Excited for Disney: Parenting Dilemma - To Tell or Not to Tell?

[Jennie4PC]

1 more question about the 1st timer achievement does that mean if you earned level 1 before it means you are unable to earn the breakfast? Sorry so many questions.

 

[mamadugan]

I AM GOING!!! I have 7 kids and this is OUR (my DHand I) DREAM is to take the kids to Disney,...and if PC is gonna help pay for it why not,. My kids know and they WILL be rooting me on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have 6 girls and 1 boy and when I saw all the princesses..I almost started crying I was soooo happy!!!!!! Lets go gals and GET THIS DONE FOR THE KIDS!!!!!!

 

[chefann]

I'm excited and disappointed all at the same time! When I joined it was to late to earn this years trip which I think is awesome (I'd love to go to Paris for free!!!) This just seems like a much smaller trip in comparison. But on the other hand I've always wanted to go to Disny and never had the opportunity.

This trip isn't smaller, when you consider that it's for 4 people, and includes park tickets. HO is pretty good about having family-friendly trips every other year or so. And those are usually domestic travel so that people don't have the additional expense and bother of getting passports. (Although achievers can buy-in children for international destinations, but they do so fully aware that they'll have those additional hassles to include their children.)

I think the first-time achievers events are for people who have never earned at Level 3 or higher previously. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[janezapchef]

This is not a small trip, even to level 2. I got a quote from Disney last night for the level 2 trip, not including travel to get there or any of the "extras" from PC, and it was $1893!

 

[etteluap70PC]

My siggy says it all!!!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I think I read that to qualify for the trip, the recruits just have to do $1250 IN 2009. It said nothing about staying active or "qualifying" the "usual way", just $1250 in 2009.

Here is the written info:

HOW ARE POINTS EARNED:
Points are earned for commissionable sales, and qualified recruits.

One Point is earned for each $1 in commissionable sales
For Each qualified recruit, 2000 points are earned.

WHO IS A QUALIFIED RECRUIT?

A qualified recruit is a new Consultant who reaches $1250 in career sales during 2009.

When the new Consultant reaches $1250 in career sales he or she will receive a bonus of 2000 points in the incentive program.

In the past, no points were awarded for a recruit who became inactive before qualifying.....


So, my understanding of this is that it's no different than qualified recruits previously, other than now, they can go inactive before qualifying, then if they reactivate and reach the $1250, the recruiter will still get the 2000 points.

This is a good plan, because it keeps us from writing off the ones who go inactive!

 

[ltkacz]

Am I reading this correctly?!

I have a consultant who signed in July 2008 - has yet to qualify. If she qualifies in 2009 I WILL get 2000 points? Even though she went inactive before qualifying??

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Am I reading this correctly?!

I have a consultant who signed in July 2008 - has yet to qualify. If she qualifies in 2009 I WILL get 2000 points? Even though she went inactive before qualifying??

That is the way I am reading it.

"...However, in the 2009 incentive program, when a recruit reactivates, and then reaches $1250 in career sales, 2000 points will be awarded to the recruiter..."

 

[ltkacz]

Whoo Hoo Hoo!

 

[nicki25]

Does anyone know the dates of the travel for Disney. I know it will be 2010 but what are the exact dates???

I earned the last time we went to Disney with PC and took my DH, DD & DS and they can't wait to go again. I will be doing everything I can to earn this trip. My goal for January is 20 shows!!!!!

 

[chefann]

June 13-17, 2010

 

[chefsteph07]

Sooo...if you earn level one all you get is free conf registration? Usually there is a gift card or merchandise you can do to use it if not going...
for all the other levels, in order to be rewarded you HAVE to take the trip? No gift card for those either???

Although I love the trip, I think that's weak that they don't give you an alternative.

 

[chefann]

There will be gift card alternatives, but they weren't announced last night. We don't yet have the official rules - those will be posted next week on CC. The options will probably be included there.

 

[chefsteph07]

Ok, that's good, I didn't see anything or hear anything about that, so I thought that's all they were offering!

 

[chefann]

There was nothing in the official presentation, but I received a forwarded email from a friend that originated from Chris Manion. That note said there would be non-trip options.

 

[lacychef]

I'm aiming high!! Now, I will be the first to admit I was hoping for something else. But that was for selfish reasons, time for DH & I alone.
However, my 2 youngest kiddos (5) walked into the room as soon as the DVD showed the castle and they want this. I'll have to buy in another child or leave DH at home

I was thinking all last night of how wonderful it will be to show the kids what can be done when you work hard so I'm thinking of ways to get them involved. But more importantly they already love PC since it means mommy can do lots of things with them at school and when they are on breaks. BUT, PC taking them to Disney would be over the top!

Lacy, I cannot wait to hear your progress all next year! You have become my Trip Earner Deserver!! Your positive attitude is what it is all about!

OH, thank you so much for saying that Amy...you are too sweet

 

[lacychef]

DH and I are going to tell the kids tonight when everyone is together. This will help explain why Mom is gone a little bit more in the evenings in January (booking as many as I can do!).

This will also make sure I earn it, because there is no way in the world I would want to disappoint them. This will be the first trip we will take as a family.

