Directors Charging for Cluster Meetings ??

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the practice of charging for cluster meetings among Pampered Chef consultants, with participants sharing their personal experiences and opinions on the matter. Some express concern about the affordability of such charges, while others share their experiences of hosting meetings without fees.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions being told that some directors are charging for cluster meetings and expresses concern about affordability if their director were to do the same.
  • Another participant, identifying as a Team Leader, shares their experience of hosting cluster meetings without charging and inviting all consultants for motivation and support.
  • Several users mention they have never heard of anyone charging for cluster meetings, with one participant stating that charging for hospitality is a practice that should be reported.
  • One participant notes receiving emails about a $2 charge for attending meetings, expressing disapproval of this practice.
  • Another participant shares that their director switched meeting locations to a rented room and requested donations, which led to decreased participation.
  • Some participants discuss that fees may be necessary for certain locations, with one noting that their previous meetings had no charge due to contributions from participating directors.
  • One participant shares that their hospitality director absorbed the cost of a hotel conference room for meetings without charging attendees.
  • A participant humorously notes that their cluster meetings are held at a coffee shop where the director buys drinks for attendees, effectively paying them to come.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the appropriateness of charging for cluster meetings, with some participants expressing concern and disapproval of such practices, while others indicate that charging may be acceptable under certain circumstances.

Contextual Notes

Participants share a variety of experiences related to cluster meetings, including different meeting formats, locations, and the financial implications for directors and attendees.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in understanding the varying practices and opinions regarding cluster meeting fees within the Pampered Chef community may find this discussion relevant.

OMG... that is funny,

I have been with the company for 8 years and i have always paid $2 to attend meetings, and since becoming a Director, i have charged $2 as well. this is what I was taught and I know that every other Director I know here does it. It is to help offset costs for putting on the meeting which usually runs me around $30 a month if I do it at home.
I usually pay $20 each time I go to a regional meeting/Training as well.

I actually had the idea a long time ago about NOT charging for meetings, but the cost just got too much and I don't think that $2 is a lot to ask for the kind of support and training that you should be getting from your director.

I saw that someone on here said that Directors get paid $10 per consultant on their team... we don't get that here, and I had no idea you did in the US.
If i got paid $10 per consultant per month for my meetings and training, then there would be no need to ask for $2 from everyone, and it would be WAY BETTER!! LOL.
 
Interesting post!!!

We are paid $10 each month for a consultant under us but only when they are active.

The last time I looked into a meeting place that was a non home situation the cheapest I could find was a church for $50 per meeting. Last month I had 5 people attend (if the meeting wasn't in her home, then it would have been 4).
 
Yes, i paid $50 for a meeting room in a hall once for about a year. But that $2 I was charging was just not even close to helping with only between 6 &8 people ever showing up, so I moved it home. I don't expect the $2 to cover everything, i just need a little help. I usually end up with $8 to $12 in the pot.
 
Veeva!! I totally get where you're coming from! Hopefully, Canada will soon get an Activity Bonus.

Unless your team is really big and active you aren't making a killing as a Director. You offer your team incentives, gifts and prizes. You want to have drawings and recognition items to keep them coming and motivated. All of that costs money. If your team members don't do their $150 it really puts you in a bind as a Director. Don't get me wrong the perks of being a Director are AWESOME!! However; you better not stop recruitng or training your people!!
 
I can see both sides. My director does not charge. If she did I would gladly pay a dollar or two for the opportunity to learn and share with other consultants. I can also see that charging a little might make people more likely to participate and pay attention during meetings (if that's an issue, which it isn't at ours). Often we don't appreciate things we don't pay for in one way or another. There's a theory that if you sit on a corner with a box of kittens and a sign saying, "Free," you'll have a terrible time getting rid of them. If your sign says, "Kittens $1 each," you'll get rid of them fairly quickly.
 
Kitties? I :love: kitties...free is great too!!
 
My director doesn't charge and when i become director, I will not charge members to come to a meeting, i want to encourage them. My Advanced Direcftor recently asked for donations and it seemed odd, especially because she is so successful and has a big successful group. Also, keep in mind that in addition to the $10 per person, they also get all the free products during the sell-A-thon's. My director actually uses these duplicates to give away to her consultants when they attend the meetings. She wants us to succeed, as i want my consultants to succeed. Last month I won the ice bucket. I handed it to my top consultant in my group-- as appreciation for everything she's done. Sure, i could have kept it, but I know my consultant will take it to shows and use it. She left with a grin on.
 
. . . Di briefly wonders if she should quit PC and re-join under Malinda's team ... then considers the distance and thinks better of it!
 
lol - Di, so funny! Can't wait until Columbus!
 
WOW... I've been a consultant for over a year and EACH meeting I have gone to have PAID $3. Granted, we eat, and use tools, but last Monday she made the soup (Chicken veggie alfredo, which was awesome), but as I'm eating my 1 cup of soup, am thinking why am I paying for this????? Now that I've read this post it's NOT common? Help me here?

This is a director that "helped" me by supplying a salad chopper (mine broke) at full price + shipping and was so excited to "help me out"...

What do you do about it though?????
 
mom4angela said:
WOW... I've been a consultant for over a year and EACH meeting I have gone to have PAID $3. Granted, we eat, and use tools, but last Monday she made the soup (Chicken veggie alfredo, which was awesome), but as I'm eating my 1 cup of soup, am thinking why am I paying for this????? Now that I've read this post it's NOT common? Help me here?

This is a director that "helped" me by supplying a salad chopper (mine broke) at full price + shipping and was so excited to "help me out"...

What do you do about it though?????
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You happily attend your meeting knowing that your Director has put a lot of thought into the training that she wants to offer you. If you would like to promote you may want to offer to help her. Or ask her, "what can I do to help you so that we can attend the meetings for free?". Are the meetings at her home or at a location? If it is at a location there may be a high fee for the building??? If you question it the best thing to do is ASK!
 
This is a director that "helped" me by supplying a salad chopper (mine broke) at full price + shipping and was so excited to "help me out"...
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Before or AFTER you became a consultant? If it's after, say WHAT? Why didn't you a) use the warranty or b) order it from yourself?
 
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