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NOURISHING
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American Classic: New Inner Circle Members Dave and Betty Blazic prove ‘If we can do it, you can too!’
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A Classic American Success Story
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Team Relìv Takes Off
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Canada Goes for the Gold With Relìv!
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Mission (Trip) Accomplished!
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Making Your Home Office Work for You
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Lifestyle Plus Nutrition You Can Trust (Special prospecting pull-out) Product of the Year!
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Face It: Social Media Works!
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Relìv Cares
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Health Stories
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Opportunity Stories
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February – April Distributor Recognition
in this issue The statements contained in this material have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The personal testimonials shared reflect individual experiences of Independent Relìv Distributors and are not necessarily typical of the results you may obtain. Relìv products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. As with any independent business, success as a Relìv Distributor requires a significant amount of hard work and dedication. The individuals featured in this material offer a glimpse into the lifestyle and economic benefits they are enjoying through the Relìv opportunity as a result of their own skills and personal effort. These stories are examples only and are not intended as averages or guarantees.
Relìv Friends: I had the opportunity to travel throughout the country recently as part of the Relìv Freedom Tour. As exhausting as business travel can be, trips to Relìv special events never fail to reenergize me. They give me the chance to shake hands with new and excited Distributors, feel the energy in the room firsthand and hear life-changing Relìv health and business stories. One of the things that struck me during my most recent travels is how Relìv itself is being reenergized. I met countless new Distributors and customers who shared with me their enthusiasm and newfound hope since discovering Relìv. People of all generations are looking to get more from life these days, and our company is ideally situated at the intersection of health and wealth. The number of young people I met on the road who are taking control of their health and their financial future was particularly inspiring. It reminded me that Relìv is a “wellness” company in the truest sense of the word — our products can benefit anyone. Some of the best stories I heard came from people who simply feel better, have more energy and more productive hours in the day thanks to Relìv, and who live confidently knowing they are giving their bodies what they need to remain healthy. And since our foundation is built upon products that work, Relìv has an incredibly lucrative home-based business opportunity, and many are seeing it and seizing it. Our vision remains clear: We want everyone enjoying the benefits of Relìv products, and when that happens, thriving businesses will result.
Ryan Montgomery Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales
This issue of Lifestyle features many of the exciting things happening at Relìv right now: the success of our Team Relìv initiative, our booming growth in Canada, the life-changing work of the Relìv Kalogris Foundation and the stories of people like new Silver Ambassadors Dave and Betty Blazic who are achieving their dreams with Relìv. A special Lifestyle Plus center spread takes you inside the Relìv plant for a closer-than-ever look at our renowned manufacturing process — you’ll definitely want to check it out. But the real excitement happens on August 12-14 at our International Conference in St. Louis. The Relìv Freedom Tour was just a glimpse of what you can expect at conference. Imagine thousands of Distributors gathered to share stories, launch new initiatives, receive training from top leaders and celebrate what we have achieved together. It truly is a weekend that can change your life. See you in St. Louis!
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Presidential Silver Ambassadors and Inner Circle Members Dave & Betty Blazic
A Classic American Success Story
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ew Silver Ambassadors Dave and Betty Blazic of Topeka, Kansas, have never been satisfied to sit back and wait for life to happen. They would rather reach for their dreams, even when a lot of work is involved. “Some people our age might be content to sit on the front porch relaxing or playing bingo all day — not us!” Betty says. Betty and Dave found out they had reached the Silver Ambassador level on their nine-year anniversary with Relìv. “The two most important words in this business are: focus and commitment. Focus on what needs to be done and make a commitment to the whole Relìv Success System,” she adds. The Blazics say they love their job because it gives them a real motivation in life, helping others to live well and earn income. “We have a huge purpose and passion. We aren’t just punching a time clock each day,” Betty says. The business is also flexible enough to give the Blazics time to enjoy life. “We can spend time with our family whenever we want,” Betty adds. “We love to travel, and we always keep our suitcases close by!” Having lived in the country most of their lives, the Blazics appreciate the beauty of their land. In fact, Relìv income has enabled them to build a new 60 by 96-foot barn and purchase a Sundowner horse trailer, tractors and horses for their dream farm. “You don’t have to be educated to follow the System,” Dave says. “I never went to high school, but Relìv works if you listen and follow the plan.” Betty compares the hard work involved in the Relìv System to the hard work of a farmer. “A lot of people might put their
hand on the plow, but never run it. You have to have a strong work ethic, and we do.” One particular strategy that has been effective for the Blazics is attending farm shows and setting up a Relìv booth or display. The tactic has been so successful for them that Dave jokingly refers to Betty as the “Booth Queen.” And they don’t plan to change their approach just because they have reached the next level. Betty says the acknowledgment Relìv gives for their efforts is one of her favorite things about the company. “Relìv’s recognition is outstanding. They give more of a thank-you than anywhere else in the business world. They recognize the purpose and passion of the Distributors.” The Blazics also appreciate the interdependence that the Distributors of all levels have on each other. “It’s not all about any one person. We depend on each other. In most businesses, it’s dog eat dog, but with Relìv, you have to help each other,” Betty says. So what’s next for the Relìv couple always moving forward? “Silver is awesome, but Betty’s been hunting that gold ring all along,” Dave says. Betty adds, “He’s right. I’ve always wanted that ring, so this is a stepping stone!”
We can spend time with our family whenever we want. We love to travel, and we always keep our suitcases close by! Presidential Silver Ambassadors Dave & Betty Blazic
Advance to your next Distributor level and you could join Betty and Dave on stage at International Conference. What a powerful way to show your downline that Relìv success is real and achievable!
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Team RelìvTakes Off
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ince its launch in February, the Team Relìv healthy living initiative has generated a new level of excitement across the country. Relìv Distributors and customers everywhere are getting up, getting moving and getting fit. And countless new people are now discovering Relìv as the ideal fit for a healthy, active lifestyle. It’s a whole new way to experience Relìv. Just picture it: dozens of running events from coast to coast with Team Relìv booths serving Innergize!® and volunteers clad in Team Relìv shirts sharing the benefits of Relìv nutrition. And on Facebook, hundreds of people engaged in a conversation on ways to achieve optimal fitness with Relìv.
Join the Team! The excitement that greeted the launch of the program has only grown in the months since. We want you to be a part of it! To submit an event for Team Relìv sponsorship, visit the Team Relìv page on the online Distributor portal.
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Go! St. Louis 5K in St. Louis, MO
“Relìv employees, local Distributors and new Senior Directors in town for the SD Retreat all contributed to a great team effort. We definitely increased awareness of Relìv in the St. Louis community that day — and had a lot of fun doing it!” — Senior Vice President of North American Sales Steve Hastings
Earth Run 2010 in Manila, Philippines
“More than 7,000 runners gathered to raise awareness for the preservation of Mother Earth. Distributors passionately shared Relìv as part of our campaign to promote health and fitness and our mission to Nourish Our World.” — Relìv Philippines Managing Director Jolly Gomez
Our House Five Miler in Summit, NJ
“We had a great time! The event generated a lot of excitement and about 75 leads! The bright Team Relìv colors really stood out and we were able to address the entire crowd of 600 runners. Great exposure for Relìv among the healthconscious crowd.” — Key Director Robin Allsopp
On May 20 Relìv Headquarters was visited by Abe Clark, a Team Relìvsponsored athlete attempting to become the 15th person ever to run across the US solo and without a support vehicle. He was averaging 22 miles a day to reach his total of 2900 miles! And every day included regular shakes of ProVantage®, Innergize! and Relìv Now®/Classic®. His efforts also raised money for Living Water International. Check on Abe’s progress at runningwater.cc.
Team Relìv athlete Greg James of Omaha, Nebraska, won a Silver Medal at the 2010 Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship held in Irvine, California, in April. It was Greg’s second Silver medal this year! Greg was one of 40 competitors from a number of countries in the Purple Belt Senior 2 Heavyweight division.
Bill Gearhart, a 53-year-old Relìv Distributor from Simi Valley, California, was diagnosed with cancer five years ago. After successful treatment he decided to supplement his diet to help maintain optimal health, eventually discovering Relìv products and a daily regimen of Provantage, Innergize and Relìv Now. With “a new outlook on life,” he also decided to get back into running. Now a regular marathon runner, he finished his first Boston Marathon with a time of 3:15:56 on April 19, 2010.
Summit Classic in Kalispell, MT
“It was a fun day even though it rained the entire time. We got soaked but 800 people still did the run and we passed out lots of Innergize! and got about 120 leads! It was great working together as a team.”
