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Save the date!  October 28, 2019 will be our Autumn General Membership Meeting

8/1/2019

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Monday, October 28, 2019
Autumn General Membership Meeting

Time and location to be determined.
More information to follow soon.

Please note, our Dames general email address has changed. 
You will be receiving emails from info@lesdamesdc.org and can address any questions you have to this email as well. 
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Spring General Membership Meeting, Saturday, June 8th at 10:00 a.m.

5/1/2019

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You are cordially invited to attend our Spring General Membership Meeting (SGMM) on Saturday, June 8 at 1310 Kitchen & Bar, by Jenn Crovato in the Georgetown Inn, 1310 Wisconsin Ave. N.W., Washington D.C.
  • 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting
  • 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. Registration (coffee, mimosas and pastries available)
  • 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. General Membership Meeting
  • 11:30 a.m Buffet Brunch (optional)
PRICE: Meeting: FREE; Brunch $45.00 per person (see menu below)
REGISTRATION:  Registration is a quick, two-part process.  Please click here to register for the meeting (free) and/or to purchase your ticket for the brunch buffet via Eventbrite.  
PROXY:  Attendance, in person, at one general membership meeting per year is a requirement of membership.  If you cannot attend the SGMM, you may ask an attending Dame to serve as your proxy.  You will find your proxy form at  www.lesdamesdc.org or by clicking here.  Please email or send the completed proxy form to Robin Kurtzman (kurtzman4@comcast.net) BEFORE the meeting.  Instructions are on the form.   
PARKING/METRO:  Limited parking is available at the Georgetown Inn for $24.60.  Additional parking is available at the lot across from Cafe Milano on Prospect Street. 
MENU:
BREAKFAST BREADS AND CEREAL
Banana Bread, Mini Cream-filled Bomboloni
Steel Cut Oatmeal (vegan), Coconut Milk, Bananas, Cinnamon
Mini Fruit Yogurt & Hippy Crack Granola Parfaits
Blueberries, Strawberries
FRESH FRUIT
Pineapple, Cantaloupe, Watermelon
MAINS AND SALADS
Individual Shakshuka with Tomato, Feta, Spinach, Eggs
Cold Smoked Bacon
Mini Call Your Mother Bagel & Smoked Salmon Sandwiches
Capers, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Cream Cheese
Kale, Quinoa & Brussels Sprout Salad
Apples, Almonds, Pomegranate, Lemon-honey Vinaigrette
Assorted Avocado Toast & Cashew Coconut Toast
Pomegranate, Toasted Almonds  
BEVERAGES
Mimosas, Coffee, Tea and Juice


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Spring General Membership Meeting and Brunch Buffet - June 8th, 2019

4/19/2019

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Please join us at the SPRING GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING and BRUNCH BUFFET
DATE:  Saturday, June 8, 2019
PLACE:  1310 Kitchen & Bar by Jenn Crovato, the Georgetown Inn, 1310 Wisconsin Ave. N.W., Washington D.C.  
TIMES:  Board Meeting:  8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
               Registration: 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.(Coffee or Mimosa, Pastry)  
               General Membership Meeting:  10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
               Brunch Buffet:  11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
PRICE:  Meeting (free), Brunch is $45/per person (includes menu below, taxes and gratuity)
REGISTRATION:  Registration is a two part, quick process.  Please click here to register for the meeting (free) and/or to purchase your ticket for the brunch buffet on Eventbrite! 
PROXY:  Attendance, in person, at one general membership meeting per year is a requirement of membership.  If you cannot attend the Spring meeting, you may ask an attending Dame to serve as your proxy.  You will find your proxy form at  www.lesdamesdc.org or by clicking here.  Please email or send the completed proxy form to Robin Kurtzman (kurtzman4@comcast.net) BEFORE the meeting.  Instructions are on the form. 
PARKING/METRO:  Limited parking is available at the Georgetown Inn for $24.60.  Additional parking is available at the lot across from Cafe Milano on Prospect Street. 

LES DAMES DC SPRING GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
BRUNCH BUFFET  
 
BREAKFAST BREADS AND CEREAL
Banana Bread, Mini Cream-filled Bomboloni

Steel Cut Oatmeal (vegan), Coconut Milk, Bananas, Cinnamon
Mini Fruit Yogurt & Hippy Crack Granola Parfaits
Blueberries, Strawberries

 
FRESH FRUIT
Pineapple, Cantaloupe, Watermelon

MAINS AND SALADS 
Individual Shakshuka with Tomato, Feta, Spinach, Eggs  
Cold Smoked Bacon
Mini Call Your Mother Bagel & Smoked Salmon Sandwiches
Capers, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Cream Cheese

Kale, Quinoa & Brussels Sprout Salad
Apples, Almonds, Pomegranate, Lemon-honey Vinaigrette  

Assorted Avocado Toast & Cashew Coconut Toast  
Pomegranate, Toasted Almonds   
 
DRINKS 
Mimosas, Coffee, Tea and Juice    

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Spring General Membership Meeting - Saturday, June 8 for breakfast

3/22/2019

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SPRING GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING  - SAVE THE DATE  - JUNE 8  
 
Please mark your calendars to attend our spring general membership meeting and breakfast on Saturday, June 8, at Jenn Crovato's 1310 Kitchen & Bar, in the Georgetown Inn, 1310 Wisconsin Ave. N.W., Washington D.C.   
 
