Fall 2014 Newsletter - International Cake Exploration Societé

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Tennessee ICES Chapter August 2014 Newsletter
Letter from our State Representative
Dear Fellow TN ICES Members,
I wish I could say that I just returned from the 2014 ICES Convention in Albuquerque, NM, but that was not
to be. On the Saturday before Convention, I had traveled to New Mexico, with Mary Jo Manis, Glenda Tant
and Leah Langford. We were enjoying touring Taos and Santa Fe, when I received a message concerning a
medical emergency for my husband. My friends rushed me back to Albuquerque to catch the next flight
home. After a stay in ICU and the hospital, my husband, Courley, is home and doing well. Thanks go to True
Friends that cut their vacation time short to help me get home as quickly as possible to be with him and the
family. I’m looking forward to their sharing what they learned at the Convention.
We have a great day planned for the Fall TN ICES Day of Sharing, October 5, 2014. The new location,
Uptown Delights and Events, at 414 Wilson Avenue in Tullahoma, Tennessee, has plenty of room for
demonstrations, lunch, displays and vendors. Directions: From I-24, take exit 111, toward McMinnville/TN
55, go 12.1 miles, turn right onto S Jackson for 1 mile, turn left onto Wilson Avenue and you will see
Uptown Delights and Events on the right. If you go past Craft Lane you have gone too far.
Are you interested in a bargain or making some money with those unused or duplicate items in your bakery
or cake room? We have a solution for both. We are planning a members’ FALL CUPBOARD SALE. For $10
you can rent a table and chair for your own “CUPBOARD SALE.” Set up time is 8 to 9 a.m. Even if you’re
not interested in selling anything, be sure you bring a little extra money for the bargains. There will be time
for shopping during the day.
Take a mini vacation, enjoy time with cake friends, go shopping or antiquing - come in Friday or Saturday
and stay at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites, 2030 N Jackson St in Tullahoma, just a short distance from
Uptown Delights and Events. The hotel has complimentary parking, hot breakfast buffet, free HSIA, 24 hour
fitness center and indoor saltwater pool. There are many restaurants nearby and “The Walmart” is just
across the street. Make your reservations by calling the Holiday Inn Express and Suites (931-222-1414) and
mention Tennessee ICES to get the special rate of $115 plus tax BEFORE the deadline of September 12,
2014. Directions: From I-24, take exit 111, toward McMinnville/TN 55, go 12.6 miles, turn right on US
41A, and go 2.9 miles. Holiday Inn Express will be on your right.
As I complete my time as your Representative, I want to thank the Board members, Cindy Zoesch,
Secretary, Debra Bittle, Treasurer, and Alternate Reps Tammy Duncan and Leah Langford for their support
and help.
And my final parting request is that each of you consider serving as an elected officer or in some volunteer
position with this organization, whether on a local or national level. I know you will give our incoming
Representative, Jennifer McRoberts and Alternate Representatives, Julie Berryman and Debra Bittle your
full support--including your ideas, talents and time. TN ICES needs YOU!
Claudette Tidwell
Member Spotlight: Heather Longpré
Heather Longpré, our new Class Coordinator, is a graduate of the French Pastry School of Kennedy-King
College, in Chicago, Illinois. She has studied sugar art with Nicholas Lodge, Mike McCarey, Scott Green,
Sebastien Canonne, M.O. F., and Jacquy Pfeiffer, among other very accomplished Chef-Artists. She is
currently studying to become a professional chocolatier.
Heather loves to use her skills as a sugar artist to create fun and fantastic cakes and edible art that
showcase chocolate, gumpaste, pastillage, fondant, and poured, pulled and blown sugar sculpture. You can
learn more about Heather on her website: www.EatTheArtPlease.com.
