How to Join ICES
Membership Gives You All Of This:
Annual Sharing Show & Convention
At this yearly event you will be
able to see and experience:
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Beautiful displays of sugar art produced by members from all around the world |
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A variety of demonstrations on techniques and methods, both innovative and tried-and-true at beginner through advanced levels |
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The very latest in cake decorating products, tools, and supplies from vendors from around the world |
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The opportunity to meet and talk with authors of books about cake decorating and confectionery arts |
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A membership meeting and installation of new officers |
For more on Annual Sharing Shows & Conventions, see Coming Events.
Local Sharing Events
Local representatives are elected or appointed each year to help spread the art of cake decorating around the world. Throughout the year these representatives conduct meetings, get-togethers and Days of Sharing for their members. At these events you will meet other decorators from your area, see demonstrations and often participate in contests and other hands-on activities.
For more on Local Sharing Events, see Coming Events.
Newsletters
You will receive the ICES newsletter eleven times a year. It is designed to keep you informed about cake shows, classes, ICES events, and cake decorating ideas. Featured are color photos of cakes that were displayed at the most recent annual sharing show and convention. All ICES members are encouraged to share recipes, hints, patterns and photos for use in the newsletter.
Newsletters are also published by the local representatives. These newsletters will keep you up-to-date on people and events in your area.
Networking
At all ICES events you will have the opportunity to be with other people--men, women, and children--who share your love of cake decorating and the confectionery arts. Our members run the gamut from beginner to professional level, from homemakers who occasionally bake cakes for their families to bakery professionals.
Scholarship
ICES promotes the art of cake decorating by awarding one or more annual scholarships to applicants deemed most likely to develop and promote the art form. Contact your local representative for a scholarship application.
Publications
Are you putting on a local cake show? "Best of Show" and "Best of Division" certificates are available free from ICES upon request. ICES membership brochures and publicity posters for upcoming conventions are available as well. Informative booklets on starting a cake club or organizing a cake show are also available for a small fee.
Hall of Fame
ICES honors cake decorators who have contributed significantly to this art by inducting them into the Hall of Fame. As an ICES member you can nominate people for this honor, and you may meet many of these "stars" of the cake decorating art, as they often attend the annual sharing shows.
Annual Dues (current at time of last update to
site – please verify price at www.ices.org)
International Member ---- $75.00 per year (in US funds)
Associate Member ---- $25.00 per year
If you are interested in joining ICES, you may do
so online
LINKS
What is ICES and a ‘Days of Sharing’
Photo’s
– DOS Events & Member Creations
Upcoming Events – DOS, Classes,
Shows, and More
Links to Our Members Websites How to Become a Member
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