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LisaAnn
01-10-2007, 10:06 AM
Here's a link to the 2007 Trip Incentive

https://www.pamperedchef.com/repsonly/incentives/tciy.html

jrstephens
01-10-2007, 10:12 AM
Apirl 14th is our wedding anniversary. It would be awesome to leave on that day for a FREE cruise to celebrate!!!

klsnyder
01-10-2007, 10:13 AM
I am going for the cruise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dannyzmom
01-10-2007, 10:17 AM
Wow - DC is awesome!!!!! That is my goal!

pamperedchef_OK_LA_MS
01-10-2007, 10:17 AM
Here's a link to the 2007 Trip Incentive

https://www.pamperedchef.com/repsonly/incentives/tciy.html

I am new... haven't even received my kit yet... It should be here any day... I have a "rookie question." Level 2 is 56,000 points... How do you earn points? Through sales?? Thanks... I love this site.... It has answered so many questions I didn't even realize I had!!:)

PampMomof3
01-10-2007, 10:18 AM
London is my goal! 76,000!:eek:

klsnyder
01-10-2007, 10:18 AM
Wow - DC is awesome!!!!! That is my goal!
I live close to DC, so not intrested in that...and I did Europe last year...I need warmth!!!!!!!!!!!!!

klsnyder
01-10-2007, 10:19 AM
I am new... haven't even received my kit yet... It should be here any day... I have a "rookie question." Level 2 is 56,000 points... How do you earn points? Through sales?? Thanks... I love this site.... It has answered so many questions I didn't even realize I had!!:)
Go to CC and look at the rules. You earn points for sales, recruits, and promoting.

BethCooks4U
01-10-2007, 10:20 AM
You earn points through sales (1 point for every $1 in sales (DOUBLE in February this year) and recruiting. Last year we got 2000 for each new qualified consultant (new consultants also got the 2000 points when they qualified). We also got additional points when we promoted to the next director level. They haven't announced anything about points changing yet but we will know for sure soon.

dannyzmom
01-10-2007, 10:35 AM
2000 points for qualified recruits - found it on CC under the RULES section of the trip page

jrstephens
01-10-2007, 10:36 AM
I will have to more than double my sales for a trip. The GC would be great too for Level One. I was so close this year! Only if my recruit had qualified - she has become a KITNAPPER!!!

cajunchelle
01-10-2007, 10:36 AM
You earn points through sales (1 point for every $1 in sales (DOUBLE in February this year) and recruiting. Last year we got 2000 for each new qualified consultant (new consultants also got the 2000 points when they qualified). We also got additional points when we promoted to the next director level. They haven't announced anything about points changing yet but we will know for sure soon.


The point increase is under Rules on Consultant's Corner when you click on the trip incentive link

dollfangs
01-10-2007, 10:52 AM
DC for me. I have said for several years since I came back from DC that I wanted to take my kids when they are older. Well they will be 15 and 17 when this trip happens. God answers prayers. Now I just have to work and promote and get myself to DC.

pixel-_
01-10-2007, 10:53 AM
My Husband is more excited about the cruise than I am at this point....he made sure to get a pack of my business cards so that he can start passing them out to everyone he meets! He told me "We are going on that trip!!!!!"

Paige Dixon
01-10-2007, 11:11 AM
Is anyone else a bit disappointed with the trip announcements?

I've been on all of these vacations, and I've got to tell ya, they are all mediocre. The TPC event for D.C. is the National Zoo? Have you ever been to the National Zoo? I have been to zoos all over the world and have never been to a crappier zoo than the National Zoo in DC. The regular Level 3 trip is only 3 nights- that should be a Level 2 trip.

London: Level 3 is four nights. Do you realize how long it takes to get from the East Coast to London? Don't forget that you usually sleep away at least the first day adjusting to the time change. And they are throwing in $250 spending money which won't get you very far in London... The last time I visited London I took a 5 star trip and still vowed to never return.

Level 2: I've got to say, this is the best choice, but the cruise really only goes to Nassau, the other port is the Royal Carribean's private island. And what about those of us who earn TPC? Why don't they offer special treats on Level 2 for TPC earners?

I have no incentive to shoot for anything above the 52,000 points for Level 2. And absolutely no incentive for earning TPC, which is too bad because I'm nearly there already. Wouldn't it be cool to earn the trip by the end of February and then just coast along the rest of the year hanging out with the kids?

dannyzmom
01-10-2007, 11:21 AM
Is anyone else a bit disappointed with the trip announcements?

I've been on all of these vacations, and I've got to tell ya, they are all mediocre. The TPC event for D.C. is the National Zoo? Have you ever been to the National Zoo? I have been to zoos all over the world and have never been to a crappier zoo than the National Zoo in DC. The regular Level 3 trip is only 3 nights- that should be a Level 2 trip.

London: Level 3 is four nights. Do you realize how long it takes to get from the East Coast to London? Don't forget that you usually sleep away at least the first day adjusting to the time change. And they are throwing in $250 spending money which won't get you very far in London... The last time I visited London I took a 5 star trip and still vowed to never return.

