UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

Mr. John DePietro
672 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520

Mr. DiPietro:

SUBJECT: MARINE CORPS RESERVE TRAINING

Thank you for visiting us in providing a useful and entertaining. Of instruction on 20 January, 2007 during the “Back In The Saddle” training for 230 Marines from Marine Air Support Squadron Six (MASS-6) and Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 472, Detachment Bravo.

The topic of “You don't have to be perfect to be great" fit in perfectly with the goal of BITS, which is to pause at the start of a new year and evaluate how we are doing business, personally and professionally.

Since your presentation, I have been approached by Marines who were positively impacted by your observations and advice. A Chief Warrant Officer felt the confirmation as he had tried to adhere to the same principles that you discussed in leading his Marines. A Master Gunnery Sergeant was encouraged to take a new approach with his adult son who has made a habit of giving in and giving up when faced with challenges. I was reminded of the importance of regularly thinking those who work for me and the hidden value in making mistakes.

The professional manner in which you conducted the presentation showed that you take the time to prepare. We appreciate your researching the meaning of our Marine jargon and then using it appropriately. I certainly hope to work with you again and wish you success.

D.N SPRENKLE
Site Commander

MPI NEW JERSEY CHAPTER

DEFINING THE POWER OF MEETINGS

Meeting Professionals International
New Jersey Chapter
Four Emerald Drive
Morganville, NJ 07751
tel- 536-5135
fax- 972-9240

web www.mpinj.org

Mr. John DePietro
ABC⁄D
672 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520

Dear John,

On behalf of the MPI-NJ Chapter, we wish to thank you for being our speaker at our April 27, 2007 Education Conference at the Hilton Newark Airport Hotel in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

The information you shared regarding "You Don't Have to be Perfect to be Great" and "Public Speaking for Women- the Rules are Different" with the audience was very well received and very interesting.

The Conference was attended by over 120 people, and post-meeting feedback was positive with fine comments on the content and presentation. We thank you for continuing to be a catalyst of business and personal growth for our members.

We continually strive to bring interesting and informative content to our membership for skill improvement and growth. Your participation made it possible for us to achieve this important goal.

Thank you for being part of this great MPI-New Jersey Chapter. We truly appreciate your time and dedication in educating our members in the meetings industry.

Sincerely,

David A. Bass
Director of Monthly Programs

Radio
Advertising Bureau

February 1, 2006

To Whom It May Concern:

John DiPietro has been a speaker at my company's annual conference for two years in a row now. He consistently gets great reviews from our attendees, which is why we invite him to come back.

I have had the pleasure of attending his sessions each year. He is extremely entertaining, while at the same time shares a wealth of important information to the crowd. He uses humor and lots of audience participation which makes for a fun learning environment.

I can wholeheartedly recommend John DiPietro as a very valuable and knowledgeable speaker.

Sincerely,

Christa Dahlander
Senior Vice President⁄Communications

1320 Greenway Dr., Suite 500, Irving, TX 75038
972-753-6750

U.S. Small Business Administration
Massachusetts District Office
10 Causeway St. - Room 265
Boston, MA 02222 - 1093

June 13, 2005

John DiPietro
Advanced Business Concepts DiPietro
672 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520

Dear John:

Thank you very much for serving as emcee of SBA's Celebrate Success Awards Luncheon at the Beechwood Hotel in Worcester on June 10, 2005.

Each year, the SBA hosts an awards celebration to recognize the achievements and contributions of Massachusetts' small business leaders. Your participation, special gifts, and wonderful sense of humor enabled us to create a very special and memorable event for all of our winners and guests.

Thank you on behalf of the U.S. Small Business Admistration.

Very truly yours,

Maurie L. Dube
Massachusetts District Director
U.S. Small Business Administration

STUDENT LIFE

Athletics

Salem
State College

Mr. John DiPietro
Advanced Business Concepts⁄Pietro
672 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520

Dear John:

It is imperative that I take time from your busy day to say a hearty THANK YOU for giving such a marvelous presentation to the student athletes that attended our annual basketball camp.

Somehow you said all the things that our coaches have been telling them all week about attitude, preparation, and taking the good with the bad in stride and always trying to be better the next time.

Your delivery was perfect. Pointed but caring. And the fact that the range of ages that you addressed was so broad, makes it even more impressive.

I should also tell you that your presentation was the topic of virtually every conversation during the noon break, especially the story your related about Michael Jordan that really hit home!

Please leave time in your schedule to speak to my team this season. We will be seeking another league chanpionship and with your attitude program, it will send us to our goal!

Sincerely,

Sean Doherty
Head Coach
Salem State College Men's Basketball

MASAC LEAGUE CHAMPIONS FIFTEEN CONSECUTIVE YEARS
NCAA TOURNAMENT FIFTEEN OF SEVENTEEN YEARS