Testimonials
THOMAS ALLEN, INC.
Dear Karla:
I am writing this heartfelt "thank you" letter on behalf of our
staff here at Thomas Allen, Inc. It has been seven years since you first began
infiltrating your off beat humor, slap-stick antics, and overall fun-filled attitude.
Over the years, you have been our only speaker who was asked back repeatedly.
Sometimes the names have been quite humorous: "Bring back that cheerleader…Try
to have the woman with no hair back every year…We need more in-services like
the one with that woman from Iowa…The best in-service we had was the 'Humor'
one with that funny lady - I think her name was Karen."
Our industry is one where we constantly expect employees to go consistently above
the call of duty. Unfortunately what we have to offer them is long hours, low
pay, and a stressful work environment.
When I first saw your presentation, I knew you were destined for greatness.
Some people measure greatness with money, some with fame or notoriety and still
others - like myself measure greatness with how many people's lives we touch
and whether or not our lives make a difference. In my opinion, the highest compliment
I could pay a person is that you Karla - do make a difference!
We anticipate your arrival weeks before you come and we talk about you even
longer after you have left our premises. Sincere thanks for coming to our agency
and touching our most important resource - our direct support staff.
Good luck in the future and I hope you keep coming back to our agency!
With the Utmost Respect and Admiration - Sincerely,
Terilyn Malone, Director of Training
Thomas Allen, Inc.
1550 Humboldt Avenue
West St. Paul, MN 55118
WOMAN PHYSICIANS’ RETREAT
Dear Karla,
Thank you for two outstanding humor presentations at last week's WOMEN PHYSICIANS'
RETREAT. Your presentations were wonderful, Karla. Having you with us both days
was like a present tied with a bow - your presence wrapped the full event with
a perfect closing and helped make the retreat even more memorable & inspiring!
It was a pleasure to meet and work with you, Karla! Your book to us for the
physician raffle was also perfect - how gracious of you! I believe that you made
an impact on the life of each physician present. What greater reward can there
be???
Our warmest wishes,
Barbara Greene and Suzanne Sem
SHERBURNE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
Karla,
On behalf of the Women's Health Event planning group I would like to thank
you for the wonderful presentation. The feedback from the evaluations was extremely
positive regarding your presentation! In fact, on a scale of 1-5 (with 5 being
the highest), several participants gave you a "10"!
Thanks so much for spending part of your day with us!
Sincerely,
Judy Johnson
Sherburne County Public Health
MN CVSO ASSOCIATES & SECRETARIES ASSOCIATION
Dear Karla,
On behalf of the MN CVSO Assistants & Secretaries Association, I would
like to express my sincere thank you for being a part of our 2000 Annual Conference.
We appreciate you taking time from your busy schedule to attend our conference.
Your presentation Karla was wonderful. We had so many good comments on your
topic. I could have listened to you another hour or more. I was glad that I was
in the front row so that I could have the full effect of your presentation.
Good luck to you on all your speaking engagements and hope we will have the
pleasure of having you back another year. Have a great day!
Sincerely,
Cathy Berghorst, President
MN CVSO Assistant & Secretaries Association
Chippewa County Veterans Service
629 North 11th Street, Courthouse
Montevideo, MN 56265
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
Dear Karla,
Our 1999 District Rotary Conference turned out to be a great event. At least
in my opinion. It took many Rotarians to make it a success and you were one of
them.
Thanks much for your part in presenting the breakout session, If You’re Too
Busy to Laugh, You’re Too Busy. I was given many positive comments about your
presentation. Really, you made a big impact on many Rotarians and their guests.
Thanks for your cooperation and support. It is very much appreciated.
Sincerely,
John S. Halvorson
District Governor
Rotary District 5950
S.O.S.* SEMINARS
Dear Karla,
Thank you for presenting at S.O.S. Seminars. Your ideas were well received
and greatly contributed to the success of the workshop. The evaluations showed
that the presenters, ideas and format of the workshop were just what the participants
needed to get started on a great school year.
Once again, thank you for presenting at S.O.S. Seminars.
