Comments on: Attention All Researchers: We Owe This Person A Big Thank You And A Pat On The Back! http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/06/13/attention-all-researchers-we-owe-this-person-a-big-thank-you-and-a-pat-on-the-back/ The thoughts and experiences of Merrill Dubrow Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:39:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Merrill Dubrow http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/06/13/attention-all-researchers-we-owe-this-person-a-big-thank-you-and-a-pat-on-the-back/#comment-67629 Merrill Dubrow Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:25:45 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/06/13/attention-all-researchers-we-owe-this-person-a-big-thank-you-and-a-pat-on-the-back/#comment-67629 I THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE COLLEEN'S LAST ARTICLE SHE WROTE AS PRESIDENT OF THE MRA (published in MRA Alert June 2008) I have learned to be a good juggler in life (or at least I have tried). Though there are many balls, these five continue to be the most important: • My first and most important ball is my family • My second is my friends • My third is health and spiritual growth • My fourth is work • My fifth ball is volunteering Several people have asked me, how do you do it? The answer is simple; not only am I a good juggler, but I also have a fantastic support system that I am forever grateful for. Those of you that have been there for me in one way or another during the past year, I thank you!! I would like to thank the MRA Membership for giving me the opportunity to serve as your President. It has been an honor to lead this prestigious association during the past year. One of the most rewarding parts of being President is having the opportunity to meet and interact with people that I otherwise would not have. This year, I met some of you for the first time, though I have known most of you for many years. All of your feedback, both positive and negative, has allowed us to deliver the quality programs and services that our membership deserves. Thank you to the MRA board of directors for your hard work, support, and dedication. It has been a privilege to work along side such a talented group of leaders. Our board meets a minimum of four times a year and each time we meet, I am in awe at the commitment of each and every board member. We can disagree on issues or have different opinions that cause debate - we all come from different backgrounds, sized companies, and areas of expertise. Despite our differences, we all share one common goal: to do the very best we can for our members, profession, and industry. For the past seven years, I have served on the board of directors and want to say thank you to not only the current board, but also to those people that have served before. This board is a unique group of people and I am honored to call you my friends. My executive committee deserves a special thank you for being there for me throughout the year to help and guide me. I appreciate you all more than you will ever know. Merrill Shugoll, Jon Last, Merrill Dubrow, Steve Schlesinger, Kim Larson and Larry Brownell – you are the best team a leader could ever hope for. A special thank you to our Chief Executive Officer, Larry Brownell!! I have had the privilege to work along side Larry over the past few years and he continues to impress me by his dedication and loyalty to not only MRA, but also to our profession. Thank you, Larry, for all that you have done for me (and MRA) this past year. I am blessed to have a dedicated, solid, and dependable staff at Moore Research, especially my office manager, Debi Tecza, who has gone above and beyond this past year to support me every step of the way. I would be lost without you!! I have been fortunate enough to have a life filled with opportunities. Without my parents, Dick and Peggy Moore, I would not have been able to achieve my dreams and experience so many wonderful blessings. You have helped and guided me not only in life, but also in a career that I love. There is no greater love than between a parent and a child. You are both the best parents in the world. I have always and will always appreciate you both. Most importantly, I would like to thank my family. My husband, Frank has not only been patient with the amount of time I devote to MRA he has also been there to cheer me along throughout the year. My one and only son, Anthony has actively learned about MRA and research during this past year. Anthony, perhaps you will be the MRA President in 2025? I will be there to cheer you on!! You both mean everything to me and I appreciate your encouragement and help this past year. Without your love and support, none of this would have been possible. Although my juggling act in life will now be changing, I still need to relearn and master the art. Though my performance will still involve a “volunteer ball”, it will be lighter, though no less important. A heartfelt thanks to you all! Colleen Moore Mezler MRA President 2007-2008 Moore Research Services, Inc. I THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE COLLEEN’S LAST ARTICLE SHE WROTE AS PRESIDENT OF THE MRA (published in MRA Alert June 2008)

I have learned to be a good juggler in life (or at least I have tried). Though there are many balls, these five continue to be the most important:

• My first and most important ball is my family
• My second is my friends
• My third is health and spiritual growth
• My fourth is work
• My fifth ball is volunteering

Several people have asked me, how do you do it? The answer is simple; not only am I a good juggler, but I also have a fantastic support system that I am forever grateful for. Those of you that have been there for me in one way or another during the past year, I thank you!!

