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[jrstephens]

I DO NOT like not earning actual SS products! But I guess it is good that you can choose what you want too.

 

[mhrivera]

I'm not too excited about the trip for DC (since I live really close), but I told my husband I wanted to earn a trip this year, and the cruise or London sounds good to me! I am anxious to hear more about recruiting and such, because I want to promote to director this year too! I am going to get on the phone as soon as I hear all the details! I think people would want to sign before the kit price almost doubles!

 

[jenniferknapp]

awwww...its nice to know i was missed! I was getting burned out on PC (after 4 months!) I have no shows on my calendar but I went to my meeting last night so now i feel back in the swing. I love you guys!

I hear you too! I am on my 5th month, and I feel burned out too - all of the excitement and close friends already had parties...and the bookings were going well at the start, but have slowed down...and I don't want to be an annoying person who starts begging for bookings! I have 1-2 shows in the next month or so, and I am hoping to get some bookings from those....I will stay in it as long as I can, and hope that it picks itself back up, but for me, I already have my FT job plus another side business, so I can't spend all of my time on PC....we'll see! But good luck, and if you want to chat anytime since we are in the same boat, my email is jennifer (a) jlknapp (dot) com... (a) = @, (dot) = .

 

[jenniferknapp]

I'm not too excited about the trip for DC (since I live really close), but I told my husband I wanted to earn a trip this year, and the cruise or London sounds good to me!

I am anxious to hear more about recruiting and such, because I want to promote to director this year too! I am going to get on the phone as soon as I hear all the details! I think people would want to sign before the kit price almost doubles!

the only prob is that if they sign now, they would be paying for a kit that has a bunch of products that are going to be redesigned, and they may feel like you actually cheated them when they go to do their first show and a guest asks why they don't have one of the new cooks corers...

 

[PampMomof3]

Good Point Jennifer. I have a woman who is waiting to hear as well! What to do. I'll wait until I have ALL of the information.

 

[jenniferknapp]

More specifics on teh SS kit...it will have $400+ in products, it will have pre-assembled host kits, it will have the Ult Mand, the Microplane, the Silicone Basting Brush, mini muffin pan. one forged knife, lg bar pan, 8" skillet, something from the SA line and a tote that is similar to the STG stuff.

Wow...ok maybe they do need to wait until the new one - it is worth it!!

 

[sarahmarie]

OK OK! Now i am totally excited! by the time the cruise rolls around next year I will be 21. No more virgin pina colodas for me! he he

 

[jenniferknapp]

there ya go So I just realized that there wasn't any new silicone bakeware announced!! I am very surprised with that..

 

[mhrivera]

The new SS kit does sound nice... I guess they will have a choice to make. I am getting more and more excited about recruiting - if the rumors are true, I really need a show to go, and the $100 in PC dollars would really help keep my profit in my pocket! BTW, has anyone figured out what the "exclusive April Guest Special" is? Not like I need any extra motivation to get my first $500 February show, but I hate waiting!

 

[jenniferknapp]

I don't think that we can figure it out, because it is something that won't be seen in our line...and everything that was announced are products for the line...

 

[Shawnna]

I thought I read somewhere that the towels were going to be the April guest special...that they wouldn't be in the line. I guess I have just read too much, because I can't find it now.

 

[whiteyteresa]

I thought I read somewhere that the towels were going to be the April guest special...that they wouldn't be in the line. I guess I have just read too much, because I can't find it now.

I thought that I read that too.

I need more pictures!!!

Well, I want them, okay

~

 

[ChefBeckyD]

there ya go



So I just realized that there wasn't any new silicone bakeware announced!! I am very surprised with that..

I'm not surprised.....The floral cupcake pan is a very specific piece of equipment, and silicone was the best way to do it well. For almost everything else you may bake, silicone is inferior in quality, and I can't see PC bringing out a whole line of silicone to compete with stoneware/cookware. I read alot of reviews for kitchenware (consumers report, Cook's Illustrated) and I've never seen silicone bakeware get a good review. There may be good reviews out there, but I've never seen them!

 

[jenniferknapp]

hmmm interesting! I wouldn't want to see an entire line, but maybe a few variations to the floral cupcakes....they are great for a unisex or girl's party...but what about the poor boys?

 

[ChefBeckyD]

hmmm interesting! I wouldn't want to see an entire line, but maybe a few variations to the floral cupcakes....they are great for a unisex or girl's party...but what about the poor boys?

When I made them for a party (adults and kids) the male half of the group inhaled them....I don't think they even noticed what pretty shapes they were....