Every LDE-DC Dame must attend at least one general membership meeting per year to remain a member in good standing.
Stay tuned for details.
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Autumn General Membership Meeting and Dinner, Monday,October 1, 2018 at 6:15 pm

9/6/2018

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AUTUMN GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND DINNER
DATE: 
 Monday, October 1
PLACE:  Hollywood East Restaurant, 11160 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, MD 20902
TIMES:  Board Meeting:  4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
               Registration:  5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. with light appetizers
               Meeting:  6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
               Dinner:  8:00 p.m.
PRICE and MENU TO BE DECIDED
REGISTRATION INFORMATION COMING
PROXY:  Attendance, in person, at one general membership meeting per year is a requirement of membership.  If you cannot attend the Autumn meeting, you may ask an attending Dame to serve as your proxy.  You will find your proxy form at www.lesdamesdc.org or by clicking here.  Please email or send the completed proxy form to Robin Kurtzman (kurtzman4@comcast.net) BEFORE the meeting.  Instructions are on the form.
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Spring General Membership Meeting and Luncheon, June 2 at Ris

5/17/2018

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SPRING GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND LUNCHEON
New Member Gift Bags: Highlight your business or simply congratulate our upcoming new members by donating a product or gift card to the new member gift bag. Please contact Julia Rutland at Juliarutland@me.com 


DATE:  Saturday, June 2
PLACE: RIS Restaurant, 2275 L Street, NW., Washington DC  20037. 
TIMES: Board Meeting: 10:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.
              General Membership Registration: 11:30 a.m. (with 
     light appetizers and a welcome glass of bubbly)
              General Membership Meeting: 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. 
              Luncheon: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. 
PRICE and MENU:  Meeting is Free, Lunch is $55 (all inclusive of gratuity). Iced or hot tea courtesy of Laurie Bell, Great Falls Tea Garden. All  other beverages, Dutch treat.
Please choose either Chicken or Vegetarian Entree. Menu below. 
RSVP:  Click here  to register for the MEETING.   
             Click here to register for the LUNCH (Chicken Entree)
             Click here to register for the LUNCH (Vegetarian Entree)

LUNCH MENU

Starter
Spinach, Feta and Strawberries with Almonds, Cucumbers
and Rhubarb Vinaigrette
Entrée  (choice of)
Chicken Milanese on Roasted Potatoes with Grilled Asparagus, Prosciutto, Parmesan, Aioli and Tomato Vinaigrette; 
or
Crown of Cauliflower with Spaghetti Squash, Pine Nuts, Lentils,
Yogurt and Pomegranate
Dessert
Lemon Meringue Pie

Coffee 
Hot Tea and Iced Teas
(teas compliments of Laurie Bell of Great Falls Tea Garden)

PROXY:  Attendance, in person, at one General Membership Meeting per fiscal year is a requirement of membership. If you cannot attend the Spring General Membership Meeting, you may ask an attending Dame to serve as your proxy.  You will find our proxy form at http://www.lesdamesdc.org/lde-dc-documents-and-forms.html 

Please email or send the proxy to Robin Kurtzman BEFORE the Spring General Membership Meeting to kurtzman4@comcast.net 
The instructions are on the form. ​
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Spring General Membership Meeting - June 2

4/18/2018

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SAVE THE DATE - SPRING GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND LUNCHEON
DATE:  Saturday, June 2
PLACE: RIS Restaurant, 2275 L Street, NW., Washington DC  20037. 
TIMES: Board Meeting: 10:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.
              General Membership Registration: 11:30 a.m.
              General Membership Meeting: 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. 
              Luncheon: 1:30 p.m. 
PRICE:   TBD
MENU:  TBD
RSVP:  Coming soon
PROXY:  Attendance, in person, at one General Membership Meeting per fiscal year is a requirement of membership. If you cannot attend the Spring General Membership Meeting, you may ask an attending Dame to serve as your proxy.  You will find our proxy form at http://www.lesdamesdc.org/lde-dc-documents-and-forms.html 

Email or send the proxy to Robin Kurtzman BEFORE the Spring General Membership Meeting to kurtzman4@comcast.net 
The instructions are on the form. ​
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Autumn General Membership Meeting and Dinner, October 10 at Hollywood East Cafe

9/21/2017

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AUTUMN GENERAL  MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND DINNER
DATE:  Tuesday, October 10
TIME:  5:00 p.m. Board Meeting; 6:15 p.m. General Membership Meeting; 7:30 p.m. Dinner
PLACE: Hollywood East Café, Westfield Wheaton, 11160 Veirs Mill Rd, Wheaton, MD 20902
PRICE:  Meeting is FREE. Dinner is $30.00 pp inclusive per menu below. Cash Bar.
PARKING/METRO: Ample free parking is available at the restaurant. Wheaton Metro, 8 minute walk on Reedie Drive to Wheaton Mall.   Entrance is near Macy's.
RSVP:  Click here to register for the MEETING.
RSVP:   Click here to register for the DINNER.
    
