TKE History: Frater Reagan Decrees July National Ice Cream Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In 1984, Frater and President Ronald Reagan of Iota Chapter (Eureka College) designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. He recognized ice cream as a fun and nutritious food that is enjoyed by a full 90% of the nation's population. In the proclamation, Frater Reagan called for all people of the United States to observe these events with "appropriate ceremonies and activities."

The International Ice Cream Association (IICA) encourages retailers and consumers to celebrate July as National Ice Cream Month. In 2007, National Ice Cream Day will be Sunday, July 15.

The U.S. ice cream industry generates more than $21 billion in annual sales and provides jobs for thousands of citizens. About 9% of all the milk produced by U.S. dairy farmers is used to produce ice cream, contributing significantly to the economic well-being of the nation's dairy industry.

The 40th president of the United States, Frater Reagan served as chairman of the Grand Prytanis Advisory Committee and offered his talents in the production of the "Fraternity for Life" film and the "Above All Else...TKE" recruitment video. He is a recipient of the Teke Alumnus of the Year Award and in 1984 received the Fraternity's highest honor, the Order of the Golden Eagle Award. He was a charter member of the Life Loyal Teke program.

Adapted from National Dairy Association Press Release. If you would like to see your chapter news here, contact Communications Coordinator Tom McAninch.