Joyce
Brooks Travel
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Contact by phone, FAX or e-mail. Only require travel expenses, opportunity to offer book to audience. Honorarium negotiable.
You did such a great job for us!
We were so pleased with your presentation here at
Jacksonville Savings Bank last week. Your excellent delivery made your marvelous
experiences come to life, and we appreciated your sense of humor and your
passion for travel. Since the event, I have spoken to several attendees who
purchased your books, and all are enjoying them thoroughly!
It was a treat having Joyce Brooks as our luncheon speaker at the 2005 New York State Governor's Tourism Conference in Alexandria Bay on September 28, 2005. Her many tales of adventures, trials and tribulations kept our conference attendees spellbound, laughing, and longing to travel. Many of us realized how much we enjoyed being part of the tourism industry and a few of us even began planning our next great travel adventure. Very nice meeting you. I enjoyed all your stories and adventures. Marisa Finn Director Office of Special Events New York State Dept. of Economic Development Alabany, NY
"As a hotelier for over 30 years I have met people from all walks of life. Your keynote address at the 2005 NYS Governor's Tourism Conference was a great reminder of the diversity that exists in this world and how lucky we are to be Americans. Your down-to-earth nature, laugh-out-loud sense of humor and stories of perseverance were most rewarding and uplifting." Daniel C. Murphy, CHA
"Joyce Brooks is most entertaining. She provided helpful travel insights flavored with humor for our group. Joyce made each member of our 300+ crowd feel like they were experiencing her travels right along with her. The audience feedback has been incredible." Gina Ward
Comments from peers at Texas Authors Speak presentation:
I have had such positive feedback from everyone that attended your session.
You not only entertained us, but impressed us with all your knowledge and
travel experience. Thank you for being a part of our conference and
contributing to its success.
Sharon Murphy Vennen
Association Manager
Louisiana Bed and Breakfast Association
What an absolutely fabulous presentation! You ‘blew them away’ with all of your travel stories and experiences. They laughed, they applauded and they loved it. You are the “best of the best” in your field and the Cameron State Bank Elite Club is indeed fortunate to have had you as a speaker. Thank you for the honor and the privilege. You were just wonderful and everyone loved you! Please come back again! Brenda Fontenot
I have talked to so many of our attendees at the luncheon last Friday, and they are all expressing their delight in hearing your talk. Quite a few have told me they bought at least one of your books, and all have said your presentation was great. I am so glad you had this area on your travel schedule, and Peoples Bank had the opportunity to sponsor your visit. Catherine Y Ross
Joyce Brooks' life is a story of determination and motivation. Recently,
we were so pleased to have her speak at the regional bed & breakfast conference
here in St. Francisville, Louisiana.
"You were the perfect after dinner speaker - you kept
them all awake with your great stories and photos -and this is the first time
I saw this group give a standing ovation,
We were fortunate to be able to offer our members the
caliber of speakers such as you to address new concepts and key issues that
they needed to take back to their homes and offices around the state."
Daniel Mobley
President and CEO
Louisiana Travel Promotion Association
"Thank you for sharing your love of travel with our students. You a true inspiration to all. Your passion for what you do and love is refreshing. Thanks for helping to make our event a truly special evening." Heather Cochran
"Thank you so much for speaking at our "Sample The World" event. It's people like you who give us all courage to go after our dreams." Shara Brown
"Thanks so much for an entertaining and informative
presentation. You gave me several practical examples of how I can improve my
service to groups. I heard many positive comments from both beginners and
experienced CVB sales staff."
"Wow! What a great presentation. I want to express my
sincere appreciation and admiration for your outstanding presentation to the
members of the International Travel Club in St. Louis. The response to your
presentation, based on your world travel and experiences, was overwhelming.
You hit a nerve in more than 180 members in the audience. Many said this was
the best meeting ever, thanks to you. Not only were you an excellent speaker,
your talk was inspirational and caused a buzz of excitement. Your slides were
excellent and conveyed a reality beyond our expectations, stirring up some
wonderful memories."
