We are looking for a Dame to assist with our social media as part of the Communications committee. She will post on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter promoting our events, give shout outs for Dame "sightings" at non-Dame events and post photos taken at our and non-Dame events. This volunteer will work with Vice President of Communications Jill Collins. Please contact Jill if you are interested in doing this important job.
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SAVE THE DATE - WINTER POTLUCK
DATE: Sunday, January 19, 2020 TIME: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. PLACE: The home of Linda Roth, 4019 Lorcum Lane, Arlington, Virginia 22207 PRICE: Free, bring an appetizer, entree, or dessert to share. We will send out a link soon where you can register through SignUpGenius to let us know you can come and what you would like to bring. DIRECTIONS: Linda's home is located at the intersection of Randolph Road and Lorcom Lane. There is street parking on Lorcom Lane, and an entrance by the gate that leads directly to the kitchen. There is also street parking on Randolph Road where the front door is, close to the dining room. Both entrances are good to use. METRO: The closest metro stop is Virginia Square. From there walk .4 mile to North Quincy Street and 10th Street North. Take the #53A Bus towards East Falls Church Metro. Get off at Military Road and North Lorcom Lane. Walk .1 mile to the intersection of Lorcom Lane and Randolph Road. DC DAMES MEMBER-TO-MEMBER KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE
A series of Dames-Only events with our members sharing their skills INSTAGRAM FOR BUSINESS If you have a business or product to promote, knowing how to use Instagram can help you grow. It is not just about selling; it is building a brand, telling a story and engaging with prospects. We are bringing in an expert to help us on this one. LaShondra Booker is the Founder and CEO of Raspberry Social, a Digital Marketing Consultancy dedicated to designing social media strategy and increasing engagement. She has over 10 years of experience implementing successful strategies for local restaurants, caterers and food industry professionals. Instagram Tips and Tricks with LaShondra Booker Light Snacks DATE: December 2 TIME: 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. PLACE: Home of Deb Lindsey, 11909 Falkirk Drive, Potomac, MD 20854. Plenty of street parking. RSVP: [email protected] Maximize the value of this program by including questions about Instagram when you RSVP, along with your Instagram handle. PRICE: $10 (pay at the event) Registration is now open for the meeting and luncheon. Please click here to let us know you can come.
DATE: Saturday, November 9, 2019 PLACE: RIS Restaurant, 2275 L Street, NW, Washington DC TIMES: Board Meeting: 10 a.m. General Membership Meeting: 11 a.m. Luncheon: Noon PRICE: Meeting (FREE); Luncheon $55/per person (includes taxes and gratuity) REGISTRATION: Registration is a quick and easy process. Please click here to register for the meeting (FREE) and if you plan to stay for lunch, you can purchase your luncheon ticket at the same time. PROXY: Attendance, in person, at one general membership meeting per year is a requirement of membership. If you cannot attend this meeting, you may ask an attending Dame to serve as your proxy. You will find your proxy form at www.lesdamesdc.org or by clicking here. Please email or send the completed proxy form to Robin Kurtzman ([email protected]) BEFORE the meeting. Instructions to complete the proxy are on the form. PARKING/METRO: The nearest Metro Station is Foggy Bottom on the Blue, Silver and Orange Lines. DAMES WHO READ: DAMES ONLY BOOK CLUB
DATE: Monday, November 18 TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: The home of Susan Callahan, 1016 Greenock Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901 RSVP: [email protected] BOOK SELECTION: From Scratch: Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home by Tembi Locke. PRICE: Free. The host provides refreshments. DATE CHANGE: AUTUMN GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DATE: Saturday, November 9 TIME: Board Meeting: 10 a.m. General Membership Meeting: 11 a.m. Lunch: Noon PLACE: Ris Restaurant, 2275 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20037. PRICE: Meeting is FREE; Lunch price $55. REGISTRATION: Registration information coming soon. PROXY: Attendance, in person, at one general membership meeting per year is a requirement of membership. If you cannot attend the AGMM, you may ask an attending Dame to serve as your proxy. You will find your proxy form at www.lesdamesdc.org or by clicking here. Please email or send the completed proxy form to Robin Kurtzman ([email protected]) BEFORE the meeting. Instructions are on the form. LES DAMES DC MEMBER-TO-MEMBER KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE - DAMES ONLY
Join us as we launch a Les Dames DC Member's Only Knowledge Exchange series. First up...SEO Do you have a website and wonder how you can get more visibility? Les Dames DC President Stacey Adams and owner of Tastings Gourmet Market in Annapolis will share her business strategies and provide tips and tools for online growth. Topics to be covered: What is SEO and why is it important? What's the difference between a keyword and a keyphrase? What is a keyword strategy? How does Google work with SEO? What tools can you use to improve your SEO? DATE: October 1 TIME: 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PLACE: Home of Lori Gardner, 13521 Coachlamp Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20906 (approximately one mile from Glenmont Metro. Need a ride from the Metro? Let us know) RSVP: [email protected] PRICE: No Charge! DAMES WHO READ - DAMES ONLY BOOK CLUB
Our Dames-only book club is open to all members. We meet every six weeks on a Monday evening. The host chooses the book, usually available in the library and in paperback, and provides refreshments. It is a convivial group. If you wish to join, contact Eileen Dykes [email protected] or any of the upcoming hosts (see below). If you are interested in hosting, please let Eileen know. If you have a book you would like to read and discuss, also let Eileen know. Otherwise, we are sure other members can offer some ideas! DATE: Monday, September 23 TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: The home of Kari Barrett, [email protected], 5508 Waterway Terrace, Rockville, MD 20853 BOOK SELECTION: Gaining Ground: A Story of Farmers' Markets, Local Food, and Saving the Family Farm by Forrest Pritchard. PRICE: Free. The host provides refreshments. PLEASE NOTE: our LDE-DC general email address has changed. You will receive our emails from [email protected] going forward. Also, you will note that all officers' and committee chair addresses have changed; so, please address any LDE questions you have to the appropriate email addresses. Click here for the list of emails.
DC Dames Tour of Bethesda Central Farm Market - Dames Only
Want to know more about who grew the microgreens, gathered the eggs or crafted that chocolate bar? Get a locavore tour of the Bethesda Central Farm Market with co-owner and Dame Debbie Moser, and learn about the history of the market and back stories of the vendors as you nibble on some of the market’s offerings. Stops will include visits to Dames Sophia Maroon (Dress It Up Dressing), Sandra Miller (Painted Hand Farm) and Susan James (Stonyman Gourmet Farmer). Each attendee will receive a $10 gift certificate to use at any market stand. DATE: Sunday, October 6 TIME: 9:30 to 11 a.m. PLACE: Bethesda Central Farm Market, in the parking lot of Bethesda Elementary School, 7600 Arlington Road, Bethesda. PRICE: $10 fee, collected at the market, that will go to Les Dames. Moser will generously distribute $10 gift certificates to each attendee to use at the market. PARKING: Limited parking at Bethesda Elementary School parking lot; free parking at Montgomery County Garage #40 at 4935 Cordell Avenue, Garage #49 at 4805 Edgemoor Lane, and at the Connie Morella (Bethesda) Library, 7400 Arlington Road. METRO: Bethesda RSVP: Carole Sugarman, [email protected]. Maximum attendance is 15. |
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