Thanks for tuning in to Candymail . . . Happy New Year . . . and many thanks for your holiday greetings, good wishes, and gifts of appreciation last month!



September Philly Show returns to

Atlantic City, NJ, September 14-16

Mark your calendars for September 14-16, 2025 for the next Philadelphia National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show. It will take place at Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City, NJ. While the board of directors made a decision to not have a winter show this year, they will be back in Atlantic City for the September event.

Check it out, or register to attend at https://www.phillycandyshows.com/attend-atlantic-city-nj

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Five hundred bags of candy sweeten holidays

for hospital patients and SMOP residents

Five AACT candy helper girls gave it their best effort in assembling close to 500 candy bags. The bags were delivered last month by AACT, to Shriners Hospital and St. Mary's of Providence. Both organizations sent their hearty appreciations for their holiday gifts.

But you must know that AACT Chicago Section couldn't do this without the generous donations from Primrose Candy, Mars, American Licorice, Long Grove Confections, Blommer Chocolate, Spangler and Synergy.

Photo courtesy of AACT

Volunteer Sandy Murphy and her energetic candy helpers assembled approximately 500 candy bags. That's alot of candy!

A big thank you to all. 

You are invited

The Chicago Chapter of the AACT invites you to St. Mary of Providence's 17th Annual Valentine's Day Candy Making Event! Wednesday, February 26, 2025. 

“We have the privilege of making candy and sweet projects with the residents of St. Mary of Providence, home for the mentally handicapped. There are about 90 residents who will be participating with 20 staff and Sisters to assist.”



1:30 PM 3:20 PM 6:00 PM

St. Mary of Providence

4200 N. Austin Ave Chicago, IL 60634

Contact: murphysandra722@gmail.com

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Celebrating Lunar New Year with feasts, flavors

Today, Wednesday, January 29 is the start of Lunar New Year. Did you know baked Turnip Cake brings good luck and good taste to celebrants’ palates?



Photo courtesy of cnn.com

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Educational Outreach:

Help keep Candy School at UW-Madison alive

We are currently at risk of losing our beloved 'Candy School’ so have organized the Confectionery Education Endowment (CEE) fund. The key purpose of this fund is to sustain and grow the 60+ year legacy of educating the confectionery industry into perpetuity. Current benefits of the UW-Madison confectionery centered agenda include:

·     2-week confectionery technology course (Candy School)

·     Related short courses (currently Gummies & Jellies and Candy Basics).

·     Graduate research projects & internships

·      Graduate & undergraduate confectionery classes

The industry has been very fortunate to have dedicated volunteer staff at the University of Wisconsin for more than 60 years. It is necessary at this time to secure the program’s future with paid UW staff.

The CEE Fund will secure the future of these confectionery activities by funding part of a faculty member to manage the program and associated costs of equipment, supplies, travel, etc.

Donations are rolling in, however Candy School (and associated programs) is at risk. We are asking for help! To learn more, please contact us for further information and donate.

Kristi Sufferling (Kristi.sufferling@outlook.com)

Randy Hofberger (rdcandyc@wi.rr.com)

Judy Cooley (cooleycandy@icloud.com)

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Thanks again for tuning in . . .

Yours Truly,

Pat Magee

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