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I called our local nurse's registry to ask about hosting this event- and the lady was very short with me on the phone and seemed very uninterested. She wouldn't even let me explain what it was. So she said, "send me an email and I will send it on to the right people" (she is the CEO's secretary). So this is what I sent (mind you- in the call I was crystal clear that I was from Pampered Chef):Thank you for speaking to me on the phone today. I just wanted to clear up some confusion on what I am trying to do! I am new to the area- so I'm sorry if I was confusing over the phone. You sounded a little flustered- and it was definitely not my intention to put pressure on you- I really apologize. Here is a flyer for the event I am trying to hold:https://www.pamperedchef.com/images/cc/us/pdf/msabc_fundraiser_flyer.pdfBasically, your organization would open it's doors and invite clients and staff members to this event. I would cook a meal or dessert for your guests as part of a cooking show. I would give time saving tips, show new kitchen products, and give some great recipes. Then your guests would enjoy the food and browse through the catalogs while they socialize. They can then purchase the products they have seen if they would like- and up to 25% of the proceeds would go to the American Cancer Society's division for Early Detection programs in Breast Cancer. These events are very fun and help a great cause. I have several women in my family who have suffered and passed from breast cancer. An aunt that I am very close to is currently suffering with breast cancer right now. This is a cause very near and dear to my heart and I am proud to be part of a business that gives so much to this organization.This event can take place at someone's home, a church, or a business. I would provide all of the food and utensils. The only thing you would have to do is open your doors and invite your friends, coworkers, clients, family, and neighbors. This can be done on any night (or even day) that is convenient to the host or hostess.Please feel free to browse the Pampered Chef products or learn more about this event if you would like at (inserted my website here).I look forward to hearing from you! If the Nurse's registry is unable to hold this event, please let me know if you are aware of any other organization that might want to open it's doors for a good cause. There is absolutely no cost to the organization itself- I supply everything that is needed.Thank you again,
MY INFO HERESo then she replied with:
This is nothing more then a Pampered Chef party, with a side-note on Breast Cancer Awareness. Please don't solicit us in this fashion again.Then I replied with:
I'm so sorry to have offended you. Just so you know I would not have made a commission- I would have donated it to the same cause.This truly is an event I was trying to do because I really believe in the cause.Again- I'm sorry. UGH- I am sooooo bad at this cold calling cold contacting stuff... I feel soooo discouraged rightnow. :cry: I do NOT take rejection well at all.
MY INFO HERESo then she replied with:
This is nothing more then a Pampered Chef party, with a side-note on Breast Cancer Awareness. Please don't solicit us in this fashion again.Then I replied with:
I'm so sorry to have offended you. Just so you know I would not have made a commission- I would have donated it to the same cause.This truly is an event I was trying to do because I really believe in the cause.Again- I'm sorry. UGH- I am sooooo bad at this cold calling cold contacting stuff... I feel soooo discouraged rightnow. :cry: I do NOT take rejection well at all.