Membership
Membership in Les Dames d'Escoffier (Washington, DC Chapter) is limited to qualified women living and working in Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland. Candidates for membership must be professional women whose main paid occupation has been in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries for a minimum of five years.
For more information, contact our Vice President for Membership, Chapter President or Les Dames d'Escoffier International.
Recommendations for prospective new members due February 1, 2021.
Please note, new member nominations will be received through March 1, 2021.
2021 New Member Application Fee - Click here to pay the new member application fee ($25) on Eventbrite.
2021 Membership Application Form -- Click here for the application form - Deadline March 1, 2021 for application and supporting documents.
For more information, contact our Vice President for Membership, Chapter President or Les Dames d'Escoffier International.
Recommendations for prospective new members due February 1, 2021.
Please note, new member nominations will be received through March 1, 2021.
2021 New Member Application Fee - Click here to pay the new member application fee ($25) on Eventbrite.
2021 Membership Application Form -- Click here for the application form - Deadline March 1, 2021 for application and supporting documents.
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Board and Members
Download Job Descriptions of Board Members and Committee Chairs. Board of Directors (2021-2022) President Stacey Adams President@lesdamesdc.org First Vice President, Membership Katherine Miller Membership@lesdamesdc.org Second Vice President, Education and Community Outreach Programs Jill Collins Programs@lesdamesdc.org Second Vice President, Development Ellen Kassoff Development@lesdamesdc.org Financial Officer Drew Faulkner Treasurer@lesdamesdc.org Communications Officer Lori Gardner Communications@lesdamesdc.org Recording Secretary Sheila Crye recsec@lesdamesdc.org Directors Linda Davis Director1@lesdamesdc.org Diane Neas (Parliamentarian) Parliamentarian@lesdamesdc.org Nona Nielsen- Parker Carole Sugarman Director3@lesdamesdc.org Taueret Thomas (Alternate) Judy Rusignolo (Past President) 2021-22 Committee Chairs Dames Who Dine: Karen Lippold Membership - Engagement: Women in Gastronomy: Jill Collins, Linda Davis, Julia Rutland Grants: Jessica Botta Scholarships: Nona Nielsen Parker, scholarships@lesdamesdc.org Green Tables: Karen Vartan Programs: Jill Collins Global Culinary Initiatives: Amy Riolo, gci@lesdamesdc.org Public Relations: Aba Kwawu Social Media Coordinator: Deb Lindsey Development: Ellen Kassoff |
Past Presidents
2019-2020 Stacey Adams 2017-2019 Janet Yu 2015-2017 Ann Stratte 2013-2015 Drew Faulkner 2012-2013 Judy Rusignuolo 2011-2012 Katherine Newell Smith 2010-2011 Linda Roth Liesel Flashenberg (deceased) 2010-2011 Katherine Newell Smith 2009-2010 Marsha Echols 2008-2009 Kelly Morris 2007-2008 Joan Hisaoka (deceased) 2005-2007 Michele Jacobs 2003-2005 Cynthia Glover 2001-2003 Katherine Newell Smith 1999-2001 Lizette Corro 1997-1999 Carol Cutler 1996-1997 Cici Williamson 1995-1996 Phyllis Frucht 1993-1995 Susan Derecskey 1991-1993 Carole Palmer 1990-1991 Ann Yonkers 1989-1990 Penelope Pate Greene 1988-1989 Susan Delean 1986-1988 Carol Mason 1985-1986 Carol Cutler 1981-1985 Anne Crutcher (deceased) DC Chapter's Dames of Distinction
2020 Linda Roth 2014 Kate Jansen 2012 Gail Forman 2010 Katherine Newell Smith 2010 Goody Solomon 2009 Ann Yonkers 2007 Susan Derecskey 2003 Carole Palmer 2001 Lizette Corro 1999 CiCi Williamson 1997 Phyllis Frucht 1995 Carol Cutler |