We’re VERY proud to announce:  Mrs. Hancock’s Children’s Division has added two additional Schools (Districts) to our long list of schools we currently and have served in the past. Faith North Montessori and The Paradise Valley Unified School District. Great schools; great kids and fun classes! We’re happy to meet with your School’s Administrators if you believe we may be of service!

Our newest Corporate client–Vistancia|Mountain View in North West Phoenix.  We’re very excited to be of service to their members.  We work with a multitude of Clubs around the City.  Have we visited yours?

We’re sad to have to report that Sallie Glaner has relocated to Orlando, Florida and in doing so, left a big void in our business being (and otherwise). As the State’s preeminent pageant coach, she really kept busy and was a major player in the Pageant business. We miss her greatly! If you have a young lady who has interest in competing, we highly recommend Ms. Glaner. She may be reached at 407.595.5526 in Florida. We wish her much success!

Our newest charitable interest is M.A.S.K. (Mother’s Awareness on School aged Kids). We’ve been advertisers in their new magazine and they recently asked us to Event Plan their 2011 Annual Gala (and now 2012′s, as well)! This is a terrific group; please LIKE them on Facebook; join us at their volunteer meetings and get to know them. If you’re a parent of a school aged child, you want to know more about M.A.S.K. Mary Lynn Korn is the Community Outreach Director and their number is 480.502.5337

Mrs. Hancock had the distinct pleasure of speaking again at the Phoenix Mercury’s Adopt-A-Team 2010 Etiquette Luncheon with the Female Basketball players of Maryvale High School; our 3rd annual event. The young ladies were dressed lovely, they were prompt, attentive and respectful and we had a wonderful time together! Thank you so much to Elizabeth Koos of Cakes by Elizabeth for providing the deserts, The Sheraton Phoenix Downtown for the delicious meal and to the Staff of The Phoenix Mercury for putting together such a terrific event to support the MHS Ladies Basketball team. We’re looking forward to our 2011/2012 visit!

Mrs. Hancock will be speaking to the young Men of The Arizona Demolay on Saturday, November 12th. This is a terrific group and if you’re looking to volunteer, please contact Mr. John Brower jsbrower@cox.net We’re really looking forward to posting our terrific photos of this event.

We’ve many times visited The National Charity League; where Moms and Daughters spend time working in and for the benefit of their communities. The Anthem Chapter had us in for an Etiquette Tea recently and we had a terrific time! Here are a couple of photos from the Event. Many thanks to photographer Barbara Stitzer.

We recently were Guest Speakers at a meeting of the Phoenix Chapter of 100 Black Men.  They are such great young guys and we had a terrific time talking about all things etiquette.  Our hats off to these young men and their mentors.

In conjunction with Taser International, R.I.S.C. held a Networking Event for the benefit of M.A.S.K.,

It’s no secret that we hold classes Valley Wide! But, did you know that the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation program has us in quarterly? Residents and Non-Residents are welcome. We teach a Kinder-Quette class for student 4-6 and Manners Matter for youngsters aged 7 and up. You may reach the SPR by going to their website: http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Topics/Recreation or contact them by telephone: 480.312.7957

The Brownies, Daisy’s and now Cub Scouts have been keeping us VERY busy the past year. If you lead or co-lead a Troop, we have a terrific 1-hour class for your youngsters. Please call the office for more information! 602.234.1200

We’re happy to be invited to speak at many College-aged students’ events at ASU and for various sorority and business fraternities; the reviews have been glowing! If you’re the president of a fraternity/sorority or Student group, give us a call.

Do you have Teens you’d like to take classes? We’re love putting together classes for this age group. We recently were brought in by a Scottsdale Family that had a young man, aged 15 and his fellow football team members joined us for two consecutive Sunday afternoons for classes. We’re happy to put something together for your family and their friends, any time. Our classes will really help your Teens and they’ll have a great time; and learn a lot! Please take some time to read our testimonials!

We have wonderful new classes on Bullying and Leadership skills for young people.  Give our office a ring and let’s see how we can be of service!  602.234.1200

Have you heard of The Total Transformation? It’s a wonderful DVD compilation of parenting tips (in particular, the program leans towards ‘problem’ personalities in children and covers everything from ADD to back talking). Mr. Lehman passed away recently and we send our sympathies to his family. Please let us know if you have interest in borrowing our collection. TTT’s link is on our Resources and Vendors page.

Wedding Planning and Consulting…

REMEMBER: Hiring a wedding planner/coordinator is the one main professionals that Brides always wish they’d thought to have, rather than trying to do everything themselves. When putting together your budget, know a planner is well worth the investment. Mrs. Hancock can help with the entire planning of your wedding day or just ‘Day Of’ Coordinating. 602.234.1200 Check our Wedding Planning page for more information and do LIKE us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, too; won’t you?

Our Web Meister…

Is a man of quality and great service. We recommend him unreservedly. Fast turn around, prompt and pleasant service; a talented graphics designer and we just can’t say enough nice things about him. If you’re interested in a web designer and/or, in updating your current look, give Mr. Jeffrey Carroll a call. You’ll be glad you did. He’s affordable, too! Imagine. Daystrom Creative Group, LLC. 480.474.4176 (office) 602.463.2488 (mobile) www.daystromcreative.com.

Past News & Events

Phoenix Fashion Week

PHX Fashion Week was held at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, Arizona. Phoenix is now THE west coast destination for Fashion Week (L.A.’s out—we’re in!). Did you have your Tickets? E-mail: info@phoenixfashionweek.com. Phoenicians are fabulous!

The Phoenix Mercury Adopt-A-Team Outreach Program and other work

We’ve had the distinct pleasure of being the Adopt-A-Team’s Etiquette Instructors, three years running. We love the young ladies in our Title I Schools and always appreciate their kind thank you notes. At the end of November we’ll be spending time with the young men in the group 100 Black Men of Phoenix. This National non-profit does amazing work helping to mold the young Black men in the Phoenix Area.

The Urban Tea Loft/Valley of the Sun Active 20-30 and Mrs. Hancock’s present: An Afternoon Etiquette Tea and Luncheon for the selected young ladies of the Florence Crittenton Residency Program

The Valley of the Sun Active 2030 Club is a women’s community service organization committed to supporting children’s charities, valley wide. In conjunction with the Urban Tea Loft in Historic downtown Chandler, Mrs. Hancock’s has come together with these wonderful ladies to help provide an etiquette tea, luncheon and lesson for the young female residents at the Florence Crittenton Center. Our mission for the event is to reward their good behavior by offering them life lessons through etiquette and inspiration shared by female business owners; instilling a sense of hope and reminding them they too, have and can create opportunities in their lives. Congratulations, Young Ladies for making those steps towards happiness and success!