Protocol and Diplomacy International - Protocol Officers Association
Our Mission
The mission of Protocol and Diplomacy International – Protocol Officers Association (PDI-POA) is to provide the highest level of collective expertise, training, information, and advice regarding internationally and nationally accepted rules of protocol. We are committed to facilitating communication, understanding, and cooperation between individuals, governments and cultures.
Our Purpose
The purpose of PDI-POA is to provide continuing education in the field of international protocol. The association serves as a link between international and national protocol officials in both public and private enterprises.
Our Value
The association provides expertise in protocol, diplomacy and cross-cultural awareness.
PDI-POA offers advanced training and continuing education programs including an annual international protocol conference.
Current protocol information is shared with the network of PDI-POA members.
PDI-POA works actively to ensure state and local government appreciation of the importance of establishing and supporting an Office of Protocol, and the necessity of employing an official Chief or Director of Protocol to handle international relations and dignitary visits.
Our Members
Membership in the Association is open to professionals in the field of protocol who currently serve, or have served in the past, as protocol officers for any level of government (federal/national, state/province, county, city or military) museums or cultural institutions, universities and colleges (public or private), corporations or international trade organizations.
