Established in 2002 as a 501c6 nonprofit organization, The International Association of Protocol Consultants® and Officers™ is pleased to announce that we have achieved all goals set forth by our founding Board of Directors, along with my own initial objectives in establishing this organization. See: Founder's Message
In an effort to express our gratitude to those who gave of their time and talent, IAPC is now offering a variety of resources to our Ambassadors of Civility --- all free of charge! It is our desire to serve all who are committed to CHOOSING CIVILITY | Connecting effectively, relating with kindness!--- what we refer to as the IAPC GLOBAL CIVILITY INITIATIVE. ~ Alinda Lewris - IAPC Founder and Executive Director
IAPC AMBASSADORS OF CIVILITY -We welcome all professionals! If you wish to join us in our efforts in Choosing Civility | Connecting Effectively | Relating with Kindness, please read and sign our code of ethics and you may become an IAPC Ambassador of Civility under our GLOBAL CIVILITY INITIATIVE. As such, you are entitled to use the following designation:
Your Name, IAPC Ambassador of Civility
IAPC PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS - To honor those individuals who met the rigid founding IAPC Professional Membership requirements, they are invited to continue using the non-transferable designation reserved exclusively for them:
Your Name, IAPC Professional Member and IAPC Ambassador of Civility
All registered members have authorization to link to IAPC's Web site using our custom designed insignia and United States Patent Office registered trademark (International Association of Protocol Consultants® and Officers), as follows:
www.ChoosingCivility.ORG
Your Name, IAPC Ambassador of Civility International Association of Protocol Consultants® and Officers
or for those who have earned the professional rights
Your Name, IAPC Professional Member and IAPC Ambassador of Civility International Association of Protocol Consultants® and Officers
CODE OF ETHICS
IAPC AMBASSADORS OF CIVILITY are dedicated to personal integrity, which is the cornerstone of protocol and etiquette and agree to uphold high standards of professional conduct and help further the Association's efforts to promote protocol, etiquette, and civility worldwide.
IAPC AMBASSADORS OF CIVILITY shall support the Association's commitment to: - Increase opportunities for all who are interested in learning more about civility, country specific do's & taboos, and international protocol by freely offering educational resources through our Web site in an effort to: -Advance public awareness of the critical need for international co-operation in civility, ethics, and integrity. -Promote goodwill and friendship in all human relationships. -Cultivate awareness of the strengths that exist in diverse cultures.
IAPC AMBASSADORS OF CIVILITY shall: -Maintain the highest standards of personal conduct, courtesy, and civility in all communications. -Be honest, fair, and respectful in professional communications and actions. -Actively promote and encourage the highest level of ethics within the industry that the Association represents. -Respect the confidentiality of sensitive information obtained in the course of professional activities. -Strive for excellence in the profession by continually seeking advanced knowledge and skill to enhance professional competency. -Endeavor to understand other cultures and their function in human behavior and society, recognizing the strengths that exist in all cultures. -Not engage in discrimination based on race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. -Not infringe upon IAPC's intellectual property including copyrights and trademarks. -Comply with IAPC's privacy notice and linking agreements.
I hereby apply for membership as an IAPC AMBASSADOR OF CIVILITY. I attest to the accuracy of the information given in my application and am prepared to verify as needed. I agree to abide by IAPC's Code of Ethics as a condition of membership, support IAPC's objectives, and work toward maintaining and enhancing the prestige of the protocol and etiquette industry.
IAPC does not accept donations, grants, or dues of any kind. We thank the many individuals, companies, and organizations that stepped forward, sponsored, volunteered and/or participated in industry specific research to help establish IAPC as an international resource for Academia, Executives, Members of Fortune Global 500 Companies, Corporations/Organizations, Government, and National/International Media seeking reliable information on Protocol, Etiquette, and Civility. If you have money that would have otherwise gone towards membership, we invite you to share kindness in your local community. We encourage the practice of civility and generosity.
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