Meet the top performers from the Team Relìv Running Club, learn from the most successful Team Relìv event organizers and hear inspiring Team Relìv fitness stories during a special segment at International Conference.
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Canada Goes for the Gold With Relìv!
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Canadian Distributors Seizing a Market Full of Opportunity lympic athletes weren’t the only ones to gain notoriety in Canada this year. Relìv Distributors in this quickly growing region are reaping the benefits of a market rich with possibilities. In fact, the past three quarters have seen sales growth numbers in the double digits, including a first quarter increase of 50% over last year. Canada Sales Manager Mark Lewis attributes the recent growth to a greater focus on the core principles of Relìv. “A number of people who might have been working on their business as a part-time project have now made a commitment to focus on it full-time,” Mark says. “Many veteran Distributors have gotten fired up about the market opportunities here, and are now advancing to higher levels.” Often, US Distributors overlook the international market for business growth. Mark says American Distributors shouldn’t discount the expansion opportunities in the market just to the north. “Sponsoring in Canada was up by 110% in March
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of this year compared to last,” he says. Canada has also seen a 300% increase in Master Affiliates this year.” What’s the secret to Canada’s success? No secret at all, according to Mark. “The newly improved tools, such as the opportunity slides, ‘Four Pillars’ videos, and new presentation workbooks, have many Distributors fired up about developing their business even further.” Maria and Doug Weber of Stratford, Ontario, have focused on advertising with signs and posters in the community to get more leads. Others are simply doing what they have always done but increasing their intensity. John Stegnenga, a Master Affiliate from Jarvis, Ontario, says, “I’ve been more focused and intentional than in the past.”
The first Distributorship to reach the Presidential Director level in 2010 was Gary and Laura Lynn Martin, from St. Clements, Ontario. They say it was surprising how quickly they were able to increase their income and how easy Relìv makes it. “You don’t have to reinvent the program — just jump on board and make it happen!” Gary says. Mark says, “I see a great Relìv year ahead of us. I foresee more growth in Canada as our Distributors continue to seize the full potential of the Relìv opportunity!”
Sales in Canada were up 50% compared to last year in the first quarter. Canada has also seen a 300% increase in Master Affiliates this year.
Family Freedom
Never Too Late
“We had been using the products since 2006 and we became Distributors mainly to get a discount on the product for ourselves. But in 2008, we took a closer look and decided it could be a great way for us to supplement our income. We started looking toward our friends and family to share the results with them. This year, Doug has been able to quit his construction job to focus on the Relìv business. The freedom to travel has been wonderful for us since our family doesn’t live nearby. A few years ago, I couldn’t see myself doing this. I never would have imagined we would be able to bless others and spend more time with our family!”
“Twenty years ago, we started taking Relìv products and had fantastic results. We weren’t interested in the business side of Relìv at that time. But, eight months ago, we started as Master Affiliates. In addition to the income we’ve made, we feel rewarded to be able to help others with their health needs. I wish I had started my business 20 years ago, but it really is never too late to start with Relìv!”
Key Directors Maria & Doug Weber Stratford, Ontario
Unwavering Belief “We started working Relìv on a part-time basis, but lately we have taken on more of a full-time attitude. This led to more bonuses and increased income. We have been able to use some of that income to fund long-distance travel to visit our daughters. Our belief in these products and this business is unwavering. We are never afraid to bring up Relìv when speaking to anyone. We are Distributors with the most ethical company in the world and are very proud of that. We know that, as Distributors, the leadership team at the corporate level is committed to our success. Relìv has never disappointed us!”
Directors Lily & Donald Taylor Pickering, Ontario
Sharing From the Heart “There’s been more excitement locally. More people are taking the business seriously, attending conferences, special events and MAT schools. All of the events get people excited about Relìv. Relìv has an incredible System in place to make it easy to get started. To keep the momentum, you’ve got to talk to new people. Just share it with excitement and passion — share it from the heart!” Presidential Bronze Ambassadors Gary & Laura Lynn Martin St. Clements, Ontario
Senior Directors John & Annette Stegenga Jarvis, Ontario Don’t miss your chance to network with our Canadian Distributors — along with Distributors from the US, Europe, Asia and Australia — at International Conference. It’s the perfect opportunity to launch your own international business!
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Relìv Distributors on a mission to Nourish the World through Kalogris Foundation The Relìv Kalogris Foundation Mission Trip changed hearts the way no other Relìv trip has. “The faces of these children are etched in my mind and in my heart forever,” says Key Director Lou Ann Pecorelli. “I always connected to the faces of the children in the videos, but to be a part of it and see the depth of the Foundation’s work was more powerful than anything they could have shown me.” From the moment Relìv announced the firstever Kalogris Foundation Mission Trip in September, Presidential Gold Ambassador Mindy Jones of Alpharetta, GA, knew she would be part of it. “I said, ‘I’m going!’ and I immediately got focused. It all came together after that,” Mindy says. “When they announced my name on the Monday night call, I was just so excited.” Sharing in Mindy’s excitement was Bronze Ambassador Kathy Penney: “I always thought of these children and now was my chance to finally meet them!”
Experience of a Lifetime
Upon arriving in Malaysia, Michael and Lou Ann Pecorelli of Orem, UT, and Key Directors Crismon
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and Vivienne Lewis of Gresham, OR, took a tour of a feeding program. In this program, children receive Relìv shakes, which they call “pod” meaning nutrition. They learn to speak English, weave, read and write. After three days, the Distributors felt like they had known the children and volunteers for years. “Poverty isn’t always about money. These children are poor in health,” Lou Ann says. “But when they are given Relìv, their bodies can grow and they can learn and play like all children should.” “It was easy to fall in love with the Malaysian people, most of whom were descendants of nationalities from India, China or other southeast Asian countries. They were so friendly and giving, always with gleaming smiles and a friendly word,” add Vivienne and Crismon. Kathy and Mindy visited a garbage dump in the Philippines where poor families spend hours each day collecting scraps of recyclables for a few dollars each month. They also visited a feeding program called “Happyland” where rows of buildings house poor families. Distributors made shakes for the children in a room reno-
Mission (Trip) Accomplished! How You Can Help
“The Kalogris Foundation can only do so much, but if we can get more Distributors to join us in this effort by contributing to the Foundation, we can do much more.” — Presidential Double Platinum Ambassador Raul Paredes
Build Your Business The Foundation is unique in that all of our support comes from our own Relìv Distributors. Since we do not solicit outside organizations or individuals for donations, the best way for us to increase donations is to increase our donor base. And the best way to increase our donor base is to bring in new Distributors. The more people you sponsor into the business, the more Distributors there are to support the Foundation.
Donate Relìv offers Distributors various ways to donate. Whether it is a one-time donation, a recurring monthly contribution of a specific amount or your monthly PVQ, it all adds up to helping us continue to maintain our current feeding programs and hopefully expand in the future.
vated by the Foundation to be a clean, safe place for the children to go for school. Presidential Double Platinum Ambassadors Raul and Aurora Paredes of Dallas, TX, visited Haiti and were overwhelmed by the extent of the poverty everywhere they looked. “Now that I have seen it, I can categorically say that unless you actually see, actually touch and actually feel Haiti, you cannot begin to comprehend the situation,” Raul says.
little hope for the future. They are our future scientists, doctors, nurses. These will be future mothers and fathers.” Kathy viewed the trip as a way for her to pay forward the past assistance she received. “Sixteen years ago, before Relìv, I went to food pantries because I couldn’t afford groceries. I never knew how lucky I was to even have a place like that. But these people have nothing,” she says. “Dr. Kalogris and Bob Montgomery had a vision to nourish the world, and now I feel like I am truly part of that vision. This trip has truly changed my heart and changed my life forever.”
Love in Action The Distributors were amazed at the Foundation’s impact. “Before we went, I knew the Kalogris Foundation was feeding kids and building schools, but had no idea the magnitude of the work being done,” Mindy notes. “It became obvious to us that Relìv has become an instrument, a tool, in the hands of some of the most caring and devoted people we have ever met,” Vivienne and Crismon add. “Taking a Relìv shake will never again be the same for us. Our level of gratitude and belief in the capacity of these products has soared tremendously.” “If I could describe in just three words what the Kalogris Foundation is all about, it would be: LOVE IN ACTION,” Aurora says. “We are feeding children who otherwise have
Meet our Mission Trip travelers and hear their moving accounts firsthand at International Conference. Plus, see the premier of an all-new Foundation DVD and learn more about the important work your generosity makes possible during a very special Kalogris presentation.
