"I just want you to know how much it means to all of us to have you and your expertise on the team to turn back this challenge to tribal rights by the pipeline industry."
David Lester, Executive Director, Council of Energy Resource Tribes
"I want to thank you for the enormous work and dedication that you put into making possible yesterday's final moment of the Assembly vote. In a matter of less than a minute, the months of your hard work, strategy and planning came to fruition. I know it was not easy going and that there were many moments of frustration. But you came together as a team and fought for Morongo's best interests. When we faced difficult and complex situations, you provided good analysis and gave honest advice. The courage and commitment to launch this effort was rewarded yesterday. Now we can plan for our future and be assured that we can provide for our children and grand children. For this, we are deeply grateful to you."
Morongo Band of Mission Indians Tribal Chairman Robert Martin
"Waltona, it was a wonderful event. We got so many comments about the décor and overall atmosphere. Thanks for all the help, under trying conditions. You're a trooper. We really appreciate it. You guys are terrific."
Ernest Siva, Tribal Cultural Historian and Founder, Dorothy Ramon Learning Center
"Just wanted to congratulate all of you on the successful hearing this past Thursday. In my two plus decades in the public sector, I have never seen such a smooth hearing on such a major project. Obviously, the extensive preparation paid off. And thanks for all your assistance at the 11th hour. You really ensured that the presentation was effective. Kudos to all."
Allen Parker, Chief Administrative Officer, Morongo Band of Mission Indians
"Thanks to your support the first Women's Forum was a terrific success. We had more than 200 attendees and we were able to raise more than $30,000 in sponsorships. Special plaudits to you for organizing and handling this event for us. You are the absolute best. We have received many positives comments about the forum."
Helen Doherty, Chairwoman, Native American Caucus, California Democratic Party
"You met every marketing objective we had for the grand opening of the Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa. No easy task. We know you dedicated 18 months of your life to make our dream of a major, $250 million resort opening a reality. You recruited an outstanding team to handle the multiple demands of media relations, event production, branding and integration with our advertising and marketing goals. The grand opening delivered positive exposure to all the targeted audiences and gave the resort national visibility. The response from the public was tremendous – the casino has generated record-breaking profits, the hotel daily is at near occupancy. Of course, we look forward to what your wonderful imagination will do next."
Morongo Band of Mission Indians Tribal Chairman Maurice Lyons
"The VIP grand opening party was phenomenal. We absolutely loved the show and the whole night was magical! Kudos!"
Dawn Maree, Morongo Casino Resort & Spa
"It goes right back to all of you at Manion and Associates. You all put in countless hours of blood sweat and more than a few tears I am sure. Thank you all for making it such a success."
Michael Potts, Director of Sales, Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa
"I am pleased to recommend WMA for any form of public relations you may be considering. I have worked closely with Waltona Manion and directly with her staff. I can assure you a high level of competence in account management and an imaginative creative capability."
Mimi Geddes, Public Relations Director, Grubb & Ellis, California
"You and your staff have done an admirable job of communicating the Cortez Hill (real estate project)...It is our pleasure working with you."
Rand Thomas, Vice President, Burson-Marsteller, Denver
"Just a short note to let you know how very pleased we were with Monday's press conference and groundbreaking ceremony. Everything went off just like clockwork. You're to be commended for a great job! It's been a pleasure working with you."
Vicki L. Schraner, Vice President, Torrey Enterprises
"Just a note to thank you personally for the outstanding job you have done on the Century 21 pilot program. It would not have been the success it was without your efforts. I know I speak for the entire Century 21 Brokers Council in thanking you and your staff for their splendid support."
Richard Knoth, Knoth & Meads Company
"Thank you very much for the outstanding effort for the full page ad in the Engineers' Week special section...(we) have had favorable comment from the home office. They are interested in reproducing the ad and displaying it in the lobby of their new building. Can't beat that, can you? I see heightened awareness on the part of our parent company on what high quality advertising can convey."
