My Phoenix Forum Tribute Toast to JoAnn Cadwell - GoFuckYourself.com

SteveLightspeed · 03-30-2008, 04:12 PM

Many people have asked me to post the tribute toast I wrote for JoAnn Cadwell , sorry I didn't have a chance sooner. This was from my heart.

--- For JoAnn

I want to say a few words about a very special person to all of us, who I?m sorry to announce has passed away this year. Many of us remember Joann Cadwell fondly by her industry nickname "Mama CCBill".

Joann was very proud of what this convention and its attendees have become. I remember talking to her once about how the Phoenix Forum compares to other conventions. Her response was "I don't care what anyone else does; I know how I want MY show to be!" And this IS her show! Year after year, Joann worked hard to build the Phoenix Forum into what you see here tonight. It isn't hard to see; her touches of class, caring, and generosity are all around us. The chocolate fountain, the snack shack, the etched bottles of Cristal? all these ideas came from her. She even asked the housekeeping staff here to push their service hours back so we could all sleep in, because she knew US so well!

I thought about what message Joann would ask me to convey to everyone on her behalf, and I think it would be this. "Don't take tomorrow for granted. Live your lives to the fullest. Start today." In that spirit, I want to call on each person here to make the most out of this weekend, and the people gathered around you. Make a new friend, enjoy time with old friends, and find new ways to help each other grow your businesses. Let's carry on her legacy and make this year's Phoenix Forum one that would make Joann proud!

So raise your glasses and help me say to Joann:

Thank you for all the things you did for us, and for everything we learned from you. We love you and we miss you. Rest in Peace, Mama CCBill.

st0ned · 03-30-2008, 04:14 PM

I had wondered who she was, now I know. Rest in peace JoAnn.

DutchTeenCash · 03-30-2008, 04:16 PM

great speech Steve

RIP JoAnn

03-30-2008, 04:19 PM

Great words Steve. Wish I could have been there to hear them in person.

Jman · 03-30-2008, 04:20 PM

Great speech Steve wish I was there to see it ;-)

Techie Media · 03-30-2008, 04:34 PM

Steve it was Great seeing you again, I enjoyed breakfast with you and ynot Bob, Brad (mojohost) you guys are always awesome. The speach was very well put together and very heart felt yet inspiring all at the same time. The words written here cannot express the emotions felt nearly as well as you did in person.....Very nicely done Steve.

Jim

sweetums · 03-30-2008, 04:37 PM

What a great pic of JoAnn...think she would have really liked being remembered so fondly

iheartbucks · 03-30-2008, 04:38 PM

nice speech!

Nikki_Licks · 03-30-2008, 05:33 PM

That was a very touching moment when you gave the tribute for JoAnn, Steve.

I still remember the first time she just stopped my wife and myself out of the blue to introduce herself and it seemed like we talked forever. She was a very special lady and will be missed deeply.

May she rest in peace......

Tat2Jr · 03-30-2008, 06:11 PM

Great speech, and as always a great show. It was nice hanging out with you on Wed. night.

RIP Joann!

JFK · 03-30-2008, 06:12 PM

Excellent tribute Steve , pleasure seeing you again my friend

punker barbie · 03-30-2008, 06:23 PM

tears were brought to my eyes when i heard ur speech. rest in peace.

GotGauge · 03-30-2008, 06:59 PM

Nice Speech Steve.
Very Moving Moment!

MandyBlake · 03-30-2008, 07:50 PM

that was very sweet/

SCOOTER · 03-30-2008, 08:15 PM

Nice Speech Steve.

I wish I would have been there to hear it.

Connor · 03-31-2008, 11:23 AM

Steve you did a great job with that speech, and it was obvious that it wasn't easy for you to step up there and do it. Was definitely from the heart... and very good words that I kept in mind throughout the show. I think it was a show that would have made her proud.

seeric · 03-31-2008, 11:35 AM

A very sweet woman. When I met her for the very first time she treated me like she had known me for 20 years, and looked into my eyes when she spoke to me. That is a rare quality. I believe I met her twice, and both times were identical moments.

