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PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBER RECEPTION MARCH 12
Come and meet this year's prospective new members. It is a good opportunity to share your experiences as a Dame and learn about how our guests might bring their skills, energies and enthusiasm to our chapter and help with our mission. TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: The home of Lori Gardner, 13521 Coachlamp Lane, Silver Spring, MD RSVP: Email membership@lesdamesdc.org
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DAMES WHO READ: DAMES ONLY BOOK CLUB
DATE: Monday, March 9 TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: The home of Eileen Dykes, 14636 Pommel Dr., Rockville, MD 20850 RSVP: eileendykes@gmail.com BOOK SELECTION: Milk! by Mark Kurlansky PRICE: Free. The host provides refreshments Come and meet this year's prospective new members. It is a good opportunity to share your experiences as a Dame and learn about how our guests might bring their skills, energies and enthusiasm to our chapter and help with our mission.
DATE: March 12 TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: The home of Lori Gardner, 13521 Coachlamp Lane, Silver Spring, MD RSVP: Email membership@lesdamesdc.org Professional Development Webinar: The Ins and Outs of Influencer Marketing, February 27 at 3 p.m.2/10/2020 Les Dames DC Professional Development Webinar: The Ins and Outs of Influencer Marketing February 27, 2020 from 3-4 p.m. Join us for an informative webinar with influencer marketing expert Casey Benedict of Kitchen PLAY. DATE: Thursday, February 27, 2020 TIME: 3 to 4 p.m. RSVP: Register in advance using this link https://zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Mtc-6ppjku_2RJx8bTWdpCWPPpuc5Qgg COST: This event is free for Les Dames members and $10 for the general public. This webinar has been organized by DC Dame Aviva Goldfarb. NOTE: The capacity for the webinar is 100. We will open it to the general public on February 17, so please register now before it fills up. This one-hour webinar will cover:
Casey will also leave time to answer your specific questions. About our speaker: As founder and CEO of Kitchen PLAY, Casey Benedict has been at the leading edge of influencer marketing since 2010. She has guided many of the world's top brands, agencies and agricultural boards in successfully navigating the ever-changing world of influencer marketing while developing effective strategies to drive their growth. Casey has built a community of more than 2,000 culinary influencers across the globe and her groundbreaking conferences have brought together major brands including KitchenAid, Calphalon, OXO, Sun-Maid, California Avocados, Sugar in the Raw, US Potatoes (and many more), to move the industry forward through education and connection.  Professional Development Webinar - The Ins and Outs of Influencer Marketing - February 27 at 3pm2/6/2020 LES DAMES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEBINAR: The Ins and Outs of Influencer Marketing This one-hour webinar will cover: why work with influencers, and some success stories; how to determine which influencers are a good fit for your company and goals; how to vet influencers you find (or who find you); how to work with influencers; negotiating dos and don'ts with influencers to get the most ROI and avoid costly mistakes. Speaker Casey Benedict will also leave time to answer your questions. As founder and CEO of Kitchen PLAY, Benedict has been at the leading edge of influencer marketing since 2010. She has guided many of the world's top brands, agencies and agricultural boards in successfully navigating the ever-changing world of influencer marketing while developing effective strategies to drive their growth. Benedict has built a community of over 2,000 culinary influencers across the globe and her groundbreaking conferences have brought together major brands including KitchenAid, Calphalon, OXO, Sun-Maid, California Avocados, Sugar in the Raw, US Potatoes to move the industry forward through education and connection. DATE: Thursday, February 27 TIME: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. PLACE: ZOOM online platform. More information on how to connect through ZOOM under RSVP. PRICE: Free for Les Dames Members, $10 for the general public RSVP: Click here to register. Note, the maximum capacity for the webinar is 100. We will open it to the general public next week, so please register now if you are interested before it fills up. GUIDED TOUR OF PARK VIEW FARMERS MARKET AT HOOK HALL - DAMES AND PROSPECTIVE NEW DAMES
