Dear Mr. Mattson
Thank you so very much for letting my daughters Brianna and Melissa be part of the summerfest 2009 and to let them have the opportunity to get their Junior black belt promotion that night. They were so happy to be part of it and to have you on the board also. Thanks again for all your comments , it means a lot to them.
Have a wonderful summer and hope to see you again next year !!
Sincerely,
Mary Mc Carthy
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
more on SummerFest
Hi George,
I wanted to thank you and Susan for a wonderful weekend and the master's ceremony was so inspirational and emotional. Congratulations on your 10th degree black belt. Well deserved, no question about that. The woman named Toni, that was tested told me that if it hadn't been for Uechi-Ryu she would not be alive. I am speechless at the thought and from having seen just how many lives you have touched and I thank you again for what I have received as a result of Uechi-Ryu.
You are a rare individual and the world needs more people like you.
Bless you and Susan for all that you have given and still give to so many people.
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Thank you,
Michele Ann Turner
I wanted to thank you and Susan for a wonderful weekend and the master's ceremony was so inspirational and emotional. Congratulations on your 10th degree black belt. Well deserved, no question about that. The woman named Toni, that was tested told me that if it hadn't been for Uechi-Ryu she would not be alive. I am speechless at the thought and from having seen just how many lives you have touched and I thank you again for what I have received as a result of Uechi-Ryu.
You are a rare individual and the world needs more people like you.
Bless you and Susan for all that you have given and still give to so many people.
--
Thank you,
Michele Ann Turner
From Seth Rosenblatt
George-sensei,
Just wanted to offer my congratulations, but more importantly, my thanks for your years of dedication to teaching us all Uechi-ryu. From your open-minded and challenging summer camps to tolerating fumbling new students (like myself in '95) in your senior student classes at the Hut, from encouraging students to explore other styles and see how they relate back to Uechi to giving me my first opportunity to teach karate to children, your influence and wisdom has not only made us all better Uechi-ka, but more importantly better people as well.
My most sincere thanks for the impact you've had on my life, and those who've taught me.
P.S. I owe you a Scotch, next time I see you!
Just wanted to offer my congratulations, but more importantly, my thanks for your years of dedication to teaching us all Uechi-ryu. From your open-minded and challenging summer camps to tolerating fumbling new students (like myself in '95) in your senior student classes at the Hut, from encouraging students to explore other styles and see how they relate back to Uechi to giving me my first opportunity to teach karate to children, your influence and wisdom has not only made us all better Uechi-ka, but more importantly better people as well.
My most sincere thanks for the impact you've had on my life, and those who've taught me.
P.S. I owe you a Scotch, next time I see you!
On my surprise promotion!!!
George Sensei,
First of all, congratulations to the well deserved and long long overdue 10th Dan.
I just watch the video of the Seisan kata your performed in the Masters Celebration. What a beautiful performance. I am proud that you are our head of the organization, and proud to be able to claim you as my instructor.
I will not make any excuses for not being able to attend the Summer Camp, other than I just could not make it this time. I am sure you understand.
I will see you in the Winterfest or the next Summer Camp for sure.
Take care.
Henry Thom
http://sites.google.com/site/henrythomselfdefenseandkarate/
First of all, congratulations to the well deserved and long long overdue 10th Dan.
I just watch the video of the Seisan kata your performed in the Masters Celebration. What a beautiful performance. I am proud that you are our head of the organization, and proud to be able to claim you as my instructor.
I will not make any excuses for not being able to attend the Summer Camp, other than I just could not make it this time. I am sure you understand.
I will see you in the Winterfest or the next Summer Camp for sure.
Take care.
Henry Thom
http://sites.google.com/site/henrythomselfdefenseandkarate/
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
From Rose Dyer
Sensei George, Just a note to say thank-you for all that you have done for me. It is a realization of a dream that both you and Susan helped to come true. This Summer-Fest has been a truly inspiring one and I feel very fortunate to have been a part of it. I also feel truly humbled to have the opportunity to test with such a courageous person as Toni.
I also wanted to congratulate you on your promotion and recognition to tenth degree. As a sensei, you have always been a role model of modesty and humility to me. You have never asked anything for yourself but have been ready to assist anyone in their aspirations to personal goals in Uechi-ryu. I am soo proud to call you Sensei.
Scott and talked it over on the ride home and we are planning to come to the Winter-Fest this year. Hopefully, I will be able to bring some students with me.
