LEADING INDUSTRY ICONS AND ACCLAIMED AUTHORS MET UNDER IAPC BANNER in Washington DC for the Biennial Executive Education / Leadership Conference
Washington DC - FOR THE FIRST TIME IN PROTOCOL AND ETIQUETTE HISTORY, the International Association of Protocol Consultants® gathered together in a single forum the Industry’s leading icons and acclaimed authors during the Executive Education Conference, Mastering Protocol, Etiquette and Civility, held at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, DC. 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 E. 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, President, IAPC Certification Council Washington DC *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
"I have seen many conferences and seminars over the years, but the ones produced by Alinda Lewris for IAPC are absolutely terrific! It would make an excellent case study for business students, because she does it right. ... She not only persuaded well-known, prominent people to address her seminar participants, she kept the pace up - no boring, lagging parts on the agenda. I am in awe of Ms. Lewris!"
"What a fabulous idea of Alinda Lewris! She set out to round up those of us who call "etiquette" our life-work and passion - and she managed to do just that! I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to meet the others in the field of manners. We had a wonderful opportunity to learn from each other and to share ideas in a friendly and inclusive forum. I look forward to future gatherings, and send my sincere thanks to Alinda and her IAPC associates." Peggy Post, Director, The Emily Post Institute
Alinda Lewris - What a privilege it was being part of the IAPC event! Bringing together the most prestigious voices in the field of etiquette today was a memorable accomplishment. I want to believe that the industry will take to heart your message of inclusion. And I hope that IAPC will grow and prosper with you at the helm for many years to come."
Dr. P.M. Forni, Founder of The Civility Initiative at Johns Hopkins University
"Alinda, It was a personal and professional thrill to meet so many protocol experts at your conference in May. IAPC has crossed new borders by promoting an "all inclusive community" and elevating the professionalism of Protocol."
Roger E. Axtell Author 2007 recipient of IAPC Outstanding Achievement Award IAPC Charter Member IAPC Education Oversight Committee IAPC Certification Council Advisor
Letitia Baldrige Author 2005 recipient of IAPC Outstanding Achievement Award IAPC Charter Member IAPC Founding Education Review Board Member
"I think we should all salute Alinda Lewris and thank her for doing the impossible - getting a group of competing manners and etiquette luminaries together for her IAPC conferences. Corralling them to come to Washington DC for meetings was a sterling idea to begin with, but bringing it off with the panache and enthusiasm she did made it a golden event. Everyone seemed to have had a good time passing on their knowledge to others. To me, that in itself was an example of wonderfully good manners in action!" - - - Letitia Baldrige
Dr. P.M. Forni Johns Hopkins University 2006 recipient of IAPC Outstanding Achievement Award IAPC Charter Member
Judith Martin "Miss Manners" Author and Syndicated Columnist
PAST IAPC CONFERENCE PRESENTERS, CONTRIBUTORS, and COMPANIES or INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE HELPED US OVER THE YEARS TO ACHIEVE OUR GOALS Teresa Babb IAPC | Certified Protocol Officer® | CPO® Instructor Joint Military Attaché School United States Defense Intelligence Agency
Ambassador and Mrs. Boudewijn J. van Eenennaam The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Nancy Carosso Aerospace Physicist IAPC Founding Board of Director
...for the first time, the realm of protocol, etiquette, and civility has its own association, IAPC, to assist government, corporations, academia, individuals, and community organization in the quest for setting new standards for social and personal interactions. IAPC offers a wide variety of information, resources, and assistance to the world at-large, in its pursuit of promoting new personal and professional principles.
Charles M. Coffey Protocol, Research, and Communication Consultant and former Protocol Officer, Department of Administration for the State of Indiana IAPC Charter Member
IAPC fills an important need in a profession that has as its mission building bridges of understanding, respect and cooperation among leaders from many walks of life throughout the world. The specialized training undoubtedly contributes to the professional development of those men and women who should the responsibility for making certain that complicated programs and events unfold in a smooth and almost seamless way. A philosopher once observed that if a great thing can be done at all it can be done with ease. But, it requires the type of ease with which a tree blossoms after years of gathering strength. IAPC's programs reward its graduates with enhanced skill levels and greater knowledge of ways to accomplish great things while maintain that sense of ease. Cherlynn Conetsco IAPC | Certified Protocol Consultant® | CPC® Former Program Director, Joint Military Attaché School United States Defense Intelligence Agency Crane & Co. Amanda Downes Social Secretary to the British Ambassador British Embassy The Honorable Catherine S. Fenton Social Secretary and Special Assistant to the President The White House Devora Griggs BAE SYSTEMS Past: IAPC Founding Advisory Board Member Anna Hart IAPC | Certified Protocol Officer® | CPO® Social Director and Protocol Advisor to the Commandant and to the Brigade of Midshipment United States Naval Academy Hervé Houdré
General Manager
Willard Inter Continental Hotel John Crawford Howell IAPC | Certified Protocol Consultant® | CPC® President Smart Business in a Flat World George E. Hutchinson, Esquire Executive Director - Emeritus of the Federal Circuit Bar Association Colonial Kenneth W. Jewett Commandant Joint Military Attaché School United States Defense Intelligence Agency Dr. Walter V. Kowtoniuk IAPC Independent Education Oversight Committee Leslie Lautenslager Assistant Chief of Protocol for Ceremonials United States Department of State
Ray Leki Director of the Transition Center National Foreign Affairs Training Center U.S. Department of State's Foreign Service Institute Washington DC
Alinda Lewris IAPC | Certified Protocol Consultant® | CPC® IAPC Founder and Executive Director
Milo P. Lucio Director of Protocol and Events Manager Marine Barracks Washington Past: IAPC Founding Advisory Board Past: IAPC Independent Education Oversight Committee Michael D. Lynn, CME, CMM, CMP, CPC® IAPC | Certified Protocol Consultant® | CPC® Director, Marketing Communications (MarComm) Exhibitions, Events and Protocol L-3 Communications, Integrated Systems Past: IAPC Founding Advisory Board Member Edith Mayo, Curator Emeritus Political History National Museum of American History Smithsonian Institution Samuel Manteaw, Esquire IAPC Independent Education Oversight Committee His Excellency Aziz Mékouar Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco I recognize the need for civility and integrity in society and support the mission of IAPC in promoting these values and encouraging mutual respect between countries and diverse cultures. Alinda, the best to you and your members. Christine D. Niero, PhD Vice President Credential Services Group
Peter Post Director The Emily Post Institute
Mary E. Power Former President Convention Industry Council
Colleen Rickenbacher, CMP, CSEP, CPC® IAPC | Certified Protocol Consultant® | CPC® Past: IAPC Advisory Board Member Royal Canadian Mounted Police The IAPC, like the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, prizes professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct above all ... Assistant Commissioner Bernie Corrigan Director General, Public Affairs & Communication Services Patricia Sander Past: IAPC Founding Advisory Board Member Charles F. Schill, Esquire Steptoe & Johnson LLP President of the Federal Circuit Bar Association Diane Schweizer Deputy Director Information Technology US Department of Labor IAPC Charter Member Ambassador Pamela Hyde Smith Director, Institute for the Study of Diplomacy Georgetown University Tiffany & Co.
United States Mission to the United Nations
Every effort has been made to acknowledge those who have reached out to help IAPC achieve our goals. IAPC apologizes for any omissions and would be grateful to be notified of any corrections or additions that should appear above. Thank you!
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