Les Dames d’Escoffier International Sacramento Chapter Membership Application

Les Dames d’Escoffier International Sacramento Chapter Membership Application
Thank you for your interest in LDEI!

Please give yourself time to compile a thoughtful and thorough application, including the items listed below. Email Membership Committee Chair Jennifer Kaye at Membership@LDEISacramento.org with any questions. Applications are open until 5/23/25.
Our Mission: To inspire, advance and support women in food, beverage and hospitality to achieve excellence in leadership and philanthropy.

Our Vision: To be the preeminent global professional association for women leaders in the food, beverage and hospitality industries. We envision a world where all people appreciate and value the work and contribution of women in these fields, where women support women and where communities create meaningful impact through serving one other.

This application must include ALL of the following items:
- A brief bio (3-5 sentences to be used for member introductions).
- Your professional work experience, reflecting at least 5 years in the food, beverage, agriculture or hospitality industries as well as career advancement and/or professional achievements.
- Community volunteer experience.
- A statement of intent detailing how you will contribute to the Chapter (e.g. participation in a committee, future board member, donation of talent, time, event space or funds).
- A letter of nomination from a current Dame OR professional letter(s) of recommendation (see Nomination Method below).
- Agreement to Membership Commitment, Annual Dues & Code of Ethics.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Affiliation*
(e.g., company, organization)
Title*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
What type of address is this?*

HomeBusinessOther
Cell Phone Number*
For occasional text updates / announcements
Email*
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Nomination Method (please indicate which method applies to you):*

Nominate yourself for membership. Self-nomination applications must be accompanied by at least one letter of reference from a professional colleague.Be nominated by a Dame who is a member in good standing of LDEI’s Sacramento Chapter. Her letter of nomination must accompany your application. An additional letter of reference is not required.
I'm nominated by Dame:*
As an LDEI member, you will be asked to:
- Support the mission and vision of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI).
- Meet LDEI’s ethical standards and have no undisclosed conflict of interest associated with membership.
- Attend at least two Chapter events per year, such as Dames Nights Out, the Village Feast or holiday celebrations.
- Actively volunteer for, participate in and/or contribute to Chapter fundraisers.
- Participate in one or more committees of the Sacramento Chapter. (See below.)
- Advocate for LDEI with the media, and/or organizations and individuals that may be able to volunteer and/or make financial or in-kind contributions, including food, beverage or auction items, for LDEI fundraisers.
- Become familiar with essential LDEI policies related to governance, business conduct and conflict of interest.
Our Chapter has several committees that further the work of our organization. New members are required to join and actively participate in at least one committee. Click and move the committee boxes into the rank order of your interest.*
Brief Bio*

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Professional Work Experience (Please fill out the box below, share a LinkedIn profile, OR upload a resume in the next section.)*
Resumé Attachment*

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Community Volunteer Experience*

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Statement of intent detailing how you will contribute to the Chapter (e.g. participation in a committee, future board member, donation of talent, time, event space or funds). Please fill out the box below OR upload a separate document in the next section.*

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Statement of Intent Attachment*

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Letter of Nomination from a Dame OR Professional Letter of Recommendation*

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Member Commitment

I understand the important role members play in LDEI’s Sacramento Chapter and, should I be accepted as an LDEI member, I will do my best to live up to my commitment as set forth above.

Annual Dues

Membership dues are $200 per year due by August 15 each year. $100 goes to LDEI National and $100 to our Sacramento Chapter. Dues are paid online, and emails reminders are automatically sent to members until dues are paid. The sooner you pay the fewer emails you will receive each summer!
Financial assistance may be available to cover up to 50% of your first year's membership dues. These funds are contributed to our Sister Support Fund by current LDEI Sacramento chapter members. The amount available for distribution each year varies and is not guaranteed. I would like to be considered for this financial assistance.

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Code of Ethics

In order to uphold the integrity of the organization, our members adhere to the following:
- Support the Mission/Vision/Guiding Principles of LDEI and abide by the
  bylaws of both the organization and her local chapter.
- Will not use her membership or the name of the organization or her local
  chapter for her personal monetary advantage.
- Never allow the membership list of the organization or her local chapter to
  be sold or used for merchandising, promotional purposes or commercial
  endorsement outside of the organization and its partners.
- Sponsor for membership only those individuals known to her to have high
  ethnical standards and professional stature in the area of food, beverage
  and hospitality and other fields as they relate to these disciplines.
- Maintain the dignity and integrity of the organization and her local chapter by holding herself to its highest professional standards.
Revised April 2025.
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Les Dames d’Escoffier International Sacramento Chapter Membership Application

Thank you for your interest in LDEI!