Hugh Carter, President, Carter Engineers
"We have come to appreciate how each element of our communication program has been interwoven into a methodical, comprehensive plan for our success. You have provided us with service that has been exceptional on several counts. The service has been personal, thorough, sensitive and innovative...placing stories for us that have consistently brought widespread readership. We have the highest regard for Waltona and her staff and would recommend them unhesitatingly to others seeking public relations counsel."
Lewis Dominy, AIA, Partner, Deems, Lewis & Partners
"The firm's efforts are always well researched and carefully planned. They have been creative in finding multiple applications for a single idea. There is no lack of initiative and they don't hesitate to bring us new public relations opportunities. I am writing this to recommend the firm as an agency that would create an original, results oriented campaign..."
Ward Deems, FAIA, President, Deems, Lewis & Partners
"The selection of WMA was made only after extensive interviews with other public relations consultants and agencies. The plan was developed with a professional skills and enthusiasm seldom witnessed in our day-to-day business dealings. The plan included development of a new brochure, specific publicity assignments, special events and corporate public relations work. The agency was put in full charge of several special events..and their imaginative approach has brought us many accolades. WMA also has a supreme knowledge and familiarity with representatives of the media."
Harold Kvass, President, Kvass Construction
"WMA was selected after extensive interviews and test assignments by several agencies. Our decision was based upon their aggressiveness, their demonstrated ability to relate to our staff, their awareness of our firm's image and their ability to the job done with and by the media. Their account team has demonstrated thorough planning, excellent follow-through and flexibility in meeting a wide range of marketing needs."
Edward Perry, Vice President, Marketing, Trepte Construction
"We received rave reviews and positive media coverage on the program...and our communications director requested we include words of appreciation to you for the professional guidance and expert enthusiasm you contributed to the kickoff..."
Frank Radford, president, American Heart Association, San Diego
"I found Waltona to be bright, efficient and creative. She has demonstrated a capability to use her resources to substantially increase our visibility in the community. The results have been reflected in the increased public support to the Red Cross."
James. A. West, CPA, Chairman, American Red Cross
"Please accept our gratitude for the outstanding publicity and public service projects you fulfilled for our Centennial Celebration. Many exuberant compliments were paid to you during our discussion."
The Reverend Dr. Barbara Graves, Central Christian Church
"Thank you so very much for inviting us to the fabulous, extraordinary celebration last evening. My expectations were totally blown away!! It was better than I could have ever imagined. It was truly, truly beautiful, inspiring and wonderful. Congratulations and thank you for such a truly, memorable evening! I'll never forget it as long as I live!"
Pamela A. Anderson, Executive Director, Riverside County Chapter, American Red Cross
"Congratulations on all of the opening events for the new Morongo Resort and Casino. They were very well-received and were very special occasions."
Gary Curto, Vice President, Development, San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
"Thanks so much for your leadership on the (fundraiser) for the YWCA Battered Women's Shelter. I was so impressed with your understanding of the issue and how you used your enthusiasm to get other motivated. The event looked fabulous and the entire event went very smoothly and was well organized. The PR was outstanding; we are still receiving calls. It has been a privilege working with you."
Gretchen Alspach, Special Projects Coordinator, YWCA
"We were most pleased with the thoughtful, professional assistance you and your staff were able to provide. It was clear you had a superb working relationship with the press that accrued to our benefit."
Scott Marks, Senior Vice President, American Express
"Thanks very much for the superb work your firm did on our international project. The investment fund brochure speaks for itself as a product of the effort. Given the tight production budget, the results are all the more impressive."
Richard Davis, Vice President, California First Bank
"Just a note to thank you for the fine job you and your staff did on my behalf. The public relations package you prepared was just the ticket."
Kay Crawford, Vice President, Investments, Dean Witter Reynolds
"I want to acknowledge the work your agency did for the Imperial Savings & Loan/U.S. Life merger. I was impressed with the ability of your staff to take on an assignment with tight deadlines and deliver a well-organized, concise and resourceful public relations program. The public relations plan for the merger demonstrated your capabilities in creative problem-solving and strategic planning. We were very pleased with how quickly your staff was able to interface with our advertising agency's account team and work effectively with them."
