June’s Employee of the Month is…Tim Johnson!

It’s time to recognize another wonderful Sunrider employee, so let’s give a big hand to June’s Sunrider EOM, Tim Johnson. Tim was chosen as Sunrider’s latest EOM for his dedication, consistently strong work ethic, continued desire to grow with Sunrider, and his drive to go above and beyond his scope of duties.

A Senior Receiving Clerk in Sunrider’s General Services Department for nearly seven years, Tim handles various projects in the corporate warehouse, along with making deliveries throughout the building. Tim always wears a big, bright smile and is friendly and outgoing with everyone!

Tim is also a great multitasker! He recently worked on this year's busy convention-item receiving and helped with Jonathan Chen’s gorgeous wedding reception, all while attending Oracle training and completing his routine duties!

He’s a real go-getter :)

Thanks for all your hard work and dedication, Tim, and congratulations on this important recognition in your career!

Grand Convention 2009: That’s a Wrap!

For months, we’ve had our sights set on the 2009 Grand Convention—tunnel vision, if you will. We prepped, plotted, planned, and proposed. We wrote endless emails, made innumerable phone calls, answered endless questions, and tried our darndest to accurately portray how powerful this year’s convention would be. I think we achieved that, because it was definitely a success!

But now that July 20-25 has come and gone, you may be thinking, “What’s next?”

For one, Sunrider World Headquarters is hosting a Post Convention Meeting on Saturday, August 15, at 10:00 a.m. that will recap the 2009 Sunrider Grand Convention. Insight into and discussion about all of this year’s convention activities will help solidify the knowledge you gained at convention.

If you’re in the area, this is an event not to be missed—especially if you were unable to attend Grand Convention. It’s a great business-building and learning opportunity.

Another exciting development is that Sunrider World Headquarters wants to help you promote your own Post Convention Meeting! Give us the details of your event (time, place, date, etc.), and we’ll post a specialized event flyer for you on the Sunrider Business Center! After the meeting, send us a synopsis along with pictures, and we’ll post it as a news item for 30 days on our corporate website, Sunrider.com! That’s a full month of Sunrider exposure!

Help enthuse and motivate your downline with all the encouragement and impetus you received at convention! Don’t keep that Sunrider good stuff to yourself—share it with your organization!

Before you put your event planning hat on, please note the following:

• You must be a Business Leader or above who attended this year’s convention

• You must expect at least 50 people to attend

• The meeting must take place at an outside venue (one other than your home)

For more information and/or to get started, please contact the Business Service Department at (310) 781-8096 or info@sunrider.com.

August and September are the perfect months for continuing the energy of convention. We look forward to reading about all of your Post Convention Meetings soon!

What a day it was! Today’s General Session was truly special and elicited a full spectrum of emotion and behavior from both participants and attendees alike. There were laughs, gaffs, cheers, and even tears (of joy!) today, and I think everyone left the event touched and inspired…and proud to be a Sunrider.

The event was a perfect blend of style and substance, featuring wise words from Drs. Chen, lively contests, first-rate entertainment, confidence-building leadership speeches, award recognition, and plenty of product and business info.

One of the biggest highlights was the Chen Family segment, where the children of Drs. Chen, under the watchful eye of their mother, help Sunriders get caught up with their lives. This is something the Chens like to do every year, because as John Teng told the audience, “You are part of Sunrider’s extended family, and it’s great to reunite with all of you.”

The Chen Family made everyone feel like they were much more than partners in business, they were part of “one big Sunrider family,” and the Chens expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the loyalty and warm embrace of the audience.

Thank you Drs. Chen and Sunriders everywhere for making Sunrider what it is today.
All the best in health and success,

Convention Blogger

PS: Have fun at the Gala Evening tonight…rumor is the Fab Four are getting back together for Sunrider!

The Product Fair is Back!

To top off a delicious lunch on Friday, Grand Convention attendees were served up a Sunrider classic—an event that’s now back on the convention menu to stay—the Sunrider Product Fair!

Instructive, info-rich, and full of fun, our Product Fairs are a treat that should be enjoyed in heaping portions by all Sunriders—the only thing that’ll grow is your business, never your waistline.

