IAICV Scholarship Funds Background

Doc Abernethy Memorial Scholarship Fund

In the ice cream industry, the name "Doc Abernethy" is synonymous with creativity and vision. During his thirty-six years in the business, Doc introduced a string of novelty innovations, from the Bomb Pop introduced in 1958, to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. By the 1980s, the country was ready for a good fruit and juice bar, so Doc created it - launching the Dole Frozen Dessert Business. Next came Pink Panther, Ghostbusters and the hugely successful Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles program.

As a charter member of the IAICV, Doc was a key figure in the Association's development, and a devoted supporter of the Association. In 1990, a scholarship was established in his name, supported by an initial grant from Doc's colleagues at Merritt Foods. In 1991, Doc was named an honorary director of the Association. His kindness, charisma and creativity will be greatly missed, but not forgotten.

Manny Ginsberg Scholarship Fund

As a teenager, Manny Ginsberg began selling ice cream from a shoulder box on Revere Beach. In the summer of 1947, he built his first ice cream vending pick-up truck. Over the years, Manny proceeded to build a very large and diversified mobile street vending and wholesale distribution company, now known as New England Frozen Foods, Inc. based in Southborough, Massachusetts. Manny pioneered the concept of the inside sales ice cream truck as we know it today.

Through his vision, energy and determination, Manny was able to create opportunities for many people to be in business for themselves. Manny has been involved in numerous civic, charitable and industry-related causes pertaining to his belief in the American Dream.

IAICV General Scholarship Fund

The IAICV General Scholarship Fund is designed to help members of the IAICV with business development. The scholarships are awarded to individuals who, by their hard work, perseverance and dedication to the entrepreneurial spirit, have made a significant contribution to their community, company, company, the ice cream vending industry, and their future success. The IAICV General Scholarship Fund is supported by the Association, and through donations from IAICV member companies.

Al Reynolds Scholarship Fund

Al Reynolds is a founding member of the International Association of Ice Cream Vendors. He has been an influential figure in the vending business for decades. He began selling ice cream in the Bronx in 1947, and spent forty-four years working for Good Humor before his retirement in 1991. He was president of the IAICV from 1974 to 1976, and once again in 1982. He now serves as an honorary director.

Jim Roberts Scholarship Fund
Jim Roberts has been a member of IAICV for the past 15 years, even though there is no monetary incentive for him to be associated in our trade organization. He joined us out of his sense of service in the early 1980's and his wisdom and judgment have been instrumental in effectively solving business and individual problems for many vendors across the United States. He has been a great advocate of our business outside of this Association and his expertise is greatly appreciated.

Congratulations to our 2008 Scholarship Winners!

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