“Hi Chuck – I never had a chance to thank you for your amazing word at our event in January. Thanks to your efforts the live auction and fund-an-item brought in a significant amount of funds for our school. We were extremely pleased!”
Cheryl Baldridge, St. Catherine’s Mardi Gras 2003Chairwoman
“Dear Chuck – Well, our Benefit auction and dinner dance for the Little Sisters at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles is over and thanks to you it was a huge success. You repaid your fee more than 20 times over! Your comments introducing Monsignor Kevin Kostelnik and Mother Rose Marie were most thoughtful and brief. The fact that you explained the Sister’s mission really impressed us. And thank you too for purchasing a $100.00 raffle ticket and thereby inspiring 45 of our guests to do the same that alone generated $4500. for the Sisters.”
Colleen O’ Brien & Alanna Kennedy, Auxiliary of the Little Sisters of the Poor
“This year the Black & White Ball had over 900 attendees and netted over $600,000. to Olive Crest. Chuck conducted the entire evening with co-emcee Amy Pietz, TV star of “Caroline in the City”, including our very large and exciting live auction. We are pleased to be able to strongly recommend Chuck as a Professional Auctioneer, Master of Ceremonies, and Event Consultant.”
Donald A. Verleur, Ph.D. & Lois Verleur, Co-Founders / Olive Crest – Homes & Services for Abused Children
“We are thrilled to have you involved with our gala event, Humane from Hollywood.”
Tippi Hedren, Actress, President / The Roar Foundation
“Thanks to your expertise, last year’s golf tournament raised a record-breaking $120,000.00! Our auction revenue increased greatly thanks to your valuable suggestions and outstanding auctioneering talents. We are looking forward to working with you next year, our third year with you at the helm of our auction.”
Katie Machoskie, Director of Development / Goodwill Industries of Orange County
“Thank you for participating in the Drug Use Is Life Abuse Casino Night event. I was very pleased with the auction results and firmly believe that your talents contributed significantly to the event’s success.”
Michael S. Carona, Sheriff-Coroner / County of Orange, California
“I want to thank you for doing such an outstanding job at the Blue Angels Reception…Auctioneering is a very unique talent, and without you and that special talent, our reception would not have been such a success!”
Daniel H. Musselman, Jr. / U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association
“What a wonderful evening! Our 1997 gala benefit at the Bowers Museum was the most successful ever, I credit you for that success.”
Peter C. Keller, Ph.D., President / The Bowers Museum of Cultural Art
“My sincerest thanks for the remarkable work you did at our 'Champions for Children' Awards Dinner…this was our first time out of the chute and I attribute our financial success to you.”
Jan Foy, Director of Development / Hillview Acres Children’s Home
“On a personal note, I have never worked with a more Professional Auctioneer. You seemed to have the audience in the palm of your hand. You are also a wonderful Master of Ceremonies and can adlib at any moment. I can safely say that our event would not have been as successful if we did not have your expertise to rely on.”
Patrice M. Poidmore, Director of Social Market Events / American Heart Association
“Thank you for making our Third Annual Golf Tournament, Dinner and Auction such a great success. Your professionalism and expertise were wonderful additions to our committee meetings and the excitement you created amongst our 170 guests was incredible!”
Robert A. Schuller, Founding Pastor, / Rancho Capistrano, South Campus of the Crystal Cathedral Ministries
“Working with numerous Chapters of Ducks Unlimited throughout Southern California you have helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars through your auctioneering skills, not to mention the many friends and family members you have brought into the organization. Please feel free to give my name as a reference anytime.”
Robert E. Davenport, Regional Director / Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
“Thanks again for your tremendous support of this years Benefit. It was a successful event that made $514,000.00 in net revenue. You did a great job! It is always a pleasure working with you. Save April 28, 2001!”
Kathleen Mann, Director of Development / Viewpoint School
“Since 1993, you have worked 12 auctions for the Building Industry Association. Your incredible ability to read an audience and engage them in all of the excitement, along with your talented auctioneering abilities, has created many memorable and fun-filled moments during our events.”
Sheryl Schane, Director of Events / Building Industry Association of San Diego County
“What a great job you did! You went far and above our expectations. We all truly appreciate your expertise, and your willingness to help us with every aspect of the auction. We know that next year will be even bigger and better thanks to the suggestions you have given.”
