Buzzin' Dozen Contest Revised 10/17/05

DISTRICT WIDE CONTEST!
"IT’S BUZZIN’ DOZEN TIME"

This is what you have to do!!
THERE ARE TWO STAGES TO THIS UNIQUE CLUB!!

STEP ONE: Do AS many qualified parties as necessary to have a Minimum of $2,000 in sales between June and December 10, 2005. Parties must be held [dated 6/01/05 or after] and paid no later than December 10, 2005. This will give me time to add up the parties and declare the qualifiers.

This gets you into the BUZZIN’ DOZEN CLUB. All club members will receive a special gift and a very special Bee pin.

STEP TWO: Any BUZZIN’ Dozen MEMBER who hits $3,000 in sales during that
same time period will then be initiated into the outrageous QUEEN'S COURT.

ALL Queen's Court members will receive Special recognition as soon as they earn "the Title" as well as in December. Long distance person??
Do not worry, your gifts will be directly mailed to you!!
Queen's Court and BUZZIN’ Dozen qualifiers will be noted in emails.
The TOP person qualifying in the District will be the QUEEN BEE!
We have a VERY SPECIAL SURPRISE for that person!!
Will it be you??
You will definitely want it to be YOU!!!

Don't miss out on this years BUZZIN’ DOZEN CLUB....
START BOOKING THOSE PARTIES NOW!!!


Buzzin’ Dozen Ribbon and Pin Award.
With one party paid and shipped you will receive your Buzzin’ Dozen Ribbon and one Bee for your Ribbon.

With your 3rd party, you will receive a gift and 2 more Bees for your Ribbon.
With your 5th party, you will receive another gift and 2 more Bees for your Ribbon.
With your 8th party, you will receive another gift and 3 more Bees for your Ribbon.
With your 12th party, you will receive a Glittering Bee Pin and the remainder of the Bees.
BUZZIN’ DOZEN is earned with you have 12 qualified parties held and paid by the deadline.

QUEEN’S COURT is earned when you meet Buzzin’ Dozen qualifications And have $3000 in paid sales.

• You will receive a Queen’s Court pin and
• $25 in Paper Supplies, Merchandise or Office Supply Store certificate such as Office Max, Office Depot.
  
  Please note that all parties and sales are based on 2005 parties from June 1, 2005 through December 10, 2005. This contest has been very successful for other districts. In Linda Allen’s District (this is HER idea) the 1st year top Queen just made the $3,000, the 2nd year the winner had $5,000 and the next year the Queen had $11,000 in party sales.

We are talking "fall sales" here! Wouldn’t all of you love to be the Queen or have her/him in your group! Let us see how many can make the court this year! We have some real "go getters" working Richmont Direct. It is BEE-lievable and do able. The biggest reward is the sweet taste of success and perhaps earning a trip along the way! Parties and Sales will be taken from the on-line statement and the deadline for the contest is December 10, 2005. Mark your calendars to have your parties in and paid by the deadline.

More Halloween Fun by HalloweenHowl.com

You might want to copy off the information in these two posts and provide it in your catalogs as an "extra" for your customers. It is always great to get something "extra" in customer support.

HALLOWEEN COSTUME SAFETY TIPS
by Rose Smith



A chill is in the air and the leaves are beginning to fall from the trees. Children are back in school, but there's only one thing on their minds....Halloween is coming. "What am I going to be this
year?" they wonder.

As usual, parents will be dragged to the mall to check out all the latest and greatest in Halloween costumes. Some will opt to make their own. In either case, here are some costume tips to help
make your child's Halloween safe and fun.

===Costume Safety Tips===

* If purchasing a costume from a store, make sure the label states that it is made from a fire-retardant material. If you're making your own costume, be sure to pick materials that are also fire-
resistant.

* Costumes should be loose enough around the body so that warm clothing can be worn beneath it without it being too loose that it snags on items.

* Have your child try the costume on a few days before wearing. Make sure that it does not drag on the ground. Pants and robes should be hemmed up so that your child's feet are showing.
Tripping and falling is the leading cause of accidental injuries on Halloween.

* As much as we'd love our children to wear light-colored clothing, some costume themes (vampire, witch, etc.) just wouldn't look right in florescent yellow. Instead, add strips of reflective tape to the front and back of all costumes, including their trick or treat bag. Remember, children don't drive cars; therefore they do not have any idea on how long it takes a driver to stop a
car after they see the child. The sooner a driver can see your child, the safer your child will be.

