"In the past we have had a Hopewell supporter offer his services at no charge. After a major loss of live auction funds in 2006, I suggested to the committee that they seriously consider paying a benefit specialist. Many of the committee members were hesitant about paying for an auctioneer because it had not been done in the past. Thank you for educating and consulting with our committee. The time you spent with them before the benefit really put them at ease.

I am pleased to report that you helped bring in over three times what we raised in 2006 and the highest raised in our benefit's history!

I look forward to working with you again next year."