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Honorary Consuls of France are either French citizens or citizens of the host country who are nominated by the French “Ministère des Affaires Etrangères” and delegated by the Consul General of the circumscriptions to which they belong. They are not diplomats by training and are not paid. They are, however, officially accredited by the host country and enjoy privileges and immunities as defined by the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations dated 24 April 1963.
The Honorary Consuls perform certain administrative functions; protect their constituent inhabitants and travelers; facilitate visits by political representatives and business leaders, and promote trade, investment and the arts.
Honorary Consuls of France are either French citizens or citizens of the host country who are nominated by the French “Ministère des Affaires Etrangères” and delegated by the Consul General of the circumscriptions to which they belong. They are not diplomats by training and are not paid. They are, however, officially accredited by the host country and enjoy privileges and immunities as defined by the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations dated 24 April 1963.
The Honorary Consuls perform certain administrative functions; protect their constituent inhabitants and travelers; facilitate visits by political representatives and business leaders, and promote trade, investment and the arts.
Honorary Consuls of France are either French citizens or citizens of the host country who are nominated by the French “Ministère des Affaires Etrangères” and delegated by the Consul General of the circumscriptions to which they belong. They are not diplomats by training and are not paid. They are, however, officially accredited by the host country and enjoy privileges and immunities as defined by the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations dated 24 April 1963.
The Honorary Consuls perform certain administrative functions; protect their constituent inhabitants and travelers; facilitate visits by political representatives and business leaders, and promote trade, investment and the arts.
In addition to the Embassy of France in Washington, DC, which is the headquarters of French diplomacy in the United States, there are ten Consulates General of France in major American cities, one being attached to the Embassy in Washington, DC.
Consular officials are responsible for protecting the interests of French nationals abroad, be they permanent residents or temporary visitors.
The consulate has a general role of information and animation of the French community ;
The consulate has a role in the protection of our expatriate or transient fellow citizens : social assistance, scholarships, assistance to French transients in difficulty, assistance to incarcerated French people, etc.
A Consul is at the same time a prefect, a mayor, a social worker and a notary, of which he exercises part of the prerogatives abroad. The consulate is the relay of the French administrations with the compatriots residing or passing through abroad who can thus maintain their links with the French administration.
The consulate facilitates the exercise of the rights of citizens expelled from France : civil status, issue of national identity cards and passports, notarial deeds, national service, registration on electoral rolls, voting for national elections, registration in the register French people established outside France,…
It is also up to the consulate to process visa applications from American citizens, when they plan to settle in our country, or from nationals of other nationalities for whom a visa to enter our territory is required.
... But also a representative of France
Under the authority of our Ambassador and alongside the services of the Embassy in Washington, but also in connection with our honorary consuls, the Consulate General also has the mission of maintaining relations with political, economic, scientific and cultural circles. in his region, in order to make our country better known to them and thus establish a climate of dialogue and cooperation.
The territorial competence of this Consulate general of France in Miami covers Florida, Puerto-Rico, the Bahamas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and the Turks and Caïcos Islands.
The Alliance Française de Tallahassee’s mission is to encourage and develop knowledge of the French language and Francophone cultures and to foster cultural, intellectual and artistic exchanges between the people of the Tallahassee area and of French speaking countries.
The Alliance Française de Tallahassee (AFTally) is an independent, non-profit, non-political, non discriminatory organization.
We are all things French. We offer language classes with certified teachers for all levels and ages, private tutors, cultural events, luncheons, fêtes, apéros, film screenings, literary club and more.
Our mission is to promote knowledge and appreciation of the French language and Francophone culture, and to encourage understanding of and friendship with the French-speaking world.
Towards that mission we know that for more than a century, an ever-increasing number of French Language students of all ages and origins choose to join and study at their local Alliance Française. This continued patronage results mainly from the unmatched depth and breadth of what only Alliances Francaises offer.
Our Alliance Française de Sarasota is also part of the world's largest network of French language schools and cultural centers; a network of over 830 independently run committees established in 133 countries teaching over 550,000 students. The Fondation Alliance Française, based in France, is the moral and legal compass of Alliances Françaises.
The Alliance Française de Sarasota is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit Florida corporation and part of the Federation des Alliances Françaises USA which supports its members to fulfill their mission.
The Alliance Française de Naples, Florida, was founded in May 1993 and is affiliated with the Alliance Française de Paris . This organization is dedicated to promoting the French language, literature, history and culture and to encouraging French-American cultural exchange and friendship.
The Alliance Française in the United States is part of the century-old, worldwide network that was established at the Alliance Française de Paris in 1883. The first chapter in the United States was established in 1888, and today there are 150 chapters in 45 states which serve over 35,000 members. The Alliance Française de Naples receives no government subsidies and has no political affiliation. It operates solely on the basis of annual membership dues and the generosity of its benefactors. Its programs are open to all interested persons. Our chapter has an active membership composed of francophiles and francophones. There is no requirement of a knowledge level of the French language.
