Comments on: Thanks MRA http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2009/06/08/thanks-mra/ The thoughts and experiences of Merrill Dubrow Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:17:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Merrill Dubrow http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2009/06/08/thanks-mra/#comment-73289 Merrill Dubrow Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:47:19 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/?p=1973#comment-73289 Ginger, Thank you so much for your comments. Are you 100% sure you got the story right yes i remember sitting next to you but not sure I have ever been gracious to a Yankee fan in my life :) It has been great working with you on the board. Look forward to seeing you in the near future. Thanks again. Merrill Ginger,

Thank you so much for your comments. Are you 100% sure you got the story right yes i remember sitting next to you but not sure I have ever been gracious to a Yankee fan in my life :) It has been great working with you on the board. Look forward to seeing you in the near future.

Thanks again.

Merrill

]]> By: Ginger Blazier http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2009/06/08/thanks-mra/#comment-73288 Ginger Blazier Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:29:57 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/?p=1973#comment-73288 Merrill, I don't know where to start, which is why it's taken me a bit of time to reply. It has been a real pleasure getting to know you while on the board. I remember the first time we met is when it was my first time at a board meeting and we sat next to each other. Aside from me being a Yankee fan, you were still very gracious and showed me the ropes. Over the years that followed, I have been inspired and mentored by your eloquent manner and knowledge, along with the rest of the board. We have had and continue to have a group of very dedicated and passionate people on the board, which makes me so proud to be a part of it. So I don't think goodbye is in order for you, Colleen, Ed, Amy, and Steve. I am encouraged that the dedication and passion continues with all of you and that we all continue to learn and grow together as a team. Thanks again, Ginger Merrill,

I don’t know where to start, which is why it’s taken me a bit of time to reply. It has been a real pleasure getting to know you while on the board. I remember the first time we met is when it was my first time at a board meeting and we sat next to each other. Aside from me being a Yankee fan, you were still very gracious and showed me the ropes. Over the years that followed, I have been inspired and mentored by your eloquent manner and knowledge, along with the rest of the board. We have had and continue to have a group of very dedicated and passionate people on the board, which makes me so proud to be a part of it.

So I don’t think goodbye is in order for you, Colleen, Ed, Amy, and Steve. I am encouraged that the dedication and passion continues with all of you and that we all continue to learn and grow together as a team.

Thanks again,

Ginger

]]> By: Merrill Dubrow http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2009/06/08/thanks-mra/#comment-73280 Merrill Dubrow Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:25:16 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/?p=1973#comment-73280 Steve, Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt comments. They really mean a great deal to all of the MRA volunteers. In some ways it is easy to be involved in an industry and association that you love so much and one that has so many special and talented people like yourself. Thanks again. Merrill Steve,

Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt comments. They really mean a great deal to all of the MRA volunteers. In some ways it is easy to be involved in an industry and association that you love so much and one that has so many special and talented people like yourself.

Thanks again.

Merrill

]]> By: Steve Gentile http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2009/06/08/thanks-mra/#comment-73276 Steve Gentile Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:24:19 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/?p=1973#comment-73276 Merrill - Like those who preceded you, and those who are currently in place, and those who are yet to come - you have carried the torch of our profession proudly, strongly, and courageously. We all share the many wise sentiments expressed here and in private/other venues, knowing that your influence and your voice will never be silenced. Like the Indy 500 or the World Series, a great vacation or a new business venture - the most courageous thing is not only in the "saying yes" at the start but in saying "yes" again and again and again. You have done so in many ways, my good friend! Continue to infuse our work with the same proud professionalism we all witnessed in you throughout the years - and do not lose that smile and sense of humor, ever! A victory lap is in order and well deserved. Merrill -
Like those who preceded you, and those who are currently in place, and those who are yet to come – you have carried the torch of our profession proudly, strongly, and courageously. We all share the many wise sentiments expressed here and in private/other venues, knowing that your influence and your voice will never be silenced.
Like the Indy 500 or the World Series, a great vacation or a new business venture – the most courageous thing is not only in the “saying yes” at the start but in saying “yes” again and again and again. You have done so in many ways, my good friend! Continue to infuse our work with the same proud professionalism we all witnessed in you throughout the years – and do not lose that smile and sense of humor, ever! A victory lap is in order and well deserved.

