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From: Ernie Manouse

Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2016 11:53 PM

To: William W. Stubbs

Cc: Jim Benton of Houston

Subject: Re: Downton Abbey Party

Dear Jim & Bill – What can I say – you are both amazing – What a fabulous way you bring the Manor of Speaking experience to a close… An Amazing “Thank You”Party, with Amazing food! Honestly, I can not imagine that the crew of this show has ever been to such an elegant and fabulous event – and it shows just how much each and everyone of them was appreciated… Sure we could have all gone out to KATZ or Buffalo WildWings and had a late night time meal together – but it would not have stood out, it would not have been unique, and it would not have shown the appreciation and love the audience has show for the run of this show – you two made it possible to express these sentiments and let these folks know it – for that I can never thank you enough…

Bill – I know you never expected to have to throw such a big party when you offered and for that I feel horrible – but couldn’t see this celebration without the folks who truly made the show happen – and you, always the class act, rising to the challenge… You are a true superstar… Your beautiful grace, style, warmth and -why even your amazing home – all came together to make an unforgettable experience for all!

And Jim – as I have already said – the food was just perfect – in theme and in flavor and taste – not to mention presentation… And to gift it to us – unbelievable – I only wish you could have been with us to not just enjoy the evening, but to see the appreciation on the faces of all who attended! I am indebted to you both – thank you, thank you, thank you – not only did you show your love and support for me – but gave me the opportunity to share that with the full cast and crew… You need only ask of me – and I am yours to help in any way I can in the future!

Thank you again from everyone at “Manor of Speaking”… And a very special thank you from me!

All My Best, E.

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Dear Elizabeth, 

I wanted to say thank you for this weekend! It was a huge success, and Ariel
and Don were amazing. Everyone loved the food, and we couldn't have been
happier with how it all turned out. Please pass along our thanks to whoever
need be, and do let me know if there are any outstanding items for this. 

All best, 

Lauren

Lauren Moore
Operations Assistant 
Houston Symphony
615 Louisiana Street, Suite 102, Houston, TX 77002



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Thank you and final FUPWG Reconciliation Hi Ana, Bobbie and Chris, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for all your hard work in planning the 2015 Fall FUPWGSeminar. You will be receiving a more formal thank you from FEMP butI wanted to let you know what a pleasure it was working with the three of you. The meeting received rave reviews from the attendees all a result of your hard work and amazing attention to detail. We ended up with 178 attendees which is wonderful! I am just finishing up the final registration reconciliation and will be sendingyou the report this week. Everything has been entered into Event Brite and I have three checks comingto Ana by mail. Hope you have had a chance to relax and recover from yourbusy week. We’ll look forward to hopefullyseeing Ana at future FUPWG meetings. Thank you again for your wonderful hospitality and please extend our thanks to the great CenterPoint and catering staff members who helped make the meeting a great success. The food and service was terrific. A special thank you to Brad and Nancy as well! Susan H. Courtney Allegheny Science and Technology FEMP Utility Program <http://energy.gov/eere/femp/utility-energy-service-contracts-federal-agencies> / FUPWG <http://energy.gov/eere/femp/federal-utility-partnership-working-group> 703-832-2456  



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Jim (and team),

Thank you for such an amazing event last Saturday. Everything was absolutely perfect.  I never worry when y’all are there.  I can’t wait until December to see who will be playing so we can decide on a theme!  Please give Deborah and Ollie a huge hug for me!  I told them we can’t do December without them!

Love to you all,

Courtney

Whitney Bank

“I wanted to commend you and your staff on a job well done at today’s Integration luncheon with our Corporate Officers. Your team did an outstanding job.
I received several comments from the Executive Vice Presidents and Sr. Directors who attended the luncheon, and enjoyed the food. Your team showed the upmost professionalism, while displaying character and personality to our attendees.
The presentation of the food was exemplary… I was really impressed with Chris’s performance in particular. When she noticed the line began to crowd, she immediately jumped in and begin serving to keep the line moving.
Charllie and Vivian were both outstanding team players as well; they kept an eye on the buffet to make sure the food was plentiful, and refreshed; they even went as far as to remove the plates off the tables when the attendees were finished eating. Superb service indeed.
My boss was really pleased, she said everything was awesome, and simply amazing! You made her and I both look good in front of her peers, and the corporate officers who were in attendance.
Big Kudos to you and your staff!!! You are truly the real thing! I look forward to working with you in the near future.”

-Regards,
Courtley

“As a board member of Houston PetSet, I want to thank you for catering the event at Tootsies last week!! The food and service were FABULOUS! It was so generous of our company to provide your resources and talents to the Soiree Kick-Off Party, which was a great event for us!! Lots of dollars and awareness were raised fo the animals and your contribution to the evening did not go unnoticed. I hope that we can use you again in the future; if not for Houston Pet-set, maybe another cause/event. Thank you, again.”

-For the Animals,
Tena Lundquist Faust

“I just wanted to let you know that everyone was very pleased with the food and service at the open house.  I have received high praise for pulling it all together – but I had to admit, all I did was make one phone call.  Thanks for making me look good!”

-Jennifer Mosher
T H Hill Associates, Inc.

-Kim Jagger Hines

“CenterPoint Energy Services had our lunch catered by Jim Benton of Houston today.  We had the Mediterranean chicken with vegetables and carrot cake.  This meal was delicious, and the salad with the creamy raspberry vinaigrette dressing was outstanding.  Thank you so much for the wonderful meal.  I will certainly pass on my recommendations for Jim Benton’s delicious food and the great service.”

-Janice Walker
CenterPoint Energy Services, Inc.

-Anne Donnelly
SPT MTS

“I thank you again for Saturday.  Everything was wonderful.  I thought the food was delicious and the presentation was lovely as well.  You did a great job with the menu.  I can’t tell you how many people came up to me that night to tell me how great the food was – everyone loved it!  The bride-to-be, her mom and all of the hosts (the moms) were all very pleased as well, and it’s not easy to please a large group of moms.  And, your team was amazing.  They were all very nice and were so accommodating.  Job well done!!
Anyway, thank you again for all of your hard work.  I really, really appreciate it!  I hope to work with you again soon.”

-Morgan Todd
Alley Theatre

“Everyone was totally blown away by the transformation of the room into a warm and hip lounge area. Then, there was the food! We had alot of lingerers after the program, which tells me how comfortable and engaged everyone was. I really appreciate your hard work on behalf of United Way!”

-Amy Sonnenberg, J.D.
United Way of Houston

“Thank you so much for all your help to ensure that the catering for our VIP reception was so wonderful! The food was excellent, the presentation was beautiful, and the staff was personable and professional! We appreciate everything you did to ensure that our event was hanled with care and professionalism!”

-Jean McMillan, Executive Director
Palmer Drug Abuse Program

“Thank you for the wonderful work Jim Benton of Houston did for The Beach Boys concert. It was an extremely hectic day, and I cannot possibly tell you what a relief it was to know that all of the catering was well taken care of! The catering for The Beach Boys is about as crazy and complicated as it gets, and if you made it through that, I am confident that Jim Benton of Houston can take care of any artist that comes to the Houston Symphony! I was so impressed, that I hope to work with Jim Benton of Houston as often as I can.”

-Rebecca Zabinski
Houston Symphony