Ambassador Mary Mel French is our featured speaker Thursday, November 11th at 6:15pm. She served as Chief of Protocol during the Clinton administration, working directly with the President and Secretary of State.
“Protocol is not political; knowing no party lines, it is a body of basic courtesies and rules that influence how people get along,” French maintains.
From her unique perspective of access to the highest levels of government, French discusses the importance of meticulous etiquette in official international events, creating the setting for encounters that affect global relationships.
With entertaining personal insights, the Ambassador will share experiences from Washington, behind the scenes.
Mary Mel French has created a comprehensive guide to diplomatic protocol at international, national, and state levels, that was published this summer. Her book, United States Protocol: The Guide to Official Diplomatic Etiquette, published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., includes a forward by former President Bill Clinton.
“In diplomacy, protocol emerges from an evolving sense of etiquette built on the solid foundation of tradition… Mel French offers the definitive guide to the dos and don’ts of protocol…”
The Honorable Madeleine K. Albright, former Secretary of State
“Wonderfully entertaining and informative, the ins and outs of the Capital at its most elegant moment, for folks who attend and for those who wish they did.”
Ken Duberstein, former Chief of Staff to President Reagan
Mary Mel French arranged this state dinner during the Clinton presidency.
Everyone enjoyed an interesting and entertaining talk by author, Mary Mel French.
Visiting continued as the author signed books for our audience.
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