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Are You A MEMBER OR DO YOU WANT TO BE?
The chapter is accepting member applications year-round.
To qualify for membership, in alignment with international qualifications, members and potential members must:
· Be women with at least 5 years of professional experience who demonstrate achievement, leadership, and accomplished stature in the food, beverage, nutrition, or hospitality industry.
· Support the Les Dames d’Escoffier International Mission, Vision and Basic Values.
· Meet the ethical standards in the Code of Ethics and have no undisclosed conflict of interest associated with their membership. All members will be expected to sign the conflict of interest disclosure statement.
- Annual dues for Active members (see below for definition) are $200, with $100 going to LDEI international organization and $100 going to the local chapter. Dues will be prorated for those joining during the chapter year. If you are unable to earn enough points for participation, you can elect to become a Sustainer member by paying an extra $100 annually to the Charleston chapter.
- Obtain a letter of sponsorship from an existing member
To stay an ACTIVE member in good status, members must earn 100 member points in the categories of leadership, attendance and engagement. Points are accrued quarterly. Those not able to earn enough points will become Sustainer members. A full listing of membership points can be downloaded here.
LDEI CHARLESTON CHAPTER APRONS
LDEI Charleston Aprons from Hedley & Bennett! Snag one of these snappy aprons for only $45! Please place your order before our January 8th chapter business meeting. You may purchase an apron at the meeting with cash or check. Our order will be placed on January 9, and aprons will be available for pick up at Ms. Rose's.
WHY BE A MEMBER??
"It means being included and accepted in a group of successful and empowered women in hospitality who can relate to me professionally and provide support to me in a variety of ways. " -- Tanya Gurrieri, owner Salthouse Catering
"Scholarships, connection to community and women helping other women.
I love the idea of picking each other up if we need it. Help each other in hard times as well as in good times. I always loved the Sisterhood of the traveling fork.
Professional development and partnerships not only in this city but all around the globe. Joining forces and belonging, affiliation with powerful women in the industry." Angie Colyer DuPree, director of culinary training, One80Place
want to donate?
You can ALWAYS donate to the chapter to help raise monies for scholarships or other chapter items! In fact, if you're a member, it's a good way to earn those member points!
Other Members-Only content
Business Meeting Minutes
