February 4th, 2010
January flew by like it was a dream. Mr. Jardine and myself have been on the phone non-stop since the beginning of the year. Now that I have a chance to come up for air, I wanted to remind the rest of you out there that we have a 1 week Systems Course and a 4 week Manager’s course being offered in March. THAT IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! These courses are designed to expand on skill sets that are already established. So, if you have been in the Private Service Industry for 5 years or more and have been following Starkey International, wanting to know our systems….NOW is the time to register!
Please contact Donald Jardine or myself with any questions you may have.

Mr. Donald Jardine
Chief Operating Officer
Admissions Director
303-832-5510 x120
cell 303-994-7407
djardine@starkeyintl.com

Ms. Kristin Parks
Private Service Event Manager
Admissions Services
303-832-5510 x106
kparks@starkeyintl.com
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February 2nd, 2010
We’ve recently started a discussion of the week with Class 109 and we would like to invite you to join the discussion!
Question:
Are morals and ethics societal based (rooted in society)? Are values based on personal or cultural/societal influences?
Class 109 Replies:
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It’s my opinion that morals, ethics, and values are all personally based. How you are raised, trained or influenced. Who were or are your mentors. How you choose to live your life and your personal code of conduct. That is what makes you who you are. I don’t believe the one should let society dictate who you are. Just sayin’…….
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Yes ethics, morals and values shape us into who we are but some of these we freely adopt as our standards but still there are other rules that society imposes upon us based on what’s wrong or right. Although we have a free will to choose, we’ll be judged accordingly.
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I think that some of this is is inherent in our nature but it is the nurture side that influences us personally with morals, ethics, and values. The choices that we make in life, our nuclear family influences, etc. Society can influence but it is your inner strength of character that determines what you will choose to believe in and act upon.
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January 18th, 2010
Admissions is buzzing with all the new students we have in our mansion this season. We couldn’t be more excited with all this new energy! We are already starting to process applications for our upcoming March 1 & 4 week classes, and our April 8 week class. Remember! The resources here at Starkey International have already proven to be invaluable to all career changing students J Including, but not limited to: our new Chief Operating Officer who just semi – retired from 30 years in the Private Service Industry, our detailed class materials that are included in the admission’s price, and also our friendly staff who would bend-over-backwards to help you out J We look forward to getting to know each and every one of our potential Starkey Graduates in 2010!
Don’t forget to register for Restoring The Art 2010! This year promises to be educational and fun! You can Click Here to find out more information.
Also, be sure to check out our StarkeyHQ Software Demo, or purchase your copy here.
Sincerely,
Mr. Donald Jardine and Ms. Kristin Parks
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January 4th, 2010
Our 1st class of the year is starting today J We have a full house again, and life is pumping throughout the mansion after the holidays. It seems that with our ever-changing economy, our class schedule has taken under a face-lift of its own! We are offering more classes in more locations for 2010 than ever before! If you have been following the Starkey Blog and are wondering if we will be having classes in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact us as soon as possible! We would love to be of assistance. You can also check out our 2010 Schedule of Course Offerings on our website (http://www.starkeyintl.com/class_schedule.html)
Warmly,
Donald Jardine
Chief Operating Officer
Starkey International
&
Ms. Kristin Parks
Private Service Event Manager
Admissions Assistant
Starkey International
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December 17th, 2009
Our Admissions team is super busy this season with new applications on our desk every day. We are excited, busy, and hopeful for all these potential students! We certainly have seem to have some top-notch applicants coming through our ‘doors’! Our next set of classes start in January 2010. Our 8 week Management Program starts here in Denver on January 11, 2010. That class is almost full already! Our 4 week Managers program starts January 4th, 2010 here in Denver as well. We have an applicant coming half-way across the world for this course. Then we have two 1 week Systems courses being offered on either January 4th or January 11th, 2010. These courses offer an overview of our software systems and are designed for the experienced Private Service Professional. Can’t wait to get this New Year started off with a bang!
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November 24th, 2009
Dear Starkey Star’s, Friends, and Employers;
Greetings, just a short note to share our amazing news! We have had a great fall and finally, we are about as busy as we can be. Employers have come back and now ready to hire, and our January classes, both 4 and 8 week, starting January 4 and January 11, 2010 happily are almost filled. Mr. Donald Jardine (30 year veteran Estate Manager joined us in July) and along with our Kristin Parks, have continued to generate new energy and life. Like all of us, it has been a difficult and uncertain year, and I am relieved to experience Starkey International again, as we have for the last 30 years.
I know I have an angel on my shoulder as The Costco Connection article came out in August reaching over 8 million readers, many of whom are just right for the Private Service Profession. You know Starkey recruits quick, bright, educated, hands-on and service smart professionals who are certified in Household Management, have healthy self esteems, and who recognize their value. Thank you Costco!
We completed our 4-week Certified Managers Course in Washington, DC in October and our 8-week Certified Household Management Course in Colorado this last Friday. The legendary Mr. Ted Turner attended one of our formal dinners. A lovely gentleman, I took great delight in thanking him for Turner Classic Movies, my late night TV watching channel. From the Costco Connection article, we also attracted my all time favorite: NBC’s Today Show! They came to learn about Starkey and filmed another of our formal dinners. The Today Show piece will run this Wednesday, November 25, in the 7:00am hour, MST; we would love your comments.
The U.S. Military on November 3rd, 2009, elected yet another Starkey Graduate, MSgt Clayton Cooper, Air Force Enlisted Aide, as Armed Forces Enlisted Aide of the year! Congratulations MSgt Cooper!
Lastly, we take pride in thinking out of the box to continue to meet Private Service needs, and our box is getting bigger! We are seeking to hire Graduates in the 2010 to support our growth. If you are an experienced, and Starkey Certified Graduate, and would consider giving back to the profession through education on a world stage, call us and continue the Starkey tradition; Service as an Expertise!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Mary Louise Starkey
CEO Starkey International
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November 9th, 2009
The holiday season is upon us and Starkey is preparing for the party season. Starkey Mansion is fervently making plans for a Holiday Open House coming in December. The date is being finalized and will be posted just as soon as the details are worked out. If you are interested in our Holiday Open House, please don’t hesitate to contact me J
Also…RESTORING THE ART annual conference is just around the corner. How time flies when we are working diligently! Starkey International is also working overtime to get all the details finalized. We are really excited about our main event this year! It promises to ‘outshine’ all the RTA’s before it. Again, if you are interested in more details for RTA, please keep checking back to this website or you can contact me directly at the number or email listed below.
Have a great Holiday Season!

