The Decorous Network
The Decorous Network (TDN) serves as the etiquette division of Urban Youth Project. Fulfilling a real need in urban communities. TDN takes a modern day approach to teaching etiquette which is specifically designed for urban Youth.
Etiquette Program
Etiquette Program
- Making Friends Easily
- Conversational & Communication Skills
- Impressive Telephone Manners
- How to Make Proper Social and Business Introductions
- Proper Handshakes
- Leadership Skills
- Networking and Representing Yourself in a Business Setting
- Stage Presence and Accepting Awards
- Setting Goals and Keeping Them
- School, Church and Meeting Manners
- Friendship and Family Relationships
- Making Good Choices
- Meeting, Greeting and Treating Others
- American & Continental Styles of Eating
- Dining with Ease
- Business Dress Protocol
- Networking and Representing Yourself in a Business Setting
- The 65 Table Manners
- Avoiding Peer Pressure
- First Impressions
- Respecting Parents and God’s Other 9 Rules
- Dress Codes and Wardrobe Know How
- Techno-Etiquette + Much More
Our objective is to be of service, and to make a difference by impacting the lives of pre-teens and teens residing in underserved communities. We believe we can accomplish this by equipping them with critical social skills, relationship building techniques, and life skills training. We want to improve upon the social graces and their professional skills in order to empower and prepare them to be successful members of society. This curriculum will enable them to form and maintain successful relationships with family, in school and eventually the workplace. As Certified Etiquette Professionals we will host etiquette workshops focusing on Life Skills, Etiquette Training, Professional Development and At-Risk Prevention/ Intervention.
Culmination of Program:
Participants will be acknowledged, receive participation items and certificate of completion at a formal luncheon and graduation ceremony. More specific details will be given during orientation.
At this time nominations will be announced for participation in the debutante/beautillion Program.
Royal Visionaries Of Excellence Program
Inspired by The Debutante Cotillion /Beautillion Program
A visionary is a leader of excellence who sees what others do not see, who achieves for now and plans for the future, who positively impacts different generations and raises up other visionaries.”
― Onyi Anyado
The Social Graces
- Good Behavior
- Dining Etiquette
- Basic Steps in Ballroom Dance
- Social Activities
- Community Service Projects
- Personal Image, Style and More
Twenty Four young men and women (who have gone through a rigorous nomination process) will prepare for their formal rite of passage. Participants prepare for a lifestyle that encompasses exemplifying a tradition of grace, poise, independence, and etiquette at all times. It does not matter what your families social status happens to be. Our philosophy When you think like royalty, you’ll act like royalty.
Upon completion of the RVOEP participants will be presented to the world as the Kings and Queens they were created to be. This project has been created to honor and celebrate our young royal visionaries as we shine a light on their academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, leadership skills and etiquette.
The impact this program will have on all that participate will enhance their self confidence, self esteem and self worth. Which only enhances the way they show up in the world an impact the communities they work and reside in; as they model kingdom living and building.
After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His
1 Thessalonians 2:19
Inspired by The Debutante Cotillion /Beautillion Program
A visionary is a leader of excellence who sees what others do not see, who achieves for now and plans for the future, who positively impacts different generations and raises up other visionaries.”
― Onyi Anyado
― Onyi Anyado
Twenty Four young men and women (who have gone through a rigorous nomination process) will prepare for their formal rite of passage. Participants prepare for a lifestyle that encompasses exemplifying a tradition of grace, poise, independence, and etiquette at all times. It does not matter what your families social status happens to be. Our philosophy When you think like royalty, you’ll act like royalty.
Upon completion of the RVOEP participants will be presented to the world as the Kings and Queens they were created to be. This project has been created to honor and celebrate our young royal visionaries as we shine a light on their academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, leadership skills and etiquette.
The impact this program will have on all that participate will enhance their self confidence, self esteem and self worth. Which only enhances the way they show up in the world an impact the communities they work and reside in; as they model kingdom living and building.
After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His
1 Thessalonians 2:19
Plans are underway for the social event of the year!
The Vision Ball (Inspired by the cotillion and beautillion balls). The tradition of Cotillions goes back decades and took on special meaning among high-society African American families, emphasizing philanthropy, professionalism and etiquette. Cotillion season is meant to prepare young African Americans for formal events, and life in general.
The most outstanding young lady and young man in the program will receive a crown and $500.00 cash. All participants will be acknowledged and receive participation items and certificate of completion at the ball. More specific details will be given.
