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Washington DC - 1 November 2007 ... It is indeed gratifying to know that as a standard setting nonprofit organization, the International Association of Protocol Consultants® / Officers has raised the bar for protocol, etiquette, and civility practitioners since our inception in 2002. FOUNDER'S MESSAGE: AS WE PREDICTED AND PROMOTED
Washington DC - 1 September 2007 ... IAPC has achieved all goals set forth by our founding Board of Directors, along with my own initial objectives in establishing this organization.
Through the development and public offerings of executive education conferences and the generous dissemination of information regarding university-level programs, international standards, and professional certification in protocol, IAPC has served the interested public and thousands of global professionals who are experienced producers and/or directors of events involving world leaders, heads of state, foreign dignitaries, and corporate executives. Some have worked directly with United States Presidents, White House officials, the U.S. State Department, and other countries' government representatives.
Today, our most dedicated founding members and authorized instructors are under contract to either teach at the university-level or author separate protocol and etiquette works and industry related materials. In addition, key IAPC officers have developed, together with industry icons, advanced programs in protocol and civility, leadership training, and SMART manners. These programs are requested by universities and private businesses, including members of Fortune 500 Global corporations. As we predicted and promoted, IAPC is pleased to see the significant increase in university and college degree programs in our discipline becoming the preferred means for acquiring foundational education in protocol, etiquette, and civility. We will continue to report our findings, such as --- in today's marketplace employers prefer hiring professionals with a Bachelor's degree or higher and for individuals entering the field of protocol --- their education should also include university-level program(s) in international relations, diplomacy, foreign languages, world history, or related areas.
Alinda Lewris states: Recognition of the protocol and etiquette profession as a respected, delineated career category is inevitable and imminent. I confidently predict that in the near future university and college degree programs in our discipline will become the accepted requirement for all protocol and etiquette professionals.
Towards this goal of advanced education, IAPC will continue to offer higher level learning opportunities such as the IAPC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: Civility, Country-Specific Do's & Taboos, and Protocol. See: IAPC Executive Education PROTOCOL ICONS MEET TOGETHER UNDER IAPC BANNER
Washington DC - 24 May 2007 ... FOR THE FIRST TIME IN PROTOCOL AND ETIQUETTE HISTORY, the International Association of Protocol Consultants® / Officers (IAPC) gathered together in a single forum the Industry's leading icons during our Executive Education Conference, Mastering Protocol, Etiquette and Civility, held at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, DC on May 18-20, 2007. This milestone fulfills the Founder's goal [Alinda Lewris] for IAPC to be the welcoming umbrella providing opportunities to connect for all involved in protocol, etiquette, and civility arenas.
The distinguished presenters at this spectacular program included: Roger Axtell (author of Do's and Taboos series on international travel) Letitia Baldrige (Jackie Kennedy's social secretary and author of 23 etiquette books) Dr. PM Forni (founder of Johns Hopkins University Civility Project) Judith Martin (Author and Newspaper columnist "Miss Manners") Peggy Post (Director of the Emily Post Institute)
Also presenting on the same dais were IAPC authorized instructors:
Teresa Babb, Program Manager and Instructor, Joint Military Attaché School, United States Defense Intelligence Agency Cherlynn Conetsco, IAPC Certified Protocol Consultant CPC Anna Hart, Social Director, United States Naval Academy John Crawford Howell, President, Smart Business in a Flat World Ray Leki, Director, Transition Center, National Foreign Affairs Training Center United States Department of State Alinda Lewris, Partner, Baldrige & Lewris (Letitia Baldrige and Alinda Lewris)
See: Past Events SEVEN PREMIER CREDENTIALS AWARDED IN 2006
Washington DC - 18 October 2006 ... As a standard-setting, nonprofit organization, the International Association of Protocol Consultants® / Officers (IAPC) takes great pleasure in announcing that the following group of individuals are the first to qualify for the most prestigious awards in the protocol and etiquette industry. See: Certification UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) PROTOCOL TRAINERS FIRST TO QUALIFY FOR PREMIER CREDENTIAL
Washington, DC - 18 October 2006 ... As a third-party, standard setting, nonprofit organization, the International Association of Protocol Consultants® / Officers (IAPC) takes great pleasure in announcing the first recipients of the prestigious designation Certified Protocol Officer®, CPO®: Ms. Teresa Babb and Ms. Anna Hart. See: Certification INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROTOCOL CONSULTANTS / OFFICERS - INAUGURAL Executive Education: Mastering Protocol, Etiquette & Civility
Washington DC - May 2006 ... The International Association of Protocol Consultants® / Officers (IAPC) celebrated its inaugural Executive Education: Mastering Protocol, Etiquette & Civility program in May 2006.
