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The Conquistador Meets Stu Auerbach at Kellyco's 60th
Yes indeed, it was a grand day all around for over a thousand people!
Well planned, well executed, customer focused, tons of high dollar giveaways, representatives from all the major metal detector manufactures, celebrities, music, food, gold, silver and artifact treasures on display for everyone to see and swoon over. In short, it was a day like no other around here and I was duly impressed to say the least!
In my past lives with the Army and corporate America, I've been part of sponsoring organizations that put on such complex functions and let me tell you...they don't happen by accident. It takes months of detailed planning, hard work, long hours, coordination and cooperation by a myriad of folks from dozens of organizations to get this right and pull it off professionally. The Kellyco crew did it all to an exceptionally high standard...one of the very best I've seen frankly. Each Kellyco employee and family member had their part to play and they never stopped running all day long ensuring the guests had the best time possible.
Mr. Stu Auerbach and his entire family have just cause to be very proud of their 60 year history and of the entire Kellyco crew--past and present. Stu's 1955 vision was justly celebrated yesterday to the pure enjoyment of all in the treasure hunting world who were fortunate enough to be there.
One who was there did attract a significant amount of attention--a young volunteer and not part of the formal Kellyco crew was Dominic the Conquistador. A 19 year old Flaglar college student, he made the entire costume himself with the exception of the helmet, strolled around adding a period flavor to the day, posing with guests for photos and thoroughly enjoying himself.
At one point Stu grabbed him for the photo below. Dom was very impressed to meet the man who provided the wherewithal and made this hobby possible for Dom to enjoy with me...his grandfather.
To the entire Kellyco crew, I was proud to be a very small part of this celebration and I salute you. Your effort at giving us this day and particularly your dedication to and support of our grand hobby is very much appreciated more than you know! Outstanding job all around folks.
Yes indeed, it was a grand day all around for over a thousand people!
Well planned, well executed, customer focused, tons of high dollar giveaways, representatives from all the major metal detector manufactures, celebrities, music, food, gold, silver and artifact treasures on display for everyone to see and swoon over. In short, it was a day like no other around here and I was duly impressed to say the least!
In my past lives with the Army and corporate America, I've been part of sponsoring organizations that put on such complex functions and let me tell you...they don't happen by accident. It takes months of detailed planning, hard work, long hours, coordination and cooperation by a myriad of folks from dozens of organizations to get this right and pull it off professionally. The Kellyco crew did it all to an exceptionally high standard...one of the very best I've seen frankly. Each Kellyco employee and family member had their part to play and they never stopped running all day long ensuring the guests had the best time possible.
Mr. Stu Auerbach and his entire family have just cause to be very proud of their 60 year history and of the entire Kellyco crew--past and present. Stu's 1955 vision was justly celebrated yesterday to the pure enjoyment of all in the treasure hunting world who were fortunate enough to be there.
One who was there did attract a significant amount of attention--a young volunteer and not part of the formal Kellyco crew was Dominic the Conquistador. A 19 year old Flaglar college student, he made the entire costume himself with the exception of the helmet, strolled around adding a period flavor to the day, posing with guests for photos and thoroughly enjoying himself.
At one point Stu grabbed him for the photo below. Dom was very impressed to meet the man who provided the wherewithal and made this hobby possible for Dom to enjoy with me...his grandfather.
To the entire Kellyco crew, I was proud to be a very small part of this celebration and I salute you. Your effort at giving us this day and particularly your dedication to and support of our grand hobby is very much appreciated more than you know! Outstanding job all around folks.
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