Level 2: I've got to say, this is the best choice, but the cruise really only goes to Nassau, the other port is the Royal Carribean's private island. And what about those of us who earn TPC? Why don't they offer special treats on Level 2 for TPC earners?

I have no incentive to shoot for anything above the 52,000 points for Level 2. And absolutely no incentive for earning TPC, which is too bad because I'm nearly there already. Wouldn't it be cool to earn the trip by the end of February and then just coast along the rest of the year hanging out with the kids?


I am VERY excited about the trips.
I have been to DC and have always wanted to take my kids there as it is SUCH an educational vacation and we are a ver ypatriotic family so I think this will just reinforce for my kids why we are SO lucky to live in America. I am THRILLED that the special dinner event is at the Air & Space Museum - what a treat!!! And having traveled with PC - I know this will be TOP NOTCH.

The cruise -- on cruises they always have a special events JUST for the TPC earners - and again, TOP NOTCH everything for achievers. We got a huge balcony room last year on the cruise with Pampered Chef. I have cruised both WITH pampered chef and without PC and I'll tell ya - cruising with PC is the way to go!!

London I think is another amazing opportunity. I know from my sister-consultants that Vienna last year was incredible and it was only, I believe, 5 or 6 days...much like London. The tours they are offering and the events they have planned sound spectacular.

The bottom line for me is this -- I could NEVER afford to take these trips on our own...and Doris is offfering to send us on these trips and to pay our way. I won't look a gift horse in the mouth - I am so excited!!!

nickywsn
01-10-2007, 11:24 AM
I'm new and was wondering when does the points program start and stop. In other words, is it from Jan to Dec or when?

dannyzmom
01-10-2007, 11:29 AM
Jan 1st to Dec 31st of 2007

Paige Dixon
01-10-2007, 11:30 AM
Don't get me wrong- I do appreciate the freebie trips, but I've become accustomed to the fabulous trips PC usually offers.

I also don't see any indication that there is any special event for TPCers at Level 2. The cruise will be fabulous, not quite as great as last year's Level 3 I'm sure, but I'll probably add some Florida beach time and maybe a trip to the Keys to round it out.

Also, don't get me wrong, I also love DC, but doesn't this seem like a Level 2 trip? I love the Smithsonian and could spend weeks there alone, but the TPC event at the stinky, CROWDED, back in the 1970's era (can't see anything very well) National Zoo? Who in the world was the idiot that thought that up as a special event?

Paige Dixon
01-10-2007, 11:33 AM
Maybe we could get them to offer shipboard credit to TPC earners at Level 2 the way they did at Level 3 last year. That would absolutely be an incentive to earn TPC! If I remember correctly, TPC earners received $500 in shipboard credit (which would get some AWESOME land excursions although I can't really see spending $500 in one day in Nassau unless you took a helicopter tour) and an ice cream event. Anyone else want Level 2? Help me let them know we want shipboard credit for earning TPC!!!

chefjeanine
01-10-2007, 11:36 AM
but the TPC event at the stinky, CROWDED, back in the 1970's era (can't see anything very well) National Zoo? Who in the world was the idiot that thought that up as a special event?

Paige,

I laughed out loud when I read this line. Probably ten years ago, my husband and I were lucky enough to attend a special event at the National Zoo. It was a high ticket fundraiser (we got to go for FREE). It was at night and was wonderful. Fantastic food and the zoo is a different place after dark. It's an evening I'll always remember.:)

jenniferknapp
01-10-2007, 11:38 AM
Maybe we could get them to offer shipboard credit to TPC earners at Level 2 the way they did at Level 3 last year. That would absolutely be an incentive to earn TPC! If I remember correctly, TPC earners received $500 in shipboard credit (which would get some AWESOME land excursions although I can't really see spending $500 in one day in Nassau unless you took a helicopter tour) and an ice cream event. Anyone else want Level 2? Help me let them know we want shipboard credit for earning TPC!!!

Shipboard credit can be used in all of the on-board ships though....there are a lot of nice jewelry stores, I think that would be nice!!

Paige Dixon
01-10-2007, 11:38 AM
Paige,

I laughed out loud when I read this line. Probably ten years ago, my husband and I were lucky enough to attend a special event at the National Zoo. It was a high ticket fundraiser (we got to go for FREE). It was at night and was wonderful. Fantastic food and the zoo is a different place after dark. It's an evening I'll always remember.:)

Actually, the National Zoo is always free to everyone. That's one of the "perks" of our taxes. Once you visit, you'll wish they charged admission so they'd have some money to actually fix up the place.

pamperedgirl3
01-10-2007, 11:39 AM
I would LOVE the cruise, but we're trying to get pregnant & I don't think I would want to leave a baby (did it when my daughter was 11 months & I worried the whole time about being out of the country!). Same for London--I've always wanted to go, but kids are too small. I'm shooting for DC--I'd LOVE to take my parents with us. Maybe leave daughter with my sister--she'll only be 3. But I need to start recruiting! That & promoting will help with the points!

dannyzmom
01-10-2007, 11:40 AM
Don't get me wrong- I do appreciate the freebie trips, but I've become accustomed to the fabulous trips PC usually offers.