Our Executive Education participants: Came from Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Ecuador, more than 20 States, and the District of Columbia
Represented a range of experience from "being new in the industry" to "having more than 50 years of experience." Are active consultants, directors, and officers professionally involved in corporate protocol, diplomatic protocol, government protocol, international protocol, military protocol, and etiquette. Many of us are authors, experienced directors of our own businesses, and/or produce events involving corporate executives, world leaders, and heads of state. Some of us have worked directly with State or local governments, U. S. Presidents, White House officials, Prime Ministers, diplomatic personnel, and military officials. Many of us have been featured on television and in publications worldwide ... INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROTOCOL CONSULTANTS FOUNDER COMPLETES - International Standards for Accreditation/Certification
Washington DC - January 19, 2006 ... BE IT KNOWN, that ALINDA LEWRIS has successfully completed the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards training course "Personnel Certification Accreditation: Understanding the Requirements of ISO/IEC 17024." Thereby, demonstrating a commitment to personal development, organizational growth and the voluntary consensus standards process. CONVENTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL EXPANDS The International Association of Protocol Consultants® / Officers (IAPC) Becomes Newest Member
McLean, Virginia - October 26, 2005 ... The Convention Industry Council (CIC) approved the International Association of Protocol Consultants® / Officers (IAPC) as its newest member organization at its board of directors meeting on October 6, 2005. CIC's 31 member organizations now expand to represent more than 100,000 individuals as well as 16,500 firms and properties involved in the meetings, conventions, and exhibitions industry, due to the recent addition of IAPC as well as the National Business Travel Association (NBTA) in March of 2005. As the meeting industry becomes more global, the emphasis on protocol for all programs is growing, commented Mary E. Power, CAE, President and CEO of CIC. IAPC's membership in CIC supports our aim of improving the professionalism of our overall industry.
Since 2002, IAPC has dedicated its work to advancing the practice of protocol, etiquette, and civility worldwide by providing members with higher learning opportunities, ethical and professional standards, facilitating exchange of information, and encouraging an inclusive community for all professionals. It contributes directly to the international cross-cultural understanding necessary for global expansions. And as CIC's newest member organization, it will support and encourage the Certified Meeting Planner (CMP), Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX), Global Expansion and all CIC programs through members and all forms of communication and education. IAPC members include special event planners, meeting professionals, corporate/international executives, protocol consultants, diplomatic/government protocol officers, etiquette teachers, medical professionals, attorneys/legal counselors, and entrepreneurs. The International Association of Protocol Consultants (IAPC) is honored to be a member in the Convention Industry Council (CIC). Our mission parallels CIC, adding the critical components of protocol, etiquette, and civility. explained Alinda Lewris, IAPC President & Chief Executive Officer. We join CIC in supporting public awareness of the need for qualified experts in official, professional, and social arenas, domestically and internationally. IAPC 2005 EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM
Washington DC - 22 September 2005 ... Members and friends of the International Association of Protocol Consultants® / Officers (IAPC) recently gathered at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, DC for the IAPC 2005 Educational Symposium. Celebrating three years of foundational success, the Association brought together leaders within the education, government, and protocol industries to share a number of topics pertinent to our professional and personal lives.
Ms. Devora Griggs (Events and Protocol Specialist at BAE Systems) served as master of ceremonies for the event. Ms. Alinda Lewris (IAPC President & Chief Executive Officer) welcomed the group and Ms. Cherlynn Conetsco (Chair, Certification Council) spoke on IAPC's Executive Education Programs and 2006 Certified Protocol Consultant CPC programs. Mr. George Hutchinson, Esquire (Executive Director-Emeritus, Federal Circuit Bar Association) briefed on the U.S. Supreme Court, and keynote speaker, Dr. P. M. Forni (Professor, Johns Hopkins University) lectured on the surprising cost of incivility.
The memorable event included a very special evening reception to honor America's leading arbiter of manners. Ms. Letitia Baldrige is the 2005 IAPC Outstanding Achievement Award recipient. Her remarks, Protocol Pufferies and Etiquette Exigencies, drew on her invaluable life experiences as a global expert in the field. As author of 21 books, including her most recent best seller, New Manners for New Times: A Complete Guide to Etiquette, Ms. Baldrige provided a fresh perspective on maintaining decorum and a high quality lifestyle in today's exceedingly high tech world.
During the reception, Ms. Patricia Sanders (Director, Marketing Communications for BAE Systems) was recognized for her role as Chairman of IAPC's outstanding inaugural conference and Ms. Mary E. Power (President, Convention Industry Council) commended IAPC for its dedication to continued education. Ms. Power thanked IAPC principals for their contribution to the industry by authoring Chapter 18: International Protocol, for the 1st Edition of the Convention Industry Council (CIC) International Manual, released in June 2005. Ms. Power remarked: As meetings expand globally, protocol is becoming a key element to every successful event. The Convention Industry Council commends the International Association of Protocol Consultants on undertaking the appropriate course to establish IAPC certification programs. IAPC is dedicated to increasing the professionalism of active protocol and etiquette consultants through higher learning.
