tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879980.post7379336165520306050..comments2023-08-08T10:09:45.293-04:00Comments on Certified Association Executive: 2007: Year of the New Association BloggerBen Martin, CAEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458543500102665114noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879980.post-7845704868579966752008-01-02T16:59:00.000-05:002008-01-02T16:59:00.000-05:00Great list! I share Tony's sentiment...reading you...Great list! I share Tony's sentiment...reading your blog got me started. Thanks for mentioning me in the nominees for new blogger.Lindy Dreyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03980190092767928072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879980.post-21237723167301109612008-01-02T16:02:00.000-05:002008-01-02T16:02:00.000-05:00As is often the case, it was Lisa Junker over at t...As is often the case, it was Lisa Junker over at top blog Acronym that tipped me off to this post. Thanks for including me among your nominees, Ben, and Happy New Year! JeffJeff Cobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00050757563725863062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879980.post-80127761671954697492007-12-29T20:38:00.000-05:002007-12-29T20:38:00.000-05:00@Pat: Ann got the nod for best new blog (shared wi...@Pat: Ann got the nod for best new blog (shared with two others) last year, but her posts had gotten a little ADD for my tastes, even before acknowledging it on her blog.<BR/><BR/>@Matt: Cool. I look forward to seeing what you come up with next.Ben Martin, CAEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15458543500102665114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879980.post-15227235978449930532007-12-28T23:39:00.000-05:002007-12-28T23:39:00.000-05:00Thanks Man. I appreciate the kudos. I promise to...Thanks Man. I appreciate the kudos. I promise to get back on the wagon for 501cTV in the new year. As you know, lots going on in my life lately. Thanks again for the kind words and always for leading the way.Matt Baehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01261516528674311768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879980.post-10256749541908233172007-12-28T21:01:00.000-05:002007-12-28T21:01:00.000-05:00Ben, I notice you didn't mention in your list Ann ...Ben, I notice you didn't mention in your list Ann Oliveri's blog, The Zen of Associations. I confess I'm not a huge reader of blogs, but I find Ann's posts to be some of the most literate and thought provoking on the web. PatPat Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17889345022810651520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879980.post-54320629085253450752007-12-28T09:30:00.000-05:002007-12-28T09:30:00.000-05:00I hope next year I can live up to the gold standar...I hope next year I can live up to the gold standard/A-list quality that I see among this crowd and join you. Maybe that will be part of my new year's resolution!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323342745165669668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879980.post-29652680052642024932007-12-26T11:51:00.000-05:002007-12-26T11:51:00.000-05:00Thank you for the kind words, Ben! And thanks espe...Thank you for the kind words, Ben! And thanks especially for your recognition of Jason and Virgil--both of whom we're honored to have with us. <BR/><BR/>Now we'll be even more challenged to raise the bar for ourselves in 2008!Lisa Junkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01674796769077390758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879980.post-32098215396737501802007-12-26T01:25:00.000-05:002007-12-26T01:25:00.000-05:00Great accolades. Thanks for the props. Though, wis...Great accolades. Thanks for the props. Though, wish I had more time to brain dump at Acronym...<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year!<BR/><BR/>Jason Della Rocca<BR/>IGDA<BR/>www.realitypanic.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879980.post-47862452631903420282007-12-24T21:15:00.000-05:002007-12-24T21:15:00.000-05:00Two years running! Holy Cow! Now there's pressure....Two years running! Holy Cow! Now there's pressure. Is pressure allowed in the blogoclump? I hope not. Thanks again for the props, Ben. I will say what I said last year, which is the competition is not fair since you are not in the running. Jnott.Jamie Notterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15576618655078397405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879980.post-7914217590538864392007-12-24T15:56:00.000-05:002007-12-24T15:56:00.000-05:00Dude - I have no idea what to say. You are the coo...Dude - I have no idea what to say. You are the coolest cat around. I am not worthy! Especially considering the competition. Thank you so much!!!Maddie Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17736023561843714093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879980.post-43301038461618634722007-12-24T11:02:00.000-05:002007-12-24T11:02:00.000-05:00Aw, shucks, it's an honor just to be nominated. Th...Aw, shucks, it's an honor just to be nominated. Thanks for this summary, Ben. Well done.<BR/><BR/>wes "always a bridesmaid, never a bride" trochlilWes Trochlilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060770285884144792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879980.post-61300965907438680972007-12-24T09:50:00.000-05:002007-12-24T09:50:00.000-05:00Ben -- Thanks for your kind words. Coming from yo...Ben -- Thanks for your kind words. Coming from you, it is a true honor. As I have mentioned to you before, talking to you and reading your blog was actually the inspiration for me to get started with a blog. Thanks for your encouragement. TonyTony Rossellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05288238496792646049noreply@blogger.com