spring Day of Sharing Agenda

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Join us for the day!

Sunday, June 2, 2019 Al Hattendorf Center

225 E. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Host: Kathleen Cherie, Chicago North IL Alternate

Cell: 847-849-0549 e-mail cakedujour@comcast.net

Schedule

9:30-10:00 Registration—Light Breakfast

10:00-11:00 Glenda Stockwell— An Eye on Dragons

11:00-11:45 Rebecca Stewart— A Crowning Achievement

11:45 - 12:00 Kathy Cherie—Making Blossom Fondant

12:00-12:45 Lunch

12:45– 1:30 Business Meeting

1:30-2:30 Cake and Cookies— A Happy Pair

2:30 - 3:00 Raffle

Directions

From I-90: Exit Arlington Heights Rd. South. Proceed to Elk Grove Blvd. (Landmark: Elk Grove High School)

Turn left. Proceed to Hattendorf Center. (Landmark: playground on the corner.) Turn right into the parking lot.

From 290/53: Follow signs toward Rockford. Exit Biesterfield Ave. Turn right. Continue past Amita Hospital, 2

shopping centers at Arlington Heights Road, Rainbow Falls. Turn right onto Elk Grove Blvd. (stop sign). At Ridge

you will see a playground. Parking lot is just beyond playground.

Use Door #10, which is at the SE corner of the lot. Use the door on far left side as you pull in.

@Illinois_ices

Glenda Stockwell owns a shop in Missouri which sells molds and other cake supplies. Visit her online shop,

decoratethecake.com

Glenda is offering a 10% dis-count and free shipping on or-ders placed by May 26. She will bring them to the June DOS for you to pick up. Be sure to use the coupon code IllinoisDOS when checking out.

Thank you Glenda for doing this for us!

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March Reps Webinar Meeting

The Reps March Webinar Meeting was held on March 20.. (Reps Webi-nar Meetings are the third Wednes-day night of Jan, March, May, Sept and Nov. and the annual Reps Meet-ing is held the 2 days prior to conven-tion.)

Not too much was discussed at this meeting but here are the highlights.

• We were informed that there will be By-law changes coming but they didn't explain what is changing yet. These proposed changes will be published in an upcoming ICES Newsletter to inform all members. It will be voted on at the general membership meeting at Conven-tion. Make sure to read any upcom-ing issues of the digital ICES news-letter.

• Sugar Artist Certification Test-ing will be changing to every other year following the 2019 Convention. Currently it was offered every year.

• I made a motion to reinstate the Gold Key Membership reduced rate to $35.00. Gold Key Members are those who are 60 yrs. and older and have been a ICES Member for at least 15 consecutive yrs. Current-ly there are 84 Gold Key Members in the organization.. Previously, it was $10 less than the general mem-bership rate, prior to going all digi-tal. Now it's the same as everyone at regular rate of $45. It was ap-proved by the Reps but now it will be sent to the BOD and it be pre-sented, discussed and then voted on. I don't think it will make it but maybe there is a chance.

• Show Directors were not pre-sent for this meeting but Jan Wolfe reported for them. Volunteer Sig-nup will be open April 1. A blast email will be sent out to advise eve-ryone when it's open on the Con-vention website. If you are interest-ed in volunteering at convention, it’s best to sign up early and hope-fully receive assignments you re-quest.

• This year's charity for conven-tion is Women and Children First, an organization fighting against do-mestic violence.

• Currently there are 140 regis-tered for convention as of March 20. Early Bird registration ends April 15. Take advantage of the best rate if you are planning on attending con-vention.

• Challenges are open. They are Wedding Cake, Live Relay Team, Bling Bag Fashion Show, Mystery Box Cookie (limited to 10), Tasting (limited to 10) and the Step Chal-lenge. This year instead of a medal-lion, the Step Challenge will be changing to a pin and bar recogni-tion. The pin will be in the shape of a gym shoe with ICES logo and the year bar for each year you do it, starting with 2019.

• The Convention is looking for Sponsorships within our organiza-tion. Two chapters-MA and TX, have already supported the conven-tion by making a donation. A few mentioned last night that they were going to do it for their chapters. If a state/chapter makes a donation by May 15, their name will be acknowl-edged in the souvenir book and on

a sign at convention. Is this some-thing we'd like to do for ICES in IL ICES's name? Please send your com-ment to me. We don't have a meet-ing prior to May 15 to ask our mem-bers and vote on.

