I just returned from Waiora's Top Performer's Reward Trip in Las Vegas

Wow, wow, wow... that's about all I can say on that. Julio and I flew in a day early and we were met by a limo at the airport. We joined one of our key leaders, George and Gail Reams at the Golden Nugget, downtown Vegas. We caught a show, Defending the Caveman. Typically Man from Mars Women from Venus Show. Poor Julio was struggling to stay awake, he had jetlagg so bad! We fell asleep afterwards and awoke the next day to a great breakfast, a walk around the historic hotel and finally took a taxi to the Wynn. The hotel is just as beautiful as we imagined. The only 5 Star Hotel in vegas! After walking in, we knew why. Of course the concorde was lined with high end shoppes like Gucci and Vitton, and lots and lots of gaming tables. Our room was on the top floor, I'll post some photos when I can. My ears popped everyone time I took the elevator up to the room, it was on the Penthouse Level, 60th floor and overlooked the Strip and the Mountains! It was breathtaking!

Julio and I tried our best at learning Baccarat, he thought it would make him look sexy like James Bond... well, it did, but we lost our shirts. I went to the Black Jack tables and won it all back! We connected that night with everyone there, Waiora team leaders, Mickey Dillon, Dean Nunneley, John Haremza, and of course, Gail and George, all the way from Australia, more of my team leaders, Ian Leadbeatter and John Gaydon. It was so much fun to see everyone! The next morning we had a training for a few hours, after eating a great breakfast. We had a corporate update from Stan. Japan is right now the fastest growing country! They have 2 Diamonds in six months. Japan by the way, is also NFR.... so if you know anyone in Japan, start talking to them, or someone else will. Singapore is slow to open, but volume is up everywhere. October is also the first month in the last six months that Australia grew. October was the biggest growth month for the entire company.

Darryl Anderson came on board and announced that the new distributor kits are ready! By the way, if you haven't seen it yet, you will be amazed! I have a new one, I love the catalogs, love the product and busines information, it is by far the best piece of marketing material I have seen!!! Darryl announced all Emeralds will be shipped one, and they are for sale, but you have to call Distributor support to get one. There are a few new folks here on this group that have already received one, I would love their feedback! Trust me when I suggest that everyone needs to call and get a few of these for their tool box!

Mickey came on and talked about how important it is to have duplication in your team, and we have it of course. Between the prospecting system, and the GETTraining System, you guys are leaps and bounds ahead of many others in the company.

Eddie came on and talked about the corporate conference and how important it will be to be there. You guys know how I feel about it, I think each of you need to be there... you need to lead by example, you need to get that information, you need to encourage your team to be there. It doesn't matter where you live, this is an international conference and JOhn Haremza is once again, going to promise this is worth your money or he will give your money back. Once you register, please let me know.

Marcy Littlejohn came up and talked about commitment. How important it is... how not to be steered away in your commitment. That we are solid, and don't let others talk you out of your dreams, or try to distract you.

Dave Jordan came up and talked about investing in your business.... using incentives to build your business.... and he had some great ideas that I'll run past you on the next call.

Rik came up and gave some updates about NCD. something about how NCD binds something in chemo that was getting the cancer people really excited, it flew over my head. Maybe Ian or Gail can give up an update on that.

We then headed off to cheer Julio as him came in from the exclusive golf course where he had the best game of his life. It was so emotional for him. We had lunch with Jerry Botto, Mickey, Paul Hoodless and all the spouses. We then got ready and all dressed up for the first ever Waiora wedding. Trudie was just beautiful! Ian was nervous, he was so cute! I was blessed to be witness to that.... and they picked the ideal spot! A rotunda outside Cesar's Palace that overlooked the strip in Vegas! Mickey was best man and it was wonderful. Eddie was there, Jerry Botto and his wife, Linda (Mickey's wife), Dean his his wife, and daughter, and Stephanie (JOhn Haremza's daughter) were there. After the ceremony, we went back to the Wynn for dinner and wine! Of course, everyone toasted Ian and Trudie, and they learned the American custom of clanging wine glasses meant to kiss your bride, There was lots of clanging going on!

The next morning, Julio and I explored more of vegas, every hotel had their own theme, the Venetian was beautiful. They recreated Italy, and even the Sistene Chapel painting, gondalas would take people around the "rivers" around the hotel, and the music from their house play "Phantom of the Opera" would be heard inside and out. Bellagio had the incredible water fountains that danced to the music, Treasure Island had a pirate war... there is just so much to see, it is hard to remember it all.

That night everyone dressed for the gala. We ate and dinned like big shots and then many of us when out to the Wynn's house show, La Reve. That was excellent, but honestly, by this time, we were ready to come home. So now I'm home, exhausted, but thrilled to tuck the kids in, and looking forward to sleeping in my own bed.

These reward trips are so much fun! I pray that each of you have the opportunity to enjoy one. The next trip is to New York City, where they put you up in the exclusive Manhattan hotel, LeParker Meridan. You can read more about it at Waiora.com.

It's a bit late now, but I did want to check in.
All the best, take care, God bless,
Your friend
Donna