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1. Kandesn® Moisturizing Lip Colors
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2. The 2008 Sunrider Corporate Office Holiday Party
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3. Fortune Delight®
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4. A New Year Message from Dr. Chen
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5. Sunrider's Halloween Celebration
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6. Happy Birthday Mrs. Chen!
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7. New Opportunity Presentation on YouTube
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8. New Sunrider Internet Policies
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9. 2008 Olympic Games
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10. Sunrider is on Facebook
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11. Post-Convention Update
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12. Grand Convention News
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13. Marketing Updates
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14. The Best Ingredients
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15. The 2008 Regional Leadership Conference Cruise—an Amazing Experience!
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16. 2008 Sunrider Leadership Conference—Mediterranean Cruise, May 10th to 15th
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17. IBOs Meet with Success at SR HQ
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18. Sunrider Has Lots in Store!
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19. IBOs from Korea Enjoy Leadership Tour of Japan
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20. Dr. and Mrs. Chen Host a Truly Korean Experience at the 2008 Leadership Training Seminar in Korea
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21. The 2008 Arnold Sports Festival was a big hit for Sunrider International!
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22. Torrance Advantage Award
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23. Drs. Chen Host 400 Sunrider Business Leaders at the Leadership Conference in Hawaii!
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24. Simply the Best Seat in the House
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25. Hawaii Regional Meeting
Kandesn® Moisturizing Lip Colors
Sunrider International
Ladies, are you looking for the perfect lipstick? Well, Dr. Chen has developed it for you!For our second product-focused post, Dr. Chen, Wendy Teng, and a Sunrider employee share their thoughts about what makes Kandesn® Moisturizing Lip Colors so irresistibly appealing. Plus, product info reveals how this lipstick outshines the competition.
"Before Sunrider, I did research and development for another herbal company. I saw how most companies manufactured their lipsticks with animal byproducts and petroleum byproducts and oils. If you burn their lipsticks, you'll smell the unpleasant odors from their ingredients. I didn't want to use those kinds of ingredients because most women 'eat' their lipsticks during the day. So, I created a vegetable-based lipstick, but the company I worked for rejected my formula for being too expensive to produce.
"Now, all Sunrider ladies are fortunate to have the expensive and high-quality lipsticks I always intended to make. Our Kandesn® Moisturizing Lip Colors are formulated with vitamins C and E and use vegetable-origin wax and emollients to hydrate the lips. We self-manufacture them with very strict quality control. I like to think that our lipsticks are 'good enough to eat.'"
Dr. Tei-Fu Chen
Founder and Chairman of the Board
Sunrider International
"Even though my father doesn't wear lipstick, he created a lipstick that had the safety and quality his wife and daughters (and granddaughters) deserved to wear. I wear a Kandesn® Moisturizing Lip Color every day of the year. They go on super-smooth, moisturize my lips, and make my lips look full and attractive. Plus, I don't have to worry about 'eating' them since we make them with high-quality vegetable ingredients. In the past, I tried some other popular department store brands to check out their colors. I noticed that other brands often have a very strong perfume smell and weird taste. I didn't enjoy wearing them at all. Sunrider has spoiled me with the best lipsticks!"
Wendy Teng
Marketing Dept.
Sunrider Corporate Office
"I like Kandesn® Moisturizing Lip Colors. The colors are beautiful, and they moisten and protect my lips, especially in the winter."
Jean Yu
Executive Office
Sunrider Corporate Office
Product Information
Product Information
Enhance the natural color of your lips with this luxurious, natural-based lipstick. Rich and conditioning, Kandesn® Moisturizing Lip Colors are formulated for maximum color impact, a smooth look, and a comfortable feel.
Features & Benefits
- Made with the choicest ingredients, such as vegetable-origin squalane, a fine natural oil that works in harmony with the body's own oils.
- Contain several forms of antioxidant vitamin E to provide long-lasting hydration, protection against pollution, and serve as a natural preservative.
- Made with vegetable-based wax instead of the candle wax commonly used in other brands, so our lipsticks are practically edible.
- Come in a beautiful array of colors.
- Each lip color comes in an attractive golden case.
Recommended Use
Use one color as a base and another as a highlighting color.
Product Demonstration
- Scrape a small piece of a retail brand of lipstick with a metal spoon.
- Heat the spoon from underneath with a lighter.
- Smell the unpleasant odors from the mineral oil and/or animal byproducts in the retail brand.
- Now scrape a small piece of Kandesn® Moisturizing Lip Colors with another spoon.
- Heat it and smell the pleasant fragrance. We use only vegetable oil for a safe, edible lipstick.
Size: .14 oz. / 4 g each
You can order Kandesn® Moisturizing Lip Colors from the Sunrider Shop Online website!
The 2008 Sunrider Corporate Office Holiday Party
Sunrider International
The 2008 Sunrider corporate "Winter Holiday Celebration" was the best ever, thanks to the generous donations of many loyal Sunrider IBOs in the field and an exciting entertainment program showcasing the talent and creativity of our own Sunrider staff.You've heard the phrase "Sunrider is Simply the Best™," but did you know that this term also applied to our corporate office holiday parties? Like many others, I have worked in other companies before Sunrider and I have personally confirmed that very few have ever experienced anything like a Sunrider bash. A "traditional" company holiday party consists of a variance of the following main elements: music, food, and a few door prizes.
Here is the scenario for a "generic company holiday party": Everyone shows up and hangs out with the same small group of people that they always see around the "office water cooler." Music is playing but few are dancing. People eat a little, drink a whole lot more, and at the end they go home and hopefully remember what even happened the night before.
Enter Sunrider: Everybody is "dressed to the nines" looking and feeling like movie stars, they arrive at a hotel lobby around 6pm. The friendly Sunrider Human Resources staff takes the names of all attending employees and places them in a barrel for raffles to be awarded throughout the evening. This year, loyal Sunrider IBOs in the field donated over $17,000.00 as a thank you for the professional and courteous service they always receive from the Sunrider corporate staff. This year Sunrider raffled off prizes like $250, $500, flat-screen TVs, camcorders, laptop computers, entertainments centers, and a grand prize of $1,000.00 before the night was over!
Now let's talk about the Sunrider entertainment. Sure, we always have a DJ on hand to play dance music, but the real fun begins when the Sunrider employees line up on stage to present their department performances. The Chens even give time off during several work weeks for employees to prepare for this part of the show. There is also an unspoken rivalry between the departments, as each department tries to outperform the others. The competition is so fierce that even my wife and I, who work in different Sunrider departments, don't even discuss with each other the details of our own performances! Can you imagine what "buttoned-down" legal and accounting employees will do when you turn them loose on a dance floor? This year we had humorous renditions of Riverdance, Phantom of the Opera, Let's Make a Deal, Latin dance routines, and a lively dance rendition of the movie Madagascar's "I like to move it!" 
