Private Service Organizes as the IAPSP in Southern California

Last year during a trip to the "Main Line" area of suburban Philadelphia, we picked up a copy Arthur Inch's Dinner is Served: An English Butler's Guide to the Art of the Table. Little did we know it would change our life.

A 50-year veteran English butler who served as technical adviser for the film Gosford Park, Inch (alongside co-author Arlene Hirst) writes a loving and formal view of the history and traditions of fine English homes, along with explanations of fine linens, silver, table top design for formal dinner parties and etiquette for serving and dining. While the book's view may not fit precisely into our "modern day California laid-back atmosphere in a recession" current mentality, Inch's book really got us thinking about the world of private service.

International Association for Private Service Professionals:

Shortly thereafter, we were introduced to the International Association for Private Service Professionals (IAPSP) late last year. The IAPSP is a national trade association based in Los Angeles that provides a platform for developing professionalism and leadership skills in the delivery of estate service. The IAPSP draws on the experience and wisdom of its membership to define and preserve the traditional core values and ethics of service excellence, while acknowledging the importance of distinctive skill-sets and embracing new trends in service technology. The IAPSP is filling a gap where little, if any, organized vocational support has previously existed.

David M. Bertnick, IAPSP President, alongside John (left) on the "red carpet" the 2009 Los Angeles Organizing Awards last January.

Organizing and private service are a perfect match. Much of what Estate Managers, Property Managers, Butlers, Personal Assistants, Enlisted Aides, Household Managers, Ranch Managers, Estate Management Couples and other executive-level household staff do on a daily basis is systematize a property to ensure comfort, elegance and time savings. As an Associate Business member of the IAPSP, we've been able to participate in monthly networking and educational events and were honored when David Bertnick, President of the IAPSP accepted our invitation to present the 2009 Los Angeles Organizing Awards in January (see picture above).

IAPSP Inaugural Conference, Dallas, Texas, October 9-11, 2009:

We are particularly excited that IAPSP is holding their inaugural conference in Dallas, October 9-11 at the Fairmont (we'll be there!) The IAPSP’s first annual leadership, educational, and networking conference is designed to promote strength of character, superior management skills and service expertise, some of the essential elements for effective service delivery in the homes of high net worth employers.

We applaud Mr. Bertnick, the volunteers, members and associated businesses who are building such a progressive organization right here in Southern California that will serve not only our area, but the rest of the nation too. If you're attending the conference, I’ll see you in Dallas!

Read More:

The IAPSP Announces its Inaugural Leadership Conference for the Private Service Industry (PRWeb)

Two weeks To Go For IAPSP Conference (PRWeb)

IAPSP (official website)

IAPSP (on Twitter)

The Changing World of the Private Service Industry (Luxist)

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Comments

[David Bertnick]

John –

Thank you for this wonderful post. It’s always a pleasure to work with you and to support you in your endeavors.

You are correct, professional organizing and private service most certainly do complement each other. I can remember very clearly how 60-70% of my days as an estate manager were filled with keeping things organized and finding ways to streamline and add efficiency to the multitude of processes required to manage a large estate. An organized home is simply a productive home, and one that takes consistent attention.

I’m so glad that you will be joining us in Dallas for our conference. We had a last-minute change in our schedule of speakers and Elizabeth Barrett will be addressing our group on Saturday the 10th. You might remember her from the Container Store. She is now working with Delivery Limited and they have become one of our most supportive sponsors. What a gem! Make sure I get you some face time with her.

Please let your organizers in Dallas know that our Friday networking event from 6-9pm at the Fairmont is open the public and is only $55. If they’ve ever considered making a career move to private service this is the event that will help them get the answers they need. Service Professionals, Staffing Agencies, Private Service Educators and others are all expected to be there and looking to meet new faces!

Thanks again – see you in Dallas!

David Bertnick, President
IAPSP

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