TESTIMONIALS

Dear Pete,

I’m not sure if you are the one I should be contacting, but my men’s soccer team recently traveled with Windstar to Minnesota Sunday-Monday.  Our bus driver Karen, did an awesome job.  She was so kind and courteous.  She was flexible with our schedule and did a great job getting us to where we needed to go.  If you could please pass my thanks on to her I would really appreciate it.

If there is an address in which I could send a thank you note, I would certainly like to send one to her.  We are so fortunate to travel with Windstar as your staff is always great.

 All the best,

Mike Wilson
Head Men's Soccer Coach
Simpson College

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Mr. Greteman & Ms. Diehl,

I just wanted to send you a quick thank you for providing the charter bus for our football players and coaches to come to Des Moines for the documentary of last football season. I know the kids enjoyed the entire ride and it was a great way for them to bond together, ride 1st class and enjoy the day.

We appreciate the gesture and thank you more than we can say I know my dad would be very gracious as well for the opportunity you provided our young people.

Sincerely,

Aaron Thomas
A.D Aplington Parkersburg, Iowa

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Good Morning Sara,

You did a great job in to make sure last nights transfer of guests from Pella to Tassel Ridge Winery went well.

Thank you so much for providing the phone numbers of the drivers of the two motor coaches. It was so nice to have an avenue for the customer to directly contact the drivers.

Here is the customers comment:

“Everything went great! I talked with Dave a couple times yesterday afternoon and he assured me we were all on the same page. They were very timely and courteous.”

Your customer service skills are outstanding, Sara! Thank you for allowing me to sell the dream and not have to live a nightmare! I will certainly be calling Windstar again!!!!

Have a great day!

Sharon R. Dixon
8808 Townsend Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322-7400
www.inboundiowa.com
Office 515-278-4950; Toll Free 800-990-6679
Receptive Operator and Certified Travel Agent

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Windstar Lines Staff,

On behalf of all of us associated with Iowa State Women's Basketball, I want to thank you for your efforts this season. Our travel was ELITE like our team- Be Safe!

GO CYCLONES!
Coach Fennelly

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Dear Jeff,

We Love Windstar! Your drivers, equipment and service are great. We sure enjoyed John, Bruce and Chuck on our recent Florida trip. We really ran through the wringer and they were unflappable and totally flexible.

Thanks for working with us and please pass our appreciation on to Nick. We'll do it again!

Sincerely,

Alan Feirer

Winterset High School

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March 13, 2009

Dear Pat,

On behalf of Coach Lickliter, the team and staff of the Iowa basketball team program, I again would like to thank you and all of your drivers for an excellent job in handling all of our grand transportation this year. Your excellent communication, organization makes you a true professional. The coaches are always clean, comfortable and in good repair. The drivers are punctual, flexible and understanding and willing to help in any way. Another great year.

Sincerely,
John Streif
Travel Coordinator
Athletic Trainer

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February 11, 2009

Dear Jeff,

Every year, EXPO becomes more challenging to put on, largely because speakers like you leave us the proverbial "tough act to follow." The session ratings from EXPO'09 held in Orlando last month suggest that we have our work cut out for us for next year.

UMA Motorcoach Expo 2009 proved to be a huge success, and I want to thank you for your help in making that possible. The solution sessions in Orlando were outstanding, by and large due to your careful preparation, expertise, and engaging dialogue. The feedback from attendees tells us that they walked away with a great deal of "take home value." It is obvious you put a great deal of hard work into preparing for your participation in the solution sessions, and the extra effort was greatly appreciated.

Moreover, you helped operators understand and appreciate all they need to do to take advantage of what's ahead in the Dawn of a New Age of motorcoach travel. The opportunities are numerous, but so are the potential pitfalls. Your presentation showed them how to navigate inorder to find a more profitable future for their company. You have my best wishes for continued success.

Sincerely,

Victor Parra
President & CEO

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 July 21, 2008

Dear Windstar,

It is with sincere appreciation that I write to thank you for amazing service over the past several weeks. I could not have asked for better service during our summer program. Overseeing transportation for 170 high school students on a weekly basis is not an easy feat. However, due to superior service on behalf of your team helped put my mind at ease. Having now worked with several components of your team, I am confident that your company overall is truly the best.

I thank you for such friendly and accommodating ladies in your office. Whenever I would call the office, I would usually speak with Lori or Jan, who would quickly answer any questions. I cannot thank you enough for being flexible with our billing so that we could combine payments.

I also want to thank Derrick for being so thorough in taking care of our scheduling. I knew that Derrick was always on top of our scheduling and didn’t hesitate to contact me with questions. Likewise, I appreciated so much, being able to call him whenever I had questions, concerns, or last minute changes due to the flooding in Des Moines! He is truly an asset to your company.

Finally, I want to thank you for such amazing drivers. The students loved seeing the same drivers throughout the summer. Especially on our most recent trip to Kansas City, the students commented on how nice the drivers were. Students were giving the drivers hugs on their way of the bus ( an Upward Bound tradition) and asked them to return next year. The drivers: Jack Maten, Randy Tryon, Eric Brown and Karen, were amazing. They were friendly and sociable with the students, staff and all those around them. I never had any doubts about the safety or timeliness of the students on the buses with these drivers in charge. We could have never asked for better drivers. Please extend my deepest appreciation to all four of these drivers.

We look forward to working with you in the future!

Sincerely,

Tiffany Wogsland
Student Development Coordinator
Central College Upward Bound

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October 3, 2007

Dear Jeff,

We would like to thank you for all the support and patience you provided for the IMTA Maintenance Day held at the Coralville Marriott.  With your help we were able to provide a great event that will continue to build on success.  We appreciate not only the transportation you provided for Maintenance Day, but the help you provide through the year.

The transportation industry is a valued and imperative business that serves not only our nation but the entire world.  That is why maintenance professionals serve a great deal into how smooth and efficient a transportation company operates.  It is within our organization to show maintenance professionals how important they are within their respected company.

Again we would like to thank you and look forward to working with you and the entire Windstar division for many years to come.

Sincerely,
Cole Henkle
Iowa Motor Truck Association

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July 11, 2007

Dear Marc,

On Behalf of the Joffrey Ballet, I want to offer my sincerest thanks to you for accommodating our every transportation need while on tour in Iowa.  You were an incredible pleasure to work with, and you made this large undertaking incredibly easy for each of us.  We can not thank you enough.

This particular tour for the Joffrey is one that will be remembered for quite some time, and you were certainly a vital part of this tour.  Your welcoming and kind disposition was one of the many aspects that made this tour so positive for us.  We wish you the best of luck in your endeavors in the future, and would be glad to offer tickets to you if you are ever in the Chicago area.

Thank you for all your work and for making this time in Iowa such a pleasurable experience for the Joffrey.

Best,
Gregory Stuart
Director of Company and Touring

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April 26, 2007

Jeff,

I would like to thank you for all of your assistance in arranging the transportation for the Horseshoe Council Bluffs group. I am very pleased about the way everything was handled and that everything went exactly as it was planned. You and your staff were very professional and treated our guests as VIP’s and this is greatly appreciated. The service you provided definitely met my expectations.

I would like to extend a sincere thank you to you and your staff for all of your hard work and cooperation in providing our guests with an excellent experience. I look forward to working with you all in the future.

Kind regards,

Erin Bray 
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