| DSWA Celebration 2009 |
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73 days to the Celebration

Imagine the future you will have when you learn and grow! Imagine Experience the excitement of investing a weekend with dynamic direct
sellers who are standing strong and building their direct
selling business. Imagine meeting vendors who bring the best of the best products and services. Imagine sharing a weekend with your team in an environment of fun, creativity, and learning. |
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Excellence In Leadership Event - April 16 & 17
Thursday from 1pm to 5pm & Friday from 8am to 12:30 pm
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| You must have 50 or more in your entire organization (including promoted leaders) OR be one of the top five in your company to attend this training. |
Tentative Agenda |
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| 12:30 – 1:00pm |
Excellence in Leadership Registration & Networking |
1:00 – 1:30pm |
Leadership Welcome & Announcements - Nicki and Grace Keohohou |
1:30 – 3:00pm |
Leadership Keynote - Dr. Matthew J. Mannino
As an industry leader, Dr. Matt has taken his message of personal transformation into direct selling businesses nationwide serving all levels of entrepreneurialism. |
| 3:00 –3:10pm |
Networking Break |
| 3:10 – 4:00 pm |
Mind in Motion - (Table Topics) |
| 4:00 – 4:30pm |
Best of the Best - Sharing of the best meeting ideas. |
| 4:30 – 5:00pm |
Excellence in Leadership Wrap-up for the Day |
| 5:15- 6:45 pm |
DSWA Advisory Board Meeting |
| 7:00 - 8:30 pm |
DSWA VIP Reception*
More information coming soon. |
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| 8:00 – 8:30am |
Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 – 9:30am |
Personal Mastery For Leaders |
| 9:30 – 10:30am |
Diversity in Direct Selling - including youth, minorities and seniors |
| 10:30 – 12:00pm |
Leading Ladies Show & Share (Panel) |
| 12:00 – 12:30pm |
Excellence in Leadership Close |
Friday Afternoon: Executives of Excellence (For Corporate Executives Only) |
| 1:00 - 1:30 pm |
Executives of Excellence Registration |
| 1:30- 5:00pm |
Executives of Excellence
Agenda includes:
• Mastermind table topics
• Lessons we have learned – executives sharing their learning experiences
• Creating a company that embraces diversity
• Free publicity for companies on the move
• Building your company through internet marketing – hear from a panel of experts that can make a big difference for your company.
• Awards and Recognition – acknowledging your field for greater success
• And….more! |
Pre-Celebration Activities and Festivities |
10:00 - 11:30
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Alliance Partner & Sponsor Welcome Reception
By Invitation Only |
The DSWA Executive Team and Joy Hinshaw, Director of Alliance Partnerships, will welcome you to the Education Celebration. You will receive an overview of the weekend along with your event packet. Mingle with other Alliance Partners in an intimate setting and enjoy light refreshments. |
8:30-10:00 am
11:30-1:15 pm |
Alliance Partner & Sponsor Booth Set Up |
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| 1:00 - 6:00 |
Registration Open for Celebration Check-In |
Pick up your binder and registration gift bag. Join a new friend for lunch at the beautiful hotel restaurant. |
| 1:15 - 2:15 |
Speaker's Reception
By Invitation Only |
The DSWA Executive Team and Joy Hinshaw welcome you to the DSWA Celebration. You will receive an overview of the weekend along with your event packet. Mingle with other Speakers and Trainers in an intimate setting and enjoy light refreshments. |
| 1:30-5:30 |
Alliance Partners Showcase |
Meet our wonderful Alliance Partners and Sponsors while discovering fresh ideas and resources for growing your direct selling business. |
| 2:00 - 4:00 |
Chapter President's Training/Reception
By Invitation Only |
Area Chapter Director, Linda Lucas, will host Chapter Presidents and Success Circle Organizers to an afternoon of fun, training and planning for the year ahead. |
Friday, April 17 |
* The registration fee for the Annual Celebration includes all
sessions and meals from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. |
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7:00 - 9:00

