“Thank you so very much for last night. It was a wonderful evening.
I cannot begin to express how much the partnership with PJH means to City Year Chicago and to me personally. You are all like the "Navy Seals of event planning”. There is never a problem that you can not/do not fix.
We could NEVER have achieved these milestones -- a) highest fundraising total in Chicago's history and b) biggest "night of ask" for any City Year site anywhere in the country -- without your help.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
Lisa Morrison Butler
City Year Chicago
"You are a hero, and your army of staff is astounding."
Charles Katzenmeyer
Adler Planetarium
“Thank you for last night – you guys did a great job ... I greatly appreciate your patience and professionalism. You guys do a great job.”
Brian Gannon
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Chicago Committee
“I cannot thank you enough for all your help this year and for helping Erie have its most successful dinner yet. It was a very special night for the Erie family and we could not have done it without you!”
Celena Roldàn
Erie Neighborhood House
“I know I said thank you earlier but I want you to know how much I appreciate what you do. The immense pressure you take off of us cannot be overstated. All of you are so organized and professional, and always so accommodating of our many needs. So, again and again, thanks!”
Carol Frenda
The Civic Federation
“You are the big star behind the scenes. We simply could not have done it without you! You are the very best! And give your crew a cheer or two from the BRF! Fantastic!"
Linda Heagy
"Just wanted to thank you again for all of your help. I know you always have Clearbrook's best interests, never complain about the MANY, MANY changes we seem to have and, best of all, you really make my job so much easier. It's truly a pleasure working with you."
Gloria S. Drake
Clearbrook
“Thanks for all you're doing to check and recheck everything. You are superb to work with and the PJH team has certainly exceeded all expectations!!”
Cathy Busch
Art Institute of Chicago
"We are collectively singing the praises of PJH & Associates. We felt 100% supported every step of the way, and it was a real pleasure to work with you all, too. You are true professionals, and excel at what you do. From all of us - thank you so very much!"
Terry Sullivan
Midtown Educational Foundation
"Once again - MVP goes to you and your team! Thank you!"
Richard H. Malone
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
"Renée has said for years that it's a privilege working with you and your group. You make difficult things so much easier."
Lester Crown
"Our hats are off to you and your extremely competent and hardworking team. You never said no, or even hesitated when it came to getting the myriad of things done. Their advice and recommendations proved to be right on. Even now, I don’t know how you guys do it, and keep doing it so well ... trust that you can count on us as a very satisfied client."
Phil Kasik
American Friends of the Czech Republic
“Thank you, thank you, thank you. We’re very happy here. We truly appreciate all that you did to makes things work so well.”
Terry Sullivan
Midtown Educational Foundation
"I am so grateful for the leadership, guidance, perspective and nudging you provided for the past year and a half. I knew all along we couldn't pull off this gala without you, but I didn't know how great it could be or how much fun it would be to work with you and your team."
Nia Tavoularis
Chicago Public Media
"Again can't thank you all for the unbelievable job you all did last night to make this year's gala the BEST ever. You all amaze me every year and this year was no different. Everything goes so smoothly thanks to your experience in putting on these events together ... thanks again!"
Debroah Marchese
“Many thanks for again orchestrating a first class event. You and your team were sensational – as always, and the results speak for themselves. Again, thank you for helping us raise the bar at City Year.“
Stephen Quazzo
Pearlmark Real Estate Partners
“Your attention to detail and your calm confidence that it would all work out were inspiring to us all.”
James Cuno
The Art Institute of Chicago
"Thank you very much for another incredible Chicago Consular Corps Ball. We have received excellent feedback ... thank you again to your entire team for all of your hard work. It is always a joy and pleasure working with you."
Leroy Allala
Chicago Sister Cities International
“Last night was a triumph. You and your team did a fantastic job!! Thank you. It truly was an honor.”
Penny Pritzker
PSP Capital Partners, L.L.C.
"I just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know that we are very aware of your careful attention to detail and the extraordinary effort that the entire PJH team put towards making sure we had another successful event. We are extremely grateful and cannot thank you enough ... Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
Teresa Sarna
Chicago United
"Didn’t want this time to pass without telling you what a great experience it is working with you and your team. Beyond the success of this year’s dinner (on so many levels) it is the relationships, the professionalism and the expertise that make working with you such a complete joy."
Meryl Lipton
Rush NeuruBehavioral Center
“Thank you for your partnership and collaboration. It was a pleasure working with you on the Preview Gala. What an amazing success!"
Alice Archabal
Children's Memorial Foundation
“Please know how much I appreciate working with you and am thankful to you for your contribution to our success last night and raising our profile throughout the year!“
Bryn Reese
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
“Damn, you’re good. In fact, you’re great."
