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Southwest Institute of Aging
Dear Dr. Cone, Our opening session is a special event for us. It sets the tone for the whole-conference and provides members with an opportunity to gather together and celebrate their shared mission. Your opening presentation, "Stop Memory Loss", set just the right balance between entertainment and education. The members genuinely appreciated your humor, your easy to remember hints, and your personal stories - they recognized themselves in you and shared your laughter! I think that their comments say it all: "Fantastic" "Best seminar I've attended" "Most beneficial. I have a new perspective" "Fascinating topic - excellent speaker" Sincerely, A. Chris Francis, CEO Southwest Institute on Aging 602.230.026 |
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California Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
Dear Bill: Just wrapping up May's annual meeting and wanted to send you a quick note thanking you for your wonderful opening session keynote address. You added an upbeat and fun tone to the meeting, which is always nice, yet your content was valuable and applicable to all our attendees. Thanks again for your contribution to our annual meeting. It was our best ever! Very high marks! Debbie Pate-Newberry Director of Events Management & Publications California Association of Homes and Services for the Aging 916.392.5111 |
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New Mexico Conference on Aging
Dr. Cone, You kept them in their seats!!! In the past; the person who speaks during the last plenary session at the New Mexico Conference on Aging watches as the crowd gradually dwindles. It's nothing against the speakers; it's a matter of participants having to catch rides home or choosing to have lunch before they leave. This year, they chose you instead. People with a long history with the conference tell me they've never seen such a large crowd on the last day! Again and again, I'm hearing how much fun people had listening to your talk about Stop Memory Loss! How to Fight Forgetfulness Over 40, Your entertaining, informative presentation ended the conference on a high note that enhanced the participants' attitude about the overall conference. Thank you for helping to make it such a success. Sincerely, Kay Bird Chairperson 505.827.7645 |
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Employee Services & Recreation of Orange County
Dear Bill You did it again!! Through out the year we have speakers talk on many different topics. After your presentation last year the members of ESROC asked if it would be possible to have you back. ÊI have never had a request to have a speaker come back, you are a first! With that, I would like to thank you for your time and knowledge. You will be recommended to the committee for the upcoming National Conference in Las Vegas next year. I look forward to seeing and hearing more from you. Sincerely yours, Carol Schultz President 808.913.4014 |
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International Formalwear Association
Dear Dr. Cone: On behalf of the IFA Board of Directors and professional staff, we appreciate your Educational Program during the Industry Manufacturer's Forum, at the Hyatt Regency in Maui. The attendees raved about your presentations "Managing Stress" and "Emotional Intelligence at the Executive Level". Your topic hit right to the point of what many executives are facing every day. The handout was impressive and also a beneficial reference tool for future use. See you soon, Karen A. Hurley Director of Administration 317.644.6610 |
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ARV Assisted Living
Dear Dr. Cone: On behalf of ARV Assisted Living, I would like to thank you for the excellent presentations you provided at our Executive Director's Conference. Your opening session, "Success in Spite of Yourself," set the tone for what many participants stated was the best conference that they had attended. Your "Coaching for Peak Performance" session at the end of our first day initiated a very important dialogue within the company about coaching and managing. We have found it difficult in the past to find speakers who have experience working in the elder care industry and who also can provide a humorous, motivational, and informative presentation. Your ability to do this and connect your topics specifically to the assisted living industry was impressive and refreshing. I also wanted to let you know that I greatly appreciated your flexibility and willingness to present both an opening session and an additional general session. Thanks again for helping make our conference a success. Sincerely, Ryan Sprau Training Manager 714.731.7400 |
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West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services
Dear Dr. Cone: I wanted to take this opportunity to personally thank you for presenting at our Governor's Summit on Aging this past August. As you can see, both of your presentations "The Caregivers Bible: Managing Behavioral Problems in the Elderly" and "Keeping the Mind Alive: Risk Factors for Dementia" were extremely well received by our audience. A representative sample of some comments regarding your presentations arc as follows: "Dr. Cone was a superb speaker and I learned more from him than anyone else," "Dr. Cone was an animated and knowledgeable presenter." "William Cone is a tough act to follow! Fantastic!" We are greatly indebted to you for helping make our West Virginia Governor's Summit on Aging the most successful ever, and we fully intend to recommend you to our colleagues in other states. Sincerely, Charles Conroy Director Title XIX Program Operations 304.558.3317 |
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American Business Women's Association
Dear Dr. Cone: Wow, I know I enjoyed your talk, but so did each and every one of our members, with such comments as, "Dr. Cone could have kept our attention all night imparting to us great useable information" "one of the best speakers the chapter has had in several years" "keep up the good work, Dr." Sincerely, Marlene A. Keys Program Chairman ABWA 714-527-7229 |
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Connecticut Association Not-for-profit Providers for the Aging
Dear Bill, I want to thank you again for presenting at our New England Conference of Not-for-profit Providers for the Aging earlier this year. You received rave reviews from our attendees and near perfect evaluation scores. Your presentation of aging and health issues both in your keynote address and breakout session was at the same time intelligent, engaging and appropriately humorous. You kept your audience's rapt attention, while imparting useful, practical ideas for them to carry out. From the standpoint of a meeting planner, you were a joy to work with -- laid back and "low maintenance" -- not at all like some of the prima donnas out there. Best of all, of course, you make me look good because our members appreciated you so much. Please don't hesitate to give out my name as a reference. Best regards David W. Chu V.P. Member Services 203.237.4556 |