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Friday Evening
Welcome! |
Mingle with dynamic direct selling professionals, industry experts, top leaders and alliance partners as the anticipation of the weekend begins. Enjoy an evening of entertainment with singer Carrie Kay, networking, and learning in a fun environment. |
Saturday, April 18 |
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8:00 - 9:00 |
Alliance Partners Showcase Open |
Meet our wonderful Alliance Partners and discover fresh ideas and resources for growing your direct selling business. |
8:00 - 9:00 |
Continental Breakfast |
Enjoy a pastry and beverage with your new Direct Selling friends. |
| 8:00 - 9:00 |
Breakfast |
By Invitation only... Lifetime Members, 10 Year Members, and special guests are invited to an intimate dining experience with the DSWA Founders and Executive team. Learn about the future of the DSWA and share your ideas on how to unite and uplift our profession. |
| 9:00 - 10:20 |
General Session Welcome & Opening Address |
Nicki and Grace Keohohou with opening song by Paul Hoffman. |
| 10:20 - 10:30 |
Networking Break |
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| 10:30 - 11:30 |
Keynote Speaker |
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Lisa Nichols |
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Join Keynote Speaker Lisa Nichols!
The Secret, catapulted her popularity across the globe. Lisa has appeared on the “Oprah Winfrey Show,” “Extra,” “Larry King Live” and on NBC’s Emmy Award-winning show, “Starting Over.”
Lisa Nichols is a Best-selling Author, Popular Public Speaker, Powerful Coach,
And A CHARISMATIC teacher! Lisa is a dynamic speaker with an extraordinary story and a tremendous ability to touch people’s hearts and souls. She is a master at accomplishing unfathomable goals and teaching others to do the same! Accept the challenge to breakthrough to a new you at the DSWA Celebration 2009! |
| 11:30-12:00 |
Networking Break and Keynote Book Signing |
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| 11:30-1:15 |
Alliance Partners Showcase Open |
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12:00 - 1:00 |
Networking Luncheon |
Network with new friends while enjoying a fabulous lunch. Meet with Alliance Partners and shop at the DSWA Store. |
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| 12:00 - 1:00 |
Chapter Officer Luncheon |
By Invitation only... Dine in an intimate setting with Chapter Director, Linda Lucas, on of the DSWA Founders, and the executive team as they share their appreciation for your contribution as an officer of your local DSWA Chapter. |
| 12:00 - 1:00 |
Corporate Executive Luncheon |
By invitation only... Enjoy a special lunch with the luncheon sponsor, one of the DSWA Founders and our keynote speakers. |
| 1:00-1:15 |
Networking Break |
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| 1:15– 1:30 |
Spotlight on our Sponsors |
Don't miss our "on-time" drawing and some important announcements by our valued sponsors. |
| 1:30– 2:45 |
Make a Difference with Diversity |
Hear from the DSWA Diversity Center Panel on how you can recruit and retain more young adults, minorities and the dynamic women over 60. |
| 2:45 - 3:00 |
Networking Break |
| 3:00 - 4:15 |
Million Dollar Mavens Panel |
A Maven is someone who is a "trusted expert in a particular
field, and who seeks to pass his or her knowledge on to others." This dynamic panel will share how they have created million dollar organizations! |
| 4:15 - 4:30 |
Saturday Session Wrap-up |
4:30 - 5:00
6:30 - 7:30 |
Alliance Partners Showcase Open |
Visit the Alliance Partners and learn what products and services can help you build your business. Visit with today’s panelists who will be available near the stage area |
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| 6:30 - 7:30 |
Networking Reception |
Mingle with the DSWA team, top leaders, speakers, and suppliers in a fun and relaxed setting. |
7:30 - 11:00