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Making Your Home Office
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nyone who has worked in a corporate atmosphere has most likely longed for a home office. The thought of wearing pajamas all day sounds comfy, and being home to spend more time with the kids appeals to any parent. But a home office can only succeed if it is treated like a real business. Many successful Relìv Distributors have built their businesses using a home office that feels separate from their living space. In other words, they aren’t operating from their kitchen table or livingroom couch. Here’s how a few Distributors have created home offices that work.
Want to learn more proven Relìv business strategies? International Conference is loaded with workshops led by Relìv’s most successful Distributors. It’s your chance to learn from the best!
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Raul & Aurora Paredes Staying Organized and Setting Boundaries In a home office, it is important to separate business from personal tasks throughout the day. Presidential Double Platinum Ambassadors Raul and Aurora Paredes of Dallas, TX, have made it clear to the household that their workspace is for Relìv business only. “Having a separate area for me to work in gives me the ability to focus better on what I have to do. Having a little area to ‘report in’ gives me more discipline,” Aurora says. Boundaries and organization help to define one’s workspace. As Raul explains, “We have let the household know that the space is our own. Then, we make sure that all documents, materials and equipment are always placed within our own workspace and not scattered all over the house.” Keeping everything you need in close proximity means you can be more efficient with your time. “I have my computer, telephone, filing and Relìv materials all within arm’s reach. It certainly beats driving through traffic daily. Our office is just a few feet away!” Aurora says.
Dress for Success! Those fuzzy bunny slippers might be perfect for working from home, but when you are meeting potential customers, suddenly they aren’t so cute. Dress for your own success by wearing a nice shirt with the Relìv logo. Wear a Relìv pin on your lapel. Or carry a Relìv tote with you. These items can be conversation starters, giving you the opportunity to talk about your business, especially when a stranger asks, “Hey, what’s Relìv?” Check out the Company Store at reliv.com for a variety of Relìv apparel and other logoed items.
Betty & Dave Blazic
Chris Toriello & Mark Gauger
Creating a Personalized Space
Running a ‘Relìv Operations Center’
Presidential Silver Ambassadors Betty and Dave Blazic of Topeka, KS, were successful with Relìv before, but since designating a space as their home office, they have been able to take their business to the next level. “My office started with a desk in a small hallway. My assistant worked from a folding card table in the front room and shelves full of products. We were cramped to say the least, but we were serious!” Betty says. When they expanded their farm house, they created a “communications center” in their large new office. With three desks, two tables, a sofa, shelves and other furniture, it truly feels like a professional office space. They have personalized it with various awards on display. Perhaps the best part of working from home is the fact that it reflects the Blazics and their love of their farm. Betty explains, “We set it up the way we wanted. We get to enjoy the huge windows and the view of the farm. I can see everything and look into my beautiful yard every day!”
Bronze Ambassadors Chris Toriello and Mark Gauger from North Yarmouth, ME, incorporated a new home office for Chris when they built their garage. Initially, they used a “hodgepodge of furniture” just to fill it up. “After visiting Relìv’s corporate headquarters, I saw Dr. Carl’s beautiful desk and was inspired,” Chris says. “I’ve got a multimillion dollar business and it should feel that way. So when we got back home, I found a beautiful cherry desk that inspired me!” The couple also has several bulletin boards and white boards that they use to write goals, track appointments and make organizational charts. The visuals help them stay on track. When Mark retired from the military, he set up his “office” in the living room. After a while, the couple found that set-up to be disconnected. “We figured that since this is our business, we needed to be doing it together,” Mark says. Being a military officer, Mark is used to using a lot of acronyms, so he coined the term “Relìv Operations Center” and they now call it the ROC. “We love earning a living and making a difference and the ROC keeps us focused on doing just that!” 13
Lifestyle Plus On the following four pages, you will find our third installment of Lifestyle Plus, a new kind of prospecting piece from Relìv. As you can see, this time we’re focusing on Relìv’s uncompromising commitment to quality. Hand out this entire magazine — with all of its feature articles, success stories and latest happenings around Relìv — and direct new people to this center spread. Or order 10-packs of this special section alone through the Company Store. (Look on the “Sales Tools” page under the “Shopping” tab on the Distributor portal.) This issue, as well as our last two installments of Lifestyle Plus, is now available to order.
In this issue
When it comes to nutritional supplements, there’s nothing quite like Relìv. What makes our products stand above the rest? We’ve identified four key qualities: • Bioavailability: When dissolved in a liquid, nutrients are absorbed more easily by the body. • Synergism: Ideal nutrient
combinations provide greater health benefits than nutrients consumed individually.
• Optimal Nutrition: Going beyond the daily minimums, Relìv provides optimal levels of essential nutrients. • Guaranteed Quality Ingredients:
The most reputable suppliers and rigorous testing at each step in the manufacturing process ensure quality.
Together, these make up what we call the Relìv Difference. This issue of Lifestyle Plus takes a closer look at the fourth item on this list.
Quality Assured
Most nutritional supplement companies are not willing — or able — to share their entire manufacturing and quality control process as we have done on the following pages. Fortunately, Relìv is not most companies. This issue of Lifestyle Plus provides an unprecedented look inside Relìv. You’ve always been able to tell people about Relìv’s uncompromising commitment to quality, and now you have a powerful, step-by-step way to illustrate exactly what you mean. We are proud of how we run our company, and we want the world to know about it. Use this new tool to demonstrate to your prospects that, when it comes to product safety, purity and potency, there’s only one Relìv.
See for yourself! Take a guided tour of Relìv Headquarters, including the executive offices, boardrooms, research labs and world-renowned manufacturing plant on August 15 as part of International Conference weekend in St. Louis.
Relìv sets the gold standard for quality assurance
Nutrition You Can Trust
At Relìv we make an uncompromising commitment to product safety, purity and potency with every formula we make. When you open a can of Relìv product, you can rest assured that it contains exactly what’s printed on the label and that it will deliver the most advanced nutrition available today. — Greg Walker, Director of Manufacturing Operations
How to Make a Relìv Product 1
Ingredient Integrity and Vendor Approval • Select ingredients
based on latest research, expert consultation and clinical testing. • Source every
ingredient with strict quality requirements. • Meet with supplier, investigate history and reputation. • Analyze sample of
each ingredient in Relìv labs to ensure safety, quality and potency. “We have a detailed checklist of requirements that every vendor must meet and every ingredient must meet to be deemed acceptable for our formulations. Quality is the primary consideration.” Cindy Jordan Senior Food Technologist
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Receipt of Ingredients
Relìv Independent Testing
truck and materials.
testing with thorough microbiological analysis.
• Carefully examine delivery • Immediately quarantine
ingredients in protected area. • Examine Certificate of
Analysis, documenting that each ingredient has been independently tested and meets Relìv standards. • Verify and enter quantities received in system.
“We make sure the quality of the ingredients coming in matches the quality of our products going out. Distributor and customer satisfaction is the highest concern.” Ricky Browning Receiving Clerk
• Confirm outside
• Ensure ingredients
match established quality standards.
• Release approved ingredients to be used in formulas.
“We do all the work up front so there’s no doubt about the ingredients that go into our products. If an ingredient doesn’t meet our standards, we don’t hesitate to send it back.” Scott Kubel Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Manager
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Formula/Batch Compiled, Checked, Rechecked
• Prepare ingredients for
the formula batch.
• Carefully weigh each
ingredient, segregating them for mixing. • Check and recheck to ensure absolute accuracy.
“In the Weigh Out Room, we always say we have three priorities: #1 quality, #2 quality and #3 quantity.” Danny Liner Assistant Production Superintendent
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Pure Production
Near-Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Conditions • Add ingredients in
designated order and sign off as each is added. • Blend ingredients and take
sample for biological analysis.
• Send approved batch through rotary sifter and on to automatic filling machines. • Pull random cans for additional quality checks. • Apply label, batch number
and expiration date and pack into cases.
• Re-weigh each case to
ensure proper filling, stack cases on pallets and place in holding area. “I’ve been here for 20 years, and I guarantee that the can of Relìv you get today will be of the same quality as the can you got three years ago and the can you’ll get three years from now. We simply refuse to cut any corners.” Cal Carpenter Production Superintendent
Post-Production Quarantine
• Quarantine finished
product immediately after production. • Complete microbiological
and ingredient delivery testing plus other standard quality checks.
• Confirm label information is completely accurate.
“I am 100% confident that what each label says is in the can is, in fact, in the can. I take great pride in that.” Dustin Newman Quality Control Micro Analyst
• Release product
• All manufacturing parts are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized between batches.
• Ship immediately upon
• A rigorous pest control program keeps blends pure and pest-free.
Shipping
only when all tests are passed. order receipt.