• They are looking for nomina-tions to the Board of Directors-anyone interested???

• Tina Crews, Rep Liaison, re-minded all about being compliant with following all rules in submit-ting our reports, chapter officer contracts and anything that is re-quired by the Board and By-laws. There will be no exceptions.

The Board is thinking/talking about

standardizing the State/Chapter

Elections, so every state/chapter

has their elections at the same time

every other year. Right now, the

reps/alternates/treasurers and sec-

retaries, all have to fill out the con-

tracts each year after convention,

This would mean, you'd only have

to do it once per 2 yr. term, rather

than each year. They want the elec-

tion date changed to it's before the

annual convention, so the new Rep

may attend the Reps Meeting and

sign up by the early bird date. If

that happens it would mean our

next IL ICES election would be

moved up a few months in 2020.

Nothing worry about now- it defi-

nitely wouldn't happen for this

coming year-if it does change. Re-

member, it’s just in the talking stag-

es, they were just giving us a heads

up.

Keeping You Informed on ICES! By Mary Gavenda

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Is it Spring yet? We all hope it’s here to stay, welcoming us with sun-shine and warm days.

As we close the chapter on the first quarter of 2019, let’s recognize Donna Wagner for hosting our Win-ter DOS on Feb 22. As usual, Donna knows how to plan and execute a day filled with fun demos, lining up something for everyone. We had a great turnout with 38 members/guests, with one coming from Cali-fornia! Thanks to all the demonstra-tors- Barb Evans, Kristi Caccippio and Mary Buscemi and the team of volunteers that helped make the day a huge success. Thanks Donna, for the awesome DOS and for influ-encing more of your students to join ICES. Way to go!

IL ICES is up to 80 Members again! Yeah!

Kathleen Cheri has been planning her first DOS this coming June 2, You’ll find more information in this

newsletter regarding her DOS fea-turing Guest Demonstrator, Glenda Stockwell, plus additional demon-strators, in Elk Grove Village. At this DOS, we will be drawing for our annual raffles- Free Membership renewal and the Early Bird Conven-tion Registration, plus more. So plan on attending , you’ll get anoth-er raffle ticket just for coming and maybe you’ll be a lucky winner that day!

Reminder for Door Prize Winners at Feb DOS –Your DOS Certificate stated for April DOS but those are good for this June 2 DOS…so pull out your certificates and mail them in with your registration form and remaining fee to Denise. Lucky win-ners were Barb Evans, Brianna Wills, Anna Astaskina, Debra Fried-man, Solomon Chambliss, Rebecca McGreal and Mary Gavenda. Re-member, can’t be used on Paypal registrations, only via snail mail.

A little birdie shared some upcom-

ing event information. The Wilton Outlet Sale is in the works for the month of June at the previous loca-tion in Naperville, IL on Rt 59 at Au-rora Ave. Look for more infor-mation on the Wilton website around the first week of May for the actual dates and store hours. It will be posted once everything has definitely been confirmed. The bar-gains will be waiting for you!

Linda Kelsey, will be planning her DOS on August 28 at the Wilton School in Darien, IL. The hunt for a great white shark, oops, no it’s real-ly the great white cake recipe will be one of the main challenges of the day. Stay tuned for more infor-mation to come.

Hope to see many of you at our next DOS on June 2.

Mary Gavenda

IL ICES Chapter Rep

After searching for a

solution to hold all her

piping tips, Pam Eggum,

found a perfect solution

with these cases found at

Hobby Lobby & Joann

Stores.

(Editor’s note: I use

something very similar

from Bass Pro Shops.