The afternoon educational offering began with Mr. Hutchinson speaking on Protocol and the U.S. Supreme Court. He delivered keen insight into the historical basis for many traditions from the use of quill pens and the ordered seating of Justices within the courtroom, to their nomination and succession processes. He reiterated the honor due the judicial branch of the U.S. government. Mr. Hutchinson worked at the U.S. Supreme Court for 24 years in various positions, including Assistant Marshal. He later served as the first Clerk of the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and continued in that capacity until his retirement after 47 years in public service.
The Keynote Speaker was Dr. Forni, cofounder of the Johns Hopkins Civility Project. Dr. Forni, a professor at Johns Hopkins University, spoke on Relational Competence in the Workplace: The High Road and the Bottom Line. He defined civility as a respectful form of benevolent awareness of those around us. He strongly believes that "soft skills" such as courtesy and consideration are fundamental for our personal success, health, and well-being. Dr. Forni pointed out economic benefits as well. With reference to the rising cost of employee health care, retention, and recruitment, he observed that the promotion of relational competence in the workplace is a rational answer. He cited a 1992 United Nations Report that labels job stress - the 20th Century Disease - and a report by The American Institute of Stress that shows job stress as very costly, with the price tag for U.S. industry estimated at over $300 billion annually. Dr. Forni presented a compelling case for civil society, deeming being crucial to the well being the individual as well as the community. Citing ongoing medical studies and emerging research that identifies the detrimental physical consequences of stress and anger, he maintained that being good is good for you, better relationships lower our levels of stress. PROTOCOL ASSOCIATION ENGAGES THE GLOBAL AUDIENCE
Washington DC - 14 July 2005 ... The International Association of Protocol Consultants® / Officers (IAPC) is pleased to announce another important contribution to the industry by its authorship of Chapter 18, Part II, on the subject of International Protocol, for the 1st Edition of the Convention Industry Council's (CIC) International Manual, released in June 2005. This manual is on the required reading list for the Certified Meeting Professionals (CMP) examination and will serve as a useful resource for the 10,370 CMP members to stay current on the differing practices in North America, Europe, and other world regions. The Convention Industry Council's 31 member organizations represent more than 98,000 individuals as well as 15,000 firms and properties involved in the meetings, conventions, and exhibitions industry.
The CIC International Manual was written by a global team of authors including our own. It is the first time that a protocol organization has been invited to assist in the creation of an international manual of this kind. The IAPC chapter contributors (listed alphabetically):
Roger E. Axtell, international protocol authority and author Letitia Baldrige, former White House Social Secretary and author of books on manners and etiquette Cherlynn Conetsco, CPC, trainer for US. diplomats, retired instructor for the Joint Military Attaché School Dr. P.M. Forni, professor, co-founder of the Civility Project at Johns Hopkins University Alinda Lewris, IAPC President & Chief Executive Officer, and team leader for IAPC's contributions for this project Michael D. Lynn, CPC, CME, CMM, CMP and exhibition industry expert
Alinda Lewris commented, IAPC is a rapidly expanding organization devoted to increasing the professional success and advancement of its members. Business today relies increasingly on meetings, made necessary because of a complicated global economy. We need to have not just good, but excellent information. We need greater people skills so that we know how to show respect for our leaders, peers, and those we are fortunate enough to supervise. In short, there is a lot we need to know. ANOTHER KIND OF SOCIAL SECURITY? MANNERS!
Washington DC - 20 April 2005 ... Dining with manners expert Letitia Baldrige, noted author of numerous protocol and etiquette books, would be daunting to most, but members of the International Association of Protocol Consultants® / Officers (IAPC) couldn't be happier. They had no hesitation deciding which fork to use or bread plate to reach for at lunch on April 20th at The Hay Adams Hotel in Washington, D.C. with Ms. Baldrige, who spoke on behavior needed to succeed in the workplace.
The event was one of several continuous higher learning (advanced studies/executive education) events sponsored by IAPC to provide members and the public with an opportunity to hear, mingle, and ask questions of industry experts. "It isn't everyday that the average person has an opportunity to dine with and question a world renowned expert in protocol," says Alinda Lewris, IAPC Executive Director. "Knowing how to act in the workplace is imperative to success. The ability to create a positive image and build business relationships is another, essential social security. Letitia Baldrige communicated manners information crucial to everyone.
Ms. Baldrige's career began in U.S. Embassies, led her all the way to the Kennedy White House and into business, including corporate director and head of her own company, Letitia Baldrige Enterprises. She continues as a noted author on the subject of manners and her most recent book, Letitia Baldrige's New Manners for New Times: A Complete Guide to Etiquette, holds wisdom for the workplace acquired through a lifetime working in the field of protocol and etiquette. Ms. Baldrige serves as an esteemed resource to the members of the International Association of Protocol Consultants, a flourishing and rapidly expanding organization committed to increasing professional success and advancement of its members. JUST A FEW SAMPLES/EXCERPTS TO ASSIST IN DEVELOPING YOUR OWN. SHARE!
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