“An advanced bar code system ensures that the wrong can of product does not leave the building. Our Shipping Department is consistently over 99% error-free.” Steve Swim Manager Warehouse/ Inventory
• Stringent personal hygiene standards, protective clothing and sanitary gloves, hair nets and booties create a near-sterile environment. • A state-of –the-art air filtration system filters all particles from the air. • The only time
ingredients are “exposed” is in the “clean” processing area where workers wear gloves and other protective gear at all times. • The only time a completed blend is “exposed” is in the 1½-inch space between the filler nozzle and the can.
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What professional experience prepared you for establishing such a sound manufacturing process when you arrived at Relìv?
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I had the good fortune of starting my career at Mead Johnson & Company right after I earned my Ph.D. in Food Science from the University of Illinois. Mead Johnson produced a variety of nutritional products, including infant formula, as well as pharmaceutical products. As you can imagine, manufacturing these kinds of products required the highest degree of quality control. It was like being re-educated right out of school. We had medical doctors working alongside Ph.D.s to create production areas, including sterile production areas, with the highest possible standards. I became proficient in quality manufacturing practices right from the start and brought that knowledge with me to Relìv.
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In 1992, Relìv’s growth as a company enabled the construction of the current manufacturing plant. How did you approach creating the facility?
We didn’t spare any expense. Our desire was to build a top-quality operation. We knew Relìv was going to be around for a long time and we knew the standards we wanted to maintain as we grew.
Quality and efficiency were the top priorities. We developed a three-story production process, for example, that uses gravity to move ingredients through the production process rather than having to convey them from station to station. This also decreases the possibility of contamination. Every feature of the facility was taken into consideration — from using paints on the walls that could be washed down easily and inhibit bacteria growth to installing an air quality system to control heat and humidity and direct air flow out of the plant. Our foresight in creating such a state-of-the-art facility has been one of the cornerstones of Relìv success over the years.
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How is Relìv’s manufacturing process regulated?
In the U.S., we comply with two regulatory systems of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) by following GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) for both food producers and dietary supplement manufacturers. The FDA regularly inspects our operations without advance notice of their visit. During their most recent visit, one that we were told would last two days, inspectors were so impressed that they completed their work in just one morning! We are also one of the few nutritional supplement companies that meet the requirements of stricter international regulatory agencies such as Australia’s TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration). The TGA process requires a thorough three-
day inspection that looks at every aspect of what we do. I’m proud to say we’ve been TGA-certified since 1993.
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Why is Relìv so committed to the quality and safety of its products?
Our commitment to quality and safety is defined by the moral integrity of the company itself and the people involved since the very beginning. We are proud of what we produce. We want every Relìv customer to know they are getting the best possible nutrition and every Relìv Distributor to know that they can build their business with absolute confidence in what they are bringing to people. We’ve had opportunities to take shortcuts that might have increased profitability over the years, but that’s not the Relìv way. Our families take these products. We wouldn’t give them anything but the best, and that’s the same way we feel about everyone who takes Relìv products around the world.
Vice Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Carl W. Hastings heads Relìv’s product development and manufacturing team. Part of Relìv since its founding in 1988, Dr. Hastings has spent nearly 40 years in food product research and development. His pioneering work has made him a worldrenowned authority on soy-based nutrition, and his commitment to innovation has produced several U.S. patents for Relìv products.
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Social Media Works! Through Facebook, I have established new customers including a family of four in North Carolina and a man in Singapore. Recently, he asked me about becoming a Distributor. I would have never met any of these people had it not been for social networking! Ambassador Tracee Randall
our months since its launch, more than 5,000 people have joined the online conversation on the Relìv International Facebook Page. Many Distributors have already used social media, including Facebook, to grow their Relìv business. Social media is a marketing tool you can use to generate new leads, maintain customer relationships and keep in touch with your business network. One of the biggest myths about using social media for business is that is it easy. Jennifer Fong is a speaker, consultant and trainer who teaches direct selling companies and individual direct sellers how to use social media effectively as a business-building tool. On her blog, jenfongspeaks.com, Jen explains, “You MUST build relationships with people to use social media marketing well. That means investing time daily in finding new contacts, talking to them and listening to what’s important to them. Only after a relationship is built can you talk about your product or opportunity.” Your contacts will only come back if you have something valuable to offer them. Jen says, “The people you connect with need to come to trust you as someone who will provide content of value.” Repeatedly asking people to buy your product via status updates will only annoy people. Providing useful health or nutrition information might actually get a discussion started instead. Once you have built up a relationship, you can communicate privately online or in person to discuss Relìv.
Here’s how Relìv Distributors have been using social media to boost their business!
Witness the launch of Relìv’s next social media platform at International Conference. Get ready to interact with others and experience the entire weekend like never before!
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Relìv on YouTube
Ross & Lori Doerneman With social media, you don’t start with the ‘selling’ part. With Facebook, you don’t just see a person, you see their whole lifestyle and you can relate to them better. A friend who turned us down five years ago has now reconsidered it because we have stayed in touch online. Ambassadors / Goddard, KS
Experience Relìvision! Check out Relìv’s YouTube channel for all our latest videos. youtube.com/ relivinternational
Michael & Jan Sheffield We care for our three-year-old granddaughter, so it can be difficult for us to attend meetings all the time, but we use Facebook to stay in touch. It is surprising how people might not open up in person, but online, they are willing to share so much more. Bronze Ambassadors / Marietta, GA
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Renee Vidor A friend posted on her Facebook status about her migraines. I saw the comment and followed up to tell her about Relìv. After she tried it, she wanted to be a Distributor. She recently sponsored her first Distributor, too. It’s been a blessing because I was able to talk with her through social media! Director / Shawnee Hills, OH facebook.com/teamreliv
To learn how to get started on Facebook, visit the social media page of relìvuniversity.com.
Brittany Hubble Social media helps me keep in touch with people I spoke to about Relìv in the past, but were not interested at the time. Online, I continue to plant the seeds of interest. Out of the blue, individuals will often message me on Facebook telling me they would like to learn more. Director / Quincy, IL
Wendy Hickman I post Relìv comments and links on Facebook. A Facebook friend sent me a message asking about the products. She started telling others her story and became a Master Affiliate within a month. I received a text message from her recently thanking me for posting about Relìv on Facebook! Director / Hobe Sound, FL
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Relìv Cares Week of Caring gives Relìv employees the opportunity to give back
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he Relìv mission to Nourish Our World in body, mind and spirit is at the core of what employees do each day at Relìv headquarters. “We spread the Relìv mission through the Kalogris Foundation worldwide, but we also think it is important to make an impact locally as well,” says Chief Operating Officer Scott Montgomery. “During our second annual Week of Caring, Relìv employees went beyond their office walls to make a difference in the local community.” The program coincided with National Volunteer Week, April 18-24. Roughly one-third of all Relìv employees participated. Volunteer work included building a house for Habitat for Humanity, cleaning and mulching at Forest Park, donating supplies and playing with animals at Open Door Animal Sanctuary, making a meal for families at Ronald McDonald House and raising money and walking for the March of Dimes. Employees also raised money for the Humane Society through a “Bark in the Park” event. “Our goals for the event were to get involved in volunteerism, promote teamwork among employees and get the Relìv name out there in our local community,” says Vice President of Operations Debra Hellweg, who helped plan the event along with a committee of other employees. “The week was a huge success. The organizations that received our help were very grateful, and the employees who participated had a wonderful sense of fulfillment.”
‘Fun and Rewarding’
Receptionist Judy Arnold served as one of the team leaders. “We worked our tails off spreading mulch and sanitizing a huge playground in our city’s jewel: Forest Park,” Judy says. “Then we went to the Boathouse for some great food, scenery and camaraderie with coworkers that we normally don’t get the chance to interact with. It was a fun and rewarding time!” International Marketing Manager Mark Malott headed up a group that went to Ronald McDonald House to make a meal for parents of children undergoing treatment for serious illness at local hospitals. “When we were setting up dinner, the Director was showing new parents around the house and you could visibly see the worry and sadness on their faces. When they were finished with the tour, they came back to the kitchen for dinner and they were so appreciative. It really illustrated how something as small a making a meal can brighten someone’s day when they have a sick child at the hospital. Food prepared with care and love can be a great comfort to those dealing with crisis and our Relìv team really made it special,” Mark says. Debra concludes, “It goes along with the heart of our company to do something like this. With our mission, it just makes sense for Relìv to give back locally.”
What kinds of activities are you doing locally to help live the Relìv mission to Nourish Our World? Post your volunteerism stories on the Relìv Facebook Page! facebook.com/reliv
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Meet RelÏv’s corporate team, from top executives to brand new employees, at International Conference. We look forward to talking with you!
