Testimonials about Easy Fundraising with Mickman Brothers Program

At the end of each season we ask each of our customers for feedback on our Wreath Fundraising Program. Listed below are some of the results from our January 2009 Survey:

• 99% were happy with the variety of products offered by our Fundraiser.
• 66% made use of the Video Tutorials which we offer on our website.
• 97.1% of our customers rated their overall experience with Mickman Brothers positively.
• 94.8% used our Sales aids and were happy with their effectiveness.
• 97.5% were happy with the level and quality of service they received from our customer service team.

Hear what some of our customers are saying about about our Wreath Fundraising Program.

Our favorite testimonial:

Please read what our customers have to say about us and our Fundraising Program. These testimonials are listed in the order in which they were received; the most recent testimonial is the first one.

I have been doing fundraising for 35 years. Never, and I do mean never, have I ever found a company that made it so easy to run a program as Mickman.

Even a 1st timer would have a successful campaign because of your marketing and planning materials.

You have taken a family tradition and made a lot of things possible for a lot of organizations by the money they raised.

The new products are great, and the home delivery line is even better (some apartments don't allow door wreaths).

Looking forward to working with you for many years to come.

We have enjoyed selling your wreaths since 1997. Last year we did not participate because of Hurricane Katrina. Our school was flooded and we were not able to reorganize our scout troop until January. 90% of our members were flooded out of their homes.

Thank you for the price reduction to kick off our fundraiser and continue our relationship for years to come.

Thank you! This was our first 'out-of-the-facility' fundraiser, and it was the easiest and the best! You all really made it easy and realistic for us to accomplish. We will truly do this again next year. Please sign us up for the early start and delivery. Thank you just does not seem to quite be enough, but what else could I say? The wreaths are spectacular, we loved having the shipping option, and of course the ease of the whole program is fantastic!!!!

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

...Thanks for all your help you have given me these past few years with the wreath fundraiser; it has been a great pleasure. Your website and fundraiser tools helped make it go so much easier. Don't change anything, just keep making it better as you always do!!

Thanks for working with Troop 70, and many other youth groups and helping to make it possible for us to have a unique and worthwhile program.

p.s. The wreath sale will help us earn money for a trip to Japan this summer.

Just a quick note to let you know how pleased that we were with your incredible product, and customer service. I have never been involved with an easier fundraising project...EVER...

What a professional and dedicated company. We look forward to working with you all again during the next holiday season...

Click below to see full letter & John Mickman's reply!

Dear Mickman Brothers,
I have just completed your survey on your products and potential new products. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for our amazingly successful fundraiser for Boy Scout Troop 1501, Springfield, Virginia during the 2005 holiday season.

I had done a limited fundraiser with your company in Pennsylvania in 2003, and was impressed with your product. When I received your fund raising packet, I took it to the Boy Scout Troop that my son belongs to here in Virginia. The committee voted to do the fundraiser with the profits all being designated for new troop equipment. I set a goal of $1000. Since this was a first time fundraiser for this troop, I felt that was an attainable goal.

Well, your product was a great seller! We held sales at the Church that sponsors the troop after services on two Sundays. We also purchased a table at the Church Bazaar and sold wreaths. Additionally, the Scouts sold to families and friends. The troop goal was surpassed and we took in over $2500 in profit for the troop! Our troop was able to purchase 5 troop tents, troop cooking gear, tables, tarps, canopies, and other much needed equipment for our growing troop. We are still using the money to purchase equipment, which is really needed now that our troop has just gained 20 new scouts!

The most important reason I am writing this letter is to personally thank Susan Ablan for her amazing customer service for our troop.

Susan saved the day and made our fundraiser a great success when it could have ended in confusion and frustration. She surpassed all our customer service expectations with her actions and assistance. Please give her our thanks and let her know we will be continuing our recommendation of Mickman's Fundraisers to everyone we know. We look forward to our next fundraiser with Mickman's and hope we will be seeing some of the new products you are considering adding to your product line.