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Community Residential Care Association of California
Dear Dr. Cone: Thank you again. The participant evaluations stated that your presentation was outstanding and that your knowledge, experience, and humor made it a terrific afternoon. I am looking forward to working with you in the future. Sincerely, Charles W. Skoien Consultant 800.464.0723 |
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Experience Unlimited State of California Employment Development Department
Dear Dr. Cone, I have received so much positive feedback; I can't thank you enough for all the kudos I'm getting! Everyone has been talking about what they learned. Several of your buzz words were flying around the office last Friday. As a result of your talk, we are planning to incorporate your ideas into our executive raining sessions. Thank you again for sharing your very valuable time and information! Sincerely, Jean Huckins, Vice President Experience Unlimited |
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CONGRESS OF CALIFORNIA SENIORS
California's Voice For The National Council Of Senior Citizens
Dear Dr, Cone: Your presentation during our banquet was one of the most enlightening and entertaining we've ever had in the 23 years we've been putting on this event. Your name came up more often than any other in the "what was best about the convention" section on our evaluation forms. Congratulations! Sincerely, Lois Wellington President Congress of California Seniors Contact Don Sherrill 800.543.3352 |
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National Tooling & Machining Association
Dear Bill I just realized this is the fourth time we have had you speak here, and I know we'll have you back again. As you know we use an evaluation card for our meetings with ratings of 1 to 5, five being the top. You are always a five! May we see you again soon. Best Wishes Robert W. Knutson Executive Secretary, LANTMA 818.764.0901 |
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New Hampshire Health Care Association
Dr. Cone Both your General Session and Break-Out Session presentations were extremely well received by all. Your humor and hands-on approach is very effective. I would also like to thank you personally for working within my budget and arranging your schedule to lower the airfare. I appreciated your cooperation and your professionalism. Suzanne Fumarola Director New Hampshire Health Care Association 603.226.4900 |
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Indiana Association of Homes & Services for the Aging
Dear Dr. Cone, On behalf of the IAHSA members, education committee, and staff, I want to thank you for your terrific keynote-and breakout session-at the Spring Conference You actually stole some of the attendees from the other breakout sessions because they wanted to hear you after lunch too! The audience felt that you exceeded their expectations in depth of content, knowledge of content I usefulness of information Thank you again for providing quality education to our members and helping make our conference a success! Sincerely, Sasha T. Blackford Director of Education Indiana Association of Homes & Services for the Aging 317.733.2380 |
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Behavioral Health Concepts, Inc.
In all professional encounters, Bill has been the consummate professional and represented himself and our company in an exemplary manner. If I can provide any further information, please feel free to contact me directly. Sincerely, Philip L. Herschman President & CEO BHC |
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McDonnell Douglas
Dear Dr. Cone Once again our professional personnel department wants to thank you for a superb presentation on Emotional Intelligence. This program was timely and right on target for our current business environment. We have always been excited by your lively presentations, and you did it again. Sincerely, Sandra McDermott Hale Education, Training and Recognition Programs McDonnell Douglas |
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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
Dear Bill, My sincere thanks to you for an excellent presentation during our INNSUITES HOTELS 17TH ANNUAL CONVENTION. Our group truly enjoyed your seminar and I am sure that the sales of your products after the presentation proved it. In fact, our President Mr. Jim Wirth encouraged us to listen to your tapes, and has seen to it that copies will be kept in our Corporate office Library in Arizona, and made available to all employees. I will definitely recommend you and your services to my associates and friends. Warm regards, Vangie Estaban |
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LA Fastener Association
Dear Dr. Cone: Although some of the members were initially skeptical about hearing a talk on memory, your presentation turned out to be one of the most enlightening and entertaining we've had in the 32 years we've been putting on these events. Congratulations! Sincerely, S. Harris Pinsky Program Director LA Fastener Association |
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Society of Industrial and Office Realtors
Dear Dr. Cone: On our presentation rating scale, your program received an overall evaluation of excellent. Here's a view of the many positive comments regarding your talk: "Great information, very relevant to us aging baby-boomers!" "Great lunch program, I'm going to start using the memory tools right away." Thanks again for your valuable contribution to the success of the SIOR Professional Conference. Sincerely Robert Hammond Programs Director Society of Industrial and Office Realtors |
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Carson Tahoe Hospital
Dear Bill, This was truly an excellent package of training materials. The feedback that came back from my staff was that this presentation was the most informative class they have ever attended. As a result of the positive comments we had about your seminar, the hospital administrator has recommended that we invite you back to train the entire hospital staff, as we feel that the program would be beneficial to all healthcare professionals. If you need any further recommendation, please do not hesitate to call me (775) 885-4460. Sincerely Hilly Crowfoot, RN,C,BSN Director, Behavioral Health Services |
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Los Angeles Retired Fire & Police Association, Inc.
