Dear Steven:

On behalf of Anne Ford and the Board of Directors of the National Center for Learning Disabilities, I want to thank you for your generous contribution of a three-hour cruise for 280 around New York Harbor on The Star of New York for our fundraising Benefit on April 6, 2000. This year's event is shaping up to be our best ever, so we are especially delighted to have you on board.

Your support means so much to us and for the thousands of children and parents we serve - it helps us "be there" for them as their first and most powerful advocate. You also help us reach out to teachers and educators who are just as frustrated as the children they can't seem to reach. Through NCLD's workshops and seminars they're learning to recognize learning disabilities and to employ strategies with which others have found success.

I will be writing to you again after the Benefit to send you the souvenir program with Steven P. Salsberg, Esq./Queen of Hearts Cruises Inc. listed as one of our supporters.

Thanks again for you help.

Sincerely,
John Thompson
Assistant Director of Development
NCLD

From:
CUNY School of Law at Queens College
January 31, 2000

Dear Mr. Salsberg

I am writing to extend thanks of the entire community of the CUNY School of Law for your generousity in donating the use of your paddlewheel boat, "The Star," to the CUNY School of Law for our reunion on October 23, 1999.

We are deeply grateful that you charged only the cost of food for the event and donated all other costs, including but not limited to, taking the boat out and the services of the DJ.

Everyone enjoyed the event tremendously, which would have been impossible without your kindness.

Sincerely yours,
Dorothy M. Zellner
Director of Institutional Advancements/Publications

From:
Hudson River Park Alliance
July 19, 2000

Dear Steve:

As usual, I am delayed in my thanks. But they are heartfelt. You have been absolutely wonderful in your support of the Park and our efforts. This latest opportunity you gave us to use The Star during the Op-Sail Week was not only totally unexpected - it was fantastic. As you could tell by the turn-out, there were so many people who had been looking for a way to get out on the water and share some of the excitement - and you made it possible. We - both the Alliance and Friends of Hudson River Park -- we thrilled to be able to take your offer and make it ours. And what a great response!! Not only in taking up the invitations, but in the thanks we received afterwards. Everyone seemed to have a terrific time.

So for the record, many, many thanks. You and Debby and Lisa and all those who helped make the day such a success are terrific.

Now, I look forward to the Second Annual Hudson River Park Day, scheduled for Sunday, September 24, to repeat the great time you gave so many people last year. We will be in touch in the coming weeks.

Also, if there are ways in which the Friends of the Alliance can assist you in your endeavors, please do not hesitate to call me.

Thanks again. And please convey my thanks to your graet staff.

Sincerely,
Albert K. Butzel

Dear Mandy,
This short note is sent to thank you and your staff for all their help with the cruise on Friday, July 14th. In spite of the weather scaring off many paid and expectant customers, those that did make the trip expressed much pleasure with the evening. I'l sure the word of mouth will be fruitful and I'm already receiving inquiries regarding my next event.

The staff's professionalism, courtesy and willingness to help were easily evident and greatly appreciated. Special thanks should go out to Metal, who's relaxed and confident demeanor, transposed itself on my associatesand myself and allowed us to proceed with our evening, sans excess anxiety. She should be made aware of our deep gratitude.

I hope we will be able to produce events collaboratively in the future. Please be sure that a special thank you is made to Steven on our behalf. Without his benevolence our evening would not have been possible, and of course a thousand thanks to you for providing me with all i needed and desired throughout the process. It is greatly appreciated.

Respectfully yours,
Brian O.F. Peterkin

N.Y Lens

Celebration Sail

There are more ways than Op-Sail to enjoy New York's waterways. UJA - Federation's Young Leadership Division celebrated the beginning of summer aboard the Queen of Hearts, as 400 young professionals enjoyed a sundet cruise through the harbor and around the Statue of Liberty. The evening, said David Frankel, director of the division, was a celebration -- not only of summer but of another record breaking year: The Young Leadership and Young Trade divisions raised more than $2 million from 2,500 contributors. "our contributors," said Frankel, "understand all the good we can do with the tzedakah they contribute. We have much to celebrate."