I also don't see any indication that there is any special event for TPCers at Level 2. The cruise will be fabulous, not quite as great as last year's Level 3 I'm sure, but I'll probably add some Florida beach time and maybe a trip to the Keys to round it out.

Also, don't get me wrong, I also love DC, but doesn't this seem like a Level 2 trip? I love the Smithsonian and could spend weeks there alone, but the TPC event at the stinky, CROWDED, back in the 1970's era (can't see anything very well) National Zoo? Who in the world was the idiot that thought that up as a special event?

Are you forgetting that the DC trip is for FOUR people, not two"? Definitely a level 3 incentive IMO

Paige Dixon
01-10-2007, 11:40 AM
Shipboard credit can be used in all of the on-board ships though....there are a lot of nice jewelry stores, I think that would be nice!!

You could play a whole lot of BINGO for $500!

dannyzmom
01-10-2007, 11:41 AM
Maybe we could get them to offer shipboard credit to TPC earners at Level 2 the way they did at Level 3 last year. That would absolutely be an incentive to earn TPC! If I remember correctly, TPC earners received $500 in shipboard credit (which would get some AWESOME land excursions although I can't really see spending $500 in one day in Nassau unless you took a helicopter tour) and an ice cream event. Anyone else want Level 2? Help me let them know we want shipboard credit for earning TPC!!!

Isn't getting jewelry and luggage an incetive for earning TPC? Look at all the positives - stop digging to find negatives. You also get FREE business cards cards, $360 supply credit - there are LOTS of reasons to still strive for TPC...even if you're not happy with the trips.

jenniferknapp
01-10-2007, 11:43 AM
You could play a whole lot of BINGO for $500!

Ohh yeah, we spent quite a bit of time in the casino!! haha

Paige Dixon
01-10-2007, 11:44 AM
Are you forgetting that the DC trip is for FOUR people, not two"? Definitely a level 3 incentive IMO

That's the first I heard that DC is for 4! Wow, that does make a difference! I love it when they include the family in the incentive. And as nice as Disney was, I always thought it was quite cheap for them to send us in the middle of summer when it's a heatwave! These dates should be perfect weather in DC.

nickywsn
01-10-2007, 11:44 AM
Thanks Carolyn!

cajunchelle
01-10-2007, 11:45 AM
That's the first I heard that DC is for 4! Wow, that does make a difference! I love it when they include the family in the incentive. And as nice as Disney was, I always thought it was quite cheap for them to send us in the middle of summer when it's a heatwave! These dates should be perfect weather in DC.


Do you have something NEGATIVE to say about EVERYTHING!!!!!

Paige Dixon
01-10-2007, 11:45 AM
Isn't getting jewelry and luggage an incetive for earning TPC? Look at all the positives - stop digging to find negatives. You also get FREE business cards cards, $360 supply credit - there are LOTS of reasons to still strive for TPC...even if you're not happy with the trips.

Yeah, I do like the business supplies, but my incentive for shooting for TPC has always been the perks at the trips. I have to admit that I'm a jewerly snob, so the PC jewerly just isn't my bag.

dannyzmom
01-10-2007, 11:46 AM
That's the first I heard that DC is for 4! Wow, that does make a difference! I love it when they include the family in the incentive. And as nice as Disney was, I always thought it was quite cheap for them to send us in the middle of summer when it's a heatwave! These dates should be perfect weather in DC.

They did Disney in the summer because it was a family-of-four trip and summer is the only time they know kids are out of school.

cajunchelle
01-10-2007, 11:48 AM
They did Disney in the summer because it was a family-of-four trip and summer is the only time they know kids are out of school.

Not to mention that it is more expensive in the summer months than April!

Paige Dixon
01-10-2007, 11:50 AM
They did Disney in the summer because it was a family-of-four trip and summer is the only time they know kids are out of school.


Oh, I had forgotten that the DC trip is in the summer, and I hadn't noticed or heard until you pointed it out that it was a trip for 4.

Don't get me wrong, I love DC- it has so much educational richness for adults and children. And jewerly snob as I am, I love the gems section of the Smithsonian- I could spend an entire day there alone!

Paige Dixon
01-10-2007, 11:52 AM
Not to mention that it is more expensive in the summer months than April!

Really? I had no idea it is more expensive. I went to college in FL and can distinctly remember how hot the summers are. I assumed that was the "off-season" when nobody in their right minds ventures outdoors!

Paige Dixon
01-10-2007, 11:55 AM
Do you have something NEGATIVE to say about EVERYTHING!!!!!

No! I'm always the one on this site helping to bring people up and offering suggestions for getting past booking slumps or helping with rude guests at shows.

The trip incentives are the carrot for me in Pampered Chef. Can't I offer myself to be picked up by the other members of this site when they offer disappointing trip incentives?

dannyzmom
01-10-2007, 11:59 AM
Really? I had no idea it is more expensive. I went to college in FL and can distinctly remember how hot the summers are. I assumed that was the "off-season" when nobody in their right minds ventures outdoors!

