<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div><span style="font-size: 14px;">Good morning,</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;">How are you? I hope your new year has gotten off to an excellent start. I am excited to invite you to a meaningful presentation on event protocol and diplomacy with Colleen Flage, CMP, Executive Events Director at University of Florida and Vice President of Society of Government Meeting Professionals Florida Capital Chapter. A calendar invite is included with this message as well as a graphic with this and other upcoming events.</span></div><div><div class="elementToProof"><div class="elementToProof"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></div><div class="elementToProof"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Date:</strong> Tuesday 21 January 2025<br><strong>Time:</strong> 5:30-7pm <br><strong>Speaker: </strong>Colleen Flage, CMP, Executive Events Director at University of Florida and Vice President of SGMP Florida Capital Chapter<br><strong>Program: </strong>Event Protocol and Diplomacy<br><strong>Location: </strong>Online at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/sgmpzoom">https://tinyurl.com/sgmpzoom</a> (if prompted for a password, use "leader")<br><i>Zoom webinar will not be recorded, so please mark your calendar to attend. </i><br><strong>Sponsor: </strong>SGMP Florida Capital Chapter<br><strong>Registration: Please register at </strong><a href="https://www.sgmpfl.org/monthly_registration_form.shtml">https://www.sgmpfl.org/monthly_registration_form.shtml</a> .</span></div></div><div class="elementToProof"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></div><div class="elementToProof"><div class="elementToProof"><b style="font-size: 14px;">Program </b></div><div class="elementToProof"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Event Protocol and Diplomacy lay the fundamental foundation for relationships throughout the world. They are the guiding light on creating a space to build bridges, engage in sensitive conversations, show honors and respect, and make long term connections. Whether you are setting your grandmother's table or welcoming a national or international head of state, the rules and practices followed set the tone for respect, representation, and response of a relationship. </span></div><div class="elementToProof"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Topics covered: Ceremonies, Flags, Culture, Gifts, Ways of Address, Briefing Your Primary, and Order of Precedence</span></div><div class="elementToProof"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></div></div><div class="elementToProof"><b style="font-size: 14px;">Speaker Bio</b></div><div class="elementToProof"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Colleen Flage is the Executive Events Director for the University of Florida Office of the President. She has been a Certified Meeting Planner since 2011 and recently completed the Protocol School of Washington's Protocol Officer Training. In her position, Colleen plans and implements UF executive events. In addition, she manages the Earl and Christy Powell University House for campus-related rental events, as well as the official residence of the UF President, the John and Mary Lou Dasburg House. Colleen is a double Gator from the University of Florida College of Health and Human Performance, enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and enjoys reading protocol books. </span></div><div class="elementToProof"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></div><div class="elementToProof"><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>SGMP Florida Capital Chapter Upcoming Events</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;">For all events, register at <a href="https://www.sgmpfl.org/monthly_registration_form.shtml">https://www.sgmpfl.org/monthly_registration_form.shtml</a> . For hybrid events, here is the <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8503218222?pwd=B5UdkwQLnbNlER493BSTG6zYdQaxIt.1&omn=87478633167">Zoom link</a> to join. If prompted for a password, use “leader”.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></div><div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>21 January </b><b>5:30-7pm</b> - (virtual) Event Protocol and Diplomacy with Speaker Colleen S. Flage</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>25 February</b> - Destinations of Florida Networking Event</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>18 March </b><b>5:30-7pm</b> - (hybrid) Ethics with Speaker Attorney Bryan Smith </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>15 April </b><b>5:30-7pm</b> - (hybrid) Leadership with Speaker Reenee Williams - Soaring with Purpose: the Journey to Becoming the P.L.U.G.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>6-8 May</b> - National Education Conference in St. Louis</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>17 June </b><b>5:30-7pm</b> - (hybrid) Business Management with Speaker Janet Roach - Using Industry Knowledge to Meet Goals</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;">Warm regards,</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;">Gabrielle</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;">Gabrielle K. Gabrielli, Ph.D.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;">President, SGMP Florida Capital Chapter </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;">850-321-8222</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://sgmpfl.org/">https://sgmpfl.org</a></span></div><div><br></div><div><font style="font-size: 14px;"></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>