Mary Buscemi)

Helpful Hint

A Note from your IL ICES Chapter Representative by Mary Gavenda

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Treasurer Report February 17, 2019 by Denise Chambliss

Winter DOS 02.17.2019

Income

27 Reg - Paypal

6 Reg -

by mail

8 Reg -

on site

1 meal

charge* Raffle Book Sale Garage Sale

Total

Income

$900.00 $160.00 $295.00 $12.00 $116.00 $0.00 $62.00 $1,545.00

Expenses

Food/supplies Misc. Demos

Demo

Supplies Paypal Fees Early BirdRefund -

Paypal

Total

Expenses

$495.05 $175.00 $0.00 $34.21 $30.00 $30.00 $764.26

Total Income $1,545.00

*unable to attend due to weather Total Expenses $764.26

IL Operating Income and Expenses from 1.1.2019 to 3.11.2019 New Member

income

1st timer offer ICES Membership Trisha Siok $25.00

1st timer offer ICES Membership Marisol Perez $5.00

1st timer offer ICES Membership Veronica Crisostomo $5.00

1st timer offer ICES Membership Tracy Melcher $25.00

1st timer offer ICES Membership Briana Wills $5.00

1st timer offer ICES Membership Kateri Nippert $5.00

1st timer offer ICES Membership LaSonya Penny $5.00 $75

New Member Expenses Expenses

Trisha Siok ICES-Membership $45.00

Marisol Perez ICES-Membership student status provided $25.00

Briana Wills ICES-Membership student status provided $25.00

Tracy Melcher ICES-Membership $45.00

Veronica Cristo-mo ICES-Membership student status provided $25.00 $165

$690.74

April 2019

February day Of Sharing Follow Up by Donna Wagner

The second demonstration was a

fun cake topper by COD’s own

Kristi Caccippio. A graduate of

COD, Kristi creates beautiful, fun

cake toppers to sell online. She is

a very talented young lady and we

hope to have her demo her talent

again in the future.

Lunch was served in the Silverleaf

room and consisted of hot soup,

sandwiches, salad, a chocolate

brownie sundae, plus cookies and

a yellow buttercream cake.

“Thanks ladies” for your help!

The afternoon started with a busi-

ness meeting and then we were on

to more demos. Mary Buscemi did

an excellent job of showing us

how to make many different types

of Fondant flowers. She makes it

look so easy and what a neat way

to put them on a stem! I’m going

to try that…

Mary Gavenda finished the day’s

demo with Geode Cookies. What

a fun new way to decorate cookies

and they are so pretty with all the

colors and sugars. I’m going to

send pictures to my granddaughter

who has a good cookie business in

Indianapolis. After a fun raffle,

cleaning up and folding tables, we

finished the day and got to go

clean snow and ice off our cars,

head home, and think about all we

saw and need to try.

As always, Day of Sharing could

not be accomplished without help

from many people. “Thank you”

to my number one helper Nancy

Farber, who helped any way I

needed her. Also, thanks to the

Chambliss family who helped set

up the tables and

chairs on Satur-

day. “Thank

you” to the many

wonderful folks who worked right

up to the day its self.

A big “THANK YOU” to all who

helped in the kitchen and the tear

down. And, special thanks to

College of DuPage for letting us

use the room.

I hope everyone had a good time

and enjoyed the day! Now it’s

time to start thinking about DOS

April/ August (to be determined)

and planning more exciting things

to learn and share.

Donna Wagner

So much for NO SNOW AL-

LOWED! This was the second

Day of Sharing, held at College of

DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Illinois in the

Culinary Building, that came com-

plete with snow and ice! Next

year we will just keep quiet and

see what happens.

After a break-

fast of coffee,

rolls, juice and

fruit we started

the first

demonstration given by Barbara

Evans. She did a wonderful job of

showing and explaining the ins

and outs of Run Sugar Panels.

Not just a simple panel, but one

“over the top” with added lace,

etc. It was beautiful work and

worth learning how to do.

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Illinois ICES Business Meeting Minutes 2/17/2019 By Lyn Gray

• Mary Gavenda started the business meeting welcoming new members, first timers, Pat a former member,

Thelma, the California ICES representative, the current chapter officers, and the demonstrators-Barb,

Kristi and Mary.

• She mentioned the opportunities for first timers if they joined while at their first DOS. IL ICES will put

$20 toward their membership fee. After having the first timers introduce themselves, Mary said that

there was a gift for each of them.

• Mary welcomed Thelma, the ICES representative from California. Thelma drove here, brought and do-

nated a tier cake stand that is one of the original stands to our raffle prizes.

• Business Meeting minutes from Oct. 21, 2018 , were motioned to approve by Ellen Pomes and seconded

by Donna Wagner. Motion carried.

• Treasurer’s report for the last quarter ending 12.31.2018 was motioned to approve by Cara Cap and Se-

conded by Pam Eggum. Motion carried.

