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[Pampered Laura]

Do you guys know everything already, or do you need info?! :)
PS: I did NOT trip or fall on stage :o , and I met Janice (YOU ARE SO CUTE!)! Didn't have my cheffer pin, and couldnt hear the crowd because my ears were ringing being dizzy... but I lived! I plan to promote again by National Conference. :eek:
Leadership was a-m-a-z-i-n-g.

Anyone need info about anything they've heard?? :D

[gilliandanielle]

Discontinued list and March host special seem to be the blank info!!

[Pampered Laura]

March Host special:
60% off Ultimate Mandoline OR Cutting Board w/ Measuring Cups

[gilliandanielle]

There is a thread about the discontined products...can you verify that the list is correct??

[Pampered Laura]

Disc. list coming... just a minute....

[gilliandanielle]

You are awesome!!

[Pampered Laura]

First of all, the restyled stuff looks very nice = everything is black and sleek!
Veggie peeler (restyled)
Kitchen Shears (restyled)
Julienne peeler (restyled)
Lemon Zester/scorer (restyled)
v shaped cutter (restyled)
Cooks corer (restyled)
quickut paring knives (set of 3)
Silicone oven mitt
mini fluted pan
parchment paper (restyled box!)
cake stencil set (updated to "plate stencil kit", very cool!)
Scalloped Bread tube :(
cranberry handy scraper (now in artichoke)
sbrc (obviously)
sbrc spanish ""
kids apron/hat set
kids cookie making set (eng and spanish)
warm me up set for two
tiles napkin set
tiles reversable runner
Tool turn about (now in black, spins better, holds 10 lbs of tools!!!!)
tiles reversable placemat set
beaded napkin rings
glitter table runner
tassel napkin rings
glitter napkin set
adjustable scoop (restyled)
easy opener, cranberry
twixit colors pack
kitchen towel set (the white ones)
stripe & tile kitchen towel set (restyled w/new colors)
hand lotion - lemon rosemary, now available in set only
micro towels (colors changed)
sink fizz
COFFEE (reg and decaf) :(
and TEA :(

[ChefSheryl]

Hi,
Can you share more about the recruiting promo and the new Super Starter program?

Thank you,
Sheryl

[Pampered Laura]

something I thought was really cool is that they're upgrading the way they pack stoneware. Gonna be surrounded in what looks like egg cartons - designed to suspend the product within the package. VERY cool!

[Pampered Laura]

The recruiting program and new consultant program is VERY detailed... do you need specifics? It's literally a whole packet of info :)

[gilliandanielle]

Thank you SO much!!

April host special? Sorry! I knew I forgot something!

[jrstephens]

Has anyone compared the other list to see if it agrees with this one. It looks like it to me but that is just from glancing not actually comparing it. I am at work and need to actually work!:eek:

[Pampered Laura]

April host special:
60% off CARAFE Or.... the NEW Trifle Bowl. :)

[dollfangs]

Is there any kind of a promo for new recruits? Also, they said that there was going to be an announcement about the wedding registry. Anything on this?

[thechefofnorthbend]

BWAWAWAWAAHAHAAAAA [evil laugh] :D

I'm kind of sorry to see all this fun end, now that leadership is over. Its been exillerating chasing down all the good (not-supposed-to-know-till-later) juicy information, and getting to know everyone on a "emergency" type level!!

[Pampered Laura]

Oooh... dunno if you guys got this or not... but the 2 shows submitted on Dec 1-15 earned you the cover product - the new Trifle Bowl. You guys, it's SO AMAZING.
It's three pieces. The bowl part can be used seperately than the stand, and it comes with a LID. And... the stand/lid nests inside the bowl for easy storage. SO TOTALLY AWESOME and a steal at only $39.

[mbh06]

Coffee, tea... NOOO!!! and why did they keep the disposable napkins???

[gilliandanielle]

The lid looked like a giant prep bowl lid, is that right??

[mbh06]

Very excited about the new kit, triffle bowl, and now the stoneware packaging!!!

[mbh06]

I am so glad I've gotten all the details before I have to be at the hospital in the morning (4:30am!!!) Now I can't wait for change over info...

[PampMomof3]

I am so glad I've gotten all the details before I have to be at the hospital in the morning (4:30am!!!) Now I can't wait for change over info...


What for?:confused:

[jrstephens]

What is the product for the $500 Feb Show?

