Joyce Millet has been involved in developing and managing special  international events for more than 15 years, working with both corporate and non-profit organizations.  

Special Events with Protocol Professionals, Inc.

Joyce works frequently with Sherri Ferris, President of Protocol Professionals, Inc. on corporate and non-profit events. Some highlights include:

"Midnight at the Oasis" - 2008 kickoff fundraising event, with special performance by Maria Muldaur

"King Tut Returns - A Taste of Egypt" - 2009 second annual fundraising event

Charity event with the world famous "Lettermen" 

The United Nations 60th Anniversary Celebration 

Dominican Republic Presidential visit

Republic of South Africa trade and investment conference 

Napa Valley Vintners Association charity event 

Greek National Day parade and celebration 

Republic of South Africa trade and investment conference 

U.S. Events

Co-chair, National Maritime Park Association Gala, 2007

Auction Co-Chair, National Maritime Park Association Gala, 2006

Bridging the Pacific - USF 150th Anniversary Gala for Center for the Pacific Rim, Silent Auction Committee

Fusion Festival:  A Blend of East & West.  Fundraiser for the Japan Society of Northern California

It's a Grand Slam!  Japan Society of Northern California & Tony La Russa's ARF event with Japanese Ambassador Ryozo Kato

Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra American debut, San Francisco

Osaka Mayor Yasushi Oshima's official visit to San Francisco

Tribute Dinner, honoring Steven J. Doi, recipient of the Kunsho, The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette, San Francisco

“Night on the Barbary Coast” Silent Auction, Maritime Museum, San Francisco

Japan Society of Northern California “Women’s Roles in Global Leadership,” panelists of Akiko Yamanaka, Japanese Diet member, Senator Jackie Speier, and The Honorable Barbara Caulfield

Event honoring Mr. Kenichi Horie, Japanese solo yachtsman, San Francisco

Hanae Mori Gala Fashion Show, Japan Society of Northern California fund-raiser event, San Francisco

Sister Chamber Inaugural events for the San Francisco and Osaka Chambers of Commerce, San Francisco & Osaka

Tribute Dinner and events for San Francisco Boys Chorus, San Francisco

UNICEF private reception honoring James Clavell, the author of Shogun, San Francisco

Events on board the ship, The Golden Hind, before it sailed for Yokohama for the filming of Shogun, San Francisco

Seoul Children's Choir Concert, San Francisco

Exhibition of Children's Art from Hiroshima, and reception with guest Patricia Neal.

"Politician in Residence" Program, University of Utah, guest Senator John Tunney

International Events

50th Anniversary Reception honoring Maestro Asahina, conductor of the Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra, Osaka, Japan

San Francisco Boys Chorus Far East Concert Tour to Japan,  Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, an official San Francisco delegation  

Private dance performance of "Jiuta-mai" by Yamato Shomaki, Osaka

Wine tasting event, with international wine expert Michael Amarose, and winemaker Robert Pepi, Osaka

International Diplomatic Mission to the United States, Canada, France, and Italy for Japanese Diet member
     
Black tie wine-tasting dinner with Hugh Johnson, international wine expert, Osaka, Japan

Co-master of ceremonies with Takashi Tamai, host of ABC Morning Show, Osaka