In our last newsletter the Member Spotlight was on Debra Bittle. This fall Debra will be presenting the
demonstration –“A Good Support System.” She will talk about PVC pipe and fittings, building your own base
that holds the supports and making sure it WILL support the cake. Other ideas incorporated in the
demonstration will be using the structure when you’re adding the “extreme” elements, keeping the support
structure sound, how to strengthen a weak support and some of the power tools she uses. Debra will be
talking about ways you can adapt these techniques to your special needs. You don’t want to miss this
demonstration.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the TN ICES Survey! Your thoughts and ideas are
very important, and this survey will help with future planning. Surprise! We learned that
everyone would like to meet closer to home. The survey also showed:
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68% preferred to meet in March and October, with April and September as the next
favorite months.
53% chose Sunday as the most convenient meeting day.
There is interest in several different mediums: buttercream and modeling chocolate 84%, fondant - 74% and royal icing techniques - 53%.
The most interest is in sculpting figures. The following skills are listed from the most
interest to the least interest: sculpting cake, cake construction, gumpaste, advanced
piping, intermediate piping, and basic piping.
This newsletter comes to you in a compact format this month. Family and business issues
prevented us from publishing it in its usual form. Claudette Tidwell, State Rep.
Tentative Schedule for October 2014 TN ICES Day of Sharing
8 – 9 a.m.
Set- up time and registration
9 - 9:45 a.m.
Business meeting
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Demonstration “FILLINGS- BASIC AND BEYOND” - Heather Longpre`
11:30 - Noon
Convention Highlights – Break and Shopping Time
Noon – 1 p.m.
Lunch
1 – 2 p.m.
Demonstration “A GOOD SUPPORT SYSTEM” - Debra Bittle
2 - 2:30 p.m.
Convention Highlights - Break and Shopping Time
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Demonstration “CHOCOLATE SHOES” - Liz Carson
3:30 – 4 p.m.
Shopping Time
WEST TENNESSEE ICES
Just Announced: Kid’s Cake Class in Memphis
When:
September 20th, from 9 a.m. until noon
Where:
Forestview Church of Christ, 5425 North Watkins, Memphis, TN
We will provide all supplies, but you can bring an apron if you like. Each child will go home with a “Mouse
House “and 2 or 3 cupcakes they have decorated. Please contact Debra Bittle at dgsbittle@yahoo.com or
901-497-1094 if you will be attending so we can make sure we have enough supplies.
Debra is also working on a West TN Sugar Play Day, using Icing Images’ DecoGel .
If you can help with the kid’s class or you are interested in a West TN Sugar Play Day, contact Debra Bittle at
dgsbittle@yahoo.com or 901-497-1094.
Spring Silent Auction Proceeds
We were able to raise almost $300 last spring in our Second Annual Silent Auction. There
was around $200 left from the 2013 auction proceeds that was not claimed last year. This
means that we have a total of $528 to be divided between those who attended Convention
this year. It’s my understanding that there were a total of five attendees – which means the
money we raised will be VERY helpful for those who were able to make the trip! Since that
was the purpose of hosting the silent auction – here’s a pat on the back to all of you for
such a fine job!
TN ICES FINANCIAL REPORT
June 30, 2014
Beginning Bank Balance
$6,080.68
Income:
ICES Activity Allotment
Class Fees
DOS Fees
Raffle (SIMI Cake sugar piece)
Auction, plus monies not collected
Reservation monies returned (State Park)
Returned check fee
Monies from hotel drinks
$ 412.00
3,181.00
920.00
70.00
528.00
490.14
40.00
4.00
Total Income (Revenues):
$5,645.14
Expenses:
Mid-year reimbursements
Website hosting and domain name
DOS expenses
Class/Instructor fees
Vendor room
Bank charges (ret ck and deposit slips)
$ 369.00
210.00
604.13
3,227.38
139.39
77.48
Total Expenses
$4,627.38
Ending Bank Balance
$7,098.44
Respectfully submitted,
Debra S. Bittle, Treasurer
MIDDLE TENNESSEE ICES SUGAR PLAY DAY
GINGERBREAD WORKSHOP
Have you always wanted to make a GINGERBREAD HOUSE but never got around to it
because you needed directions and help? Glenda Tant, who has won several Gingerbread
Competitions, will share ideas, tips and recipes as you have a chance to decorate on
gingerbread.