Vanilla DeVille · 03-31-2008, 11:53 AM

Beautiful speech, Steve!! We miss you JoAnn!!

D Ghost · 03-31-2008, 11:56 AM

great speech!

Connor · 03-31-2008, 12:11 PM

Unfortunately I only caught the ending, it was dark, all that stuff, but this will give you an idea if you weren't there...

https://youtube.com/watch?v=NKTIjkfrjuA

12clicks · 03-31-2008, 12:12 PM

Steve,
that really was a great speech and wonderful moment.
a really nice reminder for Ron and Steph about just how well thought of their mother was and by so many.

Good seeing you again

C H R I S · 03-31-2008, 12:13 PM

Came from the heart.... I am sorry that I never met JoAnn

Rico · 03-31-2008, 12:54 PM

I recall having dinner several times with JoAnn and Frank and our small conversations here and there, during these last 6 years.

She will be missed.

Was a GOOD thing you did Steve and I am sure she appreciates it greatly.

Pulsebucks · 03-31-2008, 02:18 PM

Great stuff!

MeganS · 03-31-2008, 02:40 PM

Amazing speech!!!

It's a great tribute and something everyone really should follow! I am sure she would be proud =)

Megan

miss_jody · 03-31-2008, 02:48 PM

Beautiful speech!!!

Nice hangin with you Steve

Tanker · 03-31-2008, 02:54 PM

great speech I wish I was there

CCBill Paul · 03-31-2008, 03:16 PM

Thanks again Steve that was awesome of you definitely got me teary eyed!

jmk · 03-31-2008, 03:44 PM

Very sweet speech!

SleazyDream · 03-31-2008, 03:48 PM

well done.

Sebastian Sands · 03-31-2008, 03:52 PM

That was a great speech and well done.

RIP JoAnn

VikingMan · 03-31-2008, 04:06 PM

Did not have the pleasure of knowing her but your speech was a class act. Thank you for sharing.

Paolo · 04-01-2008, 09:29 AM

I was a very nice speach Steve. JoAnn was loved by many people.

Cheers again to JoAnn

Bunni 1 · 04-01-2008, 10:06 AM

It was a great speech for a very special lady. She will be missed.

Mickey_ · 04-01-2008, 10:35 AM

Nicely said, I am sorry I never got to meet her. Rest in Peace and may Ron and everyone else get all the support needed to get through these tough times.

AlienQ - BANNED FOR LIFE · 04-01-2008, 10:42 AM

Etched bottles of Cristal.

Thats nice

seeric · 04-01-2008, 04:41 PM

endless thread bumps for a lady who deserves to be on the front page.

03-30-2008, 04:12 PM	#1
SteveLightspeed Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lightspeedworld Posts: 7,940	My Phoenix Forum Tribute Toast to JoAnn Cadwell Many people have asked me to post the tribute toast I wrote for JoAnn Cadwell , sorry I didn't have a chance sooner. This was from my heart. --- For JoAnn I want to say a few words about a very special person to all of us, who I?m sorry to announce has passed away this year. Many of us remember Joann Cadwell fondly by her industry nickname "Mama CCBill". Joann was very proud of what this convention and its attendees have become. I remember talking to her once about how the Phoenix Forum compares to other conventions. Her response was "I don't care what anyone else does; I know how I want MY show to be!" And this IS her show! Year after year, Joann worked hard to build the Phoenix Forum into what you see here tonight. It isn't hard to see; her touches of class, caring, and generosity are all around us. The chocolate fountain, the snack shack, the etched bottles of Cristal? all these ideas came from her. She even asked the housekeeping staff here to push their service hours back so we could all sleep in, because she knew US so well! I thought about what message Joann would ask me to convey to everyone on her behalf, and I think it would be this. "Don't take tomorrow for granted. Live your lives to the fullest. Start today." In that spirit, I want to call on each person here to make the most out of this weekend, and the people gathered around you. Make a new friend, enjoy time with old friends, and find new ways to help each other grow your businesses. Let's carry on her legacy and make this year's Phoenix Forum one that would make Joann proud! So raise your glasses and help me say to Joann: Thank you for all the things you did for us, and for everything we learned from you. We love you and we miss you. Rest in Peace, Mama CCBill.

