DAMES WHO READ - DAMES ONLY BOOK CLUB
Our Dames-only book club is open to all members. We meet every six weeks on a Monday evening. The host chooses the book, usually available in the library and in paperback, and provides refreshments. It is a convivial group. If you wish to join, contact Eileen Dykes at eileendykes@gmail.com or any of the upcoming hosts (see below). If you are interested in hosting, please let Eileen know. If you have a book you would like to read and discuss, also let Eileen know. Otherwise, we are sure other members can offer some ideas!
DATE: Monday, September 23
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: The home of Kari Barrett,  5508 Waterway Terrace, Rockville, MD 20853
RSVP:  Kari Barrett,kpbrrtt@gmail.com 
BOOK SELECTION:  TBA
PRICE: Free. The host provides refreshments.
 
Upcoming Meetings: 
Monday, Nov. 18 - Susan Callahan, chefsusan@verizon.net

DAMES ONLY SUMMER HAPPY HOUR
We will meet at The Alex Craft Cocktail Cellar & Speakeasy whose name is drawn from Alexander Graham Bell and pays homage to the life and times of the scientist, inventor and innovator. (ed. note: Interestingly, the Dames Who Read book club just finished The Food Explorer by Daniel Stone about botanist David Fairchild who married Bell's youngest daughter, Marian)
DATE: Monday, July 15
TIME: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: The Alex Craft Cocktail Cellar & Speakeasy at The Graham Hotel, 1075 Thomas Jefferson Street NW, Washington, DC 20007
Co-hosted by Linda Roth
Happy hour specials include $5 beer; $3 off wine; and $7 appetizers.  (This event is Dutch treat.)
RSVP:  Lori Gardner,  lorigardner6@verizon.net

DAMES WHO READ - DAMES ONLY BOOK CLUB
Our Dames-only book club is open to all members. We meet every six weeks on a Monday evening. The host chooses the book, usually available in the library and in paperback, and provides refreshments. It is a convivial group. If you wish to join, contact Eileen Dykes at eileendykes@gmail.com or any of the upcoming hosts (see below). If you are interested in hosting, please let Eileen know. If you have a book you would like to read and discuss, also let Eileen know. Otherwise, we are sure other members can offer some ideas!
DATE: Monday, June 24
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: The home of  Drew Faulkner, 7407 Honeywell Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814
RSVP:  Drewcooks@mac.com
BOOK SELECTION:  The Food Explorer: The True Adventures of the Globe-Trotting Botanist Who Transformed What America Eats by Daniel Stone
PRICE: Free. The host provides refreshments.
 
Upcoming Meetings: 
Monday, Sept. 23 -  Kari Barrett, kpbrrtt@gmail.com
Monday, Nov. 18 - Susan Callahan, chefsusan@verizon.net

​Taking office on July 1st, at the beginning of our new fiscal year, are our new board officers listed below.  Thank you to our outgoing board for serving and to our new board for agreeing to take these important roles in our chapter. Appreciation goes to all the members who took the time to vote.

Stacey Adams, President. Owner of Tastings Gourmet Market.  I am moving into the president's role after serving as 1st VP Membership and, for many years, in various board capacities.  During that time, I set up our Web site and have handled our Web operations, among other activities.  I  bring to this job the experience of running a vibrant and  successful food business for over fourteen years.
Lori Gardner, 1st VP Membership. Founder of restaurant and food blog "Been There, Eaten That." I am assuming this office after a successful term as alternate director and committee chair of member engagement this past year.
Annie Boutin King, 2nd VP Development. Director of social catering for The Ritz Carlton. I am a founding member of LDE-LA and served on that board and our own LDE-DC board for many terms. I can contribute in the areas of development and sponsorships.
Edee Hogan, 2nd VP Education and Community Outreach - Registered dietician, culinary and food expert (RD, LD).  I am committed to the mission of Les Dames d'Escoffier and the success of our local chapter, and bring many years of experience planning and executing events in the metro DC area
Drew Faulkner, Finance Officer. Culinary educator.  I served two years as LDE-DC president working with the treasurer. I also have managed the finances of my own small business over the years as a caterer, private chef and cooking teacher.
Julia Rutland, Recording Secretary.  Freelance writer, recipe developer and tester, food stylist. I am a founding member of the Birmingham chapter of LDE. I look forward to serving a second term on the board as recording secretary.
Jill Collins, Communications Officer.  Owner of Jill Collins Public Relations Group Inc for 26 years. My client base is restaurant and hospitality industry and special events. My relationships with local media are what will most qualify me for this position.
Directors:
Karen Lippold - Caterer, recipe developer and tester, culinary educator. I look forward to continuing to serve in second year as a director and committee chair of Dames Who Dine.
Olga Boikess - Food writer, retired attorney. I have been an active member of the LDE-DC for many years, serving on the program committee, helping with our fundraisers, as well as taking an active role in the LDEI Conference our chapter hosted.
Diane Neas - Restaurant consultant. I will bring the principles of 501 (c) 3 best practices, proper governance and board procedure to our chapter's board and committees. These standards will assist in making our chapter more successful and compelling and benefit our membership in attaining our mission and goals.
Karen Vartan ─ Trainer & Educator, Corporate Wellness and Family Nutrition. I have worked in for- profit and non-profit organizations, government agencies, and own my own business. I am adept at organizing and managing projects and leading committees. I would love to contribute to Les Dames DC Chapter.
Carole Sugarman (alternate) - Freelance writer, reporter for The Washington Post for 20 years. Over the course of my career and participation in membership organizations and other activities, I have always strived to work collaboratively, be well organized, show attention to detail, and find common- sense solutions.
Janet Yu ─ Immediate Past President. Owner of Hollywood East Café.  i also serve on the executive boards of the Committee for Montgomery and One Montgomery Green.
 