Many employees were also recognized for 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of loyal service. Three employees celebrated 20 years of employment including the Sales Department's very own Rick Ricardo! Congrats Rick! This type of loyalty simply does not exist anymore in Corporate America, but it still does in Sunrider. The reason why loyalty still exists in the Sunrider corporate office as well as in the field is because of Drs Chen's continuing legacy of providing VALUE to the quality of the lives of millions of people around the world. To be more specific, Dr. Chen's unique Philosophy of Regeneration™, a multimillion dollar investment in exclusive manufacturing and R&D, and a compensation plan that pays business leaders as partners instead of as common salespersons.
To thank the Chens for providing this amazing "health and wealth opportunity" for millions of people around the world, the corporate staff collected $500 to give the Chens a first-class, all-expenses-paid trip to their local Costco supermarket! Yes, after making month-long international business trips around the world, the Chens like to settle back into a normal way of life and frequent their beloved local Costco supermarket (this is a hint for anyone interested in sending a gift to the Chens that they will actually enjoy).
Thanks again to all of the loyal Sunriders in the field who contributed to the best ever Sunrider Winter Holiday Celebration. I also want to provide their names below in special thanks for their generosity and loyalty to Sunrider:
John Teng
Sales Manager – North America
GIFT CONTRIBUTORS
PLATINUM Level ~ $2000
Don & Paulette Caster
SILVER Level ~ $1000
Mack & Janet Atkinson
Sharon Farnsworth Ekins
Paul Harrington & Rita Costanzi
Bob & Kay Goshen
Bob Henrie
Dick Richards
BRONZE Level ~ $500
Choy Keng Chan
David & Kay Heap
Glenda Feilen
Ky Tran
Lois & J.W. Emerson
Paul & Cheryl Jensen
Samson & Jarling Huang
The Sugai Family
All Other Contributors
Arleen Armantage
Asya Lukach
Barbara & Matthew Moore
Carolyn Sheets
Carrie Goelitz
Denny & Fred Guenzler
Donna & James Ehrlich
Elaine & Jeff Smith
Eneyda Hawkins
Gina Endicott
Gloria & Robert Englund
Jaqueline & William Mellyn
Jalaine & John Hamann
Joan & Gil Benjamin
Karen Spencer & Jeffrey Dees
Kim Chau Phan
Kyung & Whan Park
Lititia Coleman
Margaret Howell
Margie & John Mettenet
May Yee
Martha Garcia & Victor Menses
Marv & Geneva Peterson
Mary & Arthur Russell
May & Lamar Mortensen
Mersedes Ramos & Juan Flores
Michelle Thibodeaux & Terrence Young
Miriam Handler
Nancy Donahue
Natalie Johnson
Nhuhao Le
Peter Harrington
Randy & Marsha Turner
Ray Glend
Robin & Myron Frame
Sharon Samuelsen
Sharyn Wynters
Shirley Just
Sue & Steve Yee
Sunae Hyun
Therese Cheney
Wei Ming He
Fortune Delight®
Sunrider International
"I enjoy drinking Fortune Delight® every day. It's the perfect afternoon "pick me up," without having to drink a strong caffeinated beverage. The taste is light and refreshing, and I like it better than other beverages in the vending machine. My favorite Fortune Delight® flavors are raspberry and lemon. I also enjoy having the benefits of drinking green tea without having to brew a hot beverage."
Owen Smigelski
Legal Dept.
Sunrider Corporate Office
"I love the Fortune Delight® cinnamon and Evergreen, which can be combined to make a juice; this combination taken once a day refreshes me and leaves me with energy! The fantastic taste is great for cold weather, seeing as how it's warm and soothing. I recommend this to all my coworkers."
Mary Rodriguez
Order Dept.
Sunrider Corporate Office
"I drink Fortune Delight® every day at work. It has a great taste and aroma, and it refreshes me without giving me the jitters that caffeinated beverages do. I also like the way it supplies me with antioxidants and that it's all-natural, containing no artificial sweeteners. It's a beverage that you can truly feel good about drinking."
Bob Seawright
Marketing Dept.
Sunrider Corporate Office
Product Information
This concentrated herbal beverage provides antioxidant benefits and comes in an easy-to-use powder form. Delicious hot or cold, all five flavors of Fortune Delight® promote the body's natural cleansing process.
Features & Benefits
- All-natural with herbal extracts.
- Rich in antioxidants.
- Naturally low in calories.
- Contains no fat, cholesterol, or artificial sweeteners.
- Mixes instantly in hot or cold water.
- Unique formulation based on the Philosophy of Regeneration™.
Proprietary Formula
Contains catechins, which are naturally occurring antioxidants found in Camellia sinensis, the primary ingredient of Fortune Delight®. Antioxidants have been shown to be effective in absorbing cell-damaging free radicals.
Market Appeal
- Healthful alternative to coffee and sodas.
- Perfect for product demonstrations.
- Can be part of a weight-management program.
- Year-round versatility: Refreshing served ice-cold, soothing served hot.
Flavors
- Regular
- Cinnamon
- Lemon
- Peach
- Raspberry
Sizes
- Ten 3-gram packs per box
- Sixty 3-gram packs per box
- Ten 20-gram packs per box
Recommended Use
- Mix a 3-gram pack with 8 oz. of hot or cold water.
- Drink it daily as part of a healthy lifestyle.
- The 3-gram packs are ideal for travel and introductions, while the 20-gram packs are great for family use or large gatherings.
- Also mixes well with Sunny Dew®, Sunectar®, NuPlus®, or VitaShake®.
You can order Fortune Delight® from the Sunrider® Shop Online website!
A New Year Message from Dr. Chen
Sunrider International
I know that being complacent or doing nothing will cause our business to fail with the current economy. However, I also see the economic crisis as an incredible opportunity. More than ever, people need our business and the income it provides. To maximize this new opportunity and ensure the longevity of our business, my wife and I have decided to make changes to our IBO marketing plan. And in some countries, we will implement a new ABO store marketing plan, similar to our successful plan in China. We made these changes after months of meetings and discussions with Business Leaders and other IBOs. We listened to your feedback and incorporated many of your suggestions.
I know it will take adjustment; I know some of you may not like it. However, I believe this is the best plan for our business and essential to our continued success. Our new ABO and IBO plan does the following:
- Helps ABOs open stores for brand awareness, legitimacy, and growth. Gives IBOs the choice to open stores or do direct selling.
- Rewards the people who are working and increasing sales volume. Since we pay out from the company sales volume, the people who are working also help increase your income.
- Clearly separates business builders from customers.
- Helps you earn more retail profits from product sales.
- Gives incentive to long-time Business Leaders to increase their sales volume.
- Encourages people to find new customers and trainers rather than relying on roll-up.
Price Announcement
Normally, due to increased business costs, we announce a small price increase at the beginning of the calendar year. In 2008, we have experienced soaring costs in raw herbs and materials. However, given the economic pressures that you are all facing, we have decided not to increase prices in January 2009. We will absorb the cost increases and postpone the price increase until summer 2009. We hope that instead of worrying about prices, you will promote the business and products.
