Leadership News And Information!

[ChefBeckyD]

This is where we can post all info we hear from Leadership!

[janetupnorth]

Waiting patiently! Have a safe and fun trip to all going!!!!

[sfdavis918]

I am so excited to hear!! Have fun!!

[pkd09]

I am sitting on pins and needles waiting to hear. I wonder if they will talk about S/S products first like they did at National Conference? Oh and trips .... both years with PC I have earned only Level 1 ... maybe 2008 will finally be the year!!!! Have fun to all who are going.

[sfdavis918]

I am excited about the products, but I am dying to know the trip! I really want to earn at least Level 2 and knowing where I would be going will really help!

[pamperedlinda]

I am excited about the products, but I am dying to know the trip! I really want to earn at least Level 2 and knowing where I would be going will really help!
I'm with ya! It would be nice to know what I'm going to work my behind off to earn :chef: .....LOL! I don't really care, I'm still going for it :love:

[lacychef]

I can't wait to hear all the details!
I was so excited to just check my email.....my director is having a conference call with our cluster tomorrow night after she gets back to her room!:thumbup: :balloon:

[pamperedlinda]

any news yet??????

[DebbieJ]

Um, Leadership starts tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. Eastern. No news yet. In fact,I'm still at home.

[DebbieJ]

I am sitting on pins and needles waiting to hear. I wonder if they will talk about S/S products first like they did at National Conference? Oh and trips .... both years with PC I have earned only Level 1 ... maybe 2008 will finally be the year!!!! Have fun to all who are going.

I'm pretty sure our opening General Session tomorrow afternoon will be all about new products. I can't wait!

[lacychef]

I'm pretty sure our opening General Session tomorrow afternoon will be all about new products. I can't wait!

That's what I"m thinking too. The email I got said she'd tell us about the new products & anything else she's allowed to tell!

[pamperedlinda]

Um, Leadership starts tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. Eastern. No news yet. In fact,I'm still at home.
Yeah, I know.....bad joke.....:indif:

[legacypc46]

Well, I'm here (at the hotel). Nothing starts til tomorrow, but it's still exciting (save me, I am such a junkie).
Just wanted to say that Ann's buttons are working. I saw a gal with one on her purse (as is mine) and said hello (it was pamperedalf....Amanda)
kris
(aka leggy)

[ChefBeckyD]

You guys are so funny! I started this thread, thinking that nothing would really be posted on it til we got news tomorrow - and you've already hijacked it!
:love: :p :love:

[janetupnorth]

[http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/janetupnorth/hijimhijack.jpg

[pamperedlinda]

You guys are so funny! I started this thread, thinking that nothing would really be posted on it til we got news tomorrow - and you've already hijacked it!
:love: :p :love:
Uh....yeah......that's what we do around here! If Ann or KG were here is would have been hijacked sooner!

[ChefJoyJ]

Janet - ROFL!! :D

I'll have to remind my SIL to be careful when addressing her son (Jack) on their flight this summer.... :D

[ChefJoyJ]

I will be anxiously checking in tomorrow - can't wait for the news to start pouring in! :D

[Christ Follower]

I can't wait to find out! My director wont tell us anything till our meeting on the 28th! I don't want to wait.

[wadesgirl]

I can't wait to find out! My director wont tell us anything till our meeting on the 28th! I don't want to wait.

That's a long time to wait, surely everyone will find out the information before then! We have a meeting the weekend after conference so I don't have to wait too long. I was supposed to give my number to a director in my cluster to call me when she found out but I kept forgetting to call her. So I'll just check on here!

[MORFIA]

Ok---Went to Skyline for there famous chili----I got the secret----ingredient out of them-----CHOCOLATE----I had rice and beans-----yummm-----
---got a tip of the best place for ice cream -----A small kids cone----rasberry choc chip-----It's the best when the new home office rookie is being helped out with 12 bags of it for the HO staff----
oh---my nap----was great too------till next time----

[schel]

I can't wait to find out! My director wont tell us anything till our meeting on the 28th! I don't want to wait.

You wont have to! You'll get the scoop here 2nd! Meaning those at Leadership will get 1st scoop!
My director always calls and I say "I knooooowwww!" And she says how do you know? I just say I have my ways! She knows Chef Success though!
I know!!! I can't wait either! We're like kids in a toy department at Christmas time!! :eek: :eek: :D :D
Schel

[ChefBeckyD]

I can't wait to find out! My director wont tell us anything till our meeting on the 28th! I don't want to wait.

That is crazy - since earned products are scheduled to ship before then....some of it you would know before that date anyway! I bet some of the info will be on CC before that date too.

[climbercanoe3]

That is crazy - since earned products are scheduled to ship before then....some of it you would know before that date anyway! I bet some of the info will be on CC before that date too.



Yup the Special Edition CN will be online for consultants on January 14th.

[Christ Follower]

That is crazy - since earned products are scheduled to ship before then....some of it you would know before that date anyway! I bet some of the info will be on CC before that date too.
I know and I earned the new stuff too! That will be the REALLY exciting part! I am just really hoping they will announce a new consultant incentive. I have a few fence sitters I would really like to sign for the new year! Plus of course knowing what the trip is going to be might boost my motivation as well!

[Christ Follower]

Yup the Special Edition CN will be online for consultants on January 14th.
I'm glad they post it online! I don't get my mailed ones till like a month later! :eek:

[MissChef]

I'm glad they post it online! I don't get my mailed ones till like a month later! :eek:
Most of the time the special edition Newsletters are in the change over kit. I think you get 2 if you attend leadership/national conference, 1 there at the conference and 1 in your change over kit! So you won't have to wait near as long for this newsletter!

How exciting Becky! Thanks for starting this thread! My hear skipped a beat when I first saw it, I was thinking "no way, already?:confused: ! this thread is going to be HUGE by Saturday!!!:D
You or someone else will have to start a new thread to just chat about everything, and leave this open for just the announcements or vice versa! Considering this one has been highjacked already and will be like 10 pages long before the first announcement:rolleyes: ;) , you might want to start and info only thread and leave this one for discussing everything! LOL!:p :)

[chefann]

Hey, guys!!

Here's Colleen nerdin' it up in the hotel lobby.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb315/chefann1138/Colleen.jpg

[pamperedlinda]

Glad to see you arrived safe and sound. I figured you'd be the one nerdin' it up though!.

[chefann]

How do you think I posted this? (duh)

We have matching laptops. Awwww....

[JAE]

How do you think I posted this? (duh)

We have matching laptops. Awwww....
I was going to post something to that affect, but I was too lazy!

[dannyzmom]

Hey, guys!!

Here's Colleen nerdin' it up in the hotel lobby.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb315/chefann1138/Colleen.jpg

You have a beautiful thumb, Colleen - now can we see a picture with your FACE???
;)

[janetupnorth]

Colleen - you are skinny as I expected. :) We need to get you married with a kid or two to join the rest of us... :(

[whiteyteresa]

I'm posting so that I can get updates without logging on here

Thanks for all the info ladies and gents

~

[pamperedlinda]

You have a beautiful thumb, Colleen - now can we see a picture with your FACE???
;)
I think Carolyn has 'thumb envy' :thumbup: LOL!

How's the thumb doing? Better?

[ChefBeckyD]

I think Carolyn has 'thumb envy' :thumbup: LOL!

How's the thumb doing? Better?


That seriously made me laugh out loud! My 3 yr old even came to see what made me laugh!

[jrstephens]

Yup the Special Edition CN will be online for consultants on January 14th.

That is what I always LOVE to see! Sometimes we can cheat and get it earlier but I think they figured that out b/c we could not with Conference this year! HAHA!

[sfdavis918]

You have a beautiful thumb, Colleen - now can we see a picture with your FACE???
;)
And your hair is so much longer than in your avatar! Beautiful!

[Christ Follower]

And your hair is so much longer than in your avatar! Beautiful!
I was thinking the same thing....:)

[mombird4]

Think I'll be like my kids, I'm going to bed early so tomorrow will get here quicker!! Bet I check this site before I do anything else after work tomorrow:love:

[hmolah]

Ok---Went to Skyline for there famous chili----I got the secret----ingredient out of them-----CHOCOLATE----I had rice and beans-----yummm-----
---got a tip of the best place for ice cream -----A small kids cone----rasberry choc chip-----It's the best when the new home office rookie is being helped out with 12 bags of it for the HO staff----
oh---my nap----was great too------till next time----

I guess being from Ohio - and living here, it's funny to hear about someone being excited for Skyline! Although, I wonder what ice cream you had...was it Graeter's? They are the best!

I wish I could've gone to Leadership.... :(

[Cindycooks]

I LOVE Cincinnati Chili and make it all the time - the secret in mine - Allspice - I got the recipe when we lived in NoVa from a restaurant owner from Cincinnati. I made it the weekend and have tons leftover in the fridge.
DH has a ballgame tomorrow night (basketball coach) - so I guess I'll have a bowl & logon to here and dream of Cincinnati!

I teach so Leadership was pretty much impossible - I didnt think it would bother me to not go but I am missing it now!!!!

[MORFIA]

Ann $ Colleen


I too have the matching computer----

great meeting all of you----

Heather it was GREATERS----Rasberry---Choc chippp====I was there when a dozen bags went out to the HOME OFFICE staff====

GLAD YOU LIKED THE GAME----

[chefann]

Hey! Meet n greet!!

I apparently forgot to set my camera to red eye reduction, which is why we look like the demon cluster. :)

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb315/chefann1138/MeetnGreetJan9.jpg

[pamperedlinda]

names please
from left to right

[chefallison53]

For all of us that have to wait... there is good news! The Special Edition CN will post on Monday with all the goodies in it! That's what I read somewhere anyway!

[chefann]

Back row: Meg, (Karen? Kathy? I'm sorry - it's slipped my mind), Kris (Leggy!), me
Front row: Amanda, Morfia, Katie, Colleen, Alison

There were more of us, but a bunch went to a different area to sit, and some others went to find dinner someplace else.

[pampchefrhondab]

Oh I'm so sad....... I wanted to go so bad!!!! My Director is leaving tomorrow morning! I wish I had someone to sign up tonight so I could go! I would be packed in 10 minutes!

This is probably one of the only ones my husband would let me go to since I could drive! I'm so sad:(!!

Okay - I have to snap out of it! I can't wait to hear all the new stuff!! I won't be able to stay out of here for the next 2 days!!

[pamperedlinda]

Back row: Meg, (Karen? Kathy? I'm sorry - it's slipped my mind), Kris (Leggy!), me
Front row: Amanda, Morfia, Katie, Colleen, Alison

There were more of us, but a bunch went to a different area to sit, and some others went to find dinner someplace else.
Thanks, now I feel like I'm right there with you :love: . Did I enjoy the drink you had for me? I hope it wasn't tequila :yuck:

[kaseydee]

I'm sooooo excited to see the group pic!!!! Ya'll keep having fun!

[chefann]

Sorry- I had a margarita. Colleen had a glass of wine, though. :)

[MORFIA]

Ann your safe there is Tequila in the Margarita-----
all for you LINDA----miss you

[pamperedlinda]

Sorry- I had a margarita. Colleen had a glass of wine, though. :)
Well, I do like a good margarita, just can't handle the shooters (I make really bad decisions when I do that) looks like Colleen speaks my language though.

[momoftwins]

Back row: Meg, (Karen? Kathy? I'm sorry - it's slipped my mind), Kris (Leggy!), me
Front row: Amanda, Morfia, Katie, Colleen, Alison

There were more of us, but a bunch went to a different area to sit, and some others went to find dinner someplace else.

ok - what are the screen names???? I know I am asking a lot. Sorry!

[Chozengirl]

I have been off for about a month, and *KNEW* I could come here and get a Leadership fix :D
I wanted to go this year, but financial issues is hurting us here in California :(

[pamperedposey]

Hey! Meet n greet!!

I apparently forgot to set my camera to red eye reduction, which is why we look like the demon cluster. :)

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb315/chefann1138/MeetnGreetJan9.jpg

That's so funny that I could look at the picture and pick out which one was you since you did that posting about resembling your avatar! :D

[Chef Endora]

I can't wait to hear everything. Last year there were even pictures I think.

My director doesn't share until our cluster meeting next Wed. & I have school:cry:

[redsoxgirl]

I'm excited too!
I'll have to act surprised at our Cluster Meeting on Monday :eek:

[Chef Endora]

I tried acting surprised last year & I decided to keep my day job because I'll never win an Oscar.

Great picture you guys!

Yeah, screen names would be great too.

[chefann]

I can't wait to hear everything. Last year there were even pictures I think.

My director doesn't share until our cluster meeting next Wed. & I have school:cry:
I'll take some pics in the product room and try to post them.

[Chef Endora]

I'll bet the experience at leadership & conference is waaaay better when you get to meet friends from Chef Success. I haven't been yet and am hoping to go to conference this year.

Oh, BTW if info is being emailed, here's my address: pamperedgayle@<hidden email>

THANKS YOU GUYS & HAVE FUN! :love:

[lockhartkitchen]

Okay, chefsuccess has been down all day. I'm here, it finally came back online and nothing. I want to see and hear about the new products. Post away gals!!

[chefallison53]

I wonder if they took it offline to make sure nobody spilled the beans!

[whiteyteresa]

I wonder if they took it offline to make sure nobody spilled the beans!


I don't believe that Greg or Deb would do that to us

They would have told us that they would do that -

They take great care of us and they always tell us what we can and cannot talk about

This site will no down - once in a while.


:chef:

[letscook04]

This was posted from Ginger:

From emailing a few girls yesterday we came up with this so far.....


33 new, 8 restyled products!



Green color coated paring knife (avocado color) $13

Green color coated bread knife $19.50

Restyled avocado peeler $6

Restyled grapefruit knife $7.50

Kitchen shears cover...sticky back! $4.50

Restyled colander/bowl set (including lids)...rubber bottoms, feet with handles, shorter w/fatter bottoms $39

Micro-scraper (smaller than skinny scraper), cranberry with white handle $8 or $9?

Master scraper (cranberry, meant for batter/dough) $14.50

Mega scraper, cranberry, meant for scraping meat sauce, bottom of pans, etc $16.50

"pinch" bowl set (think baby prep bowls!). 1, 2, 4, 8 oz, nestle, with lids and pour spout. $15 (can't wait to see these!)

OPEN STOCK 10" Executive SAUTE PAN!!!!!! $75

Cookware protectors used to stick between cookware, stoneware or the base of the trifle bowl when in the bowl-looks like double boomerang-Set of 3 which are all different sizes

Stainless cleaner for cookware and those little marks on your SA

Redesigned oven pads with finger handle, in cranberry

Restyled wine bottle opener-3 parts and the guy did it one handed!

Exec cookware tools: small spoon (2" shorter) & square slotted spoon

Cake pan set without checkerboard insert

Spring form pan set without fluted

Large sheet pan (aluminum steel so it can be under the broiler, in the dishwasher), size of large bar pan $16

Medium sheet pan (same) $13.50-these 2 pans can nestle together if you own both.

3 new rubs:

Greek, Moroccan, chipotle (4$ each)

Season's Best, Una Muestra

Grill it quick (same as the salad recipe cards with the ring binder)...19 recipes, $7.50

Windowpane Linens: reversed from this season...same design: placemats are white, napkins are cranberry

Simple Additions:

Dots salad plate (set of 2) $20

Dots cups, regular mug size but round, $18 for 2

16 piece dinnerware set, 14% savings: $159...4 small bowls, 4 salad bowls, 4 cups, 4 plates

Outdoor entertaining:

Collapsible 8 quart serving bowl**this was the Nov recruiting special product earned, I think?......sea green ring in center, converts into chip/dip, comes with lid...I'm thinking Tupperware (didn't get price)

serving set $7 (sea green salad tongs, handle snaps together

Plate caddy (for the outdoor plates...holds 12, and holds 12 sets of utensils and napkins)

Nylon knife (sea green, like the HWC pink one)

BBQ basket...stainless steel/mesh...for veggies/shrimp on the grill

Outdoor tumbler set of 6, same colors as plates

Bar board/knife: green. Has silicone around it.

Microfiber towel/towel set in sea green

Outdoor party sticks (sounds like fun???)...like citronella candles, holds a bottle of wine or soda, cups/cans, color coated aluminum/metal post. Interesting. Can't quite picture it! $38...I’m thinking Home and Garden party

Twixit: sea green/white



THEME SHOWS:

6 o’clock salads:

Chicken Avocado/grapefruit salad

deluxe cheese burger salad

Sweet and Simple:

summer berry shortcakes

mini glazed lemon cakes (in prep bowl in microwave!)



Then, added a new recipe to the current theme shows:

Bites and Bevs:

Greek cheese torta

Real Food, Real Fast:

creamy 1 pot pasta

Chocolate Bliss:

Chocolate velvet cake with strawberry (in fluted pan/microwave)



HWC products:

pink mini scoop and measurer (good for sugar/flour)

kitchen brush –looks like an afro! Safe for cookware & stoneware

rubber gloves with white/pink polka dots

HWC host bonus:

white platter at 60% off OR pink bowl trio ($7.80 at 60% off)...simple addition bowls ATTACHED, all bowls slightly different...dots, stripes (vertical/horizontal). Can't wait to see these, either!



March 1-15 Turn in 2 shows and receive HWC guest products FREE, Turn in 3 shows and get a pink tablecloth too!!



September & October-Making Strides against Breast Cancer-15-20% for Fundraisers. If you walk, you can be on team Pampered Chef!