Harold Grady
President
International Travel Club
St. Louis, MO
"I just wanted to send a very special "thanks" for sharing a bit of your life and stories with our North Dakota folks! It was a pleasure to host a fine writer and brilliant speaker here. Our people really enjoyed the education and the laughter of those moments that make travel an experience." Rox Erhardt
"Thank you for sharing your love of travel with our students. You a true inspiration to all. Your passion for what you do and love is refreshing. Thanks for helping to make our event a truly special evening." Heather Cochran
"Thank you so much for speaking at our "Sample The World" event. It's people like you who give us all courage to go after our dreams." Shara Brown
I am a student at SUNY Delhi, and I recently had the privilege to listen to you speak in Alexandria Bay regarding your travels.
I must tell you that I really enjoyed listening to your words regarding
your passion for travel and the stories that you shared. I am a travel
student, and I am looking to get involved in group travel. You gave me the
kind of guidance I was looking for and the inspiration to do what I want.
Jake Nowakowski
"I definitely recommend your program to other
libraries. Never before have I had so many program participants tell me how much
they enjoyed the evening presentation."
GUEST SPEAKER REFERENCES
Weatherford College
State
University of New York
Louisiana/Mississippi Bed and Breakfast Associations Home Star
Bank
Jacksonville Savings and Loan
Texas
Authors Speak
VOICE Annual Luncheon First National
Bank
Texas Municipal League Convention
Cameron State Bank Elite Club GO (Group Organizers) Convention
Brenda Fontenot
John Kloster Peoples
Bank
Randolph Bank and Trust
Grand Princess Cruise Ship International Travel Club Neal Chandler, Cruise Director Harold Grady, President Galveston, TX St. Louis, MO
New York State Governor's Conference Heritage Clubs International, Inc. Marisa Finn, Director George Aker, President Dept. of Economic Dev., Albany NY Reno, NV
Louisiana Travel Promotion Assn. Nebraska Division of Travel Daniel Mobley, Pres. & CEO Paula Bohaty, Group Travel Mgr. Baton Rouge. LA Lincoln, NE
Hastings/Adams Co. Visitors Bureau Clipper Cruise Lines Ann Rohan, Dr. Laurie LaChance, Lecturer Dr. Hasting, NE St. Louis, MO
Collette Vacations Creative Solutions Dan Sullivan, Pres. & CEO Mike Daly, Owner Pawtucket, RI Atlanta, GA
Westminister Presbyterian Church Victoria Public Library Harvey Herbst, Program Dr. Barton Hill, Librarian Austin, TX Victoria, TX
Copperas Cove Public Library Monroe Bank Peggy Fleet, Librarian Bill Bennett Copperas Cove, TX Bloomington, IN
Farmers and Merchants Bank Spirit Bank Tamara Reed Mary Franks Hannibal, MO Bristow, OK
Condon National Bank Security State Bank Mary Bilby Carroll Collins Coffeyville, KS Sidney, NE
Security State Bank Security State Bank Diana Toner Mary Nelson Cozad, NE Elwood, NE
First National Bank Farmers & Merchants Nat. Bank Linda Havelk Mary Jean Hagedorn Schuyler, NE West Point, NE
First Citizens Bank First Citizens Bank Jan Blackman Beth Hoppel Clarion, IA Osage, NE
First Citizens Bank First Citizens Bank Jan Faust Irene Huegel Charles City, IA New Hampton, IA
First Citizens Bank Iowa State Savings Bank Patty Paul Karla Hynes Mason City, IA Creston, IA
First Iowa State Bank Iowa Trust & Savings Bank Jackie Morehead Lois Reynolds Albia, IA Centerville, IA
Burlington Bank & Trust Citizens National Bank Renee Zaiser Judy Kircher Burlington, IA Clay Center & Concordia, KS