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Athlete Succeeds On and Off the Court Special Olympian Amanda Lines of Hebron, Indiana, has improved her health with the help of Relìv’s Slimplicity® program. As a basketball, volleyball and softball player, Amanda credits her weight loss for improvements in her athletic performance as well. “Amanda’s weight gain made it more difficult for her to compete on the basketball court,” explains her mother, Kendra Lines. After the Special Olympics in June 2009, Amanda realized she needed to lose some weight in order to keep up with the team. “After about six to eight weeks of using the Relìv shakes, she had a lot more energy for exercise,” Kendra says. The added energy meant Amanda could take longer walks outside with her dog. When it rained, Amanda used a stationary bike indoors. Since starting on Slimplicity, Amanda has lost 40 pounds. She is feeling so much better that she recently advanced from half-court to full-court basketball without any difficulty. “Now I can play longer without having to be subbed out of the game as often,” says Amanda, who plays guard on the team. “And I steal the ball a lot more on defense!”
Amanda Lines of Hebron, Indiana.
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Eli Smith of Franklin, Indiana.
Flourishing With Relìv Now for Kids “To watch my child flourishing is wonderful,” says Kim Smith, a Relìv Master Affiliate from Franklin, Indiana. But Kim’s three-year-old son, Eli, didn’t always enjoy good health. Eli suffered from several food allergies and asthma, and trips to the emergency room were common. His breathing problems and allergies kept him indoors while other children played outside. A friend familiar with Eli’s health issues gave Kim a can of Relìv Now® for Kids. Kim was skeptical, and the product sat untouched in her pantry for two weeks. “I didn’t want to take the chance the ingredients would cause an allergic reaction,” Kim explains. When she finally introduced Eli to the product, she witnessed an astounding improvement. “With better nutrition in his body, Eli is a changed boy!” she says. Kim is thrilled her son can now enjoy the outdoors with his family. “He loves hunting, fishing and camping with his dad,” Kim says. Some of his favorite activities now include tee ball and playing outside with his dogs. Kim looks forward to a healthier future for her children. “Sharing Eli’s story with others has been amazing. I’m really excited that my kids will grow up with Relìv nutrition in their lives!”
The statements contained in this material have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The personal testimonials shared reflect individual experiences of Independent Relìv Distributors and are not necessarily typical of the results you may obtain. Relìv products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. As with any independent business, success as a Relìv Distributor requires a significant amount of hard work and dedication. The individuals featured in this material offer a glimpse into the lifestyle and economic benefits they are enjoying through the Relìv opportunity as a result of their own skills and personal effort. These stories are examples only and are not intended as averages or guarantees.
Good Nutrition Changes Lives — At Any Age Vic Linden of Fairfax, Virginia, is 84 years old, a WW II vet and a retired carpenter. In 2005, Vic suffered a devastating stroke. “I couldn’t do anything but eat and sleep,” Vic recalls. “My vision had gotten so bad that my ophthalmologist told me I couldn’t drive, and I was plagued by stiff joints.” In September 2006, Vic started on Relìv. “I noticed a difference right away,” he says. “Before I knew it, I was taking long walks and working in the yard.” Vic had a long-time passion for competitive archery, but after his stroke he didn’t know if he
could even draw a bow. In 2007, Vic tried competing again. “In competition, we have to shoot 60 arrows, 20 at 60 yards, 20 at 50 yards and 20 at 40 yards. It takes about 3 1/2 hours,” Vic explains. In the previous three years, Vic came away with a silver medal each year. In 2010 he took home the gold! “When I went back to my eye doctor, he was amazed by the improvement in my vision,” Vic says. “I’m hardly aware of the physical limitations that used to slow me down. With God’s help, and Relìv, I’m going to have a good life. Relìv is great!” Vic Linden of Fairfax, Virginia.
Triathlete Perseveres With Help From Relìv Steve Weiler, a student at Washington State University, was a competitive and dedicated triathlete. Two years of competition had Steve thinking about a professional athletic career. But last August, while he was training on his bike, Steve was hit by a truck. “My orthopedic surgeon found I had a broken tibial plateau and severe damage to the cartilage in my leg,” Steve says. “He told me my athletic career was over, that in two years I’d have to deal with arthritis and that I might not be able to walk!” After six weeks on crutches, Steve asked his doctor if he could
try biking again. “When I got back on my bike in December, I began using Relìv’s Arthaffect®,” Steve explains. “After a two-hour-plus ride, I’d be pretty sore, but Arthaffect helped me recover quickly and reduced the inflammation, soreness and pain in my knee. It allows me to train harder and recover faster. “Now I’m also using Innergize!® — up to three bottles on long rides — and it keeps my energy levels high,” he adds. “I’m back on the cycling team at Washington State and I have also recently won two stage races. Relìv not only helps with my racing, but in my life every single day.”
Steve Weiler of Vancouver, Washington.
Hear remarkable Relìv health and business testimonials and meet the inspiring people behind them at International Conference. It’s the world’s biggest gathering of Relìv success stories!
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Relìv Freedom Brings Couple Closer Together Jason Arntz, 24, was inspired to become a Relìv Distributor in college after witnessing improvements in his mother’s health. As a college student, however, Jason was initially more interested in having fun than starting a business. “I didn’t really care about nutrition at that point. I think my body’s chemical makeup was basically soda and pizza,” he jokes. For three years, Jason didn’t do much to build his business. In July 2009, Jason married Jen, 23, and with marriage came a new outlook. “When you start making sacrifices, you find rewards. Eventually, the sacrifices become a joy,” he says. Then in August, Jason was laid off. He turned to his Relìv business for income. “I sat in a cubicle analyzing auto industry data all day. I wanted freedom to spend more time with my wife,” he says. He and Jen started building the business together, eventually achieving the level of 3-Star Director. Jason was given his job back, but after a few months, he decided to quit and focus entirely on Relìv. Jason and Jen want to spend more time together on ministry, music and dance. Their eventual goal is for Jen to focus on Relìv full-time as well. “We have already experienced so much freedom through Relìv and we know the best is yet to come. Relìv is a business of the heart. Every day with Relìv, my vision of freedom becomes clearer,” Jason says. Jen & Jason Arntz of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Bird family of Townsend, Montana.
Relìving on the Ranch Senior Directors Cory and Jennilee Bird of Townsend, Montana, were able to expand their ranching business with income from their Relìv business. “Before I started with Relìv, I knew more about salt licks for horses and cattle than I knew about nutrition for humans,” Jennilee says. She learned more about nutrition when she saw her own positive results on Relìv. “I experienced fewer aches and pains, headaches and allergy symptoms with the proper nutrition in my body.” As horse dealers, ranchers and trucking company owners, the Birds are no strangers to hard work. They’ve incorporated Relìv into their array of business ventures by applying the same strong work ethic they need on the ranch. In fact, they’ve been so successful, they recently purchased a second herd of cattle with their Relìv earnings. Jennilee says the key to their success has been to continue sharing Relìv with more people and to focus on helping their customers and Distributors. “I love to hear the stories of results people are getting and knowing that we played a part,” she says. “It has really been phenomenal!”
Send your health and business testimonials to: Testimonials, Relìv International, c/o Melanie Wolff, P.O. Box 405, Chesterfield, MO 63006-0405 Or submit them online at: www.reliv.com/tellyourstory.html
new distributors Conference Inspires New Distributor’s Success Key Director Faithe Michaels became a Distributor in February 2010 after seeing how her family benefited from better nutrition. “We started on the products for wellness and prevention. We all started feeling really good and had more energy, and I noticed we weren’t getting sick as often as we had the previous year,” she says. Faithe took a fast track to success. She attended a Tuesday night meeting and a Saturday training in the same week. Just one week after that, she attended the National Conference in Phoenix and was inspired to build her Relìv business. “Oh my gosh, the conference was amazing! Everyone in the room wants to help other people. The way the company is run and the integrity is amazing,” Faithe says.
“One of the things I really like about conference is that all of the speakers are from the company. It is so much more effective than having an outsider come in to speak to us because they can relate to Relìv and they know what the company is all about.” As a newer Distributor, Faithe finds the support from others to be very encouraging, “So many people with different backgrounds and from different walks of life love what they are able to do with Relìv. I am proud to be a part of this wonderful community.”
Michaels family of Alpharetta, Georgia.