• As of Feb.1 2019, IL ICES has 77 members! Special reminder to all members to make sure your mem-

bership is current by April 1 to be eligible for the Hank and Betty Steinman award which awards one IC-

ES Member $1,000 to be used to cover convention expenses.

• Mary discussed the convention and reminded about Early Bird registration beginning March 1 thru April

15. She explained about Hotel accommodations and various things about the convention changes. Print

out of Demos and classes, along with more information, were on the back table for all to see.

• We had a representation of 39 people today, which was good for the DOS. Annette from Missouri ICES

and Thelma, California representative says they only have 2 DOS meetings a year.

• Kathy Cheri had a suggestion about sharing bakers/decorators information on the website. It would help

others should they need a cake decorator somewhere else in IL. SO far one individual has given their

permission to be listed in the newsletter and/or website.

• DOS demo suggestions- white cake bake off and taste test; Chocolate Collars, sugar molding.

• The next day of sharing scheduled for April will be rescheduled to possibly August, due to holidays and

room availability.

• Kathy’s June 2 DOS will be in Elk Grove Village. There will be a guest demonstrator, Glenda Stockwell

from Missouri and Rebecca Stewart, plus more.

• Ellen Pomes shared her specialty multi purpose pan from the UK.

• Pam discussed her chocolate piñata stand is currently available at Aldi’s.

• Early Bird Drawing winner was Ryne Thacker.

• Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Kathy Cheri and seconded by Rebecca McGreal. Motion car-

ried.

• Door Prize –DOS Certificate winners for next DOS were Mary Gavenda, Barb Evans, Brianna Wills,

Anna Astaskina, Debra Friedman, Solomon Chambliss and Rebecca McGreal.

Minutes submitted by Lyn Gray, IL ICES Secretary

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Jen-

Helping Hands Contact anyone if you need help!

Diane Ahrens

Piece of Cake Bakery

East Dundee 847-836-6703 dahrens0221@gmail.com

Barb Evans

Royal, fondant, wedding cakes

Metamora 309-274-4472 weddingcakeconnection@gmail.com

Debbie Friedman Northbrook 847-291-9355 idf2@comcast.net

Mary Gavenda Lemont 630-257-7008 mgsoffice@aol.com

Lorena Hernandez Romeoville 773-497-1834 Lorena.f.Hernandez@gmail.com

Linda Kelsey Peru 815-223-9276 kelseykake@aol.com

Susan Matusiak

Any cake decorating topic

Orland Park 708-479-7604 sumat59@sbcglobal.net

Eurico (Jing) Palasigue Des Plaines 847-297-3416 Chef_jingkeyk@yahoo.com

Mark Seaman 773-988-4964 mdseaman@gmail.com

Donna Wagner Downers Grove 630-306-0704 prwdj@yahoo.com

Pam Eggum Elgin 847-741-3819 peggum1@hotmail.com

May 25: Illinois ICES Scholarship

Deadline

June 2 : Spring Day of Sharing

Elk Grove Village, IL

July 16-21: Annual Convention

Little Rock, Arkansas

August 25: Summer Day of Sharing

Wilton School, Darien, IL

November 3: Fall Day of Sharing

Grand Victoria, Elgin, IL

This gorgeous cake was made by Barb Evans. It perfectly highlights the royal icing collars she taught us how to make at the February Day of Sharing.

Registration is now open for the

annual convention.

Go to www.ices.org for more information.

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Illinois ICES Chapter

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

IL ICES Chapter may award a $300.00 Scholarship each year for up to two IL ICES Members in good standing. This scholarship award must be used for continuing education in the art of Cake Decorating and/or food art. At least 75% of the scholarship award may be used for actual class tuition and registration fees if applicable. The remaining 25% of the award, if not needed for tuition, may be used for supplies or travel/accommodations for your class if needed. Original receipts must be submitted for payment.

Send completed application to the IL ICES Chapter Representative.

Completed application must be received no later than May 25, 2019.