Ms. Kristin Parks
Private Service Event Manager
Admissions Assistant
(303)832-5510
kparks@starkeyintl.com
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November 4th, 2009
We here at Starkey are grateful for wonderful friendships we have with our students and clients. We are truly lucky to be a part of your lives! Starkey is excited to dive into the new year to continue to nurture new and existing relationships. Our next round of classes start on January 4th, 2010 and January 11th, 2010. We have a large variety of classes being offered…a little something for every experience level. If you are a Starkey Graduate, Client, or potential student, please check out our 2010 schedule. It promises to be a fruitful year!
Donald Jardine
Chief Operating Officer
Starkey International
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October 29th, 2009
U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement
WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 — Starkey International Institute of Household Management has been selected for the 2009 Denver Award in the Vocational Schools category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.
About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)
U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.
The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.
SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association
CONTACT:
U.S. Commerce Association
Email: PublicRelations@us-ca.org
URL: http://www.us-ca.org
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October 20th, 2009
Halloween is just around the corner, the weather is cooling down, and Starkey International is getting prepared for the 2010 course schedule. We are pleased to announce that we will be offering an additional 4 week course starting January 4th, 2010. Please sign up quickly as interest has been high by potential students! Seats are filling up fast.
Donald Jardine
Chief Operating Officer
2010 Schedule of Course Offerings
(All Courses offered in Denver, Colorado unless specified)
Certified Household Management Program
Eight -Week
January 11 – March 5, 2010 (Class 109)
April 26 – June 18, 2010 (Class 111)
August 9 – October 1, 2010 (Class 113)
Certified Manager’s Program
Four –Week
January 4 – January 29, 2010 (Class 108)
March 22 – April 16, 2010 (Class 110)
July 5 – July 30, 2010 (Class 112)
October 11 – November 5, 2010 (Class 114)
October 18 – November 12, 2010 (Washington, DC) (Class 115)
Restoring the Art
Continuing Education Conference
Denver, CO
March 18-20, 2010
Certified Service Management System
One-Week
January 4 – 8, 2010
January 11 – 15, 2010
March 8 – 12, 2010 (Las Vegas)
March 22 - 26, 2010
April 26 - 30, 2010
June 21 - 25, 2010 (New York City)
July 5 – 9, 2010
August 9 – 13, 2010 (Denver)
August 9 – 13, 2010 (Los Angeles)
October 11 – 15, 2010
October 18 - 22, 2010 (Washington, DC)
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