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Image, Etiquette, Civility, Style
KYMS Image International, LLC Vol. 1, No. 1 |
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| Every Girl Can - New Educational Enrichment program Debuts at Takoma Park Middle School |
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In November, 2006, Yasmin created Every Girl Can, an educational enrichment program for middle school girls offered as an afterschool and summer program. The program is designed to help girls 11 to 14 years navigate the often difficult transition to young adulthood and focuses on raising self-awareness while building knowledge and skills in image, etiquette, civility, self-esteem and empowerment.  The program which has expanded to other County middle schools and the Silver Spring Boys' and Girls' Club. Your Image Matters -Sharpen it!, a similar program for girls and boys was offered at Montgomery College (Rockville campus) as part of their 2007 Summer Youth Programs. This program was also a featured workshop at the first annual, GIRLS Rule conference held at the University of Maryland (Shady Grove) in September 2007. To help promote and raise funds for the program, Yasmin created the Every Girl Can T-shirt which is given to girls  who complete the course. Yasmin's vision is to expand the program nationally and internationally. To order the Every Girl Can t-shirt please visit http://www.everygirlcan.org.
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KYMS 2007 Highlights
- Served as VP, Marketing, Washington DC Metro Area Chapter, AICI
- Served as editor, "The Image Report" eNewsletter for Washington DC Metro Area Chapter, AICI
- Launched "Every Girl Can" and "Your Image Matters - Sharpen it!", youth educational enrichment programs
- Presented personal branding seminar in Kingston, Jamaica
- Established global presence with launch of KYMS (2006) and Every Girl Can websites
- Presented seminar on business etiquette, civility and protocol 101 at the National Academies
- Every Girl Can featured at AICI International Conference held in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Profiled on London Image Institute's website - Graduate Division
- Your Image Matters - Sharpen it! presented at 1st annual GIRLS RULE conference and voted among most popular workshop by participants
- Featured in "Youth Scoop", Montgomery College - youth programs newspaper
- Every Girl Can featured in Gazette newspaper
- Featured as "Inspired Entrepreneur" in Black Enterprise magazine
- Launched KYMS Etiquette Placemat and Dining Guide
- Invited to present Every Girl Can to Prince George's County Youth Commission
- Launched Wine, Cheese and Style Affair - Fundraiser/Revenue Program
- Launched the Every Girl Can T-shirt
- Launched iMage Views eNewsletter
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| Dear Readers;
A warm and hearty seasons' greetings to you. Welcome to the premier issue of iMage Views, a monthly e-magazine published by KYMS Image International. This issue fulfills a goal I set for myself earlier this fall and is an important milestone as I continue building my image and brand management consulting business locally, nationally and internationally. This newsletter allows me to say a public thank you for your support and encouragement in 2007 and to share with you highlights of KYMS happenings and achievements this year. Special thanks goes to my husband Norman Smith for his invaluable support and Lynne Marks, certified image master and president of the London Image Institute, for being a wonderful mentor and friend. My gratitude also goes out to Dr. Pulette Watson, my sister and Dr. Claire Nelson and Joyce Abay, dear friends and key members of my advisory board. Thanks also to our sponsor, featured in this newsletter.
Future issues of iMage Views will be your personal source for news, information and fun stuff on image, etiquette, personal branding, fashion, beauty and style. iMage Views will bring you exciting feature stories, news, tips and tricks, as well as answers to questions from our readers. Don't miss our monthly surprise giveaway, discounts and special offers from our sponsors. Future issues, beginning in February 2008 will be published on the 1 st of the month. So relax, pour yourself a favorite beverage and read on. There's lots of good stuff, just a few clicks away.
