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Interested in Becoming a Dame?

The criteria for membership in LDEI-SF:

  • Have a minimum of five years of professional experience and demonstrated achievement, leadership, accomplishments, and awards in your respective field, including food business, hospitality, spirits and wine, public relations, marketing, or writing
  • Have made a demonstrated contribution to or have past involvement in your professional community
  • Have the willingness to become actively involved in our Chapter and contribute your time and talents 
  • Support the Les Dames d’Escoffier International Mission, Vision, and Basic Values

We are looking for nominees who will be active members of our Chapter. We request that our members attend at least two member events per year and participate in the organization as volunteers, committee members, or committee chairs, host an event, donate to our impact funds, or serve on the Board of Directors. The LDEI-SF Board currently meets 11 times per year and meetings are open to all committee members and chairs.

We have learned that Dames have the best membership experience when they can contribute to and participate in chapter activities and events. If proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area is an issue, consider one of our sister chapters: Sonoma, Sacramento, and Monterey. Dual membership is also an option; dual members pay Chapter dues to both Chapters and international dues only once. 

Ready to apply? Submit your application below! 

Items you'll need to complete the application:

Applications are open!

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Please note, in the past applicants had to be nominated by a current or retired Dame directly. Starting in 2023, you are able to self-nominate and we can introduce you to a Dame as you'll still need a recommendation letter! 

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