New York

President
Carol Davidson, AICI, CIP
StyleWorks of Union Square
7 East 14th Street, # 506
New York, NY  10003
Tel: (646) 230-1152
Carol@YourStyleWorks.com
Term: 2007-2008

President-Elect
Kerry N. Cordero, AICI
The First Look
99 Harding Drive
South Orange, NJ  07079
Tel: (917) 587-4587
thefirstlook@verizon.net
Term: 2007-2008

Secretary
Lisamarie Virola
L & M Consulting
148 Carteret Avenue
Carteret, NJ  07008
Tel: (973) 865-9219
l.virola@verizon.net
Term: 2007-2008

Treasurer
Karlene A. Dennis, AICI
Lumiere Image
80 St. Nicholas Ave., 4B
New York, NY  10026
Tel: (212) 665-0217
Kdennis11@verizon.net
Term: 2007-2008

VP Membership
Lizandra Vega, AICI
420 Madison Avenue, 15th floor
New York, NY  10017
Tel: (212) 661-4433
Lizandra_vega@yahoo.com
Term: 2007-2008

VP Communication
Nicole Fersel, AICI
c/o Danskin Inc.
530 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10018
Tel: (917) 859-7683
nsfersel@yahoo.com
Term:   2007-2008

VP Programs
Margo Hasen, AICI, CIP
Style Strategies
227 East 66th Street, #6A
New York, NY  10021
Tel: (212) 734-1476
margohasen@rcn.com
Term: 2007-2008      

VP Education
Desirée A. Naccarato
Perceptions Image Management
680 81st Street, Apt 4G
Brooklyn, NY  11228
Tel: (917) 327-1322
Desiree_Naccarato@msn.com
Term: 2007-2008

Immediate Past President
Pamela Judd, AICI
Make Me Proud Of You, Inc.
474 West 238th Street, #6I
Riverdale, NY  10463
Tel: (718) 530-3500
Pam@PamelaJudd.com
Term: 2007-2008

Committee Leaders

Computer Expert
Jamie Capasso
Tel: (516) 557-5227
jamiecapasso@aol.com

Chapter Profile

(From left to right: VP Education Desiree Naccarato, Treasurer Karlene Dennis, VP Membership Lizandra Vega, Secretary Lisamarie Virola, President Carol Davidson, VP Communication Nicole Fersel, President-Elect Kerry Cordero & VP Programs Margo Hasen (not shown: Immediate Past President Pamela Judd)

The history of the International Association can find its roots right here in the City of New York. In the 1980s Jennifer Parkinson had the idea to merge the East Coast based National Association of Image Consultants and the Association of Image Consultants, which was then based on the West Coast, into one Association to later be called the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI). Jennifer's idea was realized in 1989 when Alyce Parsons and Jennifer became Co-Chairs of the two newly merged Associations trying to find their identity as a single entity. The AICI New York Chapter was born out of that fruitful merger and continues the tradition of crossing land and water to create a cohesive group that works for professional advancement.

New York has always been considered the 'Great Melting Pot' and, as one of the largest AICI Chapters, it means we welcome members from far and wide. Currently our membership base includes members from across the globe--England, China, West Indies, Israel, Japan, Korea, Germany, Peru--and across the country--North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, District of Columbia, New Jersey, Connecticut. Our membership's approach to image consulting is as diverse as the membership itself. Our specialties run the gamut from style, color and wardrobe consultants, media trainers in verbal and non-verbal presentation skills, career coaches, professional organizers, to teachers, authors, personal shoppers, cosmetic and skin care specialists, hair stylists, clothing and accessory designers, product developers and etiquette and protocol experts.

Announcements

Events

Help The Fight Against Cancer!
We Need You!

For the second year in a row, AICI NY Tri-State Chapter volunteers are forming a group with Gilda's Club NYC for the 11th Annual 5k Revlon Run/Walk from Times Square to Central Park on Saturday May 3, 2008. Members and friends who would like to join the walk or donate to the cause can go to www.revlonrunwalk.com to sign up and join the Gilda's Club New York Cityteam, number 80. After registering, contact your AICI chapter by emailing Kerry Cordero at thefirstlook@verizon.net (subject line: Gilda's Club Revlon Run Walk) to let us know you've joined the team. The registration fee is $30.

Contact details for information on Chapter events:
Margo Hasen, VP Programs
Tel: 212-734-1476
margohasenfme@rcn.com

Past Events

Grow Your Business: Use the Power of the Internet
Speaker: Maisha Walker, Founder and President of message medium & Trunk Show: Jewelry Designer Dana Galin
Monday, March 10, 2008
6:00pm – 8:30pm
The Support Center for Non-Profit Management

Create a Wildly Successful Wardrobe Consulting & Personal Shopping Business: Hone Your Skills & Techniques, Develop Long-Term Clients & Build Business Practices that Support Your Growth
Presented by Brenda Kinsel, AICI, CIP
Saturday February 9, 2008
10am - 5pm
The Fashion Institute of Technology

Holiday Celebration
December 10, 2007
6 PM to 7 PM - Mingling and Cocktails
7 PM to 9 PM - Dinner, Holiday Cheer and Raffle
The Three West Club

The Art of Enhancing Beauty: Begin with a "Flawless Face"
with Laura Mercier makeup artist from Saks Fifth Avenue
Thursday November 1, 2007
6:00 - 8:30 pm
at The Doncaster Showroom

The Night of the Roundtables: The Business of Image!

• Fall Makeup Trends - Bold or Bare!  Facilitated by: Judith Ann Graham, AICI, CIP
• Profitable Connections with Companies and Groups Facilitated by: Dominique Isbecque, AICI, CIP
• Secrets of Successful Wardrobe Consulting Facilitated by: Annie Brumbaugh, AICI, CIP

Monday September 24, 2007
6:00 - 8:30 pm
The Doncaster Showroom

Board Installation and Etiquette Presentation:
The Seven Essentials of Etiquette for Business, Life and Beyond
Presented by Lauren Solomon, AICI, CIP
Thursday June 7, 2007
6pm-8:30pm
La Petit Auberge

10th Annual 5K Revlon Run/Walk for Women
with our philanthropic partner, Gilda’s Club NYC!
Saturday May 5, 2007
8:15am-Noon
From Times Square to Central Park

“From Prevention to Procedures: How to Preserve and Restore Youth,                          Skin Health and Beauty”
Presented by Dr. Adam R. Kolker, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Wednesday April 18, 2007
6:45 pm - 8:30 pm
The Harmonie Club

Resource Tour of SoHo
Visit Theory and te casan  
Monday March 19, 2007
5:30pm-8:30pm

Education Day
From Predicament To Success, Five Stages to Achieve Business Growth!
Lynne Marks, the President of The London Image Institute
Saturday March 3, 2007
9am – 5:30pm
Fashion Institute of Technology

Behind The Scenes at DANSKIN.
Thursday January 25, 2007
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Danskin Showroom

AICI NY-Tri State Holiday Dinner
Thursday December 7, 2006
6:00pm - 8:30pm
3 West Club

Resource Spotlight-Visit the Hana K Showroom
Monday November 13, 2006
5:30pm -8:30pm
Hana K showroom

AICI New York Tri-State Chapter’s Fall Kick-Off: Meet the Board, Networking Strategies & Fall Trends
Thursday September 14, 2006
6:30pm -8:30pm
The Doncaster Showroom