Please scroll down to view just a sample of the many unsolicited testimonials I have received from directors, committee members, guests, national and local celebrities and more. Unless noted, none are over one year old.

Superb job! Really a superb job!
Guest, Greenleaf Family Center

You were awesome! You were awesome!
Tim B., Associate Director of Domestic Violence Center of Greater Cleveland

Bob,
 
Thank you once again so much for your efforts to make COSI's Imagination Celebration 2010: A World of Possibilities such a success.  The live auction was truly spectacular this year, and I am so thrilled to report that it raised more for COSI in 2010 than ever before.  Your energy and enthusiasm is contagious, and the crowd was so engaged the entire time.  Everyone here at COSI looks forward to having you back again for next year's Imagination Celebration on Saturday, March 12, 2011, so let me thank you for saving the date!...

Thank you again for helping to make the Imagination Celebration 2010 a great success....
Christine Z., Development Coordinator, COSI

Hi Bob-

Thank you for all the kind words about our event.  It was such a success that we want to make sure that you save the date for us for next year –
Karen B., Alzheimer's Association, Cleveland

Dear Bob,

Many, many thanks for the wonderful job did you at our auction last week.  I'm still overwhelmed by the $38,000 in pledges we received, and so much of it was due to your obvious passion for the Alzheimer's Association mission.  You're the best!
Nancy U., Alzheimer's Association, Cleveland  

Thanks, Bob.
 
You did a marvelous job -- as always.
 
You were new to a lot of the crowd, and we received many compliments on our choice of a most entertaining auctioneer. It was good that the Rotary District Governor got to see you for the first time as well.  (There are some 60+ other clubs in the district.)

 
...If you ever need a reference, I would be pleased to provide one.
Excerpt of email from George S., President - Hudson Rotary

You were magnificent!
Christopher Wilkins, Maestro, Akron Symphony

I don't think we should ever do one of these without you.
Jason S., Akron Symphony

Hello Bob,
 
Rhonda asked that I reach out to you to invite you back as our auctioneer for the 2011 COSI Imagination Celebration Gala...We were so thrilled to have you at the Gala this year, and the auction was so exciting and so successful.  I personally really enjoyed working with you, and would love to see you back again in 2011 to help COSI create another fantastic event for our donors and the community!
Christy Z., COSI Center of Science and Industry - Columbus

Thank you for joining us as our auctioneer at COSI's Imagination Celebration: A World of Possibilities! I want to express my appreciation for your support of COSI over the past few years. Your energy and enthusiasm helped set the tone for a dynamic event and an incredible auction!
David C., COSI Center of Science and Industry - Columbus

We want you back!
Laura L., The Agnon School

We go to a lot of auctions and you are just fantastic. You make my job easy and keep the audience energized.
Volunteer, COSI Columbus

Hi Bob. You come highly recommended to us from Beaumont and Lake Catholic! Hope you can help us out - this is a first time event for us!
Sr. Susan, Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland

You did an awesome job tonight. Thank You!
Guest, American Heart Association - Akron, 2010 Heart Ball

Just wanted you to know that we saw you at Project Ed Bear and you do a terrific job!
Guest, American Heart Association - Akron, 2010 Heart Ball

Hi! I just wanted to send you a HUGE THANK YOU for doing such a fabulous job at The March of Dimes Auction in Lake County. Obviously because of my story you heard, it just touches my heart when people are involved! Thank you again!
Kelly and Lukas, March of Dimes Signature Chefs Event

We heard so many good things about you, we don't want to do the event without you!
Cathy F., Hudson Rotary

Thank you for EVERYTHING! You are the BEST and we are very lucky to have you on our team... We appreciate you more than you will ever know.
Susan S., Co-Founder, Project Ed Bear

We enjoy watching you every year. You're a great auctioneer!
Guest, Project Ed Bear

Congratulations! You are the finest I've ever seen. From the moment you got on stage to the last item, your energy stayed the same! Thank You!
Guest, Project Ed Bear