​GLENSTONE MUSEUM - DAMES ONLY
Gail Forman has nabbed hard-to-get tickets to visit the new Glenstone Museum in Potomac, MD.  Limited to 15. Once you reserve your place, Gail will get back to you with ticket and entry information.  The group will begin with a Dutch-treat lunch at Glenstone's informal  café-- soup, salads, sandwiches -- where Brian Patterson, formerly of L'Academie de Cuisine, is the chef. Afterwards, you can visit all areas of the private museum, which encompasses two buildings, several outdoor sculptures and more than 230 acres of landscape. It is an amazing place.
DATE: Saturday, September 7
TIME: 12:00  p.m.
PRICE: $5 to cover reservations and LDE-DC administration fee.
Please register today to secure your spot.  Space for this event is limited to 15 people so sign up today!  If all spots are full, you can put your name on the waitlist.  No refunds so please make sure you can attend before registering.
RSVP:  Click here to  register or put your name on the waitlist.  The password is   dames4ever   all lower case.  
Contact Gail Forman at gailforman@comcast.net if you have any questions about the Café or Museum.      

DAMES WHO READ - DAMES ONLY BOOK CLUB
Our Dames-only book club is open to all members. We meet every six weeks on a Monday evening. The host chooses the book, usually available in the library and in paperback, and provides refreshments. It is a convivial group. If you wish to join, contact Eileen Dykes at eileendykes@gmail.com or any of the upcoming hosts (see below). If you are interested in hosting, please let Eileen know. If you have a book you would like to read and discuss, also let Eileen know. Otherwise, we are sure other members can offer some ideas!
DATE: Monday, June 24
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: The home of  Susan Barocas, 3413 Quebec St NW, Washington, DC.
RSVP:  Susan Barocas, shbarocas@earthlink.net
BOOK SELECTION:  TBA
PRICE: Free. The host provides refreshments.

This year we had an amazing group of 16 prospective new members.  The Membership Committee, comprising Stacey Adams, Janet Yu, CiCi Williamson, Ann Yonkers, Diane Neas, and Katherine Newell Smith, selected six extraordinary women who will add value and contribute to our chapter.  We are very excited to welcome and induct them into our chapter at the Spring GMM.  Please make time to introduce yourselves during the opening reception or brunch and help them get involved in our chapter activities.  

Dr.  Erinn D. Tucker, PhD
(Sponsor:   Danielle Turner)
Dr. Tucker, faculty director and associate professor of the practice of the Global Hospitality Leadership program at Georgetown University has worked for over 20 years in academia, sport and event management. She is the co-founder of DMV Black Restaurant Week and has been quoted in articles in The Washington Post, Food & Wine Magazine, Washingtonian, DCist, and Wall Street Journal. She was awarded Dean's Service Award (2018) at Georgetown University.  Before Georgetown, she has held faculty appointments at Boston University, Temple University, and Johnson and Wales University.
 
Kimberly Lapinski
(Sponsor:  Rose Clifford)
Founder/CEO, Elder Nourish, she has worked in restaurants and food businesses for most of her adult life.  After a long career as a medical illustrator and art director she began work in 2000 as a private chef to the elderly in my community in Vermont.   After seeing the positive outcomes of her clients' health as a result of her service, she decided to start a business to serve older adults in a more impactful way.  In 2018, she was awarded the Seed Spot Business Accelerator Impact Award. 
 