Gratefully,
Sharon
MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Dear Karla,
Many, many thanks for the wonderful job you did at our Title I Contact Teachers
Meeting last Wednesday, May 19, 1999 at the Zuhrah Shrine Center. Everyone loved
you and the feedback we got back was exceptional and, it was all about you.
We appreciated your traveling “all this way” and your ability to be flexible
when our lunches got “just a little bit delayed.” Your part of the program was
the highlight of the day. Many people have asked for your name and number, so,
hopefully you will be getting more requests for programs.
Again, many many thanks and Good Luck to you in the future. i hope our paths
cross again.
Dave Rolek
Teacher on Special Assignment
Minneapolis Public Schools
HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Dear Karla,
Just wanted to say thank you again for doing such a tremendous presentation
to the staff and faculty at Hennepin Technical College! During times of change
and stress, your presentation on “If You’re Too Busy to Laugh, You’re Too Busy”
was appropriate and enjoyable.
Your professionalism in your attitude, as well as your enthusiasm in your
subject matter, made it a fun atmosphere where real learning occurred! Staff
walked away with an improved mental state, commenting on how they wished more
people could have heard you speak!
I have enclosed a tabulation of the evaluations you received from the staff.
I also included the comments that were written. As you will see, you were overwhelmingly
impressive to everyone.
Thank you again for sharing your message with us!
Sincerely,
Gini Beran
Staff Development Committee
ROSS PRODUCTS DIVISION • ABBOTT LABORATORIES
Dear Karla,
On behalf of everyone associated with Ross Academy, I want to thank you for
your participation in this year’s conference. the evaluation forms indicate that
this was one of our most successful conferences ever, and that is due in no small
part to your participation.
As promised, enclosed you will find a summary of evaluations that we received
regarding your presentation at our recently completed Ross Academy Conference.
Again, thank you very much for your participation in this year’s conference.
If your travels ever bring you this way in the future and we can be of assistance
to you, then please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Great wishes for a safe and happy holiday season!
Sincerely,
David M. Smith
District Manager
Ross Laboratories
EVALUATION COMMENTS
ROSS ACADEMY CONFERENCE
5-Excellent 4-Very Good 3-Average 2-0Poor 1-N/A
“If You’re Too Busy to Laugh, You’re Too Busy!”
Karla Heeter and Jeannie Fobbe
Evaluation: 5.0 Excellent
Comments:
• Great!
• Great way to end the day.
• Fantastic
• Excellent
• Exceptional
• Great fun
• Don’t like participating in programs, but this one was great.
• Good timing of program - after lunch - kept attention when usually become
relaxed after a good meal.
• Thanks for two hours of laughs!
• Loved it, loved it, loved it!!
• Uplifting
• Microphone too loud
• Fun
• Excellent speakers
• Very upbeat.
EVALUATION SUMMARY
27th Annual GPO Meeting
“Perinatal Services and Outcomes: New Morbidities”
Plenary Session: “If You’re Too Busy To Laugh, You’re Too Busy!”, Karla Heeter,
Tuesday, May 5, 1997
Presentation was effectively organized. Speakers provided useful information.
Comments:
• It was wonderful.
(1) • This particular speaker made the presentation work,
a very enjoyable wonderful way to end the conference.
• Excellent - good ideas
to use.
• This was great - I usually think these last light sessions aren’t worth
staying for, but this was.
• Excellent
(3). • Fun - good way to end.
• Very good-
dynamic! Talks too fast.
• Excellent - good ending.
• Wonderful and uplifting.
• Excellent - I love my hat!
• Loved her “rut” list - as always a great way to
end the conference.
• What a great way to end.
• Need this - especially to send
people off with good attitude and state of mind.
• Excellent - we need more “care
giving” workshops.
• She was incredible.
• What a great ending and powerful too.
• Wonderful
(1). • Outstanding - a fabulous way to end the conference.
• Good
one to end on
(1). • She was great!
(2) • It’s so much fun to laugh.
• A perfect
conclusion to a wonderful conference.
• Just the best way to end a good conference.
• Excellent way to end conference.
• Enjoyable.
• Absolutely wonderful. Need
something like this every year!