03-30-2008, 04:14 PM	#2
st0ned Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 8,437	I had wondered who she was, now I know. Rest in peace JoAnn. __________________ Conversion Sharks - 1,000+ adult dating offers, traffic management, and consistently high payouts. We will guarantee and beat your current EPC to win your dating traffic! Skype: ConversionSharks \|\| Email: info /@/ conversionsharks.com

03-30-2008, 04:16 PM	#3
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03-30-2008, 04:20 PM	#5
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03-30-2008, 04:34 PM	#6
Techie Media Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 3,092	Steve it was Great seeing you again, I enjoyed breakfast with you and ynot Bob, Brad (mojohost) you guys are always awesome. The speach was very well put together and very heart felt yet inspiring all at the same time. The words written here cannot express the emotions felt nearly as well as you did in person.....Very nicely done Steve. Jim __________________ sales [AT] techiemedia.com

03-30-2008, 04:19 PM	#4
shermo Guest Posts: n/a	Great words Steve. Wish I could have been there to hear them in person.

03-30-2008, 04:37 PM	#7
sweetums Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Icy Hellish Tundra Posts: 2,534	What a great pic of JoAnn...think she would have really liked being remembered so fondly __________________ ICQ: 114549321

03-30-2008, 04:38 PM	#8
iheartbucks Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 637	nice speech!

03-30-2008, 05:33 PM	#9
Nikki_Licks Confirmed User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Behind The Lens Posts: 6,323	That was a very touching moment when you gave the tribute for JoAnn, Steve. I still remember the first time she just stopped my wife and myself out of the blue to introduce herself and it seemed like we talked forever. She was a very special lady and will be missed deeply. May she rest in peace...... __________________ Amateur Content ICQ: 292 356 077

03-30-2008, 06:11 PM	#10
Tat2Jr Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Sunny California Posts: 4,882	Great speech, and as always a great show. It was nice hanging out with you on Wed. night. RIP Joann! __________________ NICHE MONEY >> Ass Worship • Panties • Solo Teen • Pantyhose Serving up exclusive fetish sites since 1997!

03-30-2008, 06:12 PM	#11
JFK FUBAR the ORIGINATOR Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: FUBARLAND Posts: 67,374	Excellent tribute Steve , pleasure seeing you again my friend __________________ FUBAR Webmasters - The FUBAR Times - FUBAR Webmasters Mobile - FUBARTV.XXX For promo opps contact jfk at fubarwebmasters dot com

03-30-2008, 06:23 PM	#12
punker barbie Meow Meow!!! Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 10,226	tears were brought to my eyes when i heard ur speech. rest in peace. __________________ Chaturbate Affiliate Support: [email protected]

03-30-2008, 06:59 PM	#13
GotGauge Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: USA Posts: 3,072	Nice Speech Steve. Very Moving Moment! __________________ ICQ 22264474 [email protected]

03-30-2008, 07:50 PM	#14
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03-30-2008, 08:15 PM	#15
SCOOTER Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,010	Nice Speech Steve. I wish I would have been there to hear it. __________________ Scooter [email protected]

03-31-2008, 11:23 AM	#16
Connor Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,294	Steve you did a great job with that speech, and it was obvious that it wasn't easy for you to step up there and do it. Was definitely from the heart... and very good words that I kept in mind throughout the show. I think it was a show that would have made her proud. __________________ YNOT v5 IS NOW LIVE! \| SEEN YNOT MAIL YET?

