........LETTERS FROM OUR CUSTOMERS
Dear Hansen's Little Store,
The Piedmont Hockey Association expresses our sincere thanks for your donation. Our Jamboree "Mini Superstars on Ice" was a huge success!
Light snow was falling and it was a balmy 22 degrees at the start of the Jamboree. Our community club was a bustle of activity as twelve teams from the Duluth area skated on our rink. Roughly 110 kids competed and had fun in our third annual Jamboree! We couldn't have done it without you! Your donation allowed us to put on a fantastic event. If our association can be of assistance to you, please don't hesitate to call. Again, the Piedmont Panthers say thank you!
PIEDMONT PANTER MITE 1 TEAMS AND FAMILIES - DULUTH, MN 02/10/12
Dear Hansen's Auto Service,
Thank you for donation 2 certificates for an oil change a $60 value to our 2012 Trust in Land event. Without your generosity our event would not be the same! We are so grateful for your support. Thanks again for you generous donation.
NORTHERN COMMUNITIES LAND TRUST - DULUTH, MN 02/14/2012
Dear Hansen's,
Thank you for the contribution of pottery to the American Association of University Women "Created Hear: Meet the Artists" Scholarship fundraiser. Thanks to you we were able to raise $4,000 to help advance equity for women through education.
THE DULUTH BRANCH OF AAUW - DULUTH, MN 11/15/2011
Dear Hansen's,
On behalf of the Udac organization and distinctively the artists of the Art Junction Program, we would like to thank you for your generous contribution to the "Lights, Camera, Auction!" fundraising event and celebration on October 20th, 2011. Due to your generous support, we were able to raise $4,800.00!
The evening was a sensation! The new art exhibit and slideshow: "Spanning a Decade" served as a visual testimony and tribute to the outstanding progress the Art Junction Program has made over the past 10 years.
We as Art Junction Coordinators are deeply moved and impressed with your efforts that made this first time fundraiser a memorable one. We look forward to plans for a "Lights, Camera, Auction-Take 2!" next year.
Once again, we appreciate your support for adults with disabilities and the arts!
Udac - Duluth, MN 10/27/2011
Dear Scott and Sue,
On behalf of our LSC Foundation Board of Directors, staff and scholarship students, thank you for the generous donation of Gas Cards, Gift Certificate and Mugs in support of the Lake Superior College Foundation 2011, 10th Annual Golf Outing. You are investing in the future through our community's youth!
LSC students often continue to live and work in our region, making your gift to the Foundation an investment in the community and our economic development. In our area, LSC students make up a significant percentage of the skilled workforce in health care, construction trades and aviation services.
We are grateful for you generous and thoughtful contribution in support of scholarships and students at Lake Superior College. Thank you again for your generous support!
Lake Superior College Foundation - Duluth, MN 10/19/2011
Dear Hansen's Auto Service,
Thank you for your generous in-kind donation of a gift certificate for a complete lube oil and filter change service at Hansen's Auto Service and for a pottery creation by Sue Hansen of Stone Acre Pottery. Your contributions help ensure the success and growth of the Society and its programs and projects both present and future. We value your commitment to the Society. This donation will be used to support the Society's event, "Art Unveiled".
St. Louis County Historical Society - Duluth, MN 09/20/2011
Dear Scott and Susan,
Thank you for supporting the University of Minnesota Duluth! Your giving, when combined with gifts from other alumni and friends, adds up to make a real difference. Annual giving has never been more important than it is today. Gifts support student scholarships and fellowships, faculty endowments, research, arts, athletics, and a variety of other areas at UMD. Your support makes a direct impact on our campus and helps to create opportunities that may have not otherwise been possible. Thank you for your generosity! You are a very important part of our community and we are truly grateful for the support we receive from alumni and friends.
University of Minnesota Duluth - Duluth, MN 08/30/2011
Dear Scott and Sue,
Thank you for your generous donation of gift certificates and potter for our school carnival. The school carnival was a huge success this year! It's because of businesses and people like you, that we are able to continue to give kids in our community an excelent education! Thanks again for your support.
St. Rose Home & School association - Duluth, MN - 07/15/2011
Dear Hansen's,
Thank you so much for your donation to the 24th Annual St. John's School Spring Benefit Dinner and Auction. Your generosity is an important contribution to the success! Thanks to your donation we raised close to $40,000.
