Reviews
A sampling of compliments for Just Judy
(The bold green was added by Judy for emphasis.)
May 2017, from Art Scott, treasurer of Del Valle Fine Arts
From Elinor Cullen and Jo Ann Koopman, Del Valle Fine Arts; the first two quotes refer to a major redesign of the season brochure for 2016–17, the third quote refers to the 2017–18 brochure, and the fourth refers to a draft of the brochure for the 2020–21 season, now curtailed by Covid-19:
Hi Judy—
… We all at Del Valle Fine arts love your work (and I so appreciate your amazing patience and unfailing reliability and good humor), so I hope you’ll be willing to work with us on this new, evolving endeavor. …
Best, Elinor (12/15/15)
Dear Judy,
You have been so accommodating to our brochure committee and we have watched our comments transformed into a first-rate product. Thank you so much for your inspiration and talent. We appreciate all the work that you have done.
With best wishes,
Jo Ann (3/12/16)
Hi Judy—
Wow—success again! Such a good feeling to finally get things wrapped up for this upcoming season. … the great part is getting to work with you! I so appreciate your eye for detail, your aesthetic sensibility, and above all your patience and your responsiveness. You are the best!
Thank you so very much!
Elinor (4/26/17)
Hi Judy—
It is always a great pleasure working with you. You are always so responsive to our needs and so skillful in interpreting how best to convey our message. I am so sad that this year’s season had to be abandoned; it was a particularly good line-up of musicians and your brochure draft was one of my favorites. …
Elinor (6/16/20)
From Tim Szybalski, Western Hills Garden:
Thanks, Judy. The website is (almost) as beautiful as the garden right now. (4/6/16)
I have been very impressed with your understanding of our needs and the fast, responsive service. (8/14/17)
From Anne Coll, Music Teachers’ Assn. of California, Alameda County East Branch:
JUDY, THE FLYER LOOKS GREAT!!!!!!! I knew you’d figure out the best wording. …
Thank you so much for another fabulous flyer! …
Yours,
Anne (7/21/15)
From Dao Nguyen, Valley Dance Theatre, about dance programs:
Hi Judy!
Thank YOU! I know it’s a lot of details that you are so AWESOME at keeping straight!
Best,
Dao (5/23/15)
February 2009, from Walter Davies, owner of the LAST Factory
From the Livermore-Amador Symphony Association’s Carol Boster, referring to a special symphony logo and a new season brochure, and Denise Leddon, marketing chair:
Judy,
The layout is absolutely terrific—done by a genius in the field (you). The logo-changing from 50th season to A.P. Barnes 50th year is great …. You have done an amazing job.
Carol Boster (5/2/13)
Dear Judy, … Thank you for your dedication and great work. I’ve heard 2 different people say something along the lines, “I use Judy because I can count on her.” You know that is how we all feel about you! …
Denise (7/2/17)
Hi Judy,
Just taking time to say thank you for the efforts you have always put into our LAS website! It is always spot-on accurate shortly after any new developments arise for the symphony. We all rely on your precision. Thank you! …
We all feel the same way about you. It is a pleasure working with you. …
Denise (6/17/20)
From Jeff Eckart, Westbrae Nursery:
Judy, Great job on the website. I’ve been showing it around and it’s gotten rave reviews. Thanks again. Jeff (11/21/08)
Thanks Judy. I talked to a well known (in nursery land) consultant yesterday and he had very complimentary things to say about the web site. (7/4/09)
“…Finally, thanks are due to Judy Eckart for her excellent work converting a crude manuscript into a textbook.”—John White, in the Acknowledgments (page vi) of Science Appreciation: Introduction to Science Literacy, by John White and Michael Dennin, ©2008.
From Beryl Anderson, Tri-Valley Concervancy, about copy-edits for a newsletter:
Hi Judy,
You are AMAZING! You made wonderful suggestions, additions and catches as always! …
Thank you so very much for your time and help, Judy! …
Beryl Anderson (3/31/16)
From Lynn Rogan, Valley Dance Theatre, referring to various projects including programs for The Nutcracker:
Thanks, Judy, … I want you to know what a pleasure it has been to work with you. … I, for one, appreciate your wonderful work and willingness to adapt to the litany of voices chiming in with suggestions, corrections, etc. … thanks again for all you’ve done to help make the VDT so great. …
Lynn (6/8/08)
From Mandy Benson, California NOW, to other CA NOW staff members, sent with the Tri-Valley NOW chapter newsletter for 11/05 attached:
Hi …,
I’d like you to take a look at Tri-Valley’s current newsletter, edited by Judy Eckart. Every month Judy produces a fabulous, professional newsletter…. I have continually been impressed ….
Mandy (11/3/05)