I would like to thank the MRA Membership for giving me the opportunity to serve as your President. It has been an honor to lead this prestigious association during the past year. One of the most rewarding parts of being President is having the opportunity to meet and interact with people that I otherwise would not have. This year, I met some of you for the first time, though I have known most of you for many years. All of your feedback, both positive and negative, has allowed us to deliver the quality programs and services that our membership deserves.

Thank you to the MRA board of directors for your hard work, support, and dedication. It has been a privilege to work along side such a talented group of leaders. Our board meets a minimum of four times a year and each time we meet, I am in awe at the commitment of each and every board member. We can disagree on issues or have different opinions that cause debate - we all come from different backgrounds, sized companies, and areas of expertise. Despite our differences, we all share one common goal: to do the very best we can for our members, profession, and industry. For the past seven years, I have served on the board of directors and want to say thank you to not only the current board, but also to those people that have served before. This board is a unique group of people and I am honored to call you my friends.

My executive committee deserves a special thank you for being there for me throughout the year to help and guide me. I appreciate you all more than you will ever know. Merrill Shugoll, Jon Last, Merrill Dubrow, Steve Schlesinger, Kim Larson and Larry Brownell – you are the best team a leader could ever hope for.

A special thank you to our Chief Executive Officer, Larry Brownell!! I have had the privilege to work along side Larry over the past few years and he continues to impress me by his dedication and loyalty to not only MRA, but also to our profession. Thank you, Larry, for all that you have done for me (and MRA) this past year.

I am blessed to have a dedicated, solid, and dependable staff at Moore Research, especially my office manager, Debi Tecza, who has gone above and beyond this past year to support me every step of the way. I would be lost without you!!

I have been fortunate enough to have a life filled with opportunities. Without my parents, Dick and Peggy Moore, I would not have been able to achieve my dreams and experience so many wonderful blessings. You have helped and guided me not only in life, but also in a career that I love. There is no greater love than between a parent and a child. You are both the best parents in the world. I have always and will always appreciate you both.

Most importantly, I would like to thank my family. My husband, Frank has not only been patient with the amount of time I devote to MRA he has also been there to cheer me along throughout the year. My one and only son, Anthony has actively learned about MRA and research during this past year. Anthony, perhaps you will be the MRA President in 2025? I will be there to cheer you on!! You both mean everything to me and I appreciate your encouragement and help this past year. Without your love and support, none of this would have been possible.

Although my juggling act in life will now be changing, I still need to relearn and master the art. Though my performance will still involve a “volunteer ball”, it will be lighter, though no less important.

A heartfelt thanks to you all!

Colleen Moore Mezler
MRA President 2007-2008
Moore Research Services, Inc.

]]> By: Kim Larson http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/06/13/attention-all-researchers-we-owe-this-person-a-big-thank-you-and-a-pat-on-the-back/#comment-67410 Kim Larson Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:37:05 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/06/13/attention-all-researchers-we-owe-this-person-a-big-thank-you-and-a-pat-on-the-back/#comment-67410 Anthony, if it helps in your quest, I am bringing my Little girl.... Anthony, if it helps in your quest, I am bringing my Little girl….

]]> By: Anthony Mezler http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/06/13/attention-all-researchers-we-owe-this-person-a-big-thank-you-and-a-pat-on-the-back/#comment-67390 Anthony Mezler Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:58:40 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/06/13/attention-all-researchers-we-owe-this-person-a-big-thank-you-and-a-pat-on-the-back/#comment-67390 I love D.C. I'm bugging her to her limit to bring me I hope to see all you wonderful people there!!!!!!!!! Anthony I love D.C. I’m bugging her to her limit to bring me

I hope to see all you wonderful people there!!!!!!!!!