This is what I'm thinking too! I'm also going to use a little bribery....mommy's going to be gone more to earn this, so you kiddos need to help around the house more!

 

[lacychef]

I think I read that to qualify for the trip, the recruits just have to do $1250 IN 2009. It said nothing about staying active or "qualifying" the "usual way", just $1250 in 2009.

YES! I love that too!

 

[pamperedalf]

Lacy, thanks for starting this thread.I am so excited, I already told ds (4 1/2). We put up the brochure on the fridge this morning. I will make a special tracking chart for his door, & I will go get Micky stickers so he can decorate it. I told him, because he will help me stay motivated.Yesterday was a great end to a crappy day. Guess when I make pancakes they will always be micky pancakes.

 

[chefsteph07]

Ok, now we should all start by offering what we are actually going to be DOING to get there! LOL
I am going to try my hardest to get bookings for Jan for double points, that may be the only way I'd get to go..I have to do exactly double in my biz to achieve this, but I want to do it!

 

[Bren706]

I am so excited to be going to Disney!!!!! It means that I am also shooting for over twice the number of points that I have had these past two years. I have ordered the DVD, and want to find a poster to put on my wall to keep me motivated. Since I won't get the support from my director, I will count on all my cheffer friends to keep me motivated as well!

 

[pampchefrhondab]

I'm not going. I'd have to do 2-3 shows a week. There is no way with my family life I am willing to do that even for Disney!

 

[khergatt]

I am going! I made posters to put up in my room that say, "Is what you are currently doing going to get you where you want to be?" "Let's make magic!" "You can do it!" and "Hey Baby! Let's Go to Disney!"

I refuse to give up! I am going to make this happen!!!! I am shooting for Level 3.

 

[lockhartkitchen]

I'm going... if I reach my goal. I just calculated it. If I can recruit 5 people, hold 8 shows a month with an average of $450 in sales each show, it's possible. Very hard, maybe I won't succeed, but I'm sure going to try! It's a whole year to do it!

Exactly! I'm going for it!

 

[Bren706]

Here is the picture of the wallpaper on my desktop! I got it from a friend of mine who recently went to Disney. Feel free to use it! I also downloaded disney screensavers. I want to have it in front of me to keep me motivated!

 

[lacychef]

That's a good idea Brenda!
My director was one (like some here) who when she opened the box, everything fell out, so it was obvious where it was. So, she brought us some little Disney figurines & cute little foam puzzle pieces. Goofy is coming with me to every show from now on, so I can tell people about it. And I"m getting magnets to stick on my puzzle pieces for the fridge. I have 4....one that each family member likes.

I am booking the heck out of Jan

 

[pcchefjane]

I'm not going. I'd have to do 2-3 shows a week. There is no way with my family life I am willing to do that even for Disney!

Maybe you should wait to see what you can do! I'm going to have to work harder & smarter than ever but I want to TRY and do it! I have 2 grandkids...2 yo and almost 3 months. That would be awesome to do this with all of us. My Hospitality Cluster is going to rent a bus to take us all! We'll use the "travel allowance" to rent the bus and still have money left over!! I know we'll have to "buy in" the baby but she won't even be 2 and I'm not sure she would have to pay anyway!

LET'S DO IT!!!:chef:

 

[pampchefrhondab]

Maybe you should wait to see what you can do! I'm going to have to work harder & smarter than ever but I want to TRY and do it! I have 2 grandkids...2 yo and almost 3 months. That would be awesome to do this with all of us. My Hospitality Cluster is going to rent a bus to take us all! We'll use the "travel allowance" to rent the bus and still have money left over!! I know we'll have to "buy in" the baby but she won't even be 2 and I'm not sure she would have to pay anyway!

LET'S DO IT!!!:chef:

That is a great idea on for the bus!!

I'll be honest, I really don't want to try that hard for it. I'm actually thinking of taking 3 months off next year. I need a break from PC.

I'm chearing for the rest of you though. Disney is a wonderful place and going Pampered Chef style would be awesome!!

 

[Skippylouwho]

Not sure if I will get the trip or not, but I know how hard it is to keep a secret from kids. A good friend and I have kept the secret for almost a year from her 13 year old daughter. She knows she is going to Florida, but not to Disney. We won't tell her until we get there. It's going to be even harder not saying the big D on the drive down. PS. We leave the day after Thanksgiving.

 

[VeronicaW]

I wasn't overly excited about the trip myself either. We took the kids 2 years ago for Christmas, I've been there 4 times in the last 20 years, and DH has been there 6-7 times.

I would much rather prefer for the Disney Cruise as a trip option.

I went ahead and told my family -they are EXCITED, even DS who will be 18 and graduated -surprised me , the girls will be 11 & 13 at trip time.

The first thing my 9 yo DD said is "Do we get to stay at the resort?"
Like she would know what that all means!

Anyways, they know they can ask me how my day went, if I scheduled any shows, talked to any potential recruits -signed anyone, etc. :thumbup:

I'd like to have them help out more around here, w/not much success, but maybe I can enforce that they need to Step-Up to help me help all of us get to Disney for FREE!

I'm going to go over the details w/DH and figure out the game plan, I mean my goals!