Thank you for your loyalty and hard work this year. We wish you a happy, prosperous holiday and new year!
Dr. Tei-Fu Chen
Sunrider's Halloween Celebration
Sunrider International
Sunrider's annual Halloween Celebration was ghoulishly festive, with the much-anticipated costume contest being particularly entertaining. This year there was a record number of contestants, who ranged from comical to completely creepy, parading in front of a captive and appreciative audience. This cavalcade of creative costumes made the judges' task of selecting four winners quite a challenge! All contest participants received a free movie ticket, and the winners each received a check for $50! Congratulations to the winners, and special thanks to all the contestants for making everyone howl with laughter (and fright)!
Happy Birthday Mrs. Chen!
Sunrider International
Employees gathered in the Sunny Café at Sunrider World Headquarters on Monday, October 20 to celebrate the birthday of their president, Mrs. Chen. After everyone sang "Happy Birthday" and wished her best wishes on her special day, the festivities continued, and were topped off with everyone enjoying delicious cake
and ice 
cream. 
New Opportunity Presentation on YouTube
Sunrider International
Part One (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d40Ddk_Eep8)
Part Two (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nuNu9z6-BM)
We'll be adding other languages when they are ready. This will be available on DVD along with the Convention Highlights. We also have our 2008 Sunrider Grand Convention World magazine online here.
(http://www.sunrider.com/eBook/SunWriter/Eng/index.html)
Enjoy!
Thanks,
Wendy Teng
New Sunrider Internet Policies
Sunrider International
The biggest change is that IBOs can now publicize their Sunrider business on the Internet. This includes your own personal or business website, online advertising, and social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook. IBOs can use Sunrider's text and images on their websites, and can use all of Sunrider's trademarks. If you are drafting your own content, be sure not to make any improper health or income claims. Your content can also include links to any Sunrider website (including Sunrider's main website, Sunrider Shop online, and our blogs), have discussion forums, and explain your experiences with Sunrider's products. YouTube videos, online product demos, or a daily blog—the sky's the limit!
Keep in mind a few guidelines when promoting your Sunrider business online. First, Sunrider does not allow online sales by IBOs (other than through Replicator websites). Second, make sure to use the Sunrider IBO logo, and not the Sunrider logo. Third, you must state that you are independent of Sunrider, and not copy the look and feel of any Sunrider website. Fourth, do not use the name Sunrider or any of Sunrider's product names in any domain name, blog address, online profile, or other online identity.
Sunrider also recommends that IBOs setup their own Replicator website, which they can then promote online. A Replicator website allows IBOs to link to products for sale through Sunrider Shop Online, and will automatically track SV for such purchases.
As with printed promotional materials produced by IBOs, Sunrider needs to review all non-Replicator websites for compliance with the Sunrider® Business Guide. When your website or other online content is finalized, please tell us about it through the form at http://business.sunrider.com/CustService/WebCompliance.asp. Please note that you do not have to submit Replicator websites for compliance review.
This article is just a small overview of the new rules, and IBOs should carefully review parts N and O of Section 3. I. of the August 2008 Business Guide for complete details. If you have any questions about these changes, please contact your upline or local Sunrider Business Services Department.
Owen Smigelski
Senior Counsel
2008 Olympic Games
Sunrider International
This is a bit delayed, but we thought you might want to know how the Olympics went. Our family had the great opportunity to fly on the new Sunrider airplane all together. It was great, and such a blessing to be able to bring all the grandchildren on board with all of their toys and contraptions and not have to worry about being security checked!So in Beijing during the Olympics, which were quite organized despite some confusions here and there, we were able to meet with top leaders from China for some dinners to review our franchise business there, visit the new Beijing branch office inside the Sunworld Dynasty™ Hotel, meet with our hotel managers to go over our Sunworld Dynasty™ and Sunworld™ hotels' business, and were able to enjoy watching the Olympics in person and on TV. It was a great experience to be there, and to see everything that we wanted to…women's 10m diving was awesome, rhythmic gymnastics was beautiful, tae kwon do and judo (always a passion for the Chen kids) were really interesting and fast, artistic gymnastics made us hold our breaths… we are truly grateful to our parents for giving us the chance of a lifetime to see the Olympics up close and personal.
Of course, with a trip to China, we couldn't pass up on the chance to visit Hong Kong, Taipei, and Seoul. On August 14 in the afternoon, we had a packed meeting with the Hong Kong IBOs (young business leaders and their parents) and our family. My dad talked and motivated them about doing the franchise-like business, my mom introduced all of us, and we all went up on the stage to talk about the role of the younger generation in Sunrider. It was really a great meeting, and everyone was so excited. It was a really different experience to see all of the younger IBOs, some with their parents, coming up onto the stage and telling their parents that their goals need to be higher in Sunrider. Totally cool.
On August 16, we had a dinner banquet at the Sunworld Dynasty™ Hotel in Taipei with the young business leaders there and some came with their uplines or parents as well. With a few hundred IBOs in the audience, a great MC, and good food, we of course did karaoke. The kids in our family all sang "YMCA" and "Lean on Me"…both fun songs. Some of the Taiwan IBOs came up to the stage to sing and to share their goals in Sunrider…the second generation and young IBOs are really good examples of how to keep Sunrider going into the future. My mom also did the lottery drawing there, which was a hit, and a lot of IBOs walked away with new products.
On August 18, we had a big Opportunity Meeting in Seoul with about 50-60 Business Leaders and above who are high performing, and Drs. Chen had an intimate conversation with them about the franchise concept.
On August 19, we had a big Opportunity meeting with Korea's leading IBOs and their new prospects. What a crowd with the room packed to capacity at 240 people. The meeting was exciting, my dad gave a great speech, and the IBOs that came up to share their experience and how much money they've made with Sunrider (their Sunrider testimony) did a really good job. They got the new prospects excited. Later that evening, we had a banquet dinner with the IBOs at the Lotte World Jamsil in Seoul…our staff there had prepared this enormous banner that hung in the center atrium and must have been at least 50 feet long. The entertainment was really fun with the older and younger IBOs all participating, and we had a great lottery of products for the special event donated by my parents and some top IBOs in Korea. This was really exciting, and Marcus was clapping his hands the whole time.
All in all, the trip was great. We got to see all of our IBO friends in Asia, traveled on the best airplane in the world, and got to spend time together as a family…it's not so bad mixing business with leisure. That's the only way it's done in our family, and we enjoyed it a lot. Hopefully we'll see some of you on our airplane some day traveling and inspiring others to optimize their life around the world.Sunny C. Beutler
Regional Operations Director
Sunrider is on Facebook
Sunrider International
Sunrider International now has its own official Facebook page!
Facebook is a great way to connect with other Sunriders and keep up with company news and events. We've already added pictures, videos, and more. Check it out today and add yourself as a "fan."
