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Annual Meeting (Members Only):
Late Summer in the Vineyard at M Cellars
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 11am–2pm
M Cellars Winery Tour, Potluck Lunch & Annual Meeting
This is our chapter’s annual members only meeting and attendance is required for all active members. Dame Tara Meineke of M Cellars has graciously agreed to host this event. Our program will include: a vineyard walk, winery tour and tasting followed by potluck lunch and annual meeting.Carpooling is encouraged, please connect with Dames in your area to self-organize (a map of Dames locations will be included with email). Please dress appropriately for the weather and a walk in the vineyard.
Menu: Please bring a seasonal, vineyard-inspired dish to share for lunch. Vegetarian options encouraged.
(Sign up for potluck below at RSVP link)
Location: M Cellars | 6193 South River Road W., Geneva, OH 44041
Cost: No charge.
RSVP: Register here by Wednesday, September 10, 2025
2025 Business Meetings on Zoom
Dates and Time: Bi-Monthly on Mondays | 6:00 – 7:30pm:- November 10, 2025
Login: Link was emailed. It is the same standing link for all meetings.
About LDEI: We are a philanthropic organization of women leaders in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries. Our membership is highly diversified (with 2,400 members in 44 chapters across the USA, Canada, UK, Mexico, France, and Italy) and reflects the fields of contemporary gastronomy and hospitality. We support our communities through grants, scholarships, and mentorship. Prospective members must have at least five years of relevant industry experience to apply to become a Dame.
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