Quotes & Testimonials
(A collection of comments from subscribers and clients.
Yours are also welcome, so please send! )
Thanks for forwarding . . . I've received 7 resumes and 5 of
them came from women! Fantastic results. I really
appreciate all your help and the great work you're doing for the
community.
Best, Harry Turner, New Leaf Board of Directors
Hi Betty,
Remarkable life you have had. Bravo! Cheers! Applause, applause, applause!
Take care,
Mike
Hi, thanks for your speedy reply! . . . after having read this article. I noticed
that one of your aims is to educate . . . we have a great time getting
your news up here in the boonies, and forward stuff from you to our friends
whenever we think they might enjoy it.
Best-
Kristen
Fabulous Profile!!!!!! You remain my heroine! Thank you for helping me
become part of such a vibrant lesbian community. You make all the
difference in the world.
Much love
Naomi Epel
Hi Betty:
Thanks for your email. I just wanted to tell you that I saw the
newspaper story about you in the Chron and I'm glad your email list
is doing so well. I live outside the SF Bay Area now . . . I
don't remember how I got connected to your list, but it's been about a
year now that I've been receiving it.
Sincerely,
Victoria
Betty,
Congratulations on 1000! I'm not sure how I ended up on your list
but I love it! I've been getting your emails for two or three
years. And the article about you in the paper recently was very
interesting. Keep up the good work!
Regards,
John
Betty.
Thanks for all you do for the community and hope to see you at Mecca soon!
Lorna
Aloha . . .
Please change my email address . . . new address . . .
Thanks for your comprehensive services . . . keeps me in touch with the bay area.
Giovanna
Thank you and I LOVE THE LIST INFORMATION!
-Y
Betty,
Do you ever wonder if people read all your postings? I don't! You have
no idea how many times today at the GSA parade someone told me they got
their info from the list- or friends who did and copied it to many,
many more!
You are amazing, Betty! The reach of your creativity and inspiration is
wider than you probably imagine squinting at those receipts! Thanks for
posting the GSA announcement on Monday. Definitely did the trick! It
was a fabulous, joyful, courage full day! Appreciate all the support
that helped it happen!
- Brad Colby
Thanks again for all you do, after all, you are THE woman that can make things HAPPEN !! Surfer Girl
Hi Betty!
Great job with being instrumental in the Gay and Lesbian community. Please add me in your mailing list for future events.
Regards.
Rita
"I've been quite fond of your list for a while. The list keeps me
almost totally up to date on LGBT events in the area. Every city
should have one."
Joe Cooper
Producer - Queer Channel Radio
Dear Betty,
What a fine fest last night was. It seemed the "Tout San
Francisco" was there. Wish we had had a little more chance to
converse.
- Nancy
Betty,
The work that you are doing keeping all of us informed is Fabulous! We Forward ever . . .
Mwamba Blakwomyn
Blak and Brown Productions
Dear Betty, you provide a great service to the community. Can you
put me back on the list at my new address? I unsubscribed from my
work computer and would like to receive this at home now.
Thank you,
Monique
I wish you the best of birthdays. You deserve the very finest. You are
so caring. I appreciate your being my gay friend. Happy birthday and
Happy year.
Affection,
Carolene
Dear Betty,
Best wishes for a happy birthday and a year filled with dreams that come true.
I'm not able to join you at Mecca, but do want to tell you how glad
I am that you are in our community and to thank you for your work.
Happy Birthday,
Marie
Hi, Betty,
Thanks for your response. Although I don't think we have met, I'm glad to
be connected to my community through your efforts. Bravo!
Diana
Thanks for all that you do through Betty's List.
Sincerely,
Jessica Flintoft
Voices Lesbian Choral Ensemble
Wow !! . . . I just heard part of your program being aired on KALW, and
from that, have subscribed to your list . . . I'm Lez, and
recently retired from a 30 year career in public safety communications
. . . My partner and I have been together almost 20 years . . . With
retirement is the opportunity to get out and socialize more and build
community . . .
Look what we would have missed if it weren't for local public media !!..
Regards . . .
- Andrea
Aloha from Maui!
