Round Up From The Heart: 18 Trivets Sold!

[speedychef]

I've never had anyone upset. Sometimes they ask, "oh, it's even?" and I mention that I rounded up and they say something like, "oh, that's right, that's fine." I have had some who cross out the line. It seems that they either DO NOT want to donate or they don't care one way or another.

 

[rebeccastt]

I will definately do that from now on! I always ask each customer, but it takes away time that I could be talking to them about other things! Thanks for the idea!

 

[BethCooks4U]

Everyone does their business the way that works for them - the beauty of this business - but I personally would never assume to spend someone else's money - even if it's just a few cents. I never round up for them but I always ask and I always say that it's totally up to them if they want to do it. After all many people donate in so many ways to so many things. But I do offer the opportunity. Often I get donations over $1 and sometimes even $5.

 

[speedychef]

I do ask them, when I tell them that I will round up unless they tell me otherwise. I tell them to cross out the round up box on the bottom. I make a big point of telling everyone to pay close attention here. If they question it, I will gladly take it off.

 

[gilliandanielle]

I automatically round up as well. There is always one or two that wonder why it is even. I explain and most remember, but it scares me what else they are forgetting from my demo!!

 

[ChefLisa]

I have sold 41 trivets! I talk about it and pass it around at every single show. It also makes me talk about the whole round up program so my donations have gone up. I think since last June I have raised just over $100 between the trivet sales and the rounding up.

Lisa

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I talk about it and pass it around at every show - but I've only sold 8 so far.....however, when I think that is 8 more than I ever sold of the stoneware molds, I guess thats an 800% increase! I'm also at around $100 in donations between the trivet and rounding up orders....I want to go to the breakfast of caring this year!!

 

[dannyzmom]

I talk about it and pass it around at every show - but I've only sold 8 so far.....however, when I think that is 8 more than I ever sold of the stoneware molds, I guess thats an 800% increase! I'm also at around $100 in donations between the trivet and rounding up orders....I want to go to the breakfast of caring this year!!

I don't remember - how much was it for the Breakfast of Caring? I worked so hard to reach it last year and then the eggs they served us were like rubber - LOL It was still nice to be honored though

 

[chefann]

Last year it was $150 for either HWC or RUFTH (including molds).

 

[Ginger428]

Last year it was $150 for either HWC or RUFTH (including molds).

Anyone know when it started for a new year? I'm trying to figure out how much I have....TIA

 

[BethCooks4U]

Anyone know when it started for a new year? I'm trying to figure out how much I have....TIA

It usually starts with the new season. So September 1. Of course HWC is May only.

I could be remembering wrong but I thought it was $100 in either HWC or Round-up OR $150 between the two for last year's breakfast. Whatever it is, you do get a nicer breakfast than the general one and Doris and the other top people are all there. Go for it! It is for a great cause after all.

Now I'm up to 46 trivets and counting!

 

[genburk]

Yep, I automatically round everyone up. It works great.

I went to a show and the consultant rounded up and I was upset. Just for the fact that she didn't tell us. I asked my Mother-in-law (the host), my Mother, and my sister if she told them about it. None of them remembered it either. I wasn't impressed with the consultant anyway... (of course, this was before I was one ) so that may not have helped.... but still I think she should have mentioned it.

 

[DebbieJ]

Oops--must be more clear. I automatically round up AFTER I tell them during the demo about the program, how much we've donated, and pass around the trivet. I don't do it without telling them.

 

[Ginger428]

It usually starts with the new season. So September 1. Of course HWC is May only.

I could be remembering wrong but I thought it was $100 in either HWC or Round-up OR $150 between the two for last year's breakfast. Whatever it is, you do get a nicer breakfast than the general one and Doris and the other top people are all there. Go for it! It is for a great cause after all.

Now I'm up to 46 trivets and counting!

Thanks again Beth, keep those Trivets selling!!!

