AICI Gives Back Commitment and

Press Release Form

Image for a Cause

The Association of Image Consultants International recognizes individual and chapter commitments to Social Entrepreneurship. Individuals and chapters select the programs based on community need and or personal expertise. AICI Image for Cause events gives back around the globe.

The Association of Image Consultants International ( is committed to giving back as a socially responsible organization through diverse image disciplines to make a difference in the lives of others around the world. As an AICI Chapter or Member, we encourage you to contribute by giving back to your community through a philanthropicproject. AICI Image Consultants possess a wealth of skills and knowledge to foster change and make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Join in AICI’s efforts to GIVE BACK by making your commitment today! You can set up a program on your own, participate in a chapter service program, or simply represent AICI in a philanthropiceffort developed by your community or other organization. Project(s) you offer to others for free qualify!

My Commitment Contact Information (please print or type)

My Name
AICI Designation
(AICI FLC, CIP, CIM)
Chapter Affiliation
Chapter Officer Role
Or Member
Email Address
Telephone Number
Target Date to Begin
Target Date for Completion

My AICI Gives Back Commitment

This Commitment is for a: □Chapter Project □Individual Member Project

By completing this Commitment form, AICI members agree to give back and make a difference by utilizing their professional image skills to make a positive contribution to society.

Expectations for Participating Image Consultant(s):

  1. Use image skills and knowledge to make a difference in the lives of others, whether contribution is done individually or as a group effort.
  2. Demonstrate leadership by taking an active role in AICI’s commitment and support the philanthropic and civility efforts of our organization.

YES! I want to be part of the Association of Image Consultants International Gives Back mission! I am making a commitment to participate by contributing my image skills to conduct or participate in a philanthropic project during July 1, 2014– June 30, 2015.

Signature Information- Please sign your commitment or type in your name and date below.

Signature(s)
Date

When To Submit Your Commitment

Commitment forms can be submitted anytime from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. For 2015 recognition. It is best to send your form shortly after the event, to share the Press Release locally and with AICI. Report your project(s) before or byJune 25, 2015
*To be recognized during our August 2015 International Conference. Please send in your Press Release Completion Form by June 25, 2015. Only for events from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015.

How To Submit Your Commitment

By Email / Please send via email as a Word doc with your press release and one to three labeled event photos - see example of how to write a press release on page 5-6.
Send To: Lucy Yan Liang
Lucy Yan Liang, AICI CIP, Secretary and Philanthropy Project Chair

Clare Maxfield, AICI CIP, VP Marketing

Coca Sevilla, AICI FLC, VP Membership Communications

Please include “AICI GIVES BACK PRESS RELEASE - FORM”
in your email subject line.

Our Commitment to YOU

We are here for you! We appreciate all that you do for others and AICI. Please contactInternational Secretary & Philanthropy Lucy Yan Liang at with any chapter or individual project questions or concerns.
Chapters and/or Members who complete projects in 2014-2015 and report them through this Commitment form will be recognized on AICI’s website, along with the organizations you serve. Report your project(s) before or byJune25, 2015.

Tell Us Your Project Story (Optional)

Share Your Project Mission
(Purpose and Focus Now)
Define Your Project Vision
(Endeavors for the Future)
What are Your Objectives for this Project?
Who are the groups, charities, or causes that you’ll be helping?
Inspiration – Who inspired you to Give Back?
Is this a new concept or a yearly initiative? How many people will you help?

Commitment Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who Submits a Commitment Form for Chapter Projects?

It is up to each Chapter to decide and coordinate who should submit the Commitment Form for a Chapter project. Chapter Philanthropic Chairs,Secretaries, or Presidents are welcome to submit oneCommitment form on behalf of the Chapter.Alternatively, theMember spearheading the Chapter project could submit the Commitment. Chapter leaders candecide what is easiest and works best for them.

What isa Chapter Project?

A Chapter Project involvesat leastthreemembers or more in theChapter.

It is encouraged and promotedas aChapter commitment.

For example, the New York Tri-State (NYTS) Chapter adopted Gilda's Club for Cancer Patients & Families over the last few years.Their Chapter Projects includea team of members offering image talks,participating as a NYTS team in an annualcancer walk to support Gilda's, and holding an annual holiday 50/50 fund raiser for Gilda's. NYTS alsocreated a newImage Scholarship at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC as a Chapter Project.

What is an Individual Member Project?

An Individual Member Project is completed by one member independently, on her/his owninitiative. Examples includeoffering a free image workshop, volunteering time and expertise at a shelter, offering interviewadvice to a worthy organization,etc.

How are Completed Projects Reported?

The “Press Release Completion Form” is used to report completedChapter and IndividualMember Projects.For Chapter projects, please be sure to include the names of all Chapter members who were involvedto ensure everyone gets recognized. A sample Press Release template and real life example are included on the following pages as useful models.

What if Two Members Team Up for a Project?

Each member cansubmit a Commitment form and report theproject independently.

How CanMembers ShowInstant Supportfor Chapter Projects?

Chapters are encouraged to create and use a simpleChapter Project Commitment or Vision Statementthat can be signed before the project starts by participating members and displayed prominently at chapter meetings, on their website, newsletter, etc.

