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"On behalf of all of us at STAR Inc. our heartfelt appreciation
for all you did to contribute to the success of the Stars
Dinner and Auction. We had another great year thanks to
your guidance, expertise and commitment to our organization.
We could not have achieved what we did with you. Many many
thanks from all of our children and adults with developmental
disabilities."
Mike Petell, Development Director
STAR, Inc., Connecticut
"You were simply outstanding last night. Your skill and
professionalism are only surpassed by your authenticity.
We are so grateful for your continued support and love for
Share Our Strength and we look forward to next year with
you."
Rosemary Shore
Share Our Strength
"Kathy is among the best charity auctioneers in this country.
Her auctions are lively, infused with enthusiasm and moves
people to reach new heights. Every auction or workshop I
have attended has generated great energy and results in
very significant contributions to your organization."
Sharon Danosky
Danosky and Associates
"Just a brief note to say thank you so much for an extraordinary
job you did on behalf of the Fuller Craft's Luminaries event.
You are one of the better auctioneers and professionals
that we have encountered on the fundraising circuit over
these past decades. Congratulations, your deep commitment
to museums certainly comes through."
Bernie and Sue Pucker
Pucker Galleries, Boston
"Your enthusiasm and professionalism always add so much
excitement to the night. I am certain that the success of
the evening had much to do with your partipation in Rose
Bids this year. We couldn't have done it without you."
Sharon Garland, Director of Development
St. Elizabeth Community, Rhode Island
"Your auctioneering was eye-opening and we raised record
amounts of donations because of you. I would like to offer
a special thank you for your generosity in this time of
great economic difficulty. We could not have done this with
out you. Great work, Kathy!"
Carter Luke, President
MSPCA - Angell, Boston
"Thank you for all you did to make the Fund-the-Future such
a success! We are gratified to have such a friend and we
look forward to seeing you around Long Wharf in the future."
The Development Team at Long Wharf
Theatre, CT
"I have been receiving tons of wonderful feedback from our
Board members, staff, and patrons complimenting you. Everyone
here is thrilled that the energy of the event felt good
and that the auction was a success. I cannot thank you enough
for our hours of phone conversations working to perfect
this fundraiser."
Chris Silberman, Colorado Symphony
Orchestra
Denver, CO
"You're amazing! Thanks for helping to make our event such
a great success."
Barbara Salisbury
MAB Community Services
"Thank you so much for using your magnificent auctioneering
skills to support Greater Boston PFLAG. As you know, it
was an amazing, emotional and touching evening. Our group
loved you. They thought you were funny, engaging and really
excellent at getting people to open their wallets. We could
not have asked for more! You were terrific!"
Pam Garramone
Greater Boston PFLAG, Boston
"This auction was so great, we are still on a high!"
Virgina Moore, Conway Area Humane
Society
Conway, NH
"I would thank you for the exciting and wonderful live auction
at Longwood Symphony's Visual Violins II Gala. It is in
large part due to your expertise and charisma that the event
was a success; over $100,000 was raised for Longwood Symphony's
programs, an accomplishment we can all be proud of!"
Lisa M. Wong, M.D.
President and CEO
Longwood Symphony Orchestra
www.longwoodsymphony.org
"I am sure Steve Scofield told you what a great day Sunday
turned out to be; this will apparently be our biggest grossing
event in our organization's history, and we are still stunned
(and grateful) for all of your help. Everyone in the audience
loved Steve, and several commented how great it was to have
a local doing the event. We are already talking about setting
a date for our next event, likely to be in November, and
will of course want to sign on with you and Steve again.
Again, thanks for all you have done. We are now your loyal
fans, and know we will be working with you for many years
to come."
Anita Burroughs
Conway Area Humane Society, NH
"Kathy transforms wishful thinking into success, is exceedingly
generous with her time and connections in the process, and
in the end the donors, volunteers and staff are proud of
what they achieved to advance their mission. Kathy's integrity,
professionalism, and energy make her exceptional and indispensible."
James M. Schaffer, Chief Development
Officer
Domus
"Our auction on Friday night was SO much improved over past
years. Thank you for all of your words of wisdom."
Brandy Kolmer, Director of Development
& Public Relations
Mystic Arts Center - Mystic, CT
"One of the most important aspects of the entire fundraising
auction event is hiring a professional charity/benefit auctioneer.
This single decision can make a significant impact on the
financial success of your next auction. A professional auctioneer
with specialized training and experience in fundraising
can generate more profit for your event, in addition to
creating an unforgettable evening of fun and excitement
for your supporters and guests."