Nope - it's pricier in the summer because that's when everyone is out of school. They only run the Florida Resident specials in the summer.

dannyzmom
01-10-2007, 12:00 PM
No! I'm always the one on this site helping to bring people up and offering suggestions for getting past booking slumps or helping with rude guests at shows.

The trip incentives are the carrot for me in Pampered Chef. Can't I offer myself to be picked up by the other members of this site when they offer disappointing trip incentives?

We're trying to pick you up Paige - but if you'll read back up through the thread you'll see that every positive point someone mentions, you have a negative comeback.
I understand you feel the trips are a bit disappointing and I can respect that -- I remember the year they did Disney and I poo-poo'ed it because I live right here and can go to Disney whenever...but if you want us to help you see the positives, then ALLOW us to do so.

cajunchelle
01-10-2007, 12:04 PM
We're trying to pick you up Paige - but if you'll read back up through the thread you'll see that every positive point someone mentions, you have a negative comeback.
I understand you feel the trips are a bit disappointing and I can respect that -- I remember the year they did Disney and I poo-poo'ed it because I live right here and can go to Disney whenever...but if you want us to help you see the positives, then ALLOW us to do so.

:) good response!

Paige Dixon
01-10-2007, 12:11 PM
I will have to more than double my sales for a trip. The GC would be great too for Level One. I was so close this year! Only if my recruit had qualified - she has become a KITNAPPER!!!

Figure out how many points you want to earn.

Then make a recruiting/qualifying goal (smart to shoot for more recruits than qualifiers just to cushion for life).

Lets say you recruit 25 this year (that's only 2 per month plus one that just happens to come to you!) and you think you can help half (lets say 12) of them qualify. That would be 24,000 points right there!

So subtract 24,000 from your point goal, and divide the difference by 13 (12 months plus double points in Feb.) That's how much you need to submit in commissionable sales per month. Decide how many registries you want this year, figure an average for registry sales, and the difference is what you need in shows and online sales. Divide the sales goal by your show average to figure how many shows each month you need to submit. Then add a couple for a cushion each month in case a show is low or cancels, and overbook them in your calendar.

Paige Dixon
01-10-2007, 12:12 PM
My Husband is more excited about the cruise than I am at this point....he made sure to get a pack of my business cards so that he can start passing them out to everyone he meets! He told me "We are going on that trip!!!!!"

Be sure he finds you a few recruits!

dannyzmom
01-10-2007, 12:13 PM
I will have to more than double my sales for a trip. The GC would be great too for Level One. I was so close this year! Only if my recruit had qualified - she has become a KITNAPPER!!!

Figure out how many points you want to earn.

Then make a recruiting/qualifying goal (smart to shoot for more recruits than qualifiers just to cushion for life).

Lets say you recruit 25 this year (that's only 2 per month plus one that just happens to come to you!) and you think you can help half (lets say 12) of them qualify. That would be 24,000 points right there!

So subtract 24,000 from your point goal, and divide the difference by 13 (12 months plus double points in Feb.) That's how much you need to submit in commissionable sales per month. Decide how many registries you want this year, figure an average for registry sales, and the difference is what you need in shows and online sales. Divide the sales goal by your show average to figure how many shows each month you need to submit. Then add a couple for a cushion each month in case a show is low or cancels, and overbook them in your calendar.


What a GREAT formula for setting TANGIBLE goals -- thanks for sharing Paige!!

KimmyDarling
01-10-2007, 12:15 PM
Actually, the National Zoo is always free to everyone. That's one of the "perks" of our taxes. Once you visit, you'll wish they charged admission so they'd have some money to actually fix up the place.

Actually, there are very fancy, big-ticket events at the zoo all the time, and they're lovely.

With all due respect, Paige, I think it's a shame that you are compelled to speak so negatively about this year's trips on what would probably be a really exciting thread for so many of us to read today.

Paige Dixon
01-10-2007, 12:15 PM
I would LOVE the cruise, but we're trying to get pregnant & I don't think I would want to leave a baby (did it when my daughter was 11 months & I worried the whole time about being out of the country!). Same for London--I've always wanted to go, but kids are too small. I'm shooting for DC--I'd LOVE to take my parents with us. Maybe leave with my sister--she'll only be 3. But I need to start recruiting! That & promoting will help with the points!

Take the baby! Pampered Chef is about families!

Paige Dixon
01-10-2007, 12:23 PM
We're trying to pick you up Paige - but if you'll read back up through the thread you'll see that every positive point someone mentions, you have a negative comeback.
I understand you feel the trips are a bit disappointing and I can respect that -- I remember the year they did Disney and I poo-poo'ed it because I live right here and can go to Disney whenever...but if you want us to help you see the positives, then ALLOW us to do so.

OK, I read back through the whole thread, and I see Jennifer trying to help me back up by bantering with me about how fun we can make the cruise, but the rest I see in the threads that I wrote myself such as adding on Florida to the cruise or asking HO to offer TPC incentives at Level 2.