Robert M. Stuart, Vice President/Director of Marketing, Imperial Savings
"I wish to take a moment to express my personal thanks for your hard work and outstanding management of the publicity for the Old Globe Benefit. Such a bold and daring undertaking would have been so completely successful without the intelligent and professional public relations which preceded the event. You are to be congratulated for the effective, skillful and stylish handling which led to making the benefit the smashing success that it was."
Craig Noel, Producing Director, Old Globe Theater
"It is difficult to find the right words expressing how much I appreciate the excellent job done by you. Your expertise and the professional manner in which you handled the publicity were greatly appreciated. Even though I was not experienced in handling an event or publicity of this magnitude, I do know when a job has been well done."
Joanne Kerr, San Diego Civic Light Opera Association
"On behalf of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association, I want to thank you for the outstanding work you and your staff successfully completed for the Symphony. Your thorough planning and communication did not go unnoticed."
Paul I. Stevens, President, San Diego Symphony Orchestra
"I want to thank you and your staff for your super support, cooperation and writing skills during our big media blitz on behalf of the convention center."
Shirley Hulett, National Public Relations Manager, San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau
"I just wanted to thank you both again for all of your help in planning and executing our weekend events at Desert Orchid. What a smash! I know how much effort went into making sure that we got some great attendee numbers...and we couldn't have been happier with the outcome. I know that we will be seeing the positive results from the guest outreach that we did for quite some time to come. Your ideas and advice were invaluable! Thank you!"
Amanda P. Wurzbach, Director of Marketing, Restaurant Group, Levy Restaurants
"Thank you so much for letting myself and other CBS employees into the event at the Resort last night. It was truly the best event I have been a part of..."
Todd Karlen, CBS TV 2, Palm Springs
"Congratulations! Your selection as a star award winner in the Women In Communications award program was just another sign of your obvious talent."
Ted Owen, Vice President Communications, San Diego Chamber of Commerce
"Just a word to thank you for your outstanding appearance before my public relations class. You had all 250 students in the palm of your hand. It isn't often I get the favorable unsolicited feedback about a guest lecture that I received after your talk."
Jack Haberstroh, Associate Professor, Journalism Department, San Diego State University
"Belatedly I wanted to tell you what a smash you were at my class. You showed them and told them things they could have gotten from no other sources. Your presentation was flawless and I have been hearing rave notices all week."
Frederick C. Whitney, Chairman, Journalism Department, San Diego State University
"The word 'thanks' rings pale in trying to express how I feel about the tremendous job you did in promoting our symposium. The response was above and beyond our expectations. This no doubt was a direct reflection of your multi-media approach, your persistence and your hard work. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive..."
Phyllis Cooper, San Diego Community College District
"It was a pleasure to work with you and I heard nothing but great things with regard to the event. So, on behalf of all of us here congratulations on such a successful evening!"
Heather McCue, Office of State Senator Jim Battin
"You Are Absolutely Amazing! Thank you so much for your wonderful collaboration, great guidance and beautiful inspiration. I enjoyed so very much working with you."
Sylvia Haas, Bounce Event Marketing
"It was a pleasure working with you and you did a splendid job. I hope to work with you in the future."
Marilyn Lobb, West Coast Promotion Manager, The Wool Bureau, Inc.
"My trip to the Morongo was simply outstanding! I was very impressed. I have been to these types of trips/events before and you can expect to get lost in the shuffle. However, on this trip, I never felt lost. You all came together to create a wonderful and very successful event. We look forward to featuring the Morongo in our next issue."
Jeff Chase, Editor-In-Chief, 21 Magazine
"Ms. Manion has a quick creative mind, a knack for problem-solving, a zest for hard work, an indomitable and intrepid personality, excellent persuasive skills and a flair for executive responsibilities. In the city rooms and newsrooms, Waltona is both respected and esteemed."
James C. Frampton, Vice President, Grant/Shaner Inc.
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