Victorian Tea
Les Dames members participate in a semi-annual Victorian Tea fundraiser at the historic Guenther House Restaurant located in the King William district in downtown San Antonio . Proceeds from the event go towards annual scholarships awarded to women who are attending culinary institutions. |
Our Members
Membership Requirements
Candidates for membership shall be professional women of achievement actively engaged in careers in food, wine, hospitality, agriculture and related industries with a minimum of five years professional experience. Candidates must agree to support and work for the purposes of the Chapter and to abide by its Bylaws. Membership in Les Dames d’ Escoffier and its Chapters is by invitation only. A prospective member may be proposed and sponsored by any member of the Chapter who is in good standing and must be seconded by another member of the chapter. The proposed members are then submitted to the nomination committee who reviews the applicants for qualifications and once apporoved by the board, the names are submitted to the general membership for voting. The proposed members are required to make a positive contribution to Les Dames d’Escoffier, devoting time and energy to its activities, working harmoniously with others, attending required meetings each year and supporting the fund raising efforts of the organization.
Founding Members 2005
- Lenny Angel
- Rosemary Kowalski
- Karen Harem
- Barbara Bectold
- Prissy Kent
- Nancy Lazara
- Pat Mozersky
- Cynthia Pedregon
- Patsy Swendson
- Cynthia Williams
2008 Board Members
List of Officers 2008-2010:
Chapter President: Di-Anna Arias
1st Vice President – Programs: Erica Hanchey
2nd Vice President – New Members: Kathy Shearer
Recording Secretary: Susan Johnson
Treasurer: Cathy Tarasovic
Corresponding Secretary: Linda Triesch
Past President: Tracey L. Maurer
List of Officers 2007-2008:
Chapter President: Tracey L. Maurer
1st Vice President: Mary Martini
2nd Vice President: Saundra Winokur
3rd Vice President: Di-Anna Arias
Treasurer: Jennifer Michaelis
Recording Secretary: Donna Vaughan
Corresponding Secretary: Mary Kaye Sawyer Morse
Past President: June W. Hayes
Welcome 2008 New Members!
Naylene Dillinghan-Stolzer, Suzy Holleron and Martita Seeligson
Welcome 2009 New Members!
Nichole Bendele, Lainey Berkus, Melissa Guerra, Leslie Horne, Cora F. Lamar & Marie Hejl Saba
SA Chapter Members
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ALDACO, BLANCA A
Owner & Chef / President
Aldaco’s Restaurant
www.aldacos-stoneoak.com
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ARIAS, DI-ANNA R.
Director of Sales and Marketing
Don Strange of Texas, Inc.
www.donstrange.com
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BECKER, BUNNY
Owner
Becker Vineyards
www.beckervineyards.com
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BENDELE, NICHOLE
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BERKUS, LAINEY
CE Group
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BLACKWELL, ROLLIE ANNE
President
Rollie Blackwell Productions
www.stonyridgeranch.com
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DILLINGHAM-STOLZER, NAYLENE
Owner
Mac and Ernie’s Roadside Eatery
www.macandernies.com
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DUNFORD, MARY KATHERINE
President
Natures Herb Farm
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FITCH, NANCY
Owner
Peach Tree
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GONZALEZ, MARTY
Account Executive
Lone Star Special Tees
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GRIESHABER, SHELLY
Culinary Institute of the Americas
www.ciaprochef.com
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GUERRA, MELISSA
Melissa Guerra
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GUIDO, CYNTHIA
Culinary Consultant
www.nici.org
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HANCHEY, ERICA BALMER
HEB
www.heb.com
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HARAM, KAREN
Food / Taste Editor
San Antonio Express News
www.mysa.com
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HAYES, JUNE W
President
June Hayes & Associates
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HOLLERON, SUZY
Whole Foods Market
www.wholefoods.com
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HOOKER, LUCILLE
Owner
Jacala Mexican Restaurant
jacala.com
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HORNE, LESLIE
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JOHNSON, SUSAN H
Adjunct Professor
University of the Incarnate Word
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KENT, PRISCILLA
Director of Sales
The RK Group
www.therkgroup.com
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KOWALSKI, ROSEMARY E
Chairman Emeritus
The RK Group
www.therkgroup.com
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LACKEY, LINDA B
Culinary Specialist
HEB Grocery
www.heb.com
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LAMAR, CORA F.
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MAGARO, MARILYN WAHNE
Senior Marketing Specialist
Texas Dept. of Agriculture
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MARTINEZ DE EGAN, ANA MARIA
Chef and Food Photography Designer
Egan –Martinez Design
www.egan-martinez.com
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MARTINI, MARY
Cooking School Manager
Central Market
www.heb.com
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MATTINGSLEY, JENNY
Pastry chef
Paesano’s Restaurant Group
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MAURER, TRACEY L
Commercial Photographer
Tracey Maurer Photography
www.tmaurerphoto.com
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MAURER, TRACEY L
Owner
Tracey Maurer Photography
www.tmaurerphoto.com
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MAZAHERI, RASHIN
Chef / Owner
Shiraz Restaurant
www.dineatshiraz.com
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MCADAMS, MOLLY
Vice President of Brands
HEB Grocery
www.heb.com
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MICHAELIS, JENNIFER F
Senior Research Assistant
C.H Guenther and Son Inc.
www.chguenther.com
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MONFORD, SUZY
Director of Deli, Cheese, & Prepared Foods
HEB Grocery
www.heb.com
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MOZERSKY, PAT
Chef Secret Columnist : San Antonio Express News
Exec Board of the SA New World Wine & Food Festiva
www.mysanantonio.com
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PEDREGON, CYNTHIA
Book Author
The Peach Tree
www.peach-tree.com
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PERRY-HUGHES, PENNY
Owner
Der Kuchen Laden
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RATHER, REBECCA
Owner
Rather Sweet Bakery and Cafe
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SABA, MARIE H.
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SAVANH, DAWN
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SAWYER-MORSE, MARY KAYE
A Place in Time Bed and Breakfast
www.thecenterforsuccess.com
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SEELIGSON, MARTITA
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SHEARER, KATHERINE
President
Shearer Publishing
www.shearerpublishing.com
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SMITH, JUDY PORTER
Teacher
NSISD
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TARASOVIC, CATHRYN
Cappy’s Restaurant
www.hopkinsfamily.com
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THACKER, ANN
President
The Thacker Group, Inc.
www.thackergroup.com
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THOMPSON, TERRY A
Chef/Book Author/ Culinary Consultant
www.thetexasfoodandwinegourmet.com
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TREVINO, DIANA BARRIOS
Owner
Los Barrios, Inc.
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TRIESCH, LINDA
Registered Dietitian – Certified Diabetes Educator
Food Friends
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VAUGHAN, DONNA
Director
C.H. Guenther and Son, Inc.
www.chguenther.com
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WALKER, BONNIE
Writer
San Antonio Express News
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WILSON, BETTIE LEE
Recipe Developer
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WINOKUR, SAUNDRA C
Owner
Sandy Oaks Oliver Orchard
www.sandyoaks.com
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