Hello from Orlando.. Leadership 2009 is officially done.. except for dinner tonight with my Advisory Board buddies! :) What a great 2+ days.. fabulous motivational speakers, great demonstrations of new products, sneak peeks, displays, etc.! Next year I hope you plan to join me! It's a GREAT way to boost your spirits, get motivated and mingle with the leaders of the company! Sr. Supervisors and above are invited to attend!
Tomorrow I'm staying for the Regional Seminar! yahoo!
I guess it was a good thing that my laptop won't read my new high capacity camera memory card… I verified with the Stampin' Up! Compliance department that NO SNEAK PEEK PHOTOS of new products are allowed to be posted to the internet until the catalog release date of January 19. So I can't share photos of new things until then, but I will post pix of some swaps and other fun photos as soon as I get home on Monday. Yes, I realize other people are doing it and as much as you know I LOVE TO SHARE, I will not be breaking the rules.
I am still on a total high about the Digital Scrapbooking announcement! I've been asking for that for YEARS!
As announced on the Stampin' Up! site there will be some fabulous new promotions and offers coming up in the next few weeks and months… as if the new catalog weren't enough! :) So how does Custom Decor Elements sound!? You will be able to get any quote or name or words you want on a Decor Elements piece! LOVE that! How about a FREE Catalog in February!? Stay tuned for info on how you can take advantage of that!
Last night was our Managers Reception – can you believe they closed down Universal's Island of Adventure FOR US!? We got to go on the rides without any waiting, we got free food and drinks all night (and I'm not talking "park food"… I mean catered yummy gourmet food!!), and the Super Heros were out all over for photo ops.. WHAT A GREAT NIGHT.. THEN.. A FREE STAMP SET in a Superman Lunch Box!! :) How fun is that!? Stampin' Up! really knows how to treat us!
Anyway.. sorry about not being allowed to post photos, I'm sure you understand my desire to stay within the policy.
Looking forward to sharing more with you soon,
Patty
Patty: I applaude your business professionalism. YOU ROCK girlfriend! Thank you for taking the road that in todays world is less traveled. You are one professional lady. Thank-You for following the rules and I for one will be waiting to see what you have to post on Monday. Enjoy the rest of your time in Florida. Kadie
Thank you Patty for being such an upstanding person. It really bothers me that others think the rules aren’t for them!! I am grateful for the ones that will follow the rules as that is what I try to do. And besides we still have ten days to get more sales out of the current catalog so why show them what they can’t get yet??
Have a safe trip home and continued success. Love your blog.
Thank you for having the integrity and guts to do what is right!
I appluad you for your ability to say ‘NO’ and follow through.
Thank you for following the rules… I am just as anxious as the next person to see the new catty, but I can wait a little longer.
You are a breathe of fresh aire in a society that demands instant gratification, Marilyn
Aloha Patty! Loved following your time at Leadership! I’m hoping to be there next year as it has been my second wish (first was the cruise which I earned in 2007) to attend Leadership! Thank you for reminding people that rules were made to be followed. You are a wonderful example to all of us Demonstrators who love what we do! I love the inspiration I get from your posts of wonderful projects – oh! and I love your roses too! Mahalo! Teri
Hi Patti,
I’ve been a long time fan of your blog and have had so much inspiration from you – thank you so much for sharing your creativity! I wanted to take this chance to applaud you for following the rules also… I am anxious to see all the new goodies, but I appreciate the reasoning behind the rules that SU! has set. I know others are not being as diligent as you are in following them so I appreciate your integrity. Keep up all the good work and thanks for being so willing to share with all of us!
Patti: It has been great to read and see how Leadership has been going – and not seeing pictures – well, that just makes it more desirable! Stick with the rules – God always blesses the ones that stay within the guidelines! Kathy H
Patty,
Although I am “chomping at the bit” to see what’s in the new catty, I think it’s great that you are following the rules by not posting any photos. Sounds like you’re having a wonderful time at Leadership. Have a great trip home!
Trena