Post-Convention Update
Sunrider International
Of course everyone wants to know when you can buy the new products. I don't deal directly with this issue, but I do know that it's a rather complex process. It first depends on how well it sold in your country during convention, and the sales volume and recruiting rate in your country. We can't launch new products if there are only a few people there to buy them. We also have to register the product and comply with local regulations. I know that's not the answer you want because you want the products now. Hopefully, you bought enough products at Convention. But, I have better news. The new Oi-Lin® and some of the new product packaging should be phasing in soon over the next few months.
New Marketing Tools/Website
I oversee the writing, editing, look and feel of the marketing tool, but I don't handle the printing or translating so I'm just estimating the time on these "hot" tools we are working on.
Sunrider® Training CD-ROM – we've made some revisions and most countries should be in production soon and have it in the next 3 months or sooner.
Ingredients Brochures – Dr. Chen told me to add more ingredients to the brochures so we are doing that. Some countries may not have this brochure due to government regulations. Estimated time is 1-2 months.
Website – It should be ready in 3-4 months.
We have many other tools in development like a new product catalog, new brochure on being environmentally friendly, and new product flyers. There's lots of exciting changes and we hope you enjoy them.
Wendy
Grand Convention News
Sunrider International
It's July, time for the annual Grand Convention, and this year's event is truly grand in every way. The words "inspirational, motivational, sensational" only begin to describe it. The Convention provides the ultimate chance to learn from Drs. Chen and top business leaders, enjoy the Sunrider lifestyle, and connect with fellow Sunriders. Optimize your life with Sunrider!
What to Wear
Business wear is appropriate for meetings and General Sessions. Formal attire or black-tie should be worn for Gala Evening events.
Light, comfortable clothing and comfortable walking shoes are recommended for tours. Hats and sunglasses may also be worn for sun protection.
We also recommend that you bring a light-weight sweater or jacket in case of cooler temperature fluctuations in meeting rooms and air-conditioned buses.
Typical summer weather is sunny and warm in the daytime with cool evenings. The average high temperature in July is 84°F/29°C. For a current weather forecast, click here.
Marketing Updates
Sunrider International
It's been a long time since I posted, but I wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the many projects we're working on in the Marketing Department.Convention, Convention, Convention!
Obviously, we are working like crazy in preparation for Convention. In addition to building and maintaining the convention website, we've prepared welcome videos, which I hope you've all seen.
We're working with a great production company to bring a high-tech, high-touch feel to the Convention. I don't want to say too much, but it will be different from anything you've seen at our Convention before. I'm also very excited for the LA Plant Ribbon Cutting so you can see how incredibly huge and state-of-the-art it is. It's been a headache and nightmare to move, but it's all for the great purpose of making the best products.
New Products and New Packaging
Based on the convention pre-order sales report, I can see you are all dying to get your hands on our new products. John even has IBOs calling him to get samples. We're busy finalizing all of the packaging, components, brochures, and flyers for the new products. I hope you all were able to order them because they are fantastic. I especially love the Eye Cream and MetaShaper™.
During Convention, you'll also get to see the new product packaging for our tried-and-true products. This has been long overdue. If you look at our new promotional flyer for Fortune Delight® you can get a sneak peek at the new look of our packaging. I really love the new designs and can't wait for them to get phased into production.
New Marketing Tools
This brings me to the new marketing tools we're developing. Do you like having the Product Catalog e-book on the website? I'm planning on doing more e-books. We'll also be posting a new product flyer every week for the Starter Pack products. We're also developing a new Company Profile, new Sunrider® Training CD-ROM (which will also go online), Sunrider® Training Workbook, new Sunrider Simply the Best® video, new Compensation Plan marketing tools, and more. I think you'll be pleased with the new tools we have coming your way. Most of them were based on your suggestions.
I know we are working on even more projects, but I have to get back to work. By the way, remember to place your orders for promotional products before the end of the month! I'll see you at Convention!
Wendy
The Best Ingredients
Sunrider International
Sometimes, our customers and IBOs wonder if we use organic ingredients. Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, bioengineering, or ionizing radiation. A government agency must inspect and certify the farm before the food can be labeled "organic." As a manufacturer of health foods, I am especially concerned about the environment. Because of pollution, many foods, even organic foods, may contain unacceptable levels of heavy metals. We monitor the heavy metal content of our herbs and often reject hundreds of pounds of herbs that do not meet our strict standards.
In addition to the heavy metal content, I also care about how our foods are handled. All herbs and plants, whether grown in the wild, in an organic farm, or in a traditional farm, have dirt, pests, and other contaminants. We take the extra steps of cleaning the herbs by hand and machine rather than grinding and/or irradiating the herbs along with their contaminants.
We also use a trade-secret manufacturing process to extract and concentrate the beneficial essences from our herbs. This makes the final product much more powerful and effective than just mixing the herbs on the ingredient listing.
Founder and Chairman of the Board
The 2008 Regional Leadership Conference Cruise—an Amazing...
Sunrider International
I must admit that when it was decided that this year's Regional Leadership Conference will take place on a cruise, I was a little disappointed. I am only telling you this, since it turned out much better then I expected and you really should keep reading… After months of preparations, 270 IBOs from
After our passports were checked, we entered the ship, and I felt like a little boy that has to see it all without missing a thing. I found myself wandering among the luxurious mall, the theater halls, and the basketball and softball courts. I couldn't miss the amazing gym and dining rooms, the ice skating rink, the children's deck and much more, until we were called to attend the luxurious dinner and were already on our way to our first port stop in Marseille.
On the first night, Dr. and Mrs. Chen hosted a private dinner with 6 IBOs from
On the next day we woke up to the sound of the announcer welcoming us to Marseille, a typical port city full of seafood restaurants and coffee shops. After a big breakfast, we went on a short tour of the city and visited its fascinating fish market (the smell was certainly not fascinating…). Watching a live octopus trying to sneak away from the display shelf it was placed on, and the fish merchant forcing it back into place was definitely a unique experience.
That afternoon we were already on our way to
On the second evening, the Chens had dinner with six Israeli IBOs and, of course, used the time between courses to train and teach the participants.
The Western European and Hungarian IBOs started their third day attending training sessions, in small 30-people groups. During the sessions Dr. Chen emphasized the importance of the 4-points approach meeting and 6-points opportunity meeting. Dr. Chen also stressed how crucial it is that all IBOs use the same terms and send out the same message.
After the Chen's training, the groups dispersed, and we all went to shore in
That night, after another luxurious dinner, which the Chens shared with 6 Hungarian IBOs, we all watched a spectacular ice-skating show, which generated heavy applause from the amazed audience.
We arrived in
The Vucciria open market place was impossible to miss; we were pulled in by the wonderful smell from the food stands, the fresh fruit and vegetables, the Italian cheese delicatessens, with cheeses you can smell from a mile away, and of course, the daily masterpiece of the market—a freshly caught swordfish put on display.
After an exhausting 7-hour tour, we went back on the ship, and I met another IBO. She told me that she met a friend from Israel on the ship, and when her friend asked her what she was doing there, she answered that she earned a full-expense-paid cruise, working with Sunrider.* Her friend could not believe her ears. She said she always heard about Sunrider, but she never thought the stories were true. That woman joined Sunrider and became an IBO that night.