Hi there Bettyslist monitor! . . . I am a board member of
the local GLBT group here in Maui called Both Sides Now. . . .
thanks for all you do. I still have a place in SF, so I do attend your
Thursday night Mecca events as well as any special things you advise
about. Please, keep up the good work.
Best regards and warm aloha,
Eileen McKee
Secretary
Both Sides Now
Hi Betty,
I just read your Blog for the second time and I must say that I am
enjoying it immensely . . . you are a very good writer. I also went to
Boing, Boing for the first time and found that interesting as well . .
.
thanks for the reference to that web site. I'm hoping you will write
about Brokeback Mountain when you you see it. I found that film
profoundly powerful. I suspect it might be the Guess Whose Coming to
Dinner for the 21st century. All the best for 2006!
Best Regards,
Gilda
To Betty,
Just a quick note to let you know that I met your friend Julie in
Bellingham, WA over brunch during the New Year's weekend. She
thought
it was a kick that I am from Calgary, Alberta, Canada and I
receive
Betty's list and have attended some of the events you have
listed. I
regularly pass on your list to friends who work in the airline
industry. We have opportunities to fly to SF to join you all. I will
let
Julia know that next time some of us are going to be coming down
for
one event or the other.
Thanks for your event info!
Carolyn
Here is my new e-mail address and my old one to delete. Just to help update
your records. I love getting your information!
Thanks,
Lynnette
Hi Betty - We are coming to this event!!
My partner I have the VIP tickets so we will be at the after concert reception.
I hope you will be as well, and I get to introduce myself. Thank you for all that you do.
Linda
Hi Betty,
I have to say I am truly impressed with your response and your effort to help!
I was recently looking at your website and was amazed at the time it must take
each day, not only to update your list, but to give such great lengthy descriptions . . .
and then, not only did you respond to my crazy email immediately, you
are sincerely trying to help me out. That is so cool! Thanks again for
your time! I will be meeting you soon.
- Alison
PS: Your list is great and much needed!
Dear Betty,
My Betty's List emails are like a once a day vitamin - keeping me energized
and ready to enjoy life! Thank you for all that you do for our community.
Love the website!
Eileen
Hey Betty,
Thanks for the email back! I have forwarded your info over to the powers
to be @ here! regarding web ads. By the way you have a great site!
All the best,
Mike
Dear Betty,
Back on the West Coast again!!! Getting your emails have in a way brought
me back!!! Missed the West Coast so very much!!!
Diana
To Whom It Concerns,
I receive and enjoy your emails. Being relatively new to the bay area,
I appreciate knowing about events and ways to meet more people.
GF
Aloha, Betty! Happy Holidays to you and yours . . . Mahalo for all you do to
keep us all "together" and entertained! Will let you know when I have a trip
to my favorite city planned. Be Well! Aloha, ahui ho - Doc' Shay
Hello, Betty!
You were so very gracious to welcome me last night at Mecca. Thank you.
Please add me to Betty's List. I don't get out as much as I used to, but I had
a great time last night. When it's appropriate, I'd like to come again.
Thanks again,
Tom Anderson
Hello Betty and thank you so much for your response! Yes, someone from
work has mentioned Silver Lake as a good place to check out. My partner and
I will be going down to LA thi weekend to look around. Appreciate the help and
will definitely tell all our family and friends about Betty's list. Happy New Year!
Veronica :-)
Betty,
I want to take a minute and thank YOU for your commitment and endless
love to our community I wish you a wonderful rest of the year with healing
and peace and love. Regards,
Natalie
You're so good at what you do . . . one of those Renaissance women . . .
I'm delighted to be back on your list
Thanks,
Marta
Thank you for your kind, thoughtful wishes of hope, joy, & gratitude, Betty.
I enjoy your posts greatly, and feel that your service to our community is
essential to a better understanding of what civilized society should be. So
glad to be allied with you in worthy causes & I'll be looking forward to our
paths crossing soon again in the world we share.
Peace & love,
Houston
Hi Betty,
It was a fun, interesting evening. Thank you for all the trouble you and Ann
went to to host such an event. I look forward to your other events.
Nancy
Hello Betty and Ann Present:
I would like to thank you so much for putting such a wonderful event
together. The Atmosphere, the food, the boat and the beautiful SF bay
view left wonderful memories. Thank you for being so committed to our
community
Blessings,
Natalie
Betty- please pass my thank you to Ann B.
