Potential Dame,
We are pleased that you are considering applying for membership in Les Dames d'Escoffier, Cleveland chapter. Our members are professional women in the food, beverage, and related industries. All are women of achievement, leaders in their fields as well as communities, each with a minimum of five years experience. The goal of our chapter is to carry out the mission of our parent organization: to educate, advocate and donate; to assist and promote women in the professions of food, wine and hospitality; and to participate in Green Tables, LDEI’s Civic Agriculture and Garden Initiative, aimed at helping consumers of all ages better understand the link between farming and eating. In addition we provide opportunities for our members and their guests to socialize, network, and learn.
Through our activities, chapter members share their knowledge and expertise with one another, our industry and with the general public, and raise funds to support mission-related philanthropic projects.
Membership in Les Dames d'Escoffier Cleveland is limited to qualified women living and working in Ohio and is by invitation only.
Obligations of Membership
Must attend at least half of the chapter meetings (meetings are every other month) plus the annual meeting held in September, must serve on a committee and must be involved in the fundraiser, either as a participant or with monetary involvement.
Annual dues are $135.00 ($85 for national and $50 for Cleveland).
Please complete the 2 attached applications for membership. (Local and National)
· The Cleveland Chapter Application Form (pages 2-3) is for our local chapter
and must be completed in full.
· The LDEI New Member Form (page 4) and 50-word bio is required for the national organization and provides information for listing in the national directory.
Please return both completed forms. You may scan and send via e-mail, fax or send via US mail.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of Les Dames d'Escoffier. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or your sponsor.
Sincerely,
Carmella Fragassi
La Campagna Restaurant
27337 Detroit Rd.
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 871-1771
Les Dames d'Escoffier, Cleveland Chapter
Application Form (Please print or type)
Name:
Residence:
Phone: Fax: E-Mail:
PROFESSIONAL
Business Name:
Job Title:
Address:
Phone: Fax: E-Mail:
Name of LDEI chapter sponsor:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Please attach a resume, which encompasses professional experience, education, professional honors, awards, and books or other publications.
Are you actively employed, currently hold a substantial position, and have worked full time for a minimum of five years in the food, fine beverages, or hospitality industries?
Yes ____ No ____
Please list how you have made contributions through various volunteer activities?
Please list memberships in other food and/or wine professional organizations.
Why do you wish to become a member of Les Dames d'Escoffier?
How do you feel you can contribute to Les Dames d'Escoffier?
Here's your chance to brag! Please share with us in a couple of sentences a highlight or something interesting about your professional career.
Have you served on any committees as a member of other organizations? Please list the committees and describe your responsibilities.
Have you been involved with fund raising activities? Please describe your participation.
Please list three professional references (with contact numbers, phone and e-mail) other than members of Les Dames d'Escoffier Cleveland.
Please list any members of Les Dames d'Escoffier in this chapter or other chapters that you know (other than your sponsor).
The undersigned hereby declares that all above information is accurate and she understands and will comply with the Obligations of Membership, will adhere strictly to the code of ethics of
Les Dames d'Escoffier (http://www.ldei.org/index.php?com=aboutus&c=code_of_ethics) and will undertake to respect it in spirit as well as in content.
Name: ______
Signature: ______
Date: ______
7/28/16
LDEI New Member Form Date:
Middle Name
Last Name:
Chapter:
Company:
Title:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip/Postal Code:
Country:
Home Phone:
Mobile:
Work Phone:
Work Fax:
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Member Since:
Descriptive Bio: Please attach your bio (50 words or less).
Bios exceeding 50 words will be edited.
Below is the list of professions used in the membership directory. Please check the three that best describe you.
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Food Preparation
o 1. Chef
o 2. Pastry chef
o 3. Personal chef
o 4. Caterer
Recipe
o 5. Recipe developer/tester
o 6. Test kitchen
Food Education
o 7. Avocational culinary educator
o 8. Vocational culinary educator
o 9. Food historian/researcher
o 10. Culinary tours
Food/Beverage Production/Distribution
o 11. Wine and spirits
o 12. Food manufacturing
Food/Beverage Sales
o 13. Retail sales
o 14 Foodservice sales
Hospitality/Lodging
o 15. Hotel/Motel
o 16. Private Club
Food Science
o 17. Registered dietitian
o 18. Degreed nutritionist
o 19. Home economist
o 20. Product developer
o 21. Research chef
o 22. Food scientist
Publishing
o 23. Book author
o 24. Book editor/publisher
Media - Print
o 25. Magazine staff writer/editor
o 26. Newspaper staff writer/editor
o 27. Syndicated columnist
o 28. Freelance writer/editor
o 29. Internet writer/editor
Media – Broadcast
o 30. TV show host/producer
o 31. Radio show host/producer
Visual Arts
o 32. Photographer
o 33. Food stylist
Marketing
o 34. Public relations
o 35. Advertising
o 36. Consumer affairs
o 37. Marketing professional
o 38. Events/conference planner
Other
o 39. Restaurateur
Mail or email to: Carmella Fragassi
La Campagna Restaurant
27337 Detroit Rd.
Westlake, OH 44145
| (440) 871-1771
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