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Children’s Graduate Beverly Carroway on why she chose ASP 0

“After researching etiquette training programs, I chose The American School of Protocol® because each time I called, Peggy and her staff members spent so much time with me answering all my questions. I also had an opportunity to speak with other graduates of The American School of Protocol® who verified that I would receive more than I could ever imagine. The staff at The American School of Protocol® will be there for me every step of the way. They are truly dedicated to their training.”

~ Beverly Carroway, June 2011 Children’s Etiquette Certification Graduate

Posted on: 06-15-2011
Posted in: ASP Children's Training Graduates, Blog

Congratulations to our June 2011 Children’s Etiquette Certification Graduates! 0

"June 2011 class"

Our June 10-12, 2011 Three-Day Children’s Train the Trainer Etiquette Certification Course was a huge success!

Congratulations to Anjali Arnold, Beverly Carroway, Debby Tapia, Lashaune Tisdale, Angela Tyree and Cynthia Cox Vrdoljak on joining the ASP sisterhood!

Our participants spent three days engrossed in our 800 page training manual. They practiced public speaking with our trained coach, table scape design, dining skills and effective marketing strategies. The beautiful accommodations of The City Club of Buckhead and the Intercontinental Hotel of Buckhead made this a very special weekend! We wish these graduates the best of luck as they follow their dream and establish their own etiquette schools.

In the next few blog entries, we will highlight a few comments made by our June 2011 participants about our unique training, our staff, and accommodations. We hope that you find their feedback insightful to the tremendous opportunity our etiquette training courses may offer you! For more information, please visit our Etiquette Certification page on our website.

Posted on: 06-14-2011
Posted in: ASP Children's Training Graduates, Blog

Upcoming Children’s Etiquette Certification Dates! 0

"May 2011 Class"

We are currently enrolling participants for our final two 5-Day Children’s Etiquette Certification classes for 2011: July 24-28 and October 23-27.

Our syllabus contains an in-depth focus on etiquette and life skills for 1st through 12th grades and college. Participants will assist in class instructions for children each day, allowing them to see the lessons in action. For the 12 participants in each session, 11 instructors share their particular area of expertise – dining, social media marketing, public speaking, CPR, table-scape design, legal counsel, event coordinating and food preparation.

It is the mission of The American School of Protocol to teach children the skills that will equip them in handling life’s daily challenges. Our extensive syllabus covers social skills, communication, dining, image, college interviews, one-minute speeches, and much, much more.

We are passionate about our goal, which is simple: to make a positive difference in a child’s life. Won’t you join us?

For more information, please contact our office, 404-252-2245, or see our Contact page to submit an inquiry.

"ASP grad and Female student"

"ASP Graduate with Student at Formal Dinner"

Posted on: 06-9-2011
Posted in: ASP Children's Training Graduates, ASP Corporate Training Graduates, Blog

“Family Reunion Etiquette” by ASP Graduate, Tina Hayes 0

"Tina Hayes with Student"

ASP Graduate Tina Hayes is the founder and owner of The School of Etiquette and Decorum in Northern California. Tina also writes a monthly editorial for Cuisine Noir Magazine. We are proud to feature her latest article this week on our blog.

“Family Reunion Etiquette” by Tina Hayes

Are you familiar with the song, “Family Reunion” by the R&B (rhythm & blues) group, The O’Jays? The lyrics convey the message of a joyous time for “the family” to come together and celebrate their heritage. The song summarizes the gratitude and excitement surrounding a family assembly. Some of the lyrics are:

Family reunion (Got to have)
A family reunion
Family reunion
(It’s so nice to come together) To come together
(To get together)

It’s so nice to see
All the folks you love together
Sittin’ and talking’ ’bout
All the things that’s been goin’ down

It’s been a long, long time
Since we had a chance to get together
Nobody knows the next time we see each other
Maybe years and years from now

"Family"

