SPRING 2013 IN THIS ISSUE “Never doubt that a SPRING•2 O13 FEATURES small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead 4-5 Brock Circle Spring is unfolding before our eyes. In Carolina, curling tendrils Board of Directors 2013 of yellow Jessamine climb over fences and pines, and the irises and 6-9 dogwoods are in full bloom. Plants are ephemeral but the cultiva- tion of philanthropic resources is longer lasting. Th is issue salutes the 9 Quarterly Editors 2013 power and infl uence of women. In the modern lexicon, philanthropy is synonymous with values, vision, passion and responsibility; traits 10-12 Legacy Awards that are shared by members of the Brock Circle. On page 5, Lori Wil- lis (St. Louis) pays tribute to founder Carol Brock (New York) and the growing circle of savvy women whose generous donations will help 13 Denver Board Meeting shape the fi nancial future of LDEI. Get to know the winners of the 2012 Legacy Awards on pages 10-12. 14-15 Global Culinary Postcards Six more “legends” in the making, these impressive young women share with us their internship experiences and future goals. Food Day 2012 Meet the 2013 Board of Directors and our talented Editorial Staff in 16-17 this issue. Each Dame shares a favorite quote from one of our esteemed Grande Dames. Th is year, the organization will bestow the title upon 18 Dames on Television another distinguished woman; nominees will be introduced in the upcoming Summer Quarterly. We welcome Janet Burgess (San Diego), the new Quarterly Chapter 29 Pinterest Power News editor. Th ank you to retiring Editor Chandra Ram (Chicago) and to each Dame who contributed to this issue. Special thanks go to our dedicated designers, Bernie Mudd White and Joni Keith. DEPARTMENTS On page 9, read about Janet and Hayley Matson-Mathes, our Mem- Chapter News ber Milestones editor. Long-time Quarterly contributor and proofer 22-25 Jane Mengenhauser (DC) remains part of the team. In the 2001 spring Quarterly article, “Dames Weave Th eir Webs,” she shared tips 26-27 Member Milestones from Dames who were “promoting themselves…and their culinary philosophies on the World Wide Web.” in the same issue, Lynn Fred- 31 Submission Guidelines ericks (New York) reported that ten Dames participated in lDei’s fi rst bridge line telephone forum. We were teetering on the edge of a social media technology breakthrough. Blogging was a new phenom- enon but MySpace, Skype, webinars, YouTube, podcasts, Linkedin, Wordpress, androids and aps didn’t exist. We didn’t text, tweet, pin or LEFT: Carol Brock in Philadelphia. (Photo: Hayley “follow anyone.” Facebook’s founder was a high school junior. Mathes). Legacy Awards host, Dallas Dame Paula Social Media has become a way of life and we’re part of the “cloud Lambert. (Photo: Gida Snyder). Hawaii Dames generation.” Carol Brock encourages us to keep up with technology and prepare green smoothies for Food Day (Photo: Hayley Mathes). Framed certifi cate presented to Seattle Janet Helm leads the way! She recently hosted lDei’s fi rst webinar on Chapter by Washington State University (Page 25). Pinterest, a virtual pin board for sharing photos of things that inspire you. Pinterest is a valuable tool for promoting your business. Recent data Carol Brock cover photo, also on page fi ve, from suggests that visual imagery drives inspiration and inspiration drives sales! Vanessa Trost (New York). Don’t miss Janet’s valuable pinning tips in her story in this issue. Susan Fuller Slack (Charleston) The mission of the LDEI board is to foster the growth and success of the organization by supporting the development of new and existing chapters. It provides guidance, education, 2013 LDEI BOARD OF DIRECTORS connectivity and effective communication among LDEI members. President Second Vice President Secretary Chapter Board Liaisons Immediate Past President MARY ELLEN GRIFFIN LORI WILLIS AMY HOOPES MARIA GOMEZ MARY S. MOORE Owner Director of Communications EVP Global Sales/Chief Manager, Global Accounts Founder/CEO www.myMEGusta.com Schnuck Markets, Inc. Marketing Offi cer HelmsBriscoe The Cook's Warehouse 320 Strawberry Hill Ave., #58 11420 Lackland Rd. 