]]> By: Ed Sugar http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2009/06/08/thanks-mra/#comment-73270 Ed Sugar Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:37:40 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/?p=1973#comment-73270 Merrill - Thank you for all your efforts in serving the MRA and our great profession. The two of us have been doing this together since 1993. Like you I am ready for another 16 years as the rewards and satisfaction of serving one's industry/profession are truly priceless. The experience gained and friends made are just the tangible benefits one receives. The other benefits have been beyond description and worth every long conference call and weekend sacrificed. Merrill -

Thank you for all your efforts in serving the MRA and our great profession.

The two of us have been doing this together since 1993. Like you I am ready for another 16 years as the rewards and satisfaction of serving one’s industry/profession are truly priceless. The experience gained and friends made are just the tangible benefits one receives. The other benefits have been beyond description and worth every long conference call and weekend sacrificed.

]]> By: Merrill Shugoll http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2009/06/08/thanks-mra/#comment-73256 Merrill Shugoll Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:51:08 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/?p=1973#comment-73256 Merrill ( I love the name Dubrow), This note of thanks to you is from Merrill (you love the name Shugoll). You were an extraordinary Board member from beginning to end. I, the Association and our members owe you a debt of gratitude for all your contributions. Personally, I want to thank you for being such a wonderful friend all these years. We will keep in touch as do two people who share a name are meant to do. Merrill ( I love the name Dubrow),
This note of thanks to you is from Merrill (you love the name Shugoll). You were an extraordinary Board member from beginning to end. I, the Association and our members owe you a debt of gratitude for all your contributions. Personally, I want to thank you for being such a wonderful friend all these years. We will keep in touch as do two people who share a name are meant to do.

]]> By: Merrill Dubrow http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2009/06/08/thanks-mra/#comment-73251 Merrill Dubrow Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:51:36 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/?p=1973#comment-73251 Amy, Thanks for your comments and memory. I do recall your passion for chapters started the first day I met you. You always wanted and NEEDED their voice to be heard and in so many ways you were their champion. You should be so proud of what you have accomplished for each member and it has been a real honor to work with you on the MRA board the last four years. It is without question that you have touched so many lives in the past few years. It is great to know that you will still be raising your hand and volunteering to help the MRA move forward in the years to come. Merrill Amy,

Thanks for your comments and memory. I do recall your passion for chapters started the first day I met you. You always wanted and NEEDED their voice to be heard and in so many ways you were their champion.

You should be so proud of what you have accomplished for each member and it has been a real honor to work with you on the MRA board the last four years.

It is without question that you have touched so many lives in the past few years. It is great to know that you will still be raising your hand and volunteering to help the MRA move forward in the years to come.

Merrill

]]> By: Merrill Dubrow http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2009/06/08/thanks-mra/#comment-73250 Merrill Dubrow Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:46:38 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/?p=1973#comment-73250 Christine, Thanks - I may need my Mom to read your comments! See you soon. Merrill Christine,

Thanks – I may need my Mom to read your comments!

See you soon.

Merrill

]]> By: Merrill Dubrow http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2009/06/08/thanks-mra/#comment-73249 Merrill Dubrow Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:45:33 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/?p=1973#comment-73249 Steve, Where do I start. The MRA has given me so much and your friendship is at the top of the list. You energy, personality, intelligence and heart is amazing and led to our life long friendship. I am proud and honored to call you a friend and my brother. Thank you for everything you are. Merrill Steve,

Where do I start. The MRA has given me so much and your friendship is at the top of the list. You energy, personality, intelligence and heart is amazing and led to our life long friendship. I am proud and honored to call you a friend and my brother.

Thank you for everything you are.

Merrill

]]> By: Merrill Dubrow http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2009/06/08/thanks-mra/#comment-73247 Merrill Dubrow Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:29:43 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/?p=1973#comment-73247 Sean, Thanks for your question. There are a total of 12 local chapters. Probably the closest one to St.Louis is Chicago. Solid chapter. Please let me know if you have any questions. It has been a credible experience for me. Merrill Sean,

Thanks for your question. There are a total of 12 local chapters. Probably the closest one to St.Louis is Chicago. Solid chapter. Please let me know if you have any questions.

It has been a credible experience for me.

Merrill

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