 

[mhrivera]

Now I do remember something about the microfiber towels being the guest special. I don't have any of those yet, so that would be good. I think it's about time they put the Simple Additions as a host/guest special though. They are so beautiful, but people are scared off by their price! I know the caddy will be there for HWC, so I guess that's a start. I have sold multiple caddies, and I love pink!

 

[cajunchelle]

Level 4 of trip: Anyone can earn Level 4 this year. It adds extra days to either the Washington D.C. trip or the London trip.

 

[jenniferknapp]

Now I do remember something about the microfiber towels being the guest special. I don't have any of those yet, so that would be good.

I think it's about time they put the Simple Additions as a host/guest special though. They are so beautiful, but people are scared off by their price! I know the caddy will be there for HWC, so I guess that's a start. I have sold multiple caddies, and I love pink!

It was in the email from Darby, which was just speculations... and I think that I mentioned that it may be those too...until we got the leadership notes showing that they are in the line...

 

[lkspeir]

BLACK TOOL TURN ABOUT!! It's nice that they really do listen to us! Dots on the SA......sure hope they are cute dots. Dots, tiles, and stripes???

 

[gilliandanielle]

Lisa- there are pics a few pages back!

 

[sarahmarie]

Ok girls...it is after 1:00 central. Where is the info!

 

[jenniferknapp]

we got the info on the trips, that may be all for today?? someone mentioned that they may get catalogs to go through and figure a discontinued list, but then again, may not have time right away?

 

[Cindycooks]

I want Level 2! I lived in the DC area for 15 years, so I had to laugh at that! That would just be like going back home to visit! London would be good but I'd much rather have the cruise!

 

[jrstephens]

I hope there is a discontinued list today. I need to start making some calls.

Yesterday, didn't most of the info come in after conference when Ann called Gillian. And it does not end until about 4 central time right.

I am on central and it is 122 here.

 

[pcROX]

Pictures From Leadership!!Hey...just want to remind everyone that some pictures have been posted at
www.photobucket.com
username = pamperedchef_2007
password = pc2007

I am sorry... I don't remember who posted those, but they are awesome! If any of you receive some good quality pictures from friends, consultants and directors at Leadership, YOU can add those pictures to our photobucket!! PLEASE....more pictures!! The suspense is killing me!!

 

[pamperedchef_OK_LA_MS]

I just heard from my Director...
Level 2 Trip is Carribean Cruise to Private Island and Nassau Area?? She was on her cell and I wasn't getting good reception!
Level 3 is a trip for 4 to Washington DC or a trip for 2 to London!!

Recruiting
More sad news! Looks like the kit is $155, not $150. There won't be superstarter products to earn each month but new consultants earn PC Dollars for products, supplies, etc. instead. Lots of changes but not a lot of specific details yet.

That is all I know right now because she had to run off to her class!

I signed last week, haven't even received my kit yet... Do you think I will still be eligible for my super starter months?? I am very excited... I can help but get excited reading everything you all are saying (typing...) Also... All of this talk about Level 2 and Level 3... What do you have to do in order to obtain these levels... Sorry for such a rookie question!!! THANKS!!

 

[Cindycooks]

thanks for the photobucket link!
Love it all - the strainer looks awesome! The black TTA too! And the dots! I am so excited!

 

[MissChef]

there ya go



So I just realized that there wasn't any new silicone bakeware announced!! I am very surprised with that..

One thing I've noticed in the last 7 1/2 years is that a lot of times we see more bakeware/stoneware/entertaining in the fall/winter and more cookware/kitchenware/outdoor entertaining in the spring. Of course it's for obvious reasons, we bake in the fall/winter along with the major holiday entertaining, and we cook, entertain outdoors, and do more with cooking accessories in the spring/summer! So maybe, we will see more of the silicone bakeware this next fall. Just my thoughts, but it seems reasonable to me and it's the very first thing I thought of when I read your post! Also, if you'd like to see more silicone bakeware, then send them your thoughts and suggestions. I think it is so obvious that this awesome company listens to us! Gosh I love Pampered Chef!

 

[sarahmarie]

ooo the first photo shows the mix' n masher or whatever it is called. It is black and in the tool turn about. you can barley see it. It looks like a 3-4in diameter star (not with 5 points. more like a center dot with "curvy arms") looks interesting!

 

[gilliandanielle]

I hope there is a discontinued list today. I need to start making some calls.

Yesterday, didn't most of the info come in after conference when Ann called Gillian. And it does not end until about 4 central time right.

I am on central and it is 122 here.

It sounded like general session was in the morning and the classes are in the afternoon today. Ann kept saying that they get the special edition CN tomorrow with the March host special, disc. list, and other little tidbits... I am pretty sure they are done with announcements for today!