Bobbitt C. Williams, Cattle Baron’s Ball Chair / American Cancer Society
“The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana would like to thank you for your great effort at our third Annual 'Castle of Dreams' fund-raising event held on December 1, 1996. The event was very successful, with our estimated net proceeds well over $100,000., a 35% increase over last year, thanks in part to your outstanding auctioneering talents.”
John F. Brewster, CEO & Executive Director / Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana
“We just wanted to take a moment to let you know how pleased we were with the outcome of our fund-raising auction. You are largely responsible for our success. Your expertise in fund-raising and your great auctioneering skills were invaluable to us.”
Michael & Michelle Berlin, Chairpersons, St. Martin of Tours, 43rd Annual Leprechaun Ball
“Chuck Dreyer was contracted to serve as Master of Ceremonies and Auctioneer for our annual Gala. Under Chuck’s advisement and leadership, our event was a financial success, both this year and last! He is a true professional.”
Margie Bunten, Director Public Relations Institutional Advancement / Golden West College Foundation
“Collector’s Choice was a fabulous success! On behalf of the Trustees, faculty, staff, and especially the students, thank you for the time, hard work, and services as Auctioneer….you are the best!”
Nancy Snyder, Chairperson, “Collector’s Choice” / Art Institute of Southern California
“On behalf on Newport Beach Sunrise Rotary I would like to commend you on the wonderful job you did at our third Annual Rotary Roulette on September 26, 1998. I have received nothing but compliments on the live auction and the fun had by all in attendance.”
Caroline B. Babott, President 1998 / Newport Beach Sunrise Rotary Club
“Once again, thank you so much for being the key ingredient for the evenings’ success at our Annual Awards Dinner. Your charming and entertaining style made the evening, as well as the auction, a hit!”
Adrienne Stokols, Director / YMCA Community Counseling Services
“You are something else! What a tremendous job you did. I marvel at your extended descriptions of the items and the positive forward momentum that it created. You are one of the best I have ever worked with.”
Mark Denis / KFI AM 640 – KFI/KOST Traffic Center
“You are so great at what you do! We all feel so fortunate to have your special talents at our events.”
Sylvia Burnett, Founder / Christmas Tree Magic
“From the moment he takes to the microphone, Mr. Dreyer’s professionalism is very evident. From the lowest priced item to the most exotic, Charles takes great pride in the effort he makes on behalf of the charity. He is without a doubt the quintessential professional in his field.”
David Carucci, Executive Director / United Cerebral Palsy Association of San Diego County
“As you well know, we met and exceeded our goal of raising $50,000.00 in the very first year. We couldn’t be more proud of the way things turned out. You certainly played a major role in the planning and implementation of our big day. I heard many comments from attendees about your fine performance as Master of Ceremonies and Auctioneer and how impressed they were.”
Mitch
Barker, Co-Chairman, Tee Off for Technology Golf Classic,
Newport Harbor Educational Foundation
“A short note to say thank you from me, personally, for the excellent job did for our guild fundraiser.”
Sharon Alix, Chairperson, “Arabian Nights”, Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild
“We are grateful for your incredible talent during the evening, but wish not to overlook the assistance that you provided prior to the benefit. We appreciated your willingness to act as a consultant in regards to our auction items, the evening’s schedule, and our numerous questions. Your dedication to personalizing the auction by learning the names of our donors and guests is an added bonus not to be overlooked. Please know, Chuck, that we value your involvement—you are considered an integral member of our auction committee.”
Betty J. Friedrichs, Director of Development, The Pegasus School
“Casa Teresa’s event at the Balboa Pavilion, “Steppin’Out” owes a good measure of its success to your professional help as Master of Ceremonies and Auctioneer. On behalf of the committee and Casa Teresa I want to thank you for your advice, expertise, time, and valuable assistance.”
Barbara Beneville, Chairperson, “Steppin’ Out”, Casa Teresa
“Just a note to thank you for you wonderful performance as M.C. at the Cornelia Connelly Auction you were fantastic! Much of the success of the auction is due to your phenomenal skills as a super sales auctioneer, thank you so much.”