Josephine Heindel
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
"Thank you for helping us make last night a wonderful success! Your attention to detail made the night go off without a hitch! Again, THANK YOU!!!"
Sarah Kerndt
Pathways
“After a very successful Around the Whirl in 80 Years, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your outstanding services …. The support you and your team provided was critical to the success of the Whirl. Your guidance, at every level of this event, was valued and appreciated …. You were a key part of making this event a fabulous evening from start to finish. Again, thank you.”
Stuart D. Strahl, Ph.D. & Rosa M. Eberling
Chicago Zoological Society
"Just a brief note to thank you for the wonderful job you did on the planning and coordination for the exhibit's 'Gala Night' festivities. No doubt, it involved a diverse and challenging collection of tasks, but all masterfully executed with grace and good taste."
Marty Fahey
"Thank you so much for helping the Chicago Humanities Festival achieve such a great result at our benefit evening. We are so appreciative of all of your work and fantastic attention to detail."
Laua Perlow
Chicago Humanities Festival
"Just a quick note of appreciation for all that you did for CST's GALA last night. The whole PJH team was so willing and professional - really helped the event run smoothly. And of course, thank you for all your hard work leading up to the event."
Sam Ostrowski
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
"Thank you so much for a successful event. You are truly professionals and your expertise is very much appreciated!"
Suzanne Kopp-Moskow
“Thank you for yet again bringing your leadership, good ideas, patience and incredibly hard work to the benefit of the Celestial Ball. Many, many thanks for making America's First Planetarium look so good."
Ginevra Ranney
Adler Planetarium
“Last night was a smashing success! ... all of you did a great job in maximizing the moment. You did a wonderful job of articulating the message and closing the deal.”
Mary Boyer
"What would we do without you? You are the best!"
The Harris Theater Team
Harris Theater
“You and your team are the best!”
Renée Crown
“Thank you for working your fingers to the bone. Everything turned out wonderfully.”
Shirley Ryan
“Thanks so much for your hard work in making this event the best gala ever!!”
Access Living
“A big THANK YOU to … the PJH team for all you did to help make our event a fabulous success. It was our most successful fundraiser to-date and most logistically challenging from the previous. As always, you all were extremely professional, knowledgeable, strategic and brought you’re A+++ game. We can’t thank you enough.”
Carla Knorowski, Ph.D.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation
“Thank you so much for your amazing work at Friday night's gala! Your team was phenomenal! It was a pleasure working with you and thanks for everything you've done ... to lead us to a very successful conclusion of a once-in-a-lifetime event!"
Jennifer Steffus
Children's Memorial Foundation
"Thank you, thank you for another successful event. It was a great night. Really, everything went off without a hitch. It is a pleasure working with you every year. You are always fun, professional, assertive, polished, thoughtful and make us look very good. Thank you for everything."
Betsy Dirksen Londrigan
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation
“…to you, the magician. You and your team are terrific! I appreciate all you do as it allows us to relax and enjoy the process of the event.”
Suzanne Kopp-Moskow
“Heartiest congratulations and thanks to your crew for a wonderful event. It was elegant, full and fun.”
Kieran McLoughlin
The Worldwide Ireland Funds
“You are always accessible, upbeat, service-oriented, success-driven, and helpful. You demonstrate daily that you're the best in town. Thank you for your dedication to this event and especially to the very seriously wounded Marines and their families who will benefit for years to come. What a legacy for your hard work!”
Margaret Davis
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
"It was a great night for all. Thanks for you and your staff leadership, coaching and professional expertise in making our reception and dinner so successful."
Tolbert Chisum
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation
"Thank you so very much for all of the amazing work that you did (and do every year) to help make our dinner successful. I cannot imagine ever doing a dinner without you ... you lend your Midas touch to every single aspect. It was a very special night and I am so grateful to have been able to partner with you again this year."
Lisa Morrison Butler
City Year Chicago
"You and the rest of the staff are efficient, competent, and professional and I appreciate your efforts to help us put our best foot forward."
Betsy Dirksen Londrigan
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation
"Thanks for your superb, guidance, suggestions, and operations of just about every important event in Chicago. Your thoughtfulness and ingenuity are responsible for a great deal of civic and charitable organizations’success."
Lester Crown
Henry Crown and Company
"Thank you SO much for an outstanding job getting us ready for and through our Agents of Hope event ... you and your incredible team were just amazing. Every detail was covered, and I think the evening came off very well. And the results were excellent. Thank you for all that you personally do for Gilda's Club Chicago. We wouldn't be the organization we are without you."