The Kids, Families, and Faculty at St. John's sincerely appreciate your support of our school.
St. John's School - Duluth, MN - 04/08/2011
Dear Friend of Marshall,
Thank you for your donation to Game On!, Marshall School's 24th Annual Auction and Dinner.
The Marshall Auction and Dinner is one of the premier events of the year for our entire community. We are grateful for your contribution.
Your gift will help enhance Marshall's academic and co-curricular programs, support our talented faculty, and provide need-based financial aid. The excellence that defines our learning community would not exist without the generosity of parents, alumni, friends, and businesses.
We hope to see you at the auction on Friday, May 6, 2011! It will be a spectacular event with a fantastic meal and many unique items to bid on. Thank you for helping make this event a success.
Marshall School - Ann Elliott - Duluth, MN - 03/21/2011
Dear Sue,
Thank you for your support of the Toyland Express program during the Christmas season! Toyland Express was a resounding success, raising 7,377 toys, significantly exceeding our goal of 6,500 toys to give away to the less fortunate children in the greater Duluth area. Along with the toys that were given away, there were 302 bikes, 4,724 hats, gloves and scarves, and 832 articles of clothing. With these items, we were able to serve 1,786 families in need.
Your business was an influential leader throughout the Toyland Express campaign and we wouldn't have succeeded without the generous support of you and your employees.
All of us at The Salvation Army would like to extend our sincere thanks and congratulations to everyone in your company who contributed in any way to the Toyland Express program. Please tell them that their contributions resulted in a major success that they should all be proud of taking part in.
I believe that your participation in Toyland Express has set a new standard for social responsibility in our community, and you have set a powerful example that will inspire others to do the same.
It was a pleasure to work with you, and I look forward to working with you again on future Toyland Express campaigns. Thank you for your support of Toyland Express... You made a child's Christmas with come true!
The Salvation Army/Toyland Express - Duluth, MN - 01/13/2011
Dear Hansen's Auto Service,
The American Association of University Women's November 11th "Created Here: meet the Artists" scholarship fundraiser was extremely successful. Thank you for your part in advancing equity for women through education. Your generous donation and continued support is greatly appreciated! It's wonderful to have your representation at the actual event as well.
American Association of University Women - Duluth, MN - 11/23/2010
" Dear Mr. Hansen,
I wanted to thank you for your help with repairing the ignition on my old Buick recently. I hadn't expected you to be working on it yourself but certainly appreciated the fact that you did. Also, thanks so much for letting me take a peek into the steering column while it was apart. Now I know better than to try changing one myself; knowing that it takes special tools you have on hand. I will be happy to bring it to your shop. Your shop, store, and everything on the site are first class. I remember it didn't happen easily for you.
I was impressed with your help, the two fellows I met. First, Dan Mettner, who is from the original family that ran the station years ago. I remember it back when Paul Mettner was the owner. Also, your young Seaman (lonnie seaman, ASE TECH) was a helpful, friendly fellow. His dad and grandpa were a part of my life years ago.
Thanks again Scott. You have always struck me as a true gentleman."
Wilfred Makkela- Duluth, MN- 3/14/2008
" On Monday the 13th of August, I was involved in an accident on Trinity Road. It is my belief that there are more good people than bad. You proved me right. I asked for some help, so I could drive my car home; without hesitation you helped me. I made it home safely. Hoping your shop will continue to be successful. Thanks Again."
Mary Drobot - Duluth, MN
" Dear Hansen's Auto Service,
Just a note to show you how much we appreciate your prompt service and helping us out by fixing our brakes on our Dodge Caravan while visiting earlier this month. Your staff went above the call of duty! Thank You."
Laura Haddock
" Congratulations on your new beautiful service station. I want to thank you for servicing all of my cars-- Buick, Olds, Ford, Mercury, etc. About a month ago my son used my '94 Buick. As he drove up Rice Lake Road, my Buick broke apart-- the steering went and the Buick headed for the ditch. Happily, he was able to stop it before that happened. (At age 89, I won't be buying another car, ha!) Thank you for being there when I needed gas and repairs. Good luck in your new venture.