Help Whip Cancer-We raised $920,000 last May and reached over $6 million now since 2000!



Round up from the Heart-We raised $1.4 million in trivets last year with the bronze hearts. We’ve now raised over $12 million!



That is it for now!

[Chef Endora]

THANK YOU!!!!:love:
Now I'm off to work:mad:

[pamperedposey]

Really quick I'm going to try to send a few pics! I really have to go, but here are HWC things. I'll try to get a few of my favs too. I couldn't tell if anyone already did this...

[Ginger428]

Really quick I'm going to try to send a few pics! I really have to go, but here are HWC things. I'll try to get a few of my favs too. I couldn't tell if anyone already did this...

GREAT!!! Thanks for the pics!!!

[pamperedposey]

Sorry I didn't have time to name all of the files so that they wouldn't be just numbers. I didn't do just my favorites. I'm just trying to get as many as I can!

[mpkegley]

Thanks for the pictures! So far, everything looks great! I can't wait to see these in person.

[gretchengreen529@yahoo.co]

Thanks!!!!!!

[Cindycooks]

WOW - Im so excited so far! I love the grilling basket and Im excited over the metal cookie sheets - Id never use them for baking but there are times when I need one - such as cooking a frozen pie - they always call for baking the pie on a metal sheet (to catch drips) and I threw out all of mine!

Love the HWC products! Cant wait to see the SA! And Open Stock Skillet - YAY!

[raebates]

Cool! Thanks so much for sharing.

[hperschnick]

Thank you, thank you! I was dying yesterday!

I love the HWC bowl trio! Super cute!

[c00p]

Pics are GREAT! Thanks so much for sharing. :)

[vwpamperedchef]

I love it all!! Thanks so much for posting the list and pics ladies!!

Have fun!!

[redsoxgirl]

Thanks so much for sharing guys!
It all looks great!

I think the HWC tri-bowl would be good for Easter. Have to remember to suggest that people buy it for next Easter!

[lacychef]

Thanks for posting the pics Cindy! My director was going to email our cluster the pics, but her internet connection was making them load too slow.

Oh, & nice pic of the cheffers!

[pc_holly]

that would wonderful if you could...can't wait to see pics of new products,

[Gina M]

Posts #67 & #69 above have pics of some of the new products.

[pampchefrhondab]

Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to see everything!

[missiemom]

Awesome! Thanks for all the pics. and info. I was saving up to convert all my dishes into SI pieces but we now have them in sets which will be a lot cheaper! I can't wait to get my free products.

[ChefBeckyD]

It sort of takes my breath away to look at that list, and to know for the first time I don't have to wonder what I'm going to get! (I earned level 4 this time!) but I wonder about some of the things - like if I will get a 10" skillet - and the cover for the shears....

I am so excited about the regular sized SA mugs!!! I'll be ordering extra of those. And the Dots Salad Plates! And I love the HWC stuff too.

Can't wait for more pics!

[angmillar]

Me too, Becky!! I earned level 4 this year, and I am SOOOO excited!!!

[StacieB]

WOW what a list!! Love the Grill pan and the gree knives! Those gloves crack me up!! Love the Tri Bowl!! When is the trip being announced???

[chefsteph07]

Does anyone know yet what products were earned for the levels of sell a thon?

[Gina M]

Yea I'm so excited to have earned level 3 - can't wait to see what I earned!

[susanr613]

thank you so very much for the lists and the pics...glad you're there and hope you're having a BLAST!!
Susan

[KellyTheChef]

Wow....you all are the best! Thanks for the pictures!

The HWC caddy is the cutest! I love the little * looking things for between cookware and things!

[buckeyefan08]

Thank you! Talk about motivation!! I think I'll be making some more calls today!!!

[lacychef]

Wow....you all are the best! Thanks for the pictures!

The HWC caddy is the cutest! I love the little * looking things for between cookware and things!

I love the cookware protectors too! That's one of my fave new things:thumbup:

[MissChef]

Really quick I'm going to try to send a few pics! I really have to go, but here are HWC things. I'll try to get a few of my favs too. I couldn't tell if anyone already did this...
Thanks Cindy for the pictures!!!!:D

[MissChef]

Does anyone know yet what products were earned for the levels of sell a thon?
No not yet, you know that will be a question we are asking our contacts today!!!!
I REALLY WANT TO SEE THE NEW COLLANDER AND BOWL SET!!! I hope I earned it!!:D

[ragschef]

WOW! Thanks for the pics and the news!! can't wait to check back later and see what else is posted. Especially the trip! I WILL EARN IT THIS YEAR!!

[MissChef]

It sort of takes my breath away to look at that list, and to know for the first time I don't have to wonder what I'm going to get! (I earned level 4 this time!) but I wonder about some of the things - like if I will get a 10" skillet - and the cover for the shears....

I am so excited about the regular sized SA mugs!!! I'll be ordering extra of those. And the Dots Salad Plates! And I love the HWC stuff too.

Can't wait for more pics!
Me too, Becky!! I earned level 4 this year, and I am SOOOO excited!!!
Okay girls!! Rub it in!!! I wanted level 4 so bad!!!!!!!!!! But I didn't make it level 3 is still so much appreciated! I am excited that whatever I didn't learn, shouldn't be too much to buy though! And I am going to do my first mystery host/ spring kickoff show in 3-4 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow!! I'm excited!
And Becky! I can almost guarantee you will not get that skillet! They don't do that most of the time. I could be wrong! it's happened once or twice!:p :p :D ;) ! But the only time I ever earned a big peice of cookware was when simple additions first came out and they weren't ready to be released to us yet and our director packages were not very big, so they sent us the double burner griddle too! Now that was fabulous! And yes we still got our SA, but it came about a month later!:)

[dns2202]

Awesome pics! Thanks!

[MissChef]

I think the picture that has the cookware protectors, which I'm SOOOO excited about, I can finally store my cookware without being stressed out!, anyway I think that picutre has the stainless steel cleaner bottles next to it!
I wonder if that stuff will help clean the carbon spots off of our Forged Cutlery?:confused: Oh that would be sooo sweet if it did~!:D

[janetupnorth]

Latex gloves...:cry: ...won't be going near me!

[mommylove_07]

Wow! I think I love everything new. I really want the sheet pans and the cookware protectors.

I think I might need to get the dinnerware set also even though I got some new for my bday.

[kisrae]

Thanks For The Pic!!!!

[Ginger428]

No not yet, you know that will be a question we are asking our contacts today!!!!
I REALLY WANT TO SEE THE NEW COLLANDER AND BOWL SET!!! I hope I earned it!!:D

ME 2 ME 2!!!!! I earned level 3, so I hope I get some of the items I REALLY like....;)

[KimDC]

Thank You so much for sharing the pictures. I think that is some great motovation to GET BUSY.....BOOK...BOOK...BOOK

Have a fun today....

[MissChef]

Wow! I think I love everything new. I really want the sheet pans and the cookware protectors.

I think I might need to get the dinnerware set also even though I got some new for my bday.
I would love the new dinnerware, but I think that my hubby would protest to dots, and technically I can do what I want, but I don't need to listen to the grief! I use the medium and small squares as plates now!
I'm curious about the sheet pans, but not excited!!! We sell stoneware! I heard from Kristi that the room was silent when they announced it yesterday and that they are bringing them out because there is a market for them, customers still request them! I won't use it for a lot of things but it will come in handy for some things! I like that it goes under the broiler and they go in the dishwasher!

[MissChef]

ME 2 ME 2!!!!! I earned level 3, so I hope I get some of the items I REALLY like....;)
you make sure you let me know if I am not already posting! Private message me or something!! LOL!:D ;) :rolleyes: :D

[Ginger428]

you make sure you let me know if I am not already posting! Private message me or something!! LOL!:D ;) :rolleyes: :D

YOU GIT IT!!!!!;)

[MissChef]

YOU GIT IT!!!!!;)
Thanks! Your post reminded me of "Git 'er done!!";) :D

[ChefBeckyD]

I would love the new dinnerware, but I think that my hubby would protest to dots, and technically I can do what I want, but I don't need to listen to the grief! I use the medium and small squares as plates now!
I'm curious about the sheet pans, but not excited!!! We sell stoneware! I heard from Kristi that the room was silent when they announced it yesterday and that they are bringing them out because there is a market for them, customers still request them! I won't use it for a lot of things but it will come in handy for some things! I like that it goes under the broiler and they go in the dishwasher!


That was my thought too. I have one aluminum pan that I saved from my pre-PC days.....and I use it as a drip pan. When I need to broil something, I use the broiler pan that came with my oven. So, not thrilled with metal cookie sheets.

I can see people getting the new dinnerware set as a 1/2 price item!

[chefjeanine]

I'm curious about the sheet pans, but not excited!!! We sell stoneware! I heard from Kristi that the room was silent when they announced it yesterday

My Director told me the same thing.

[raebates]

Yeah, but you can't use stoneware under the broiler. Plus, some people just don't like stoneware.

[MissChef]

That was my thought too. I have one aluminum pan that I saved from my pre-PC days.....and I use it as a drip pan. When I need to broil something, I use the broiler pan that came with my oven. So, not thrilled with metal cookie sheets.

I can see people getting the new dinnerware set as a 1/2 price item!
Again, Becky, geez! You amaze me! How much you and I have in common! I hope we get to go to conference together this year!!! I would love to meet you!
I only have my broiler pan, so I am looking forward to the sheets as a drip pan, because I got rid of everything metal! I guess I need to change that part of my demo, when I tell people that I don't own a metal pan, except for my broiler pan!:rolleyes: I'll give anything a try, but I'm not running for this one!

[MissChef]

Yeah, but you can't use stoneware under the broiler. Plus, some people just don't like stoneware.
that would be the one selling point, is that when someone doesn't like it you can offer the other!

[MissChef]

Okay, I need to go get the kids fed and off to school! I can hear they just woke up! I'm downstairs in my office and it's right below my son's bedroom. They are NOT QUIET when they wake up!
I will be back in about 2 hours! Maybe 3, I should run to the store after I drop the kids off at school! If I don't go while I'm out, I might not make it! I think I will be glued to this computer if I comeback!!! I don't think I'll make it back out until it's time to pick them up! LOL! Talk to you all soon! :D

[ChefBeckyD]

Again, Becky, geez! You amaze me! How much you and I have in common! I hope we get to go to conference together this year!!! I would love to meet you!
I only have my broiler pan, so I am looking forward to the sheets as a drip pan, because I got rid of everything metal! I guess I need to change that part of my demo, when I tell people that I don't own a metal pan, except for my broiler pan!:rolleyes: I'll give anything a try, but I'm not running for this one!


I'm in Wave 1........and I'm for sure going!

[pamperedlinda]

My Director told me the same thing.
That's the same thing my Director said!

[PamperedChefDebi]

My Director told me the same thing.

Same thing Leggy told me. :)

[pamperedpals]

I'm so excited about seeing everything. Thank you all so much for getting us the information and pictures.

I can't wait to hear about the incentive trip!

[agraywolfe]

We all know about the Products how about the trips Where am I going to go this year. I WILL earn trip. I WILL I WILL I WILL. I do know that I want to get that grilling pan. I am so excited to tell my friends about the new products. The HWC stuff and my lowe's sells so well that it is always a good show.

[cookinmama]

Do they annouce the trip today?? Anyone know what is being discontinued yet?

[ChefBeckyD]

They are probaby hearing about the trips right now.....I guess I should go turn on my phone!

[lkprescott]

Thank you so much for listing the products and posting pics you guys!!

I woulda had to wait over a week to find out from my cluster. This really helps me stay motivated!

[cookinmama]

I want to earn the trip so bad no matter what it is. I have never earned a level yet, but I only do this part time and every year they keep upping the points. I remember when I first started, level 1 was 17,500 points and I have gotten that many every except the first year and now that isn't enough.

When do they post the new products on CC? Is it tomorrow that the special edition is on the website?

[brittanymcginnis]

Any idea on the trips yet?

[PamperedChefDebi]

I want to earn the trip so bad no matter what it is. I have never earned a level yet, but I only do this part time and every year they keep upping the points. I remember when I first started, level 1 was 17,500 points and I have gotten that many every except the first year and now that isn't enough.

When do they post the new products on CC? Is it tomorrow that the special edition is on the website?

It will post Monday.

[ragschef]

Riveria, Mexico or Paris!! for level 3 :D
level 2 - Miami, Fla.
level 1 - Merry Maids

i dont think points have been anounced though

[RaggedyAunt]

The SE CN should be available online on Monday the 14th.

[ChefBeckyD]

Riveria, Mexico or Paris!! for level 3 :D
level 2 - Miami, Fla.
level 1 - Merry Maids

I need more info!!!!

:D :D :D

[ragschef]

I need more info!!!!

:D :D :D

ME TOO!


that's all i know so far.... AGHHHHH!!!!!!! :cry: i wanna be there so badly!

[PamperedChefDebi]

Well, thanks for THAT MUCH info!!!! At least we know WHERE. I can't wait for details!!!!

[ChefBeckyD]

IF I showed those choices to DH - I can almost guarantee he would choose the Merry Maids!:D :blushing: :eek: :D

[ragschef]

IF I showed those choices to DH - I can almost guarantee he would choose the Merry Maids!:D :blushing: :eek: :D


LOL!! That's too funny! Not sure, but my hubby might too.... :blushing:

[KimberleePowell]

Are they talking about Merry Maids the cleaning services? Would it be just one day of cleaning?

[janetupnorth]

Miami, FL???????? I'm sorry, my cousin lives there, not a real incentive for me...

[Bren706]

Oh yeah! We could use some Merry Maids around my house as well!!! (They can come, while we are away in Paris!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) I know, I know. It is one or the other. ~I can dream~~

[ChefBeckyD]

Miami, FL???????? I'm sorry, my cousin lives there, not a real incentive for me...


I sorta thought that too.....although it would get us close to Micah's dream vacation of Disney!

[chefcaroline]

If Merry Maids got a look at my house, they would probably take off running... Away from my house!!! LOL!!!!!!

[ChefBeckyD]

Are they talking about Merry Maids the cleaning services? Would it be just one day of cleaning?
Right now, we don't know any more than just Merry Maids.....

[laylaleigh]

PARIS!!! I am not sure if I can make it to level three. I will try though!! I better make lots of calls this weeekend!

Layla

[agraywolfe]

Miami Vacation not that intrested but the Riveria my husband already told me that is what I am going to get. And I am still not sure on the level thing but I know I have to do it. I need a vacation

[KellyTheChef]

Just got off the phone with Katie...

Level One is $300 in conf cash, OR a GIFT CERTIFICATE...or MERCHANDISE (one example was a Kitchen Aid Mixer) She was walking to her class so she didn't have time to give more details.

Level Two Miami Beach

Level Three Riveria Mexico or Paris

Level Four extra night at above

TPC earned extra night too.

Like I said, she was rushed so she didn't even have her notes out and was going off the top of her head...sorry if anything is missing!

[ChefJoyJ]

Okay - not the incentives I was hoping for! :(

Miami will not be a huge incentive for DH, and out of country might end up being a hassle we won't be able to finalize in time. Oh well!

Still going to bust my tail for level 3 - b/c if I can get it, I can motivate DH to take care of some paperwork he's been needing to since he turned 18. He was adopted when he was 8 from Korea, his parents never took care of his citizenship (don't ask me why, so much easier with kids), and he hasn't taken care of it since he's been 18 (he's 31 now). You wouldn't know he wasn't a citizen, except he doesn't vote...but that's a lot of citizens. So...perhaps this will light a fire under him to get his paperwork in and taken care of...

Miami, FL??? I can't imagine that being a huge incentive for anyone, truthfully! I'm disappointed...I was hoping level 2 would be something cool like the Bahamas cruise again.

[ChefJoyJ]

Just got off the phone with Katie...

Level One is $300 in conf cash, OR a GIFT CERTIFICATE...or MERCHANDISE (one example was a Kitchen Aid Mixer) She was walking to her class so she didn't have time to give more details.

Level Two Miami Beach

Level Three Riveria Mexico or Paris

Level Four extra night at above

TPC earned extra night too.

Like I said, she was rushed so she didn't even have her notes out and was going off the top of her head...sorry if anything is missing!

Okay...I take back what I said...Paris would rock!! :love:

Can you imagine me getting it in my first year??? If I get the sales I need to bring home the money my DH said I need to make in order for me not to get a PT job too, I should do pretty well. I need app. $800/month, which is about $3500/month in sales. If I do that, I could get close, right?

I like the mercandise in level 1 though. Still not crazy about level 2, but that could be b/c this body doesnt' need to be anywhere near Miami Beach. :D

[ChefJoyJ]

Will point levels be announced at leadership?

[RaggedyAunt]

When will they announce the Sell-A-Thon levels? The waiting is torturous! lol Like several others, I made level 3 (was $500 short for Level 4--bummer!). Can't wait to see what we all earned!

[hmolah]

Thanks for the updates everyone! Wow, I have to say, that I'm not real impressed with the trips. I wanted the curise so bad this year, but finishing my degree and family illness took presidence...

Level 2 is my ultimate goal - but Miami? Not when I've already lived in Florida...I don't now, and I've never been to Miami, but...hmmm...Mexico would be nice, but I don't know if I can make level 3 let alone level 1! lol I'm bummed...I needed a bigger incentive.:o

[laylaleigh]

When will they announce the Sell-A-Thon levels? The waiting is torturous! lol Like several others, I made level 3 (was $500 short for Level 4--bummer!). Can't wait to see what we all earned!


