Protocol Prose Book Club - December 2023
Tuesday, December 19, 2023, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Category: Member Exclusive Events
Protocol Prose Book Club returns on Tuesday, 19 December 2023 at 12 noon ET for a very special conversation. We’ll be discussing Leslie Lautenslager’s long-awaited book My Time with General Colin Powell: Stories of Kindness, Diplomacy, and Protocol. Leslie is an active member of PDI-POA and served for many years on the board including several years as president. About the Book General Powell was well respected and loved by people on both sides of the political divide.
Leslie Lautenslager’s career in protocol began in 1986 when she was hired by U.S. Chief of Protocol Selwa “Lucky” Roosevelt as assistant to the manager of Blair House, the President’s Guest House. Ambassador Roosevelt later promoted her to a protocol officer in the Ceremonials and then Visits division at the U.S. State Department. In addition to working on state and official visits of chiefs of state and heads of government, she organized and lead delegations representing President Reagan at various events around the world. After her administration appointment ended, Leslie joined the Battle of Normandy Foundation where she oversaw special events and protocol for over five years leading up to the 50th anniversary of D-Day. When General Powell was confirmed as the U.S. Secretary of State, she served as the Assistant Chief of Protocol for Ceremonials and Special Assistant to the Secretary of State, responsible for a staff tasked with planning and organizing all functions hosted by the Secretary to honor foreign dignitaries. Additionally, she supported ceremonies on behalf of the President and Vice President for national commemorations, the annual opening of the United Nations General Assembly, and state funerals, among many others. In 2005 after the General’s four-year tenure as the world’s top diplomat, she returned with him to the speaking circuit. On the professional speaking circuit, she was his liaison to clients, responsible for the logistical details of travel and preparations to make him “smart” about each event. Registration is open now to members. Please plan to join us for this memorable conversation. Visit Leslie's website here: https://www.leslielautenslager.com Purchase your copy of the book through this link on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9IvvQAN The Protocol Prose Book Club is an exclusive benefit for PDI-POA members. If you are interested in participating in the book club or other members-only events, we invite you to consider joining PDI-POA!
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