Gift Ideas for Future Directors Qualifying Team Members

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and thoughts on gift ideas for team members who qualify as consultants. Many discuss what they received upon qualifying and what they plan to give their recruits as a gesture of recognition.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a Future Director, is seeking gift ideas for team members who have just qualified.
  • Several participants mention receiving the Hat Pin as a recognition gift from their directors upon qualifying.
  • One participant shares their experience of receiving a PC window cling as a gift.
  • Another participant suggests giving small gift cards, such as for Starbucks or Bath and Body Works, as a thoughtful gesture.
  • One participant expresses a preference for giving gifts that can be used in their business, rather than gift cards.
  • Several users mention the Catalog Tote as a popular gift choice, highlighting its usefulness for promoting their business.
  • One participant notes that they received a folder with stickers and a ribbon, expressing a desire for more practical gifts like a tote bag.
  • Another participant reflects on their lack of gifts upon qualifying, suggesting it may impact retention of recruits.
  • One participant mentions giving a $25 "back" to recruits who qualify within a month.
  • Several participants share mixed feelings about the recognition they received, with some feeling disappointed by the lack of gifts.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ significantly regarding the types of gifts given and received upon qualifying, with no clear consensus on what is standard practice.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and preferences regarding gifts, reflecting a range of practices among directors and consultants in the community.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for ideas on how to recognize their recruits upon qualification may find the shared experiences and suggestions helpful.

pckrissy
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Ok, I am a Future Director with 5 girls on my team, 2 just qualified and 3 will be this month. Yeaa:) I would like to get each one something as a little personal gift from me when the qualify. I am having trouble deciding what that something should be. I was just wondering if any of you as consultants ever received anything from your recruiter/director. Or as Future Director/Directors have you ever given a gift for this and what?:confused: I know what I do for one I will have to do for all so I am trying to think of something.
Any ideas you have will be greatly appreciated!!!!!
 
I got Just the Hat Pin after qualfying from my Hosp. director (and a nice paycheck) :), but that is nice gesture on your part!
 
heat123 said:
I got Just the Hat Pin after qualfying from my Hosp. director (and a nice paycheck) :), but that is nice gesture on your part!

same here:)
 
I plan to do this....

Even a little $10 Starbucks or Bath and Body works gift card is nice -- or a copy of the Food Lovers Tiptionary or Doris Christopher's Book with a nice inscription.
 
I got a PC window cling.

I buy my girls the Catalog Tote from supply if they qualify within their first 30 days.'

Otherwise, I don't really have a plan for that yet.
 
My second recruit just qualified and my first recruit just reached her one year anniversary. I have been thinking about what to do for them. I like the bath and body gift card idea. Who doesn't like to go to Bath and Body Works?
 
our director gives an electric burner when we qualify :)
 
Although the gift cards are a nice idea, I'd rather give them something to use in their business.

We do offer gift cards for other incentives in our cluster, mostly as drawing prizes for coming to the meetings.
 
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Thanks everyone! I was going to do a Tote Bag (I have one from Merrill, & I love it) and when I was new I wanted PC logo wear & stuff...I did want it to be something they can use to promote their business. I take my tote everywhere, I use it as my diaper bag/or I should say my everything bag. haha...
Thanks for all your ideas....this helps me alot :)
 
pckrissy said:
Thanks everyone! I was going to do a Tote Bag (I have one from Merrill, & I love it) and when I was new I wanted PC logo wear & stuff...I did want it to be something they can use to promote their business. I take my tote everywhere, I use it as my diaper bag/or I should say my everything bag. haha...
Thanks for all your ideas....this helps me alot :)

The catalog bag from the supply list is my FAVORITE! Mine is my purse, diaper bag, work bag, whatever the day holds...

I also liked getting a TTA bag right away, that has been a BIG help for shows...my recruiter gave me that.

For qualifying, I just got the hat pin from my ED (no other levels in between).
 
Wow -- I got nothing for qualifying within the first 15 days that I was a consultant! Not even a congratulations!
 