A family reunion is a grand opportunity to spend quality time with relatives. Your gathering may be as simple as a backyard barbecue or it may include other fun activities such as a picnic, talent show, game night, prayer breakfast and tours. When planning a reunion, consider a theme that would enhance family unity and pride, make family members aware of their heritage. Some families incorporate their history and genealogy into the celebration. The significant achievements of family members, vintage artifacts or the development of a family tree also adds value to your gathering. Regardless of the timing, the location, or the chain of events, it is to every one’s advantage that family members adhere to the following six etiquette tips:

R.S.V.P. in a timely manner

Inform the planners if you will be attending the event and do not bring others without first checking with the hosts. Promptly pay any cost or fees (often deposits are required to reserve venues, purchase food, etc.).

Socialize with everyone

Take advantage of the opportunity to meet and spend time with “distant” relatives. Do not just mingle with immediate family. Participate in the family activities and cherish your time together.

Arrive on time for the planned activities

Be timely. Exhibit the highest degree of social decorum by being respectful of other family members’ time and effort in planning the events. Also, if you are requested to bring food for a potluck menu, make sure that your dish arrives on time.

Parents should keep an eye on their child(ren) to ensure they are mannerly

While socializing with family members that you have not seen in years, it can be easy to become distracted and leave children unsupervised. Organizers planning the reunion should include activities for children of all ages to allow them to have fun and occupy their time.

Acknowledge the elders of the family

Honoring their presence shows great esteem and teaches respect.

How appreciation to the organizer(s) for planning the family reunion

How nice it is for the people overseeing the reunion to receive a thank you note from family members expressing sincere gratitude for their hard work and efforts. Even though things may not have been perfect, a note of appreciation lets the organizers know that their work was not in vain.

Have a great summer!

Posted on: 06-8-2011
Posted in: ASP Children's Training Graduates, ASP Corporate Training Graduates, Blog, In the News

ASP Children’s Etiquette Graduate, Paula Pranger, launches her business! 0

February 2011 Children’s Etiquette Certification Graduate, Paula Pranger, was featured this week in the Neighbor Newspaper, a local news publication in the Atlanta metropolitan area. We are so proud of Paula’s accomplishments with her business, Peachtree Etiquette!

CHILD ETIQUETTE PROGRAM LAUNCHES

By Rachel Kellogg, Neighbor Newspaper

Mother of two Paula Pranger, of Alpharetta, recently began a business venture set on teaching kids ages 3 to 18 the value of being courteous.

As a stay-at-home mom, Pranger noticed kids who were lacking social skills and manners and wondered if parents were hoping their children would just pick them up naturally.

“With parents busy schedules and often both working, these things end up on the bottom of the priority list,” the certified etiquette consultant said.

Realizing this difficulty in balancing needs, Pranger began Peachtree Etiquette, LLC, a company that teaches proper etiquette, manners, socialization and dining skills, while still allowing kids to have fun.

Pranger incorporates games and interactive activities to keep the children engaged.

“When you’re starting with 3-year-olds, it’s important to make it fun for them,” she said. “Kids need to be kids, and we want them to enjoy themselves.”

Pranger said the main focus of her program is to teach kids that the point of etiquette is to show respect and consideration for others.

From June 27 to July 1, Pranger will offer a Couth Camp.

Children will learn skills such as when to extend a handshake, how to introduce their parents to their friends, making eye contact, giving gifts, telephone manners, online manners and writing thank-you notes.

There is also a section on dealing with teasing and bullies and social safety when it comes to the phone and Internet.

“We’re always hearing from parents who say the classes have instilled confidence in their once-shy kids,” Pranger said.

Pranger, who spent 10 years in the corporate world before becoming a mother, also offers Corporate Etiquette Training for adults.

For more information, please visit www. peachtreeetiquette.com

"Paula with Class"

Posted on: 06-3-2011
Posted in: ASP Children's Training Graduates, Blog, In the News

Reviews on our Manners for 3, 4 and 5 Year-Olds Program 0

"Peggy with Boy"

We have recently received the following comments from pleased customers, praising the success of our early childhood education program, Manners for 3, 4 and 5 Year Olds.