[thechefofnorthbend]

What for?:confused:

She is having a baby!!!

[gilliandanielle]

I forgot!! Congrats on the baby and good luck!!

[mbh06]

Having my second son in the morning! He will be born around 8am. I am having a c-section.

[gilliandanielle]

Any word on when we can earn the mid season stuff?

[PampMomof3]

That's what I thought but I Seriously have 7 woman around me that are pregnant and are popping them out month after month! I thought it was just in my brain!:rolleyes:

[thechefofnorthbend]

Having my second son in the morning! He will be born around 8am. I am having a c-section.

Okay everone!!! At 8am tomorrow morning, please bow your heads and say a prayer for mbh06 and her new wonderful gift, 2nd baby!! Then go and kiss all your kids for her too!! :p

[Pampered Laura]

Wedding registry launched the National Campaign.

Modern Bride: Feb/March issue avail now & April/May issue avail March 13.
theknot.com: banner ad in January,Feb, March, and April
Martha Stewart Weddings Winter issue - Dec 23rd or later AND Spring Issue avail April 2.
Brides.com: Banner ad in Jan, Feb, March, April.

Also wedding registries will feature a "Well Stocked Kitchen" list, made available to couples when they register. They can "click all" on the list with one button ($3600 in products).
Four product collections are prominently featured online. Cookware, cutlery, stoneware and simple additions. Major upgrades to photography.

[Pampered Laura]

The lid looked like a giant prep bowl lid, is that right??
Yep! Great description!

[gilliandanielle]

Cool! I was worried the lid was going to be too flimsy!!

[Pampered Laura]

Coffee, tea... NOOO!!! and why did they keep the disposable napkins???
LOL no idea. That was a question being whispered. ;)

[Marg]

For us Canadians, the Feb promo is submit $550 in sales and receive the microfibre dish cloth (not in the catalogue) for free. It will also be the Apr guest special.

[thechefofnorthbend]

Cool! I was worried the lid was going to be too flimsy!!

I have a trifle bowl from the 50's and the lid is glass with a small glass ball at the top. I was hoping that this bowl would be slightly more classy and have a glass lid, but for durability, cant blame them, we are going to be hauling this thig around for the next couple of months...LOL

[gilliandanielle]

Thank you so much for the CONFIRMED info Laura!! I would hate to call my customers and tell them that something is discontinued from a rumor!!

[Pampered Laura]

oh ya... new consultants will have a "Charter host" gift available to their first few hosts (forgot the number at the moment). Choice of Soap or Red Trivet!

[Pampered Laura]

Need to go through more of my packets and paperwork (and unFRY my brain...). I can't remember for the life of me anything regarding the mid-season products (how to earn them I mean, I know what they are) or the $500 show for Feb thing.

[gilliandanielle]

Thanks Laura!!

[Pampered Laura]

they have a whole packet of info/training/materials/customer care connections for us to use for the Deep Covered Baker 30 minute chicken! It's it's own mini-theme show now!!!! :D

[Pampered Laura]

LOTS of new Customer Connection emails going to be available to us too. Even one about the new kit! :)

[thechefofnorthbend]

SO much info, not enough coffee to keep me awake to process THOUSANDS of CS posts within the last 3 days!! :eek: WOW!!!

[Pampered Laura]

tell me about it. My brain is so over-processed at the moment!! LOL

[PampMomof3]

Okay, I'm leaving for 3 hours tonight, NO MORE talking until I return! I don't want to have to read through 15 pages of ONE thread!;)

[PampMomof3]

Hey Laura,

Do think a consultant should sign now or wait until after January 22nd?:confused:

[thechefofnorthbend]

Okay, I'm leaving for 3 hours tonight, NO MORE talking until I return! I don't want to have to read through 15 pages of ONE thread!;)

Can we add TiVO to this site by chance?? How AWESOME would that be??? :D

[PampMomof3]

Can we add TiVO to this site by chance?? How AWESOME would that be??? :D

Okay, I would be TOTALLY addicted to that feature!:p

[letscook04]

Thanks Laura for the update!!:)

[Pampered Laura]

Hey Laura,

Do think a consultant should sign now or wait until after January 22nd?:confused:
You know what... I'm giving my fence-sitters the choice. The kit is $90 now vs $155 later. Depends whether your new recruits want to choose PC$$ or products chosen for them.
Definately do not wait to get them excited. The whole theme was "THE CHOICE IS YOURS". Give them that, and see what choice they make! :D

[Pampered Laura]

But... do NOT sign someone up under the new consultant kit program until they have their first 6 shows BOOKED. The program begins the DAY they recieve their kit! 30 days/90 days to earn all that PC CASH! This new program will help eliminate kit-nappers I think!

