The Young Diplomats Etiquette and Leadership Seminar

This Young Diplomat (YD) seminar is open to young girls and boys (ages 8 – 13) eager to learn more than table manners, such as navigating unique and awaked social scenarios.

Our YD seminar is designed to be fun and educational, and while experiencing interactive activities teaching attendees to manage their manners. As well as gaining a clear understanding of the rules of etiquette, harnessing their emotions, modeling correct behavior, controlling conflict, demonstrating Empathy for others, creating positive relationships, and making decisions aligned with their values and beliefs.

Seminar agenda part 1 (Saturday, October 1, 2022) – 12:30 – 4:30 PM
12:15 – 12:30 Arrival at the Sycamore Room
12:30 – 12:45 Young Diplomats introductions
12:45 – 1:15 Why manners and rules of etiquette matter for today’s youth
1:15 – 1:40 Making a powerful introduction (using the eight ingredients of an introduction)
1:40 – 2:00 Perception management (how we see ourselves vs. how others see us)
2:00 – 2:15 break of our minds and snack (provided)
2:00 – 2:30 ABC of Table Manners
2:45 – 3:00 Understanding an Act of Kindness and having Empathy for others
3:00 – 3: 30 Building self-investment awareness; self-assessment, self-esteem, self-discipline, self-confidence, and self-worth
3:30 – 4:30 Etiquette and Leadership Jeopardy game – reinforcement of topics
4:30 – 4:45 Young Diplomats Seminar Certificate Presentations

Seminar agenda part 2 (Sunday, October 2, 2022): 1:00 – 4:00 PM
1) Dining like a diplomate at Sullivan’s Steakhouse
(a) Your Young Diplomat will experience a five-course meal at one of Indianapolis’s four-star restaurants. Sullivan’s Steakhouse at Keystone Crossing

Cost:
Seminar only (Saturday, October 1, 2022): $65.00 (Presentation, snack, material, and completion certificate)

Seminar and Dining (Saturday, October 1 & Sunday, October 2, 2022): $110. 00 (applied discount, five-course meal, gratuity, material, and completion certificate)

Note:
1) Young Diplomats must attend part 1 in order to attend part 2.
2) Payment may be made by check if you wish to avoid associated fees. Mailed check to ELII, 9378 Mason Montgomery Rd., Suite 237, Mason, OH 45040 (please follow up with an email if paying by check).

The foundation of good manners is integral to developing good leadership skills in young people, not only for today but also for the future.

For questions, please contact ELII at 888-354-4639 or email [email protected]