This FREE event is sponsored by Jan Edens at the Sugar Drop. All decorators, beginners to
advanced, ICES members or non-ICES members are welcome.
Date:
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Time:
2 to 5 PM
Location:
Sugar Drop, 7020 Church Street E, Brentwood, TN
Phone:
615-373-5003
Sugar Drop will be open for your shopping convenience after the meeting.
Supplies needed: One bag of decorating item such as hard candy, cereal, or pretzels (we
will share these items), small spatula, tips, couplers, and hand towel or wipes. Gingerbread
and other supplies will be provided.
Reservations: Call Sugar Drop, 615-373-5003 or contact Claudette Tidwell, by e-mail at
claudt2002@aol.com or 615-356-3746
After the meeting, join other decorators at a local restaurant for a Dutch Treat Dinner.
If you would like to see what happened at previous Sugar Play Days, or learn more about
other TN ICES events, visit www.tnices.org today.
MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF TENNESSEE ICES
HELD AT COMFORT SUITES IN LEBANON TENNESSEE
MARCH 16, 2014
Acting State Representative Claudette Tidwell called the meeting to order. She explained
that she will be Acting Representative for a short time due to the resignation of
Representative Elaine Miller.
Claudette welcomed guests, Simi Cakes, First Timers, members and non-members. She
reviewed the agenda for the day. We will first have a demo by Simi Cakes, lunch will
follow, and then we will have our sugar egg class. She told us we have two vendors across
the hall, Sugar Drop and Tonya Hickey. She encouraged us to bid on the Silent Auction
items.
Claudette introduced the Executive Board, herself as Acting State Representative, Debra
Bittle, Treasurer, Cindy Zoesch, Secretary, Leah Langford, Acting Newsletter Editor. She
explained the Newsletter Editor position is voluntary and we need someone to volunteer for
it. She introduced Heather Longpré, our Class Coordinator, and commented on what a great
job Heather has done. Claudette introduced Darla Davidson, our Webmaster, and said she
has also done a great job.
Cindy read the minutes. Claudette asked for any corrections or additions, there were none.
Heather moved to accept them as read, Debra seconded. The minutes were accepted.
Claudette drew a name for the Early Bird drawing, Liz Carson won the prize, a certificate to
be used for her registration fee to our next Day of Sharing (DOS).
Debra gave the Treasurer’s report. She also reported on the disbursement of the funds from
our last Silent Auction. Claudette explained that we held the first auction during our last
spring DOS to benefit those going to the convention in Lexington, Kentucky. Debra has
some unclaimed money. She read the names of those who have money coming and asked
them to claim it today. Money not claimed today will go back into the Silent Auction fund.
Claudette welcomed First Timers and gave them a gift and some information about ICES.
Old Business:
Claudette thanked Mary Jo Manis for organizing and running the silent auction. Bidding will
stop at 2 pm. Mary Jo encouraged us to bid, saying there is something for everyone.
Claudette said we would be taking breaks during the day, please check out the Silent Auction
and visit the vendors
Claudette talked about our plans for our venue for future meetings. We are having some
difficulty booking with Comfort Suites due to lack of availability, and other hotels that were
investigated are not suitable. Discussion followed. Claudette called for a vote to see if it was
important to our membership to keep the same dates each time for our DOS. There was not a
majority vote to keep the same dates every time. Liz Carson said she has a large venue in
Tullahoma she would be willing to let us use at no cost. Discussion followed regarding the
location. The membership is enthusiastic about this idea. Claudette, Cindy, and Heather will
drive to Tullahoma and check it out.