Dorothy Symons - Duluth, MN
" Scott--
Thank you so very much for getting Jason's truck in so fast for his new tires. He really appreciated the great, quick & friendly service he received and is very pleased with the results! Thanks again & see you at the games!
Craig & Michelle Smith - Duluth, MN
" Thank You! The world is a better place because of people like you!"
Bob Konu - Brookston, MN
" Scott, Sue, Ryan & Crew--
Thank you for hosting a great Grand Opening event and partnering on the E85 coupons. It was great to see such a huge turnout and hear the support of your loyal customers. We look forward to working with you again. Please let us know if we can be of assistance."
American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest - St. Paul, MN - 08/08/2007
" Dear Hansen's Auto Service:
The Lake Superior College Foundation applauds you for your efforts to care unselfishly for our cause. We are glad staying connected to our community is something you value.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for donating to this year's Golf Tournament Auction! Thanks in part to your generous donation of a free oil change and pottery, we expect our fundraiser will be a great success! Proceeds for our upcoming auction events fund the college's scholarship programs!"
Lake Superior College Foundation - Duluth, MN - 08/28/2008
THANK YOU!
On behalf of Bill Kinsley and his family they would like to thank you for the donation you made to his benefit. Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated. Thank You Again.
Bill Kinsley Benefit- Duluth, MN - 02/18/2009
Dear Ryan-
On behalf of all of us at the Lighthouse for the Blind, I would like to sincerely thank you for your support of the 2009 Duluth Lighthouse for the Blind Mardi Gras Gala. Your support insured not only a successful event, but helped raised much needed funds for our Low Vision programs. Thank you so much.
Lighthouse for the Blind - 03/10/2009
THANK YOU!
Thank you so much for your donation to the 22nd Annual St. John's School Spring Benefit Dinner and Auction. Your generosity is an important contribution to the success! The kids, families, and faculty at St. John's sincerely appreciate your support of our school. Thank You and God Bless.
St. John's School Spring Benefit Dinner Committee - 04/13/2009
Scott Hansen/Hansen's Auto Service:
On behalf of the Duluth Växjö Soccer Exchange, I would like to extend our gratitude for your support of our recent fundraising event - the DVSE Spaghetti Buffet and Silent Auction. Our event turned out to be such a success for our non-profit organization, and certainly you played a part in that success by your donation. Again, we appreciate your generous support of our program which provides and incredible opportunity for our area youth.
Shelly Schwarz DVSE - 05/20/2009
Station Manager:
Thank you for providing Non-Oxygenated Premium to qualified exempted vehicles! We want to thank dealers like you who are willing to go the extra mile for those of us who need non-oxygenated premium for our specialty cars. Thank you again for your support.
MSRA LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE- 06/17/2009
Dear Susan and Scott:
Thank you for your recent gift of $500 to UMD Athletics. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and your gift is important to our athletic programs. We hope you follow us into the next year as we challenge the best in the country. Our momentum from national and conference championships and NCAA playoffs will be a great foundation for this coming year.
On behalf of our coaches and student athletes, I want to thank you for your support.
Bob Nielsen Athletic Director- 09/08/2009
Thank You Hansen's!:
Thank you for participating in the 5th Annual Jaycee's golf outing. With your generosity and us partnering with SAHA (Superior Amateur Hockey Association) and Play It Again Sports, the Superior Jaycees was able to supply each new SAHA player (ages 8 and under) with a new starter equipment: the starter set includes breezers, elbow pads, gloves, shin pads, and an equipment bag. With SAHA waiving first year registration and the Jaycee's supplying the equipment we hope to spark a renewed interest in hockey for young boys and girls in our town. Remember a kid on ice is seldom in hot water!
Superior Jaycees Golf Committee- 09/17/2009
Thank You!:
On behalf of the cast and crew of this year's Public Schools Musical--Your'e a Good Man Charlie Brown, I would like to thank you for your kind contribution to our production. During this difficult economic time I understand the you have more ways to spend your hard earned money. As much of an experience in theater as this production is for our students, I also believe it is important for them to learn the business side of theater; as well as getting to know their community. So, once again, I thank you for being kind to those students that visited and I hope that you can join us for the show.