David Selby
Gilda's Club Chicago
“Thank you! Your energy, thought, professionalism and calm were true assets last night. I couldn't have done it without you. Thanks deeply for being such great partners and playing a part in our fantastic success."
Bill Melamed
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
“It was a wonderful Big Shoulders night – due to your organization and execution! Everything ran perfectly as I know it always does when your team is involved.”
Dia Weil
"Repeatedly I heard 'best night ever at IIT!' Thanks for being our partners in this adventure."
Betsy Hughes
Illinois Institute of Technology
“The dinner was a success as a direct result of your help. Your expertise, insight, and focus allowed us to accomplish what we hoped to accomplish ... It is a great thing to work with someone who does something so well. Thank you.”
Lester Munson
"THANKS for all your time and effort to help make our 2013 dinner another success. We could never pull this off without your involvement ... really appreciate your advice on the overall strategy and investor outreach ... your attention to detail and positive attitude makes the job of the committee members very easy. The PJH organization really allows the members of our Chicago committee to function very efficiently in our development efforts."
Jim King
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Chicago Committee
“What a wonderful event - we are all so delighted that we worked with you. You and your wonderful team made it totally effortless. Thanks so much.”
Deborah Quazzo
GSV Advisors, LLC
"I just want to make sure that I say again how amazing you and your team have been to work with! You are truly a genius at what you do and it has been a privilege. I also credit you in large part for the financial success of the event. We could not have pulled this off without you and your people."
Joe Tilson
“Thanks to you and your fabulous team for helping us break records again!”
MarySue Barrett
Metropolitan Planning Council
"Thanks so much for all your (usual)great work…You’re the best! Thanks a ton."
Jim Farrell
SLP, LLC
"The Chicago Zoological Society and our Women's Board greatly appreciate your efforts in making this event an exceptional experience. Your guidance, at every level of this event, was valued and appreciated. The Women's Board and zoo staff are grateful for your generosity and flexibility throughout the planning stages. You and your staff put together an incredible team of vendors that insured a flawless and hugely successful evening. You were a key part of making this event a fabulous evening from start to finish. Again, thank you."
Stuart D. Strahl
Chicago Zoological Society
"Congratulations on putting together a great event last night... keep up the good work."
Jeffrey Aronin
Paragon Pharmaceuticals, LLC
“Thank you for executing a flawless event. I couldn’t have done it without you. You are incredible to work with and I am very grateful.”
Nancy Crown
"THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! The ball was elegant and beautiful, and we keep hearing that it was the best Consular Corps Ball to date.
Your whole team is always so great to work with - thank you for your expertise, calmness, and humor!"
Adrienne Tongate
Chicago Sister Cities International
“Thank you for everything you did to make the evening a seamless success. You are a pleasure to work with and the true unsung hero of the night!”
Betsy Rosenfield
"Again this year you and the entire PJH team have done a super job to broker the connections and smoothly execute our Global Leadership Awards Dinner.
Thank you!"
Josephine Heindel
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
“You pulled off another spectacular seamless event and everyone was happy.”
Kathy Thompson
The PrivateBank
"You guys are the best! Thank you for everything that you do. We have received lots of positive feedback for the event, and so many people last night complimented the level of detail in your organization. It is always a pleasure to work with you. Thanks for helping make this the most successful CCC Gala to date!"
Adrienne Tongate
Chicago Sister Cities International
“I want to thank you again for your incredible work on Lincoln Leadership. I know this fundraiser would not have grown into its success without your endless work, advice, contacts and shepherding prowess. “
Betsy Dirksen Londrigan
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation
"You are clearly the best in the business!"
Chip Hardt
Chicago 2016
"Huge thanks to you and to all of the other members of Team PJH who made tonight's tribute to Lester Crown such a successful and smoothly executed event. Sincere thanks to each of you for your professionalism, savvy instincts, quick turnaround, and your unflagging good humor. You are a pleasure - one and all."
Josephine E. Heindel
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
"I wanted to take a moment to thank you and your team for being instrumental to the success of The Field Museum's Gala. We are thrilled with the results and your attention to the smallest details did not go unnoticed or unappreciated. Your professionalism and effectiveness continue to impress."
Kathleen Klaeser
The Field Museum
“Once again, thank you!
It was a lovely and successful evening …. the entire PJH team played a big part in our success. The evening flowed well and we've already gotten great feedback. I so appreciate your efforts and thought to help us create a great guest experience.”
Bill Melamed
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Through your hard work, dedication, and leadership, the 2011 Celestial Ball surpassed all our expectations both financially and in raising its profile in the community. What a tremendous success! We are truly fortunate to have you and your wonderful staff as members of the Adler family.”