On the fourth evening the Chens had dinner with 5 IBOs from
We spent the fifth day, during which most of the training meetings were held, sailing back to
At 
At the end of the training session, Mrs. Chen asked several IBOs from different countries to come on stage and answer questions about subjects learned during the convention.
In conclusion I would like to say this was an amazing experience for me, one that I will no doubt repeat with my family.
At the end of the fifth day, the Israeli and Eastern European groups had a meeting to sum up the convention, and all IBOs said they had an extraordinary experience, an experience that they could only have thanks to Sunrider.* Some of our IBOs even asked to stay on the ship for its next cruise…
Sincerely,
Director of Regional Operations
Sunrider Israel and Eastern Europe
*The earnings stated are not necessarily representative or typical of the earnings Sunrider Independent Business Owners can or will earn through participation in the Sunrider Compensation Plan. These statements should not be considered as guarantees or projections of your actual earnings or profits. As with any other independent business, success results only from dedicated sales efforts, hard work, diligence, and leadership.
2008 Sunrider Leadership Conference—Mediterranean Cruise, May 10th...
Sunrider International
We really wanted to make this year's Europe Leadership Conference something very special. An event that would truly show the Sunrider Lifestyle! After discussing it last year with Mrs. Chen, we both agreed that a Mediterranean cruise would be the way to sail, as we could enjoy the beauty of the Mediterranean coastline and countryside. No other part of the world is so richly imbued with history and culture, and blessed with such spectacular scenery as 
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It was such an exciting week that I forgot to mention that the conference, hosted by Drs. Chen, was held onboard the impressive ship "Navigator of the Seas." Over 270 Independent Business Owners from all over
The Navigator of the Seas is one of the biggest vessels in the world, with so much to see and do onboard. She offers amazing features like a spa, gym, rock-climbing wall, ice-skating rink, an indoor shopping mall-like promenade, as well as fine food in the magnificent three-storey dining room. Every night finishes off with top-class entertainment in the elegant theatre.
The Leadership Conference meetings were held in the ship's Conference Centre and provided attendees with inspiration and motivation. Dr. Chen shared his powerful Business Advice by explaining the 4-step Sunrider approach and the 6-point opportunity meeting. He reminded everyone to train their Downlines in this method, to practice the various steps with them and to talk about the income potential that Sunrider can bring to every Independent Business Owner. Sunrider has already helped many people around the world achieve their optimal goals.* Mrs. Chen followed with her special energy and enthusiasm as she conducted the New IBO Training and tested the Business Leaders on Frequently Asked Questions. Drs. Chen also presented new products that will be launched at the upcoming Grand Convention in
It truly was a memorable week and another example of how Sunriders from all over the world can enjoy the fantastic Sunrider lifestyle and optimize their lives.*
Next is the event of the year—the Grand Convention in
Come and join thousands of other IBOs for another unforgettable experience. Register on-line and mark your calendars, July 21–26.
Looking forward to seeing you in beautiful
Director of Regional Operations
Sunrider Central & Western Europe
*The earnings stated are not necessarily representative or typical of the earnings Sunrider Independent Business Owners can or will earn through participation in the Sunrider Compensation Plan. These statements should not be considered as guarantees or projections of your actual earnings or profits. As with any other independent business, success results only from dedicated sales efforts, hard work, diligence, and leadership.
IBOs Meet with Success at SR HQ
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Business Leader training meetings were held at Sunrider World Headquarters April 23–25. During this time Dr. and Mrs. Chen shared their knowledge and hospitality with two groups of specially invited IBOs who arrived from around the world. In addition to attending meetings, IBOs from 
food and company.When they got down to business, the meetings were fast-paced, full of energy, and packed with practical training. As always, they were also punctuated with insights from both Chens.
Dr. Chen got everyone thinking when he posed the following question:
"When a lady goes out shopping, what does she think about first? When you shop for a new car, what do you consider first?"
Personally, I was stumped. My wife wasn't there to help me with the first question. And it had been years since I bought a new car…
Dr. Chen quickly provided the answer though: "The Brand."
Dr. Chen elaborated by saying, "Brand is first, style next, and material last. Likewise, "When you buy a car, first you think of the brand."
Dr. Chen went on to describe how it's up to all IBOs to increase the brand recognition of Sunrider. He stated the importance of presenting "a unified look, approach, and communication," which helps establish a strong, readily identifiable brand image.
Dr. Chen had this to say about the Sunrider opportunity:
"Why is Sunrider's franchise-like business the best? Let's compare it to some other ways one can try to make money:
"Buying and renting out real estate property is too much hassle. And the rent may not even cover the interest on a bank loan. Stock markets have too much fluctuation, too much risk. A franchise business can be good but it takes a BIG initial investment.
"Sunrider's franchise-like business is the best. Sunrider takes the hassle out of owning a business. No inventory, virtually no risk—you simply use Sunrider's time-tested [26 years!] system and support. You can build an enterprise like McDonald's, but without the trouble and at a low cost. And Sunrider is different from other network marketing companies because as a Sunrider IBO, you're the boss—the owner of your own franchise-like business—not a salesperson."
Mrs. Chen covered a range of topics, including the need to develop a 2nd generation of business leaders:
"Have your business continue into the future. Building a strong support system will enable you to have financial freedom when you retire. We need to do better about explaining the income potential of Sunrider to the 2nd generation. Encourage your kids just like I'm encouraging my kids to take over the business someday. Have them choose Sunrider, because we have the greatest income potential and you can help people everywhere improve the quality of their lives. Bring your children to the Grand Convention in July—my daughters Sunny and Wendy will be teaching a workshop especially designed for the next generation."
Dr. and Mrs. Chen also talked about the importance of setting big optimum goals and the power of having a big dream. Dr. Chen helped wrap up the training by providing a personal example of how through having a dream and working hard, anything is possible:
While growing up as a child, his family was poor and they didn't have much. His prized possession was a broken toy airplane that he'd found. He loved that plane though and fixed it up the best he could. He played with the plane every day and dreamed that someday he'd be able to fly on a real plane and see the world.
Today he does fly on an airplane—the Sunrider Corporate Airplane—which he uses to fly around the world with our IBOs, living the Sunrider dream.
Bob SeawrightSunrider International
Sunrider Has Lots in Store!
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Sunriders everywhere are starting to feel a buzz in the air, as the biggest, most important Sunrider event of the year is now only about two months away—the annual Grand Convention! Attracting thousands of Sunrider IBOs from around the world, this mega-event never fails to educate, inspire, excite, and entertain all who experience it. This year it'll be held in the attraction-packed, sun-drenched city of 
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IBOs from Korea Enjoy Leadership Tour of Japan
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Contrary to our expectation, the weather was not on our side when we arrived at Narita Airport on the 30th March. Because of the rain and heavy wind, the wind-chill in Tokyo was very low that day, making us almost shiver without a windbreaker. But even this bad weather couldn't stop our IBOs who were eager to explore Japan as much as possible. After having managed to warm up their bodies with hot oden soup over lunch, they got impatient to "hit the road" again in the rain. Our first stop was the Toyota Automobile Showroom, located at Odaiba Island, where our IBOs made trial rides in various new models of Toyota cars. After having tried a "virtual drive" on the stage, I could overhear a few IBOs talking about "buying that baby soon" with their Sunrider money. 