Me too!!! I earned level 3. Waiting patiently is not happening. FREE stuff always makes me excited!!

[lacychef]

Man, I thought for sure I could actually be the one to post something new! My director just called to tell me about the trips.
Level 1 is more choices this year; which is nice if you're not going to conference.
I called DH & he says PARIS!! Time to book some more shows for double points time! I can't wait to see the points requirements.

[urbnk8]

Yeah, Miami is kind of disappointing (not that I would complain about it!)...only because I don't think I can get my husband to set foot in Florida! Well, more incentive to work for level 3!

[vwpamperedchef]

I went to Miami in 1999, and had a fun time. Of course, I was a huge Dolphins fan and I saw a game, but there's a lot to do in Miami! I loved Biscayne Bay too, and the shopping!

[ChefBeckyD]

Of course, we haven't heard anything other than Miami Beach.....who knows what PC may have planned for those who go - I'm sure Miami Beach w/ TPC would be better than just about any other way.....

[lacychef]

Of course, we haven't heard anything other than Miami Beach.....who knows what PC may have planned for those who go - I'm sure Miami Beach w/ TPC would be better than just about any other way.....

Exactly! I will go anywhere PC style!
My director said it's an awesome resort there where they'll send us...

[ChefBeckyD]

Exactly! I will go anywhere PC style!
My director said it's an awesome resort there where they'll send us...


See - they won't be just dumping us on the beach and saying "Have a good time"!

[ChefBeckyD]

I do know that if I were to earn the Miami Beach trip - I would need to start the Miami Beach diet....today!:eek:

[mhrivera]

I just drove to Miami with a 2 year old and 2 month old! It took a long time, and I know I wouldn't have to drive with PC, but I am not ready to go back! Paris is a dream (in more ways than one), but realistically, I shouldn't complain, because even level 1 would be a huge achievement!

[chefjeanine]

I do know that if I were to earn the Miami Beach trip - I would need to start the Miami Beach diet....today!:eek:


Right there with you!

However, I don't want to be a fat American in skinny Paris!!!:thumbup: :thumbup:

[heat123]

I do know that if I were to earn the Miami Beach trip - I would need to start the Miami Beach diet....today!:eek:
Hee hee, ditto on both your last two replies Becky!

[ragschef]

I do know that if I were to earn the Miami Beach trip - I would need to start the Miami Beach diet....today!:eek:


same here!! my baby is 3 and I'm still gaining baby fat!:yuck:

[straitfan]

Maybe that can be a new "accountability" thread. Who's on track for the trip AND their diet? :)

by the way..this thread is making it VERY difficult for me to get my spelling tests graded this morning! :) I have 8 minutes left!

[Kodeysmom]

same here!! my baby is 3 and I'm still gaining baby fat!:yuck:


Oh yeah, i am in the same boat as you. Jst can't seem to get rid of it no matter how hard i try!!

[K_Jurich]

Sorry, but I just started in Oct so I am not exactually getting the whole level thing. . . .What is it and how do you get it.

[ChefBeckyD]

Right there with you!

However, I don't want to be a fat American in skinny Paris!!!:thumbup: :thumbup:


Lucky me - I own both The Miami Beach Diet, and French Women Don't Get Fat, so my dieting is covered for both vacations.:rolleyes:

[debbieskitchenhelper]

Well I am really excited about the Paris trip,, I just looked up Paris on About.com because I wanted to see what all there was to see and do.. I am really excited,, I have never earned a trip overseas before and so help me I am going to work my butt off to earn this. :) I have already been working up my dream sheet and I am going to get on the phone and get as many parties that I can possibly hold.

Who else wants to go to Paris??

[KellyTheChef]

same here!! my baby is 3 and I'm still gaining baby fat!:yuck:
Tee hee! I am right there with you girls! Evan will be three in April and I am STILL bigger than before my pregnancy! The scale says I am back to the same weight, but I can attest that FAT weighs more than MUSCLE...I am TWO SIZES bigger than before!

[ChefBeckyD]

same here!! my baby is 3 and I'm still gaining baby fat!:yuck:
My baby is 3.5, and I weigh 5 lbs more than I did the day after I gave birth.:grumpy:

[ChefBeckyD]

Tee hee! I am right there with you girls! Evan will be three in April and I am STILL bigger than before my pregnancy! The scale says I am back to the same weight, but I can attest that FAT weighs more than MUSCLE...I am TWO SIZES bigger than before!


Me Too, Kelly!

[KellyTheChef]

Of course, we haven't heard anything other than Miami Beach.....who knows what PC may have planned for those who go - I'm sure Miami Beach w/ TPC would be better than just about any other way.....
I was just going to say the SAME THING! ANY vacation with PC will be 100 x's better than if you were planning (and paying for) your own vacation. You KNOW that they will spoil us rotten where ever we are!

[Leigh0725]

lol - i was just thinking of a way to make the Miami trip sound good. ;)

Anyone watch Miami Ink on TLC? Yeah, I think Ami (the bald one) is cute! You could go down there and have tattoo ya! HA!

[agraywolfe]

Ok I have got to go to work I have been sitting here so long that my hair is dry now.....Riveria is for me with TPC

I think I just came up with a tag for my e mail.

[lkprescott]

Tee hee! I am right there with you girls! Evan will be three in April and I am STILL bigger than before my pregnancy! The scale says I am back to the same weight, but I can attest that FAT weighs more than MUSCLE...I am TWO SIZES bigger than before!

Me too! My daughter's 5 yo and I've yet to lose the 'baby fat'..

[ChefJoyJ]

I do know that if I were to earn the Miami Beach trip - I would need to start the Miami Beach diet....today!:eek:


ROFL!! I hear ya girl!! My pregnancy weight has not gone anywhere these last 10 1/2 months! In fact, it's migrated from my belly and evenly distributed it everywhere else. :p

[PamperedDor]

Mexico is my goal - better start brushing up on my Spanish - Muchas Margaritas!!! LOL!!!

[Trish1953]

This all sounds so fabulous. But, 33 new products doesn't sound like very many. Which will be the hit this year, like the Mix N Chop is?

Trish in Texas
Independent Consultant

[ChefJoyJ]

Yo queiro grande margarita, por favor! Y muchas tequila! :D

[ChefJoyJ]

Okay...probably not the correct spanish grammar...but best I can do from HS spanish over 10 years ago (wow, can't believe it's been that long!)

Still...that's what I'd be saying...giant margaritas with extra tequila, please! :D

[ChefBeckyD]

This all sounds so fabulous. But, 33 new products doesn't sound like very many. Which will be the hit this year, like the Mix N Chop is?

Trish in Texas
Independent Consultant


I'm excited about the pinch bowl set, and the micro-scraper. ChefAnn said the micro-scraper was small enough to fit into a salad dressing bottle, or the BBQ basting bottle.

[MissChef]

I sorta thought that too.....although it would get us close to Micah's dream vacation of Disney!
I bet Carolyn is thrilled with that:rolleyes: But she's a level 3 earner anyway!:D

[ChefJoyJ]

My baby is 3.5, and I weigh 5 lbs more than I did the day after I gave birth.:grumpy:

I weigh about 35 pounds more than I did before I got pregnant. :cry:

I miss being thin!!! :cry: :cry:

[wadesgirl]

I want to see everything, someone needs to post pictures soon!

[KimberleePowell]

I bet the micro-scraper is very similar in design as the scraper that we had this past year for the HWC guest special.

[ChefBeckyD]

I weigh about 35 pounds more than I did before I got pregnant. :cry:

I miss being thin!!! :cry: :cry:


I miss it too - I have been pretty much the same size (an 8) my whole life, until I got pregnant at the age of 39.....and I've never recovered from it.

It would probably help if I liked to exercise....:rolleyes:

[wadesgirl]

I just got to thinking... Does this mean they are keeping the cranberry scrapers? I thought I heard they were getting rid of them after this season. I wish I knew what was being discontinued!

[KimberleePowell]

Hmmm....I don't know if they are going to keep the cranberry scrapers. I hope that they do. I really like the cranberry color...it has become what I would consider to be one of the new neutrals in colors.

[SilverCeladon]

Thanks so much for posting the pics! The HWC items are just adorable!

[heat123]

I weigh about 35 pounds more than I did before I got pregnant. :cry:

I miss being thin!!! :cry: :cry:
Does the body ever go back to normal after two kids?:yuck: I'm about 15-20lbs over my preprego weight:cry: .

[PamperedChefDebi]

I miss it too - I have been pretty much the same size (an 8) my whole life, until I got pregnant at the age of 39.....and I've never recovered from it.

It would probably help if I liked to exercise....:rolleyes:

Me too!!!! Except I was 29 when I got pregnant. Then add some meds that caused a 50 pound weight gain that I have yet to lose all of. YUCK!

[ChefBeckyD]

I like the cranberry too. Since they are coming out with new cranberry linens and hot pads, I really hope they keep the cranberry scrapers!

[brittanymcginnis]

Miami sounds good...and I agree Ami from Miami Ink sounds even better!

[PamperedDor]

I like to think of the weight as a little momento from each pregnancy - LOL!!!

[ChefBeckyD]

I like to think of the weight as a little momento from each pregnancy - LOL!!!


*sigh* If it were only a little momento it wouldn't be so bad.....:(

[fikibiff]

Tee hee! I am right there with you girls! Evan will be three in April and I am STILL bigger than before my pregnancy! The scale says I am back to the same weight, but I can attest that FAT weighs more than MUSCLE...I am TWO SIZES bigger than before!


I've had the same problem. I got back to my pre-preg weight, but my pants are 2 sizes bigger that before. I still can't part with the old jeans - they might fit someday! My DS will be 4 in April.

[ChefBeckyD]

I've had the same problem. I got back to my pre-preg weight, but my pants are 2 sizes bigger that before. I still can't part with the old jeans - they might fit someday! My DS will be 4 in April.


Same here! My DS will be 4 in June. (and I cannot believe he's going to be 4!)

[ChefMoore]

All of you are making this preggo very nervous!

[ChefBeckyD]

All of you are making this preggo very nervous!


What you get in return for the extra lbs. is worth so much more though!

Wouldn't trade what I have now for all the skinny jeans in the world!

[PamperedChefDebi]

All of you are making this preggo very nervous!


No, don't be. Remember, all the ladies that DID get back down to their pre-pregnancy size aren't going to chime in right now. LOL! "You all suck cause I'm skinny again." kill kill kill....... :p

[agraywolfe]

Does the body ever go back to normal after two kids?:yuck: I'm about 15-20lbs over my preprego weight:cry: .


Yes the body does go back to weight just takes a bit more.....

My first two I walked out of the hospital in the prepregnancy jeans. And I think all of woman kind cursed me becasue after my third I am 100 lbs over weight 8 years later. AAAHHH but I have lost 40 lbs. And am working towards my goals of having my size 16 pants again then I will work towards the next goal of size 12....I am on my way from a size 26 in September to a size 22 now......

We all can do it the support is here along side the PC support....

[ChefBeckyD]

No, don't be. Remember, all the ladies that DID get back down to their pre-pregnancy size aren't going to chime in right now. LOL! "You all suck cause I'm skinny again." kill kill kill....... :p

Bwahahahahah!

[ChefMoore]

I know, I'm very exicted to have a little girl. She matters so much more to me than getting back into my old jeans.

[fikibiff]

You might be one of the lucky ones. I work with a girl that is the same age as me. She had her first at 31ish and was back in her regular size 7 jeans in 7 days. I wanted to hate her, but she is nice. She just had her second 2 months ago and was in her regular jeans within 2 weeks. How unfair!

Maybe next year they could add liposuction as on of the incentives. I would really work for that.

[sarahlegare]

Maybe next year they could add liposuction as on of the incentives. I would really work for that.

Sadly, I think alot of us would think that's a great incentive!! HEHEHE!!;) :D I know I'd be first in line!

[ChefJoyJ]

I miss it too - I have been pretty much the same size (an 8) my whole life, until I got pregnant at the age of 39.....and I've never recovered from it.

It would probably help if I liked to exercise....:rolleyes:

Yeah, I was an 8/10 (depending on my activity level)

But as much as I used to enjoy exercise, I totally can't seem to get any motivation to do it. Sad, huh? Especially since I refuse to buy any "fat clothes" and am doing absolutely nothing to fit into my old clothes... :rolleyes:

[ChefBeckyD]

You might be one of the lucky ones. I work with a girl that is the same age as me. She had her first at 31ish and was back in her regular size 7 jeans in 7 days. I wanted to hate her, but she is nice. She just had her second 2 months ago and was in her regular jeans within 2 weeks. How unfair!

Maybe next year they could add liposuction as on of the incentives. I would really work for that.


My director is like that - 5 kids later, she is still tall and thin. She didn't even look fat when she was pregnant, she just had a big bump.

[PamperedChefDebi]

Sadly, I think alot of us would think that's a great incentive!! HEHEHE!!;) :D I know I'd be first in line!

Heck yea!!!

[fikibiff]

Shouldn't thinking about excercising burn some calories? I think about it a lot. Now I just need to actually do it.

[KellyTheChef]

All of you are making this preggo very nervous!
You will probably be one of the ones that bounces back with no problem! You know...the ones that we see pushing a stroller or holding a 6 week old baby and they don't even look like they were EVER preggo!!

Two hints:
1. Breastfeeding helped take the weight off pretty quickly the first few months

2. EXERCISE...I didn't.

[ChefJoyJ]

What you get in return for the extra lbs. is worth so much more though!

Wouldn't trade what I have now for all the skinny jeans in the world!

Oh, I agree...I love my little bundle of sunshine. I call her little, b/c she's almost 11 months old and still in 3-6 month clothing with soooo much room to spare. She's my little petite baby, with cheeks of chunk! I'll have to post pics, it's funny! Her body is so tiny under the clothes, and she has chipmunk cheeks.

[ChefJoyJ]

You will probably be one of the ones that bounces back with no problem! You know...the ones that we see pushing a stroller or holding a 6 week old baby and they don't even look like they were EVER preggo!!

Two hints:
1. Breastfeeding helped take the weight off pretty quickly the first few months

2. EXERCISE...I didn't.

I breastfed...in fact, still am, and the weight has stayed...stubbornly in place! :(

I second the exercise! In the beginning, walks around the neighborhood with the baby does wonders for you...a break from the house. However, I totally didn't stick with it! :o

[ChefBeckyD]

Shouldn't thinking about excercising burn some calories? I think about it a lot. Now I just need to actually do it.


LOL!

and all of the typing I do on the keyboard - that should count for something, shouldn't it?

[pamperedgirl3]

Hmmm...not the trips I was hoping for. 2009 will be our 10 year anniversary & I was hoping to earn a really cool trip. We lived about 20 minutes away from Miami for 4 years while my DH was in dental school, so that's not so fabulous. Of course, we would get to see a lot of friends again--for free. Mexico & Paris aren't really places we'd love to go either. We'll see. A free trip is better than no trip any way you look at it!

[RaggedyAunt]

What about regular towels? I saw the new microfiber. (I may have missed other towels, but I read through the list twice.) Do you think since the table linens are being reversed, were keeping the same striped linen towels? I really like those, but would like a new set.

[wadesgirl]

Don't forget there is usually a gift card option instead of a trip. You could use it to buy something special.

[fikibiff]

I had to stand up in a wedding 9 months after my DD was born - I found out the morning of the wedding that I was pregnant with my DS. And 3 months after my son was born I had to stand up in my brother's wedding. At least it was a pretty good weight loss incentive. I lost 30 lbs for the first one - had 10 lbs left, and lost 25 for ths second one - had about 15 lbs left. I have since lost the 15 +5 and then gained 10 back. So frustrating.

[Kodeysmom]

Same here! My DS will be 4 in June. (and I cannot believe he's going to be 4!)

Hey my DS will be 4 in June as well.

[peichef]

Breastfeeding worked for me:) I was back in my fitted jeans within days of having twins. The down side -- as a size 0-2 -- twins left my belly looking like a wrinkle dog. We're talking a couple of inches of extra skin.
So... while people might get have unkind thoughts about my quick weight drop after both pregnancies -- they wouldn't feel that way if they got a look at my tummy.
For some people, I am told that breastfeeding makes it difficult to lose the last 5-10 pounds. I know it was that way for my sister. But breastfeeding does burn 500 calories a day. No wonder I got thin so quick -- nursing twins I barely had time to eat, plus burning 1000 calories a day. It almost makes me want to get preggers again. If only my sanity could take it:)

[PamperedChefDebi]

Breastfeeding worked for me:) I was back in my fitted jeans within days of having twins. The down side -- as a size 0-2 -- twins left my belly looking like a wrinkle dog. We're talking a couple of inches of extra skin.
So... while people might get have unkind thoughts about my quick weight drop after both pregnancies -- they wouldn't feel that way if they got a look at my tummy.
For some people, I am told that breastfeeding makes it difficult to lose the last 5-10 pounds. I know it was that way for my sister. But breastfeeding does burn 500 calories a day. No wonder I got thin so quick -- nursing twins I barely had time to eat, plus burning 1000 calories a day. It almost makes me want to get preggers again. If only my sanity could take it:)

Us women are never happy, huh? LOL! What Becky said really sums it all up, about it all being worth it. Regardless of WHAT it does to our bodies. Nothing is ever the same again, and in such a profound, marvelous way!

[etteluap70PC]

I think the sheet pans are a great idea. We all know that PC is known for stoneware, just like we are known for great no stick cookware. Well that didn't stop us from catering to a larger market with SS cookware.