I'm not trying to burst anyone's enthusiasm for earning any of the levels, but isn't this forum designed so I can ***** about the disappointments without letting it trickle to my downline? I'm always there to offer a boost to almost every thread I read, and as you can see in my previous posts on this thread, I've tried to boost myself back up about this, too.

AJPratt
01-10-2007, 12:25 PM
QUESTION: I thought I read last year that no more than 50% of your points could come from recruiting. Is that still the case because I didn't see it anywhere, unless I missed it in the midst of my excitement.

And, I have to say, that I don't think Paige is being all that negative. She's just expressing her disappointment in the incentives this year compared to the trips she has taken in the past. I personally was shocked to see thast level 3 was only a few nights in England. You'll need a vacation from the vacation LOL!

But don't worry, she's a professional, she'll come around to cheer us all on! While I am trying to formulate a plan to go to London to see my family, I have to wonder if I should aim lower for something that would better suit us.

Paige Dixon
01-10-2007, 12:30 PM
QUESTION: I thought I read last year that no more than 50% of your points could come from recruiting. Is that still the case because I didn't see it anywhere, unless I missed it in the midst of my excitement.

And, I have to say, that I don't think Paige is being all that negative. She's just expressing her disappointment in the incentives this year compared to the trips she has taken in the past. I personally was shocked to see thast level 3 was only a few nights in England. You'll need a vacation from the vacation LOL!

But don't worry, she's a professional, she'll come around to cheer us all on! While I am trying to formulate a plan to go to London to see my family, I have to wonder if I should aim lower for something that would better suit us.


Thanks so much Anne, I can't tell you how much better you saying that makes me feel. And yes, shooting for Level 2 will make this a great year to do fun things with the kiddos rather than stressing too much about Pampered Chef points. I guess I'm disappointed because I had such a great plan to get so many points early in the year this year that I thought I'd be able to skate throught he latter half of the year on holiday sales/holiday recruiting alone and forego the stress. Perhaps shooting for Level 2 is truly a blessing and maybe this will be a very memorable year for my kids as we'll have more time to do regular fun things.

However, I can still want a TPC incentive at Level 2, right? Like $500 shipboard credit?!

pamperedchef_OK_LA_MS
01-10-2007, 12:34 PM
Oh thanks... I went to CC and got all of the rules!!!:)

Paige Dixon
01-10-2007, 01:24 PM
QUESTION: I thought I read last year that no more than 50% of your points could come from recruiting. Is that still the case because I didn't see it anywhere, unless I missed it in the midst of my excitement.

And, I have to say, that I don't think Paige is being all that negative. She's just expressing her disappointment in the incentives this year compared to the trips she has taken in the past. I personally was shocked to see thast level 3 was only a few nights in England. You'll need a vacation from the vacation LOL!

But don't worry, she's a professional, she'll come around to cheer us all on! While I am trying to formulate a plan to go to London to see my family, I have to wonder if I should aim lower for something that would better suit us.


PC is very good about letting you add on to the beginning or end or maybe even both beginning and end of the trips we earn. You could earn the trip and then add on to see your family. Do you need help figuring a plan to earn Level 3 or 4?

gilliandanielle
01-10-2007, 01:42 PM
I am so excited about the cruise!! I asked DH if he would want to bring the kids with or leave them home, and he said ditch 'em!! LOL! The baby will only be 10-11 months and the other kids will be 3 & 4. That doesn't sound like much of a vacation to me!!

Paige Dixon
01-10-2007, 01:46 PM
I went alone with my three kids last year (7,5,2) and it wasn't the same as a vacation before kids, but it was such a memorable family event that I wouldn't change a thing. One of the formal nights was on my birthday, so we all dressed up and they took me out for a fancy dinner in the dining room. Can't wait for Atlantis!!!!

lacychef
01-10-2007, 03:17 PM
I am so excited & determined to earn a trip this year! I don't give a darn WHERE we're going; I know that wherever we go with PC, it will be a vacation that we couldn't afford to take otherwise. I know there's no way in h*** that we could in our wildest dreams afford London, so that would be awesome! DC would be cool too.....and if I don't get quite to that level, I'm sure we can SETTLE for a cruise;) I just really hope I can have better luck with recruiting this year to help....

SillyChef
01-10-2007, 03:26 PM
My Husband is more excited about the cruise than I am at this point....he made sure to get a pack of my business cards so that he can start passing them out to everyone he meets! He told me "We are going on that trip!!!!!"

That is EXACTLY what my husband said about London. I just signed up in November and told my director that I would LOVE to got to London for free. And weird, here it is. So I am going to aim for that, and if I don't get it SOMETHING FREE is better than NOTHING! :D

D_Patel
01-10-2007, 03:34 PM
I agree the trips are not the best i have seen since signing with PC but , IT IS FREE !!!!!!!!! I know at my other job , i do not get rewarded for doing my job !!! Especially with a vacation that me and my man would have never been able to aford on our own !!!!!!!!!! Iam shooting for level 2, we want a FREE Vacation !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SillyChef
01-10-2007, 03:38 PM
Can you add your own days to it and stuff like that? Or is it a Take it or Leave it kinda deal?