People got soaked in the heavier rain during the walk back to the tour bus and their minds were already immersed in taking a hot spring bath. All of us changed into traditional Japanese bathrobes called Yukada (they had various colors and designs available for us to choose). To confess, I had a hard time breathing; I tied a Yukada belt too tight to hide my "potbelly" in front of our IBOs. Before reaching the bath, there was an area like a market place where many kiosks were arranged in rows and that were selling very tempting munchies and cute little souvenirs. Though dinner was expected right after our bath, many people had to wrestle with the temptation of those aromatic foods while moving into the bath.
As an old Korean saying goes, "People become great friends after taking a hot bath together naked," because there's nothing to 'hide' in that bath. Accordingly, I think I've created even stronger bonding with our male IBOs from this experience. It was so relaxing to soak our bodies in an open-air hot bath, and I almost fell asleep in the water but an IBO let me know that it was time to go. Before I move on to our dinner part, I must tell you about a "culture shock" that I experienced in the bath: The body-scrubbers and attendant in the men's bath were women! Of course they were in work uniforms, but we were all naked. The other Korean male IBOs and I were busy trying to cover ourselves, but the workers simply acted calm in front of us so we realized it was no big deal. "When in Rome, do as the Romans do"…Right?The dinner was just spectacular! Dining tables were arranged in a huge room with Japanese Tatami floor. All 180 IBOs sat on the floor and were decked out in a dazzling display of colorful Yukada robes. And the dainty food was almost too beautiful to eat! Because New Year practically starts on 01st April in Japan for businesses and schools, they traditionally have a ceremony called Kakami-Hiraki literally meaning "breaking a wine pot" to open the New Year. I invited four of our most senior IBOs (two males and two females) to break the wine pot together and to propose a toast to "Sunrider Money" for everyone. After dinner, we arrived at the New Otani Hotel.
The Monday morning of 31st March was rainy and windy, even worse than the previous day, during the long drive to Yokohama. Fortunately though, the weather cleared up by the time we arrived in Yokohama, and bright sunshine welcomed us when we started a sightseeing tour of the city. The tour included beautiful Yamashita Park that stretched along the shoreline of Yokohama Harbor, bustling streets and shops in China Town, and the modern and clean Minato Mirai 21 area. Upon our return to Tokyo, we visited one of the symbols of Japan, the Imperial Palace. Though allowed to see only the outer wall and garden, we appreciated a tasteful garden that was classical and tranquil. The Palace definitely had something peculiar that appealed to our artistic sentiment even just from outside. Next stop was Ginja Street, one of the most popular streets for tourists because of the latest fashion, energetic young people, neon signs, restaurants, bars, and galleries. Our IBOs ventured into the busy streets of Ginja for a while to stroll around and to find good bargains.
Bright spring sunshine blessed us on 01st April, the day we were to climb Mt. Fuji, the highest mountain (3,776M) in Japan. Instead of saying "to climb Mt. Fuji," I should say "to visit the mouth of Mt. Fuji," which still allowed us to access and enjoy the splendor of the mountain, as tour guides had worried in previous days about the weather affecting accessibility. Japan is a polytheistic country believing that deities or divine spirits reside in all things in nature. And after experiencing this majestic place, we all surely believed that there must be a divine spirit in Mt. Fuji. The mountain was fully covered with snow and stood against an emerald-blue sky shrouded in mystical layers of clouds. The indescribable striking beauty of blue, brown, green, and white in harmony made us not only inspired with awe but also fascinated with the grandeur of Mt. Fuji. Leaving the holy mountain behind us, we went for a sightseeing trip of Hakone— riding an excursion boat in Ashi Lake (the lake was 723M above the sea level), which is located in the Owaqutani Valley, and another hot spring bath at Morinoyu Onsen (one for the road!).
After a thrilling tour program and fun activities for three days in Japan, there came the day for us to get even more excited, as we got the chance to learn from the ever-passionate Drs. Chen about how to succeed big and quickly with the Sunrider business opportunity! The seminar took place at the Toshi Center in Tokyo on 02nd April. During the seminar, Dr. Chen delivered an impassioned message to 180 Korean IBOs about how Sunrider offers the best business opportunities, which are even better than opportunities offered by conventional franchise businesses. Thus, in order to realize our dreams and achieve success, Dr. Chen stated that IBOs should focus on promoting Sunrider's income potential, selling product, setting optimum goals, and building your organization through the Starter Pack. His powerful speech filled Korean IBOs with enthusiasm and motivation.
When Mrs. Chen took over the stage for the second session, I could see that some IBOs started to get nervous because they were aware that Mrs. Chen would ask them randomly about how to conduct New IBO Training and how to answer the FAQs. However, Mrs. Chen relieved the tension in the room with a joke, saying, "Nobody wants to make eye contact with me, but it's fine because Steve gave me a name list of 180 people in this room." Everybody laughed hard, and it was a very useful session for existing IBOs to learn how to train their downlines efficiently. It was a very fun and enjoyable session after all, because Mrs. Chen first picked one IBO from the name list to answer a question and then she went on from that IBO's uplines by asking, "Who's your upline?" rather than picking other people from the list. Korean IBOs were quite good in answering her questions but they also felt very grateful in learning more professional ways of handling such FAQs.
The finale of Sunrider Korea's Leadership Meeting 2008 in Japan was the Gala Dinner held later that evening at the New Otani Hotel. It kicked off with a traditional Japanese taiko drum performance, and Drs. Chen and Sunny Beutler entered the room to the majestic beats of these drums and a standing ovation from the Koran IBOs. Then we all enjoyed a fantastic buffet dinner, followed by performances of different IBO groups. The performances included a Taekwondo martial arts dance featuring a breaking demonstration of thick pine boards (all performed by female IBOs—tough Korean women!), a very cute replica of "Tell-Me Dance" that has won sweeping popularity among Koreans, and a "Rap & Dance" that used the Starter Pack as the theme.
The highlight of the evening when Dr. Chen went on the stage to sing "Can't help falling in love with you" while fixing his gaze on Mrs. Chen, sitting below the stage. With warm-hearted applause from the audience, Dr. Chen then invited Mrs. Chen and Sunny onto the stage for another song together, followed by karaoke songs by various leaders from the VIP table. During the karaoke, In-Ja Park did very comical performances in front of the singers, making us (and the Chens) shake our sides with laughter. The memorable night came to an end with Drs. Chen's new product introduction and lucky draw. Various new products were introduced and given away (well before the official new product launching at the Grand Convention) to Korean IBOs. They looked forward to the launching of these new products and at the same time they were proud of Dr. Chen's expertise and the way he continually develops such wonderful products for them.
