CC: New Pampered Chef Newswire for National Conference 2008 Recap & More

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New PC newswire is up on CC.

National Conference 2008 Rocketed to New Heights
National Conference was truly an absolute blast!

We unveiled our great New Fall Products, introduced out-of-this-world Theme Shows and dished up lots of surprises along the way!

If you were in Chicago, you were the first to learn about all of our great plans for Fall. Go here for a full recap on the terrific promotions we launched at Conference.

Also, get ready to discover the New Products, Theme Shows and much more on August 1, when we''ll post the Special Edition Consultant News online, along with new Theme Show materials.

If you weren''t at National Conference, don''t miss out on the incredible opportunity next year! Make plans now to attend National Conference 2009!

New Director Academy
Register for New Director Academy Today
Registration for New Director Academy on August 22-23 at the Home Office is currently open online.

Directors who''ve promoted or re-promoted since January 2007 (and have not previously attended an Academy) can register at Consultant''s Corner > Consultant and Leadership Training > Director Training > New Director Academy, and click on "Register."

Registration is FREE so all you have to do is get yourself to Chicago to enjoy two days of valuable training and networking. We''ll provide ground transportation from O''Hare or Midway airports, one-night hotel accommodations (double occupancy) and three meals (dinner on Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday).

Updated: August Let''s Talk Promotions
The August Let''s Talk Promotions has been updated on Consultant''s Corner! Listen today to learn how to reconnect with August hosts and share what the exciting new fall products are, as well as how to use the monthly host special to get additional August bookings on your calendar.

You will hear words to say to promote the guest special and incorporate the exciting recruiting promotion into your August Show demonstrations.

A transcript of the updated material is also available.

New Tele-class Number to go into Effect on August 1
Beginning August 1, a new toll-free Tele-class number will go into effect.

The new number for attendees will be 1-800-793-5543. Press ''1'' for English and ''2'' for Spanish, and proceed by entering the access codes as follows:

English — 0123321
Spanish — 0139486

Tele-class leaders: The Home Office will send you the new toll-free leader number.

2009 Wall Calendars ...
The 2009 calendars available through Merrill were a huge success at National Conference. So much so, that they have sold through their entire inventory. But please don''t worry because the calendars are available on the Merrill Web site and will begin shipping on August 11. To order, visit Consultant''s Corner > Managing Your Business > Merrill.

An Important Message From the Solution Center ...
Due to changes in the standards for processing credit card payments, effective August 1, the following changes will take place:

• Once an order is transmitted and payments have been received, all payments on the order become final. The Pampered Chef® will no longer be able to switch payments from one type to another. Please ensure you have collected and entered the proper payment information before transmitting the order.

• All credit card numbers will be masked and the complete number will no longer be accessible in our systems, just as it is no longer displayed on your Pampered Partner® reports. Therefore, it will be necessary for our representatives to request the complete card number each time a refund or payment is needed. This is done for the protection of you and your customers.

Tips
From the Test Kitchen ...

To make Cookie Pillows, featured at National Conference in the Product Showcase Room at the Bakeware Table, preheat oven to 375° F. Slice refrigerated cookie dough into 20 slices. Spoon 1/4 teaspoon of your favorite fruit preserves (raspberry, strawberry, etc.) or chocolate hazelnut spread into center of 10 cookies. Top with remaining cookies. Press down slightly on edges and trim into rectangle using Pastry Cutter fitted with crimping blade. Bake for 16-18 minutes and cool according to cookie dough package directions.

From the Solution Center ...

We must have all June orders resolved by 3 p.m. Monday, August 4. Please track the status of your orders on Consultant''s Corner. If your orders need to be resolved, please contact the Solution Center at 1-888-OUR-CHEF.

 

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what does this mean?

We must have all June orders resolved by 3 p.m. Monday, August 4. Please track the status of your orders on Consultant''s Corner. If your orders need to be resolved, please contact the Solution Center at 1-888-OUR-CHEF.

 

[Admin Greg]

We will be happy to assist you!From the Show Support Center ...Don''t forget to use the NEW Aug/Sept guest special! So many guests will be excited to see the new products!From the Training Department ...The new Theme Show materials are now available online! Check them out under "My Business" on Consultant''s Corner. And don''t forget to register for Theme Show University, where you''ll learn how to use these new materials to increase your bookings and sales!From the Recruiting Department ...Don''t forget to take advantage of the incredible recruiting promotion in August! Share the opportunity with potential recruits at your August Shows and watch your team grow!From the Personalization Department ...The new Fall Personalization products will be available starting August 1! Don''t miss out on the chance to personalize your customers'' purchases with these great new items!From the IT Department ...Please remember to update your contact information on Consultant''s Corner. This includes your address, phone number and e-mail address. Accurate contact information ensures that you receive important updates and announcements from the Home Office. Thank you for keeping your information current!