A huge deal was "sell the dream, not the deal". I need to do a lot of changing the way I recruit based on that major statement from the Home Office!

[ljcole7469]

Hey Laura, is there a list somewhere of what is coming for products in the new consultant SS kit? Thanks for any info...cant wait to get it out there.

[tracim]

Does anyonne know what month and what we have to do to earn the midseason products

[BethCooks4U]

Tell us about Pampered Partner Plus!!

[MissChef]

yes! Pampered Partner Plus!!!! Pleae Do tell!
Thanks!

[Cindycooks]

yes Pampered Partner Plus - and I want to know what all is in the kit. Please!!!!

[letscook04]

Oh yes, Pampered Partner Plus! I totally forgot about that!:D

[SilverCeladon]

Thanks so much Laura for all the information. I haven't signed yet but I will sign and start getting my bookings in order now. Now, what do I get if I have 6 bookings? Can 1 or 2 of them be catalog shows?

[Kathytnt]

Catalog shows count as bookings

[Cindycooks]

Silver Celadon - host your own show - have an Open House - if it does really well, split it into two shows.

[jrstephens]

Okay, I'm leaving for 3 hours tonight, NO MORE talking until I return! I don't want to have to read through 15 pages of ONE thread!;)

I tried telling people this the other night and they did not listen to me!! When I had to go to sleep!!:D :eek:

[PamperChefCarol]

Oooh... dunno if you guys got this or not... but the 2 shows submitted on Dec 1-15 earned you the cover product - the new Trifle Bowl. You guys, it's SO AMAZING.
It's three pieces. The bowl part can be used seperately than the stand, and it comes with a LID. And... the stand/lid nests inside the bowl for easy storage. SO TOTALLY AWESOME and a steal at only $39.

This triffle bowl is totally captivating my imagination.

The bowl comes off the pedestal (the stand)?? Does that mean I could use the stand part as an elevated cake plate??? I am so loving this item without even laying eyes on it. That and the fact that I get it FREE!!!

My December sucked, but I am so glad that I hung in there and scrounged up enough to submit 3 little shows.

Triffle bowl.. I know you are out there somewhere, being packed as I type... can't wait to meet you.

[heat123]

This triffle bowl is totally captivating my imagination.

The bowl comes off the pedestal (the stand)?? Does that mean I could use the stand part as an elevated cake plate??? I am so loving this item without even laying eyes on it. That and the fact that I get it FREE!!!

My December sucked, but I am so glad that I hung in there and scrounged up enough to submit 3 little shows.

Triffle bowl.. I know you are out there somewhere, being packed as I type... can't wait to meet you.
Me too! I cannot wait to get mine! I have always wanted one to make pretty desserts but never got around to buying one! Now I can!

[Jilleysue]

HEHEHEHE, Cant' wait

[PampMomof3]

Okay, I seriously thought this thread would be longer! Thank you guys for not getting it too out of hand. I now need to look at the others!

I can't wait for my trifle bowl either!:D

[gilliandanielle]

Any official word about when we get the trifle bowl? With all the changeover stuff?? I didn't earn any sellathon stuff, so I am hanging onto the one thing I get!!

[jenniferknapp]

This triffle bowl is totally captivating my imagination.

The bowl comes off the pedestal (the stand)?? Does that mean I could use the stand part as an elevated cake plate??? I am so loving this item without even laying eyes on it. That and the fact that I get it FREE!!!

My December sucked, but I am so glad that I hung in there and scrounged up enough to submit 3 little shows.

Triffle bowl.. I know you are out there somewhere, being packed as I type... can't wait to meet you.

My mom was just asking me tonight if I can use the pedestal as an elevated cake plate...I am hoping so!!

[pamperedharriet]

Can't wait to hear more, Pampered Partner Plus, and whatever else Laura has to share with us. Probably needs a good nights sleep before she posts more.

Thanks to all!

[chefann]

Nothing yet on when we can order the mid-season stuff - probably March or April.

