Elegant navy and gold flyer promoting a “Presence, Power and Professionalism: Etiquette Dinner.” The event features a workshop led by hospitality expert Hal Kenny. It invites students to learn professional dining, networking, and formal etiquette skills, with dinner included and limited seating available. A QR code is displayed for registration with “RSVP required.” Event details: Wednesday, April 15th, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, located in DH 100. Contact email: studentlife@howardcc.edu . The design includes gold confetti accents, decorative borders, and an image of a formal place setting with utensils and a napkin. Logos for Howard Community College departments appear along the bottom. Banner for Presence, Power, and Professionalism- The Etiquette Experience

Presence, Power, & Professionalism- The Etiquette Experience

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Wed, Apr 15, 2026

4:30 PM – 6 PM EDT (GMT-4)

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Elegant navy and gold flyer promoting a “Presence, Power and Professionalism: Etiquette Dinner.” The event features a workshop led by hospitality expert Hal Kenny. It invites students to learn professional dining, networking, and formal etiquette skills, with dinner included and limited seating available. A QR code is displayed for registration with “RSVP required.” Event details: Wednesday, April 15th, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, located in DH 100. Contact email: studentlife@howardcc.edu . The design includes gold confetti accents, decorative borders, and an image of a formal place setting with utensils and a napkin. Logos for Howard Community College departments appear along the bottom. Flyer for Presence, Power, and Professionalism- The Etiquette Experience
Presence matters. Professionalism speaks before you do. Preparation sets you apart.

Join us for an interactive etiquette workshop led by HCC's own Hospitality Professor, Hal Kenny! Here students will learn how to navigate professional dinners, networking events, and formal settings with confidence. Dinner will be served as part of the experience provided by The Yummy Spot founded by HCC alumni, Kimbily Boyd.

Spots are limited! Only those who register will be able to attend. You must be in attendance throughout the entire event. 

Check in will begin at 4:15 PM with a prompt start time of 4:30 PM. No one else will be permitted to enter past 4:45 PM. Business casual attire is recommended. Visit this site for a guide to business casual attire.


This event is sponsored by Student Life, Career Services, Center for Civic and Community Engagement, Center for Hospitality and Culinary Studies, and Silas Craft.

Looking for business wear? Success in Style will be at the event with all the information you need about their free personal shopping and career attire services, available to HCC students!

Tentative menu of the event (full menu will be updated on April 6):

  • Garlic and Herb roasted chicken or Chicken picatta (lemon caper sauce)
  • Roasted potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Angel Hair pasta in butter and herbs, or Roasted sweet potatoes 
  • Green bean bouquet (green beans wrapped in a carrot ribbon), Roasted carrots, Mixed Veg (yellow squash, green beans and red bell peppers), or Mixed Green salad with Ranch or Vinaigrette 
  • Portobello steak or Eggplant Parmesan stack (vegetarian), Panko crusted (gluten free) eggplant layered with fresh tomato sauce (vegetarian)
  • Dinner Rolls and Gluten Free Focaccia 
  • Angel Food Cake with berry compote and fresh whipped cream or Chocolate mousse with chocolate shavings and fresh strawberries 

Water and Sweetened Iced Tea

Food Provided (The Yummy Spot)

Speakers

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Hal Kenny

Hospitality Program Coordinator/Instructor

Howard Community College

From washing dishes to Ownership! I have pretty much done it all! Now, with over 40 years of experience in the Hospitality industry, it just doesn’t seem to get old! Hotels? Restaurants? Catering? Sales? Travel/Tourism? Parks and Rec's? Been there/done that. As I look back on my experience, I have nothing but fond memories (and lots of stories)! This beneficial experience has allowed me to gain so much overall knowledge with;




  • Etiquette/Professionalism

  • Social skills

  • Work ethic

  • Empathy

  • Tolerance

  • Sales ability

  • Superior customer service skills

  • Creativity

  • Administrative skills

  • Human Resource knowledge

  • Business sense



Whether it be Restaurants, Catering, Lodging, Travel &Tourism, Gaming, Attractions, or Cruises, I have acquired expertise with the entire spectrum of the industry!  Hospitality still remains an exciting, adventurous, and booming business. Oh, it has also always been one of the top fastest-growing industries as well! COVID had a major impact on the industry, however, the industry is now booming!



"It's not the past that defines us, it's the comeback!!!"


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