I look at it like this... There are some great seafood resteraunts out there ... but the good ones will always have a few things Non seafood just in case there is someone in a group of customers who does not care for seafood (like my hubby... much to my families chagrin...)

Now we can have something to offer those people who say "I hate stoneware!"

I am excited to learn more about all the new products!!!

[elizabethfox]

Wow what a hijack! First we are talking about leadership and now it has become a weight discussion! ROFL!:D
My son will be 3 years old in June, and I weigh 30 more pounds than I did after I had him. I guess when you hate to exercise, love to eat junk food, and eat out a lot, you don't lose weight! :p But after reading all of these posts about how we all wish we were thin, you all just motivated me to exercise today! :eek:
I started a running plan and took on some healthier eating habits, and I was about to chicken out for the day( I have been doing so good!) but you all motivated me to keep on keeping on! I still hate running:yuck: , but am hoping the more I make myself do it, the more I may begin to like it!
Thanks!:balloon:

[PamperedChefDebi]

Wow what a hijack! First we are talking about leadership and now it has become a weight discussion! ROFL!:D


We gotta do something while we wait for real news. :D

[ughubug]

Riveria, Mexico or Paris!! for level 3 :D
level 2 - Miami, Fla.
level 1 - Merry Maids

i dont think points have been anounced though
Ugh! I HATE Paris & Mexico...I was soooo hoping for GOOD Europe! Thanks for sharing!

[KimberleePowell]

Does anyone know the schedule of Leadership? When will new "news" be released?

[wadesgirl]

Yeah, start your own thread, those of us with no babies (really, really want one though!) want to hear about product news, not what we have to look forward to when we have babies! :blushing: :D ;)

[pamperedharriet]

Thanks Cindy for the pictures!

[PamperedChefDebi]

Yeah, start your own thread, those of us with no babies (really, really want one though!) want to hear about product news, not what we have to look forward to when we have babies! :blushing: :D ;)

Or you guys can hijack next!! We'll share.

[elizabethfox]

Or you guys can hijack next!! We'll share.

AH HA HA HA HA :D

[chefjwr]

Thanks these are great!

[peichef]

Us women are never happy, huh? LOL! What Becky said really sums it all up, about it all being worth it. Regardless of WHAT it does to our bodies. Nothing is ever the same again, and in such a profound, marvelous way!

very true!! Women in general tend to be too self-critical. I am so self-conscious about my tummy, but my DH doesn't has a fondness for it :yuck:
He says it was the boys leaving their mark. We all need to get over ourselves & our cellulite:)

BTW: back to the original focus of the thread..... do we know what products go with which sellathon levels????

[ChefBeckyD]

Yeah, start your own thread, those of us with no babies (really, really want one though!) want to hear about product news, not what we have to look forward to when we have babies! :blushing: :D ;)


I DID start this thread!:D ;) hijacking is a way of life here at CS!


And for the question about the towels - down at the bottom of list it looked like to me the microfiber and towel set are both going to be the sea green.....

[rennea]

For those trying to find out news on the "new stuff" earlier in this post there is some news, you'll just have to weed through.............:(

[scottcooks]

Thanks to all - pictures are awesome, Colleen thanks for emailing back & forth for a complete list.

Chef Success Rocks!

Thanks, Greg - Thanks, Ann! Thanks, untold others! God Bless YoU!

-praying for Paige and her family-

[janetupnorth]

Anyone think those pan divider things are kind of funky????

I like the new tools and grill basket...maybe that's why I had a craving for a Whopper today... ????

[schel]

Ugh! I HATE Paris & Mexico...I was soooo hoping for GOOD Europe! Thanks for sharing!

I want to go to Disney Land!

Hee Hee!!!!

[dannyzmom]

lol - i was just thinking of a way to make the Miami trip sound good. ;)

Anyone watch Miami Ink on TLC? Yeah, I think Ami (the bald one) is cute! You could go down there and have tattoo ya! HA!

Miami...LOTS of good things here...(mainly me - LOL)...if the resort is the Fountainbleau it is TO DIE FOR...DH and I drove down there for our 1st anniversary. Great food, nightlife, cultural stuff, museums, beaches, Washington ave & Lincoln Rd in South Beach = GREAT people watching...Bayside is icky & touristy...

[heat123]

Anyone think those pan divider things are kind of funky????

I like the new tools and grill basket...maybe that's why I had a craving for a Whopper today... ????
You mean those things that looked like thin scratchy scott's dish pads???:confused:

[dannyzmom]

Miami sounds good...and I agree Ami from Miami Ink sounds even better!

You'll all go home with the PC logo tattooed on your butts!! LOL

[sailortena]

Any pictures of all the new products instead of just the pink HWC items? Was there a display or anything?

[KimberleePowell]

Am I right in thinking that there were only two posts with pictures? I don't want to miss any of them.

[PamperedChefDebi]

Am I right in thinking that there were only two posts with pictures? I don't want to miss any of them.

You are correct. We have only seen 6 pictures total so far.

[KimberleePowell]

Thank you. This thread keeps getting longer and I don't want to miss a thing:)

[chef greta]

You'll all go home with the PC logo tattooed on your butts!! LOL

That's so funny cause my first year at NC i roomed with out-of-state cluster mates that i didn't know. The first night, as we were going to sleep i asked them "if i got the pc logo tattood on my bum, would i have to get permission since it's copyrited?" Now it's become a running joke with my director that when i either earn a trip or walk across stage at NC, i'm gonna get the logo tatted on my bum and try to get Doris to get one with me.
Maybe i should shoot for the miami trip and make it happen. :thumbup:

[Deannasbiz]

I love the Rubber Gloves.....They are adorable....I would love to see the new scrapers....
Thanks for the Pictures!!!!

[ChefBeckyD]

Okay - just got off the phone with chefAnn:

The level one incentive is $300 PC Dollars (not cash), or GC to different Places, or Merchandise Choices.

Level 2 - 4 days 3 nights in Miami Beach

Level 3 - 5 days 4 nights in Mexican Riviera, or Paris

Level 4 - Extra day/night

TPC - Extra day/night



She just got out of the Phone Courage workshop, and said that it was INCREDIBLE!

Will know Sellathon Levels later today


The new Dots Dinnerware Set is on the Cover of the Spring/Summer catalog.

And she says the new rubs (which they all got full size samples of) are incredible smelling!

[PamperedChefDebi]

Okay - just got off the phone with chefAnn:

The level one incentive is $300 PC Dollars (not cash), or GC to different Places, or Merchandise Choices.

Level 2 - 4 days 3 nights in Miami Beach

Level 3 - 5 days 4 nights in Mexican Riviera, or Paris

Level 4 - Extra day/night

TPC - Extra day/night



She just got out of the Phone Courage workshop, and said that it was INCREDIBLE!

Will know Sellathon Levels later today


The new Dots Dinnerware Set is on the Cover of the Spring/Summer catalog.

And she says the new rubs (which they all got full size samples of) are incredible smelling!


LOVE it all!!! Thanks Becky! And Ann!

[janetupnorth]

Okay - just got off the phone with chefAnn:

The level one incentive is $300 PC Dollars (not cash), or GC to different Places, or Merchandise Choices.

Level 2 - 4 days 3 nights in Miami Beach

Level 3 - 5 days 4 nights in Mexican Riviera, or Paris

Level 4 - Extra day/night

TPC - Extra day/night



She just got out of the Phone Courage workshop, and said that it was INCREDIBLE!

Will know Sellathon Levels later today


The new Dots Dinnerware Set is on the Cover of the Spring/Summer catalog.

And she says the new rubs (which they all got full size samples of) are incredible smelling!

I can't wait!!!!

Stand by and I am posting all the past images on this thread in a post so people can see without clicking through files...

[janetupnorth]

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[brittanymcginnis]

I love the pink. How cute to do a baby shower gift with all of the pink products. Cups are perfect for measuring breast milk or formula for bottles. Gloves keep things clean, brushes scrub, how cool!

[chefsteph07]

I don't get the SA HWC cups?
Do they come apart?
What are they to be used for if they don't?

[JAE]

I don't get the SA HWC cups?
Do they come apart?
What are they to be used for if they don't?
Condiments, I would think.

[JAE]

Well, I've forgotten all the replies I wanted to take care of because this thread has changed subjects so often. BUT...
Love the pictures, thank you for those. Don't care for pink, but glad to see the pictures. I think I know what I'll give one of my sisters for her birthday after HWC month.
Some of us were too heavy before we got pregnant so being back to prepregnancy weight wasn't that hard. I'm actually less than I was when I was in high school. I was a size 12-14 in h.s and lost my freshman 15. Then up and down until pregnant and just went up and up. After two babies and a few years I am back down to a 10 and sometimes an 8, but unfortunately sometimes a little too close to 12.
I forget what free product level I made in November. $3000 in sales.
I'd go on any trip if TPC is sending me for free, even Miami. I'm sure it will be great.
I think that's all.

[dns2202]

The pink stuff is soooo cute!

[darlinclem]

I don't get the SA HWC cups?
Do they come apart?
What are they to be used for if they don't?

Are you talking the little pink measuring cups or the three bowls with the handle in the middle. The measuring cups are great for a hundred things (anything you would sell the easy read mini measuring cup). The bowls with the handle are what I would guess is a condiment set- great for sauces or nuts and candy.

[pamperedpals]

I don't get the SA HWC cups?
Do they come apart?
What are they to be used for if they don't?

It doesn't look as though they come apart. They would be great for dips, BBQ's (hold your ketchup, mustard and relish), candies, nuts.

[pamperedlinda]

It doesn't look as though they come apart. They would be great for dips, BBQ's (hold your ketchup, mustard and relish), candies, nuts.
Mexican Bar too: Salsa, Guac & Sour Cream!

[ChefBeckyD]

It doesn't look as though they come apart. They would be great for dips, BBQ's (hold your ketchup, mustard and relish), candies, nuts.
I was thinking salsa, guacamole, sour cream!

[VeronicaW]

Thank You for posting info people! I appreciate and I know I'm not alone! ;)

What a great place this community is! :thumbup: Go Chef Success! :thumbup:

I was disappointed b/cause I wasn't able to attend this year.
So, far I am NOT impressed with the trips. :yuck:
I really wish they repeated the Home Make-Over Incentive again!

Again, Thanks for posting the info!
Let us know about the upcoming Host/Guest Specials!

Veronica :chef:

[pamperedlinda]

Gee Becky - I wonder where I got that idea!

[redsoxgirl]

I was thinking the tri-bowls would be good for candy at Easter (the sort of look like Easter eggs dontcha think?) or something at a baby shower or a girlie bridal shower or something.

[kam]

I don't get the SA HWC cups?
Do they come apart?
What are they to be used for if they don't?

I have a 3 little cup caddy just like the one shown (but in all white-bought years ago from Crate&Barrel maybe?).

I use mine for a few things.
Condiments!
Dippers for fondue (this is what I orignally bought mine for)
Candy

When entertaining, I use it to put a different dip in each bowl. (PC Dill Dip in one, PC Southwest in one and Helluva Good French Onion in another). And since we can write on the SA with a dry-erase marker (I think this is correct), you could write the name of each dip on each of the bowls??

And with the new spices coming out, maybe one of those will make a good dip.

[ughubug]

Any information on RECRUITING incentives yet!?!?!

[ChefBeckyD]

Gee Becky - I wonder where I got that idea!


:D LOL! :D

[KellyTheChef]

wow...this thread is moving so fast that I am just keeping it open and hitting "refresh" every time I walk past my computer!

[JAE]

I was thinking the tri-bowls would be good for candy at Easter (the sort of look like Easter eggs dontcha think?) or something at a baby shower or a girlie bridal shower or something.
Good ideas. Easter and showers. I'll have to bring that up because the first thing I'll want to say, but shouldn't, is "I don't really care for pink, but you might...." Sell the positives.

[kaseydee]

wow...this thread is moving so fast that I am just keeping it open and hitting "refresh" every time I walk past my computer!


How funny......me too!

Thanks to all ya'll at Leadership for getting all this info posted!

[JAE]

wow...this thread is moving so fast that I am just keeping it open and hitting "refresh" every time I walk past my computer!
At least you're walking. I'm sitting here looking through recipes and listening to the radio. I was going to print address labels and postcards. I will, eventually.

[Bren706]

Okay - just got off the phone with chefAnn:

The level one incentive is $300 PC Dollars (not cash), or GC to different Places, or Merchandise Choices.

Level 2 - 4 days 3 nights in Miami Beach

Level 3 - 5 days 4 nights in Mexican Riviera, or Paris

Level 4 - Extra day/night

TPC - Extra day/night



She just got out of the Phone Courage workshop, and said that it was INCREDIBLE!
Will know Sellathon Levels later today


The new Dots Dinnerware Set is on the Cover of the Spring/Summer catalog.

And she says the new rubs (which they all got full size samples of) are incredible smelling!

Hopefully, everyone will share their workshop notes with us too!!! I would love to see notes on the Phone Courage Workshop. (Although, I am getting pretty good at picking up the phone to get a few contacts in each day.)

[ragschef]

My baby is 3.5, and I weigh 5 lbs more than I did the day after I gave birth.:grumpy:


I never want to be as little as I was before Madelyn. That was just too little. But I atleast would like to be out of double digit sizes!! :yuck:

[chefsteph07]

Yes, I was talking about the 3 bowls that don't come apart..yes, they would make good condiment holders, but I use the SA small bowls for those..I don't know, not impressed w/ it, but the other stuff is good!

Also, anyone's thoughts on the aluminum pans? I am shocked by that. Not trying to be a downer, but REALLY shocked.

[ChefBeckyD]

I never want to be as little as I was before Madelyn. That was just too little. But I atleast would like to be out of double digit sizes!! :yuck:


That is what I always say - I just want to be in a single digit size again!

[ragschef]

I weigh about 35 pounds more than I did before I got pregnant. :cry:

I miss being thin!!! :cry: :cry:

Gotcha beat. 47 pounds more than before baby... This is so sad.

[almondfarm]

Does anyone have an idea of the ballpark points needed for trip levels? Just wondering if they went way up because of the extra chance for double points for the Jan sales plus Jan/Feb double points.

[graciec1977]

Thanks for all the great info and pics!!! One thing I dont understand is the complaining about Miami, frankly I would be gratefull that if I didnt make my goal of the main trip that I had a chance at another trip of lesser value. In Canada we dont have that oppurtunity, there is one trip and it takes alot of hard work to get it. Be grateful that you have levels;)

[PamperedChefDebi]

Gotcha beat. 47 pounds more than before baby... This is so sad.

No, I've got you both beat. 65 pounds more.


OK, I'm gonna go cry now....

[redsoxgirl]

Good ideas. Easter and showers. I'll have to bring that up because the first thing I'll want to say, but shouldn't, is "I don't really care for pink, but you might...." Sell the positives.

I hate pink myself. You just have to think of the practical purposes of the products and not their colors. People who love pink will buy it no matter what.

I used to work with a girl who was obsessed with pink - her whole kitchen was pink! I'll have to make sure and tell her about this stuff when it's out :)

[lacychef]

I do know that if I were to earn the Miami Beach trip - I would need to start the Miami Beach diet....today!:eek:
LOL, you & me both Becky! I was ready to have a crash diet when I thought I was cruising!

[darlinclem]

Yes, I was talking about the 3 bowls that don't come apart..yes, they would make good condiment holders, but I use the SA small bowls for those..I don't know, not impressed w/ it, but the other stuff is good!

Also, anyone's thoughts on the aluminum pans? I am shocked by that. Not trying to be a downer, but REALLY shocked.


I have friends and hosts who love pink and prefer the softer lines so I think the bowls will go great. Like you, I prefer the SA.

I told hubby about the pans and he said "so PC is cheapening stuff up are they?" ACK! If he says that (and he doesn't pay attention half the time) I am a bit worried. I do understand wanting to appeal more to the masses though.

[darlinclem]

No, I've got you both beat. 65 pounds more.


OK, I'm gonna go cry now....


HA! 80 pounds and it isn't post baby weight it is post cancer treatment weight (9 year survivor). UGH! I don't want to be back at my wedding weight but precancer weight would be great!

[chefsteph07]

I have friends and hosts who love pink and prefer the softer lines so I think the bowls will go great. Like you, I prefer the SA.

I told hubby about the pans and he said "so PC is cheapening stuff up are they?" ACK! If he says that (and he doesn't pay attention half the time) I am a bit worried. I do understand wanting to appeal more to the masses though.

That's why I was asking the question about the pans, because the minute I told my hubby about it he said that PC is "selling out"...so I got a bit concerned.

[JAE]

I think people who have a connection with cancer will appreciate these pink products, too. Some people aren't as uptight as me about colors. As soon as we have a flyer available, I have a friend who I will give the pictures. She had breast cancer a few years ago, and she is interested in having a show. She didn't give to RUFTH because she really wanted any donation she made to go to breast cancer research. (It was August.)

[PamperChefCarol]

As far as the sheet pans go, if they are heavy I am all them. Sometimes you need a good sheet pan and the bar pan just don't do. Last night, I was making cupcakes for my birthday ( I know, pretty pitiful when you have to make your own birthday cake... that being said from a woman who is munching on one as I type!) and wanted to pour ganache over top of them but needed a pan big enough to go under the stackable cooling rack. A good sheet pan would have come in handy.

[rennea]

That's why I was asking the question about the pans, because the minute I told my hubby about it he said that PC is "selling out"...so I got a bit concerned.