By the way, a friend forwarded me the url to your latest copy and I am
quite impressed with the wealth of information and overall presentation.
Thank you so much for your excellence in communication. I look forward
to receiving my subscription.
Paul
Congratulations, and thanks, Betty, for this upcoming talk you'll be giving
tomorrow! We're so lucky to have folks like you who are willing to be out
there speaking and working on our behalf.
Anne
Betty - I went ahead an "unsubscribed" per the note at the bottom
of
your emails AFTER I sent you the note to change emails. Sorry if
that
caused you extra time. Thanks for following up. I
really appreciate your
attention to this list.
- Richard
Dear Betty,
I so enjoy being part of your list. I am frequently in California, and
so
would like to remain on your list. I am staying in Seattle right
now,
though, and am wondering if you now anyone like yourself up here
who
has finger on the pulse of so many wonderful events and networking
opportunities. Any ideas?
Thank you,
Harker
Hi, Betty -
So, now you know someone's reading your email! Actually, I know
from personal experience how card it is to keep these things going.
So, I appreciate that your task is non-trivial, and truly appreciate your
efforts in the community - for all that yu due fore alle ov us. But I'm
certainly glad you're the only won who makes mistakes. Thank you!
- Bill
Thanks! again, Betty. You do SO MUCH to make this world more connected,
and in such a good way. . . . Have a fab time @ Fife's, XO - Susan
Thank you very much for your contribtions towards the Gay community.
You do make a difference. Thanks you! - Becky
I wish you luck. I think you have a great model here-and consultant is
meant as a compliment, as you are clearly expert. We are watching you
grow from Florida, and wish we could indeed attend to learn from you.
Best,
Kathleen
Dear Betty,
Thank you so much for a really lovely women's weekend. I would be
interested in becoming more involved in your Betty's List events. Please
let me know of future events and if I can be of help to you in any way.
It was such a pleasure to meet you.
Best Regards,
Alex
Betty, I sure appreciate your e-mails, but I don't live in SF . . .. unfortunately.
Would you remove me from the list since I can never take you up on them!
Thank you and keep up the good work.
Janine
Hi Betty - I just wanted to say thank you for this list and all that
you do. I am new 'to the life', after 20+ years . . . I just wanted
you to know that although I cannot attend as many events as I
would like, living in San Jose, I really love hearing
about our
community. And knowing that there are fun, interesting, and
worthwhile events from & by the LBGT community.
Thank you again. - Linda
Thank you for your consideration and assistance giving the LGBT
community a place to share info! - Sondra Moore, Director of
Adult Programs, Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center
Betty, just a note to say thank you for doing your messages . . .
keeps me in the loop of my extended community . . . - Roma Guy
Just wanted to let you know I got something on the order of 75 responses
within 24 hours (which is a huge load for me!), so this is wonderful. The
responses are still coming in, though fortunately at a slower pace.
I understand the value of having made contact . . . - Crista
Hi Betty, I have to say I am truly impressed with your response and your
effort to help! I was recently looking at your website and was amazed at the
time it must take each day, not only to update your list, but to give such great
lengthy descriptions . . . and then, not only did you respond to my crazy email
immediately, you are sincerely trying to help me out. That is so cool! . . .
Thanks again for your time! I will be meeting you soon - Alison
PS: Your list is great and much needed!
Betty - I went ahead an "unsubscribed" per the note at the bottom of
your emails AFTER I sent you the note to change emails. Sorry if that
caused you extra time. Thanks for following up. I really appreciate
your attention to this list. - Richard
Dear Betty, I so enjoy being part of your list. I am frequently in California,
and so would like to remain on your list (note change of e-mail below). I am
staying in Seattle right now, though, and am wondering if you now anyone
like yourself up here who has finger on the pulse of so many wonderful events
and networking opportunities. Any ideas? Thank you, - Harker
Hi, Betty - So, now you know someone's reading your email! Actually, I know
from personal experience how card it is to keep these things going. So, I
appreciate that your task is non-trivial, and truly appreciate your efforts in
the community - for all that yu due fore alle ov us. But I'm certainly glad
you’re the only won who makes mistakes. Thank you! - Bill
Thanks! again, Betty. You do SO MUCH to make this world more connected,
and in such a good way. . . . Have a fab time @Fife's, XO – Susan
Thank you very much for your contributions towards the Gay community.