And there’s no better way to show the superiority of our products over competing brands than by letting people, see, touch, taste, and “feel” the Sunrider difference.

The Product Fair held yesterday was truly an international affair, as the eight stations showcasing different Sunrider® products were manned (and womanned!) by Sunrider staff from Hungary, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Canada, Hong Kong, the USA, and Korea.

Demo products included Fortune Delight®, Calli®, VitaShake®, SunSmile® Herbal Toothpaste, SunBreeze®, SunSmile® Fruit & Vegetable Rinse, Dr. Chen™ Refining & Lifting Cream, Kandesn® Dual Pressed Powder, and many others. Product Cards were also handed out and proved to be a big hit.

The demos conducted by the Sunrider staff allowed the exceptional quality and effectiveness of Sunrider® products to be experienced firsthand, and in a highly engaging, fun way. Product Fairs are truly a great way to get “hands-on” experience sharing Sunrider® products and a great way to connect with people.

Friday's General Session Rocks Anaheim!

As I made my way along with hundreds of other Sunriders into the Anaheim Convention Center Arena to attend this morning’s General Session, I could sense the excitement in the air (and smell the wonderful scent of SunBreeze® wafting in the air as well!). Sunriders from all around the world were eager for today’s event to start and to see Drs. Chen onstage.

Dazzling multimedia presentations, recognition, spirited Sunrider songs, contests, dancing, new product info, and of course, Drs. Chen, were all part of the amazing program.

And as it turned out, there was nothing “general” about this general session; Drs. Chen were very specific with their message: Sunrider makes the best products, offers the best business opportunity, and has even bigger plans for the future!

Instead of providing you with a bunch of well-deserved superlatives describing this extraordinary event, I’ve decided to try to convey some of the atmosphere with these photos. I hope you enjoy them!

All the best,

Convention Blogger

A Few Photos from the Workshops

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then here's an 11,000-word book for you! These pictures capture some moments from our Sunrider Workshops, which were held yesterday during day four of the Grand Convention. Thanks again to all the speakers and attendees, who made it such a memorable day.

PS: For more about the Workshops, please read our previous post. Thanks!

Workshops are a Hit in Anaheim!

Workshops were the centerpiece of day four of the Sunrider Grand Convention, and were held at the Anaheim Convention Center and the Anaheim Marriott. The agenda included morning and afternoon sessions, with a fabulous lunch in between. Topics focused on Leadership, Kandesn® Training, New IBO Training, and Potential ABO Training. The Workshops were led by Mrs. Chen, Sunny Beutler, John Teng, and prominent Sunrider business leaders who were carefully selected by Drs. Chen to share their expertise. I should also mention that there was even a surprise "guest appearance" by Dr. Chen!

As a Sunrider staff, I was able to sit in on many of the sessions, and I soon realized why the word “workshops” is used. Much more than merely a lecture or a one-way presentation, the Workshop format is informative, inspiring, and actively engaging. Because of the highly interactive structure, attendees were more like participants than attendees, as they were called upon by speakers to provide testimonials, insights, and answers to compelling questions.

One common thread I noticed throughout the Workshops was a renewed excitement about Sunrider® products. As one speaker said, “Sunrider is getting back to what made it great—Dr. Chen’s products and his Philosophy of Regeneration™."

My hand got tired taking notes, as I tried to keep up with all the great quotes coming from the workshop speakers and participants—there were just so many! I’d like to share a few with you below:

“When you use Sunrider® products, you become a product of the product.” An attendee remarked that John Teng—who was looking fit and feeling fantastic onstage today—is proof of this saying!

“Calli® is the Bentley of hot beverage products.” According to several attendees, one sip of Calli® was all it took for them to realize it was superior to other brands.

“Share products that you are passionate about.” People can pick up on the genuineness of how you feel about Sunrider® products.

“Sunrider® products allow you to do what you want to do.” Whether it’s sports, business, or lifestyle, Sunrider® products can provide you with the energy and opportunity to achieve your goals.

Thanks to the great job done by the Workshop speakers today! And special thanks to the Sunrider attendees, whose enthusiasm and participation elevated the entire experience!

Enjoy the Convention!

Convention Blogger