Welcome to the International Association of Protocol Consultants® and Officers, where ongoing education and connecting form the foundation of our organization. IAPC is an all-volunteer, all-inclusive, non-profit, non-partisan membership organization that represents every area of protocol, etiquette, and civility. I am pleased that you are visiting us today, whether you are a member or a professional or a web friend.
IAPC maintains both an intellectual and an emotional commitment to our position in the forefront of the industry. Our core strength is that we set high goals and achieve them. Many protocol organizations compliment us by regularly emulating IAPC standards and following approaches that we have developed. We are proud of the impact IAPC has made. IAPC is recognized by the industry's icons for our globally experienced faculty, higher level education, resources, and contacts. We are passionate about delivering distinctive learning opportunities, memorable conferences, and personalized programs. I invite you to register for our IAPC Master Class in Leadership | Civility | Country-Specific Do's & Taboos | International Protocol. To read about the interactive session, see: IAPC Master Class
It is my honor and privilege to serve you through the vibrant culture that is IAPC. Please take the enthusiasm of this Association with you and encourage others to participate in our educational offerings. Thank you for visiting our Web site.
Sincerely,
Cherlynn Conetsco, IAPC President
IAPC | Certified Protocol Consultant® | CPC®
International Association of Protocol Consultants® and Officers
INDEPENDENT EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TERESA BABB, CPO® Program Manager and Instructor, Joint Military Attaché School United States Defense Intelligence Agency
ANNA HART, CPO® Social Director and Protocol Advisor to the Commandant and to the Brigade of Midshipmen United States Naval Academy Author, "Service Etiquette"
RAY LEKI Director of the Transition Center National Foreign Affairs Training Center U.S. Department of State's Foreign Service Institute
EDUCATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS PEGGY POST and PETER POST Co-Directors, The Emily Post Institute
* * * HONORARY "Charter" MEMBERS: Roger E. Axtell, Letitia Baldrige, Dr. P.M. Forni HONORARY MEMBERS: Peggy Post and Peter Post, Co-Directors The Emily Post Institute * * * SPECIAL FRIENDS: Joseph Lemasoial-Lekuton, Masters in Education from Harvard University and Jacques Haeringer, Chef de Cuisine of the legendary L'Augerge Chez François
AND MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE HELPED US OVER THE YEARS TO ACHIEVE OUR GOALS: Ambassador and Mrs. Boudewijn J. van Eenennaam The Kingdom of the Netherlands | Nancy Carosso Aerospace Physicist | Charles M. Coffey Former Protocol Officer, Department of Administration for the State of Indiana | 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 | Willard Inter Continental Hotel | 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 | Leslie Lautenslager Assistant Chief of Protocol for Ceremonials United States Department of State | Milo P. Lucio Former, Director of Protocol and Events Manager Marine Barracks Washington Michael D. Lynn, CME, CMM, CMP, CPC® Director, Marketing Communications (MarComm) Exhibitions, Events and Protocol L3 Communications, Integrated Systems | Edith Mayo, Curator Emeritus Political History National Museum of American History Smithsonian Institution | Samuel Manteaw, Esquire | His Excellency Aziz Mékouar Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco | Christine D. Niero, PhD Vice President Credential Services Group | Stephen L. Peterson Esquire | Mary E. Power Former President Convention Industry Council | Colleen Rickenbacher, CMP, CSEP, CPC® | Royal Canadian Mounted Police | Patricia Sander | Charles F. Schill, Esquire Steptoe & Johnson LLP Former, President of the Federal Circuit Bar Association | Diane Schweizer Deputy Director Information Technology US Department of Labor | Ambassador Pamela Hyde Smith Director, Institute for the Study of Diplomacy Georgetown University | Tiffany & Co. | United States Mission to the United Nations
Alinda Lewris, Founder and IAPC Executive Director
The International Association of Protocol Consultants® and Officers™ (IAPC) is organized, within the meaning of Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as an educational and professional nonprofit corporation to promote the welfare of its Members; to advance the efficient and skillful discharge by its Members of the duties of their occupation; to advance and safeguard their economic interest and generally to encourage and promote better social conditions for its Members through cooperative enterprises and do such other things as may be permitted by law.
IAPC is honored to have been featured in SERVICE ETIQUETTE as the preferred platform for coaching and executive education.
SENIOR ADVISORS LETITIA BALDRIGE, Author "New Manners for New Times" ROGER E. AXTELL, Author "Essential Do's & Taboos"
PRESIDENT CHERLYNN CONETSCO, CPC® Author, "Service Etiquette"
VICE PRESIDENT JOHN CRAWFORD HOWELL, CPC®
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. 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
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