Sincerely,

Cathy H

I have been so impressed with your family's story, and the unbelievable service from your staff.
I want you to know that Dusty has been so great to work with --- she made my decision to Chair this fundraiser a very pleasant one.

I find it amazing that your family has created a business to grow and support itself, while giving to many the opportunity to grow and support their causes at the same time. Everybody WINS!!! ...at the risk of sounding cliché... In this cut-throat world we live in, it is absolutely refreshing to deal with a company like yours!

Please tell your whole family thank you!! ...and Merry Christmas!!

I wanted to extend a Special Thank you to you and your team. Our small 4-H Club had an excellent outcome for our second year of working with you. Twelve youth, after expenses and honoring sponsors, came away with $500.00. These funds are a great asset to our 4-H Club.

Sue Wurd was exceptional. Her attention to detail and availability to me were critical to our outcome.

Betty Jo, YOU ARE THE BEST!

And also my favorite customer service person in all of "Mickman-Land!"
- Just because I have only dealt with you. I am sure your entire team is wonderful.

Troop 47 Salutes YOU!

When I decided to use your company for our dance studio's Christmas fundraiser, I'll have to admit I was pretty nervous.

...I'm writing today to tell you that we were very pleased with what we received. The wreaths and sprays were just beautiful. We live in a very dry climate, so the greenery was nothing like what we are familiar with here.
We felt like we definitely got what we paid for. We are expecting to be able to sell even more next year now that our friends and relatives have seen your product. What a relief it was for me when the fundraiser worked out so well. My fears were all unwarranted!

Thanks to you for all your help this year. Everyone loved the excellent products. We will definitely be back next year.

Have a great new year!

...I would like to take this time to say thank you for the beautiful job on the wreaths and sprays. They arrived in great condition...the packing of the wreaths with the use of the tubes prevented any damage to the wreaths, and the smell was wonderful upon opening the cartons.

I received many complements on your wreaths and sprays and realized that we should have ordered an additional 25 or more for customers who wanted extras. (Another organization in town was also selling wreaths, but their price and quality did not compare to the ones the Boy Scouts had sold from your company.)

Selling your wreaths and sprays was an excellent first-time fundraiser for our Boy Scout Troop and they were will received by all. The group made a larger profit than we had originally anticipated.

Just wanted to let you know how highly we think of your wreath fundraising program. We received our order exactly on time and our buyers were so pleased with the products. We heard so many comments about how the wreaths (and everything else) were so much nicer than expected.
Our profits were $500 +/- than we had planned and we still had people asking for more. We have already decided to do your fundraiser again next fall!

Thanks again for the great service and the beautiful products. We look forward to working with you again next year.

Our Troop recently completed its fifth annual fundraiser selling Mickman Brothers wreaths and door sprays. And once again, our efforts were successful, especially considering that ours is a small Troop....

The materials you send are professional, concise, clear and accurate. In those few times I have needed to call your office for one reason or another, everyone has been friendly, knowledgeable and responsive. I cannot imagine how you could possibly make a fundraising sale any easier for the organization involved.

Moreover, your product is terrific. Each and every wreath and spray we sell arrives fresh, is packed will...the counts are accurate...and the shipment always arrives precisely when you promised it...

While viewing (your website), I saw your testimonial page. I noticed you exclusively have testimonials from those selling your products but none from the end customer receiving the product.

I would like you to know that I purchased my first two wreaths from Kyle's Cub Scout Pack two years ago...How pleasantly surprised I was at the quality of your wreaths. They're beautiful, the aroma makes opening my front door a pleasure, and it dropped almost no needles. It lasted so long, it was still green when I finally took it down in the middle of January.

Last year, I not only ordered again for my mother and myself, but I also ordered some to be shipped to family members out of state. All said they were nicest wreaths and garlands they've ever had. Thanks so much for consistently providing such high quality products!