College Freshman Building a Future With Relìv David Townsend is 18 and a freshman at Christendom College in Front Royal, Virginia. He’s a young man with ambitious dreams. When David’s mom heard about Relìv, she thought it might be an opportunity for her son. David agreed, so he used the money he’d saved for a car to invest in his future. “I came in as a Master Affiliate in October because I saw a great opportunity with a company devoted to helping people,” he says. Although school — and the basketball team — keep David busy, he’s found the time to grow his business. He’s now a Relìv Director. “It’s gone well,” David says. “People are responsive to the oppor-
tunity and impressed with the quality of the company. I attend training when my schedule allows, but now that basketball season is over, I’ll have more time to learn and grow.” David’s mom and some of her friends have become a part of his organization and he sees tremendous potential in his peers at school. “I know how great the products are from my own experience,” he explains, “and people my age are surprisingly nutrition-conscious. “I intend to become a Star Director this year, and earn $1,000 a month,” he adds. “From there, the sky’s the limit as far as I’m concerned. With Relìv, great things are possible!”
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Elo & Florence Sauder Wallenstein, Ontario, Canada Lawn & garden business owners “With good nutrition, you feel better and are able to be happy. And hearing from people who now have better health and a better life because we shared Relìv with them is the greatest reward. Reaching Ambassador means we’ve been able to touch a number of lives through Relìv along the way. It’s easy to share something when you love the company and know the products work.”
Pedro & Teresa Colima Des Moines, IA Former owners of a cleaning business, now full-time Relìv Distributors “Achieving Ambassador is a great honor. Nowhere else would we receive this kind of recognition for our efforts. [Relìv Chairman, President and CEO] Robert Montgomery called us himself to congratulate us and welcome us as Ambassadors. We love sharing Relìv because it enables you to build a business that lasts. We want to help others discover what we’ve found in Relìv.”
new ambassadors Vernon & Fannie Kinsinger Mountain Grove, Missouri Cabinet maker (Vernon) Stay-at-home mom (Fannie)
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“The income has been wonderful for helping us make payments while the woodworking business is slower. But most of all, we just want to help people. We just focus on helping people get what they want, and when they see results, they share it with their friends. We’ve made a lot of friends through Relìv. We are grateful to God for bringing Relìv into our lives.”
in memoriam US/Canada February 2010
Bronze Ambassadors Gary & Laura Lynn Martin, ON, CAN
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We regret to announce the passing of Relìv Distributor Tom Sneath of Seymour, Missouri. Tom and his wife, Carolyn, became Bronze Ambassadors in April of this year. Tom was a wonderful leader, a caring human being and a great friend to all. Thank you for keeping Tom and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
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Pedro & Teresa Colima, IA Florence & Elo Sauder, ON, CAN
Senior Directors
Ken & Rosemary Martin, ON, CAN
Key Directors
Vianey Alarcon, NE Susanne Chesna, IL Rachel & Jordan Ervin, CO Maria Gonzalez, IA Kay & Barry Hall, FL Katherine & Chad Ijames, NM Alejo & Francisco Jimenez, IA Stephen & Regina Ketola, OK Jeanette & Chuck Laird, CO Linda Morrison, MI Gwenda Metzler-Pryor, ME Debbi & David Murphey, IN Erick & Faye Verret, FL Gina & John Walstrom, CA
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new bronze ambassadors Gary & Laura Lynn Martin St. Clements, Ontario, Canada Director of a Christian ministry (Gary) Home-schooling mom (Laura Lynn) “We started doing what is necessary to succeed in this business — using every element of the Relìv Success System that we possibly could, and following the lead of our upline. As a result, our income steadily began to grow. The more you are exposed to Relìv, and see the quality of people the company attracts, the more excited you become about sharing the products and opportunity with the world.”
Rael Bloom, KS Glenn J. & Susan M. Brinkman, SD Gail Brown, UT Connie L. Charles, MN Jim & Colleen Chmelik, ID Barbara J. & Harold L. Condra, MO Marcos F. Cortes, MN Bruce L. & Jessie L. Crockett, MI Nate Cuperus & Stefanie Gaulrapp, ND Javier & Maria L. Curiel, MO Cynthia Cirilo Bauer, CA Kenneth R. Davis, CO Beth A. Foster, MT Elizabeth & Peter F. Friesen, ON, CAN Maria Angelica Garza, TX Maria E. Gonzalez, IA Grace Gordon, IL Winifred M. Hackel & Robert J. Myrick, KS Billy R. Hudson, OK Alejo & Francisco Jimenez, IA George V. Jordan, MI Rachel Kendall, WA Mark Kudlik, PA Catherine & Greg Lloyd, WY
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Bee Lor, OK Michele A. Luccketta, CA Lucinda Martin, ON, CAN Minerva Martin, ON, CAN Maryanne C. Mentzer, KS Harold L. & Linda E. Mills, MI Wesley C. Moore, ID Carol Neal, GA Carl & Elaine Newcomer, OH Michelle C. Nivert, NY Mario & Oliva Ortiz, NE Kristi Parrotte, MT Teceia Price, MI Ana M. Rojas, IA Rose M. Samuels, IL Elmer & Erla Sauder, ON, CAN James Showalter, NM Deborah D. & Marlon L. Sias, MN Louise Stewart, MI Ishamar V. Umanos, IL Ge Vang, MN Andrea L. Walsh, IL Marcia A. Wierwille, OH Judy K. Witte, SD Kee Yang, GA Ying Yang, NC Joshua Yoder, OH Allen R. Zaillian, CA Josefina Zamarron, GA
Top 10 PGPV
1. Judith & Daryl Fox, MI 2. Vianey Alarcon, NE 3. Phil & Betty Wolf, MI 4. Joyce & Les Ferguson, OH 5. Marscia & Jeff Fleagle, OH 6. Glenda & Kelly Tivis, NM 7. Debbi & David Murphey, IN 8. Kathy Tennihan, SC 9. Maria Gonzalez, IA 10. Barbara & Gary Lazar, FL All above are Dr. Ted Plaque winners
Additional Dr. Ted Plaque Winners
Max & Wendy House, AL Crismon & Vivienne Lewis, OR Sue Lippens Brusa, NH Betty & Dave Blazic, kS Rose & Albert Dosch, SD Katherin & Chad Ijames, NM James Lanning, SC Missy & Scott McCabe, PA Liz & Pete Vreeland, SC Greg & Michelle Nickerson, ID Davis & Lori Rogers, UT Carol Schilleman, FL
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Master Plan Bonus Winners:
