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Testimonials
Kalamazoo is a
nice place
Kalamazoo, you have done yourself proud!
I recently visited your city with my 86-year-old
dad for Guadalcanal Campaign Veterans National
Convention.
I was very impressed with
the staff at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at
Kalamazoo Center. Not only was the service
excellent, but the respect and consideration shown to
the World War Ii heroes of Guadalcanal was
heartwarming.
We also walked over to the Bronson Senior
Health Fair and enjoyed meeting more
nice people. In fact, everywhere we
went, we found welcoming and friendly
people.
“
There really is a Kalamazoo,” and it’s a great
place to visit, too!
Connie Klecker
Hudson, Wisconsin
Nursing Class of 1953
Our
Nursing Class wants to thank you for the cooperation and supplies
that the Kalamazoo
County Convention & Visitors
Bureau have supplied us with for our 50th
Year Reunion that will be starting next week.
I have given out the first brochures
and many of our classmates that hadn’t been back in many
years were very excited to see how Kalamazoo
had grown and what was offered to see while
they will be here.
Back in 1953 when many of us came from as far as the Upper Peninsula
or down in Ohio, Western was still the Teachers College though
we took several classes on what was to become the main campus.
I started Western a year earlier on the old campus and before
there were enough dorms and we lived in houses.
The Bronson Hospital that we all trained in is long gone now,
and that also has mushroomed into something we never dreamed of.
The care is still outstanding but the closeness of the nurses
living together like we did will never be the same.
Thank you again for the packets you have provided and making
our Reunion something that all will return home with fond memories
of their return to Kalamazoo.
Gwen Calkins
Secretary for the Class of 1953
P51 Mustang Pilots Association
I want to thank both of you on behalf of the P-51 Mustang Pilots Association
for your help with the planning for our reunion as well as all you did for
us during our visits to the Gilmore Car Museum, Kalamazoo Air Zoo, Kellogg
Manor House and Fort Custer national Cemetery.
Our members enjoyed all the reunion activities and were pleased with the
friendly and cooperative attention they received during the reunion.
The transportation
provided by B&W Charters was excellent and reasonably
priced. Marilyn made an excellent tour guide-thanks.
The Holiday Inn West
provided all our needs. Room costs very reasonable, banquet meal-superb.
A great facility for a reunion headquarters.
Thanks again for adding to
the success of our reunion.
Best Wishes,
Ed Slaughter
Maj. USAF (Ret.)
Fam Trip
Thanks
for helping to make the Fam Trip so great!
We just loved everything and are looking forward to returning.
Sincerely,
Joyce and Bud
TLC Tours
My
group loved Kalamazoo. I already have one group that wants to
come back in September.
Thanks again for sharing your wonderful city
with us.
Judy
Group Tour
Thank
you so much for taking such good care of us
on our visit to Kalamazoo. You have
a lovely city with many special treats for those who visit and you represent
it
well. We especially loved the restaurant
and the Air Zoo. We didn’t leave the Air Zoo until after 12:00. It’s
a truly unique and remarkable place!
Thanks
again,
Tom and Cathleen Zalnadnik
All American Girls
Professional Baseball League
Thank you very much for your
help with organizing the 2004 AAGPBL Reunion. It was a pleasure
working with you and we appreciate the support you, and
your staff, gave to our event.
The AAGPBL is a non-profit organization.
We heard many positive comments from
our out-of-town guests regarding the charm of Kalamazoo! Thanks again for
your attention to our event.
Sincerely,
The 2004 Reunion Committee
Your thoughtfulness
means so very much
Thank you so much for the invitation
and all of the hard work all of you did for
the Reunion Fam for Military
Planners. You did a great job, and we had
a very good time.
Thanks,
Wayne and Juanita Mueller
Big League Softball World Series
“The people of Kalamazoo go out of their
way to welcome the Softball World Series with their small town
charm and big city facilities. Each year families from around
the Kalamazoo area open their hearts and homes to the players. ”
Bud Vanderberg, Director
Big League Softball World Series
International Congress on Medieval Studies
“Kalamazoo is a haven for academics
in this field. The community’s support for higher education,
coupled with Kalamazoo’s central location in the United
States and affordable accommodations, make the International Congress
on Medieval Studies a success.”
Paul Szarmach, Director
Medieval Institute at Western Michigan University
Eaton Corporation
“We had a wonderful meeting in Kalamazoo,
and the people at the hotel went out of their way to meet our
needs and help make our event a smashing success.”
Bryan Beers, Marketing Communications Administrator
Eaton Corporation, Truck Components
Street Rod Nationals North
“Kalamazoo felt like home. It provides
a central location in the Midwest and pulls attendees from both
Chicago and Detroit. The people of Kalamazoo have embraced the
event and the area provides excellent accommodations and restaurants. ”
Jerry Kennedy, Event Director
National Street Rod Association
United States Tennis Association Boys’ Super
National Championships
“Our tournament’s success is fueled
by local volunteers. Kalamazoo is a community that is rooted in
the spirit of volunteerism. Parents and players come back year
after year. Kalamazoo is a fun, friendly, affordable place with
a wonderful climate. ”
Timon Corwin, Director
United States Tennis Association
Boys ’ Super National Championship
Conservative Grace Brethren Churches International
“I am so glad to be president this year because the CVB and the Radisson are so wonderful to work with. I am voting to come back to Kalamazoo because you are one of the best CVB's that I have ever worked with and that means more to me than the location. ”
Pastor Harmon, President
Conservative Grace Brethren Churches International
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