You all need to get involved with this!!! I just had a table set up at an "expo" for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Team in my area. My Director called me on Tuesday saying that they contacted Home Office requesting a Pampered Chef person for tonight!?!? Anyway, I didn't know what to expect. This group set it up for the Relay team leaders & members to come see the various fundraising opportunities available to them. There were 3 other Direct Selling organizations there (Tupperware, Silpada and Osbourne Books). The other 6 booths were car magnets, candy bars, t-shirts, etc. It was awesome!! Let me tell you - I was so proud to be with the Pampered Chef! I gave a little speech about our Fundraising program (and my added 10% commission) to each team. Out of the 8 teams, 4 said yes - 3 actually set dates & 1 is going to check with the rest of her team! I have bookings from March thru May! I am going to send them packets for their teams and then we are going to hold a "final" show at their churches on the date they selected to close out the fundraiser! Everyone there was so nice. They were such loving/caring people!! I never felt more relaxed at a show in my life! It was so neat to be offering our services as a Fundraiser! I did two last year, but it was a booth where I was set up to sell for an organization at a fair. It felt like I was competing with the other vendors at the fair & that was a bit stressful. I even had a Husband team member talk his wife (team leader) into doing it because he loved the products I had on display!! Anyway, I am sooooo grateful for the opportunity & I can't wait to work with these teams in the next few months!! It's for such a good cause. There were a few team leaders who said "I can't do a fundraiser with PC because I host a show because I want the FREE product - not the money!" I thought that was a funny response. Look into it in your area!! It feels so rewarding & I haven't even completed the show yet!
Joanne
Joanne