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Volume 4.1 January 2014
Founder’s Message EACH NEW YEAR brings a great sense of excitement and possibilities. Our minds are fixed on the things we can do, and our souls are filled with determination to accomplish what was once thought impossible. I love this attitude! Looking up and looking forward is really a tremendous way to live. When you walk, are you staring down at the ground, afraid to make eye contact with a passerby? During quiet times, do you beat yourself up over past mistakes? If you do, PLEASE STOP NOW. Look up and look forward! How high can you climb when you’re looking down? Who can you help when you’re looking back? You are far more influential and can do so much more good when you look up and look forward. This is the season held aside for ambitious goal setting. Dream big! Don’t let yourself or others tell you that something is impossible or that you can’t change. Don’t believe them. They are not speaking truth to you. These are people who want to drag you down into their box of negative influence. Don’t let them. Break out of that box and propel yourself into the life you want to live—a life without limits. The pathway to reaching goals can be painfully difficult at times; don’t let this stop you from setting and then pursuing very big goals. Instead, surround yourself with positive, happy people who believe in you and who will inspire you to keep going when times get tough. Remember, greatness requires sacrifice and determination. Make 2014 your year to realize your success and to see your dreams come true. Make it great by looking up and looking forward.
Good Times Changin’ Lives
EXOTIC ADVENTURES, CELEBRATIONS of a festive and colorful culture, experiencing the Seed to Seal® process, and forever changing lives: that’s what you get when you participate in the Young Living Master Leader Retreat.
In late November, Young Living leaders and highachieving members from around the world lived an unforgettable week in Ecuador. This year’s retreat featured a personal tour of the local Young Living farm with Young Living Founder and CEO D. Gary Young. Attendees were treated to a step-by-step look into how many of our precious botanicals—such as Eucalyptus Blue, Lemongrass, and Palo Santo—are grown and then distilled into Young Living’s pure, powerful essential oils. “Attending the Master Leader Retreat was so enlightening, encouraging, and inspiring,” said Platinum Karen Douglas. “Being able to participate in the action at the farm by packing down the Eucalyptus Blue in one distiller and then placing Oregano into another distiller was so great!” Capping off their Ecuadorian adventure, members spent a truly memorable day at the Young Living Academy. On their exclusive tour, members met with the students in their classrooms, were treated to special student presentations, and discussed with Gary Kendra Murrell and Karen Douglas particithe future of the pate in activities at the farm.
Tracy Griffiths with YL Academy students
school and its students. On this remarkable day, the group raised a monumental $36,000 in donations—funds that are critically needed to begin construction of a high school. Karen added, “Young Living is so much more than just oils. Being able to visit the academy and share such Rob Ridpath and Alina Piccone seemingly small gifts—pencils, pens, and just warm smiles—the children received these gifts with such joy. What a pleasure it was to be part of something so much bigger than myself. These children are so inspiring!” “The entire week was such a blast—the farm, the ATVs and Jet Skis, the trip to the beach were all great,” expressed Gold Rob Ridpath, who attended with his wife Alina. “But by far, the best part was our time at the academy meeting the children and really connecting with what Young Living is all about: making a difference in the lives of people everywhere.” Throughout the week, members enjoyed the beach, a relaxing spa day highlighted by Raindrop Technique® treatments, four-wheeling, jet skiing, and local excursions to markets and restaurants in the area. Attendees bonded with one another, enjoyed personal growth, and took in the sights and sounds of beautiful Ecuador. “We left Ecuador feeling very proud of our company, its leaders, its mission, and our place in it all,” said Rob. “It was a life-changing week, for sure!”
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Building A Future
Donations made during the Master Leader Retreat lead to groundbreaking of new YL high school. By Don Clair
Director, D. Gary Young Foundation
“SUCCESS IS MEASURED by obstacles overcome,” wrote Booker T. Washington; and by that thought alone, the D. Gary Young Foundation has had great success! In November, Young Living members visited the Young Living Academy in Ecuador during the Master Leader Retreat. This group of leaders listened to the children tell them how the school has changed their community and families and how it has given each student hope for the future. Even more, the children explained how much they need a high school. During the visit, a “cornerstone” was formed, and each leader contributed to a dream. When the day’s activity was completed, $36,000 was collected—enough funds to break ground for the new high school! Thank you to each of these wonderful leaders for embracing their ability to make a difference in the world. Throughout this great day, the leaders were entertained by the students and spent time with the children whom they had sponsored. It was a day of magic and wonder as each person was moved in a very special way. The kindness in the eyes of every child and Jill Young unites with a YL Academy the warmth of their desire to learn touched student. everyone. One member told me that saying goodbye to the child he sponsors was the most difficult thing he had ever done. If you would like to become a supporter of the new high school, please visit DGaryYoungFoundation.org. There you will have the opportunity to purchase bricks to help build the school, and your name will be placed on the wall of honor. The DGYF honors all those who support the vision of the Young Living Academy.