I think we need to think about what a "professional Chef " uses!!!

I love love love my stoneware but have always kept the others as well.

Stoneware isn't good in my restaurant that's for sure!!! Just something to keep in mind when selling the new stuff.

[lacychef]

Sheesh! This thread has gone wild in the last few hours! (I mean in length!)

I'm excited about the cookware protectors; though if that's them in the pic they don't look like what I expected!
Not wild about the metal pans; but wasn't about the SS cookware either. This way, we can accomodate all our customers! Some say Stoneware is too heavy; maybe they'll buy one of these now!

I can't wait to see the collapsible bowl:thumbup:

[rennea]

This way, we can accomodate all our customers! Some say Stoneware is too heavy; maybe they'll buy one of these now!

You're right about the too heavy, my mom can't use stones cause she can't lift them.

[KellyTheChef]

Ok. Don't shoot me here. When I heard that we were going to carry sheet pans, my mouth dropped open and hung there for a long time. 25 years of PC trying to get people hooked on stoneware, and then we start selling an item that we have TALKED BAD ABOUT freaks me out.:(


But...
































I do NOT bake my cookies on our stones. :eek: There. I said it! I have the larger industrial size THICK stainless pans with a lip around the edge. (they are slightly bigger than our large bar pan) and these are what I bake my cookies on. I don't like how delicate cookies (as in spritz, cream wafers, etc.) come out on the stones. So, I have FOUR metal pans that I keep and use only for cookies, or under the broiler. So....even a die hard PC gal chooses metal over stones for at least one item. :o

[reba515]

any news on what the sell-a-thon package levels include?? I'm dying to know what I earned!!

[rennea]

OMG Kelly your too funny.....

I never talked bad about metal pans, just talked about how different and great stones are.

[whiteyteresa]

What are the discontinued items???

and now for the metal sheet pans ~~~

I never tell people about the metal pans because at Christmas time about 8 to 10 of us will get together and bake cookies from about 4am until we get done about 7-8pm - with stone only it would probably take three days - we will stack the metal sheets on three racks in my oven and with stones you can't do that

:chef:

[redsoxgirl]

I do NOT bake my cookies on our stones. :eek: There. I said it! I have the larger industrial size THICK stainless pans with a lip around the edge. (they are slightly bigger than our large bar pan) and these are what I bake my cookies on. I don't like how delicate cookies (as in spritz, cream wafers, etc.) come out on the stones. So, I have FOUR metal pans that I keep and use only for cookies, or under the broiler. So....even a die hard PC gal chooses metal over stones for at least one item. :o

Don't feel bad - I use metal too.

My mom's got kicka$$ metal pan that we use all the time for cookies. It's about 50% larger than the bar pan so it holds a lot more.
She's also got 2 metal cookie sheets (the same as the bar pan, jut metal) that we use a lot.

(I say we use my mom's pans because we live with her while we save for a house)

[JAE]

Ok. Don't shoot me here. When I heard that we were going to carry sheet pans, my mouth dropped open and hung there for a long time. 25 years of PC trying to get people hooked on stoneware, and then we start selling an item that we have TALKED BAD ABOUT freaks me out.:(


But...
































I do NOT bake my cookies on our stones. :eek: There. I said it! I have the larger industrial size THICK stainless pans with a lip around the edge. (they are slightly bigger than our large bar pan) and these are what I bake my cookies on. I don't like how delicate cookies (as in spritz, cream wafers, etc.) come out on the stones. So, I have FOUR metal pans that I keep and use only for cookies, or under the broiler. So....even a die hard PC gal chooses metal over stones for at least one item. :o
You'll have to share your delicate cookie recipes so we can share them with our customers.

[KimberleePowell]

I am personally excited about the metal pans. I have taken two different cake decorating classes, and now, I am constantly making cakes for baby showers. I always use metal pans for these types of cakes. Now, I will be able to promote these pans for those who bake and decorate cakes.

[pamperedpals]

I just talked with DH and he told me that we were going to go to Mexico. I asked him that if I could hold some Saturday show's during double points time and he told me "Do whatever you need to do, to get us there!" I will be on the phone tonight to get the next three Saturday's booked. I love my DH!:love:

I have never had a show on a Saturday before, because that is the only day both DH and I off together and we spend that day with the kids.

[kam]

First, I love my stones - for almost everything.

And, yes, I too was shocked about the metal sheet pans...but I also bake COOKIES on metal cookie sheets. I think they are Wilton brand. They are pretty thick and they are not non-stick. So they have held up through the years and I feel good quality- though I think the ones they sell now are thinner...

I have alwyas been afraid to bake cookies on the stones. I have tried once years ago and they did not turn out that well. I am not that good with cookies anyway so the less I deviate from a recipe the better.

So if the new pans are going to be good quality I will have no problem with them! I also think they may be stainless and not non-stick(?-I am assuming since somewhere it said they can go in the dishwasher. And I don't think non-stick can go in the dishwasher.). This would be a good thing, imo.

Pictures of these woudl be great!

[KellyTheChef]

You'll have to share your delicate cookie recipes so we can share them with our customers.
Here is my cream wafer recipe. Notice the first "review"...it's by me and gives some tips!

Cream Wafers - Allrecipes (http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cream-Wafers/Detail.aspx)

[almondfarm]

Laurie -
If you really want to push try doing 2 shows on those Saturdays - I do a 10:30 and a 2:30 and love those 2 show days!! Somedays when I get home I've sold like $1500 in one day! Plus you are already packed and everything anyway!
Good Luck on the phone!!!

[pamperedlinda]

Don't feel bad Kelly. I use my metal airbake pans sometimes too (like during Christmas when I do alot of baking). But, I only use them with Parchment Paper. I have found that when I do that my cookies come out just as good as if I do them on a stone. I do think that Oatmeal and Choc Chip cookies are the best on a stone though!

[peichef]

Are the new metal baking sheets non-stick?? I've always sold stones by informing people of the dangers of many non-stick (ie:old, teflon) pans. If these aren't non-stick, I'll LOVE them. If they are, I'll add the to my list of products I "forget" to mention.

[chefsteph07]

Too funny Kelly! I kind of thought the same thing...I do think that for those who simply WILL NOT give stones a try, that maybe this will be marketable to them, but I want to know how to sell it, considering what you said, that we have been talking bad about them for years! LOL
I am just curious to see what they look like and how durable they are supposed to be.

[momoftwins]

ok am dying to know sell a thon levels!!!

[peichef]

ok am dying to know sell a thon levels!!!
ME TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[KimberleePowell]

I want to know sell a thon levels too. I am pretty pitiful. I have printed off a list of all of the new products posted and I have highlighted all of the products that I for sure want to have. I just hope that I earned the ones that I really want with sell-a-thon.

[Jules711]

Okay...this thread is crazy with little info!! :p I keep refreshing just so that I don't have pages to go through later!!

Thank you to everyone listing info here. Now I want to know the list of discontinued!! I always like to see what's leaving so I can gasp in horror! Then happily call customers that I just know will want something from that list.

I just hope that s/h stays the same (in my area people do not like to pay any shipping), that incentive levels are reduced (though extending the double incentive is nice), that the items listed already are reasonably priced! I look at the HWC items and I think that the scrub brush was $7? I hope the Grill Basket isn't expensive and well made. It's just cute!! Okay...back to work...cleaning my office today :cry:

[ChefBeckyD]

I just talked with DH and he told me that we were going to go to Mexico. I asked him that if I could hold some Saturday show's during double points time and he told me "Do whatever you need to do, to get us there!" I will be on the phone tonight to get the next three Saturday's booked. I love my DH!:love:

I have never had a show on a Saturday before, because that is the only day both DH and I off together and we spend that day with the kids.

Laurie,

I do Saturday Brunch Shows. I'm always home by 1 or 2, and have the rest of the day - it doesn't seem so bad that way - I still feel like I get my weekend with my guys!

[kaseydee]

Okay...this thread is crazy with little info!! :p I keep refreshing just so that I don't have pages to go through later!!

Thank you to everyone listing info here. Now I want to know the list of discontinued!! I always like to see what's leaving so I can gasp in horror! Then happily call customers that I just know will want something from that list.

I just hope that s/h stays the same (in my area people do not like to pay any shipping), that incentive levels are reduced (though extending the double incentive is nice), that the items listed already are reasonably priced! I look at the HWC items and I think that the scrub brush was $7? I hope the Grill Basket isn't expensive and well made. It's just cute!! Okay...back to work...cleaning my office today :cry:

I heard grill basket was $25.50.

[KimberleePowell]

I am super excited about the grill basket. I am always trying to find yummy and healty things for my husband and I to eat. Grilling is such a great way to control some of the fat in items and I have been wanting to purchase a grill basket for quite some time now.

[hperschnick]

I want to know sell a thon levels too. I am pretty pitiful. I have printed off a list of all of the new products posted and I have highlighted all of the products that I for sure want to have. I just hope that I earned the ones that I really want with sell-a-thon.

I did that too!

[KimberleePowell]

I am glad that I am not the only one:)

[Cindycooks]

Im excited about the grill basket too - I was thinking to myself that if I was a customer, I would pay around $25 for it - so if it is $25.50, thats great! And I'm excited too about the Greek Seasoning (I just love greek food!)

So ready to see what the levels are - I got Level 2 so Im psyched!

[peichef]

Am I the only one obsessing here?? I am DYING to know sellathon levels. ARGH.

[Leigh0725]

Yeah, I'm excited for that as well, however, it just means that it's that much closer to being warm enough to start grilling. I have to say "however" b/c that means it will be time for us to buy a new grill. :( Our current one only has 1 of the 3 burners working. Guess I'm just not ready to spend that kind of money yet. But....nothing that a few extra shows a month won't cover. ;)

[ChefBeckyD]

I am super excited about the grill basket. I am always trying to find yummy and healty things for my husband and I to eat. Grilling is such a great way to control some of the fat in items and I have been wanting to purchase a grill basket for quite some time now.

I've been wanting one too ~ and now I have one!:thumbup: (at least I will by Jan. 25th!) I love to grill veggies, shrimp, etc....and have had to always make them into shish kabobs - now I can throw it all in the basket to grill! I bet the new Grilling Cookbook will have recipes using the Grill Basket!

[brittanymcginnis]

Does anyone know what time they find out the sellathon levels?

[hperschnick]

I think that the metal pans are so that we can appeal to more people. I have some customers who will not buy stoneware because of the no soap issue. I explain the whole soap thing but they don't buy it. I'm sure they will be nice heavy ones - PC has great prods so they will be awesome as well and will have their own special selling features.

[peichef]

Does anyone know what time they find out the sellathon levels?
...ditto...

[Stampaholic1961]

Me too!!!! Except I was 29 when I got pregnant. Then add some meds that caused a 50 pound weight gain that I have yet to lose all of. YUCK!

Hey, are you reading my mind? That sounds like me! I was 3 weeks from turning 29 when I had my first baby. I had the same reaction to a medicine...huge weight gain! Then a messed up thyroid which won't let me lose any weight at all!!!

[Chef.Darcy]

My director told me that the metal panas are JUST AS HEAVEY as our bar pans....

They already have the sell a thon level list - but I was in the car when my director read it to me, so don't have that info....

[ChefBeckyD]

Does anyone know what time they find out the sellathon levels?
ChefAnn said they were going to find out at lunch, but had meetings directly following lunch, so wouldn't have time to talk to give that sort of info......they do have a pretty busy schedule today.

[Leigh0725]

Yumm, add some of that Greek rub to the veggies! That will give it some good flavor! I hope they don't take away any seasonings since they're adding to it.

[ChefBeckyD]

Yumm, add some of that Greek rub to the veggies! That will give it some good flavor! I hope they don't take away any seasonings since they're adding to it.

In ChefAnn's words - the Moroccan Rub smelled so warm and homey, it made her just want to curl up inside the bottle, and the Greek Rub smelled so bright and fresh, she could just imagine it in a marinade for chicken and veggies on the grill!

Okay - where is that drooling, lip-smacking smilie when we need him?

[KellyTheChef]

Greek seasoning...I can't wait to do a marinade of that, some lemon juice and some olive oil over chicken or pork!

[Chef.Darcy]

TS had a Moroccan seasoning salt last summer that was AMAZING...I can only hope our Moroccan rub is as good, and can't wait to try it. I used it on EVERYTHING....from chicken to green beans to zucchini & squash. So good!

[KellyTheChef]

Ha! Now that I read Becky's post...it probably HAS lemon in it!

[ChefKrisB]

I got a list of the $3000 sell a thon products and posted it in a new thread... :)
the $1500 package should include half of those products...

[KellyTheChef]

What type of flavors/herbs/spices are in Moroccan rubs?

[ChefBeckyD]

What type of flavors/herbs/spices are in Moroccan rubs?

Kelly - here is a recipe I found when I googled it:

oroccan Rub

Moroccan Rub

2 TBSP paprika
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground fenugreek
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp cayenne


I bet this would be really good on the 30 Minute Chicken!

[KellyTheChef]

Mmmm...thanks Becky! Guess I could have Googled it too, huh??

[jrstephens]

I an anxious to know what the sibmit two shows level is. I did no reach the $1500 sells level this time like I havein the past. I did earn PC Dollars in Dec, though, and can buy some products and not spend my own money, ha!

[KimberleePowell]

Does anyone know what the free spring product was for having two shows?

[darlinclem]

Does anyone know what the free spring product was for having two shows?

The fine print on the Sell A Thon said that the 2 show was included in the other packages so my guess is that it is the first item on the list- the green bar board and knife..

[MissChef]

Yikes! That took forever to get through! I went shopping and haven't been on here since 8:30 Pacific time! I went because I needed to stock up on things to eat that are healthy. I just re-started the south-beach diet and I can already feel a little bit in 3 days! My pants aren't so tight! I did really good with this 3 years ago and I've decided this is the way for me, plus there is heart disease in my family and I figured this diet will help me not be a risk considering the doc that started it, started it as a heart smart diet!
The trips are not thrilling to me but hey that's okay! It still worth trying to earn because if you earn it you've earned a bunch of other stuff and probably really close to or already have earned TPC!
I WANT TO KNOW WHAT OUR SELL-A-THON levels are! I kept hoping that by the time I got through the 10 pages since I left:D :D that there would be an announcment! ;)

[shuttermonster]

Okay... newbie here. So is that ALL the new products... or will more be announced each day?

Thanks for sharing everyone,
Linda

[PamperedChefDebi]

Okay... newbie here. So is that ALL the new products... or will more be announced each day?

Thanks for sharing everyone,
Linda

Nope, this should be it.

[ChefBeckyD]

Okay... newbie here. So is that ALL the new products... or will more be announced each day?

Thanks for sharing everyone,
Linda


That's it for products.....

[PSPingMom]

Just wondering what you are eating for the south beach diet.
What do your meals consist of?
Im trying to lose some weight too.

[rennea]

Does anyone know what the free spring product was for having two shows?


maybe the green bread knife?

[krzymomof4]

Okay, when I first read where the trips were going to be I was really disappointed. I really talked to my boys about helping me out this year and we might be able to go somewhere. When they came home from school, they said "woo-hoo Miami, we get to finally see the ocean. I meantioned Paris and my 12 year old said, "I want to go there, they have really great food!" to which my 13 year old said, "French chicks don't shave their pits" I thought I was going to die laughing.
So I guess I will be working my but off to get to Miami. I have never earned a level before, so I am keeping my fingers crossed.

[MissChef]

Just wondering what you are eating for the south beach diet.
What do your meals consist of?
Im trying to lose some weight too.
Go on over to the loosing weight thread and I'll write more!

[Leigh0725]

Ok - just a quick question. Let's say I earn a trip this year. Does that mean I get free registration on top of that since that is Level 1? I'm not quite sure how this works b/c I've only been doing this a year and haven't sold enough to get to the point of earning Level 1 ($17,890 for my first year! Not bad in my opnion). I would love to at least earn level 1 this year, but a trip would be great. I have about 6 gals that are getting married this year so I'm hoping that will help with a chunk of it. I just need to get on the phone to make some calls and get my calendar full!

[KimberleePowell]

I am hoping that it might be the grill basket:)

[Leigh0725]

From what my Director told me, the free product is usually around the $40 range. Like the SS 8" pan and the triffle bowl. Just a thought.

[Jules711]

Levels are separate from each other so it's just one level that you earn. Level one isn't free registration. It's conference cash to spend wherever you want (a debit card that you get when you get there...I think). Hope that helps.

[Leigh0725]

For some reason I thought level one this year was free conference registration and that this was how it was. Oh well. Guess we that is why we have Conference club! ;)

[Cindycooks]

Yes - its a $300 debit card and the good thing is, you can use it anywhere (not just at the conference booths and hotels which is what some people mistakenly think). You can shop, eat out, pay for your hotel room - whatever you want with it!

[ragschef]

Ok - just a quick question. Let's say I earn a trip this year. Does that mean I get free registration on top of that since that is Level 1? I'm not quite sure how this works b/c I've only been doing this a year and haven't sold enough to get to the point of earning Level 1 ($17,890 for my first year! Not bad in my opnion). I would love to at least earn level 1 this year, but a trip would be great. I have about 6 gals that are getting married this year so I'm hoping that will help with a chunk of it. I just need to get on the phone to make some calls and get my calendar full!