* Make sure the costume is easy to get out of. Preferably, it should close with snaps or Velcro strips. If you must use zippers or buttons, make sure they are located in front of the costume and easily reached by your child.
* Children should wear well-fitting, flat shoes, not high heels.
* Wigs and beards should fit properly and should not cover ears, nose or mouth.
* Use makeup instead of a mask. Masks obstruct vision and children find it hard to breathe when wearing them.
* If your child insists on wearing a mask, make sure it has large eye openings (cut them bigger if you have to), and openings for the nose and mouth.
* When purchasing makeup, make sure it is labeled non-toxic. However, some children (and adults) break out in a rash with the heavy petroleum-based makeup on the market. So, I've included some homemade recipes below for those of you who would like to create their own Halloween makeup.
* Props and accessories should be made of a flexible material. They should not be rigid, sharp or overly heavy.
* Sew a name tag into your child's costume, giving their name, address and phone number.
* Remove makeup with shortening, cold cream or baby oil and tissues. Thoroughly wash face with soap and water after removal.




===Halloween Makeup Recipes===

Corn Syrup Blood

16 oz. White corn syrup
1 oz. red food coloring
1 oz. washing detergent
1 oz. water
A drop of blue food coloring

Mix the ingredients together and voila
- blood. Remove the washing up liquid
if you want to make edible blood. Adding
condensed milk makes it less transparent
and more like real blood. The blood is
extremely sticky and can stain skin and
clothes so makes sure it’s washed off
quickly. Use a stain remover on clothes.

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Face Paint Recipe

1 tsp corn starch
1/2 tsp water
1/2 tsp cold cream
2 drops food coloring as desired

Mix ingredients and apply.

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Clown Make-up

2 tsp white shortening
5 tsp corn starch
1 tsp white all purpose flour
glycerin as directed
Food coloring as desired

Mix together the shortening, corn
starch and flour. Add 3 to 4 drops
of glycerin to make the mixture
creamier. Apply.


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Rose Smith is the owner of HalloweenHowl.com
and author of several ghoulish party e-books.
Designed for "trick or treaters" of any age,
we invite you to come visit. Create creepy
crafts, discover interesting tips and tricks,
play spooktacular games and take part in
many other hauntingly fun activities.
http://www.halloweenhowl.com

Halloween Safety by www.clubmom.com

Tools & Services:
Checklist: Halloween Safety
Halloween is supposed to be thrilling (goblins and witches and ghouls, oh my!), but the very real hazards of bad candy, careless drivers, and unattended jack-'o-lanterns can send even the most laid-back parent running scared. This checklist can show you how to make this a safe night for everyone--without cutting back on the fun.

Costumes:
Make sure costumes are flame-resistant.
Keep costumes close-cropped--not long or billowy--to minimize the risk of tripping, entanglement, or contact with flames.
Consider non-toxic face paint and decorative hats as safer alternatives to masks, which can limit or obscure eyesight.
If your child does wear a mask, make sure it fits securely, is well ventilated, and has eyeholes large enough to allow good vision.
Choose brightly colored costumes and goodie bags for greater visibility in dusk and darkness.
Decorate or trim costumes with reflective tape that will glow in the beam of a car's headlights.
Make sure children wear well-fitting, sturdy shoes.
Make sure hats and scarves are tied or fit securely to prevent them from slipping over children's eyes.
Think twice before using simulated knives, guns, or swords. If such props are a must, be certain they do not appear authentic and are soft and flexible to prevent injury.
Secure emergency identification (name, address, phone number) discreetly within your child's costume or on a bracelet.
Give older children flashlights with fresh batteries. All adult escorts should carry flashlights, too.
Trick or treating:
Discuss appropriate and inappropriate behavior at Halloween time.
Plan and review with older children the trick-or-treating route they will take.
Make sure a parent or responsible adult accompanies younger children on all their neighborhood rounds.
If your children are older and going unaccompanied or with another parent, agree on a specific time when revelers must return home.
You or another adult should make sure to be easily reachable while the kids are out trick-or-treating.
Give older kids change--or a cell phone--in case they need to contact you.
Instruct children to call 911 (or the local emergency phone number) in case of an emergency.
Instruct children to notify an adult or law-enforcement authorities immediately if they see any suspicious or unlawful activity.
On streets with no sidewalks, have trick-or-treaters walk at the farthest edge (the left side) of the roadway, facing traffic.
Instruct children to always stay together in a group and communicate with each other about where they're going next.
Insist children remain on well-lit streets, only approach houses with outside lights on, and never enter a stranger's home or car to collect a treat.
Give trick-or-treaters safety rules for walking their route.
* If your town doesn't offer alternatives to residential trick-or-treating, consider hosting a Halloween party at your house for neighborhood kids on the big night in lieu of going door-to-door.
* In some towns, trick-or-treating is done from store to store instead of house to house. Or children trick-or-treat at shops in local malls.
Candy:
Give your kids a favorite, filling meal prior to parties and trick-or-treating.
Since kids can't resist digging into their candy bags en route, pack a pre-approved bag of goodies from home that they can eat while trick-or-treating.
Tell children to never consume food items (including fruit) or drinks that are offered to them.
Warn children not to eat any treats before an adult has examined them carefully for evidence of tampering.
Wait until children are home to sort and check treats.
Never allow children to eat unwrapped or opened candy.
Make sure items that can cause choking (such as hard candies, gum, or peanuts), are given only to children of an appropriate age.
Try to apportion treats for the days following Halloween.
Preparing your home:
Consider fire safety in all aspects of decorating.
Buy fresh batteries for the smoke alarms throughout your home.
Take extra effort to eliminate tripping or other hazards on your porch and around your property.
Turn on your porch light, front door light, and/or downstairs lights to let trick-or-treaters know they're welcome.
Confine or otherwise prepare household pets for an evening of visiting strangers and frightful sights and sounds.
Consider purchasing individually packaged healthy food alternatives (or safe non-food treats) to hand out to children who visit your home.
Learn or review first-aid skills to help a child who is choking.
Notify law enforcement authorities immediately of any suspicious or unlawful activity you see or hear.
Remind all household drivers to remain cautious and drive slowly throughout the community on Halloween.