Dinner Menu
Dim Sum Assortment: Scallop, Shrimp and Watercress Dumpling, Crystal Vegetable Dumpling and Chicken Ginger Dumpling

Appetizer: Spicy Mussel Casserole 

Entrees: Crispy Shredded Chicken
               Sautéed Snow Pea Leaves with Fresh Garlic
               Beef with Broccoli 
               Sautéed Lobster with Ginger & Scallion
               Vegetable Fried Rice
               Chicken Lo Mein
               Steamed Rice

Dessert: Sesame Ball with Bean Paste
Hot Tea 

A complimentary glass of wine during the reception and another with dinner. A cash bar is available for additional beverages.  ​
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Spring General Membership Meeting and Luncheon, May 6, 2017 at Restaurant Nora

3/30/2017

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Spring General Membership Meeting & Luncheon
 Saturday, May 6, 2017
 
Restaurant Nora
2132 Florida Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008

 11:00 am Registration
11:30 am General Meeting 
12:45 pm Lunch


PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE MEETING AND LUNCH SEPARATELY 
USING THE LINKS PROVIDED BELOW.  

MEETING IS FREE, LUNCH IS $55 (all inclusive)

There are two steps:
  1) Register for the meeting; 
2) Register for the lunch.
MEETING
The meeting is free. Please click here to register for the meeting on Eventbrite so we know you will be attending the meeting. 
METRO/PARKING:   Restaurant Nora is  located north of Dupont Circle at the intersection of Florida and R Streets NW.  The Dupont Circle Metro station's Q Street north exit is just three blocks from the restaurant.  Street parking is available.

LUNCH PRICE: $55 
REGISTRATION BY EVENTBRITE:   Please click here to register for the lunch on Eventbrite. 
REGISTRATION BY MAIL:  If you would like to avoid Eventbrite fees please send a check for $55 payable to Les Dames d'Escoffier and mail to Robin Kurtzman, 7512 Granada Drive, Bethesda, MD  20817.

PLEASE RSVP BY WEDNESDAY,  MAY 3, 2017.

PROXY FORMS  Please click here for a proxy form if you cannot attend the meeting.
MENU

Starters

 Asparagus Soup, Creme Fraiche, Crispy Leeks
or
Baby Lettuces, Strawberries, Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Entrées

Pan Seared Sustainable Salmon, Curry Aioli, 
Black Beluga Lentils, Carrots, Chard
or
       Crispy Amish Chicken Schnitzel, Lingonberry Jam, 
Potato and Green Bean Salads
or
  Ricotta Ravioli, Spinach Sauce, Spring Onion, Tomato, Zucchini 

Desserts
Strawberry Lemon Tart, Whipped Cream, Strawberry Sauce 
or
Austrian Chocolate Almond Cake, Whipped Cream
Wine, Coffee and Tea
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Autumn General Membership Meeting and Dinner, October 10, 2016

9/20/2016

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Autumn General Membership Meeting & Dinner
 
 Monday, October 10, 2016

The Ritz-Carlton
1150 22nd Street NW
Washington, DC 20037

6:00 pm Reception
6:30 pm General Meeting 
7:30 pm Dinner
 

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE MEETING AND DINNER SEPARATELY 
USING THE LINKS PROVIDED BELOW.  

MEETING IS FREE, DINNER IS $65 (all inclusive)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Thursday, October 6, 2016 
NOTE:   Please register for the meeting and dinner separately. 
Sites have been set up on Eventbrite.   
For the dinner, there are 3 Entree choices:  Pork, Salmon or Vegetarian Option. 
You will need to select which dinner to register for based on Entree choice. 
***REGISTRATION LINKS***

There are two steps.  1) Register for the meeting; 2) Register for the dinner.
To register for the MEETING, click here
To register for the DINNER  with Pork Entree,  click here
To register for the DINNER with Salmon Entree,  click here 
 To register for the DINNER with  Vegetarian Entree, click here 
AGENDA:  Please click here for the meeting Agenda
PROXY FORMS:  Please click here for a proxy form if you cannot attend the meeting

METRO:  The closest metro station is Foggy Bottom,  which is about two to three  blocks from the hotel
PARKING:   The hotel is offering a special Dames rate  of $8.00 for valet parking
 
MENU

Starter
 Goat Cheese and Beets
 
Entrée (choice of)
       Grilled Pork Chop, Truffle Smash Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts;
or
       Seared Salmon, Textures of Cauliflower, Capers, Lemon;
or
  Vegetarian Option: Chef's Choice

Dessert
Crème Brulee
Coffee and Tea

A glass of wine with dinner
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