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Dan, thats very interesting that you bring that up. When I was applying for jobs/internships during college, I always followed up an interview with a hand written note thanking the interviewer for their time. Each time I received an offer, they said they were blown away (in a good way) that I took the time to mail them this. they were impressed. (whether it helped or not, i have no idea)
to add to it, I was in downtown DC one afternoon for a late lunch with people, having taken off from work a few hours since I maxed my PTO. My boss then contacted me, saying I needed to hurry and drive from DC (whitehouse area) to Herndon (Dulles Airport) because she needed me to explain a contract to her and sign some papers.....ALL THROUGH TEXT.
I texted her back asking if I could call her to discuss, and she continued texting me saying texting was fine and she couldnt talk. I found it incredibly unprofessional and quite frankly it pissed me off.
end / my "im still at work and MNF is coming on quick rant"
to add to it, I was in downtown DC one afternoon for a late lunch with people, having taken off from work a few hours since I maxed my PTO. My boss then contacted me, saying I needed to hurry and drive from DC (whitehouse area) to Herndon (Dulles Airport) because she needed me to explain a contract to her and sign some papers.....ALL THROUGH TEXT.
I texted her back asking if I could call her to discuss, and she continued texting me saying texting was fine and she couldnt talk. I found it incredibly unprofessional and quite frankly it pissed me off.
end / my "im still at work and MNF is coming on quick rant"
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Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
"Spirit of Competition" Awards Dinner
Honoring Land Speed Legend
Craig Breedlove
Wednesday, October 19th
5:30 - 9:30 PM
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Craig Breedlove – the first person to exceed 400, 500, and 600 miles per hour on land* – will receive the fourth annual Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum “Spirit of Competition” Award at a dinner at the Museum on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011. Breedlove joins drivers Mario Andretti, Janet Guthrie, and John Fitch as a Simeone Museum Award recipient.
Fifty years ago, Breedlove, determined to bring the land speed record back to the United States, began building his "Spirit of America" jet-powered car in his father's garage. On August 5th, 1963, he piloted the Spirit of America to a two-way average of over 407 mph on the salt flats of Bonneville in Utah. A year later, he broke through the 500 mph barrier, but destroyed his car in the process, and narrowly escaped serious injury. He returned in 1965 with a new car, the Sonic I, and went 600.601 mph – making him the first person to exceed 400, 500 and 600 mph on land.
Shortly before exceeding 600 mph in November, 1965, Breedlove set 23 international speed records – including averaging 150 mph for 12 hours -* co-driving the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe (CSX2287) that is one of the star displays at the Simeone Museum.
Menu
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
Herb Crusted Tenderloin of Beef with Béarnaise Sauce
Chicken Stuffed with Asparagus, Roasted Peppers and Smoked Gouda Cheese
Tortellini with Sundried Tomatoes, Shallots and Cream Sauce
Grilled Vegetables
Long Grain and Wild Rice
Desserts and Coffee
Open Bar with Liquor, Wine and Beer
Tickets for the presentation and dinner are $150 each, two for $275. You may also reserve a full table of 8 for $1000.
Tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, October 12th.
Please order online here.
Or, call (215) 365-7233 and place your order with Amanda Bartley.
*
"Spirit of Competition" Awards Dinner
Honoring Land Speed Legend
Craig Breedlove
Wednesday, October 19th
5:30 - 9:30 PM
*
Craig Breedlove – the first person to exceed 400, 500, and 600 miles per hour on land* – will receive the fourth annual Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum “Spirit of Competition” Award at a dinner at the Museum on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011. Breedlove joins drivers Mario Andretti, Janet Guthrie, and John Fitch as a Simeone Museum Award recipient.
Fifty years ago, Breedlove, determined to bring the land speed record back to the United States, began building his "Spirit of America" jet-powered car in his father's garage. On August 5th, 1963, he piloted the Spirit of America to a two-way average of over 407 mph on the salt flats of Bonneville in Utah. A year later, he broke through the 500 mph barrier, but destroyed his car in the process, and narrowly escaped serious injury. He returned in 1965 with a new car, the Sonic I, and went 600.601 mph – making him the first person to exceed 400, 500 and 600 mph on land.
Shortly before exceeding 600 mph in November, 1965, Breedlove set 23 international speed records – including averaging 150 mph for 12 hours -* co-driving the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe (CSX2287) that is one of the star displays at the Simeone Museum.
Menu
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
Herb Crusted Tenderloin of Beef with Béarnaise Sauce
Chicken Stuffed with Asparagus, Roasted Peppers and Smoked Gouda Cheese
Tortellini with Sundried Tomatoes, Shallots and Cream Sauce
Grilled Vegetables
Long Grain and Wild Rice
Desserts and Coffee
Open Bar with Liquor, Wine and Beer
Tickets for the presentation and dinner are $150 each, two for $275. You may also reserve a full table of 8 for $1000.
Tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, October 12th.
Please order online here.
Or, call (215) 365-7233 and place your order with Amanda Bartley.
*
Thats some funny ish, B.
Can we do it Caturday?
I'm out for the schattenbaum event on the 21-22 of Oct. Going to run Nov 5-6 with them instead so I don't have to use any vacation days. My Octoberfest of track days has taken a little detour.