Join us as we travel to Italy. Our adventure will begin with a traditional Italian dinner followed by Lavazza coffee & dessert. The evening would not be complete without brushing up on our Italian!
The colors of Italian flag derive from the French one, from which Italian is inspired. The blue color was replaced by the green of Milan's Civic Guard. Its colors can be interpreted in two different ways. One is that green symbolizes hope, while white represents faith and red signifies charity.
This time of year everyone fawns over Santa Claus while Mrs. Claus doesn’t get recognition she deserves. If it weren’t for Mrs. Claus, Santa would go unfed, the elves unsupervised and toys unfinished. Some fun tidbits about the Mrs. that warrant sharing.
Santa’s wife is first referenced in 1849 short story A Christmas Legend by James Rees. In the tale, an old man and woman are given shelter on Christmas Eve as weary travelers. The following morning children of the house find gifts left for them.
While we see her as portly and wholesome these days, Mrs. Claus earlier portrayals were that of a ballbuster. In writer Katharine Lee Bates 1889 poem Goody Santa Claus on a Sleigh Ride, the matriarch of Christmas demands she accompany her hubby around the world to care for sleigh and reindeer while he delivers gifts.
In 1914 play, Mrs. Santa Claus, Militant and 1963 How Mrs. Claus Saved Christmas, Lady Christmas tosses gender roles to the wind, commands the sleigh and delivers presents without Santa’s permission.
It’s believed Mrs. Claus first film appearance was in Sci-Fi movie Santa Claus Conquers the Martians.
In both 1970’s Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town and 2002 The Santa Clause 2, Santa wins over future Mrs. Claus by presenting her with a childhood doll.
While Santa is generally regarded as Kris Kringle, Mrs. Claus has gone by many monikers, including: Mary Christmas, Gertrude, Carol, Martha, Jessica, and so on.
Instead of growing more progressive with time, Mrs. Claus role at North Pole has gradually regressed to dated gender roles. Since 1889, Mrs. Claus duties are generally limited to baking cookies and assisting in toy production.
In 1964 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Mrs. Claus pesters her husband to eat, lest he become a “skinny Santa”. She likes her men thick!
Caring for a child is a huge responsibility. From moment a caregiver takes charge, responsibility of child's safety, health and general well being, rests with child care provider. These important child care topics: Physical Development, Social Development, Emotional Development, Emergency Preparedness, Professionalism & Nutrition will be covered.
Topics Covered:
How children develop
Typical developmental characteristics (behaviors and skill development) and needs of infants (birth to 12 months), toddlers (1 year to 2½ years), preschoolers (2½ to 5), and transition (5 to 6 years)
Ways caregivers can meet needs of infants and toddlers
Checklists for use in assessing developmental progress of individual children
Positive guidance - Why children need guidance
Techniques of positive guidance
Ways to help children develop a positive self-concept and strategies for dealing with disruptive, non-compliant, and aggressive behaviors
Routines, schedules, and transitions between activities
Why routines are important for children's development
Typical routines for children's days at an early childhood facility
Reasons why transitions are often troublesome. Ideas for ensuring pleasant transitions that contribute to children's development and learning.
Ways to promote child development through activities
Strategies to promote child development
How to develop and use lesson plans
Ways to create developmentally appropriate learning environments
Suggestions for selecting toys and play equipment to meet children's needs
This course is available to all PSP professionals seeking new or renewed certification.
Outline:
Adult/Child/Infant CPR with mask
Adult/Child/Infant choking
Adult/Child/Infant AED use
First Aid Basics
Course: 4.0 hours
It was a pleasure having the opportunity to meet Ambassador Manu Virtamo before his final good bye to New York. Ambassador Virtamo has served as Consul General of Finland in New York from 2016 to 2019. Ambassador, thank you for invitation to visit Santa’s Workshop. I look forward to delivering children’s letters to Santa along with Naughty and Nice list!
The Monaco Yacht Show is the world leader event in superyachting. Set in September in iconic Port Hercules, the MYS represents pinnacle of superyacht lifestyle against glamorous backdrop of Monaco since 1991.
Every year, the world’s most respected shipyards display 125 extraordinary one-off superyachts and megayachts, of which 40 new launches are annually unveiled in a worldwide debut.
For four days, yacht owners, future superyacht purchasers or charterers, decision-makers in yachting and luxury industries attend Monaco Yacht Show to participate in one of the most influential business networks on Earth.
On docks, the MYS curates showcase of a selection of 580 leading companies in the industry: from the most reputable superyacht builders and nautical suppliers, top yacht designers, luxury manufactures and best brokerage houses to most sought-after tenders and water toys, prestige cars, helicopter and private jet manufacturers.
The Monaco Yacht Show is an event by Informa and gratefully benefits from recognition and support of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco.
I would like to welcome Annika Rembe, Sweden’s Consul General to NY as she settles into her new role. Upon meeting the Consul General she graciously shared her experiences past and present that has lead her to the role she currently holds.
I would like to thank Consul General Harriet Berg for invitation to attend an informal gathering at her residence to discuss Norway design traditions with designers Ladies&Gentlemen Studio and Vera&Kyte. Her wonderful staff left a lasting impression with their warm welcome and kindness.
Experience an evening of fine jewelry and wine at a private residence! Location to be disclosed upon confirmation of attendance.
This intimate gathering will be for those who wish to purchase select pieces at a private viewing.
This is a MUST for PSP Professionals!!
Outline:
Pet care and maintenance
Health and nutrition
Traveling with pets
Course: 2.0 hours
Negotiate Like A Pro with Author and Educator Izolda Trakhtenberg
Participants will learn physical listening techniques and how to improve rapport in negotiations
Learn how to distinguish between rational and emotional arguments, remain neutral and how to achieve neutrality in negotiation
Distinguish between sympathy and empathy and cultivate skills of each
Practice “Mirroring with a twist” technique
Improve comfort level of three stages of “yes,” and importance of getting to “no”
Explore power of the pause and how to ask the right questions to achieve negotiation success
Davidoff Cigars has released a limited edition dedicated to Sir Winston Churchill’s travel experiences. The new cigars feature tobaccos from Nicaragua, Mexico and the Dominic Republic to create a rich and complex blend. The cigars come in boxes inspired by leather travel cases. The leather-inspired boxes show icons of London, Washington and Marrakesh, cities that inspired and nurtured Winston Churchill and his many interests and accomplishments. Additionally, each box features a removable tray that reveals a Boveda humidification pack. In addition to cigars Davidoff is also releasing two humidors, an ashtray, cutter and cigar case that celebrate Sir Winston Churchill’s passion for traveling.
Join us for an unforgettable cigar experience!
This is a MUST for PSP Professionals!!
Outline:
Cleaning Protocol from Basic to Deep Cleaning
Inventory / Cleaning Lists
Linen Care / Stain Removal
How to properly make a bed
Polishing Silver
Course: 2.5 hours
Start the year off right by planning your perfect getaway!
Whether your traveling first class or for business travel with safety and style.
This is a MUST for PSP Professionals!!
Outline:
Household Protocol
Staff Job Descriptions
Daily, Weekly, Monthly & Quarterly Schedules
Safety and Security
Vendor Management
Course 3.0 hours