Until then, you are always on our hearts and in our prayers,
Your student,
Rose
I also wanted to congratulate you on your promotion and recognition to tenth degree. As a sensei, you have always been a role model of modesty and humility to me. You have never asked anything for yourself but have been ready to assist anyone in their aspirations to personal goals in Uechi-ryu. I am soo proud to call you Sensei.
Scott and talked it over on the ride home and we are planning to come to the Winter-Fest this year. Hopefully, I will be able to bring some students with me.
Until then, you are always on our hearts and in our prayers,
Your student,
Rose
My promotion. . .
Dear George,
Congratulations on your well-deserved promotion to Judan! Your friends, students and fellow Uechi-ka on the IUKF Board and far beyond all feel that this honor was far overdue. Think about your writings, your years in Uechi-ryu, your years of teaching and number of students, and your continuing presence on the Uechi-ryu website. This all adds up to an adult lifetime of commitment to our Art.
We are proud to call you our Grand Master of the IUKF, and of North American Uechi-ryu.
With affection and appreciation,
Paul Haydu
Chairman
IUKF
Congratulations on your well-deserved promotion to Judan! Your friends, students and fellow Uechi-ka on the IUKF Board and far beyond all feel that this honor was far overdue. Think about your writings, your years in Uechi-ryu, your years of teaching and number of students, and your continuing presence on the Uechi-ryu website. This all adds up to an adult lifetime of commitment to our Art.
We are proud to call you our Grand Master of the IUKF, and of North American Uechi-ryu.
With affection and appreciation,
Paul Haydu
Chairman
IUKF
2009 SummerFest Mail
Hi George,
Hope you had a pleasant flight back home and getting settled in. I'm sure Harley was glad to see you.
Enjoyed our time with the two of you, even though you kicked my butt in golf, I forgive you.. I think everyone at camp really had a great time, it seems as though they were most all very involved in something and keeping busy. I'm sorry Toni and I didn't contribute much but it was great for us to meet up with so many good friends, especially the ones who we don't get to see much. Hope it worked out for you financially.
Congratulations again, of course you deserve this step and have for a long time. Wear that belt with pride, you earned every stitch.
A special LARGE thank you for your giving Toni the opportunity to do her "thing" as she has been working so hard over the last couple years. I know it didn't look like much, but it was all she had and I guarantee, she will get better. I have had my share of rough times but honestly, I don't think I could go through what she did, and is, going through. Her determination, her heart, without ever a complaint, it's just been an unbelievable trip for me. Again, never will I forget your allowing her to do this. Enough said.
Hopeing you enjoyed your stay and you never know, we may be down for a visit, sometime.
Take care, both of you, rather, the three of you.
Love from all the Bauknecht's
Bill
PS I know you must have a million pictures but I will be sending you a few. Debbie got some real nice shots of you doing your kata.
I already have the pics but she is going to send them to me on the puter so I can forward them on to you.
PSS I almost forgot. Toni told me when I talk to you to tell you she apolgizes for patting you on the butt. She has no control over that left arm and when someone took a pic of the two of you, her arm nailed you. I told her sure,,,it was an accident? Good cover up LOL. I told her you probably liked it anyway. (-:
Hope you had a pleasant flight back home and getting settled in. I'm sure Harley was glad to see you.
Enjoyed our time with the two of you, even though you kicked my butt in golf, I forgive you.. I think everyone at camp really had a great time, it seems as though they were most all very involved in something and keeping busy. I'm sorry Toni and I didn't contribute much but it was great for us to meet up with so many good friends, especially the ones who we don't get to see much. Hope it worked out for you financially.
Congratulations again, of course you deserve this step and have for a long time. Wear that belt with pride, you earned every stitch.
A special LARGE thank you for your giving Toni the opportunity to do her "thing" as she has been working so hard over the last couple years. I know it didn't look like much, but it was all she had and I guarantee, she will get better. I have had my share of rough times but honestly, I don't think I could go through what she did, and is, going through. Her determination, her heart, without ever a complaint, it's just been an unbelievable trip for me. Again, never will I forget your allowing her to do this. Enough said.
Hopeing you enjoyed your stay and you never know, we may be down for a visit, sometime.
Take care, both of you, rather, the three of you.
Love from all the Bauknecht's
Bill
PS I know you must have a million pictures but I will be sending you a few. Debbie got some real nice shots of you doing your kata.
I already have the pics but she is going to send them to me on the puter so I can forward them on to you.
PSS I almost forgot. Toni told me when I talk to you to tell you she apolgizes for patting you on the butt. She has no control over that left arm and when someone took a pic of the two of you, her arm nailed you. I told her sure,,,it was an accident? Good cover up LOL. I told her you probably liked it anyway. (-:
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