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Celebration Gala & Banquet

Wayne Lee |
Join us for dinner as we honor the special guests and supporters of the DSWA. Then kick up your heels for a fun-filled evening of entertainment and dancing as we celebrate the power of the profession.
Special Guest Entertainment: Speaker, author and hypnotist, Wayne Lee, is an expert on the power of the mind. . Wayne has appeared on numerous national television and radio programs and has presented to clients such as IBM, General Motors, RBC, Princess Cruise Lines and the greatest outdoor show on earth The Calgary Stampede. Through his presentations and comedic hypnosis shows, Wayne entertains, educates and shows his audiences how to wake up the power of their mind to create more fun and success. |
Sunday, April 19 |
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| 8:00 - 8:45 |
Optional Worship |
Join us for a beautiful interdenominational service. Rejoice as we worship and praise together. Service led by:
Grace Keohohou, Beth Jones-Schall, Teri Werner |
| 8:00 - 9:15 |
Alliance Partners Showcase Open & Continental Breakfast |
Experience an array of products and services designed to meet your needs as you enjoy a light breakfast. |
| 9:15 - 9:30 |
Welcome & Announcements - On Time Drawing |
9:30 - 10:15 pm

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Keynote

Sandra Yancey |
Sandra Yancey is a networking expert who teaches others how to create relationships that harness great dividends. She is the Founder and CEO of eWomenNetwork. |
| 10:25-11:15 |
Breakout
Session #1 |
Option #1: Topic: From Overwhelmed to Overjoyed – Moving from trying to do it all to doing what’s important and enjoying the journey.
Featuring: Nicki Keohohou
Option #2: Topic: Bookings You can Bank On!
Featuring: Anne Nelson and Beth Jones Schall
Option #3: Topic: Build it Big with Internet Marketing!
Panel Includes: Deb Bixler, and Keeper Catran-Whitney
Option #4: Topic: How to Create a Powerful Partnership & Be Successful Together
Featuring: Mark Semple
(This is a complimentary breakout session for all spouse or couples looking for insights on how to build their business & life together.) |
| 11:15- 11:25 |
Networking Break |
| 11:25 - 12:10 |
Breakout
Session #2 |
Option #1: Approaching Coach Excellence
Featuring: Neil Phillips
Option #2: Build It Big with Recruiting
Featuring: Grace Keohohou
Option #3: Creative Meetings that People Want to Attend
Featuring: Linda Lucas
Option #4: Hollywood Selling - The Art of Influencing With Integrity-
How to sell from the heart and grow your business without pressure or rejection.
Featuring: Kory Basaraba |
12:15 - 1:15 |
Celebration Luncheon |
Network with new friends while enjoying a fabulous lunch.
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| 12:15 - 1:15 |
ELITE VIP Luncheon |
By Invitation only... ELITE leaders are invited to an intimate dining experience with the DSWA Founders and Dana Phillips, Director of Leadership Development. |
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| 1:30 - 2:15 |
Breakout
Session #3 |
Option #1: MONEY SEE, MONEY DO
Keys for Greater Profit, Prosperity & Freedom
In Your Business and Your Life
Featuring: Rhonda Johnson and Teresa Romain
Option #2: Topic: Tough Times Call for New Measures!
Featuring: Mary Christensen
Option #3: Topic: A People Person’s Guide to Systems
Featuring: Dana Phillips
Option #4: Topic: Ignite the Magic Within
Featuring: Wayne Lee |
| 2:15-2:30 |
Networking Break - back to the General Session |
| 2:30 - 4:00 |
Your Countdown to a New Beginning |
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The DSWA founders will help you create a plan of action implementing your new skills to move your business forward.
Don’t miss the BIG door prizes – book your flight for any time after 6:30 pm or stay over one more night to network, plan your success or visit one of the many southern California attractions.
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Fun in the Sun with Lorax Discounts on Los Angeles Attractions!
Click here to access a host of discounted tickets to Los Angeles area attractions. Login to the Member Only area to get your discount. |
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16
Reasons
to
Attend the
DSWA Education Celebration
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It's a tax deductible business
vacation. |
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Learn from top industry trainers. |
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Have fun and make new friends. |
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Meet inspiring direct selling men & women. |
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Experience new tools and services with Alliance Partners. |
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Gain new business-enhancing ideas. |
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Break through barriers and fears. |
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Dine in the warm sunshine. |
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Enhance your personal power. |
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Be welcomed by warm smiles. |
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Discover money-saving strategies. |
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Schedule a relaxing visit to a spa or vacation at Disneyland with your family.. |
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Learn to double your direct selling team |
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Leave with goals and a plan. |
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Hear from Million Dollar Mavens. |
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Become the leader you want to be. |
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