 

[DebbieJ]

I don't remember - how much was it for the Breakfast of Caring? I worked so hard to reach it last year and then the eggs they served us were like rubber - LOL It was still nice to be honored though

Yeah, I was not impressed with the food. And Doris was not there. Just Jean Jonas, but she was a hoot as always. I did have fun meeting other consultants though, as I was the only one in my cluster that went so I sat with other people I didn't know.

 

[ChefLisa]

I really loved attending the breakfast last year. The food was not awesome, but it was better than the general breakfast.

I just get so emotional about the HWC portion of it since my daughter's namesake (my Grandmother) died of cancer and so did my husband's father (years before I met my husband). Actually my husband was 14 when his dad died. I hate cancer and what it does to families, so any time I can help raise money to eliminate it, I am all ready to participate.

I think being invited to the Breakfast of Caring is one of the best honors we get because we are doing something wonderful for someone other than ourselves. I strongly encourage everyone to strive to reach it because of the meaning of it.

Thanks!
Lisa

 

[dannyzmom]

I really loved attending the breakfast last year. The food was not awesome, but it was better than the general breakfast.

I just get so emotional about the HWC portion of it since my daughter's namesake (my Grandmother) died of cancer and so did my husband's father (years before I met my husband). Actually my husband was 14 when his dad died. I hate cancer and what it does to families, so any time I can help raise money to eliminate it, I am all ready to participate.

I think being invited to the Breakfast of Caring is one of the best honors we get because we are doing something wonderful for someone other than ourselves. I strongly encourage everyone to strive to reach it because of the meaning of it.

Thanks!
Lisa

AMEN!!!

 

[BethCooks4U]

It is an HONOR to be invited to the Breakfast of Caring. Sure, everything won't be perfect at the breakfast. But if you are invited it means that you were among the select consultants who chose to spend some of your precious time in front of your guests talking about helping others.

The breakfast is a small reward for all that we do to help others but it is something to feel good about. Of all the awards that I receive at conference, the RUFTH and HWC pins are the ones I am most proud of. OF COURSE I am proud of my other accomplishments but those are the ones that show that I care about others.


About automatically rounding up: I am not judging those of you who do it but it is something I would never do. It is not my right to assume that a guest has the same passions that I do. I have found that by asking each person some will say "no, not today" and others will say "round it up to... (I have had up to $5 added)". Most people say "sure, it makes it easier to balance my account when the numbers are even". Last night I had a lady round up to the next even $5 (Her order was $82.50 and she rounded to $85). If I had auto-rounded the donation would have been $0.50.

I also disagree with a blanket announcement that "I round up unless you tell me not to". People do not hear everything you say (thus the comment "oh, it's even"). I have had plenty of people not have a clue about round up when I ask at checkout even with the emphasis I give it during the show.

JMHO Now don't attack me! I know we all do our business our own way. This is one thing that I have passion about and wanted to express my views.

 

[ChefLisa]

I am with you Beth. I could never just round up without asking. That is just not my style.

I did try the "I will round up unless you mark through it", but I found that just did not work well for me. Too many people just did not hear me and there were always guests who did not hear it because they arrived late.

I talk about rounding up during my trivet talk, but then I ask every customer.

Lisa

 

[sillylittlechef]

Does anyone know about the scratches (I mentioned in a previous post on this thread)? Are they normal or did I ruin it and need to order a new one before I show it to customers?
Please!!!! I really would like to know.
TIA

 

[BethCooks4U]

Does anyone know about the scratches (I mentioned in a previous post on this thread)? Are they normal or did I ruin it and need to order a new one before I show it to customers?
Please!!!! I really would like to know.
TIA

I would expect that some scrathing might be ex[ected especially when using with a stone. Mine does not have any more than superficial scratches and still looks great.

I would call HO and ask for a replacement since you want it to be nice to demo.

 

[Paige Dixon]

I've sold 17. Hmm, I would've thought that would be higher.

Anyhow, don't put them in the dishwasher! I had some yucky spill on mine so I stuck it in with a load I was about to run. The top started peeling off! HO said they won't replace it because they aren't diswasher safe.

 

[pkd09]

I've sold 13 to date.