Judi Vankevich
President and Founder
The Manners Club & Life Skills Int’l
Director, American & Canadian Projects
for Manners & Civility

...as featured on America’s CBS This Morning, Canada AM, CBC, The Boston Globe, The Toronto Star and Focus on the Family... Judi has become internationally known and loved by children and parents alike, as JUDI THE MANNERS LADY!

Judi's vision is to influence the next generation in civility, self-government and self control by teaching important life principles and good manners in a fun way! 

Judi is an award-winning recording artist and entertainer.  Her CD, "It's Fun to Have Good Manners" won the Covenant Award for Best Children's Album of the Year and was nominated for the "West Coast Music Awards."  She is the author of:

  • Manners Are Cool: The Official Manners Club Handbook for Kids

    and the upcoming books:
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  • Manners Are Vital: Secrets of Happy Family Living
  • 10 Good Manners That Will Supercharge Your Marriage... or Save It!

As Judi notes, "Every negative headline in the papers--murder, stealing, drug abuse and even marital infidelity--are all extremely bad manners: lack of respect for others... lack of respect for their property... and lack of respect for oneself." 

"Our society doesn't need more laws and gun control... we need SELF CONTROL!  Our society needs to decide if they will choose to be controlled internally by their conscience or externally by a police officer on every corner.  It's our choice."

"Self Control is a very wonderful thing.  It means you have the ability to CHOOSE to do the right thing.  That's FREEDOM!"
exerpt From Judi's book, Manners Are Cool.

"With her masters degree in
Law & Government 
combined with years working in the
entertainment industry in Hollywood,
Judi presents a new kind of entertainment...
one with a purpose--that can influence our culture!"  Professor, Seattle

As Zig Ziglar says, "The Manners Lady has come along at the right time!  Her CD needs to be in every home in America!"

Former Paris fashion model-turned Manners Celebrity, Judi is a dynamic speaker and a high energy entertainer for both children and adults, who travels across the United States and Canada and around the world teaching manners at her popular Manners Lady Show "Being Cool With the Golden Rule" for Elementary Schools and Manners Leadership Boot Camp for Teens for Middle and High Schools.

Her exciting and effective seminars on Customer Service, Professional Image, and Business Etiquette are popular for both large corporations and for small businesses. 

Judi has a gift of being able to communicate important life principles to all age groups... and make it fun!  She is a popular speaker for conferences, parent and teacher groups, universities, high schools, community groups and churches.

For info on booking The Manners Lady
call 1-866-ASK-JUDI
or to receive her Manners Lady Minute e-tips write info@TheMannersClub.com

Watch for Judi's upcoming national radio commentaries,
"The Manners Lady Minute!"
and syndicated newspaper column,
"Ask Judi, The Manners Lady!" 

Children and parents love singing songs from the new Manners Club CD featuring The Manners Lady and the Manners Club Kids called "It's Fun to Have Good Manners!"

Some of the most popular songs include:

The Golden Rule Rap,
Goodness Gracious Gratitude,
Obey Your Mom & Dad,
R-E-S-P-E-C-T,
The Bad Manners Monsters,
The Friendship Song
and
Let's Say Hello to All the World
a beautiful song that teaches children how to say "Hi! How Are You?" in twelve different languages! 
(Many schools and groups are ordering the soundtrack to the CD so their choirs and singing groups can perform songs from the CD!)

Order the CD for $20 or the whole Manners Club Kit for $95!  Great for your family, school, church or club!


CLICK HERE for a taste of the CD!

Your children will love Judi's CD
Only $20!
(plus tax & Shipping & Handling)

BULLYING

Manners and respect are vital—but often overlooked—skills in today’s world. With an increase in bullying and bad attitudes in our society, the teaching of manners and respect is seen as a positive way of dealing with these problems, and Judi Johnston Vankevich has become an internationally recognized expert on manners and positive social behavior.  Judi and The Manners Club has been a was a sponsor with NOW TV of the Hamed Nastoh Anti-Bullying Coalition--to help fulfill Hamed Nastoh's wish in his suicide letter to his mother, "Please stop bullying!"  Judi also spoke in Colorado on the anniversary of the tragic shootings in Columbine.

Media appearances by The Manners Lady include:

CBS This Morning, Canada AM, The Breakfast Show, Parenting Today, CBC, CFRB, WBTV, WBZ, and on the internationally renowned parenting radio show, Focus on the Family.  She was also featured on the cover of international newspapers such as The Boston Globe, The Christian Science Monitor, The Vancouver Sun, Canada's Christian Week and B.C. Catholic, and national magazines such as Today's Parent, and The National Post’s Saturday Night.

Judi holds a Masters Degree in Law & Government, an honors B.A. in Business and Political Science, and has also completed The Canadian Securities Course.  Now she is excited about inspiring children—of all ages—to learn "self government" and "self control" as they learn to live by The Golden Rule and with good manners!

Here's what people are saying...