Dear Dr Cone, You came, you spoke, and you conquered! You excited the members like no other speaker we have ever had. We appreciate your time, and we greatly appreciated your tropic. I'm sure you could tell that the audience was spellbound. By the way, the book is outstanding too. Best wishes, Mike Dwyer President Los Angeles Retired Fire & Police Association, Inc. |
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Impact Council
Dear Dr. Cone, It was both amazing and pleasing that your seminar was by far the most popular of the 12 seminars that were offered. The day of the conference it was evident that your Memory workshop had to have the room with the largest seating capacity. Even then the seats were filled quickly and eventually there was standing room only. The laughter and attention you received made it evident that all attending were not only entertained, but filled with new knowledge concerning the memory problems that affects all our lives. You not only held their attention by giving them food for thought, but you also filled their moments with a lot of laughter and merriment. Your workshop evaluation sheets were outstanding and led us to believe that our success was due greatly to the fact your speaking abilities and charm made the day. Carol and I feel your value as a speaker would enhance any type of conference. We cannot thank you enough for being a part of ours. Sincerely, Marcia Salley Carol Peterson Co-Chairmen for the Women on the Go Conference 714.827.5180 |
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Reid Hospital
Dear Bill, We just wanted to say thank you for a remarkably well done workshop. Although the program spanned three full days, you managed to hold everyone's attention right to the very last minute. In addition to giving us a wealth of knowledge and tools, you were witty, entertaining, and humorous, which made the days fly by. Our medical director sat in on Tuesday, and was so impressed that she asked if you could come back to train the entire hospital staff. She will be calling you next week. Congratulations of one of the best programs we have ever attended. Sincerely, Nancy Fields Director Senior Behavioral Services Reid Hospital |
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The Boeing Company
Dear Bill, I would like to thank you in writing for the two "Lunch and Learn" sessions you presented at The Boeing Company Seal Beach facility on Executive Stress Management and Memory Improvement. But most of all I want to commend you on the customized course on Communication and Conflict Resolution you delivered to our employees. You were fast paced, the content was right on target, and your humor added to the outstanding content and kept the audience energized and eager to hear what you had to say next! I have forwarded your name to several of our other organizations to help meet their training requirements. Please feel free to invite people to call me as your reference! We look forward to working with you in the future! Chris Landenberger Human Resources Administrator The Boeing Company 562.797.5686 |
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LA Oasis
Dear Dr. Cone: On behalf of our organization I want to thank you for an absolutely incredible presentation. Everyone here at OASIS agrees this was one of the most popular and well received programs we have ever presented. It was witty, entertaining, and packed full of vital information. We look forward seeing you again! Sincerely Victoria Neal Director Oasis |
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Association for Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare of Southern California
Dear Dr. Cone: On behalf of the Association for Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare of Southern California, I want to thank you for your participation in our Annual Symposium. We really appreciated you taking time out of your busy schedule to be a part of this important event. Overall, the attendees ranked this symposium as one of the best they had ever attended. Sincerely, Kevin Burton President |
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Louisiana Nursing Home Association
Dear Dr. Cone, Your presentation on memory during our Louisiana Nursing Home Association's May 2001 Conference was very well-received by our attendees. Although the audience ranged from CEOs to management, from nurses and social workers to activity directors, you managed to hold all the attendees' interest and attention. While the presentation was educational and informative, you certainly had them laughing as well. I have no reservations recommending you as a presenter. Sincerely, Lisa Gardner Public Relations Director 225.927.5642 |
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Sightings
Dear Bill, On behalf of Tim White, Patrick Taulere, myself and SIGHTINGS, thank you for all of your help and cooperation. It was really wonderful working with you. Our interview with you was terrific and will certainly help our audience to understand the human mind and memory better. We appreciate the time you took from your schedule to work with us and hopefully we'll do another show with you in the future. Sincerely Ruth Rafidi Segment Producer Sightings |
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Xerox Management Association of Southern California
