Les Dames d’Escoffier International Membership Application Chicago Chapter

Membership Criteria

• Women who can demonstrate 5 years of professional leadership and achievement in the food, beverage or hospitality industry.
• Women who support the Les Dames d’Escoffier International Mission, Vision and Basic Values.
• Women who meet LDEI’s ethical standards and have no undisclosed conflict of interest associated with their membership.

In Addition

• If I am a member of a committee or task force, I shall contact the chairs when I am unable to attend meetings and shall keep them informed of activities performed on behalf of the committee/task force prior to future meeting dates via e-mails and/or phone calls.
• I will assist in mentoring new Dames, when needed.
• I will be an advocate for Les Dames d’Escoffier International with organizations and individuals that may be able to assist in volunteering, fundraising or other supportive roles – i.e. in-kind donations (financial or food or beverage).
• I will become familiar with essential LDEI policies related to governance, business conduct and conflict of interest.

Member Commitment

I understand the important role I play in the organization. I will do my best to live up to my commitment as an active member of the Chapter by abiding by the member requirements. I will also abide by the LDEI Mission and Guiding Principles as stated below.

 

Annual Dues

If your application is accepted, a non-refundable new member administrative processing fee of $225 is needed to officially activate your membership in both the International Organization and the Chicago Chapter.

 

Annual dues for membership are currently $220, subject to change, and are processed in June.