To Find Out More

Lucy Yan Liang, AICI CIPat

AICI Gives Back Press Release

Completion Form

Image for a Cause

GIVING BACK AROUND THE GLOBE SAMPLE PRESS RELEASE

Instructions: First, save this document as another name (for example, “Giving Back Around the Globe-pressrelease.doc”). In the new document, delete these instructions and the above header and replace all information below that appears in highlight with the appropriate information for your event.

Keys to writing a memorable press release: include who, what, when, where and why. Make your title compelling, concise and informative. Send a photo with your release. Label the photo with names of people in the photo: ex: left to right, end with date of event. By creating your press releaseyou are ready for your local, national and International media. We appreciate all your efforts and look forward to your press releases!

Please submit your Press Release to: your local media and via Word to both:

Lucy Yan Liang, AICI CIP

Clare Maxfield, AICI CIP, VP Marketing

GIVING BACK AROUND THE GLOBE

SAMPLE FILLABLE PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Your Chapter or Member Logo Here (delete if not used)

For more information, please contact:

(Your Name: )

(Your Tel: )

(Your E-mail: )

AICI (NAME OF CHAPTER)GIVES BACK WITH AN

“IMAGE FOR A CAUSE” EVENT WITH NAME OF EVENT OR ORGANIZATION

(NAME OF CITY, STATE/COUNTRY)The (name of chapter)of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) is one of 29 chapters worldwide participating in the recognition of an outstanding community service. The (chapter/individual) project is part of the global effort to share the message of giving back through image projects around the world. (Name of member/chapter, title, company, city and efforts, date, place, address, begins and end time of project).

AICI (chapter name or individual) has chosen (name of project or effort) to partner with for their (share name of project and how it helps the community/world). During the (event, give the names of the members involved, what was achieved and why the project was selected).

Include quotes from members with their feedback, “It means so much to give back, in our chapter/or individual project…give the outcome of event, include who you helped and their mission. Add dates/results of the project.

AICI is the Source for Image Professionals in Education, Experience and Excellence. It is the leading and largest professional association of personal and corporate image consultants worldwide in 29 chapters. AICI’s membership represents over 40 countries, with chapters located throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. The Association of Image Consultants International (AICI.org) is honored to recognize individual and chapter commitments to Philanthropy and Social Entrepreneurship, selecting programs based on need.AICI Image for Cause events gives back around the globe. On the web at

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Example of a Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information, please contact:

Cindy Ann Peterson, AICI FLC, Philanthropy Team Leader

Tel: 703-593-5827

E-mail:

IMAGINE LIVING WITHOUT SHOES

AICI WDC HelpsThose In Need with a Shoe Drive

toBenefit Soles4Souls® Inc., the Shoe Charity

Washington DC Metro – 9/17-29/2011

The Association of Image Consultants International of Washington DC Metro Chapter (AICI WDC) is involved with the “AICI Image for a Cause” program of global philanthropy and helping those around the world to achieve their fullest potential. In September, AICI WDC selected Soles4Souls® as our next philanthropic project. Soles4Souls Inc. has committed to collecting and distributing shoes to people living in extreme poverty and recovering from natural disasters. The shoe charity provides one pair of shoes to a person in need every 7 seconds. Since 2005, it has distributed more than 13 million pairs of shoes because of the generosity and commitment of people like AICI WDC.

A special note of gratitude to those assisting with the AICI WDC September Chapter Project Soles4Souls®: Carla Brathwaite, Amy Colvard, *Kara Glasgow, Veronica Holmes Purvis, AICI FLC, Bonnie Jones-Moon, Jane McFadden, Cindy Ann Peterson, AICI FLC, Joanne Rae, AICI CIP, Roxy L. Rowton, Melissa Sabatine and *Mary Anne Wahle. *Received special chapter awards for their outstanding donations. In total we collected over 90 lbs (over 100 pairs) of new and gently worn footwear.

Soles4Souls believes partners like AICI WDC will challenge others to become a force of change by helping the charity cater to the evolving needs of the global community. The charity recognizes its success as the result of partnerships like AICI WDC, who assist people with personal transformation and understanding the A, B, C’s of image; appearance, behavior and communication. “We are creating a better life for individuals around the world by donating shoes,” extols Cindy Ann Peterson, AICI FLC Secretary for AICI WDC.“Every pair will make a difference and it’s great to be a part of the AICI’s Image for a Cause and Soles4Souls,” says Kara Glasgow, member of the AICI WDC in Glen Allen, VA. Glasgow collected 83 pairs in the Richmond area.

“With tragedies such as the earthquakes in countries like Haiti and Japan, we can use the estimated 1.5 billion shoes taking up space in the closets of ordinary people to change the world one pair at a time,” said Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls, Wayne Elsey. Elsey added “…Donating shoes is one of the most simple yet profound acts you can do, because it will greatly improve someone’s life in the most difficult of times.”People and companies interested in donating can visit the organization’s website at

About AICI WDC®,

AICI WDC is the source for image professionals in the DC Metro area.

The AICI International site is AICI is the Source for Image Professionals.

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