Client Appreciation

"​I am reaching out to say thank you for the hard work and professionalism of you and your team to deliver a true hybrid annual meeting for the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. I observed first-hand the “many twists and turns” that you had to navigate during the ever-changing pandemic/Delta variant landscape. And, as I have come to expect with what you do, you pivoted as needed to ensure the best possible meeting experience for all involved."
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Ronald J. Regan, Executive Director
Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies 

"I can still feel the energy buzzing from yesterday’s event. What a wonderful success it was and that is in great part due to you! I wanted to reach out to you, on behalf of the NEARC Board of Directors, to say thank you. Thank you for all that you did to make this Spring Virtual Conference run so smoothly. We could not do it without you and the whole DMEM Crew!

Leslie, as usual, you handled whatever came your way including the platform, zoom logistics, coordination and so much more. Thank you for taking care of all of these details and the big items too and for responding to all our questions and requests.  We really seem like Virtual Conference pros at this point! That being said, here’s to hoping that was our last virtual NEARC 😊

We look forward to many more successful conferences with you! Fall 2021 here we come!" 
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Katie Grillo 
NEARC President

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"I wanted to take a moment and sincerely thank you and your amazing team for converting your business model to support virtual conferences in the COVID environment. Trying to maintain any sense of continuity and comfort through such upheaval is difficult. Having a long time trusted partner provide competent world class transitional opportunities has set us up for continued success. This event is yet another in the growing line of successful virtual conferences that are essential to the sustainability of our industry.
 
Particular to the R3 Workgroup, Kristin Dwyer has been amazing. Her professionalism and patience led to achieving an impactful meeting with and the largest attendance for an R3 Workgroup that we have ever seen." 
 
Scott Lavin, Wildlife Recreation Branch Chief
Arizona Game and Fish Department 

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"​If you are planning a conference or event, Marie is the person you want to hire! She's managed our Better Buildings by Design conference for years and just transitioned us to a virtual conference for 2021. The conference went smoothly with great attendance and high participant satisfaction. Marie made everything easy for us and ensured we met core deadlines and covered all the fine details. I cannot wait to work with her on future events. Thank you, Marie!"

Laura Capps, Emerging Technologies and Services Manager
Efficiency Vermont

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"We did it! Another successful conference! Thanks, in a huge part, to you! We, The NEARC Board, are in awe of you and your expertise, not to mention how you manage it all with a smile! Your help from the very beginning (practically a year ago) – keeping us on track, meeting deadlines, guiding the host committee – to all of the onsite work you do – registration, food, dealing with issues (wifi…ugh!) – is appreciated by all of us.

You’ve been with us for so many years, you are a part of our NEARC family. You may not understand all of our nerdy GIS speak, but you fit right in and we are so thankful you are with us."

Pam Brangan, Chair
NEARC Board of Directors

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"You and your team did an outstanding job making the Annual celebration so spectacular - through all the digging, sorting, problem-solving, and filling-in-the-blanks, you make it all come together into one very memorable Burlington weekend. Not to mention the sunshine - we knew you were good, but that's really good. Our sincerest gratitude for taking on this very special project with such enthusiasm, energy and keen attention to detail. We are lucky to have such a strong partner in the team at Delaney! Thanks Again!"
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Katherine Giacobbe & Ryan Daley
North American Breweries

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"Thanks again for such a spectacular Stowe Weekend of Hope. I can't even imagine what goes into planning such an event, but I know one thing - you make it look easy. Attention to detail is what you specialize in and don't think it goes unnoticed!

I want to personally thank your wonderful staff who did a superb job of orchestrating the smallest of details and who always had a ready smile. As a speaker, I've had the opportunity to attend literally hundreds of events, but none have compared to the seamless flow of events and availability of staff that you provide."

Connie Pombo
Author, Speaker, Survivor​

"​I just want to take this opportunity to rave about you all! It is an extraordinary pleasure to work with Cindy and the DMEM team. Our conference was a great success and the partnership between us is the reason. Working with you all is not only a great pleasure, but we have seriously improved the sophistication of our events and the quality on pretty much every level. We just keep getting better and better with each conference.

It gives me an immense sense of well being and security knowing that, for these conferences which are our signature events, we are in partnership with such competent, caring, talented, skilled and patient people, who I trust without reservation.

Please know how much I appreciate your amazing colleagues and how deeply grateful we are to work with your wonderful organization.

I thank each of you and look forward to the next one!!"

Jeanne M Farr, MA, Chief Executive Officer
NADD

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"What can I say to let you know how much we appreciate your work with us.  You addressed every single vendor issue with poise and graciousness.  All I heard throughout the four days is the great support from Karen Forbes.  Vendors remarked that no question was too small and you followed up with emails and phone calls.  

Vendors knew that you wanted them to be successful, and your style demonstrates your incredible people skills.  You want to get it right! The best decision we made is to have Delaney Management as part of the team, and we are so glad you are the one to work with us." 

Shelley B. Chamberlain
MassCUE

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"Great, great job the last couple of days... I just wanted to say thank you again for your impeccable facilitation. You and the entire DMEM team are stellar. We appreciate your professionalism and attention to detail.  If we can help serve as a reference for your companies work in the future please don’t hesitate to ask. Cindy – thanks for assigning Leslie to this event. She was fabulous!"

Matt Ross, Director of Conservation 
​National Deer Association

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"It was a pleasure working with you and your team to host the 70th Annual Conference of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Your team was instrumental in guiding our agency through the planning process. Each team member demonstrated tremendous skill and conducted business in a professional manner. Delaney Meeting & Event Management stayed one step ahead of the planning process and met each and every deadline. I was more than impressed with your team's ability to plan  a conference of this magnitude from 1600 miles away. Every detail was considered and every issue was addressed efficiently and confidently. Your team was guiding us every step of the way and remained front and center until the very end of the conference. I look forward to working with Delaney Meeting & Event Management in the future and recommend your team to manage conferences and events of any size." 

Melissa A. Kaintz
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries 

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"Thank you very sincerely for your expert services in the production of the Roundtable's Summer Celebration. To say that "we couldn't have done it without you" is a gross understatement... and you can quote me on that!"

Lisa Ventriss, President
Vermont Business Roundtable​

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"On behalf of the VNLA Board of Directors I would like to extend our gratitude and thanks for your participation on the Flower Show Committee. Your dedication to the Flower Show and the amount of hours put forth in the planning and production of this year's show is exceptional. Your role in the show is certainly one of the key's to the success.

The amount of time you and your staff put into the implementation, from planning, to set-up, to clean-up was exceptional. It is clear that your work and tending to every little detail has greatly contributed to the success of the show."

Kristina MacKulin, Executive Secretary
Green Works-The Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association

Awards

Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Special Recognition Award | 2021

This award recognized the efforts of Delaney Meeting & Event Management in transitioning the Northeast Fish & Wildlife Conference, and other fish and wildlife industry conferences, to virtual events, and how important Delaney is to their success. 

Vermont Chamber of Commerce Allied Member of the Year Award | 2015

This award honors an individual who is a leader in supporting and promoting the hospitality industry in Vermont. 

Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Special Recognition Award | 2014

This award honors an individual making outstanding contributions to the Association and to the advancement of professional fish and wildlife management in North America.

Wayne Roberts Entrepreneurial Spirit Award | 2009

This award honors Wayne Roberts, founder of the Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce, business owner, and visionary economic development leader in northern Vermont.

In the News

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• May 11, 2011 | Cindy Delaney appointed to Key4Women National Advisory Board