First National Bank & Trust Security First Bank Kate Evers Karen Geerson Fullerton, NE Gordon, NE
Security First Bank First Dakota Bank Pat Skinner Sandy Fechner Hay Springs, NE Wagner, SD
First Dakota Bank First Dakota Bank Sherry Gerlach Jane Pugh Parkston, SD Yankton, SD
First Dakota Bank Kanabec State Bank Janine Van Emmerik Patti Miller Salem, SD Mora, MN
State Bank of Long Lake Community Bank Sharon Clavin Mary Quast Long Lake, MN Winsted, MN
Eastwood Bank Winona National Bank Trudy Cresswell Darrell Monson Rochester, MN Winona, MN
First State Bank National Bank of Commerce Diane Sandwick Mary Berg Wabasha, MN Superior, WI
Bank of New Glarus Community State Bank Kaye Gmur Beth Quader New Glarus, WI Union Grove, WI
Sandridge Bank First National Bank Val White Amie Nicholson Highland, IN Brighton, MI
Southern Michigan Bank Peoples National Bank Carol Hughes Jackie Johnson Coldwater, MI Kewanee, IL
Clinton National Bank Hills Bank and Trust Gene Biermann Barb Colehour Clinton, IA Cedar Rapids, IA
Hills Bank and Trust City National Bank Larry Blake & Carol Kirkpatrick Charlotte Thompson Hills, IA Shenandoah, IA
Morrill and Janes Bank Grand Federal Bank Peggy LaCounte Patti Beth Anderson Hiawatha, KS Grove, OK
Peoples State Bank Bank of America Sherry Henning Janci Gettys Elkader, IA Austin, TX
Commercial Bank of Texas First Security Bank Stacy Borders Mary Harris Nacagdoches, TX Searcy, AR
Heber Springs State Bank First National Bank Patti Manville Ruth Rogers Heber Springs, AR Ash Flat, AR
First National Bank First Midwest Bank Sharon Hammond Rob Callahan Willow Springs/Licking/Houston, MO Poplar Bluff, MO
Phelps County Bank Mories County Bank Debbie Estey Kathy Scego Rolla, MO Owensville, MO
Progress Bank Eagle Bank Valeta Betz Helen Vigna Sullivan, MO Festus, MO
Washington State Bank Grinnell State Bank Margaret Stauffer Val Courter Washington, IA Grinnell, IA
Farmers Savings and Trust United Bank of Iowa Carolyn Kearns Amy Meseck Vinton, IA Schleswig, IA
Farmers Savings and Trust Audubon State Bank Cindy Blume Linda Koenig Traer, IA Audubon, IA
Nodaway Valley Bank Home National Bank Sherri McCoy Winnie Barber St. Joseph, MO Ponca City, OK
American National Bank Stutsman County State Bank Anne Davidson Deb Tompkins Terrell, TX Jamestown, ND
First State Bank of North Dakota Bank Center First Georgine Pollert Rox Erhardt LaMoure, ND Bismarck, ND
Garrison State Bank and Trust Dakota Western Bank Lori Harris Susan Berglund Garrison, ND Bowman, ND
American State Bank Austin Woman’s Club Patti Conlon Speaker Chairman Dickinson, ND Austin, TX |
Looking
for something new and innovative as a guest speaker for travel-interest groups,
Tourist Department meetings, clubs or schools?
As
a child on a farm and ranch in central Texas, she dreamed of seeing the world.
She realized this youthful fantasy Jan. 14, 2003, when she stepped on her
seventh continent – Antarctica. She also vowed at age nine that she would write
a book about her travels and her first book was published October, 2001,
followed by the second book September, 2003. The travel and book reality did not
come easily or quickly – she had lots of bumps in the road, and did not start
her traveling until she was past 45 and the first book was published at the age
of 68. Without the means of personal wealth, she managed to visit 116 countries
in just twenty years. Her inspiring tale is how to never lose sight of your
goal, told with a flair and good humor, displaying scenes from around the world
with her power point computer.