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Box 4961 New York, NY 10011 Beachwood, OH 44122 Annapolis, MD 21403-2622 STACY ZEIGLER, CMP, CPCE Louisville, KY 40204 (212) 206-1138 (216) 831-3767 (410) 903-2682 Director of Sales (502) 456-1851 x1 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Bold American Events [email protected] Twitter @LaDamefoodie 877 W. Marietta Street NW Studio K-102 Atlanta, GA 30318-5285 (678) 302-3232 [email protected] 2 Les Dames d’Escoffier International Spring into Action: LDEI Board Plants Seeds for Future Growth Greetings to everyone, both tirelessly to research similar you who have just gotten discounts, and details of this through a major cold snap in expanded program will be com- much of the United States and municated in the coming weeks. our sister Dames in Canada and Questions have bubbled up the UK. regarding how lDei’s Grande Your LDEI Board has just Dame Award works. It is simple: devoted a weekend to identifying chapter presidents have already and prioritizing our objectives been asked for nominations (in- for 2013, as well as spending cluding nominees’ commitment signifi cant hours in refi ning the to attend the Grande Dame Ban- Brock Circle and communicat- quet, if selected). A woman who ing with the Austin Conference has been previously nominated, and Green Tables Committees. and not selected, may be resub- Look for news from LDEI soon mitted, and nominees may be detailing the honors and benefi ts Dames or non-members. Each that will accrue to members of chapter may submit one nomi- the Brock Circle. Th ese are the nation, which is then vetted for very special people and orga- qualifi cations and completeness. nizations (such as the Atlanta All nominees are then submitted and Dallas Chapters) who have to chapters at which point they stepped up with pledges of vote for their top three. $10,000 over a ten-year period Check out LDEI in the news: to provide the fi nancial founda- http://usatodayeducate.com/ tion which will ensure that our staging/ (Search for, Gender strategic needs can be fulfi lled in politics in the professional the future and that we continue kitchen) to bring true value to members, P.S. Stop the Presses! We have for example, through conference just learned that the Austin Key- enhancement over the years. note Speaker will be the dynamic We are in awe of the fabulous Roz Mallet, CEO/President groundwork the Austin Com- at PhaseNext Hospitality, and mittee, led by Gina Burchenal Johnson Rex Braiden by Photo National Restaurant Association and Denice Woods, has already Chair of the Board of Directors. done in preparation for this And, she will arrive in time to www.ldei.org (Click on year’s Annual Conference. Our dently. We join Chairs Linda join us for the optional Dames Sponsors, then on the link Director of Partnership Devel- Geren (Philadelphia) and Lynn Across Texas event on Th ursday at the top of the page.) opment, Brent Frei, has been Fredericks (New York) in night, October 23. Come on Contact Brent if you are working with Beth Allen (New encouraging chapters to engage down! aware of any opportunities York, LDEI 1st VP/President- aware of any opportunities with National Food Day. he should pursue. Elect) in creating an exciting Introducing a new member Best regards, new brochure outlining the Green Tables will continue benefi t: affi nity Discounts! As benefi ts that will accrue to the its excellent partnership with you are already aware, mem- wonderful companies who sup- National Food Day in 2013, in bers of LDEI are eligible for a addition to the activities that port us as Partners at Conference discount from FedEx. Kathleen Mary Ellen Griffi n and beyond: chapters are pursuing indepen- Perry (Atlanta) has worked SAVE THE DATE! October 24 – 27 Annual Conference in Austin, Texas! SPRING QUARTERLY 2013 3 Photo Photo Trost by Vanessa “Each time a women becomes a member of Les Dames, a bit of stardust lands on her and she achieves more than she ever would have otherwise.” The Brock Circle Members Carol Brock, Dolores Snyder, Jeanne Voltz-McKnight, Claire Boasi, Julie Dannenbaum Eileen Dubose | Toria Emas | Patty Erd | Alice Gautsch Foreman | Mary Ellen Griffin | Mary Moore Aileen Robbins | Dolores Snyder | Sharon Van Meter | Atlanta Chapter | Dallas Chapter 4 Les Dames d’Escoffier International Photo by Vanessa Trost Vanessa by Photo Susan Slack by Photo Igniting the Spark of Philanthropy in Women By Lori Willis (St. Louis) the $10,000 level and above. (The Brock Circle to achieve the same things in slightly different guidelines were finalized at the January board ways.