Claudette talked about the upcoming convention in Albuquerque. Leah said she attended
Mid-Year and there is a lot to do in New Mexico. She gave us some important dates to
remember for registration. The convention dates are July 31 to August 3. There will be 60
demos and 32 classes. Check out ICES.org for all the information.
Jennifer McRoberts also attended Mid-Year as an Acting Representative. She talked about
the theme and has handouts for us. She stated the live cake challenge will be held again. See
her with any questions you might have.
Claudette said we need a Newsletter Editor. Please think about this and let her know if you
are interested in filling this position.
New Business:
Leah told us about one of the benefits of ICES membership, and that is if you are a member
as of April 1, 2014, you are automatically entered into a drawing, to be held at the
convention, for a scholarship award. The amount depends on funds left from last year’s
convention.
Claudette said it was time to elect a new State Representative. Jennifer McRoberts
nominated herself. Liz Carson was nominated by Marvin Carson.
Claudette said that Alternate Representatives are encouraged to organize group activities in
their areas of the state.
Claudette asked each candidate to tell us something about themselves and why they are
seeking the position of State Representative. Liz talked about her cake business and her
passion for mentoring. She would like to encourage people in her area to come together to
support each other. Jennifer talked about her 6 years in ICES and would like to help us
understand the sometimes-complicated by-laws of ICES. She also wants to reach out to
states without a representative.
Claudette told us we also need to elect two Alternate Representatives. Jennifer nominated
Julie Berryman for the Middle Tennessee position. Leah nominated Debra for West
Tennessee Alternate Representative. Cindy and Leah collected the votes.
Claudette announced that Patsy Flowers has had knee surgery recently. Gail Forester’s
brother died. Jureta Gregg has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy.
Please keep them in your thoughts.
Claudette pointed out that we have comment cards on the registration table. We are asking
for input on any suggestions you might have, as well as any demos you can do.
Claudette told us about the Mid Tennessee Play Day in April to be held at the Sugar Drop
cake shop in Brentwood. Julie and Darla will be doing fondant figure modeling. An email
reminder will be sent out regarding this. The plan for the rest of the year is in place. June
will feature cakes for men, bring your ideas. In September Glenda Tant will do a gingerbread
class. In November Jan Eden and Simi Cakes are sponsoring an isomalt class.
Lydia Spencer talked about the Nashville Cake Club that is held at her home on the second
Sunday of each month. April will be a planning meeting. Claudette pointed out that many of
the sugar eggs on display table were made at the last Cake Club meeting.
Claudette said it was time to announce the scholarship winner. She read part of one of the
letters of recommendation. Shari Nance is the winner of the scholarship.
The election results were announced. Jennifer McRoberts is the State Representative. Debra
Bittle is the Alternate for West Tennessee. Julie Berryman is the Mid Tennessee Alternate.
Debra, our current Treasurer, noted that we will need a Treasurer since she has accepted the
position of Alternate Representative. Jennifer McRoberts nominated Leah Langford. Debra
seconded the motion, a vote was taken, Leah was voted in as our new Treasurer.
Laura Grater asked if anyone else is going to the Cookie Convention in Salt Lake City next
weekend. Our members have not heard of this.
Jennifer announced that the convention will be held in Omaha in 2015, Mobile in 2016. She
had some questions about using the Tennessee scholarship at the convention. Claudette said
this will need some further review.
Jennifer had some further announcements from the Mid-year meeting. The deadline for the
newsletter is now the 20th of the month. She also said that a social committee has been
formed, there will be 6 people on the committee. There will be a new program to train ICES
certified judges for cake shows. It is hoped this will be in place in 2015.