ChefBeckyD
01-10-2007, 03:46 PM
QUESTION: I thought I read last year that no more than 50% of your points could come from recruiting. Is that still the case because I didn't see it anywhere, unless I missed it in the midst of my excitement.

And, I have to say, that I don't think Paige is being all that negative. She's just expressing her disappointment in the incentives this year compared to the trips she has taken in the past. I personally was shocked to see thast level 3 was only a few nights in England. You'll need a vacation from the vacation LOL!

But don't worry, she's a professional, she'll come around to cheer us all on! While I am trying to formulate a plan to go to London to see my family, I have to wonder if I should aim lower for something that would better suit us.

Anne - "Blessed are the peacemakers....";) Thanks for chiming in with those calming words!

AJPratt
01-10-2007, 03:46 PM
PC is very good about letting you add on to the beginning or end or maybe even both beginning and end of the trips we earn. You could earn the trip and then add on to see your family. Do you need help figuring a plan to earn Level 3 or 4?
I could use help with level 2 and 3! I would be thrilled to get either one! It would be HUGE for my husband.

AJPratt
01-10-2007, 03:48 PM
Anne - "Blessed are the peacemakers....";) Thanks for chiming in with those calming words!

That reminds me of Monty Python's "Blessed are the cheesemakers". LOL


Many times I have found myself in the same place as Paige, just looking for something and it being taken not in the spirit that it was meant.

ChefBeckyD
01-10-2007, 03:55 PM
That reminds me of Monty Python's "Blessed are the cheesemakers". LOL


Many times I have found myself in the same place as Paige, just looking for something and it being taken not in the spirit that it was meant.

I've been there too - and the harder you try to explain yourself - the more botched it seems to get! It's good to have someone else come along side and understand (and diffuse!). I just wanted you to know I appreciated your words.

pamperedgirl3
01-10-2007, 04:42 PM
I've been there too - and the harder you try to explain yourself - the more botched it seems to get! It's good to have someone else come along side and understand (and diffuse!). I just wanted you to know I appreciated your words.

I know what you mean! At a show last month I told everyone they could say how they knew the host if they wanted to & my host took it to mean that some people would be embarrassed to say how they knew her. I meant that if they were shy & just wanted to say their name, it would be ok. The more I tried to correct it, the worse it got! Not too bad though--she did book again off her show!

AJPratt
01-11-2007, 04:58 PM
I know what you mean! At a show last month I told everyone they could say how they knew the host if they wanted to & my host took it to mean that some people would be embarrassed to say how they knew her. I meant that if they were shy & just wanted to say their name, it would be ok. The more I tried to correct it, the worse it got! Not too bad though--she did book again off her show!
Did they meet her in adult book store or something? Why would people be embarrassed? Some people are just goofy.

thechefofnorthbend
01-11-2007, 05:40 PM
I know what you mean! At a show last month I told everyone they could say how they knew the host if they wanted to & my host took it to mean that some people would be embarrassed to say how they knew her. I meant that if they were shy & just wanted to say their name, it would be ok. The more I tried to correct it, the worse it got! Not too bad though--she did book again off her show!

I have had this problem, too in ther past. I figure, you know her well enough to come to her house, eat her food and order from her, can't you tell us how you know her??? Well...I solved that problem...

pletcherdee
01-11-2007, 06:03 PM
I have a rookie question. I haven't beenw ith TPC for a whol year yet, and failed to earn quite enough to earn any incentives last year--do the points that I DID earn just disappear? Or can they be rolled over to this year, or used for something else?? It's probably written somewhere, but I haven't seen it yet.

Thanks

rebeccastt
01-11-2007, 06:19 PM
Sorry. All the points you earned in 2006 are gone. Points begin Jan. 1 and go through Dec. 31st. No rollover. :(

ChefBeckyD
01-11-2007, 06:23 PM
Did they meet her in adult book store or something? Why would people be embarrassed? Some people are just goofy.

Maybe they were dancers at the same club together?:rolleyes:

Chozengirl
01-11-2007, 09:28 PM
London is my goal! 76,000!:eek:
Has anyone won the Level 3 trip before?
My husband is just baffled over it, he thinks there is no way I can make it.
I just wanna work hard enough to prove him wrong:mad:

heat123
01-11-2007, 10:18 PM
My Director Pampered Becky- made level 3 for Atlantis and I know it is possible, you just have to have alot of shows and recruiting helps a ton!

DebbieJ
01-11-2007, 10:32 PM
Yeah, I do like the business supplies, but my incentive for shooting for TPC has always been the perks at the trips. I have to admit that I'm a jewerly snob, so the PC jewerly just isn't my bag.

The TPC ring has been redesigned and it is GORGEOUS!!!!!!

I am going to strive for TPC in recruiting for this year--2 signed, 1 qualified, need to recruit and qualify 13 by May 31st. Think it can be done?!?!?!?

DebbieJ
01-11-2007, 10:34 PM
For the London trip, the brochure says you actually leave the day before, so it's not as short as you think.