How funny. that's almost exactly what I sold my first year -- $17892 (i was actually upset bc my first year, level one was $20K)
not bad in my opinion either. keep up the momentum and you'll earn a level this year! I got level one 2007 and am shooting for 2 or 3 this year. hoping my recruit leads will turn into team members and that my busiest month is the double points time span. recruiting is where its at though!

[KimberleePowell]

For some reason, I thought that level one took care of conference. That is a good thing to know.

[ChefBeckyD]

How funny. that's almost exactly what I sold my first year -- $17892
not bad in my opinion either. keep up the momentum and you'll earn a level this year! I got level one 2007 and am shooting for 2 or 3 this year. hoping my recruit leads will turn into team members and that my busiest month is the double points time span. recruiting is where its at though!

The first year I was a consultant, $15,000 was the amount you needed for Level One....and I earned it....but the next year, they raised the amount....and I think it has been higher every year since.

[ragschef]

i hope it doesn't go up this year.

[ChefMoore]

As I'm a relatively new consultant, I have what may seem to be a basic question. Is there any chance of earning any of the levels if you don't recruit?

[ragschef]

oh yeah. my first year i had absolutely no recruits and was 21oo points away from earning level one. however, due to personal goings on in the summer, i had to take a month and a half off my first year and probably could have gotten it, had I worked that summer

best of luck to you!! and to everyone else!

[KimberleePowell]

Yes, you can earn levels if you do not recruit. However, it is so much easier to attain points if you do recruit. For instance, in 2007 you would receive 1 point for every dollar in comissionable sales and 2000 points for every qualified recruit. I hope that makes sense.

[Jules711]

Level one is definitely achievable without recruiting. You just have to have a steady show schedule and sell a lot and be sure to do a lot in Jan/Feb when you get dbl points!! That makes a huge difference!

[heat123]

Level one is definitely achievable without recruiting. You just have to have a steady show schedule and sell a lot and be sure to do a lot in Jan/Feb when you get dbl points!! That makes a huge difference!
Exactly! I made level 1 this year for the first time without having recruiting points! I double booked for Feb (which was dbl pts month) and ended up with $25kish points. So it is doable!

[PamperedTammy]

This is information that I just received from my Director.

This is just the $3000 level (many are saying just imagine 1/2 of the stuff for the $1500 level- what half I don't know)


ok, here is the list of what's in the $3000 level:

Green bar board with paring knife
color coated paring knife
greek rub
chipolte rub
micro scraper (fits in the BBQ basting bottle??)
mega scraper (for cookware, etc)
master scraper (for batters, etc)
set of cookware protectors
medium alum. sheet pan
oven pad(s) - not sure if it's one or two.
chef's tools - small spoon
chef's tool - square slotted
pinch bowls
microfiber/dishcloth set
tumbler set
outdoor serving utensil set
grilling cookbook
party stakes
dots mugs
wine bottle opener
kitchen shear cover
colander set

[pamperedgirl3]

Exactly! I made level 1 this year for the first time without having recruiting points! I double booked for Feb (which was dbl pts month) and ended up with $25kish points. So it is doable!

I agree. I didn't recruit this year & ended with just over 23000 points. I also didn't have a great double points month & took October off to have a baby. So it's doable. I'm trying for level 2 or 3 this year--by recruiting!

I wasn't too excited when I heard about the trips, but after talking to DH at lunch, he said, Paris would be cool. I thought he never really cared about Paris! So I guess I'll shoot for level 3 & be happy where I land!

[sfdavis918]

Did anyone post this yet? Visitors @<hidden email> City of Miami Beach (http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/visitors/default.aspx?id=13876) I found it while trying to find out info about their crime rate. I told DH that Miami Beach was Level 2 and he said it was one of USA's crime capitols.:yuck: Although he did ask if I get that Level can we make an appt to get a tattoo done at the shop on Miami Ink.:p

[PamperedChefDebi]

Did anyone post this yet? Visitors @<hidden email> City of Miami Beach (http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/visitors/default.aspx?id=13876) I found it while trying to find out info about their crime rate. I told DH that Miami Beach was Level 2 and he said it was one of USA's crime capitols.:yuck: Although he did ask if I get that Level can we make an appt to get a tattoo done at the shop on Miami Ink.:p


Ok, keep in mind I'm in Germany..... What the heck is Miami Ink?

[StacieB]

Miami Ink is a Tatoo Show that is on TLC!!

[Leigh0725]

lol - I'm telling ya, Ami is quite cute! For those folks going to London this year, you can stop by the London Ink shop. lol. Yeah, I'm addicted to TLC.

[PamperedChefDebi]

Miami Ink is a Tatoo Show that is on TLC!!


Oh, I miss TLC! So I be Miami Ink is terribly expensive, right? DH and I are wanting another tattoo.

[ChefJoyJ]

I'd love to know the resort it will be at in Miami - need something to make Miami sound exciting to DH! :)

Although...any trip with just the two of us and no baby might be incentive enough... ;)

[ChefJoyJ]

Let me just add that my heart aches when I imagine leaving her. But then, I have to remind myself she will be over 2 years old then...so much older...but still...achey heart.

(yes...I hear achey breaky heart when I read that too...:rolleyes: )

[ragschef]

Let me just add that my heart aches when I imagine leaving her. But then, I have to remind myself she will be over 2 years old then...so much older...but still...achey heart.

(yes...I hear achey breaky heart when I read that too...:rolleyes: )


My little girl was 3 when I went to conference in July, away from my baby for the first time, and I was so broken hearted! And loaded on xanex because of the separation anxiety. It was horrible. Plus, I'd never flown before then. My director was laughing at me because I was so freaked out about everything on that trip. I was even afraid of teh trolleys. :o Still not sure if I want to do it again this year. It was so hard to leave her. :(

[lacychef]

Did you all see the trip points posted in the other thread? My director just called to tell me too.
Basically, the points are the same as last year; but recruiting requirements have gone WAY up! (and that's QUALIFIED recruits, mind you!)

[ChefBeckyD]

Did you all see the trip points posted in the other thread? My director just called to tell me too.
Basically, the points are the same as last year; but recruiting requirements have gone WAY up! (and that's QUALIFIED recruits, mind you!)
Where is that Lacy???

[lacychef]

Where is that Lacy???
In the 'incentive '08 points' thread...or something like that, lol!

For level 2: FD=54000 + 2 recruits
Director=52000 + 4 recruits
For level 3: FD=76000 + 3 recruits
Director=74000 + 6 recruits

Sorry I don't know level 4; I was only worried about the levels I could reach:p It's in the other thread though

[PamperedChefDebi]

In the 'incentive '08 points' thread...or something like that, lol!

For level 2: FD=54000 + 2 recruits
Director=52000 + 4 recruits
For level 3: FD=76000 + 3 recruits
Director=74000 + 6 recruits

Sorry I don't know level 4; I was only worried about the levels I could reach:p It's in the other thread though

Lacy, where is the other thread? I'm not finding it.

[Ginger428]

The other Leadership News thread......;)

[PamperedChefDebi]

The other Leadership News thread......;)

Your thread Ginger? It's after midnight here....I must be tired.

[Ginger428]

LOL....Yesssssssssssss............;)

[RebelChef]

I can't even blame it on the time, but I'm not finding it either. The one I read has last year's requirements but not much on this year. Director level requirements don't help me much. lol

[dannyzmom]

I'd love to know the resort it will be at in Miami - need something to make Miami sound exciting to DH! :)

Although...any trip with just the two of us and no baby might be incentive enough... ;)

The Fountainbleau -- amazing place!

[PamperedChefDebi]

I can't even blame it on the time, but I'm not finding it either. The one I read has last year's requirements but not much on this year. Director level requirements don't help me much. lol

Oh good! I feel better now. I saw the one you're referring to too but nothing with ALL the numbers. I want to get it out to my team!!

[erinb]

The Fountainbleau -- amazing place!

Is this a definite?

It will be newly renovated in mid 2008

http://www.fontainebleau.com/miami/images/header.jpg

[ChefJoyJ]

Oh, I had posted last year's requirements b/c people were saying that it hadn't changed much...it was just for info...not for anything definitive. Sorry! :o

[ChefJoyJ]

Alright - I was all about Paris, but checking out the Fontainbleu - I wanna go!!! :chef:

[GeorgiaPeach]

The Fountainbleau -- amazing place!

Isn't that where the contestants stayed on Top Chef this last season?

[ChefBeckyD]

I guess now what I want to know is what Paperwork is being updated......I need to order some stuff, but don't want to order a ton if it's all changing....

Like:
Invitations - especially for the Theme Shows (I know the theme shows are staying the same)
Recruiting Brochures
Wedding Brochures
Fundraiser Brochures......

I need to order Bridal Shower Invites for a Couple Bridal Showers coming up, but want a new version if there is one....

[janetupnorth]

Did you see how many views this thread had?????

Over 11,700!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ChefBeckyD]

Did you see how many views this thread had?????

Over 11,700!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's passed the 3-2-1 thread, which has been going since we got back from National Conference!


There were a TON of people logged on all afternoon though!

[ragschef]

In the 'incentive '08 points' thread...or something like that, lol!

For level 2: FD=54000 + 2 recruits
Director=52000 + 4 recruits
For level 3: FD=76000 + 3 recruits
Director=74000 + 6 recruits

Sorry I don't know level 4; I was only worried about the levels I could reach:p It's in the other thread though


So if I'm reading this right, that means if I'm a FD, I have to have an ADDITIONAL 2 qualified recruits to earn the trip at the discounted points? What was level one's qualifications?

[Christ Follower]

So if I'm reading this right, that means if I'm a FD, I have to have an ADDITIONAL 2 qualified recruits to earn the trip at the discounted points? What was level one's qualifications?
That's what I was wondering myself.

[darlinclem]

Does anyone know the March Host special yet?

[ChefBeckyD]

Does anyone know the March Host special yet?
Ohhhh, good question!

[jkinak]

Isn't that where the contestants stayed on Top Chef this last season?

Yes! I love that show!!:chef:

[buckeyefan08]

My little girl was 3 when I went to conference in July, away from my baby for the first time, and I was so broken hearted! And loaded on xanex because of the separation anxiety. It was horrible. Plus, I'd never flown before then. My director was laughing at me because I was so freaked out about everything on that trip. I was even afraid of teh trolleys. :o Still not sure if I want to do it again this year. It was so hard to leave her. :(
I will have a 5 year old, 3 year old, and a 4 month old by conference time. I have toyed with the idea of not going but I didn't get to go last time. I signed in late May. Not sure what to do yet!!!!:confused:

[janetupnorth]

I will have a 5 year old, 3 year old, and a 4 month old by conference time. I have toyed with the idea of not going but I didn't get to go last time. I signed in late May. Not sure what to do yet!!!!:confused:

This last conference I had a 6 year old and a 3 year old. DH had to work the whole time. So, I drove to grandma's house, left them there and went to conference.

Granted, I didn't have a newer baby, but for 2-3 days, grandma was capable. :D

[wadesgirl]

I will have a 5 year old, 3 year old, and a 4 month old by conference time. I have toyed with the idea of not going but I didn't get to go last time. I signed in late May. Not sure what to do yet!!!!:confused:

If you can go, I would go. It really is a great thing!

[jrstephens]

Did you see how many views this thread had?????

Over 11,700!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I bet a bunch of those have never been on here until Leadership! HAHA!:D

[RebelChef]

Either that or it's the same 50 people refreshing theirs all day to keep up. lol

[DebbieJ]

Hi everyone....finally logging on from Cincy.....having a blast....will join the fun when I get home cuz it's 2 a.m. right now. :)

[momoftwins]

WOO HOO!! Thanks for all the updates!!!!

Hope you are having a great time Deb!!

Could someone please post what the $1500 level of sell a thon is?? Thanks!

[Di_Can_Cook]

Please tell me that the green bar board and knife are not my sell-a-thon reward for submitting 2 (actually more) shows in Nov.!

I would think they would have been my reward for signing up AND qualifying in November, which would have made others "green with envy." Since I signed up Oct. 27, it was impossible for me to meet that deadline. I was told not to worry about it since those products weren't that big of a deal anyway.

ON A MORE POSITIVE NOTE ...

I am excited about the metal pans, believe it or not!

I still bake cookies on my airbakes because I cannot clean nut oils from stoneware, and I have a nephew with a life-threatening allergy. Also, I found that my cookies spread out no matter what pan I use, and using a hot stone makes the problem worse. At least I can wash a warm metal pan without fear of stress fractures.

Still LOVE the stoneware for other things, and I am convinced it will still be our bread and butter!

[lacychef]

Hi everyone....finally logging on from Cincy.....having a blast....will join the fun when I get home cuz it's 2 a.m. right now. :)
Deb! What were you doing up at 2? You crazy lady:p

[DebbieJ]

As I'm a relatively new consultant, I have what may seem to be a basic question. Is there any chance of earning any of the levels if you don't recruit?

As of this year, No. You must recruit and qualify at least one consultant to earn level 1 as a consultant.

[DebbieJ]

Deb! What were you doing up at 2? You crazy lady:p

Just ask Kris. :) I'm not sure what time she left......

[katie0128]

Please tell me that the green bar board and knife are not my sell-a-thon reward for submitting 2 (actually more) shows in Nov.!

Where are you in Ohio?

[whiteyteresa]

As of this year, No. You must recruit and qualify at least one consultant to earn level 1 as a consultant.


I don't think that is fair

I thought that this business was the one that said that you can do want you want - if you want to promote you can and if you didn't you didn't have to. now it seems that you must recruit to get benefits that when I signed I didn't

:chef:

[DebbieJ]

I don't think that is fair

I thought that this business was the one that said that you can do want you want - if you want to promote you can and if you didn't you didn't have to. now it seems that you must recruit to get benefits that when I signed I didn't

:chef:

You don't have to recruit. But if you don't, there are certain things you won't be able to get. Just like if you don't sell enough, you won't earn new products.

I believe that every policy, promotion, special, etc, is put in place to help US grow our business. Trust our leaders. They know what they are doing.

[pamperedposey]

Ok, without having to read through 400 posts...Has everyone seen pics of everything by now?? My computer just completely stopped getting internet connections after my first couple of attempts on Day 1. I have tons more to share if anyone needs them.

[katie0128]

From what I've seen, we just have the six or so original pics that someone (you?) posted WAAAAY back about a hundred pages ago. If you have pics and don't share, I think you might be pelted with rotten tomatoes!http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/silly/rottentomato.gif (http://www.thesmilies.com)

[Lisa/ChefBear]

I agree, that's not fair to those who aren't interested in recruiting. I'm in a very small area that being inindated with consultants and I'm having a hard time keeping hostesses that don't have cousins or neighbors becoming consultants. I don't recruit, as I haven't had anyone interested and also if I did, it's just taking business away from me.

This is supposed to by My business my way, and I think it's becoming Recruit or go no where way and that's not why I joined this business.

I guess this year will be last conference I attend :cry: , as without that Level 1 - $300.00 conference cash bonus, I won't be able to go. :mad:

Well off to sulk with a hershey's kiss,

Lisa

[whiteyteresa]

I believe promotion stuff should be separate - I can do as little or as much sales I want to do - if I want to earn the new products that is one thing but if I want to earn level one, I should be able to earn it on my sales, not recruiting. I know they want their company to grow bigger but if don't want to recruit but have high sales - I shouldn't be penalized (???) for that.

just my weird way of thinking - but it will make it hard to recruit because I will have to tell everyone that to earn trips or gift certificates - they will have to recruit

:chef:

[Jayne]

Ok, without having to read through 400 posts...Has everyone seen pics of everything by now?? My computer just completely stopped getting internet connections after my first couple of attempts on Day 1. I have tons more to share if anyone needs them.

No...there has not been very many pics...everyone is dying to see, please post ASAP!! lol

[whiteyteresa]

I agree, that's not fair to those who aren't interested in recruiting. I'm in a very small area that being inindated with consultants and I'm having a hard time keeping hostesses that don't have cousins or neighbors becoming consultants. I don't recruit, as I haven't had anyone interested and also if I did, it's just taking business away from me.

This is supposed to by My business my way, and I think it's becoming Recruit or go no where way and that's not why I joined this business.

I guess this year will be last conference I attend :cry: , as without that Level 1 - $300.00 conference cash bonus, I won't be able to go. :mad:

Well off to sulk with a hershey's kiss,

Lisa

I totally agree

:chef:

[katie0128]

I believe promotion stuff should be separate - I can do as little or as much sales I want to do - if I want to earn the new products that is one thing but if I want to earn level one, I should be able to earn it on my sales, not recruiting. I know they want their company to grow bigger but if don't want to recruit but have high sales - I shouldn't be penalized (???) for that.

just my weird way of thinking - but it will make it hard to recruit because I will have to tell everyone that to earn trips or gift certificates - they will have to recruit

:chef:

Same thought here. I know they are trying to make sure there is enough of a consultant base that is selling to allow HO to provide great incentives, products and keep PC moving forward, but I'm not in a position to be able to support consultants and don't recruit because of it.

[DebbieJ]

No, if you continue to NOT recruit, you will continue to work hard for the same results. But when you build a team, you work smarter, increase your rewards and your income and still do those same 2 shows a week.

The key in earning trips is by recruiting anyway so by placing higher recruiting requirements on the yearly incentive is only going to help us GROW OUR BUSINESSES and guarantee that we will earn trips!!!!!!!!

I LOVE THIS COMPANY!!!!!!!

[DebbieJ]

but I'm not in a position to be able to support consultants and don't recruit because of it.

