Sunrider to Host BYU Management Society Luncheon—Open to Non-Members!

We’re happy to announce the upcoming BYU (Brigham Young University) Management Society luncheon featuring guest speaker Steve Wheelwright, President of BYU-Hawaii, to be held at Sunrider’s World Headquarters in Torrance, California, on Thursday, September 24, from 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

President Wheelwright, who will discuss his insights and perspectives on moral leadership, is an MBA and doctorate degree recipient from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and has spent much of his career as a professor and administrator at the Harvard Business School where he worked closely with former BYU president, Cam Clark.

Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members, and parking is free!

To register, please visit http://ms.byu.edu/la. From there, please do the following:

1) Select Calendar

2) Select SEP

3) Select The Moral Leader

4) Select Register

We hope to see you there! It’s sure to be a productive luncheon with helpful advice and tips on honing your leadership skills!

FDA Approval and Sunrider® Products

We’d like to take this opportunity to address an issue that some Sunriders asked about during the Grand Convention:

Does the FDA approve Sunrider® products? Why do some products have an FDA disclaimer on them?

While dietary supplements are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) in the United States, they do not issue “approvals” of products in this category. There is no such thing as an FDA stamp of approval on a dietary supplement, and if you see one, either the product does not fall into this category, or the manufacturer is making it up. Sunrider’s dietary supplement products follow all of the strict guidelines detailed by the FDA, including following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Our manufacturing facility, located in Los Angeles County, is inspected regularly by various health departments. The County inspects once a month, the State inspects every six months, and the FDA inspects at least once a year. Furthermore, Sunrider only uses the safest ingredients, which have been approved for use by the FDA.

Sunrider does indeed have a Drug License, issued by the FDA, for some of our cosmetic products, which the FDA also regulates as drugs. We use the strictest quality control to ensure that our products are safe, effective, and environmentally friendly. This is at the core of Dr. Chen’s Philosophy of RegenerationTM, which ends up placing a much higher standard for Sunrider that other companies do not follow.

The FDA deems particular statements to be what the industry calls “structure/function claims,” which require the FDA disclaimer. Sunrider complies with federal law by placing an FDA disclaimer on our dietary supplements that are accompanied by a structure/function claim.

What Sunriders Are Saying about Grand Convention

Sunrider's 2009 Grand Convention ended nearly two weeks now, but we’re still feeling the excitement as testimonials and notes of thanks and encouragement continue to pour in! We thought it’d be nice to share a few of these with you, so please read below and enjoy. We hope they make you feel as content and satisfied as they do us!

Susan and Ray Glend said:

John, we had such an exciting time at convention; you were not kidding when you said this would be the best convention ever! We learned so much at this convention. Thank you and everyone there for all the hard work in making it so special for all of us.

Juan Flores said:

It was a pleasure to be in the teleconference this afternoon. As always, I hope I can help someone in the line prosper and make this easier for them, so we can all benefit from the branding we are giving to Sunrider.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, and through you thank Dr. Chen, Mrs. Chen, Wendy, Sunny, and everyone else for the exaggerated success the Grand Convention was at the Anaheim Convention Center. Everyone is so excited and happy about the next convention because of what they learned from this convention that even some of our recent consumers talked about going to next year’s convention if it is so much of a fun learning experience.

Let me tell you, people are very happy with this year’s convention. The way it was set up was great— from the pick-up area, to the order process, to food, and the halls where the workshops were held, the tours of the Manufacturing Plant. Everything about the Philosophy of Regeneration™ and how it can help people from all walks of life achieve optimal health so they can at last feel good and look even better by using the “NCB formula”…through our exclusive line of products from the Sunergy® foods to the Kandesn® and Oi-Lin® skin care lines, and more…

Please express my most sincere gratitude to the Chen Family for making this a spectacular event full of learning, excitement, and fun.

Again, thank you and best regards.

Your friend,

Juan Flores

Ray and Tricia Holder said:

Dear John and Wendy,

Thank you, thank you, thank you for what we consider possibly the best Sunrider convention since 1994 (the first one I attended). China was great as well.

What made it so great? The seminars were wonderful with people speaking from the heart. The size (just under 1,500) was excellent—no long lines, especially in the woman's bathroom where most Sunrider ladies congregate. We loved the game show, John. One of our brand new VIPs that attended was so impressed with your family sharing what has happened to them in the past year. She is impressed with longevity and stability, and she saw that Sunrider is going to be here for a looooong time. It’s always one of our favorite parts of the week as well. We’ve watched the Chen “children” grow up over the past 20 years and feel that you are very much a part of our extended family.