Anthony

]]> By: Ken Roberts http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/06/13/attention-all-researchers-we-owe-this-person-a-big-thank-you-and-a-pat-on-the-back/#comment-67367 Ken Roberts Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:10:44 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/06/13/attention-all-researchers-we-owe-this-person-a-big-thank-you-and-a-pat-on-the-back/#comment-67367 Anthony, that August meeting you are referring to is in Washington, DC. I understand you have reasons well beyond the MRA for wanting to visit Washington. Ken Anthony, that August meeting you are referring to is in Washington, DC. I understand you have reasons well beyond the MRA for wanting to visit Washington.

Ken

]]> By: Anthony Mezler http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/06/13/attention-all-researchers-we-owe-this-person-a-big-thank-you-and-a-pat-on-the-back/#comment-67191 Anthony Mezler Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:44:40 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/06/13/attention-all-researchers-we-owe-this-person-a-big-thank-you-and-a-pat-on-the-back/#comment-67191 Ken,I know I'm telling my mom the same thing all the time "please bring me" or "please can I go this time" but it's always a BIG FAT......NO :( . Maybe sometime I'll see you all there. I know MRA has a conference in August I might come to! :) Anyways I also wanted to say thanks for taking care of my mom and being so very wonderful Love, the future President Anthony Moore Research Services Ken,I know I’m telling my mom the same thing all the time “please bring me” or “please can I go this time” but it’s always a BIG FAT……NO :( . Maybe sometime I’ll see you all there. I know MRA has a conference in August I might come to! :)

Anyways I also wanted to say thanks for taking care of my mom and being so very wonderful

Love, the future President Anthony

Moore Research Services

]]> By: Adam http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/06/13/attention-all-researchers-we-owe-this-person-a-big-thank-you-and-a-pat-on-the-back/#comment-67183 Adam Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:33:59 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/06/13/attention-all-researchers-we-owe-this-person-a-big-thank-you-and-a-pat-on-the-back/#comment-67183 Colleen, Late as always, but just wanted to jump on board the the last car of the love train. You have truly been an inspiration to us all. You definitely have welcomed me with open arms and i've really appreciated the times that you've reached out to talk and help guide. We are a much better team due to your dedication. Looking forward to you (us) laughing at Jon for the next year as he tries to keep up with your lead. Adam Colleen,

Late as always, but just wanted to jump on board the the last car of the love train. You have truly been an inspiration to us all. You definitely have welcomed me with open arms and i’ve really appreciated the times that you’ve reached out to talk and help guide. We are a much better team due to your dedication. Looking forward to you (us) laughing at Jon for the next year as he tries to keep up with your lead.

Adam

]]> By: Ken Roberts http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/06/13/attention-all-researchers-we-owe-this-person-a-big-thank-you-and-a-pat-on-the-back/#comment-67174 Ken Roberts Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:43:45 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/06/13/attention-all-researchers-we-owe-this-person-a-big-thank-you-and-a-pat-on-the-back/#comment-67174 I'm a little late jumping onto this string. All I can say is ditto to all of the above. Colleen - you made my first year on the MRA board a great one. I thank you for your warmth, leadership and perseverance. Jon - you have a tough act to follow. And one of these days, the rest of the board has to meet Anthony. I’m a little late jumping onto this string. All I can say is ditto to all of the above.

Colleen - you made my first year on the MRA board a great one. I thank you for your warmth, leadership and perseverance. Jon - you have a tough act to follow.

And one of these days, the rest of the board has to meet Anthony.

