How do I announce a change from a party to a catalog show?

[wadesgirl]

My cousin was suppose to have a party for me this weekend on Saturday but unfortunately our great grandma fell ill yesterday morning and passed away this morning. She wants me to send out a post call to tell everybody she's changing her party to a catalog show and how to order online. I'm not sure how to word the phone call though. Some of the people on the list will already know what happened but some may not.

 

[Sheila]

I would just introduce yourself & then say

"you may already be aware, but just in case you've not yet heard _____ had a death in the family. As a result, she has requested to change her Cooking Show to a Catalog Show. She's a bit disappointed that she won't be able to have the fun part of a Cooking Show but she & I both hope that you'll still support her desire to earn lots of items off her Pampered Chef Wish List for free and at a discount. So if you have a moment, I wanted to explain to you how you could shop online & place your order online to help her reach her goal ..."

 

[Jennie4PC]

I would say to due an unfortunate family circumstance __________ show will now have to be a catalog show. If you would like to place an order feel free to go to my website _____ and put (hosts) name in the I have been invited to a party.

Soemthing like that. So sorry to hear about your great grandma

 

[Jennie4PC]

sheila's is better =)

 

[Shelly Flanagan]

That sounds great Sheila!`

 

[Sheila]

Thanks girls. And Oh My Gosh! I totally read over the part that the "death in the family" was also related to you! I'm sorry for missing that and for your loss!!! (((Hugs)))

 

[BethCooks4U]

My cousin was suppose to have a party for me this weekend on Saturday but unfortunately our great grandma fell ill yesterday morning and passed away this morning. She wants me to send out a post call to tell everybody she's changing her party to a catalog show and how to order online. I'm not sure how to word the phone call though. Some of the people on the list will already know what happened but some may not.

Sorry to hear of your loss.

I would start with something like this:

Many of you may already know but _________ and I had a death in the family and as a result we will be changing the party to a catalog show. Please visit my website to place an order...

I might also say something about doing a party at a later date if your cousin is interested in that.

I personally think that in this case (the loss was yours too, not just the host) Sheila's version would make you both sound kind of mercenary. My guess is that she missed the fact that it was also your relative. In other circumstances I'd agree that it would be good.

I just know how my family would look at it...

 

[sherri lynn]

So sorry to hear of your loss.

 

[wadesgirl]

Thanks everybody! It's why I come here for things I really don't know what to say (especially for something like this!).

 

[wadesgirl]

Sorry to hear of your loss.

I would start with something like this:

Many of you may already know but _________ and I had a death in the family and as a result we will be changing the party to a catalog show. Please visit my website to place an order...

I might also say something about doing a party at a later date if your cousin is interested in that.

I personally think that in this case (the loss was yours too, not just the host) Sheila's version would make you both sound kind of mercenary. My guess is that she missed the fact that it was also your relative. In other circumstances I'd agree that it would be good.

I just know how my family would look at it...

Yes she said she wants to have a show at a later date (she has one or two every year for me).

 

[raebates]

You've already gotten good wording. Please accept my condolences.