Heather talked about our spring 2015 classes; Nick Lodge will be our teacher. Heather wants
to know if our membership is interested in learning more about the chemistry of baking,
fillings, and ingredients. A show of hands confirmed support for this. Heather gave us her
email address and asked members to email her with their thoughts.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Zoesch
Current TN ICES Officers
TN ICES State Rep:
Claudette Tidwell
7544 Lakeview Dr
Nashville, TN 37209-5704
615-356-3746
claudt2002@aol.com
East TN Alternate:
Tammy Duncan
3125 Phillips Flats Rd
Oneida, TN 37841-7220
423-319-7246
tammymduncan@hotmail.com
Secretary:
Cindy Zoesch
533 Hunting Hills Drive
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
615-773-7853
cindyzoesch@comcast.net
Treasurer:
Debra Bittle
1280 Robertson Road
Memphis, TN 38127
901-497-1094
dgsbittle@yahoo.com
Welcome Incoming TN ICES Officers
New State Rep:
Jennifer McRoberts
116 Terri Lane
Oak Ridge, TN 37830-8600
(865) 898-9110
houseofcake@live.com
West TN Alternate:
Debra Bittle
1280 Robertson Road
Memphis, TN 38127-1943
(901) 497-1094
dgsbittle@yahoo.com
Treasurer:
Leah Langford
1960 N Parkway, #904
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 288-3129
Leahcakes4u@yahoo.com
Middle TN Alternate:
Julie Berryman
102A Ellis Lane
Goodlettsville, TN 37072-8500
(615) 364-0349
jawberryman@gmail.com
Dates to Remember:
September 7, 2014:
September 14, 2014:
Middle TN Sugar Play Day, Brentwood, TN
Nashville Cake Club (contact Lydia Spencer, 615-228-3547 or
kakedecorator@bellsouth.net)
September 18, 2014:
West TN Sugar Artist (contact Harriet Cobb, 901-854-1104 or
www.westtnsugarartist.org)
October 5, 2014:
TN ICES Day of Sharing, Tullahoma, TN
October 16, 2014:
West TN Sugar Artists (contact Harriet Cobb, 901-854-1104 or
www.westtnsugarartist.org)
November 9, 2014:
Nashville Cake Club (contact Lydia Spencer, 615-228-3547 or
kakedecorator@bellsouth.net)
March 5-8, 2015:
ICES Midyear Meeting, Mobile, AL
March 15, 2015:
TN ICES Day of Sharing, Tullahoma, TN
March 16-17, 2015:
Class with Chef Nicholas Lodge, Tullahoma, TN
July 30-August 2, 2015: ICES 40th Anniversary Celebration
ICES Convention, Omaha, Nebraska
Tennessee ICES Day of Sharing
REGISTRATION FORM
October 5, 2014
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Registration and Cupboard Sale Set-Up at 8:30 a.m.
Uptown Delights and Events
414 Wilson Avenue
Tullahoma, TN
Phone: 615/443-0027
NAME: _____________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP: ____________________________________________________________________________
PHONE: ____________________________________
FIRST TIMER: YES _____ NO _____
EMAIL: ____________________________________________________________________________________
TN ICES MEMBERS:
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (postmarked by 9/15/14):
$25.00
REGULAR REGISTRATION (postmarked after 9/15/14):
$30.00
NON-MEMBER:
$30.00
STUDENT:
$15.00
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: TN ICES
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
SATURDAY, September 27, 2014
(Registration after this time cannot be assured a meal)
VENDOR REGISTRATION:
The fee for vendor registration during the Day of Sharing is $25. Please complete the following information
and include the fee with your registration.
NAME OF BUSINESS: __________________________________________________________________________
BUSINESS ADDRESS (if different from above):______________________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP: _____________________________________________________________________________
BUSINESS PHONE: ______________________________
FAX: _____________________________
I want to participate in the hands-on sugar eggs demonstration:
YES _____
MAIL REGISTRATION TO:
Cindy Zoesch
533 Hunting Hills Drive
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Phone: 615/773-7853
E-Mail: cindyzoesch@comcast.net
NO _____
Registration Fee:
Vendor Fee:
Cupboard Sale Fee:
$______________
$______________
$______________
Total Enclosed
$______________
CONTACT HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AND SUITES
FOR ROOM RESERVATIONS BEFORE SEPTEMBER 12,
2014 (931/222-1414) AND ASK FOR THE TN ICES RATE OF
$115+TAX PER NIGHT
Tennessee – 2015 Spring Classes
Chef Nicholas Lodge
will bring his expertise and unique teaching
style to Tennessee for this exciting hands-on
class.