Marie Hawthorn, Chairperson, “Once Upon a Century 2000”, Cornelia Connelly School
"Thank you, Chuck for all the time and effort you put into making the IIDA Auctions (Los Angeles, Orange County & San Diego) a success. We appreciate your training us, then sharing your talent! You are great!"
Linda Leach, Auction Chairperson, International Interior Designers Association
"Thank you for conducting the auction at Human Options Serious Fun 2000. The event was a huge success. We appreciate the time and expertise you gave our organization."
Jennifer Mathis, Fund Development Coordinator, Human Options
"The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation has seen first-hand the magic Chuck creates! He works closely with us on our Golf Tournament and Gala to ensure that we get top dollar for every auction item. Thanks Chuck!
Anne Grey, CFRE, Executive Director / Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Orange County
"Thank you so much for your outstanding professionalism, enthusiasm and clever money-making talents you displayed last Saturday. On behalf of the entire Mater Dei community, I express my sincere gratitude for your help in making our 9th Annual Round-Up a record breaking school event."
Sue Harrison, Director of Development, Mater Dei High School
"Chuck - Apologies for the delay in thanking you for the great job you did last Saturday evening at the Biltmore, we all thought you were excellent and that the income was great!"
Rachiel Luccero, Associate Director, Cal Poly Pomona, Alumni Affairs
"Chuck, thanks again for all you do to help make each of the special events I produce a great success."
Avery Roberts, A Very Special Event, Beverly Hills, California
“The Orange County Cancer Education and Research foundation would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your time and assistance with the third annual Gift of Life Gala. With out your help, this event could not have been such a success. Thank you again.”
Dr.Glen and Jane Justice, Co-Chairs, Gift of Life Gala
“This was an amazing year for HomeAid’s Project Playhouse! Among the evening’s highlights was the sale of “Tom Sawyer’s River House” by Mulvaney & Co. which sold for an incredible $75,000, the highest bid ever in the 10-year history of Project Playhouse. Chuck, this event could not have happened without you.”
Gina Economakos, Special Events Manager, Project Playhouse, HomeAid Orange County
“Thank you for the remarkable job you did for the Center. Even though it is a difficult economy, you managed to open the hearts and purses of the guests. We ended up with about $190,000 overall for the evening.”
Mary Jo Hooper, Executive Director, Providence Speech and Hearing Center
“I want you to know how much the Volunteer Center of Orange County appreciates your outstanding efforts. Without your creative handling of the Master of Ceremonies role, this event would not have been the great success that it was.”
Carol R. Stone, President & CEO, Volunteer Center Orange County
“Just a note to thank you for playing such an important part in our Esperanza Gala. It was very reassuring to me to have you there in charge of the auction. Not a doubt in my mind that we raised more money with your assistance.”
Leslie Vitzthum, District Director, Muscular Dystrophy Association, San Diego
“Chuck
– It was great seeing you at Olive Crest. Thanks for all you do in support of
great organizations. You are a great American!”
Gaddi
Vasquez, Director of the Peace Corps, Washington, D.C.
“Dear
Chuck – On behalf of the entire committee for A Night of a Thousand Stars,
I want to thank you for making our auction so successful. Your professionalism,
coupled with your lively personality, took our auction to an unprecedented
level. Words alone cannot express our gratitude.”
Rev.
Nicholas Tacito, Rector, Mary Star of the Sea High School
“Dear
Chuck – On behalf of everyone involved with Canyon Acres, I want to express my
gratitude and thanks for your superb auctioneering abilities (and M.C. talents
too). We also appreciate your expertise for the pre-event meeting helping us to
determine the order in which the items should be sold, to setting the tone for
the auction and interacting with the crowd, all in the best interest of the
children.”
Rene
Matz, Director of Development, Canyon Acres Children’s Services
“Dear
Chuck – I haven’t worked with you in awhile and forgot how wonderful you
are. You truly are the most professional auctioneer I have ever met! The members
of Vistas for Children were so impressed with you. You are the best!”
Margo
Goldsboro, President, Vistas for Children
“Hi
Superman! – EVERYONE who attended the auction has raved about you…you were
the biggest success of the evening! At this point, I have numbers of
$205,000…that is $66,000 more than we took in last year! Thank you so much!
Cheers! Jane
Jane
Fusinato, 12th Annual Spinoff Auction Chairwoman, Scripps Stevens Cancer Center