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The IAICDV is dedicated to the education and communication of responsible and ethical practices in the ice cream distributing and vending industry, and strives to promote and enhance the quality, image for safe ice cream vending to ensure the future success of the industry. We strive to create continuous improvement and are at the forefront of new initiatives to strengthen our industry. Click on the video link below and take a peek to discover what we are all about!

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Solving the debt crisis, one ice cream bar at a time

Many Americans watched with interest and ire the rancorous discussions last week among legislators who were negotiating a last-minute solution to the country's debt crisis. Guy Berliner, president of Berliner Specialty Distributors, a major distributor of ice cream novelties, was one of them. Concerned that the negotiations were leaving a bad taste in the mouths of Americans about how business is conducted in Washington, Berliner decided to act.

"I brought our classic Good Humor truck close to the U.S. Capitol and gave away thousands of pieces of ice cream to all Democrats, Republicans, Tea Party members, Libertarians, everyone, except those negotiating the deal. They don't get any until they agree on a plan," Berliner said. "My thinking is when members of Congress look outside and see everyone enjoying ice cream and see the sign that says they don't get any until a deal is done, this will force them to compromise and agree on a deal."

CNN and CBS-TV included coverage of the ice cream giveaway and interviewed Berliner, who said he would return to Capitol Hill as soon as Congress reached agreement. The House of Representatives voted Monday to accept the latest compromise, and the Senate passed the bill yesterday.

"Now that the deal is done, I want to keep my promise and head back to the capital and fulfill my end of the deal: free ice cream for all, including those who worked on the deal," said Berliner.

Berliner Specialty Distributors is a long standing member of the IAICDV and one of the largest distributors of Good Humor, Popsicle, Ben & Jerry’s, Klondike & Breyer’s novelties as well as Dove Bars, Snickers & Well’s Blue Bunny ice cream.

A Letter from Mike Johnston, IAICDV President 

We have just returned from the 2011 convention held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

 For those of you that attended, we hope your experience was positive and that you were able to take away a few good ideas that will help you in the continued success of your business.

A special thank you to our sponsors, exhibitors, and also to the Executive Board for all of their help!

We awarded the first ever Doctorate of Ice Cream Vending and inducted several individuals into the Hall of Fame.

We were excited to see many new exhibitors and many old friends!

We attended workshops on social media and distribution efficiencies and had guest speakers covering topics on how to protect your business from fraud and also a great presentation on how the Internet can positively impact your business.

All in all it was a very busy week full of lots of excitement and great ideas on how to improve and increase your business.

We will all have the opportunity to continue the momentum next year and share our successes at the Turnberry Isle Miami. Make sure you mark your calendars and save the date for November 5-8, 2012!

Finally, I want to wish all of you a Happy and Prosperous Holiday season.

Michael Johnston
IAICDV President
Southern Ice Cream Corporation