Charles Katzenmeyer
Adler Planetarium
"Thank you again for your flawless execution of our Global Leadership Awards Dinner. Once again, we are sincerely glad that Team PJH is part of GLAD! From the preplanning, to organizing our weekly calls, to great graphic support, to liaison with donors at all levels, to monitoring reservations and payments, to night-of execution, you have delivered seamlessly again this year. What's more - you guys are all great fun to work with! Huge thanks to your entire team. As ever, it has been a pleasure!"
Josephine E. Heindel
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
“Thank you all so much for your hard work in making the AIF dinner so successful ... Your professionalism, calm demeanor, attention to details and prompt response is deeply appreciated."
Roseann Finnegan LeFevour
The American Ireland Fund
“You always do an excellent job…it was an extremely impressive and successful event!”
Miles White
Abbott Laboratories
“Thank you for your leadership and counsel you and your team offer us year in and year out.”
Ginevra Ranney
Adler Planetarium
"Thank you for your support through every single annual dinner. Thank you for the wisdom and guidance that has helped transform our dinner from a $200K event to a $1.0M+ event. Thank you for the calm and confidence that you bring into the room. It was an honor and a privilege to partner with you in this amazing endeavor."
Lisa Morrison Butler
City Year Chicago
"I know I speak for not only our staff but for the volunteers that you prod, nurture, and educate we are grateful to you for all the time and effort you put into making this gala a great success. You and your team are extraordinary ... thank you again. Your continued generosity and partnership are critical to our ability to give teens the opportunities they deserve. I'm looking forward to repeating the experience next year."
Mary Ellen Caron
After School Matters
"Thank you, Pat, for making this thrilling event so much fun and well run. Your magic touch is the very best! Thank you."
Pat and Shirley Ryan
"We are so grateful for making last night a total success! As always you are THE team in town that makes us all look good and raise lots of money. Thank you for all of your support! We are so very, very grateful!"
Maria Wynne
Leadership Greater Chicago
“Congratulations on what was the most spectacular evening I can remember! It was executed flawlessly. I can’t even imagine an event like that happening without you working behind the scenes. Your critical and enormous contribution to the event last night made the difference between a lovely event and an unforgettable one.”
Nancy Crown
"A HUGE thank you to the entire PJH team for helping Erie continue to push the envelope with our dinner!"
Kristin Chernawsky
Erie Neighborhood House
“OMG. Thank you all for a terrific job last night. The buzz could not have been more positive. Your cool-headed professionalism seems to allow a party to unfold as it was meant to."
Alice Dubose
Chicago Humanities Festival
“The dust is still settling over here, but the reviews I’ve heard have been wonderful. Most importantly, our fundraisers have already begun to receive phone calls and emails from guests, so that’s what it’s all about! ... I’m so grateful for your wisdom, planning and keeping us on track – and so much more. Thank you a million times over.”
Patty Offer
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
"I write with our greatest appreciation for the leading role that PJH has played in growing our Legendary Landmarks Celebration. You inspire us each year to become better, grow smarter with our fundraising, and make this an important industry event. Thank you for the many, many hours you spend helping, cajoling, affirming and nudging us into this positive position. We are most grateful and look forward to a long road ahead of growth and success in partnership with PJH & Associates."
Bonnie McDonald
Landmarks Illinois
"I know you are really Team Hurley, but you are Team Lincoln, too ... Thank you for all of your work to make tonight another successful, amazing evening. Thank you for your attention to detail, commitment to making things work and help before, during and after. You are professional, knowledgeable, organized, dedicated and fun. It is a pleasure working with you."
Betsy Dirksen Londrigan
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation
"Once again you have done your magic, which allows us to do our magic.”
Meryl Lipton
Rush NeuroBehavioral Center
"The gala was really quite special, and all the reviews have been terrific. Thanks especially to you and your team. You all were great!"
John H. Bryan
"I am thrilled with the financial results and thank you so much for your support. As always, you make such a difference!"
Alexandra Nichols
"Thank you for helping us attain such success for the Women's Board Ball. This was a big change for us, requiring new thought and new action. Your guidance and counsel were invaluable. You have such command of the environment and a great understanding of all its players. Thank you for organizing us, for galvanizing our efforts, and encouraging us along the way. We couldn't have done it without you."
See you soon,
Kim
Kim White
“THANK YOU to all of you for your tremendous work on the Big Shoulders Dinner last week! You all were wonderful to work with through the entire planning process. And your expertise and professionalism the night of the event were critical to its success - everything went along so smoothly! Thank you for all your efforts and look forward to working with you all again!”
Elizabeth Cole