The Alliance Française de Naples, Florida, has over 150 members who are encouraged to participate in the organzition’s various activities held throughout the year.
Here in Naples we are promoting the French language and culture in a relaxed atmosphere, with lots of flexibility, goodwill, regional focus, and fellowship.
The Alliance Française Miami Metro was founded in 2018.
There are 114 chapters of Alliance Française (AF) in the US alone and over 813 Worldwide.
We are an independently financed 501(c)(3) non-profit institution, not a French government agency.
Our mission is to be Miami’s center of French language and French speaking cultures—to promote exchange, understanding, and friendship between Americans and French speaking people from Europe, Canada, Cajun country, Africa, the Caribbean and the Middle East—a world of over 220 million French speakers.
The Alliance Française de Jacksonville belongs to the Network of around 800 French Alliances in the world , of which over 100 are in the United States.
As such, its mission is to spread the French language and French culture outside of France. This mission is organized into three areas:
- Offer French courses to all audiences;
- Increase awareness of French culture and Francophone cultures;
- Fostering cultural diversity by organizing exchanges between local and French-speaking populations
The Alliance Française de Jacksonville, a social club in its early days, has gradually developed over the years and is now a Language School with its own premises, organizing several cultural events every month, and participating in the promotion of the Jacksonville-France exchanges, in particular in partnership with the Jacksonville Sister Cities Association and the committee dedicated to twinning with the city of Nantes.
The Alliance Française was founded in 1883 in Paris to "propagate the French language abroad", and was immediately sponsored by luminaries and statesmen. It rapidly expanded and in 1905 already numbered 600 chapters worldwide. A strong acceleration of growth took place between 1979 and 2017.
At the end of 2020, the Alliance Française was present in 131 countries, with a total of 832 chapters and close to 500,000 students. Its headquarters are located in Paris. The Alliance Française has 109 chapters in the US, including 8 chapters in Florida...
Our local chapter is the Alliance Française of Greater Orlando (AFGO.) It encompasses the 4 counties of Central Florida.
AFGO was initially created as a section of Rollins College in 1959, and became independent in 1975. It is a non-for-profit 501(C) (3) organization, managed by a President assisted by a Board of Directors.
Besides its school of French language, for children (age 4 to 17) and adults, AFGO organizes each year, about 30 indoor and outdoor events, offered to its members, students and non-members .
Jadinah Gustave is a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and international best- selling author who places God at the center of her life. Her trust in Him guides her as an accomplished attorney, author, speaker, and servant leader in her community.
Born and raised in Miami Fl., Jadinah found herself observing inside of courtrooms and watching high - profile court cases on TV at a young age. She saw the life- changing impact that attorneys made by simply speaking up for people. She aspired to have that power and use it for good.
After graduating from North Miami Senior High School’s International Baccalaureate program, Jadinah received a bachelor’s in arts from the University of South Florida. Intrigued by its biblical integrated curriculum, she studied law at the Regent School of Law in Virginia Beach, Va., “Where law is more than a profession. It’s a calling.” At Regent, Jadinah served as chair of the Black Law Students Association, an Executive Board member and competition team member
of the Trial Advocacy Board, and a mentor and tutor to incarcerated youth in Norfolk, Va.
After earning her Juris Doctorate, Jadinah obtained legal experience through internships, externships, and employment with the Miami- Dade State Attorney’s office; the United States Attorney’s in Tampa; the Federal Trade Commission’s Division of Advertising Practices and serving as an Assistant State Attorney at the Broward County State Attorney’s office. It was her experience as a prosecutor that propelled her into her passion for people through the law. Prosecuting hundreds of adult and juvenile misdemeanor and felony cases provided Jadinah a wealth of experience.
Jadinah relied on her experiences, calling and natural leadership coupled with her business acumen to incorporate and manage The Sejour-Gustave Firm PLLC better known as the “SG Legacy Law Firm. ” The original location of the firm is South Florida. Jadinah has recovered millions of dollars for clients and saved them clients even more through her meticulous litigation re presentation. Jadinah has worked diligently serving her client s and the community at large and
as a result after only 6 years she led the firm in its rapid expansion regionally with locations in multiple states including Georgia and Florida. Jadinah represent clients all over the nation including Tennessee, Connecticut, Georgia, Florida and more. The firm specializes in business law, and estate planning. In this role, she empowers her clients to build and secure their legacies while strategically using their stories to navigate difficult cases. Her ultimate goal is cultivating peace of mind amidst challenging times.
Personally, Jadinah is intentional about preserving her marriage and being an active and attentive mother to her children. She also finds satisfaction in helping others, believing that God has called on her to serve. For Jadinah, every volunteer opportunity is a “kingdom agenda.” Her current community involvement serving on multiple Non - pr of it board s includes serving as the Vice - President and Director of the Beautiful Beauties of Tomorrow, Inc. mentorship program and Chair of her church’s legal department.
Friends and family describe Jadinah as reliable and full of laughter. If you want to get on her good side, invite her to a dance party. She’s always down to bust a move.