Peggy Theiss, Director of Special
Events
National Office of the March of Dimes
"Kathy has become part of our fundraising lore, and her
wisdom echoes through our work."
Tara Keppler
Atrium School
"Kathy is a true professional. Her energy, experience and
creativity adds value and star-quality finesse to any fundraiser.
I look forward to consulting with her on future events,
as well as hiring her as an auctioneer."
Kerry Brash
Clinton Education Foundation
"Kathy, we could not be happier with how you handled the
entire auction. You performed your auctioneer magic from
beginning to end and raised more money on the first auction
item alone than we've raised previously during entire Familes
First auctions."
Christa Martinez, Executive Director
Familes First
"Somehow, thank you doesn't seems to fully articulate how
grateful and appreciative I am for enticing me to take that
first-gigantic-leap of faith three years ago. You continue
to inspire and challenge me, and I love it. You're the best!"
"Wow, Miss Kingston! You continue to amaze me. It
was a great event- and very successful, too. Take a look
at these numbers!"
Jared West, General Manager
Boston Gay Men's Chorus
"Kathy Kingston walks on water! I have had the privilege
of working with her on several events for nonprofit organizations,
of which I am a board member.
Her invaluable advise to our committee on auction structure
and items, is only exceeded by her extraordinary platform
performance.
Kathy's strategies to increase audience participation and
boost revenue are truly impressive. We far exceeded our
financial goal
In addition Kathy is a warm and engaging person - fun to
work with and always available for advise and support."
Joan Parker, Board of Directors
American Repertory Theatre
"I am working on my seventh annual auction here at the Waldo
County Transportation Program. Our auctions have always
been successful thanks to the excellent training I and my
staff have received provided by national auction award winner,
Kathy Kingston.
"Kathy puts on an all day training that leaves no questions
unanswered. I can tell you she is one of the best auction
trainers in the country and has the credentials to back
it up. The value of the information and material provided
in the training will more than cover the costs of sending
a couple of people to the training."
Ed Murphy
Waldo County Transportation Program
Belfast, Maine
"The day was fabulous. I learned a great deal, many ways
to improve our next event. You are a great presenter and
made the day fun and informative."
Joan Lawrence, Director of Development
girls inc. - Lynn, MA
"Thank You!! This was well worth the trip across the country.
I can't wait to share and implement what I have learned."
Leslie Nalley
Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence
"I thought your seminar was excellent, one of the best I've
attended in a long time. You covered a lot of material,
but you covered it well, especially for an audience made
up of people with all levels of auction experience. Having
auctioneers there to help demonstrate was great - lots of
energy! Thank you!."
Marianne M. Jones, Executive
Director
Women's Fund of New Hampshire
"Because of Kathy Kingston, Koahnic Broadcast Corporation
has grown its annual Alaska Native Art Auction more than
300 percent in the past six years. Our auction is now one
of the state's premiere charity art auction events."
Cassandra Shumate, Director of
Marketing and Development
Koahnic Broadcast Corporation
"Your presentation was my favorite, and I had some really
good ones! It was lively, entertaining, and NEVER boring!
Thanks again for putting so much into it. I learned a great
deal!"
Pat Munoz
River Network, Washington D.C.
"You have created a veritable avalanche of success and well-being
to summer stages dance! I cannot thank you enough for your
wise and seasoned guidance, your unflagging faith in the
event, your generosity of spirit and resources, your high
standard of excellence, and your delightful energy. You
are a joy to work with."
Diane Fielder, Chairman
Summer Stages Dance
"This seminar was the best seminar I've ever been to. Very
informative and fun. I learned a lot!"
Andrena Gagliardi
The Michael Bolton Charities, Inc.
"Kathy Kingston gave our annual auction the shot in the
arm it needed in order to bring us to the next level. Thanks
to her expertise, enthusiasm, and incredible skills as an
auctioneer, we were able to substantially increase revenues
generated from this event. Kathy is absolutely marvelous
and will bring new energy to your next auction fund raising
event!"
Barbara Bilz
Town of Amherst, MA
Director of Development, Leisure Services & Supplemental
Education
"Kathy Kingston brought tremendous energy and excitement
to our auction. Her guidance during the preparation and
her skill and enthusiasm at the event put us over the top!"
John Coull, President
Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce
"Once again your Auction Seminar was superb! This year was
my 14th Annual Auction, however, I still learned a great
deal and got many good ideas. Thank you!"
Joan R. Redden, President/CEO
Milford Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
"...I can't thank you and Joan enough for your good work...
You really made the difference. A pro is a pro is a pro!
And you made it fun for everyone.
Hope our paths cross again."
Jaan Whitehead, Chair of the Board
SITI Company
"Kathy's able to generate dollars and excitement-a winning
combination."