New Master Affiliates who sponsored 3 Distributors: Catherine Allen, WA Felipe & Roxana Alvarenga, AZ Maria & Roberto Garza, TX Ura & Betty Gingerich, WI Maria Gonzalez, IA Olga Gonzalez, KS Helen Johnson, IL Donna Jones, MO Brad Lauffer, MO Nicolas & Lulu Martinez, OK Faith Michaels, GA Grace & Saul Ortiz, TX Kristi Parrotte, MT Eva Wallace, FL Kee Yang, GA New Master Affiliates who sponsored a new Master Affiliate: Robert Arnold, FL Sandra Beemer, KS John & Carrie Bilby, KS Mardel Brown, CO Joanne Clark, IN Robert Collins-Cona, FL Kimberly Cromer, KS Mindy Dalton, OH Krista Dohring, SC Hyer Drew, UT Amy & Eric Edgerton, FL Stephen & Sandra Fisk, NC Helen Gavlak, OH Emily & Nathan Goetz, AZ Maureen Hedges, MA Randy & Joan Hinton, CA Nelson & Rosella Horst, WI Katherine & Chad IJames, NM Louis Jones, AR Jonas & Anna Keim, WI Gloria & Candido Lopez, IL Gaylynn & Ryan Mauss, UT Vickie Mayberry, MO Julia McBride, SC Joe McCann, MA Diana Minas, CA Leta Nash, MT Ovidia Perez & Luis Gonzalez, MI Rosario & Jimmin Pineda, IZ Daisy & Edgar Portante, IL Jose & Ana Rosario, SC Michelle Ruesing, MO Robyn Schofield, SC Louise Stewart, MI Lise Streit, AZ Adrienne & James Strubank, MI Paula Sturm, KY Barbara & John Tompkins, PA Charlotte Tompkins, TX Patrice Villines, IN Sarah Wertheimer, MI
New Master Affiliates who sponsored a new Master Affiliate and 3 new Distributors: Vianey Alarcon, NE Cecilia Beaver, IA Mardi & David Burleson, AZ Digna Calderon, TX Wendy Hickman, FL Bill & Marvella Phillips, FL
Canada Top 5 PGPV 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Edgar Reis, ON Elmer & Erla Sauder, ON Marlin & Marie Horst, ON Annette & David Wells, ON Gary Nurse, ON
Canada Master Plan Promotion Winners:
Marlin & Marie Horst, ON Barbara & Harvey Jantzi, ON Adrian Bauman & Nancy Bauman, ON Andrew Martin, ON
Top Sponsoring Distributors
1. Ura & Betty Gingerich, WI 2. Grace & Saul Ortiz, TX 3. Marscia & Jeff Fleagle, OH Elena & Hermilo Espinoza, GA (tied) 5. Martiniano & Maria Elena Hernandez,GA Mardi & David Burleson, AZ Nicolas & Lulu Martinez, OK June Wilson, WA (tied) 9. Marcela & Bernardino Navarro, OK Maria Gonzalez, IA Vianey Alarcon, NE (tied)
Top Ten States California Illinois Florida Texas Arizona Ohio Kansas Missouri Michigan Pennsylvania
US/Canada March 2010 Master Directors
Vernon & Fannie Kinsinger, MO Tom & Carolyn Sneath, MO
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Gayo & Arnie Andreasen, MN Jeffrey Annala & Paula Hofmann, MN Ura & Betty Gingerich, WI Danielle Holmquist – Holida, SD Wilfredo Martinez Gonzalez & Dora Cortez, IA Faithe Michaels, GA Robyn Mohs, MT Cynthia & Bret Smith, MI
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Vianey Alarcon, NE Robert A. Arnold, FL Kathy & Jason P. Baker, NV Adrian & Nancy Bauman, ON Cecilia Beaver, IA Jonathan E. Bednez, MD Sandra Beemer, KS John R. & Carrie D. Bilby, KS Marina Brinkman, SC Andrea L. Brown, OH Todd M. Bryce, AZ Mardi R. & David L. Burleson, AZ Ardell G. & Marjorie Camacho, AZ Robert Collins-Cona, FL Cristina L. Cortez-Kayoumy & Alex A. Kayoumy , CA Jonathan Coutinho, TX Kimberly M. Cromer, KS Mindy A. Dalton, OH Maryse R. & Domingo Delgadillo, CA Yavon E. & Thomas J. Devlin, NM Armando Diaz, TX Krista Dohring, SC Amy U. & Eric R. Edgerton, FL Judith Faria, VA Stephen D. & Sandra K. Fisk, NC Esperanza P. Fite, CA Laura M. Flint, SC Helen Gavlak, OH Nathanael L. & April A. Getz, SC Emily S. & Nathan D. Goetz, AZ Arturo Gonzalez-Perez, IA Robin D. & Dennis L. Hawk, CO Maureen Hedges, MA Wendy B. Hickman, FL Randy L. & Joan N. Hinton, CA Linda Holliday, SC Marlin M. & Marie M. Horst, ONT Nelson H. & Rosella W. Horst Jr, WI Kay K. & Joseph B. Huntington, WI Drew L. Hyer, UT Katherine & Chad Ijames, NM Paulie & Melissa Jacques, FL Barbara & Harvey J. Jantzi, ON, CAN Hunter R. Johnson, ME Louis Jones, AR Jerril L. Landers, AZ Shane D. & Candice L. Lotzer, AK Mardel Inc, CO Andrew K. Martin, ON, CAN Judith Martin, WA Gaylynn & Ryan Mauss, UT Melissa K. Maxwell, IN Vickie L. Mayberry, MO Julia McBride, SC Joseph G. McCann, MA Dorothea A. McCleerey, WA
Aaron Miller, MO Diana Minas, CA Clinton R. & Lawana Mortensen, AZ Leta C. Nash, MT Lori A. & Craig A. Page, OK Ovidia Perez & Luis Gonzalez, MI Bill P. & Marvella R. Phillips, FL James B. Pier, AZ Rosario & Jimmin J. Pineda, IA Daisy D. & Edgar C. Portante, IL Edgar S. Reist, ON, CAN Robert J. & Jody L. Relford II, MO Jose P. & Ana M. Rosario, SC Michelle L. Ruesing, MO Hilda A. Salazar, MN Deirdre R. Sanders, CO Carol A. Schilleman, FL Robyn D. Schofield, SC Victor L. & Ruth E. Shepard, FL Diane Stepp, OH Lise M. Streit, AZ Adrienne J. & James Strubank, MI Paula R. Sturm, KY Christine M. & Jeffrey Syrocki, MI Steven J. & Sarah E. Thulin, UT Marie G. & David D. Tobaben, MI Barbara A. & John S. Tompkins, PA Charlotte Tompkins, TX Shawn O. Toney, NE Patrice Villines, IN Bronwen A. & Brent A. Walter, CO Reuben & Sarah Weber, ON, CAN Sarah N. Wertheimer, MT Medy M. Yanos, ON, CAN
Top 10 PGPV 1. 2. 3. 4.
Vianey Alarcon,NE Ura & Betty Gingerich, WI Dave & Betty Blazic, KS Wilfredo Martinez Gonzalez & Dora Cortez, IA 5. Julie Moeller, CA 6. Rosemary Bell, MO 7. Jana Jones, TN 8. Ma De La Luz & Juan Fraire, GA 9. Rita & Ralph Taylor, IL 10. Faithe Michaels, GA
Additional Dr. Ted Plaque Winners
Jeffrey Annala & Paula Hofmann, MN Amy & Don Blaser, NE George & Jeanne Blevins, GA Kathy & Stephen Dever, IL Prescila & Marion Elsas, FL Enid & Will Glassgold, FL Jane & Jim Hallford, TX Rafaela Ortiz De Hernandez & Pio Hernandez, NE Mair Hill, IL Steve & Joyce Holthaus, IL Gay & Ken Lange, SD Tami & Jack Nystrom, MT Jim & Sandy Schaben, NE Eileen & James Tesch, MI
Master Plan Bonus Winners:
New Master Affiliates who sponsored a Master Affiliate and 3 new Distributors: Felipe & Roxana Alvarenga, AZ Vincent Banks, IN Harold Beede & Marann FerrantiBeede, NH Jael Gemina Bustamante & Carlos Ramirez, TX Donna Jones, MO Wilfredo Martinez Gonzalez & Dora Cortez, IA Terry Matheis, MO Evelyn Sherping, MN Summer Stilger, MT Jose Torres & Elizabeth Ramirez, TX New Master Affiliates who sponsored a Master Affiliate: Patricia Anne Abele, NH Ma Angeles & Jose Aguilar, NE Dorothy Apeland, IN Rhonda Berg, MN Marina Brinkman, SC Kristien Broussard, FL Jason & Kristina Brown, NE Shirley & Willis Brown, SC Kenneth & Beulah Byler, MO Joseph Chandy, NY Cami & Robert Decoster, KS Janice Drew, CO Carolyn Droddy, LA Ben & Rosa English, SC Keisha & Curtis Garvin, GA Sandra Goodman, CA Nicole & James Haas, AZ Erin Hallford, TX Margaret & Jerome Hand, AZ Shawn Hanners, ME Helen Hanson, FL Maria Hitateguy, MN Louveina Hopkins, SC Arthur & Arlene Hostetler, AR Norma Howe, PA Cherry Johnston, AZ Martha & Franklin Montgomery, AL Bernice Mark, AZ Jennifer Mielke, GA Ismael & Arlin Navarrete, GA Tyrone & Nancy Negroni, VA Lora Ott, PA Alison Rand, AZ Mandy Richards, GA Tom & Karen Riggle, MN Patty & Terry Rottet, IN Carolina Salaises & Juan Mena, GA Maria Elena & Hilario Salaises, GA Judy Sansone, NV Toby & Marcia Schrock, IL Emilia Sotelo, TX Natalie Swann, MI Terrie Weakly, CO Michelle & Daniel Wesbrook, VA Shelley Whittle, NV Jocelyn Williams, AK John & Alma Yoder, WI