Hi Bob! I just wanted to thank you once again for all your hard work for all the chefs events! It is always a pleasure working with you. We are looking forward to next year! I just gave a glowing recommendation about you... I hope she calls you!
Jen L., Senior Community Director, March of Dimes

Bob, we thank you so much for making our auctions so successful!  You did a terrific job for us- everyone really enjoyed your presentation.
Deborah O., Dir. of Development and Marketing, Achievement Centers for Children

I gotta tell you! You are so talented! Thank You!
Guest, Lake Health Foundation

Everyone without exception commented on you and the energy level you brought to the event which was just over the top. We won't do this event again without you.
Tony D., Rising Star Learning Center

I can’t thank you enough for participating in this year’s event.  The Live Auction was extremely entertaining and enjoyed by all.  The Summer Life Skills Camp was a huge success thanks to the funds raised in the Live Auction, your auctioneering skills and the generosity of our supporters.  You were an asset to our event and we would be honored to have you participate again this year.
Dianne D., Medina Creative Housing

Everybody is just raving about you. Thank you so much for making it so great.
Paula H., Director of Development - Flat Rock Homes

I can't tell you how many people said to me yesterday "He's wonderful! Where did you ever find him?" You just did an outstanding job.
Nancy H., President of Flat Rock Homes

We were so pleased with the auction results...You were a pleasure to work with, and I hope we’ll have an opportunity to do it again next year!
Jill R., Executive Director - Towards Employment 

I've never been to a live auction before. I thought it was going to be one of those stuffy events you see on TV. When I saw you start I knew it was going to be lots of fun!
Guest, Towards Employmentt  

Again, thank you so very much for the great job that you do....they love you...
Joyce L.,  Promotions/Marketing Director WAKR/WONE/WQMX

Hi Bob,
I just wanted to say thank you for your help at the Flavors of Northeast Ohio event. We had a ton of fun, and the auctions did great!
Rachael Stentz-Baugher, SB Consulting, LLC

Bob-
Many thanks for being so "present" to the BHGH mssion and events.
You alone have made such a difference to our organization.
Ann A., Boys Hope Girls Hope

We'd like to secure your time for our evening auction... I discussed with our board your comments regarding that day - that you have another event earlier and may have some tired sounds due to the long day. We all agree that your talents are worth the risk!
Sue L., WEAGT

Bob, our committee and trustees are thrilled you'll be with us...
Mary F., Weathervane Playhouse

Thank you again for your services at the event. We really appreciated
having you there- everyone said you and Chuck [Galetti] were a dynamic duo.

I hope to work with you again for future events.
Jennifer R., Cleveland Furniture Bank

You really make a difference!
Guest, Maple Leaf Community Residences

You are so talented. Very Good!
Guest, Maple Leaf Community Residences

I've seen you for over a decade. You do a great job!
Guest, Urban Community School

Out of all the auctions I've been to, you are the best.
Guest, Cuyahoga National Parks Association

I wouldn't even think about having an auction without you!
Deb P., Executive Director - Orange Art Center

You have a gift! You have a gift!
Guest, North Coast Health Ministry

...Ed strongly suggested you as the ideal auctioneer for CFB's inaugural fundraiser, if you are available. He recently attended the Lawrence School Fundraiser in April 2009 and mentioned that you did an exceptional job of getting the crowd engaged at the event...
Jennifer R., Cleveland Furniture Bank

I would like to check your interest and availability to be our auctioneer again this year at the WEAGT Auction... Our group was extremely happy with your talents and energy last year, and we hope you are available and want to do our event again.
Sue L.,  Willoughby-Eastlake Association for the Gifted and Talented 

We are so excited you are partnering with us on our Raise-A-Roof Benefit.
Joan V., Maple Leaf Community Residence

Last year, our auction was a great success...thanks to you! We would like to book your services for our 2009 event.
Beth L., Berea Children's Home & Family Services