Will Holsberry, Executive Director
National Intramural Recreational Sports Association
"Kathy Kingston is beyond talented! Her enthusiasm and forward
approach made our organization tons of money!"
Pati Frew-Waters, Executive Director
Durham Main Street
Durham, NH
"I worked directly with Kathy on all aspects of the auction
and found her to be very professional and hard working for
our school. I was highly impressed by her abilities and
heard positive comments about her for weeks following the
auction."
Bob McCall
The New School
Kennebunk, Maine
"On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the entire Atrium
School community thank you very much for being the most
wonderful auctioneer we have ever had at an Atrium auction.
The event was a tremendous success, much of which is to
be credited to your effort, enthusiasm and support.
We are all truly grateful."
Don Mayer, Chair / Board of Trustees
Atrium School
"Our annual auction raised more money than any previous
auction with the talents of Kathy Kingson. She was able
to engage the audience in such a positive, fun way. We are
already looking forward to next year's auction!... We could
not have reached our overall fundraising goal without a
successful auction and Kathy made that happen!"
Dorene Glynn, Development Director
Shelter, Inc.
Cambridge, MA
"By using Kathy as our professional auctioneer we tripled
our proceeds! She's wonderful-she works with you and has
your organization's interests at heart. She's not out for
herself. She helps tailor the auction very specifically
We'd never plan an auction without her."
Judy Meador, Executive Director
National Association of Women Business Owners
St. Louis Chapter
"Kathy did two auctions for us, and handled them in a very
professional manner. She was able to draw people out-she
wouldn't take no for an answer! Her enthusiasm was really
contagious."
Thomas Culliton, President
United States Association for Blind Athletes
Missouri Chapter
"She's dynamite. Her skills as an auctioneer doubled the
income of our annual auction in three years. Her enthusiasm
and high energy level add to the fun of the evening."
Barbara Cempura, Executive Director
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Southwestern Illinois
"You are fantastic!! I've been to many business and educational
seminars over the years, and I'd have to say that yours
was far and away the best of them all! ...You were well
organized, and come across as friendly, witty and highly
professional - just the things anyone would look for in
hiring a consultant or auctioneer...
Once more, Kathy, thanks so much for allowing me to attend,
and for giving me so much great information and inspiration.
You are an honor to our profession."
John Carson
John Carson Benefit Auctions
"Working with Kathy simply assures your success. She has
handled our event the last three years with outstanding
results. We don't hesitate to hire her again and again because
we know the auction is in very capable hands. We've been
thrilled with her!"
Jane and Whitney Harris, Chairpersons
of the Silver Ball
Arthritis Foundation
St. Louis Chapter
"Where would CCI be without you? You are without a doubt,
the backbone of our fundraiser. People rave about your skills
- and I am so glad that you encourage us to get bigger and
better every year.
Thanks again - working with you is a blast!"
Hadley Luddy
Community Connections, Inc.
"Kathy Kingston was hired as our first professional auctioneer
for our Soroptimist auction. She brought fun, high-energy
to our event and she was terrific at motivating the audience.
I was also impressed on how thoroughly she prepared herself
for our event by being involved with our goals and knowing
our auction items. Kathy's strong commitment played a major
role in our success."
Georgia Blue
Soroptimist International of Cook Inlet
"Recently, I have had the distinct pleasure to work with
Kathy Kingston at a Big Brother Big Sister auction held
on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. I
have been the Master of Ceremonies for at least ten past
auctions and as such have worked with several professional
auctioneers. In my opinion, Kathy was the best. Not only
was she professional, but also very entertaining and quick
with a quip, which precipitated bidder involvement. I am
hoping to have her work with me in future auctions."
Richard N. Rougeau, Esq
"I have had the pleasure of working with Kathy Kingston
who has been the auctioneer of our annual Tourism Travel
Auction "Travel Treasures" for the past three years. Kathy
has been an integral part of our auction planning committee
with donation solicitation, silent and live auction items
layout and event planning. During the live auction Kathy
motivates our attendees and continues to exceed our fundraising
goals. She has been invaluable in providing fundraising
strategies to our association and I would highly recommend
Kathy Kingston's services as auctioneer."
Teri Hendricks
Alaska Travel Industry Association
"Kathy took our auction to new heights by training our volunteers
and staff, great placement of items, and by really connecting
with our crowd! Kingston Auction Company has provided great
support to our staff and volunteers in growing our event
over the past three years. Thanks to Kathy, we have been
able to increase the return on contributed items, made our
auction more entertaining, and secured new donors."
Jon Zasada, Assistant Chief Executive
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska
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