NAUEP 2017 End-of-Year Issue

Etiquette Pros Quarterly NAUEP QUARTERLY MAGAZINE

SPECIAL YEAR-END ISSUE

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JANUARY IS HOT TEA MONTH

2018 Etiquette Trends

Great Holiday eats

See What’s Trending in Etiquette

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Special end-of-year edition

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A Word from the Founder…………..…………………1 Thank you Leadership….……………….….....…….….2 Etiquette Trending…………………….….…..….………..3 Rolanda Parsons………….…….…….……….….….……..4 NAUEP Year-in-Review……….…….……….……..…5 Holiday Fashion……………..…………....…….….…….…7

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Holiday Eats………………….……..………….........………..8 We’re Inspired by Lena Horne………………………….………………..…..………….10 Holiday Paradise……………………….….…..………...11 Hot Tea Month ………………………….……………….13 Sarina Fields…………………………………….…..….…..14 Fantastic Fall Furs……………………………………….15

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER Lady T renette Wilson Happy Holidays Friends of Etiquette:

What a year! Words cannot express how fortunate we have been to spend a year impacting urban communities through etiquette.

Beyond celebrating this holiday season, I want to express my sincere gratitude to all of those who impacted and supported the work of NAUEP! 2018 ushers in a New Year of greatness and etiquette impact. I am excited to lead the charge to prepare underserved communities for their future.

As we look to 2018, we celebrate our 7 years of etiquette impact and you’re invited to join us!

Thank you for allowing us to impart into your vision! xoxo – Lady T

Our Etiquette

Editor-in-Chief Renita Jackson

Senior Editor Alica Ford

Design Editor Cynthia Pillow

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Etiquette CONFERENCE Thursday – Saturday

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Years of Etiquette Excellence You are cordially invited to three days of Celebration and Empowerment! Join Lady Trenette Wilson and members of the National Association of Urban Etiquette Professionals (NAUEP) as we celebrate 7 years of ETIQUETTE EXCELLENCE!

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Thank You 2017 NAUEP Leadership Team

National Director Denell Parker, VA Thank you Denell for leading NAUEP to premier status!

Committee Director Andrea Kimble, TX Thank you Andrea for unlocking our committee success!

Etiquette Pros Quarterly Magazine Editor-in-Chief Renita Jackson, MO Thank you for leading your team to a beautiful publication!

Jr. Debutante Director Tonja W. Prudhomme, LA Thank you Tonja for your outstanding work!

Regional Director Alerice Henfield-Duncanson, FL Thank you for your years of commitment and service to NAUEP!

Certification Director Lady Sheila Tolbert, IL Thank you Lady Sheila for your support!

National Liason Lady Mavis Caldwell, TX Thank you Lady Mavis for supporting the ladies of NAUEP!

Regional Director Valerie Warrior, TX Thank you Valerie for your support and commitment to NAUEP!

Thank you to our amazing 2017 Leadership Team! Together, you assured our yearly etiquette initiatives were a great success, trained 50 new instructors and made NAUEP a national presence.

My heart is overwhelmed with gratitude for your amazing contributions. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service!

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF URBAN ETIQUETTE PROFESSIONALS

OUR ETIQUETTE IMPACT EXPOSED URBAN YOUTH TO SOCIAL GRACES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

INCREASED ACCESIBILITY TO ETIQUETTE FOR UNDERSERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Expanding Access to Etiquette – Serving 50,000 Annually

PROVIDED WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES AND UNIVERSITIES

PROVIDED 2,000 Etiquette Workshops Nationwide to Underserved Communities

CERTIFIED 150 Trained Etiquette and Debutante Consultants

EQUIPPED 200 Organizations With Etiquette Materials

Leaders in Etiquette…Empowering Urban Communities

The “Etiquette Game” is expanding. Are you ready for 2018?

Let Me Upgrade You!

Etiquette “Trending” 2018 ETIQUETTE TRENDS TO WATCH FOR Today’s etiquette is a never-ending sea of appropriateness. Each year, areas of decorum are thrust into the public square leaving massive opportunities for etiquette consultants who dare enter these uncharted waters.

The rules of old are very much still in effect, the higher in social circles you go, but new more subtle rules have been re-introduced to society at large. Brush up on your etiquette skills for 2018!

RETURNING TRENDS Social Media Etiquette SmartPhone Etiquette

See what’s trending in etiquette in 2018!

WORKPLACE ETIQUETTE

No other area of etiquette took a bruising last year like the area of Workplace Etiquette. As we look to 2018, companies are looking to engage etiquette pros who can address business etiquette, attire and communication.

DATING ETIQUETTE

INTERNATIONAL ETIQUETTE

From online hookups to meeting at work, the dating game is ever evolving. Etiquette pros are teaching couples everything from dining etiquette to how to behave when meeting the inlaws.

International Etiquette used to be reserved for high-level management. Now, you are more likely to meet someone from another country anywhere. Brush up on general international etiquette rules and teach others about your culture as well.

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Inspired by her mother, Rolanda Parsons founded Little Sister CEO in 2011 as a social organization to groom girls for leadership and promote entrepreneurship at a young age.

Armed with Ecclesiastes 3:1, a strong business background and the tools of etiquette, Lady Ro is dedicated to teaching young lady leaders the importance of timing in business and in life. .

