Patrick Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Hello,Thank you for visiting KarateForums.com.It was on this day 10 years ago that Heidi joined the staff of KarateForums.com. 8 years, 1 month and 2 days of this she has spent as a Sensei. To put this in perspective, KarateForums.com itself has been online for 12 years, 3 weeks and 6 days.We have had many great staff members over the years here, but none who have been involved with our team for this long. It is a very rare circumstance, not just for our community, not just for online communities have I have managed, but for any online community period. Very rare.It is a testament to Heidi's dedicated service to this community and her efforts in holding up the standards that we have. You don't remain on board for as long as Heidi has without quality, consistency, strength of character, humility, humor and determination and that is what Heidi has demonstrated over the past 10 years.There is a lot of things that any member can see. Her posts, both the number of them (5,543 - fourth among all members), and what she contributes through them. But what you may not see is what I've seen over the past 10 years, the things that happen behind the scenes.Heidi has been a great supporter of this community and of me and I am grateful for that. You don't build something like this, you don't create an atmosphere like this, without people like Heidi, great team players who can help with the things that must be done to make it so. It doesn't just happen by itself. Through her contributions here, I feel confident in saying that Heidi has helped thousands and thousands of people (maybe more). Directly with her posts, indirectly with her efforts in helping to foster a community where they would be welcome.Thank you, Heidi. Thank you for being a great member of my team for so long, for supporting me and for being a friend. I appreciate you.Everyone, please join me in congratulating Heidi and offering any thoughts that you may have regarding her, your interactions with her and her posts on this community.Thank you for reading.Sincerely,Patrick Patrick O'Keefe - KarateForums.com AdministratorHave a suggestion or a bit of feedback relating to KarateForums.com? Please contact me!KarateForums.com Articles - KarateForums.com Awards - Member of the Month - User Guidelines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Congrats on your 10 years as staff with KF.In the time I've been here, I've grown to trust you, depend on you, listen to you, and to learn from you across the board.You've earned my respect, and in time, I pray that I'll be able to follow your examples across the board.Here's to another 10 years!!Thank you for all you do!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupin1 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Great job, Heidi. You've been a wonderful example and have taught me a lot in the few years I've been here. We're all so lucky that you give so much of your time and effort to helping us.Looking forward to ten more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastelander Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Congratulations and thanks, Heidi! Kishimoto-Di | 2014-Present | Sensei: Ulf KarlssonShorin-Ryu/Shinkoten Karate | 2010-Present: Yondan, Renshi | Sensei: Richard Poage (RIP), Jeff Allred (RIP)Shuri-Ryu | 2006-2010: Sankyu | Sensei: Joey Johnston, Joe Walker (RIP)Judo | 2007-2010: Gokyu | Sensei: Joe Walker (RIP), Ramon Rivera (RIP), Adrian RiveraIllinois Practical Karate | International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harkon72 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Congratulations and well done Heidi, you are an inspiration to us all! Look to the far mountain and see all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittbullJudoka Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Congratulations, that's quite a feat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Well done. If you believe in an ideal. You don't own it ; it owns you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Congrats, Heidi! You set such a great example for us all to follow, and I've learned a lot from you. Thanks for all you've done for KF! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Congrats Heidi "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps1 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Congratulations Heidi!! Thanks for helping keep the community a good one! "It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenius." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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