New Master Affiliates who sponsored 3 Distributors: Ann Arcos & Bernardo Gonzalez, IA Lauren Betts, MI Desmond Campbell, IL Mike Christie, MT Robert Collins Cona, FL Irene Corona, TX Felicia Etuke, NJ Celeste & Erik Goetz, UT Angela Harris, CO Richard Haselton & Betty Rodriguez, Puerto Rico Katherine & Chad Ijames, NM Carol Katterheinrich, OH Sally Lewis, AZ Felicia Marshall, NV Gaylynn & Ryan Mauss, UT Enedina Cruz Mendoza & Eleazar Ramirez, CA Jamie & Scott Owens, IL Dennis & Diane Riedmaier, OH Mary Sawatzki, KS Heather & Frank Shourds, NV Philip & Joan Stoll, MN Adrienne & James Strubank, MI Eva Wallace, FL Amy & Jason Wilkinson, MI
Canada Top 5 PGPV 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Gary Nurse, ON Laura Lynn & Gary Martin, ON Florence & Elo Sauder, ON Lily & Donald Taylor, ON Keturah Hiebert, ON
Canada Master Plan Promotion
Helena & Gerhard Braun, ON Laura & Mark Jantzi, ON
Top Sponsoring Distributors
1. D’ann & Donn Hayes, CA Ura & Betty Gingerich, WI Wilfredo Martinez Gonzalez & Dora Cortez, IA (tied) 4. Amy & Don Blaser, NE Rosemary Freemyer, MT Tracee Randall, GA Edith & Jim Maxwell, MO Sally Lewis, AZ Gaylynn & Ryan Mauss, UT (tied) 10. Mervyn Vidad, CA Rita & Ralph Taylor, FL Alicia & Gustavo Gutierrez, CA Leon & Ann Page, DC Darla & DonaldSieverding, IA Eduardo & Lourdes Duran, TX John Petersen, WI Lolo Munoz, IA Shannon Malmin, MT
Top Ten States California Illinois Kansas Texas Michigan Missouri Nebraska Ohio Florida Georgia
US/Canada April 2010 Silver Ambassadors Betty & David Blazic, KS
New Entering as Bronze Ambassadors Tom & Carolyn Sneath, MO
Ambassadors
Vernon & Fannie Kinsinger, MO
Master Director
Vianey Alarcon, NE Tony & Theresa Chandler, MD Jovita & Alfredo Colima, NE Gwen & Gene Goodsell, VA
Key Director
Luz & Fernando Adame, NE Maria Adame, NE Julia Enders, CO Elaine & John Englert, IN Kristen & Paul Fagala, TX Cheryl & Loren Hyde, TX Veronica McCarthy, IL Mickie Tanesky, IN Veronica Vanegas & Alfredo Montoya, AZ
Directors
Patricia Anne Abele, NH Ma Angeles & Jose M. Aguilar, NE Meghan & Matthew Allen, KS Jeffrey R. Annala & Paula J. Hofmann, MN Dorothy E. Apeland, IN Renee D. & Roger D. Atwood, IL Vincent C. Banks, IN Timothy K. & Kimberly A. Beauprez, WY Harold Beede & Marann FerrantiBeede, NH Rhonda Berg, MN Kirsten Broussard, FL Jason L. & Kristina J. Brown, NE Joane E. Burke-Sherman, MA Kenneth E. & Beulah A. Byler, MO Joseph Chandy, NY Candee S. & Todd J. Cloos, SD Susan Cocanour, UT Sally A. & Terry Cover, PA Nelda A. Cox, OK
Cami & Robert Decoster, KS Gregory A. & Maria P. Dehart, AK Janice Drew, CO Carolyn K. Droddy, LA Eduardo J. & Lourdes Duran, TX Helena & Jacob Friesen, ON, CAN Keisa A. & Curtis Garvin, GA Ura L. & Betty D. Gingerich, WI Sandra L. Glab, IL Sandra Goodman, CA Concepcion Gutierrez, GA Nicole D. & James H. Haas II, AZ Erin S. Hallford, TX Margaret & Jerome Hand, AZ Shawn G. Hanners, ME Helen Hanson, FL Jeanie Helland, WA Peter M. & Amy S. Hemingway, VA Maria I. Hitateguy, MN Arthur R. & Arlene R. Hostetler, AR Norma L. Howe, PA Charlotte H. Irish, MT Margarita C. Jimenez, IA Cherry Johnston, AZ Donna F. Jones, MO Carol J. Katterheinrich, OH Bernice E. Mark, AZ Nicolas & Lulu V. Martinez, OK Terri Matheis, MO Wanda G. & Howard J. Meier, NE Faithe Michaels, GA Jennifer Mielke, GA Martha Jane & Franklin Lamar Montgomery, AL Sheldon Morrell, ME Lorraine Mullen, CA Ismael & Arlin Navarrete, GA Tyrone & Nancy N. Negroni, VA Rita Y. & Charles L. Nieman, PA Walden R. & Ruth A. Peterson, KS Phyllis K. & Ron D. Pitts, KS Alison Rand, AZ Mary Reak, MN Mandy Richards, GA Tom & Karen Riggle, MN Patty K. & Terry L. Rottet, IN Carolina Salaises & Juan Mena, GA Maria Elena & Hilario Salaises, GA Evelyn Scherping, MN Toby P. & Marcia J. Schrock, IL Diane L. & Randall J. Schweer, SD Clara E. Sisney, CA Gary L. Siverson, ND Summer J. Stilger, MT Simeon Z. & Mollie H. Stoltzfus, MD Natalie A. Swann, MI Lily & Donald Taylor, ON Terrie Weakly, CO Ginger A. Weibell, UT Michelle A. & Daniel R. Wesbrook, VA Shelley K. Whittle, NV Grace Wielich, IL Janet M. Williams, TX Jocelyn M. Williams, AK Celeste M. & Douglas E. Wilson, NE Larry G. & Karen L. Woodman, CA John I. & Alma L. Yoder, WI
Top 10 PGPV
1. Maria Adame, NE* 2. Crismon & Vivienne Lewis, OR* 3. Brian & Sheila Kruis, NM 4. Chuck & Maggie Rexford, SC 5. Luz & Fernando Adame, NE 6. Ura & Betty Gingerich, OH 7. Annette & David Wells, CAN 8. Emmy Mitchell, NY 9. John & Clarissa Walker, MT 10. Wendy & Greg Danskin, CA * denotes Dr. Ted Humanitarian Award winners Places 1 – 7 are Dr. Ted Plaque winners
Master Plan Bonus Winners:
New Master Affiliates who have sponsored a new Master Affiliate and 3 new Distributors: Luz & Fernando Adame, NE Maria Adame, NE John & Anna Fisher, PA Rudy Hostetler, MD Jackie Juarez, NE Shannon & Nicole Linhardt, MO Teresa Paris, AZ Peter & Joy Raymond, NM Susan Whitehouse, CA New Master Affiliates who have sponsored a new Master Affiliate: Scott Baylard, GA Joyce Betita, OR Kevin & Virginia Blevins, VA Janet Burkhardt, SD Tonia Conner, ME Dick & Bev Curley, NY Jane & Donald Czerwonka, MN Carolyn Joyce & Tom Dial, SD Alta & Gerald Davis, OH Daniel & Brandie Derusha, OK Cindy Dillard, AK Julie Dilts, CA June Englert, NH Nora Hernandez, IA Paul & Phyllis Hull, MI John Hurst, PA Beth Jackson, IA Linda & Aaron Mitchell, IN Jacquelyn Nornberg, MN Clara Ponce de Solis, GA Laura Ramos, TX Magali Salgado & Jose Arcos, NE Gilbert & Patricia Seddon, FL Frank & Norma Searles, FL Regina Simony, MI Donald Smith, OR Nora Soria & Eliazar Baltazar, TX Scott Sutton, MO Jacob & Saloma Swartzentruber, OH Brenda Thompson, NY Jill Wagner, IN Viola Yount, CO Maria Zielinska, IL
New Master Affiliates who have sponsored 3 new Distributors: Dorothy Apeland, IN Donald & Rosemary Bentley, AZ Claudia Diaz, AZ Margaret & Jerome Hand, AZ David & Alison Kocaj, NJ Lainee Meis, MT Tom & Karen Riggle, MN Kimberly Searles, CA Rosalva Soria, TX
Canada Top 5 PGPV
1. Annette & David Wells, ON 2. Helena & Gerhard Braun, ON 3. Helena & Jacob Friesen, ON 4. Adrian & Nancy Bauman, ON 5. Orlan & Mary Martin, ON
Canada Master Plan Promotion Helena & Gerhard Braun, ON Ana Doerksen, ON
Top Sponsoring Distributors
1. Steven & Beverly Hannigan, SC 2. Jose Hernandez, TX John & Anna Fisher Jr, PA (tied) 4. Adrienne & James Strubank, MI Margaret & Jerome Hand, AZ (tied) 6. Helena Neufeld, ON, CAN Norma & Peter Carlozzi, CA Michelle & Donald Manseau Jr, NJ John & Eltie Wilding, UT Dr. Timothy & Elizabeth Hogan, OH Billy & Amy Manning Jr., TX Kristina Powell, GA Vincent Banks, IN Jorge Marles, CA Felipe & Roxana Alvarenga, AZ Mafalda Garcia, TX Donald & Rosemary Bentley, AZ Philip & Joan Stoll, MN Luz & Fernando Adame, NE Lainee Meis, MT Jackie Juarez, NE (tied)
Top Ten States California Illinois Texas Kansas Ohio Nebraska Arizona Michigan Missouri Florida
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