DebbieJ
01-11-2007, 10:35 PM
Only 50% of your points can come from online orders. Remember all bruhaha over online ads last year?

Recruiting points are UNLIMITED!!!!

tlennhoff
01-11-2007, 11:15 PM
Only 50% of your points can come from online orders. Remember all bruhaha over online ads last year?

Recruiting points are UNLIMITED!!!!

To clarify - online orders are direct orders not orders placed online as part of a show.

lizcooks4u
01-12-2007, 01:04 AM
I am VERY excited about the trips.
I have been to DC and have always wanted to take my kids there as it is SUCH an educational vacation and we are a ver ypatriotic family so I think this will just reinforce for my kids why we are SO lucky to live in America. I am THRILLED that the special dinner event is at the Air & Space Museum - what a treat!!! And having traveled with PC - I know this will be TOP NOTCH.

The cruise -- on cruises they always have a special events JUST for the TPC earners - and again, TOP NOTCH everything for achievers. We got a huge balcony room last year on the cruise with Pampered Chef. I have cruised both WITH pampered chef and without PC and I'll tell ya - cruising with PC is the way to go!!

London I think is another amazing opportunity. I know from my sister-consultants that Vienna last year was incredible and it was only, I believe, 5 or 6 days...much like London. The tours they are offering and the events they have planned sound spectacular.

The bottom line for me is this -- I could NEVER afford to take these trips on our own...and Doris is offfering to send us on these trips and to pay our way. I won't look a gift horse in the mouth - I am so excited!!!

I"ve been to D.C too, finally went when Party Lite had their convention and knew I was getting out of PL so went sight seeing most of the meetings instead!!!

I'm always up for a trip, free is even better when it's thru something like PC; unfortunately where I work my regular job may have a very difficult time getting off, but I would never put down anything my PC group has set up for us !!!

Just my 2 cents worth!

Liz

gilliandanielle
01-12-2007, 02:43 AM
Do I get the recruiting points if they qualify before going inactive, but go inactive before the end of the year? I have a few SS's that aren't going to make it (I know that sounds negative but I am ready to bless and release once I squeeze the points out of them!) and I can get them to qualify, but actually stick with PC isn't looking so good!

DebbieJ
01-12-2007, 03:21 AM
As long as they qualify before going inactive, you get 2000 points.

MGG
01-12-2007, 05:17 AM
What are the different TPC categories? I think I understood from a previous post that for recruiting you need 15 qualified--why by May? I thought it was by Nationals in July. Does the person I recruited in Nov count towards this or do I need to start over?
Thanks
Marisol

jwpamp
01-12-2007, 09:51 AM
What are the different TPC categories? I think I understood from a previous post that for recruiting you need 15 qualified--why by May? I thought it was by Nationals in July. Does the person I recruited in Nov count towards this or do I need to start over?
Thanks
Marisol

TPC period runs June 1-May 31 every year. The November recruit counts. See the Consultant's Incentive tab > TPC > My TPC Calculator under Consultant's Corner for your total to date.

TPC Categories are Personal Sales ($55,000), Personal Recruits (15), Developing Directors (3), 1st Line Sales ($350,000), Overall Sales ($1 Million), Balanced Business ($45,000 personal sales, 1 director developed and 12 personal recruits)

ChefinHarmony
01-12-2007, 12:52 PM
I'm with Lacy on this one - I am so pumped to win a trip with PC that I really didn't care where it was!! I was mentally aiming for Level 3 (without even knowing) but now I want Level 2!! I shared it with my Hubby and he's tickled too. He has always been supportive, but now he wants to win the trip! I think we will AIM for London (a DREAM), but when I hit the cruise be thrilled!! I actually thought Level 2 was really nice compared to last years.
Joanne

AJPratt
01-12-2007, 01:02 PM
TPC period runs June 1-May 31 every year. The November recruit counts. See the Consultant's Incentive tab > TPC > My TPC Calculator under Consultant's Corner for your total to date.

TPC Categories are Personal Sales ($55,000), Personal Recruits (15), Developing Directors (3), 1st Line Sales ($350,000), Overall Sales ($1 Million), Balanced Business ($45,000 personal sales, 1 director developed and 12 personal recruits)

OK... I never really paid attention to this before because I didn't think I could do it. I recruited someone in June of 2006. She did 2 shows and went inactive. She is ready to get started again. If she does the 2 more and qualifies, will she count for TPC? I know I lost the 2000 points for the trip, but what about TPC?

gilliandanielle
01-12-2007, 01:05 PM
I don't think she counts...the full rules for TPC are up on CC because it runs through May...

pamperedalf
01-12-2007, 01:06 PM
Okay I was excited about the cruise but a little disappointed when they announced level 3 & 4, Then reexcited when they announced anyone could earn level 4.
However a free trip is a free trip & if I earn a trip I am going on it and will make the best of it. When we earn level 3 we will go to London, notice I said when positive thinking....

I am in love w/ the new TPC ring, that was just what I wanted, for me the other ring was just not me.