You do make a difference. Thanks you! - Becky
I wanted to let you know how much my partner Deborah and I appreciate
Betty's List. It keeps us much more informed about what's going on in the
community, and has been the spark for getting us into the city for some really
fun weekends. We will put the word out to our friends . . . Regards! - Ronda
Dear Betty: Thanks for all of your efforts. Your list is fantastic and we got a
wonderful response. I look forward to working with you again and again.
- Scott Walton, American Conservatory Theater
Hi, Betty, thank you for the prompt response. I love your e-mails and the web site.
I heard about it through a friend and have sent it to many of my friends. Thanks for
your hard work! - Claudia
Betty, I got a great response and the workshop filled! I am offering another one.
- Catharine Pinkas
Hello, I have been at MECCA quite a few times. I have enrolled in your mailing list
because I was going to move to San Francisco. I will not anymore. Is there a place
like MECCA in LA? I loved it! Lots of classy women! A great spot to meet new people!
Let me know! - Solange
I would like to re-subscribe to "Betty's List." I was recently unsubscribed
accidentially by a friend. I forwarded your recent notice about the upcoming
WomanSing Choir & SF Gay Men's Chorus Classics Concert to a friend who, while
trying to access the calendar, hit the unsubscribe link instead. I've been on the
list for a long time, and I'd hate to miss any of your community announcements.
Please let me know what I can do to get back on the list. - Cheryl
The response from the e-mail blasts was very positive . . . meaning we can account for 50
people who bought tickets as a result of the two blasts! - Jim Boin, Theater Rhinoceros
Betty - My partner Liz and I had the pleasure of meeting you at MECCA last
Thursday and we exchanged cards after a brief conversation . . . but as it so
often happens in our busy world, we did not have a chance to talk again.
Anyway, I did want to tell you that I looked up Betty's List (mostly out
of curiosity) and I was tremendously impressed. I read your bio and you
have done some pretty awesome things in your life. All too often
extraordinary people think they are ordinary . . . I simply wanted you to
know that I think what you have done is extraordinary and keep up the
great work!
I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate all your efforts to
draw community together. . . Your web site is user-friendly, informative
and well-designed. I love your section on businesses in the area, (ones I
wouldn't even think would be friendly . . . like the deli where I go for beer/wine
. . . by my house). . . . You are truly a foundation for the GLBT community.
Thank you. - Heather
Dear Betty, We just wanted to thank you for all your help in getting the word
out for our film, "Girl Play." We had a very successful run in San Francisco and
because of that, we are showing the movie in P-Town over Memorial Day weekend.
Your support meant so much to us and we are truly grateful!
Sincerely, Robin, Lacie, Gina, Laurren & Lee, The Girl Play Crew
Just got back from the East Coast . . . Whew! . . . Having you in my email has
kept me connected with the West Coast and brought me BACK! Thanks Again!
. . . HAPPY NEW YEAR! . . . – Diana
Hi! I am a huge Anne Lamott fan. . . . Please keep me informed on
future events, Betty, I love your site! Thank you! - Patty
Thank you for all your emails. I moved back to England to care for my 88
year-old mum after she had a stroke. You keep me in touch with a world
I miss. - MJ
Thank you for putting this on your most honored list! We are in the knowledge
that this is the event of the season and this will bring our SF LGBT community
together for a common cause. This only shows that the family of the human spirit
will rise above all boarders. Namaste! - Rick Le Blanc - OUTreach Productions
Hi, Betty, you absolutely may quote me because I really do love getting the lists!
Thanks, Ann
Hi, Betty, thanks for getting back to me. The only reason that I was going
to unsubscribe is because I'm retiring from UC Berkeley. Once I get my e-mail
set up again, I really want to subscribe to your list. I've really enjoyed being on
your list . . . so much great information. Thanks for all the great work
that you and your friends do. I'll be back on real soon. Thank you! - Avril
Thank you again. You rock! – k
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