In 1976, the International Cake Exploration Societe was founded in Monroe, Michigan,at the National EXPLO Cake Show sponsored by Betty Jo Steinman.

The Board of Directors and Executive Officers are elected by the membership at the annual ICES Cake Show and Convention.  Local representatives are elected or appointed each year to help spread the SHARING and CARING of cake decorating around the world.

Meetings, get togethers, and "Days of Sharing" are held throughout the year wherever members reside ...  United States, Canada,  Australia, Guatemala, Philippines, Indonesia, Mexico, Japan, Malaysia, India, England, Bahamas, Greece, Honduras, Iran, Peru, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, France, Germany, Hong Kong,  Northern Ireland, Northern Antilles, New Zealand, Republic of China, Republic of Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Switzerland, Venezuela, Zimbabwe and more...