As the saying goes, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. And, Korean IBOs were given a chance to work hard and at the same time to have fun through this Leadership Tour and Seminar in Japan.
Steve Kim
Operations Manager
Sunrider Korea
Dr. and Mrs. Chen Host a Truly Korean Experience at the 2008...
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I had visited Korea a number of times, and as the saying goes, you never get tired of falling in love with something beautiful. Korea is such a place in my heart. And I talk a lot about "love" in this blog because love was the subject of our theme travel. For our 75 IBOs from Singapore and Malaysia, my colleagues and myself, the minute we touched down on Seoul, we were transformed into young lovers of Korea's culture, film stars, beauty, kimchi …. and not forgetting the friendship that bonded us as one Sunrider family.We started off on a blissful Sunday morning on 16th March, to Chuncheon and Namiseom Island, which are the location places for the shooting of that famous Korean drama, "Winter Sonata". This is one of the most popular TV series in Korea, Hong Kong, China, Japan and even Malaysia. The series is built around the romance of falling in love for the first time….. and for all time (sigh …) Well, you should have been there to see, touch and experience all the lovely mementoes, souvenirs, pictures and the actual settings where the filming was done. I'm quite sure you would be just as swept off your feet by the romance of it all!
We were brought back to reality when we were told that there is a small ostrich farm on Namiseom Island, and one could race with the ostriches while riding bicycles. But we didn't take up the challenge! The Monday morning of 17th March saw us at Mt. Sorak National Park. It was really the most awesome experience for all of us. Everything was covered with snow (well, almost everything!). The Park's spiky mountain peaks, crystal clear ponds, rock formations, valleys and waterfalls were so serene, just like a Korean painting.
We explored Abai Village, which is the filming location of another famous Korean series, "Endless Love". Abai Village has the distinction of being the heroine, Eun-Seo's hometown. As we walked along the quaint homes and stores that were reminiscent of the '60s and '70s, we felt really connected to the tragic heroine and how she must have felt when she had to leave her lover.
We also visited the majestic Shinheung Temple, a massive and beautiful architecture which was built by a monk named Chanjang during the Shilla Dynasty. We easily agreed with our Guide that this is by far the most impressive temple in the Sorak Mountain area!
From romantics, we were turned into children (albeit BIG children) on Tuesday, 18th March at the Everland Resort. This is South Korea's largest theme park and it has been ranked sixth in the world. We had lots of fun, starting at the European Adventure and enjoying the thrills and spills that took us through the vibrant themes of Magic Land, American Land and Global Fair. It was a great opportunity to snap photos, enjoy the spectacular shows and the rides.Well, all this made us pretty adventurous ……. for some retail therapy! Our guide took us to Dongdaemun Market, one of the major markets in Korea with over 20 shopping malls that specialize in wholesale clothing, and we found some very good bargains for clothes, accessories and shoes.
On Wednesday 19th March, Dr. and Mrs. Chen hosted a leadership training seminar for a small group of selected IBOs. They were given very extensive training on business concept, the importance of setting optimum goals, business building, and duplication. They also were trained on frequently asked questions, new IBOs training, leadership and recognition.
Concurrent with this training seminar, the rest of our IBOs toured Sunrider Korea's new office. They were very impressed with the office and took many photos to share with their downlines.
Later, this group of IBOs continued with the last day of the tour and visited a Kimchi factory for an inside look at Korea's most relished food. Kimchi, as many would know, is the country's national heritage and the main staple of Korean daily diet. We learnt that it is traditionally prepared with Chinese cabbage, red pepper, garlic, salted fish, ginger and other natural ingredients, then stored underground in clay containers to ferment for at least four weeks.
Our IBOs were excited and thrilled with the Chens' presence. They found Dr. Chen's advice on promoting SR's potential income and SR's products, aiming for the optimum goal, and recruiting more than 10 IBOs every month particularly useful. They also felt that they understood more clearly why Sunrider is better than a franchise business and the role of IBOs in the Company.
Our IBOs were nervous when Mrs.Chen took over the rest of the session as they were aware that Mrs.Chen would ask them how they conducted their New IBOs Training as well as the FAQs.
However, Mrs. Chen put everyone at ease, and when she called participants to answer her questions, they actually found the experience fun, enjoyable and challenging, albeit slightly nerve-wrecking!
In fact, our IBOs were grateful when Mrs. Chen pointed out their mistakes, as they felt that they could remember better this way. Under Mrs. Chen's training, they understood why such training should be conducted regularly especially for new IBOs.
At the Gala Dinner later that evening, it was truly a glamorous Korean finale to a wonderful week. Dr. and Mrs. Chen got everyone to join in the celebration with their friendliness. Dinner was absolutely delicious and everyone loved the Classical Music Performance by the Korea Tourism Board, as well as the various performances put up by the different countries' IBOs. From Malaysia, we had two IBO performances and from Singapore, there was one. They were really spectacular to watch as our IBOs danced and sang, and got everyone into the party mood!Another highlight was when Dr. and Mrs. Chen went on stage to sing, and were greeted by overwhelming applause. The Chens also invited the leaders from the VIP table to sing on stage, and our leaders did just that! Our leaders drew a lot of support from the audience for their hearty, albeit slightly off-tune, singing and everyone enjoyed the fun of it all.
Shirley Tay
Director of Regional Operations
Sunrider Malaysia
*The earnings stated are not necessarily representative or typical of the earnings Sunrider Independent Business Owners can or will earn through participation in the Sunrider Compensation Plan. These statements should not be considered as guarantees or projections of your actual earnings or profits. As with any other independent business, success results only from dedicated sales efforts, hard work, diligence, and leadership.
The 2008 Arnold Sports Festival was a big hit for Sunrider...
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I'm excited to tell our blog readers a little about Sunrider International's participation both as a sponsor and a competitor at the 2008 Arnold Sports Festival, a 3-day event that promotes "a weekend of sports and a lifetime of fitness." Held in Columbus, Ohio from February 29 to March 2, it's the largest annual sports festival in the world, with 17,000 athletes competing in a wide variety of events—only the Olympics are bigger and they occur every four years. The Festival features 37 events and 12 Olympic sports, and attracts 150,000 sports and fitness enthusiasts from around the world. And this year was extra special as it was the 20th anniversary of the Festival's centerpiece event—the Arnold Classic—which is considered to be among the most prestigious bodybuilding competitions in the world.Sunrider as Sponsor
One of the main reasons Sunrider started sponsoring the Arnold Sports Festival in 2006 was to provide financial support to showcase top athletes from China. This event also provides a great venue to introduce the attendees to a successful worldwide company that has been providing "Health and Wealth" to the world for over 25 years. Sunrider was delighted this year to sponsor Zhang Jie and his teammate Lu Changliang, junior weightlifting champions from the Chinese Weightlifting Association. Both of these amazing athletes wowed the crowds on center stage with their performances as shown below.