That's not your responsibility--it's your director's responsibility. All you have to do is ask!! Your director should take it from there, so ask her for help! You can do this!!!!

[kspry]

still do those same 2 shows a week.


And train your recruits, motivate them, and cheer them on despite your day job?

[susanr613]

It would be a shame if the company moved in the direction of valuing recruiting over everything else. I think that Level One should be held open for consultants who are happy partying all the time :-)

[Christ Follower]

As of now I am only a future director and don't have to train my recruits. My director does that. At some point I will promote and will be able to train them myself but I will cross that bridge when I get there.

[DebbieJ]

It would be a shame if the company moved in the direction of valuing recruiting over everything else. I think that Level One should be held open for consultants who are happy partying all the time :-)

Our company does not value recruiting above all else. As consultants, there are three aspects to our job: sell, book, and recruit. They all go hand in hand. That's what the 3-2-1 Success Plan is all about. Our company makes it SOOOO easy for us to be successful in all three by giving us top notch training, materials, and tools! I love our company!!!!

[katie0128]

That's not your responsibility--it's your director's responsibility. All you have to do is ask!! Your director should take it from there, so ask her for help! You can do this!!!!

I know technically that is what I could do, but I feel that if I am going to make a very conscious effort to recruit then I need to share in the responsibility to make sure "my" consultants are trained property and have all the enouragement they need. If every one of my director's consultants recruited and then dumped (yes, I know that is not the best word, but that is what I feel like I'd be doing) the new consultants on my director, she could become overwhelmed. I'm not saying that I don't offer the opportunity to everyone, but I also don't go out of my way to bring anyone "into the fold" either. And I'm not saying that I don't plan to grow my business/team, just not right now. Is this making any sense or am I just rambling???

[kspry]

Since my director didn't train me at all, there is no question in my mind who will be training my recruits.

[DebbieJ]

I know technically that is what I could do, but I feel that if I am going to make a very conscious effort to recruit then I need to share in the responsibility to make sure "my" consultants are trained property and have all the enouragement they need.

Then ask your director to partner with you.

[pamperedposey]

I can't remember exactly what I posted besides the HWC things so if I duplicate sorry. Some of these things you really have to see to understand, but since I haven't labeled them all you still might not know what is what, but it's better than nothing, right?? ;)

[DebbieJ]

Since my director didn't train me at all, there is no question in my mind who will be training my recruits.

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :( :( :( :( :(

I'm so sorry you had that experience.

[Christ Follower]

Since my director didn't train me at all, there is no question in my mind who will be training my recruits.
See I am in a fortunate postition b/c I have a GREAT director that has made it clear that she would do the training if I recruited and would also train me to train untill I felt comfortable doing it on my own. Does that make sense? I know not everyone has a good director though.

[whiteyteresa]

I have to much going on that I don't have time for recruiting and training

My husband - well in some sense - is okay

My dad is 77yrs old and is needing more help (my mom died 4 1/2 years ago and we moved in his house Nov 06)

My daughter is entering a new stage with her health concern. She was born with a cleft lip/palate (both were repaired when she was 4 and 10 months old) - she just turned 8 years old and her plastic surgeron (which she has been seeing him since she was 16 days old) said that it is time to take it to the next step with bone graphing - that is going to happen within the next 30 days, we backed off of her speech lessons from 4 days to 1 day after school and now after the surgery will go back up - I hope only 3 days. But still, with everything I do for these 3 people, I don't want to take on more responsiblilies

O - I forgot to tell you that I do have 2 recruits, 1 started in April and quialifed in May and has done only less than $3,000 in total and the other one signed in May and has never quailifed - that is another whole different thread. I e-mail them and so does my director

My sales has been just where I want them to be but like someone said - as consultants - we should have a chance to earn a trip even if we don't recruit.

:chef:

[Christ Follower]

I can't remember exactly what I posted besides the HWC things so if I duplicate sorry. Some of these things you really have to see to understand, but since I haven't labeled them all you still might not know what is what, but it's better than nothing, right?? ;)
What is that long skinny thing? LOL! Is that the micro scraper?

[pamperedposey]

and more...

[RaggedyAunt]

Thanks, Cindy. #29 was a new pic, and the item is STRANGE! Must be the really skinner scraper. Can't wait to see it in person. Congrats on promoting, too.

[pamperedposey]

What is that long skinny thing? LOL! Is that the micro scraper?

Yes, that's the micro scraper for getting into salad dressing bottles.

[katie0128]

Then ask your director to partner with you.

I have already talked with my director about this. And once I feel that I am taking care of my own family the way I should, we will be doing a team approach. But since I honestly don't know if it will be this year, I'm a bit disappointed that it might cause me to miss ALL of the incentives.

I completely agree with the recruiting requirement for the trips (bigger output from HO requires a bigger committment from consultant), but not Level 1... there should be at least one level that those of us that for one reason or another choose not to recruit can earn. From a business persepetive, I can understand what HO chose to go down this road and that is fine. I just with they had kept Level 1 as achievable without recruiting. Oh well... doesn't mean I love PC any less... you are right in everything else you have said about the company. It is a GREAT company to be associated with and I completely enjoy my "job".

[Christ Follower]

Yes, that's the micro scraper for getting into salad dressing bottles.
I'm wondering how long that will last? I am not at the point where I have to get every last drop out of my $3 salad dressing but you never know.....

[pamperedposey]

Thanks, Cindy. #29 was a new pic, and the item is STRANGE! Must be the really skinner scraper. Can't wait to see it in person. Congrats on promoting, too.

Thanks! It was so much fun to walk the stage. I had bronchitis and an ear infection when I left home, so I was on a few medicines the whole time I was there. I think I would have had an even better time if I hadn't been sick!

[lockhartkitchen]

I think people are stressing too much about this new recruiting addition tied to incentive trips. If you are having consistent shows, putting opportunity brochures in host packets, mentioning at host coaching calls, letting your hosts see how much fun you have in your job and JUST ASK, you will have others that want to know more about the opportunity. Nobody, wants to be your new "recruit", but many will want to hear about the opportunity. It's all at how you look at it. You will have 12 months to come across ONE that feels the business is right for him/her. See this as a challenge not a problem. I'm hearing a lot of excuses. You WILL do what you tell yourself you CAN Do.

[RaggedyAunt]

Okay, the Green is GREEN! Not too sure about it... I guess I'll reserve judgment until I see it in person, but the bar board--I don't think so... Thanks for posting all those pics. You *sharers* are so cool to those of us who couldn't be there!

[pamperedposey]

last of the pics...if I left out something that you still want to see, let me know. I probably have a picture of it.

[kspry]

I'm so sorry you had that experience.

See I am in a fortunate postition b/c I have a GREAT director that has made it clear that she would do the training if I recruited and would also train me to train untill I felt comfortable doing it on my own. Does that make sense? I know not everyone has a good director though.


Thanks, you two - every now and then I am going to go off on a director vent, though, as I was not as lucky as you. She's a great person, but not a great manager. She sent an email to her cluster reminding them to redeem their Pan-O-Rama points, a day after the promotion ended. I have 2 recruits, and she confuses the heck out of them with her emails. If I could sign 3 more at one pop and be rid of her, I guess I'd be OK.

[DebbieJ]

If I could sign 3 more at one pop and be rid of her, I guess I'd be OK.

Can you go to your upline for help?

[RaggedyAunt]

Okay, 46 & 48 are the collapsible bowl, correct? BTW, does it have any Chillzanne features? Just curious...

What is in #47? The large round tray with the green accent.

Thanks so much! I hope all of you are feeling better. It sucks to be ill when traveling. Get some much-needed rest and feel better soon.

[JAE]

Trying not to complain, but I really dislike green and that green stuff is just bad. IMO Great giveaways? Maybe it will look better in real life.

[DebbieJ]

I think people are stressing too much about this new recruiting addition tied to incentive trips. If you are having consistent shows, putting opportunity brochures in host packets, mentioning at host coaching calls, letting your hosts see how much fun you have in your job and JUST ASK, you will have others that want to know more about the opportunity. Nobody, wants to be your new "recruit", but many will want to hear about the opportunity. It's all at how you look at it. You will have 12 months to come across ONE that feels the business is right for him/her. See this as a challenge not a problem. I'm hearing a lot of excuses. You WILL do what you tell yourself you CAN Do.

ITA with you. SETTING GOALS is also HUGE. I earned my cruise in OCTOBER cuz I had a goal and stuck to it!

I took a GREAT goal setting course at Leadership and it is TRANSFORMATIONAL!!!! Give me a couple days and I'll post notes.

[DebbieJ]

What is in #47? The large round tray with the green accent.


It's the collapsible bowl

[DebbieJ]

Okay, the Green is GREEN! Not too sure about it... I guess I'll reserve judgment until I see it in person, but the bar board--I don't think so... !

Yeah, the green is SUPER GREEN! I got the microfiber towel and dishcloth set as a gift for something I did at leadership and it is SOOOO Green. Even more bold than our previous Sea Green color. Think NEON.

[kspry]

pamperedposey, thanks so much for the photos!

[pampchefrhondab]

I want to recruit, but I'm with many of the others, I don't think it should be linked to the trips. I have been trying to recruit since Conf. last July and have only signed one. That would totally stink to not get a trip due to recruiting.

I have personally gotten the impression they really are in need of recruits the way they are pushing it so much. PC is supposed to be for everyone at any level you want to work the business.

I personally did not want to recruit until the past year myself. I felt like I was still learning the business and wouldn't be a good trainer. I also didn't get training from my director. That is how if found CS. I was looking for help. I didn't hold it against my director (she has since quit). She was very busy w/4 children of her own. I have 3 and I know how busy I get.

I do have one recruit who qualified, but I do feel like I'm not supporting her like I should (which it's really my directors job). I'm so busy. I really wanted to go to Leadership to get some training on being a leader/trainer, but I couldn't go until I have 2 recruits. I personally think they should change that requirement. I think if you have 1 year or less of time with the co. it should be 2 recurits, but if you have more then 1 year and at least 1 recruit you shoudl be able to go. I really want to promote to director this year, but I don't feel like I've had any training to get me ready.

Just my opinion.

[RaggedyAunt]

It's the collapsible bowl

So, there were three shots of the collapsible bowl from different angles, or does it go completely flat, too, in addition to becoming a chip and dip server? Cool design. I actually don't mind the green in it, too much. It's more balanced out. But, yeah, neon was my thought, too.

[darlinclem]

Trying not to complain, but I really dislike green and that green stuff is just bad. IMO Great giveaways? Maybe it will look better in real life.


Now on the other side: I LOVE it! My kitchen is a light sunshine yellow and green (with neutrals to keep it from being over the top). I so can't wait so see this new color!

[kspry]

Can you go to your upline for help?

I tried, and upline stressed that my director was enjoying running her business her own way, so I let it drop. They are old friends.

[RaggedyAunt]

Debbie (or others in the know), are there new dishtowels in addition to the microfiber set? When the original new product list posted, I was confused. I thought maybe they were keeping the cranberry striped linens since the table linens are reversed this season.

[DebbieJ]

Debbie (or others in the know), are there new dishtowels in addition to the microfiber set? When the original new product list posted, I was confused. I thought maybe they were keeping the cranberry striped linens since the table linens are reversed this season.

Yes, keeping the cranberry kitchen towels. They also brought back last springs dots towels in a set with the microfiber dishclothes and twix its in the purple and green color story. It's a special set available while supplies last.

[pampchefrhondab]

Anyone have a copy of the new mini catalog they could scan and post??

[JAE]

So the cranberry microfiber towels will still be available? I need to purchase more if they are going away. Love them.

[Christ Follower]

Yes, keeping the cranberry kitchen towels. They also brought back last springs dots towels in a set with the microfiber dishclothes and twix its in the purple and green color story. It's a special set available while supplies last.
So the dish cloths are like the freebie ones that they had before? Are they sold by themselves or with a towel? I had a TON of people wanting more of just the dish cloths!

[DebbieJ]

So the cranberry microfiber towels will still be available? I need to purchase more if they are going away. Love them.

Keeping Cranberry Microfiber too.

[Shawnna]

I am only a hobby consultant, so I can't really complain much about the incentives because I don't do enough to reach them anyway...as far as trips. But, I have been in this business for almost 7 years and I talk about the opportunity at all my shows and to people I meet daily. In the past 6 years I have recruited 2 people...1 is a hobby consultant and the other qualified and then quit. So, recruiting is not easy for everyone. I live in a very rural area...15 minutes to over an hour to get to the closest towns surrounding my small town.

My biggest concern with requiring recruits to earn incentives is that it gives an...NOW PLEASE DO NOT BASH ME..."Amway" feel to our wonderful company. We work for a great company. But I do not like the recruit, recruit, recruit mentality. We do not want to be considered a pyramid scheme...the ones at the top who have lots of recruits get everything.

I don't see this as a fair incentive. Yes, we could probably all get one recruit, but if I sell 55000.00 in products and you sell 23000.00 but get 1 recruit, it seems they are saying you are more important to this company than I am. I see a lot of cheating coming.

But then again, how can you complain about something you are getting for free. You don't have a trip now, so if you don't earn it you really haven't lost anything. But, if you do everything that is required to get the trip and you make your goal, LOOK WHAT YOU ACCOMPLISHED!! You had a lot of shows, made some CASH, earned some great free products along the way, and earned a FABULOUS all expense paid trip for 2.

So, I guess it is all in the way you look at it. Keep up the good work everyone. I have learned a lot from you all. I appreciate all you share on here. You have helped my business greatly.

[DebbieJ]

Yes, we could probably all get one recruit, but if I sell 55000.00 in products and you sell 23000.00 but get 1 recruit, it seems they are saying you are more important to this company than I am. I see a lot of cheating coming.



We talked about this at my table at lunch. It won't be pretty. :mad:

[ChefSheryl]

last of the pics...if I left out something that you still want to see, let me know. I probably have a picture of it.
Thanks for the pics. Do you have any of the other two scrapers and the pans?

[kspry]

I see a lot of cheating coming.

You said it, sister. We'll see posts here not only about putting shows in under fake names, but putting in recruits under fake names.

My director already puts her shows into her recruits' accounts so she can get stuff 'when they qualify'.

[Christ Follower]

You said it, sister. We'll see posts here not only about putting shows in under fake names, but putting in recruits under fake names.

My director already puts her shows into her recruits' accounts so she can get stuff 'when they qualify'.
How do you have a fake recruit? Don't you need a SS# for that? Or do you mean like someone you know doing it for you? I think I'd rather have the points for myself and not on a "fake" recruit. That's just not right!

[kspry]

That's just not right!

I agree, that's just not right.

[kristenlee]

any pictures of the new dots mugs and salad plates?

[Christ Follower]

any pictures of the new dots mugs and salad plates?
Are the dots mugs different than the coffee and more cups?

[Shawnna]

It is my understanding that the new dots mugs will be 8 oz size...like regular coffee cups. I wish they would make the plain white ones in 8 oz size.

[ChefSheryl]

Are the dots mugs different than the coffee and more cups?
Maybe they are like the old SA white coffee mugs. The mouth of the cup was more square than round.

[Christ Follower]

Maybe they are like the old SA white coffee mugs. The mouth of the cup was more square than round.
Someone else I was chatting with said that yes, they are smaller like regular coffee mugs.

[MissChef]

and more...
what is #49?:confused: :confused:

[jkinak]

I was hoping to see a picture of the dots dinnerware set too. I have been wanting to piece together enough to use for everyday-but now I can do the set!! (Two sets actually for a family of five!) Can't wait to see the savings when it is on the sample list!!

Thanks to everyone for posting pictures and info!

[RaggedyAunt]

what is #49?:confused: :confused:
I believe that's the new wine opener on the left with storage bag, and the much talked about micro-scraper on the right (2 pictured). Correct me if I'm wrong...

[VeronicaW]

I believe that's the new wine opener on the left with storage bag, and the much talked about micro-scraper on the right (2 pictured). Correct me if I'm wrong...

Ok, did I miss seeing this pic? Any others?

I'd rather not have to re-read all the way through this thread.

Thanks.

[dannyzmom]

No, if you continue to NOT recruit, you will continue to work hard for the same results. But when you build a team, you work smarter, increase your rewards and your income and still do those same 2 shows a week.

The key in earning trips is by recruiting anyway so by placing higher recruiting requirements on the yearly incentive is only going to help us GROW OUR BUSINESSES and guarantee that we will earn trips!!!!!!!!

I LOVE THIS COMPANY!!!!!!!

Very well put!!

[dannyzmom]

Since my director didn't train me at all, there is no question in my mind who will be training my recruits.

If your Director is not doing her job, you can go up to HER Director...keep going up the line until you find someone who WILL help you. and you WILL find her.

[dannyzmom]

I can't remember exactly what I posted besides the HWC things so if I duplicate sorry. Some of these things you really have to see to understand, but since I haven't labeled them all you still might not know what is what, but it's better than nothing, right?? ;)

What was the item in picture 0029???

[dannyzmom]

I think people are stressing too much about this new recruiting addition tied to incentive trips. If you are having consistent shows, putting opportunity brochures in host packets, mentioning at host coaching calls, letting your hosts see how much fun you have in your job and JUST ASK, you will have others that want to know more about the opportunity. Nobody, wants to be your new "recruit", but many will want to hear about the opportunity. It's all at how you look at it. You will have 12 months to come across ONE that feels the business is right for him/her. See this as a challenge not a problem. I'm hearing a lot of excuses. You WILL do what you tell yourself you CAN Do.