]]> By: Hilary Fischer http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/06/13/attention-all-researchers-we-owe-this-person-a-big-thank-you-and-a-pat-on-the-back/#comment-67166 Hilary Fischer Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:51:12 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/06/13/attention-all-researchers-we-owe-this-person-a-big-thank-you-and-a-pat-on-the-back/#comment-67166 I too have learned much from Colleen during my tenure on the Board. Colleen was one of the first people to welcome me at my first Board meeting – she wanted to make sure that I felt at ease and comfortable. I cannot tell you how much this meant – and still means - to me! I admire Colleen for her grace under pressure – it truly was an inspiration to watch her lead our discussions, as her calm and focused manner kept us on the right path and encouraged us all to be better than we thought we could be. I only hope to someday be the type of leader that Colleen is, but as Marisa so eloquently stated, some of us are just born with this natural grace, presence and poise -- and Colleen is definitely one of those people. I will truly miss working with Colleen on the Board and I sincerely hope that I will have a chance to work with her again in the future. I too have learned much from Colleen during my tenure on the Board. Colleen was one of the first people to welcome me at my first Board meeting – she wanted to make sure that I felt at ease and comfortable. I cannot tell you how much this meant – and still means - to me! I admire Colleen for her grace under pressure – it truly was an inspiration to watch her lead our discussions, as her calm and focused manner kept us on the right path and encouraged us all to be better than we thought we could be. I only hope to someday be the type of leader that Colleen is, but as Marisa so eloquently stated, some of us are just born with this natural grace, presence and poise — and Colleen is definitely one of those people. I will truly miss working with Colleen on the Board and I sincerely hope that I will have a chance to work with her again in the future.

]]> By: Bette Anne Champion http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/06/13/attention-all-researchers-we-owe-this-person-a-big-thank-you-and-a-pat-on-the-back/#comment-67158 Bette Anne Champion Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:02:36 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/06/13/attention-all-researchers-we-owe-this-person-a-big-thank-you-and-a-pat-on-the-back/#comment-67158 I would like to add my late but sincere voice to this tribute to Colleen. Colleen, I think that you are the personification of a what I consider to be a great leader. You lead and inspire by walking beside someone, not in front of them. You always showed a quiet strength that allowed for disagreement but fostered cooperation. I was so nervous joining the Board but your kindness, openness and genuine warmth made me feel so welcome. Thank you ! I would like to add my late but sincere voice to this tribute to Colleen. Colleen, I think that you are the personification of a what I consider to be a great leader. You lead and inspire by walking beside someone, not in front of them. You always showed a quiet strength that allowed for disagreement but fostered cooperation. I was so nervous joining the Board but your kindness, openness and genuine warmth made me feel so welcome. Thank you !

]]> By: Kim Larson http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/06/13/attention-all-researchers-we-owe-this-person-a-big-thank-you-and-a-pat-on-the-back/#comment-67135 Kim Larson Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:09:01 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/06/13/attention-all-researchers-we-owe-this-person-a-big-thank-you-and-a-pat-on-the-back/#comment-67135 Colleen was one of the first people I ever spoke to at a National MRA Conference. I have waited to respond so I would be able to communicate how wonderful I think she is. She made me feel welcome and included instantly. She has the same ability to make others comments and suggestions feel welcome and included instantly. It is one of the things that makes her such a great leader. Colleen has also impressed me because of her ability to stay above the fray and lead by example. Colleen, I will tell you, the thing that impresses me the very most has nothing to do with the MRA. You are a wonderful wife and mother. The love in your eyes when you talk about Frank and Anthony always made me feel the utmost admiration for you. I know Frank and Anthony feel the same way because they have the same look when they are with you. Thank you for being a mentor, listening to my concerns, taking on the hardest thing I asked for and for always doing it with a kind heart and a smile. You are irreplaceable. Kim Colleen was one of the first people I ever spoke to at a National MRA Conference. I have waited to respond so I would be able to communicate how wonderful I think she is. She made me feel welcome and included instantly. She has the same ability to make others comments and suggestions feel welcome and included instantly. It is one of the things that makes her such a great leader. Colleen has also impressed me because of her ability to stay above the fray and lead by example.

Colleen, I will tell you, the thing that impresses me the very most has nothing to do with the MRA. You are a wonderful wife and mother. The love in your eyes when you talk about Frank and Anthony always made me feel the utmost admiration for you. I know Frank and Anthony feel the same way because they have the same look when they are with you.

Thank you for being a mentor, listening to my concerns, taking on the hardest thing I asked for and for always doing it with a kind heart and a smile.

You are irreplaceable.

Kim

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