Pampered Partner Plus is a browser-based Java program (for all you nerds out there). I asked one of the tech guys if there would be a Mac version voming out. He said that: "It's Java, so it should run on a Mac, but we haven't tested it yet. So officially Macs aren't supported - YET." Love that YET - they're aware that we're out here and want a Mac version. HOORAY!!!!!

[chefann]

BTW-- Leadership was AWESOME!!! I just walked in the door. Thanks to everyone who sent me a thank you note. I just don't have time to reply to all of them individually. And sorry that I didn't call Gillian today with an update - had to get lunch and get to the airport, ya know.

And there were a bunch of us on the plane. The pilot welcomed the "Pantry Chef ladies" during his welcome speech. :D

[pamperedharriet]

Welcome back, Ann and for calling info in to Gillian for us!

[tlennhoff]

BTW-- Leadership was AWESOME!!! I just walked in the door. Thanks to everyone who sent me a thank you note. I just don't have time to reply to all of them individually. And sorry that I didn't call Gillian today with an update - had to get lunch and get to the airport, ya know.

Welcome back and thanks for calling Gillian so we all had the scoop.

[rebeccastt]

And there were a bunch of us on the plane. The pilot welcomed the "Pantry Chef ladies" during his welcome speech. :D


HILARIOUS!!!!!!!

By the way Ann, I guess I'm not enough of a tech geek (like I thought I was), but can we still put in orders on our laptops at the host's home even if they do not have internet access? Does it look like it will be pretty savvy? Does it look better in the layout/design? I'm so curious I can hardly stand it.

[Jilleysue]

THANKS ANN! THANK YOU! It was much fun finding out. It was great. We all felt like we were there.

[chefann]

HILARIOUS!!!!!!!

By the way Ann, I guess I'm not enough of a tech geek (like I thought I was), but can we still put in orders on our laptops at the host's home even if they do not have internet access? Does it look like it will be pretty savvy? Does it look better in the layout/design? I'm so curious I can hardly stand it.

I'm 99% sure that we will. I only spent 30 seconds in the tech room (to ask about a Mac version), and didn't have the tech workshop. But the CD will include P3 (that's what they're calling PP Plus) and an update to PP, because P3 does not include Spanish. So you could always just install the update instead of plus.

[heat123]

Thanks Anne you rock~

[letscook04]

Thank you Anne for everything!!!!!!!!!:)

[chefann]

Awwww, thanks.

I think the funniest part about making reports was when I called Carolyn (dannyzmom), and mentioned that I hadn't called my team yet. She couldn't believe that I hadn't called them yet. :)

[Ginger428]

BTW-- Leadership was AWESOME!!! I just walked in the door. Thanks to everyone who sent me a thank you note. I just don't have time to reply to all of them individually. And sorry that I didn't call Gillian today with an update - had to get lunch and get to the airport, ya know.

And there were a bunch of us on the plane. The pilot welcomed the "Pantry Chef ladies" during his welcome speech. :D

First of all...Ann, AGAIN Thank you soooooooooooooo much for all you have done....YOU ROCK!!!
Also...do you know how many times I have been called
The Battered Chef!!!:eek: :eek: :eek: :rolleyes:

[nikkijo]

Thank you Ann for all of your updates!

[chefkristin]

Thankyou Ann!! It was fun!! But next time I want to be there!!!

[chefann]

I would love to see hundreds of Chef Success buttons next year! Let's take over Cincinnati!

[chefkristin]

I would love to see hundreds of Chef Success buttons next year! Let's take over Cincinnati!
Cinncinatti? Is that where it is next year?

[pkd09]

Cincinnati --- that would be awesome. I live in NW Ohio and actually could make it. Wanted so bad to go this year but NO HOTEL ROOMS. That part of Leadership and National needs to be changed. :)

[sarahmarie]

What are the points for the trips?

[jenniferknapp]

The new CN link is posted...just look for the thread for it!! We can find all of our answers are there!!

[jwpamp]

Do you guys know everything already, or do you need info?! :)
PS: I did NOT trip or fall on stage :o , and I met Janice (YOU ARE SO CUTE!)! Didn't have my cheffer pin, and couldnt hear the crowd because my ears were ringing being dizzy... but I lived! I plan to promote again by National Conference. :eek:
Leadership was a-m-a-z-i-n-g.

Anyone need info about anything they've heard?? :D

Awwwwwww....thanks so much! I enjoyed meeting you and getting to meet all who said "hi!". I didn't see the pins????? I wore mine the whole time, though!

