The Southern Illinoisan
“I can say without a doubt that the content of your most recent speech… was on par with and in excess of what we have come to expect from you; a passionate, funny, and emotionally stirring motivational speaker! So much so, our leaders want you back next year for the last four characteristics of greatness.”
Dear Don,
On behalf of The Southern Illinoisan, I wanted to thank you for speaking for us again at this year’s Annual Community Leaders Breakfast! For the third consecutive year you enthralled our audience and, through your stories of strength, determination, and leadership (especially with Michael Oher and Jim Craig!), you exhibited to our audience just why they should be rewarded for being leaders within our community.
Every year, the “Leaders Among Us” award program brings together a diverse group of outstanding leaders from across the 18-county region of Southern illinois. While many will be feted for their community contributions, a highlight for everyone in attendance has become your speech. And, even though we found that bringing you back for your second speech last year was right on the mark, we were still a little hesitant having you return for a 3rd time. I can say without a doubt that the content of your most recent speech for our Annual Breakfast was, again, on par with and in excess of what we have come to expect from you; a passionate, funny, and emotionally stirring motivational speaker!
So much so, our leaders want you back next year for the last four characteristics of greatness – this time without hesitation. My only concern now is what are we going to do in 2013?
The Southern Illinoisan would like to offer you our deepest appreciation and for the great job you did for us again at this year’s Annual Community Leaders Breakfast. Thank you for everything.
Sincerely,
The Southern Illlinoisan