I won't have to
give Wilton a list of my students so I enrolled legally as a Wilton
teacher. But most shops just don't know about registering or don't teach
the wilton method at all. As Sue said though, the wilton method IS great
and the book is fantastic. I just throw a lot more into the course that
isn't wilton when I teach. I would check the phone books for a shop. You
may need to drive a ways, but a good course is worth the effort forever!

Date: May 23rd, 1998 11:14:46
From: Dolores
e-mail:
Subject: Re: Re: Time Running out for early ICES Convention Registration
The demos start on Thursday morning. The schedul is in the May ICES
newsletter. But I think you have to pay the entire fee whether you
attend all days or not. If you only pay the 'public's' fee, you will
only be allowed into the cake room and can't see demos or the vendors.

Its a shame you can't attend the entire convention because there is so
much to see. I bet you won't be able to tear yourself away!

Deadline is June 1 for cheaper fees...I'm registered. See you there! We
are doing our computer chat live on Thursday evening at 9PM (8PM cst).

Date: May 23rd, 1998 11:13:00
From: Carolyn
e-mail: Bridal1
Subject: Re: Re: Time Running out for early ICES Convention Registration
If you can't stay the whole time, I would pick Saturday and Sunday and stay over Sunday night for the "Sharing" night where you can see lots of demos by floating all over the room. If you have a fax, I could fax you the form. If not, contact Lynn Lair, Demo Chairperson, 308 S. Lincoln, Lake Mills, Iowa 50450-1621. There is no phone # listed for him, but you could call Susan O'Boyle Jacobson, who is one of the Co-Directors and I am sure she could also give you information on the demos. Her # is: 612-572-3911. If I had a scanner, I could scan this for your e-mail, but I haven't gotten that updated yet!! I could also stick it in the mail if you desire to get it that way. Let me know!

Date: May 23rd, 1998 09:35:19
From: Lisa W.
e-mail: L.Wenzloff@worldnet.att.net
Subject: Re: Time Running out for early ICES Convention Registration
I have just figured out a way to attend this years convention, but I
won't be able to stay for the whole time. I was wondering if there was
a demo schedule available so that I may choose which days will be best
for me to attend. Let me know if you have any info on this or who I
could contact that would. Thanks! Lisa

Date: May 24th, 1998 04:27:14
From: Lisa W.
e-mail: L.Wenzloff@worldnet.att.net
Subject: Fax on Demos would be great!
If you get a chance to fax that info about the demos to me that would be
great. I went to the show in Disney last year and had a great time (I
only live 2 1/2 hours from Disney). This year my husband is letting me
tag along on one of his weekly business trips there. Please send it to
me c/o Steve Wenzloff, Design Services, fax number 904-273-3435. Thank
you so much!
Lisa

Date: May 26th, 1998 10:16:02
From: Lisa
e-mail: L.Wenzloff@worldnet.att.net
Subject: Re: Re: Fax on Demos would be great!
I got the fax you sent, but you were right - only the right side can be
read. If I have until July 15 to get it in, I guess snail mail will
work. I tried getting from ICES web site too, but no luck... I moved in
March and April so I never got my May newsletter - what luck! My
address is 685 Lake Stone Circle, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Sincere
Thanks!!! Lisa

Date: May 26th, 1998 04:00:22
From: Carolyn
e-mail: Bridal1
Subject: Re: Fax on Demos would be great!
I faxed this to your husband this morning so hope it came through readable. If not, please let me know and we will try something else.

Date: May 27th, 1998 10:30:43
From: Carolyn
e-mail: Bridal1
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Fax on Demos would be great!
Having my husband copy the page at work so hopefully I will get it sent to you tomorrow.

Date: May 30th, 1998 09:52:46
From: Rena
e-mail: rmkm@hotmail.com
Subject: I was wondering
Does anyone know where I can take Gum-past flower classes in Hawaii?
If not, does anyone recommend any good videos to get and try? Thanks.

Rena