"The Manners Lady has come along with the right message at the right time.... Her CD needs to be in every home in America!"  Zig Ziglar

“She’s got a hundred-watt smile and energy to burn. But beneath Judi Johnston Vankevich’s trademark sequined cap lurks a simple message for parents and children: Manners are important, regardless of your age.” The Toronto Star

“Gifted with sparkle, laughter, and a unique gift to discover hidden treasures in people, Judi is a rare gem of a woman.” Veronica Karaman, President, VKM, Virginia Beach, VA


THE MANNERS LADY™ IN THE MEDIA

TELEVISION

  • CBC, April 2007
  • CHUM's "Breakfast Television, Vancouver, 2005
  • GLOBAL's "Ask An Expert", 2005, 2006
  • CJOH - TV, Ottawa, October 19, 2003
  • Rogers TV, Ottawa, October 18, 2003
  • CHAT TV, Alberta, September 9, 2002
  • CANADA AM, October 5, 2001
  • City TV Breakfast, Toronto, June 6, 2001
  • Rhonda London Live, Canada, June 4, 2001
  • 100 Huntley Street, Canada, June 4-8, 2001 (Five 5-minute segments for five days)
  • CBS THIS MORNING, June 1999, U.S.
  • WB-56, Boston, May 2000
  • BCTV, Vancouver, B.C., January 26, 2001
  • VTV-with Mi Jung, Feb 20, 2001
  • VTV-Evening News, Feb 20, 2001
  • VTV Breakfast, with Coleen Christie, March 8, 2001
  • CTV Evening News, March, 2001
  • Parenting Today, The Knowledge Network, B.C., February 19, 2001

NEWSPAPERS

  • Mission Times, Abbotsford News, Dec 2006
  • Boston Globe, February 2005
  • BC CHRISTIAN NEWS,  2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
  • Feature - FEDERAL WAY NEWS, Seattle, Jan 13, 2003
  • Feature - MEDICINE HAT NEWS, Alberta, Sept 5, 2002
  • Feature story - THE COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE, April 23, 2002
  • Feature story – THE TORONTO STAR, Friday June 8, 2001
  • Cover story – THE VANCOUVER SUN, Thursday Jan 25th, 2001
  • Feature story – THE VANCOUVER SUN, Saturday, Jan 27th, 2001
  • Cover story - THE BOSTON GLOBE, Friday May 5th, 2000
  • Feature - Boston’s PATRIOT LEDGER, Mar 29th, 1999
  • Cover story - THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, May 24th, 2000
  • Cover story – B.C. CHRISTIAN NEWS, February 20010
  • Cover story – B.C. CATHOLIC, September 24, 2001
  • Cover story – CHRISTIAN WEEK, February 20th, 2001
  • Feature – Peace Arch News, White Rock, B.C., September 2001
  • Feature – THE SURREY NOW, Saturday Jan 27th, 2001
  • Feature – THE LANGLEY TIMES, Sunday Jan 28th, 2001
  • Feature – THE ABBOTSFORD NEWS, Thursday, Feb 1st, 2001
  • Feature – THE ABBOTSFORD TIMES, Feb 2001 
  • Feature – THE ALDERGROVE STAR, Thursday, Feb 1st, 2001
  • Feature – THE COQUITLAM NOW, March 7, 2001
  • Feature – THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS, June 13, 2001
  • Feature – THE OAKVILLE BEAVER, June 3, 2001

MAGAZINE Articles

  • MB Herald, 2006
  • WOMEN TODAY MAGAZINE, "The Manners Lady Teaches Golden Rule"
  • CITZEN MAGAZINE, 2004
  • NEWSMAX
  • TOWNHALL.com
  • HUMAN EVENTS, Aug 9, 2004
  • Evangelical Baptist, 2005
  • Costco Magazine's "The Connection," Aug 2004 "A Passion for Politeness"
  • Walmart/Sam's Club's "The Source," July 2003 "Making Manners Fun!"
  • West Coast Families, November & December 2002, 2003, 2006
  • TV WEEK, Dec 2003
  • Saturday Night Magazine (The National Post), April 21, 2001
  • Saturday Night Online Magazine (The National Post), April 21-28, 2001
  • Today’s Parent, August 2001
  • Zellers Family (Today’s Parent) Holiday Edition, December 2001
  • B.C. Parent (honored The Manners Club Camp as one of their “top picks” for Summer 2001.)

RADIO Interviews

  • CBC - Sudbury, April 2, 2007
  • FOCUS ON THE FAMILY, October 7, 2002
  • CFRA "Sunday in the CIty" Ottawa, ON with Jim Hurcomb, Sept 12, 2002
  • CFRB, 1010 AM, Toronto, October 7, 2001
  • PEAK FM, Radio Collingwood, with John Nichols, Sept. 2001
  • CKNW, AM 680, Vancouver, “The World Today” with Philip Till, July 18, 2001
  • CBC, 690 AM, “BC Almanac” with Mark Forsythe, Jan 26, 2001
  • CKWX NEWS with Ron Benzi, Jan 31, 2001
  • CKNW, “The Agenda” with John McComb & Shiral Tovin, Feb 5, 2001
  • “My City Radio” with Fanny Kiefer www.mycityradio.com Jan 29, 2001
  • Victoria, B.C. CFAX, with Joe Easingwood, March 12, 2001
  • Regina, SK, CJME, “John Gormley Live,” April 25, 2001
  • Boston – WBZ – “The Paul Sullivan Show,” May 2000
  • Tuscaloosa, Alabama – WTID 101.7 “The Jack & Lorna Show” Aug 22, 2000
  • Jackson, Mississippi – WYOY Y101 “The Connie & Fish Show," August 2000
  • Cape Cod – WXTK, 95.1 FM with Mindy Todd, June 2000
  • Texas, KHTT 106.9 FM, “The Stan & Carly Show,” 2000