You will learn how to create these new trend
wedding and celebration flowers Love-In-A-Mist
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Amaryllis
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Bouvardia
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Lisianthus
Bells of Ireland
in this specially designed two-day class for
Tennessee ICES
Monday March 16 &
Tuesday March 17, 2015
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
See the class
registration form in this
Newsletter for more
information.
THIS CLASS WILL FILL
QUICKLY SO SEND IN
YOUR REGISTRATION
TODAY!
Chef Nicholas Lodge
Little did Nicholas Lodge know that when he
started training to become a pastry chef where
this path would eventually lead him. The field of
sugar art has transported him around the world,
introduced him to Royalty and celebrities and has
opened numerous doors to exotic locations that
most people only dream about.
The author of over a dozen books and fifteen
instructional DVD’s, Nicholas teaches and
demonstrates his unique skills around the world.
Over the years his teaching tours have taken him
to twenty-six different countries, and he has
introduced sugar art into unlikely places such as
India, China and Fiji. He is internationally known,
not only for his unique skills in sugar art, but also
for the quality of his demonstrations and classes,
at which he inspires enthusiasm in everyone who attends. This reputation has also involved him in
judging sugar arts events around the globe and as one of the original judges of Food Network,
“Challenges” television series.
The base of operation for Nicholas is Atlanta, Georgia where his classroom, warehouse and retail
gallery are all located under one roof.
When Nicholas was inducted into the International Cake Exploration Societe (ICES) Hall of Fame in
2001, he was the youngest person ever to receive this honor.
Nicholas is a Chef Instructor at the French Pastry School in Chicago where he is part of the faculty
teaching the sixteen-week cake decorating program, “L’Art of Gâteau.”
Currently, Nicholas is a spokesperson for Albert Uster Imports, and conducts product
demonstration road shows throughout the United States.
In 2010 Nicholas was honored to receive both the Top 10 Cake Artists and Top 10
Pastry Chefs in America Awards. He is the only person to have received both awards in the
same year.
2015 SPRING CLASS REGISTRATION FORM
Nicholas Lodge
March 16 – 17, 2015
9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Uptown Delights and Events
414 Wilson Avenue
Tullahoma, TN 37388
NEW TREND,
WEDDING AND CELEBRATION FLOWERS
Name: ______________________________________
Address:
Phone: ______________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip
ICES Member # ___________
Payment Method:
E-Mail: ________________________________________________
_____ Check _____ Money Order
PLEASE SIGN ME UP FOR THE FOLLOWING:
New Trend, Wedding and Celebration Flowers
(Love-In-A-Mist, Amaryllis, Bouvardia, Lisianthus, Bells of Ireland)
ICES Member OR
Non-ICES Member
_______
_______
Total Enclosed:
$445.00
$495.00
$____________
GET YOUR RESERVATIONS IN NOW. REGISTRATION FORM AND A $100 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED TO HOLD YOUR
SPACE, WITH THE BALANCE DUE IN FULL BY MARCH 1, 2015. COMPLETE THE ATTACHED REGISTRATION FORM AND RETURN TO
ME VIA MAIL OR E-MAIL. I WILL SEND DIRECTIONS TO THE CLASS. CALL OR E-MAIL WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
Heather Longpré
Class Coordinator – Tennessee Chapter of ICES
7 Abbeywood Ct
Nashville, TN 37215-6142
Phone: 615/948-7732
E-mail: letthemeatcupcakes@comcast.net