Dear Bill: The Xerox Management Association was honored to have you as our guest speaker for our April 2001 membership meeting. Everyone agreed that you gave a dynamic presentation. You were an absolute pleasure! Your presentation style and enthusiasm toward your subject matter was very evident throughout the program, and it should come as no surprise that you received a highly favorable response from our group. Thanks, Barbara J. Bannister President |
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Plumas County Mental Health
Dr Cone Your presentation "Mysteries of the Aging Mind" was a total success. Attendees appreciated your entertaining delivery of information, as well as your sense of humor. As the presentation organizer, I appreciated your timeliness in your presentation, and being organized. This made my day go smoothly. My hope is that we can arrange to have you return to Plumas County to do another presentation in 2002. Thank you. Sincerely, Joyce J. Clare, MPH, PHN, RN Psychiatric Nurse |
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West Virginia Health Care Association
Dear Bill Your presentation Raise Your Emotional Intelligence really set the stage for our members to work on our strategic plan the following day. Comments from our group on Dr. Cone's presentation included "great speaker and information, presenter was extremely good and speaker kept our attention." If you are looking for a presenter on motivation and a new way of looking at leadership, call on William Cone. You may contact me if you would like more information. My phone number is 304-346-4575, ext. 206 and Email is dwebb@wvhca.org. Sincerely, Dee Webb Director Membership Services |
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Missouri Department of Social Services
Dear Dr. Cone: Your keynote address on the "Aging Mind" and your workshop proved to be the major highlights of our event. The information presented in your sessions provided information of vital interest to our staff. Your sessions were well received and staff was highly complimentary. Thank you for your contribution in making our Adult Protective Services Training session a huge success. Respectfully, Dr. Linda T. Allen Deputy Director Home and Community Services 1-800-735-2466 |
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Madison County Mental Health Board
Dr. Cone: I would like to again express my appreciation to you for your participation at the "Sixth Annual Behavioral Health, Aging and Wellness Conference" We very much appreciate you taking the time to be with us to offer your Keynote Address, "Stop Memory Loss!Ó The audience definitely found your information useful and your style enjoyable. Sincerely, Linda Odle Associate Executive Director and Conference Coordinator 618.692.7040 |
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South Dakota Adult Services and Aging
Wow! What a great two days of training you provided at our Adult Services and Aging's Spring Workshop! We've conducted over 15 training events over the last 20 years, and I don't think I have ever seen a speaker receive so many top scores in evaluations before. Congratulations on such a great job. Sincerely, Michael L. Parker Staff Attorney South Dakota Adult Services and Aging 605.773.6834
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National HealthCare Corporation
On behalf of National Health Corporation,] want to thank you for your keynote presentation to our group. The evaluations and comments from our partners were very positive. For example: "Excellent real life situations with good suggestions" , "Very informative and useful" , "Strategies presented to combat memory loss were useful" , "Humor mixed with great information - a winning combination" .Your ability to keep the interest and attention of such a diverse group is outstanding. Many times during the conference, I heard our partners discussing information you had presented— truly the mark of an excellent speaker is to keep people talking about your topic after the presentation! Again, thank you for your part in making NHC's Patient Care Conference, 2003 a great success! Sincerely, Joanne M. Batey Vice President National HealthCare Corporation 615.890.2020 |
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Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Organization
Thank you for delivering such a terrific workshop presentation at our recent Atlanta convention. I heard nothing but positive comments from our members and based on the number of people who stayed after to talk to you, they were obviously captivated by what you had to say. Excellent job! Thanks again. I hope our paths cross again. Best wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving and holiday season. Best Regards Georgia H. Foley Executive Director Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Organization |
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Missouri Association of Homes for the Aging
We were so pleased with your keynote presentation at our annual conference in September. You really captivated our audience and held their attention! I have enclosed a summary of the evaluations from your sessions. As you can see, you rated exceptionally well with an overwhelming number of wonderful comments! You are meeting planner's dream because you make our job so easy and you make us look so good. Thank you! Lori Bonnot Meeting Planner Missouri Association of Homes for the Aging 573.635.6244
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