Join us for a special tour of this year-round Sunday market which opened January 12 and is a first for this neighborhood. It connects local farmers, growers and producers to local consumers in the Park View, Petworth, Columbia Heights and surrounding communities. Park View Farmers Market features the largest meat and seafood counter in Northwest DC and will grow to more than 30 vendors who represent some of the best farmers, growers and producers in the region. Vendors have been carefully curated for the dedication they demonstrate in connecting people to healthier food. Market products will include fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood, meat, eggs, honey, bread, pastries, and plant and meat-based prepared foods. The venue at Hook Hall is one of the finest in the city and the perfect backdrop for a farmers market. With beautiful covered outdoor space, grand indoor space and a full-service bar, it truly is a community gathering spot. DATE: Sunday, February 9 TIME: Between 9:00 a.m.and 2:00 p.m. More detailed info to come regarding meeting time and spot. PLACE: Park View Farmers Market at Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Avenue NW. RSVP: More information to come soon. DAMES WHO DINE
Join us for dinner and a tour of Savor at Studio 3807, Prince George's County's first artisanal food hall. It is the brainchild of business attorney and food entrepreneur April N. Richardson, Esq. and Peter Siegel, a socially conscious developer, who partnered to bring this exciting opportunity to PG County. Before we eat, we will tour the artist studios next door which houses about 25 pieces of amazing art from local artists. Savor boasts over 8,000 square feet of space designed for the community to eat and meet. It will feature local culinary artists who will create mini-restaurants, an indoor farmers market, an artisans market and a commercial kitchen for emerging food talent to rent. In addition, you will find pop ups where new food concepts can be tested and a stage for live music performances. As a committed supporter of the arts and community, Savor offers an exciting culinary space so residents and neighbors can explore a variety of exciting local culinary options. DATE: January 11, 2020 TIME: 12:00 p.m. PLACE: Savor Food Hall 3809 Rhode island Ave, in Brentwood, MD. RSVP: Click here to sign up. PARKING: Neighborhood parking is limited. More transportation information to come. We are looking for a Dame to assist with our social media as part of the Communications committee. She will post on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter promoting our events, give shout outs for Dame "sightings" at non-Dame events and post photos taken at our and non-Dame events. This volunteer will work with Vice President of Communications Jill Collins. Please contact Jill if you are interested in doing this important job.
SAVE THE DATE - WINTER POTLUCK
DATE: Sunday, January 19, 2020 TIME: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. PLACE: The home of Linda Roth, 4019 Lorcum Lane, Arlington, Virginia 22207 PRICE: Free, bring an appetizer, entree, or dessert to share. We will send out a link soon where you can register through SignUpGenius to let us know you can come and what you would like to bring. DIRECTIONS: Linda's home is located at the intersection of Randolph Road and Lorcom Lane. There is street parking on Lorcom Lane, and an entrance by the gate that leads directly to the kitchen. There is also street parking on Randolph Road where the front door is, close to the dining room. Both entrances are good to use. METRO: The closest metro stop is Virginia Square. From there walk .4 mile to North Quincy Street and 10th Street North. Take the #53A Bus towards East Falls Church Metro. Get off at Military Road and North Lorcom Lane. Walk .1 mile to the intersection of Lorcom Lane and Randolph Road. DC DAMES MEMBER-TO-MEMBER KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE
A series of Dames-Only events with our members sharing their skills INSTAGRAM FOR BUSINESS If you have a business or product to promote, knowing how to use Instagram can help you grow. It is not just about selling; it is building a brand, telling a story and engaging with prospects. We are bringing in an expert to help us on this one. LaShondra Booker is the Founder and CEO of Raspberry Social, a Digital Marketing Consultancy dedicated to designing social media strategy and increasing engagement. She has over 10 years of experience implementing successful strategies for local restaurants, caterers and food industry professionals. Instagram Tips and Tricks with LaShondra Booker Light Snacks DATE: December 2 TIME: 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. PLACE: Home of Deb Lindsey, 11909 Falkirk Drive, Potomac, MD 20854. Plenty of street parking. RSVP: membership@lesdamesdc.org Maximize the value of this program by including questions about Instagram when you RSVP, along with your Instagram handle. PRICE: $10 (pay at the event) |
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