Matthew J Pursi--Technical Director, Denfeld High School 11/2/2009
To all at Hansen's Auto:
Thank you so much for always doing such a caring, honest, and wonderful job with our cars. Our family knows when we bring in our cars to you- only what has to be done will be done and done very well! We have passed the word on about the wonderful people and service at your shop to many of our family and friends. Keep up the great service! Thank you again-
Bonnie & Jim Castonguay 11/6/2009
Congratulations!:
I am pleased to inform you that your professional staff continues to meet the Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition Program standards established by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Again, congratulations on your achievement!
Denise Yingling Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition Program- 12/10/2009
Greetings!:
Thank you for your recent donation of a Lube, Oil, & Filter Certificate and Pottery to Northern Communities Land Trust. Trust in the Land is our biggest fundraising event of the year. It would not be successful without the generosity of community-minded people like you. We really appreciate your support of our affordable housing work.
Laura Seitz Northern Communities Land Trust- 1/25/2010
Dear Hansen's Auto Service:
114th Trans. Company would like to express our appreciation for your support of our holiday celebrations. Your commitment was very helpful in allowing us to achieve our goal.
Soldiers and Families of the 114th Trans. Company- 2/26/2010
Dear Friend of Marshall:
Thank you for your donation to Cabin Fever! Marshall School's 23rd Annual Auction & Dinner. Your gift will help enhance Marshall's academic and co-curricular programs, support our talented faculty, and provide need-based financial aid. The excellence that defines our learning community would not exist without the generosity of parents, alumni, friends, and businesses.
Shannon Hoffman Advancement Coordinator Marshall School- 03/30/2010
Dear Friend of the Rainbow Center:
Thank you for your generous donation and support. We could not make it without you.
The Rainbow Center- 03/31/2010
Dear Sue Hansen:
Thank you for taking the time to donate to the "Warm Yellow Light" fundraiser in memory of my son, Luke Hylden. This fundraiser was a very successful event which raised around $8,000 for the Miller Dwan Foundation's Turning Point campaign. The funds raised will be used to build an outpatient child and adolescent mental health facility. It will be a home-like facility away from the hospital campus and the hope is to give the kids the mental health care they need at the right time in a comfortable, wellness based atmosphere. Again thank you for your generous donation. It was very much appreciated.
Deb Davis Miller Dwan Foundation- 04/02/2010
Dear Hansen's Auto Service:
Thank you so much for your donation to the 23rd Annual St. John's School Spring Benefit Dinner and Auction. Your generosity is an important contribution to the success! Thanks to your donation we raised close to $37,000.
The Kids, Families, and Faculty at St. John's sincerely appreciate your support of our school. Thank You and God Bless.
St. John's School Spring Benefit Dinner Committee- 04/23/2010
Dear Hansen's Auto Service:
Thank you so much for donating the vase and contributing to our spaghetti dinner. Our event was a success. Thanks again for your contribution!
Student Health Information Management Association CSS- 05/06/2010
Hey there, Ryan.
You may or may not remember me, I'm the guy from Wisconsin that came in a week ago with the "blown wheel bearing" on the 06' GMC? Had the canoe on the truck............
Anyway, I just wanted to take a minute to thank you and the crew there for the awesome way I was treated at your service station. To be able to pull in without an appointment, out of the blue, and receive the service you folks' provided me will never be forgotten.
I was pretty desperate, but the manner in which you treated me was above and beyond anything I expected as I walked through your door. Not to mention the opportunity to "score" some pretty" stellar NASCAR tickets, that I wished I could have pulled off.
I simply want you to know that you and the staff at Hansen's made a unfortunate situation, a pleasure! If ever you need someone to provide a "testimonial" as to the service you can expect at your establishment, I'm your guy, and would be happy to to share my story. You fellas' got it going on, to be sure!! Hope you have great day, and next time I'm in the area I'll certainly take the time to say "hi". Again, on behalf of myself and my son, thanks. We really appreciated all you did that day for us.
Jeff Biertzer Arbor Vitae,Wi.- 06/24/2010
I just wanted to thank you all again for the excellent service we received. Our car broke down just outside your station on Monday 7/19. We were 4 hours from home and don't know anyone in the area. We were thankful & lucky to have found your repair shop! The employees were all very friendly & helpful and had our car fixed in a lot less time than we expected & for a fair price! Thank you all for making a bad situation so much better!
Susie Collins Waseca,MN.- 07/29/2010