We loved that Dr. Chen is back to talking about product. This is what inspired us 20 years ago and created our whole group. We have been doing Product Fairs since day one and have always found them very effective. We have to add that only three Canadians received Dr. Chen’s award—ourselves and two of our distributors—so it was extra special for us this year.

Whoever recommended the Fab 4 for entertainment was brilliant! Everyone around us was singing and dancing in the aisles. Amazing, amazing, amazing! It did show us, however, that we definitely need to start bringing younger people into the company. It’s scary that almost everyone there knew the words to the songs. You pretty much need to be over 50 to do that.

Speaking of younger people, our 23 year old son, Michael, has agreed to start building a Sunrider business if Dr. Chen can bring his hot sauce into Canada in gallon jugs. Michael is a connoisseur of hot sauce and said it was the best he ever tasted.

Wishing you and the whole family all the best,

Ray and Tricia Holder,
Group Business Leaders

It’s always very encouraging and uplifting to receive kind words and thoughts, so please feel free to send us your own! We look forward to spending another Grand Convention with you soon!

2009 Sunrider Grand Convention—“Sunrider…My Choice!”

The 2009 Grand Convention was based in Anaheim, California, July 20–25, and attracted nearly 1,500 Sunriders from 17 countries. This annual event is the ultimate way for Sunriders from around the world to unite as one “global family” to learn from Drs. Chen, share ideas, build friendships, and celebrate the “Sunrider lifestyle.” To achieve this, Sunrider prepared a program that proved to be the ideal vehicle for delivering all this and more.

To increase product knowledge and sharpen business skills, there were specially designed meetings and workshops led by Drs. Chen and experienced Business Leaders. Attendees left fortified with knowledge, confidence, and a reignited passion to achieve their Sunrider goals.

Tours were conducted to give Sunriders an up-close look at Sunrider’s impressive World Headquarters and its two onsite crown jewels: the beautiful Botanical Gardens and the stunning Chen Art Gallery. Attendees also toured the Los Angeles Manufacturing Plants and were awed by the expansive facilities and ultramodern equipment. The Product Fair, a “Sunrider classic,” returned to the convention and was a huge hit—proving there’s no better way to connect with people and products!

The Grand Convention also presents the perfect platform to recognize the people who have reached the upper tiers of Sunrider success, distinguishing not only themselves but Sunrider, through their leadership, professionalism, and drive. These inspirational role-models help keep Sunrider flourishing into the future and were duly honored onstage alongside Drs. Chen throughout the week.

The renewed emphasis on products and the Philosophy of Regeneration™—the blueprint behind all Sunrider® formulations—created extreme excitement and was embraced by everyone. Dr. Chen® Herbal Hair & Scalp Treatment, Pearl™ Artesian Mineral Water, and Dr. Chen® Brightening Serum, were just a few of the exclusive Sunrider® products Dr. Chen showcased and spoke passionately about, providing expert-based reasons why Sunrider® products are matchless in quality, safety, and effectiveness.

The convention was also the perfect place to unveil polished new marketing tools and to promote Sunrider’s growing online presence. The world of Sunrider can now be accessed “virtually anywhere,” and is well represented with blogs, a micro blog, and expanding, full-feature websites. Real-time “tweets” and blog posts kept Sunriders who couldn’t attend tuned into the action. (Please visit our Blogspot, Facebook, and Twitter sites today!)

The convention also marked the emergence of the innovative ABO and IBO marketing plans, which have been carefully designed and implemented by Drs. Chen to provide people worldwide with an even greater opportunity to own their own world-class business. Business Leaders from around the world shared their success stories onstage and served as compelling testimony to the life-transforming power of Sunrider.

To top off the event week, two riveting General Sessions and a spectacular Gala Evening were held over Friday and Saturday, providing Sunriders with inspiration and insights from Drs. Chen, enthralling entertainment, fabulous food, and memories that’ll last a lifetime. The Gala Evening segment of the “Beatles Experience” was so phenomenal that by the final song, everyone was dancing in their seats and in the aisles, including VIP guest Sheriff Lee Baca!

Attendees learned, shared, cheered, hugged, and danced their way through the entire convention, and by week’s end the convention message was as crystal clear as Pearl™ Artesian Mineral Water: across all boundaries and cultures, for family, health, and wealth, Sunrider is the right choice for today and for generations to come.

Drs. Chen would like to thank all the Sunriders whose loyalty, enthusiasm, and support made this convention so special and rewarding. Drs. Chen hope the momentum will carry forward and act as a springboard for even better days ahead through sharing the Sunrider opportunity.

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!