Would like to do whatever we need to do to put a "hold" on your services for our 2010 gala since we could not utilize your services this year and there is no one else we would want to do our auction! Thanks so much.
Deb S., Robinson Memorial Hospital Foundation

You are amazing!
Jody, Stewart's Caring Place

Thank you so much. It was awesome! Everyone said you're worth your weight in gold. It was great. I can't thank you enough!
Bernadette B., Womankind

You Rock! You really Rock!
Ann A., Boys Hope Girls Hope

In fact, they actually cancelled and changed their originally confirmed, booked date and location because Bob wasn’t available!

On September 27th, 2008 Bob raised $127,850 in the live auction and fund-a-need program for Urban Community School!

Now that’s a testimonial!

Written and verbal testimonials received throughout my career from local and national celebrities, as well as writers covering special events:

Everyone is raving about you!
Jen Toohey, Q104

"I turned to Cheney and said this guy can float a battleship on a raindrop!"
Retired Wyoming State Senator Alan Simpson to Former Vice President Dick Cheney about Bob's talents.

"I had heard so many great things about you, and they were true!
Jan Jones, Cleveland TV and Radio Legend

"You are impressively skilled as an auctioneer, a great entertainer and possessed of inspirational energy! I know how grateful everyone at Lawrence is for the enthusiasm you bring to your work, and it's my privilege to work with you anytime. Have a great summer yourself, and see you again soon."
Excerpt of email from: Lee Jordan, WEWS NewsChannel 5

"Every time I see you at a benefit auction, I let them know they’ve hired the best auctioneer in town! It’s true!"
Kathryn Riddle, Writer - covering special events

"Bob Hale is a master auctioneer"
Posted on Q104.com by: Rebecca Wilde, Q104 Wilde & Fee show

"Your lively style and auctioneering skills made the Legacy of Hope reception a whole lot of fun. Thanks so much for being such a big part of this successful evening for MDDO. Hopefully it will grow to become a big part of the success of this effort to promote community service."
Thank You letter received from Hope Taft, former First Lady of Ohio

"I go to so many events every year and you really are the best auctioneer in Cleveland."
Monica Robins, WKYC Channel 3 News

"You did a great job, again. Thank you very much!"
Al Roker, NBC's Today Show Weatherman

"You were fabulous!"
Barbara Adams, legendary celebrity morning show DJ with WKDD, Akron

"You are the best! You are the best!"
Larry Morrow, legendary Cleveland DJ / Personality

"Thank you so much. You were great! That was fun! You really have a God given gift."
Joy Swinea, multi-platinum songwriter - Nashville, TN

"I want you to know that because of our business, we go to a lot of benefits throughout the year. We see a lot of Auctioneers, and you really, really are the best! And I wouldn't say that unless it were true."
Art Thomas, Writer -covering special events

The following is a non-recent testimonial. I keep this one on my site because it was the very first time I really felt that I made a difference in the world. I hope my testimonials have given you an idea of what my services can do for you and your organization.

I am writing this letter to express my gratitude and my profuse thanks to Bob Hale and Benefit Auction Services...

I really needed some guidance from someone who I could trust and would work with me long distance. I found Benefit Auction Services in the Yellow Pages. When I spoke to Bob Hale I was immediately impressed by his professional and compassionate tone. Without any concern as to whether or not he would even get the business, he took over 30 minutes just to explain to me several options that I had... I knew right away I found the right person.

... he explained everything to me in great detail... I could not be more satisfied with him, and with Benefit Auction Services.

I am so glad there was Bob Hale to help me... I highly recommend Benefit Auction Services... As a health care professional, I appreciate the thoroughness and dedication Bob applies to the task at hand. As a person, I am grateful for his kindness and his sincerity... I am thankful Bob was there to help me.

Sincerely,


A.S., Pittsburgh
(Long letter from client, condensed by BAS)