Although I've always enjoyed bodybuilding as a hobby, I became really excited about competing in the sport because of Sunrider's sponsorship presence at the event and being surrounded by thousands of athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Last year, I set a personal goal to compete in my first amateur bodybuilding show and I took third place in the lightweight division. A few months later I found out that my third place finish had qualified me to compete at the 2nd annual amateur bodybuilding competition during the Arnold Sports Festival. Sunrider was already planning to send me back in 2008 as a sponsor representative anyways, so now I could also participate "on stage" instead of just watching from a distance—this was to be the perfect mix of business and pleasure!
Photos courtesy of and copyright 2008 John Teng
Torrance Advantage Award
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On Thursday, March 13, 2008, Sunrider International won the inaugural 2007 Torrance Advantage Award in the "People to People" category from the City of Torrance. The awards ceremony took place at the Torrance Marriott with a wonderful buffet and the attendance of the City Mayor, Frank Scotto, and other city officials. The unveiling of the winners was a surprise to all who applied. Even though we had a feeling that Sunrider would win in one of the four categories since we fit into each one, we were still surprised and happy to know that we won the "People to People" award. Sunny Beutler and Paul McCabe accepted the award on behalf of Sunrider. Our beautiful crystal award and framed letter from the mayor will be on display at our Torrance Headquarters. 
The Torrance Advantage Awards were established to recognize innovative economic development strategies of local significance. The Awards are designed to showcase best practices and highlight outstanding results. Through this recognition, the City of Torrance thanks businesses that contribute significantly to the growth and enrichment of the Torrance community.
The "People to People Award" Category honors an organization's excellence in enhancing employment opportunities in Torrance. Additionally, it honors an organization's commitment to its current employees and investments in their talented and skilled workforce, including:
o Types of jobs created
o Number of jobs created
o New & existing programs for employee motivation and career advancement
Additional info is available at www.torrnet.com/TAA.htm
This was a great event, and we were honored to receive recognition from the city since Sunrider has been in Torrance since 1986. A little recognition goes a long way. This is for all of our employees who have made such a great impact on the company and have helped us achieve great heights.
Sunny C. Beutler
Regional Operations Director
Drs. Chen Host 400 Sunrider Business Leaders at the Leadership...
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If you polled the 400 North American Business Leaders who attended the Leadership Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii, held during February 17 – 24, all of them would give it "two thumbs up!" The setting at the luxurious Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa overlooking a wide stretch of beach and the Pacific Ocean was a paradise and it just got better and better as the week went on.
We had a delicious buffet lunch following Pearl Harbor at an upscale Japanese restaurant and had the entire place to ourselves! The city bus tour took us to places of interest giving a perspective of island culture, history and landscape.
Mrs. Chen followed him with her energy and enthusiasm and presented a PowerPoint on Frequently Asked Questions. She feels these are extremely important and that all business builders should learn them and be able to answer them with confidence and clarity. She asked the questions and had the IBOs answer the questions.
IBOs enjoyed another incentive from our marketing plan – a free vacation in Hawaii! The average Travel Incentive Check was $2,200, which fully paid for a week-long vacation in a setting where the rich and famous play! Aloha, Sunriders, until Grand Convention 2008 at Anaheim!
Director, Regional Operations
North & South America
Simply the Best Seat in the House
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As a Sunrider employee, it's always a pleasure and a privilege to have the chance to listen to Dr. Tei-Fu and Dr. Oi-Lin Chen in person, something that normally I only get to do once a year during Grand Convention when I work onsite and attend various events. So I was excited when I was asked to attend a special meeting held at SR HQ last Thursday. The meeting involved North American Business Leaders and Drs. Chen getting together to discuss various business matters, and as Dr. Chen said, "to improve communication and get everyone on the same page."
Dr. Chen has always impressed me with his charisma and confident yet engaging personality. He's a business visionary who's able to infuse his talks with a down-to-earth practicality and a natural sense of humor, making any topic accessible and entertaining (even the stuff dealing with calculation formulas!). It doesn't matter what country or culture you come from—when Dr. Chen speaks, you want to listen. I can see how people around the world have been attracted to Sunrider with such a dynamic spokesperson and leader at the helm. 
Mrs. Chen always amazes me with her boundless energy and incisive intellect. She's always ready for any question an attendee might throw at her. And her ability to orchestrate a meeting, to say nothing of Grand Conventions and her global company, is remarkable. She's the ultimate multi-tasker in my book. At the meeting I saw how she's able to cultivate success in business builders through her organized presentation of the Sunrider marketing plan and by sharing her expert business advice; but most of all I think she helps people maximize their potential through serving as an inspirational role model. Sure, Sunrider provides lots of excellent materials and marketing tools that provide guidance and the blueprints for success, but through experiencing Mrs. Chen, you get a real-life example of how to challenge yourself and go after your goals.
Hawaii Regional Meeting
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The Hawaii Regional Meeting held in Honolulu on December 27, 2007 was very special for me in so many ways. First of all, this trip was part of a prescheduled family Christmas vacation in Hawaii so I got to mix business with pleasure on this one. I have to admit that I always feel a little bit guilty taking up the invitations of our Independent Business Owners to go tour local attractions or do any sightseeing when I visit their beautiful cities during regional meetings. I guess I feel like I get to have all this fun while my wife Wendy is at home wrestling with our kids. Anyways, on this particular trip I could whole-heartedly enjoy the whole package since my family was there, too!
Secondly, my Brother-in-Law Reuben and his wife Katie also made the trip to Hawaii and they treated me to an introductory scuba diving experience for my Christmas present. I braved the merciless power of the Pacific Ocean to a depth of 41 feet and swam right next to sea turtles and eels. Sorry no photos to show since my so called "waterproof" camera immediately filled up with water once I jumped in the water.
Next, the Hawaii meeting date also marked my 4-year wedding anniversary and I am happy to report that I was fully prepared to give Wendy a big surprise during the evening meeting. I hired a guitar player to accompany me as I serenaded Wendy to the music of the Hawaiian Wedding Song. We then danced one more verse of the same song during the intermission between the opportunity meeting and the training meeting. I then handed her a beautiful anniversary ring that I brought with me from the mainland. It was a true-to-form day in the life of the Sunrider family—business and pleasure all mixed together into one big fun event! And last but not least the actual Hawaii meeting! The evening represented a reunion of the Chen family with our beloved Sunrider friends in Hawaii. With the greatly appreciated help of our dear Sunrider friends, the Sugai family, a beautiful hotel venue was prepared to receive loyal Sunriders and guests at the big event. I was given the chance to share an opportunity meeting overview for all of the new guests. Dr. Chen, founder of Sunrider International, then shared a very powerful training message of how to effectively combine the power of the products with the earning potential of the compensation plan into one solid message that was so easy to understand and duplicate!
Although each trip to Hawaii always seems so short, I am really excited to go back again this February with all of our Sunrider leaders to enjoy the food, entertainment, and training awaiting those who qualified for the North American Leadership Conference. See you in Hawaii my friends!
John Teng
Sales Manager - North America