“All I can say is WOW! What an impression it makes when a 3 year-old stands when seeing an adult enter a room, walks over and gives a firm handshake, introducing themselves with confidence. These lessons were a delight to teach and the parent feedback has been nothing but positive. Thank you!”

~ G. Jackson, Indianapolis, IN

“Manners instruction knows no geographic boundaries! In my country, there is a tremendous demand to teach manners in our preschool programs. The ten lessons were exactly what our school was looking for, and with the accompanying DVD of Peggy teaching each lesson, we were easily able to visualize how to teach your wonderful curriculum.”

~ Demet Bahar, Greece

“I chose the Manners program to begin my second career, after being in corporate America for many years. What impressed me the most about the lessons is how well each one builds on the next. Your marketing suggestions really work! I now feel ready to start what has been a dream of mine for many years!”

~ C. Holt, Portland, OR

For more information on our Manners for 3, 4, and 5 Year Olds, please visit our Products page.

Posted on: 06-1-2011
Posted in: ASP Children's Training Graduates, ASP Corporate Training Graduates, Blog, Products

May Graduate, Jonnie Fox Flanagan, on her training experience with ASP 0

Dear Peggy,

I cannot say enough about the experience I had attending the 5-Day Children’s Etiquette Certification training. Everything was so well-organized, beautifully decorated, and graciously presented. Peggy, you and your wonderful staff, including Lindsey, Tia, Kelly, Brenda, Martha, Dolores, Sheyla, Rebecca, Nancy, Mary Donne Peters and your “right hand man” Gabriel – made a powerful and lasting impression on me. We were treated like “spun gold” from the moment we arrived at the beautiful Intercontinental Buckhead to the bittersweet departing on our last day. In all the years of conferences, conventions, and seminars attended, I have never been in a more comfortable and professional setting, and have taken with me, not only a voluminous amount of materials and education, but truly lasting memories of time spent with special women. Thank you for the gift you have and share with us.

Warm Regards,

Jonnie

~ Jonnie Fox Flanagan, May 2011 Children’s Etiquette Certification Graduate

Thank you for your kind words, Jonnie. We are so proud of your accomplishments as the Founder and Director of The Magnolia School of Etiquette and Protocol.

"Jonnie with student at dinner" "Jonnie helping student with utensils"

Posted on: 05-23-2011
Posted in: ASP Children's Training Graduates, Blog

May Graduate, Robin Wells, on CPR with Rebecca 0

"Robin Wells"

“Words cannot express how fabulous Rebecca was teaching CPR. Her personality, delivery, timing, and humor – all were off the charts for me! You cannot teach that kind of effectiveness – I have taken CPR classes before, and to say this at least – this was the first one I actually learned from. Thank you!”

~ Robin Wells, May 2011 Children’s Etiquette Certification Graduate

Posted on: 05-20-2011
Posted in: ASP Children's Training Graduates, Blog

ASP Children’s Certification Graduate, Wendy Finch, shares her thoughts on her training experience 0

"Graduate Wendy Finch with Peggy Newfield"

Dear Peggy and Staff,

Thank you all for your time and effort over the last week. I am excited to return home and share my new skills with others. This training has opened my eyes to the layers and layers of etiquette and protocol techniques to teach children. At the very least, my life has been improved because of The American School of Protocol.

~ Wendy Finch, May 2011 Children’s Etiquette Certification Graduate

Posted on: 05-16-2011
Posted in: ASP Children's Training Graduates, Blog

ASP Children’s Certifcation Graduate, Susan Callahan, on Communication 0

"Susan with student"
Susan Callahan shared with us a few thoughts on our Communications training class.

“I thought Nancy was wonderful. Her critiques [of us] were always ‘right on’. She never insulted us or made us feel even more nervous to speak in front of a group. Her suggestions on how to improve our speaking skills were so very helpful.”

~ Susan Callahan, May 2011 Children’s Certification Graduate

Posted on: 05-13-2011
Posted in: ASP Children's Training Graduates, Blog