With your attitude Julie, you will become a director WAY before your stated goal period!! You GO girl!!:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

[nicki25]

I just got an email from my director that said there is a great promo for promoting to director, but she didn't tell what it is. Does anyone know???

[etteluap70PC]

I think people are stressing too much about this new recruiting addition tied to incentive trips. If you are having consistent shows, putting opportunity brochures in host packets, mentioning at host coaching calls, letting your hosts see how much fun you have in your job and JUST ASK, you will have others that want to know more about the opportunity. Nobody, wants to be your new "recruit", but many will want to hear about the opportunity. It's all at how you look at it. You will have 12 months to come across ONE that feels the business is right for him/her. See this as a challenge not a problem. I'm hearing a lot of excuses. You WILL do what you tell yourself you CAN Do.

Gotta put in my $.02 here.

I have been in buis for almost 5 years and have not signed 1 person in that whole time. It is not because I have not asked. I have had people interested but it never seems like the right time for them.I can only invite and inform.

I feel to truly live My life my way thru PC I should be able to achieve at least level one without having it be in someone elses hands. Ultimately it is not in my hands. It is up to the other person to decide for themselves.

I also feel for the first time "pressure" to sell, Sell the dream that is. I understand that they are trying to push us to grow. I understand why they are changing it but I do not have to like it.

[lacychef]

Debbie, I would love to see your notes on the goal setting workshop!

[lacychef]

Oh, & thanks for posting the other pics Cindy! I can't wait for tomorrow; at our meeting my director has a mini catty for us all.

[chefann]

Hey, everyone! I don't have time to read the 18 additional pages on this thread since I logged in last, but I wanted to address a couple of things that I've seen mentioned by page 6.

The metal pans are to appeal to the 60% of consumers who use metal pans. So it's a huge potential market. The large one is the same size as the large bar pan, but weighs half as much. The medium one is 1 pound. They're nice, heavy pans. Colleen and I did notice some scratches in the bottom of one in the product room, where people had cut things, but that's typical of any metal pan.

There are several items not included in the SAT levels: 10" Exec saute pan, Dots dinnerware set, repackaged bakeware (cake pans, springform pan), and SBRC (but that will be in changeover).

[finley1991]

I have to much going on that I don't have time for recruiting and training



That is why HO offers the online courses and teleclasses... they KNOW that consultants are all in different places in their lives and might not be able to train those they recruit or may be in a position where their director may not (or chooses not to) train them. We have wonderful resources right at our fingertips if consultants choose to take advantage of them.

[Kodeysmom]

does anyone have any pics of the new metal pans.

[ragschef]

I'd love to see pictures of the pinch bowl set, new shears, dots glasses, and the dinnerware set.

Thanks

[pamperedposey]

Okay, 46 & 48 are the collapsible bowl, correct? BTW, does it have any Chillzanne features? Just curious...

What is in #47? The large round tray with the green accent.

Thanks so much! I hope all of you are feeling better. It sucks to be ill when traveling. Get some much-needed rest and feel better soon.

No chillzanne features. #47 is just a pic of the collapsible bowl from the top.

[pamperedposey]

So, there were three shots of the collapsible bowl from different angles, or does it go completely flat, too, in addition to becoming a chip and dip server? Cool design. I actually don't mind the green in it, too much. It's more balanced out. But, yeah, neon was my thought, too.

It just looks flat in the picture. I never saw it that way until everyone started asking. So there are just two positions and it can go in the dishwasher in the collapsed position.

[pamperedposey]

Thanks for the pics. Do you have any of the other two scrapers and the pans?

Here you go...

[ragschef]

LOVE the new scrapers!! :) And what's the deal with the painted peppers?

[pamperedposey]

any pictures of the new dots mugs and salad plates?

Sorry I don't have a good close up, but here they are as a place setting...

[pamperedposey]

What was the item in picture 0029???

#29 is the microscraper!! I told you these things were hard to describe...now you see what I meant. Ha :balloon:

[whiteyteresa]

Are they selling silverware tooo

I would love to have some real nice pieces for display at booths

:chef:

[ragschef]

Sorry I don't have a good close up, but here they are as a place setting...


I LOVE this!! I'd love to see them do another essentials set in the white. I'd also like to see the mugs in plain white too...

WOW! I can see alot of my clients going for this. I'll be getting on the phone after my meeting this week!! :D

[pamperedposey]

I just got an email from my director that said there is a great promo for promoting to director, but she didn't tell what it is. Does anyone know???

$100 Spa Certificate for Developing 2 Directors who promote between Feb 1 and Sept 1.
Luxury Spa Experience for promoting 3 during that time. I can't remember where the spa trip is.

[pamperedposey]

I'd love to see pictures of the pinch bowl set, new shears, dots glasses, and the dinnerware set.

Thanks

There is nothing new about the shears, just a new cover (sold seperately). There are pictures of everything else in my other recent posts.

[pamperedposey]

Ok I have to stop for a while. My hubby just said You have been with PC for the last 3 days. Haven't you had enough yet?? Ha, I guess he thought that my mind would stop racing when I got home. It just doesn't work that way.

[dianevill]

Cindy,

Thank you so much for taking the time to post the pics. I greatly appreciate it!

[pampchefrhondab]

Yes, thank you!!

[luvs2cook]

Okay...I've lurked enough. The special "new director" promotion is this...when you promote to director between February 1 and September 1, HO will pay for your New Director Academy registration PLUS give you a travel reimbursement amount up to $250. All New Director Academy training will be at Home Office in Addison, IL.

I think that's awesome!!! I set my Director's goal of April 1, 2008 and going to New Director's training on May 16-17, 2008.

Now that I put this information on Chef Success, I need to do it!!!

[chefmeg]

Hey, everyone! I don't have time to read the 18 additional pages on this thread since I logged in last, but I wanted to address a couple of things that I've seen mentioned by page 6.

The metal pans are to appeal to the 60% of consumers who use metal pans. So it's a huge potential market. The large one is the same size as the large bar pan, but weighs half as much. The medium one is 1 pound. They're nice, heavy pans. Colleen and I did notice some scratches in the bottom of one in the product room, where people had cut things, but that's typical of any metal pan.

There are several items not included in the SAT levels: 10" Exec saute pan, Dots dinnerware set, repackaged bakeware (cake pans, springform pan), and SBRC (but that will be in changeover).


I talked to the gentleman in the Product Interactive Room about these pans~people were VERY upset and I even heard one woman say that PC had set us up as liars due to our promotion of Stoneware for years and now we have these.....SO, I asked him to help me understand the important differences between the 2 so that I could feel good selling them. Here is what he said:

There has never been comparable metal cookie sheets on the market, UNTIL NOW! The structure and components make our metal pans comparable to our Stoneware but appeal to 60% of the market that does not purchase Stoneware for whatever reason (weight, dislike not being able to use soap...).

I hope this helps with those folks as concerned as I was about this new product! Also, remember that PC NEVER, EVER gives us a product that they have not really put to the test. I think if you look at the fact that not everyone likes Stoneware (:confused: ), we will now be able to give them a choice where we couldn't do that before.

[cvaccaro]

Does anyone have any idea if the SA place settings are available in white. Not crazy about the dots.
Cathy

[luvs2cook]

The SA place settings are only in the dots and not in white. Sorry :(

[chefmeg]

Okay...I've lurked enough. The special "new director" promotion is this...when you promote to director between February 1 and September 1, HO will pay for your New Director Academy registration PLUS give you a travel reimbursement amount up to $250. All New Director Academy training will be at Home Office in Addison, IL.

I think that's awesome!!! I set my Director's goal of April 1, 2008 and going to New Director's training on May 16-17, 2008.

Now that I put this information on Chef Success, I need to do it!!!


THIS IS HUGE!
All of you considering promoting really need to take advantage of this! What a company!

[chefann]

Okay...I've lurked enough. The special "new director" promotion is this...when you promote to director between February 1 and September 1, HO will pay for your New Director Academy registration PLUS give you a travel reimbursement amount up to $250. All New Director Academy training will be at Home Office in Addison, IL.

I think that's awesome!!! I set my Director's goal of April 1, 2008 and going to New Director's training on May 16-17, 2008.

Now that I put this information on Chef Success, I need to do it!!!
Actually, ALL New Director Academy sessions are FREE this year! The special promo for promoting that period is that they'll reimburse travel to the Chicago area. The crowd went absolutely nuts over free Director Academy. What a great company!

[Cindycooks]

Love the mugs! Thanks so much for posting all these pictures Cindy!

[luvs2cook]

Thanks Ann for the update. I couldn't write all the stuff down quick enough!!

[debbieskitchenhelper]

Ok, I really want to become a director, and say I make it within a few months, what is New Director Academy training and is there more than one and how do I find out about this??? Can you please help me.
Deb.

[chefann]

I know! Information overload, right? (this was directed at Jane)

New Dir. Acad. will be held 3/14-15, 5/16-17, 8/22-23, 9/26-27 and 10/24-25.

[luvs2cook]

Here's the link to the New Director Academy on the PC website...https://www.pamperedchef.com/repsonly/activities_events/regional_meetings/new_dir_academy.jsp

[luvs2cook]

Ann...I was eying May...so, I'm not sure of the other dates...sorry :(. I believe HO is posting all this information on Consultants corner on Monday.

[Christ Follower]

I talked to the gentleman in the Product Interactive Room about these pans~people were VERY upset and I even heard one woman say that PC had set us up as liars due to our promotion of Stoneware for years and now we have these.....SO, I asked him to help me understand the important differences between the 2 so that I could feel good selling them. Here is what he said:

There has never been comparable metal cookie sheets on the market, UNTIL NOW! The structure and components make our metal pans comparable to our Stoneware but appeal to 60% of the market that does not purchase Stoneware for whatever reason (weight, dislike not being able to use soap...).

I hope this helps with those folks as concerned as I was about this new product! Also, remember that PC NEVER, EVER gives us a product that they have not really put to the test. I think if you look at the fact that not everyone likes Stoneware (:confused: ), we will now be able to give them a choice where we couldn't do that before.

I just know I will be faced with the question "Why should I spend X amount of $'s on this metal one when I can get it for so much cheaper at the store?" How are they different? I think it may be good for those that don't like (:confused: ) stoneware, but I want to be prepared for the inevitable questions I will be faced with.

[missydivine]

I think the metal pans will appeal to our customers. You see them used on all the cooking shows. Some people don't like the stones(I don't know why, but they don't) Look at it as another option, not a replacement.

[chefann]

The metal pans are aluminum over steel, so they're layered (kinda like the SS cookware). They also have really nice rolled rims, and wire reinforcements inside the rim, to reduce warping and twisting. They're SOOOOO much nicer than the metal pans that are available at stores, except maybe high-end cooking or restaurant supply stores. And at either of those places, the price would be comparable for comparable quality.

[darlinclem]

I just know I will be faced with the question "Why should I spend X amount of $'s on this metal one when I can get it for so much cheaper at the store?" How are they different? I think it may be good for those that don't like (:confused: ) stoneware, but I want to be prepared for the inevitable questions I will be faced with.

Here is what I was told as part of the description:

aluminum steel so it can be used under the broiler; dishwasher safe; rolled edge with wire rims help prevent warping; 1" deep

They are really good quality and sturdy- for the price they are very reasonable, just think, the $4-6 ones warp after just a few uses (especially if you accidently try to wash them while they are still warm).

[finley1991]

I just know I will be faced with the question "Why should I spend X amount of $'s on this metal one when I can get it for so much cheaper at the store?" How are they different? I think it may be good for those that don't like (:confused: ) stoneware, but I want to be prepared for the inevitable questions I will be faced with.


In your changeover box will be the new selling season DVD... WATCH THIS!!!! It will give you the proper words to use and how to overcome those objections!!!!

[peichef]

Are the new metal baking sheets non-stick?? Please.... say yes.

[darlinclem]

Are the new metal baking sheets non-stick?? Please.... say yes.

NOPE they are bright and shiny.

[pampchefrhondab]

I too think they came out w/the metal pans due to the cooking shows. My guess is they will come out with a silicone baking sheet to go w/them this fall to address the sticking. These are so popular on the cooking shows and Martha Stewart. I've always wondered why Martha doesn't use a cooking stone:)!

I have a set of baking sheets of this quality. I got them for a shower present when I got married 20 years ago. I still have them and they are the best. We are fortunate to have a company in Fort Wayne that makes quality kitchen products for restaurants. I hope PC is purchasing them from an American company, but I'm guessing they are probably made in China.

[KellyTheChef]

And train your recruits, motivate them, and cheer them on despite your day job?

This is not directed solely at you...but to everyone who is getting upset about the recruiting requirements to earn levels...


If your intent is not to become a Director...you can recruit and YOUR DIRECTOR will train and support them. She gets paid to do that. When I first started 4 years ago, my goal was NOT to be a director. That did not stop me from offering the opportunity...and those who decided to become a consultant were trained and supported by my Director and by me when I had the time.

Now that my goal is to become a Director...I will be telling my recruits exactly that! I want EVERYONE to recruit...but if they can't train their recruits (or don't want to) - I will do it! That will help my team to grow WIDE and DEEP.

I know everyone is freaking out about the incentive levels including recruiting. Really...it is our JOB to offer the opportunity to sell, to have a show, or to purchase products. One recruit every 12 months is not asking a whole lot. Pampered Chef has continued to proove year after year that they are working towards our benefit. Trust them!

OK...off my soap box now! Hee hee:chef:

[chefjeanine]

If your intent is not to become a Director...you can recruit and YOUR DIRECTOR will train and support them. She gets paid to do that.

I know everyone is freaking out about the incentive levels including recruiting. Really...it is our JOB to offer the opportunity to sell, to have a show, or to purchase products. One recruit every 12 months is not asking a whole lot. Pampered Chef has continued to prove year after year that they are working towards our benefit. Trust them!



Kelly, very well put!

It is Pampered Chef's prerogative to create the hoops that must be jumped through to earn anything they offer.

If you are upset with the recruiting requirement being attached to these incentives (especially level one), I suggest that you write a letter (or email) to home office and let them know how you feel. You can be upset all day on here and it's not going to make a difference but if enough people who feel the same way let their thoughts be known, something may change.

[chef_kimmo]

Kelly, very well put!

It is Pampered Chef's prerogative to create the hoops that must be jumped through to earn anything they offer.

If you are upset with the recruiting requirement being attached to these incentives (especially level one), I suggest that you write a letter (or email) to home office and let them know how you feel. You can be upset all day on here and it's not going to make a difference but if enough people who feel the same way let their thoughts be known, something may change.

Very well said. Many people recruit anyway while trying to earn a level which helps them in getting the points. I know some people can sell thousands without recruiting but that is the exception to the norm.

HO listens - let them know.

[MissChef]

Sorry I don't have a good close up, but here they are as a place setting...
I love this and I love the mugs! Hmmmm..... I just might have to buy this and tell my hubby "tough" I want it! LOL! (He doesn't like the dots!:rolleyes: )

[DebbieJ]

This is not directed solely at you...but to everyone who is getting upset about the recruiting requirements to earn levels...


If your intent is not to become a Director...you can recruit and YOUR DIRECTOR will train and support them. She gets paid to do that. When I first started 4 years ago, my goal was NOT to be a director. That did not stop me from offering the opportunity...and those who decided to become a consultant were trained and supported by my Director and by me when I had the time.

Now that my goal is to become a Director...I will be telling my recruits exactly that! I want EVERYONE to recruit...but if they can't train their recruits (or don't want to) - I will do it! That will help my team to grow WIDE and DEEP.

I know everyone is freaking out about the incentive levels including recruiting. Really...it is our JOB to offer the opportunity to sell, to have a show, or to purchase products. One recruit every 12 months is not asking a whole lot. Pampered Chef has continued to proove year after year that they are working towards our benefit. Trust them!

OK...off my soap box now! Hee hee:chef:

ITA!!!! Just because you recruit someone doesn't mean you have to become a director.

[RebelChef]

I just might have to buy this and tell my hubby "tough" I want it! LOL! (He doesn't like the dots!)

I tend to agree with your hubby. lol For some reason those dots just remind me of children's dishes. They just don't appeal to me at all which is odd because I usually go for funky. :p

[peichef]

Are the new metal baking sheets non-stick?? Please.... say yes.
I meant to say ... please say no. I confused myself.

I am beyond excited that they are not non-stick!!!

[chefmeg]

This is not directed solely at you...but to everyone who is getting upset about the recruiting requirements to earn levels...


If your intent is not to become a Director...you can recruit and YOUR DIRECTOR will train and support them. She gets paid to do that. When I first started 4 years ago, my goal was NOT to be a director. That did not stop me from offering the opportunity...and those who decided to become a consultant were trained and supported by my Director and by me when I had the time.

Now that my goal is to become a Director...I will be telling my recruits exactly that! I want EVERYONE to recruit...but if they can't train their recruits (or don't want to) - I will do it! That will help my team to grow WIDE and DEEP.

I know everyone is freaking out about the incentive levels including recruiting. Really...it is our JOB to offer the opportunity to sell, to have a show, or to purchase products. One recruit every 12 months is not asking a whole lot. Pampered Chef has continued to proove year after year that they are working towards our benefit. Trust them!

OK...off my soap box now! Hee hee:chef:


I could not have said this better myself, Kelly! Let's look at the positive in this like you have and know that recruiting may not be your "thing" but it is your Directors "thing"!! As a Director, I am happy to do everything it takes to get any new recruit off to the best start-it's why I get the benefits!