Had a great time, too!! What an amazing learning opportunity....

Oh, and I did the "two finger wave" that someone posted here (who can I give credit to?). Did I jiggle girls? :o

Came home and signed another consultant (and her hubby-a team thing)!

[ange13]

P3 looks to be pretty cool but there are some things that are still missing and they are working on. There is an update every week basically. There aren't very many reports right now. Directors won't have any ability to download cluster management (and I think they are getting away from that period and making us use cluster web).

There is rumor we all have to be switched over by March 1st. It seems to be a nice system it will just take some time for us to get used to it. Everything is on one page instead of having to open successive pages to enter a show. We should be able to enter shows at a hostesses house with no problem because it isn't web-based (meaning it doesn't need to be hooked up to the internet to enter shows--its still software we need to download) but when you open it up it will automatically connect to the net and download any updates eliminating us having to do that. When its done downloading it disconnects itself.

There are some features on it that we dont have now, like tracking a customers purchases just by clicking on the customer-no report needed. Oh and you'll be able to get zip codes, past hostess numbers and tax rates online from the main screen.

and--when you make the decision to go P3--you will be given a one time option to upload your PP info. If you pick no--you'll have to manually load it if you want it. However, if you switch, you can't go back if you don't like it! Hopefully they will have an online tutor that we can play with a little until we are comfortable.

Hope that gives a little more insite

[ange13]

and someone asked about earning the midseason--they haven't announced that yet, but they did announce how to get HWC products and new apron!
Submit 2 shows between March 1-15 and earn all products (5 of them)
Submit 3 shows between March 1-15 and earn the new apron.

The pins are supposed to be the same as last year.

[nicki25]

I can't wait for my triffle bowl. I have a friend who has a very old and delicate one that was from her grandmother and I have asked to borrow it and she won't let me because she is afraid it will be broken. I had to call her as soon as I saw we were getting a triffle bowl. Maybe I should get her one to use too!

[jhammer22]

Sorry if this has been covered somewhere else...

Anyone have the sell-a-thon level products??

Julie

[ange13]

its on the website. actually everything is updated now. its listed something like november december sellathon list

[jhammer22]

Thanks. I found it online right after I asked and couldn't get back on the site to say I found it.

I earned level 1 and I'm excited to see these items :)

Julie

[pamperedharriet]

P3 looks to be pretty cool but there are some things that are still missing and they are working on. There is an update every week basically. There aren't very many reports right now. Directors won't have any ability to download cluster management (and I think they are getting away from that period and making us use cluster web).

There is rumor we all have to be switched over by March 1st. It seems to be a nice system it will just take some time for us to get used to it. Everything is on one page instead of having to open successive pages to enter a show. We should be able to enter shows at a hostesses house with no problem because it isn't web-based (meaning it doesn't need to be hooked up to the internet to enter shows--its still software we need to download) but when you open it up it will automatically connect to the net and download any updates eliminating us having to do that. When its done downloading it disconnects itself.

There are some features on it that we dont have now, like tracking a customers purchases just by clicking on the customer-no report needed. Oh and you'll be able to get zip codes, past hostess numbers and tax rates online from the main screen.

and--when you make the decision to go P3--you will be given a one time option to upload your PP info. If you pick no--you'll have to manually load it if you want it. However, if you switch, you can't go back if you don't like it! Hopefully they will have an online tutor that we can play with a little until we are comfortable.

Hope that gives a little more insite

Thanks so much Ange! Can't wait to start playing with it when it comes!
I'll definately update right away! I know that like anything else new there will be bugs to filter out.

[PamperedCrum]

Is there any kind of a promo for new recruits? Also, they said that there was going to be an announcement about the wedding registry. Anything on this?

There's a whole new "New Consultant" program - it's very different from the current Super Starter program, so it's probably better to get the info from HO.

The Wedding Registry isn't changing, from what I remember, but they redesigned the brochure to go with the new National Ad Campaign. We're advertising in Modern Bride, Martha Stewart Weddings, and on theknot.com and brides.com. All of these leads will still be distributed through the leads system.

[pamperedharriet]

I read that the wedding registry is being updated to include a simple way to get it all more or less. See page 6 on the online Spring Special CN.

[famouscook]

Would all the info you provided about conference be the same up in Canada?