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DSWA Celebration 2009
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.

Excellence In Leadership Event - April 16 & 17

Thursday from 1pm to 5pm & Friday from 8am to 12:30 pm

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
THURSDAY AFTERNOON - April 16
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.

FRIDAY MORNING - April 17
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

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  
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.
2009 DSWA Celebration Agenda
Friday, April 17
* The registration fee for the Annual Celebration includes all
sessions and meals from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon.
FRIDAY EVENING

7:00 - 9:00

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
SATURDAY MORNING
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  
10:30 - 11:30
Keynote Speaker
Lisa Nichols

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  
11:30-1:15 Alliance Partners Showcase Open  
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.
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  
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
SATURDAY EVENING
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

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
SUNDAY MORNING
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

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.
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.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
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

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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16 Reasons

to Attend the

DSWA Education Celebration

It's a tax deductible business vacation.
Learn from top industry trainers.
Have fun and make new friends.
Meet inspiring direct selling men & women.
Experience new tools and services with Alliance Partners.
Gain new business-enhancing ideas.
Break through barriers and fears.
Dine in the warm sunshine.
Enhance your personal power.
Be welcomed by warm smiles.
Discover money-saving strategies.
Schedule a relaxing visit to a spa or vacation at Disneyland with your family..
Learn to double your direct selling team
Leave with goals and a plan.
Hear from Million Dollar Mavens.
Become the leader you want to be.
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