While sitting in the airport yesterday waiting for my delayed flight I started figuring the #'s I need and how many shows a month to make level 4, & how many recruits I need. Aim high, knowing there is a possibility you won't get it. I would be perfectly happy w/ the cruise. Can't wait to see where my biz goes this year!

AJPratt
01-12-2007, 01:08 PM
OK... I never really paid attention to this before because I didn't think I could do it. I recruited someone in June of 2006. She did 2 shows and went inactive. She is ready to get started again. If she does the 2 more and qualifies, will she count for TPC? I know I lost the 2000 points for the trip, but what about TPC?
Nevermind! I just read the rules. If they go inactive, they do not count. Oh well!

pamperedgirl3
01-12-2007, 01:48 PM
Anne, she can still help you get directorship!

gilliandanielle
01-12-2007, 02:33 PM
Shw can help get directorship- which is another 3000 points!!

lacychef
01-12-2007, 03:33 PM
Shw can help get directorship- which is another 3000 points!!
OMG:eek: I forgot about that!!

CAmomCookin4U
01-12-2007, 09:53 PM
PC is very good about letting you add on to the beginning or end or maybe even both beginning and end of the trips we earn. You could earn the trip and then add on to see your family. Do you need help figuring a plan to earn Level 3 or 4?
Can you earn one level but, take a loweer level if that's what you want?
I of course wnat the top level but we are all Supposed to Dream HUGE:D
Love your plan though it sure makes any level easier to realize. Hopefully 2007 will be the year that I earn my First PC Pampering Trip:D

jwpamp
01-12-2007, 09:58 PM
Can you earn one level but, take a loweer level if that's what you want?
I of course wnat the top level but we are all Supposed to Dream HUGE:D
Love your plan though it sure makes any level easier to realize. Hopefully 2007 will be the year that I earn my First PC Pampering Trip:D
Yep! You can take the level 2 trip if you would rather do the cruise than Washington DC (which is a trip for 4) or London.

fruit76loop
01-12-2007, 10:52 PM
Here I come!!!

I was so thrilled about the trip announcement that everyone at every level can earn the top trip! :D We are already making plans to go to Paris as well!! YIPEEE!!!:D One of my good friends (Duska Mills, for those of you at Leadership, she is the one that got special recognition on stage for being the only person in PC history to totally skip Advanced Director...she was a Director December 1 and a Senior Director January 1) earned Level 3 Atlantis TWICE with her points but wasn't eligible for Level 4...so we were glad to hear that we could both earn Level 4 this year!!!:D

It was great meeting the few Cheffers I did. I didn't see many buttons...thought I would see more!

fruit76loop
01-12-2007, 11:00 PM
Has anyone won the Level 3 trip before?
My husband is just baffled over it, he thinks there is no way I can make it.
I just wanna work hard enough to prove him wrong:mad:


It is definately possible!!! I earned Level 3 to go to Vienna and Atlantis. It comes down to working a consistent business and sharing the opportunity!!

I earned Vienna even having my son April 19 (C-section) during the earning period!! That's right, I had a baby and still earned the Premier Level Trip! And I am excited to be going to Atlantis this year. I earned 89,000 points this year so I am definately aiming for Level 4 for London!!! I also plan to earn the trip as Advanced Director instead of Director!!!

Another secret...psssttt...:D :D :rolleyes: :D :D .PACK FEBRUARY as full as you can get it!!! If you have a $10,000 month, that is 20,000 points in 1 month!! Allow for cancellations as well!! I always book 13-15 shows in February. The past two years I have had from $8000-$9000 months and that sets you up to earn a trip! Remember that for every qualified recruit you get 2000 points and you also get 3000 points for promoting to Director or promoting Directors!!

fruit76loop
01-12-2007, 11:03 PM
Can you add your own days to it and stuff like that? Or is it a Take it or Leave it kinda deal?
Sorry this is my 3rd post in a row...but I keep seeing questions I have to answer!!

You can definatly add your own days on...PC will fly you in up to a week before the start of the trip or up to a week after!!! We have already decided we will be hitting Paris as well as London!!!:D :D

AJPratt
01-12-2007, 11:26 PM
OMG:eek: I forgot about that!!
Me too! I have to get her going!

gilliandanielle
01-12-2007, 11:29 PM
It is a nice "bonus" to not only get the recruiting points but to get the director points too!!

lacychef
01-13-2007, 09:13 AM
It is a nice "bonus" to not only get the recruiting points but to get the director points too!!

No kidding! Yet another reason to promote...:)

PCGINA
01-13-2007, 12:26 PM
I am in love w/ the new TPC ring, that was just what I wanted, for me the other ring was just not me.



I'm with you Amanda ~

I love the new ring. So - I am working on TPC in recruiting for July. My SD asked me which trip I was going to work towards and I told here that all I wanted was the ring - she reminded me that if I earned the ring ~ I would earn a trip as well LOL!!! I would take whatever trip came along with it - graciously of course.:D

I have been to London, and DC and most of the Carribean islands ... BUT ~ I am addicted to sunshine, ships and being pampered ~ so a cruise it will be...