Please print or type:

Name__________________________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zipcode__________________________________________________________

Email address_____________________________________ Phone_______________________

ICES member # ________ expiration date _______(must be an IL ICES Member)

How long have you been a member?______ Are you a student?___ a cake decorating teacher? _____

Do you consider yourself a casual decorator? ______ Or a career decorator? _________

TELL WHY YOU WANT TO FURTHER YOUR CAKE DECORATING SKILLS. Use extra sheet of paper if necessary.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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LIST CLASSES TAKEN IN CAKE DECORATING ( if any, )

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE LIST CLASS/CLASSES THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TAKING.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Have you been awarded an ICES scholarship, either from IL ICES or ICES? Yes_____No_____

If yes, when did you receive it and what class/classes did you take or were you not able to use it?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

If awarded, this scholarship must be used within one year from date issued. The recipient agrees to demonstrate their new skills at an IL Day of Sharing within one year from the date of the awarded class. Once that demonstration, which should be approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour long, is completed and original receipts provided, then the monetary scholarship will be awarded.

I agree to abide by the decision of the IL ICES Chapter and will adhere to the rules set forth by this chapter.

Signature of applicant______________________________________Date__________________

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE IL ICES Chapter Representative Must be received no later than May 25, 2019.

Mary Gavenda- IL ICES Chapter Rep

10 Paso Fino

Lemont, IL 60439-9748

Or scan and email your completed form to mgsoffice@aol.com

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Illinois ICES Chapter Board & Committee Members

IL ICES Chapter Rep Mary Gavenda 630-257-7008 & 630-728-0285 mgsoffice@aol.com

Central IL Alternate Linda Kelsey 815-223-9276 kelseykake@aol.com

Chicago South Central Donna Wagner 630-306-0704 prwdj@yahoo.com

Chicago North Alternate Kathy Cherie 847-849-0549 cakedujour@comcast.net

Northern Illinois Alternate Pam Eggum 847-741-3819 & 847-456-2942 peggum1@hotmail.com

Treasurer Denise Chambliss 813-690-4071 Denise.chambliss1031@gmail.com

Secretary Lyn Gray lyngray0612@gmail.com

E-mail/Membership Coordinator Debbie Friedman 847-291-9355 idf2@comcast.net &

Newsletter Editor Mary Buscemi 708-417-1902 marybuscemi1@gmail.com

Website Coordinator Ellen Pommes website@illinoisices.com

Instragram Coordinator Ryne Thacker rynethacker23@gmail.com

Facebook Coordinator Jessica Kuklinski collierconfections@gmail.com

Luscious Lemon Cake—Southern Living

8 egg yolks

3/4 cup butter, softened

1 1/4 cups sugar

2 1/2 cups cake flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup milk

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 375°. Beat egg yolks at high speed with an electric mixer 4 minutes or until thick and pale. Beat butter at medium speed until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add beaten egg yolks, beat-ing well.

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter

mixture alternately with ¾ cup milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Stir in 1 tsp. lemon zest, 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice, and 1 tsp. vanilla. Spoon batter into 3 greased and floured 8-inch round cake pans.

Bake at 375° for 12 to 17 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks and let cool 1 hour or until completely cool.

Spread Luscious Lemon Frosting between layers of cake. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Luscious Lemon Frosting

1 cup butter, softened

2 teaspoons lemon zest

32 oz powdered sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons half-and-half (optional) Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; stir in lemon zest and juice. (Mixture will appear curdled.) Gradually add sugar; beat at high speed 4 minutes or until spreading consistency. Gradually beat in up to 2 Tbsp. half-and-half, if necessary, for desired con-sistency

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Sunday, June 2, 2019

Early Bird registrations (those eligible for the drawing) must be received by May 21.

Registration Deadline is May 28.

Host: Kathleen Cherie, Chicago North IL Alternate

Cell: 847-849-0549 Email: cakedujour@comcast.net

Name:_______________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________

City, State, Zip________________________________________________

Phone: home__________________________ cell ___________________

Email:_______________________________________________________

Please note any dietary restrictions_____________________________ We’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

ICES Member & immediate family members $30.00 ________

Guest/ Non Member $40.00 ________

Only one individual registration per form.

Check payment can be for more than one registration.

Please make check payable to Illinois ICES and mail form to:

Denise Chambliss, IL ICES Treasurer10210 Sunridge Drive, Naperville, IL 60564-

5820.

You can also register at www.illinoisices.com and use PayPal for your payment.

Illinois ICES Fall Day of Sharing Registration Form