ROLANDA PARSONS Empowering little sisters through etiquette and entrepreneurship

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rom teaching girls the fundamentals of business ownership to empowering young men and women with basic business and social etiquette, Lady Ro impacts her community through quarterly seminars and workshops.

As a yearly host of the annual NAUEP Hats and Pearls Springtime Tea Party, Lady Ro hosts “tea talks” in her local community to engage young girls and teens on topics affecting their daily lives.

In addition to the Little Sister CEO’s quarterly meetings and workshops, girls participate in the “Girl Gives” program where girls demonstrate random acts of kindness.

In the future, Lady Ro plans to continue to collaborate with community organizations and soon host a “Girl of the Year Gala” to highlight outstanding young women in her community.

Filled with a complete quest to inspire the leaders of tomorrow, NAUEP is proud to honor Rolanda Parsons (Lady Ro) for her dedication to the field of etiquette and building the future of young women.

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Celebrating Hot Tea Month Drink More Tea Join Lady T for a Virtual Tea Tasting January 25, 2018 12:00 p.m.

HEALTHY TEAS

Our Year-in-Review

2018 A Look Ahead

NAUEP Celebrates 7 Years of Etiquette

Excellence .……….

Our Theme Year of the

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Join in on the Fun Year of the Lady Launch January 2018 History of Etiquette in Black America – Virtual Tour February 2018 Hats and Pearls Springtime Tea Party April 2018 A Girl’s First Pearls April 2018 National Etiquette Week May 7-11, 2018 National Etiquette Conference July 19-21, 2018 Who’s Who in Etiquette July 2018 Etiquette Pros Quarterly

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National Association of Urban Etiquette Professionals Impacting Underserved Communities through Etiquette

2018 ONSITE ADVANCED AND BASIC ETIQUETTE CERTIFICATIONS

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Realize your etiquette vision And gain your credentials Join the premier etiquette association in the nation serving urban communities. Learn how to teach modern-day etiquette for children and adults, grow your etiquette brand and find your etiquette niche.

CERTIFICATION INCLUDES: Basic and Advanced Options Domestic Protocol Overview Etiquette Workshops Public Speaking Instruction Marketing and Business Development Support National Association Membership National Etiquette Exam Certification Manual

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Program and Ministry Directors Youth Directors First Ladies Community Members Certifications Range from $425-1,250.00 May 25-26, 2018 New York, NY July 19-21, 2018 Dallas, TX October 18-19, 2018 San Diego, CA

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We’re Inspired By

Lena horne

Renowned for her jazz, acting and pop music, Lena Mary Calhoun Horne enjoyed a career that spanned 70 years. Known for her classic beauty and style, this once blacklisted actress, carved her way in the entertainment industry on her terms, taking the stage and traveling while performing throughout the country. NAUEP Salute’s the incomparable, Lena Horne.

Trailblazer Lena’s Pure Class

Lena’s Simple beauty

Lena’s Ageless Style Always Lena

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Holiday Paradise Beautiful Holiday DĂŠcor

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January is “Hot Tea” Month Happy Hot Tea Month With snow flurries falling outside, a warm cup of tea soothes the coldest winds. That’s why it’s a good thing the Tea Council of the USA established January as “Hot Tea” month.

Tea is great any time of the year, but hot tea allows you to try so many different flavors. Teas include bold flavors like English breakfast tea or nice calming chamomile tea at the end of the day.

With tea not only great for the taste buds, more and more, people are recognizing the benefits of drinking tea for their health as well.

How to Celebrate Hot Tea Month Getting into the spirit of the month is really a good time to give your taste buds a nice surprise and mix things up.

Don’t be afraid to stand in the isle at your local grocers and try the most intriguing flavor you can find, attend a local tea tasting, or host “hot tea” night at your own home.

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Here are some “hot tea” must have’s and ways to make “Hot Tea” month your new favorite time of the year.

“Hot Tea” Must Have’s Tea Chests Filters, Strainers and Infusers Tea Wallets Tea Towels Caddies and Canisters Sugar and Creamer Sets Teapot Cozies Teapot Warmers

Great Online Tea Spots Try out these great places to pick up your supplies and favorite flavors today!

Teavana Republic of Tea English Tea Store

Sarina Fields Atlanta’s Etiquette Fashionista A seamstress by trade and a class act by birth, Sarina Fields is Atlanta’s Etiquette Fashionista specializing in custom clothes, design and alterations. With more than 22 years of experience, Sarina provides Atlanta’s finest with custom made frocks, cotour gowns and daily wear.

After sewing and designing for 15 years, Sarina branched out to the field of etiquette in 2013 and founded Tailor Made Life, focusing on lifestyle enhancement and mentoring for girl’s ages eight and up.

Her purpose is to empower girls through personal development, etiquette, mentorship and visual poise.

Sarina combined her love for sewing and etiquette this year in a sewing class for young men and women. In the future, Sarina would like to expand her etiquette services to schools, local churches and women’s groups.

She will continue to expand her sewing business as well by offering online sewing classes and certifications.

We salute Sarina Fields, Atlanta’s Etiquette Fashionista for all of her work to empower young women by not only giving them social skills, but life-long sewing skills!

Contact Sarina at snachelle@hotmail.com

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