Linda Davis
(Sponsor:   Ann Stratte)
Linda's professional career began in 1983 when she launched Company's Coming, a full service catering company in Annapolis MD. Spanning 36 years, Linda's career in the industry has included the expansion of Company's Coming to a destination management service for groups travelling to Annapolis and Washington DC looking for customized and exciting off-premise events, the creation of The Wild Orchid Café, an early concept farm-to-table restaurant which offered fresh locally sourced ingredients located in a quaint converted cottage in Eastport, and now Davis Group Events, an event management and production company. In addition to creating private, corporate and non-profit events for its clients, Davis Group Events manages the historic Charles Carroll House on the banks of Spa Creek in downtown Annapolis. Davis en Blanc, an arm of Davis Group Events, is a partner with the international company Diner en Blanc International and produces the iconic French pop-up picnic Diner en Blanc  in Washington DC, Charleston SC, Boston MA and New York.

Sandra Kay Miller
(Sponsor:   Deb Moser)
For the last thirty years, Sandra has been a champion of locally-produced-and-purchased foods. Her experience spans from retail to restaurants but her passion is production.  She was a food writer for the Los Angeles Times and sous chef/purchaser for Wheeler Hot Springs in Ojai, CA.   Sandra has been an active member and leader in food-based non-profits including being a board member for the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture and the Pennsylvania Women's Agricultural Network. She owns and operates Painted Hand Farm located in Mount Holly Springs, PA. 
 
 
Sheryl Cottrell Hoehner
(Sponsor:  Nancy Piho)
Sheryl C. Hoehner MS, RDN, LDN has practiced in a variety of ways during her productive career, from education, to research, to clinical nutrition. A retired lieutenant colonel, she served the military on active duty, in the reserves, and as a private sector contractor on several military projects. Her former employers include Anne Arundel Dept. of Aging, the United States Naval Academy, BGreen Grocers and Co., Inc. and the Consortium on Health and Military Performance.   She has published several articles on healthy eating and is currently enjoying building her company, Hoehner Health and Wellness, in Millersville, MD.  
 
Taueret Thomas
(Sponsor:  Nona Nielsen-Parker)
Taueret Khepera Thomas wears many hats, among them are chef, educator, entrepreneur, consultant, brand ambassador and competition judge.  A culinary maven whose passion is food, Chef Thomas is endorsed by other chefs and culinary professionals for her uncompromising standards and discipline for the culinary arts.  She has a Bachelor of Science from Frostburg State University, a Master in Public Administration from the University of Baltimore, and an AAS, Hotel and Restaurant Management from Anne Arundel Community College.  Taueret is also the promotion committee chair for the Waverly Mainstreet board of directors.  She is chef and owner of Khepera's Kitchen, LLC, an elite chef service that also hosts weekend-only brunch in her production kitchen in Baltimore. 

It's Spring and time to renew your Les Dames d'Escoffier dues for the 2019-20 membership year which begins July 1! Please make your payments by June 30 to avoid a $25 late payment fee.
 
We so appreciate your support of your Dames chapter this past year. We trust you've taken some time to attend some of the informative and inspiring public programs and Dames-only social gatherings, work on committees and get to know your sister Dames a bit better.
 
As you renew your membership, we hope you will also renew your commitment to be involved.  Your extraordinary wealth of knowledge, talents and connections will be put to good use to help create and organize engaging education programs and raise funds to support our grants and scholarships. 
 
We look forward to working with you ─ the women leaders in the DC region's food, hospitality and beverage industries ─ and to seeing you at our Spring General Membership Meeting on June 8.
 
Please take time now to renew your LDEI dues for the 2019-20 membership year which begins July 1. The deadline for payment is June 30, 2019.  Dues received after this date will be charged a $25.00 late fee, no exceptions. Members whose dues are not received by July 31, 2019 will not be eligible for membership in 2019-20, will be removed from LDEI and Chapter directories/email lists, and will need to reapply for membership.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact Janet Yu at Janet4Hollywood@aol.com before the designated deadline.

TOTAL:  $185.00 ($100.00 Washington, DC Chapter Dues and  $85.00 LDEI Dues)

 You may pay your dues in either of two ways:

                 1) use Eventbrite to pay on-line with a credit card.   
                     Click here to pay on-line using Eventbrite.
                     Press the green "tickets" button to begin the process.
                     Please use the password: lesdames2019 

                                     OR

                 2) print out the Membership Dues Form along with a check 
                      made payable to Les Dames D'Escoffier,  and send to:
                      Claire Gill, DC Chapter Treasurer
                      8155 Douglas Fir Drive
                      Lorton, VA 22079