Yasmin Anderson-Smith
President and CEO |
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Personal Branding Goes to Kingston, Jamaica 
In April 2007 Yasmin traveled to Jamaica to present a worshop on personal branding at the 3rd annual Jamaica WellFest, held in Kingston, Jamaica. Personal branding is the process by which you influence what the public thinks about you and your company. It involves everything from marketing to the clothes you wear and the way you style your hair. The workshop was well attended and prompted this comment from one attendee "we need this in Jamaica". The wellness festival was sponsored by Ocean Sprayand W.H.O.L.E. Jamaica is the largest consumer of cranberries outside the USA. This year, Yasmin also presented personal branding workshops at the 27th annual Montgomery County Womens' Fair, the Commission for Women, Washington, D.C. eWomen Networking luncheon and the Baltimore-Washington Chamber of Commerce/Women in Business breakfast in Baltimore, Maryland. For more on KYMS personal branding, services, please visit www.kymsimage.com . For information on WHOLE/Jamaica Wellfest please visit www.jamaicawellfest.com |
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KYMS Launches New Fundraiser/Revenue Program - Wine, Cheese and Style Affair Looking for an interesting prize or donation for your organizations next charitable event? Or are you thinking of a unique gift idea or special way to have some fun with a few girlfriends? A wine cheese and style (WCS) affair might just be just what you need.This creative, fun package is designed for up to five adults and includes the wine (or preferred beverage), cheese, crackers, grapes and a dynamic, interactive presentation on personal style, wardrobing, accesorizing and more.
KYMS launched this item at the annual Bastille Day held at the Elkridge Furnace Inn in Elkridge, Maryland in April 2007. This year, the event raised over $18,000.00 for the Johns Hopkins, Childrens' Shock Trauma Unit. The lucky bidder of the WCS affair paid $270.00 for that item. KYMS also donated the WCS party as an auction item at the 14th annual Caribbbean American Heritage Gala held in Washington, D.C. in November, 2007. For more information on WCS donations or, to purchase a gift certificate or schedule a party, please visit www.kymsimage.com or contact Yasmin at 301-792-2276. Special discounts apply to readers of this issue. See details below. |
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| KYMS Etiquette Placemat Debuts in Huntsville, Alabama
Do you know the "secret code" of table settings? Do you or your children/students/clients know where to place an oyster fork in a formal table setting? Guess no more. The KYMS etiquette place mat is your answer. Yasmin created this attractive education/entertainment guide to help youth and adults. The placemat made its debut at a workshop for students enrolled in Today's Promise, an afterschool program offered at Stone Middle School in Huntsville, Alabama. The workshop was presented by etiquette consultant, Carolyn Florence who taught the students that having good manners is part of making a positive impression. The two-sided place mat features both basic and formal place settings, history tidbits on the origins of dinnerware, cutlery and chopsticks as well as facts on Ethiopian/African and Chinese/Asian dining.
 The set includes one placemat, a guide to table manners and an illustrated chart of serving pieces and utensils. The 12" x 18" laminated mat is ideal as a gift or an education/training tool.
Price: One set -$7:00; Four sets - $25.00; Ten sets - $65.00. Gift envelopes - $2.00 each. Shipping and handling extra. Further dscounts apply for non-profits and orders of more than ten sets. Please call for pricing and shipping/handling details. 301-792-2276, 866-247-4079 (toll free) or yasmin@kymsimage.com |
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March 2008 - Every Girl Can - Train the Trainer seminar - TBA
April 13, 2008, 1:00-5:00 pm - 1st Annual Every Girl Can speak OUT - an intergenerational forum and expo for girls and women. o featuring surprise celebrity guest. Venue - TBA
May - Turn Beauty Inside Out make a difference day. Venue TBA
June - Every Girl Can summer camp. Venue - TBA
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Promote your business to readers and their friends and colleagues (forwarded email) for very affordable rates. One issue - $25.00; Two issues - $45.00; Three issues - $65.00; Six months -$110.00; Full year -$175.00.
Logos and web links are due by the 20th of the month prior to publication. Please call 301-792-2276 for details.
Yasmin Anderson-Smith
Editor in Chief |
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