Qualifying in 15 days?? WOW! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
 
I had two great shows -- one was over $850 and the other was $600 so I got my $1250 right away. Also got 7 shows booked out of those first 2 (great friends who helped me get started)

And thanks for your congratulations!!
 
When I qualified I recvd the Hat Pin...But with my recruits, if they qualify in a month I give them $25 "back".
 
IF or shall I say When...
pckrissy said:
Thanks everyone! I was going to do a Tote Bag (I have one from Merrill, & I love it) and when I was new I wanted PC logo wear & stuff...I did want it to be something they can use to promote their business. I take my tote everywhere, I use it as my diaper bag/or I should say my everything bag. haha...
Thanks for all your ideas....this helps me alot :)

I"m planning on getting them the black tote with clear plastic in front for catalogs, I'm thinking though waiting until they qualify to give it to them. :)

Liz
 
Hm, all I got was a folder with stickers and a ribbon that said congratulations, a little change bag (doesn't say PC), and a button that says I Love PC. I would've LOVED the tote bag, the TTA bag or the window cling. Or a shirt. You're right, anything to be able to advertise my new business while I'm out and about would've been extremely appreciated. You are awesome to want to do this for your team. When I get downline, I'll be doing that for them!!!

Oh, and I qualified with my FIRST show!
 
Oh, I forgot...I did get my one (and only) recruit the RUFTH trivet. BEFORE it was on the supply order for free!! LOL She really wanted one to show, and I told her if she signed I would get her one.
 
I gave the catalog tote. I know they appreciate it, and it lets them know I appreciate them, and am happy to have them on my team.
 
Hmmm, this is an interesting thread to read - I was never given anything when I qualified - and I've had several recruits qualify - and have never thought to give them anything!:eek: Maybe that's why they aren't sticking around long enough for me to have 5 qualified at the same time!:confused:
 
I got the hat pin when I qualified. But this post has me thinking that I might need to throw a small carrot in front of my team members. I have a new girl, who hasn't turned anything in yet and one who will be signing her agreement soon. I like the tote bag as a gift to give. I just made a note to myself to follow up with my team tonight...now I'll have something special to offer to them.
 
ivykeep said:
Wow -- I got nothing for qualifying within the first 15 days that I was a consultant! Not even a congratulations!

OK, maybe this is just me, but I would say "congrats" and get you SOMETHING... After all, your director is getting a piece of that commission...you think he/she would appreciate it!
 
That's odd to me... those of you who got NOTHING! I thought when we qualified we automatically got the Hat pin (just like we get the whisk after $15k)??? And anything extra was a bonus!!
 
I got the hat pin when I qualified.Recently though, my director offered the trifle bowl or large dots bowl if we completed x number of teleclasses and x number of online trainings...Maybe you could do a bit of a bigger incentive if they complete so many trainings plus qualify?
 
I always give the hat pin when consultants qualify. I give "extras" when they do really well, or step out of their box. That is for new and seasoned consultants. Personally I always want to set the recognition at a level that I will be able to maintain for at least a year.
 
I was just reading out of curiousity (since I have 0 recruits!), but now I'm sad because I didn't get anything either - no hat pin or anything :(
 
kearstin said:
I was just reading out of curiousity (since I have 0 recruits!), but now I'm sad because I didn't get anything either - no hat pin or anything :(

This is what makes consultants start wishing they would have signed under someone else, etc., etc.... :(

I'm happy where I am though luckily...
 
heat123 said:
I got Just the Hat Pin after qualfying from my Hosp. director (and a nice paycheck) :), but that is nice gesture on your part!

Hum.....I didn't get anything. :(
 
I didn't get anything either. I qualified in SS month 1. What does the hat pin look like & where do you get them?
 
The hat pin is something that Directors can order from AIM. If there are any left.

Qualifying gifts are something that each Director/recruiter does individually. My Director didn't do anything wen I started, but sometimes she does something now - if she remembers. I try to have something small for my recruits. But now with the new program, it's not really necessary. All those PC$ for qualifying are a great gift on their own.
 
I got the PC Table Cloth when i qualified, since it didn't come in the kit, I was so excited.
 

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