News for our Group

Please help me welcome the following new recruits:

Alycia Blim
Adele Mayer and
Carol Scharff

We passed the $3,000 mark during September. Each month we had "just missed" but I knew we could do it. In fact, we came through with $3,578.50 and six Consultants "made it happen!"

Here are the awards given out by the company during September.

$1,000 in Personal Sales = 3,000 in Personal Trip Points and 30% Commission:

Connie Kelker - $1,457
B.J. Bond - $1,379
Maria Vazquez - $1,289
Linda Ohta - $1,231
Helen Lyness - $1,202
Stephanie Hayes - $1,147
Peggy Fuson - $1,151
Jackie Hogan - $1,109
Rhonda Tandy - $1,056
Andrea Divito - $1,032

$750 in Personal Sales = 2,250 in Personal Trip Points and 2% additional Team Leader Commission:

Diane Pettit
Kara Kwasniewski
Edna Jimenez
Silvia Garcia
Judy Kramer
Esther Mata
Leticia Canales
Linda Dahr
Faustina De La Cruz
Stephanie Garay
Sofia Orozco
Sharon Remer
Carmen Ochoa
Mireya Pacheco
Fay Stewart
Esperanza Armenta

$600 in Personal Sales = 2,000 in Personal Trip Points or $40 in Printer Ink:

Loretta Baker
Karen Quinn
Terry Schmitt
Cristina Lopez
Myrna Almaguer
Aurora Berjon
Mary Anne Hillis
Cheryl Lossing
Sandy Grall

$500 in Personal Sales = 1,500 in Personal Trip Points and 25% Commission:

Lisa Kozack
Georgina Niemeyer
Andrea White
Maria Carrion
Maria Sepulveda
Sandra Fatovich
Fabiola Ramirez
Rachel Lercari
Louise Santoro
Alejandra Pina
Jaqueline Romo
Karen Sanderson

$300 in Personal Sales = 1,000 in Personal Trip Points or $20 in Printer Ink:

Rita Margolian
Margaret Salemme
Patti Dill
Auraliz Martinez
Janet Endries
Teresa Rodriguez
Lucila Mercado
Yolanda Martinez
Alma Arenas
Laura Gutierrez
Martha Enriquez
Rennie Baker
Jerry Myers-Kemerer
Mireya Santos
Constance Fields
Maria Lopez
Marilyn Bulthuis
Carmen Navarro
Gail Matthews
Sofia Orozco
Norma Perez
Norma Franco
Holly Renninger
Vanessa Leon
Suzanne Malone
Blanca Padilla
Elsa Fierro
Karen Dobesh
Maria Silva
Gayle Teskey
Carol Reddell
Hermila Loza
Guadalupe Davila
Lucy Monje
Anita Heredia
Sonia Arroyo
Linda Stroot
Maria Ramos
Eva Snyder
Maria Orta
A Better Choice Photography

Great Job Everybody!
Sandra Fatovich

Buzzin' Dozen Award Winners

As I have a few days off from work I am trying to get caught up on awards earned by the group.

We have three active Consultants in the Buzzin' Dozen contest that will be receiving their ribbon, bees and gifts this week.

Here is how each is doing:

Rita Margolian:

9 qualified parties = The Buzzin Dozen Club ribbon and 9 buzzin' bees, 3 gifts = A "Business is Great" Pin, A Project Notebook, "Opportunity," from the Winners Collection, and a "Black Diamond" necklace from Alaska. As Rita has $3,000 in sales, she is also getting a $3000 pin. Once Rita has three more parties, she will be in the QUEEN'S COURT!

Diane Pettit:

4 qualified parties = The Buzzin Dozen Club ribbon and 4 buzzin' bees, 1 gift = A "Business is Great" Pin.

Mary Ann Hillis:

2 qualified parties = The Buzzin Dozen Club ribbon and 2 buzzin' bees.

Congratulations to each of you. You are doing great.

How about the rest? Are you willing to step out of your comfort zone and join these three Consultants?

Huggs,
Sandy