03-31-2008, 11:35 AM	#17
seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	A very sweet woman. When I met her for the very first time she treated me like she had known me for 20 years, and looked into my eyes when she spoke to me. That is a rare quality. I believe I met her twice, and both times were identical moments.

03-31-2008, 11:53 AM	#18
Vanilla DeVille Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona! Posts: 8,097	Beautiful speech, Steve!! We miss you JoAnn!! __________________ Kisses, Vanilla DeVille SKYPE: vanilladeville DeVilleDigital Twitter

03-31-2008, 11:56 AM	#19
D Ghost null Industry Role: Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,820	great speech!

03-31-2008, 12:11 PM	#20
Connor Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,294	Unfortunately I only caught the ending, it was dark, all that stuff, but this will give you an idea if you weren't there... https://youtube.com/watch?v=NKTIjkfrjuA __________________ YNOT v5 IS NOW LIVE! \| SEEN YNOT MAIL YET?

03-31-2008, 12:12 PM	#21
12clicks Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: God's right hand Posts: 19,789	Steve, that really was a great speech and wonderful moment. a really nice reminder for Ron and Steph about just how well thought of their mother was and by so many. Good seeing you again __________________ I'm not a dinosaur, I'm a crocodile. I've seen dinosaurs come and go and I'm left unimpressed.

03-31-2008, 12:13 PM	#22
C H R I S Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Marina Del Rey Posts: 10,842	Came from the heart.... I am sorry that I never met JoAnn __________________ C H R I S Retired Porn Veteran BH4L

03-31-2008, 12:54 PM	#23
Rico Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: mexico Posts: 1,271	I recall having dinner several times with JoAnn and Frank and our small conversations here and there, during these last 6 years. She will be missed. Was a GOOD thing you did Steve and I am sure she appreciates it greatly. __________________ °°panchodog.com°° °°100+ paysites!!°° °°katiefey°°°felicityfey°° °°kristinafey°°°& Andi Pink!°°

03-31-2008, 02:18 PM	#24
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03-31-2008, 02:40 PM	#25
MeganS Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cali Baby! Posts: 1,487	Amazing speech!!! It's a great tribute and something everyone really should follow! I am sure she would be proud =) Megan __________________ Megan S Broadcast, Licensing and DVD www.nmgmanagement.com

03-31-2008, 02:48 PM	#26
miss_jody Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 807	Beautiful speech!!! Nice hangin with you Steve

03-31-2008, 02:54 PM	#27
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03-31-2008, 03:16 PM	#28
CCBill Paul Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cardinal Nation Posts: 1,005	Thanks again Steve that was awesome of you definitely got me teary eyed! __________________ Paulk @ CCBill.com \| icq 248615940

03-31-2008, 03:44 PM	#29
jmk Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 5,391	Very sweet speech!

03-31-2008, 03:48 PM	#30
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03-31-2008, 03:52 PM	#31
Sebastian Sands Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ICQ: 211-417-740 Posts: 5,223	That was a great speech and well done. RIP JoAnn

03-31-2008, 04:06 PM	#32
VikingMan Exploiting human weakness Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: next to a salmon stream Posts: 6,531	Did not have the pleasure of knowing her but your speech was a class act. Thank you for sharing.

04-01-2008, 09:29 AM	#33
Paolo Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 491	I was a very nice speach Steve. JoAnn was loved by many people. Cheers again to JoAnn __________________ [

04-01-2008, 10:06 AM	#34
Bunni 1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 80	It was a great speech for a very special lady. She will be missed. __________________ Donna Buss Bunny Creatives ICQ/298754308

04-01-2008, 10:35 AM	#35
Mickey_ Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Worldwide Posts: 4,238	Nicely said, I am sorry I never got to meet her. Rest in Peace and may Ron and everyone else get all the support needed to get through these tough times. __________________ LifeSelector Affiliates - Make money today promoting the online porn of tomorrow. mb [at] lifeselector.com