Protocol in Action (updated February 28, 2010)
PDI-POA Members in the News
PDI-POA Board Member, Karen Bryk has been working non-stop for months on protocol assignments for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Seen here with her boss, the recently appointed Premier of Manitoba, Honourable Greg Selinger. Karen is also kind enough to show us how she relaxes and travels- with style! The Games began February 12th and ended February 28th. Well done, good soldier! And still to come, the Paralympic Games in March.
Starting off the new year, Road Shows were conducted January 7-8 by President Chris Young and Board Member Donna Moloney in the following cities: Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; and Cincinnati, OH. On the agenda: "Why a High Standard of Protocol is Necessary for Diplomatic and Business Success", and updates on the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, a 16-day event in beginning September 25, 2010.
Protocol in the News
New White House Social Secretary, Julianna Smoot, announced. Ms. Smoot replaces Desiree Rogers, who resigned after considerable criticism over the lack of oversight of arriving guests at the Official Dinner for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Denver Post ; Washington Post
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Protocol Guidance
On-line Cross Cultural Training Web site: these self-paced modules allows you to see how astute you are with traveling abroad. Designed for college students, there is a lot of relevant information.
Vienna Convention on Consular Relations: PDF Link (please use your browser back button to return to this page)
Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations: PDF Link (please use your browser back button to return to this page)
Explanation of academic costumes and ceremonies, such as commencement and honorary degrees, at institutions of higher education: American Council on Education
How to sign up for daily press briefings from the Department of State: Click here
U.S. Department of State Telephone Directory of Key Officers of Foreign Service Posts (unclassified) August 2008: PDF Link (please use your browser back button to return to this page)