Crown Diamond!
CONGRATULATIONS!
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Gabriele Hauser MD and Markus Idl have reached the rank of Crown Diamond! Gabriele is the pioneer who, working closely with Gary, brought Young Living into Europe and in a team with Markus they are combining their strengths to powerfully share the message of Young Living with more and more people. Please join Young Living Europe and the rest of the Young Living family in congratulating Gabriele and Markus on this amazing success! It is great to see Gary’s vision of bringing essential oils into every home in the world coming true!
Brilliant news for business builders!:Since 1st October 2013, Distributors, Stars, Senior Stars, Executives, and future members can take part in the Europe Silver in Six (Si6) programme and receive the stunning Aroma Complete Collection for all their hard work! The programme rules can be found in the Virtual Office.
Visit your virtual office for programme rules!
February 2014 PROMOTIONS
Spend 195PV and receive a Jasmine 5ml A touch of romance!
Also known as the “queen of the night” and “moonlight of the grove”, Jasmine is obtained by absolute extraction of the flower. It is considered to be an essence rather than an essential oil. Jasmine has a warm, seductive fragrance and women have cherished the romantic scent for centuries. It also has uplifting properties and can improve mental accuracy and concentration when diffused. When used topically, Jasmine is beneficial for the skin.
When you spend 250PV you will also receive an additional 50 points towards 'Share to Win', the European Vacation Challenge. Be part of this milestone event, celebrating 20 years of Young Living at the 2014 International Grand Convention. Please refer to youngliving.com for more details.
10% OFF
Common Sense 5ml Code 309108 Discounted pricing: Whsl. Excl VAT £19.80 €23.40 PV27.00 No limit per customer/distributor. Offer does not apply to Essential Reward point redemption orders. PV reduced as well as price. Offer available in February 2014.
For all current promotions and terms and conditions please visit: youngliving.com This offer is only available in February 2014. Maximum of 1 qualifying order per member. While stocks last. Cannot be ordered with Essential Rewards points.
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* Due to rebrand transition product labels may vary.
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Young Living’s World News SOUTH EAST ASIA
We would like to thank all of those who attended the Malaysia Founders Meeting in December and for making the event a wonderful success! Leaders and members from Malaysia and other South East Asian nations; special guest speakers Connie McDanel, Jared Turner, and Matt French; and all guests from around the world were part of a crucial step toward Young Living’s global expansion and fulfilling Gary Young’s dream of bringing Young Living into every home. The next big event is the South East Asia Wellness Tour with special guest speaker Dr. Olivier Wenker, who will be talking about wellness with essential oils. This tour will coincide with the launch of NingXia Nitro™ and Slique™ Bars in late January.
JAPAN
The new year will kick off with Dr. Minke’s seven-city tour, held January 13–19. Dr. Minke will give presentations centered on family first aid with essential oils and a wellness approach to allergies. He will also share his story about surviving bone cancer while in college and later, lymphoma. One of his most important messages will focus on how daily dietary habits can make a difference for a healthier and longer life. During the tour, the new AromaBright™ Toothpaste will be available for presale prior to the official launch in February. In January, the newly reformulated Believe™ essential oil blend will arrive in Japan. Japanese members are anxiously looking forward to what is coming up next for Young Living!
EUROPE
The European market is looking forward to an exciting New Year tour covering 15 cities in six European countries. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about new product offerings, highly anticipated business tools, and informative presentations led by Marc Schreuder, Young Living’s vice president of research and formulations; the European corporate team; and local leaders! The eagerly anticipated dates for the Provence farm harvest have exhilarated Young Living oil enthusiasts around Europe, who are keen to discover the birthplace of Young Living, visit the home of the YL Provence collection, and discover the wonders of the surrounding area. Visit YLProvence.com for more information! The ongoing European IGC Vacation Challenge is a fantastic opportunity to have business-building efforts rewarded with a trip to the 2014 International Grand Convention and participate in special VIP activities throughout the week. With countless rank advancements, two new Diamonds, fantastic growth, and new sales records, 2013 was an extremely successful year for Young Living Europe. We are looking with great anticipation for more excitement in 2014!
AUSTRALIA
Young Living Australia is kicking off the new year by introducing the new Basic Starter Kit and five additional Essential Rewards kits! These include the Home, Beauty, Balance, Lifestyle, and Wellness kits. Young Living will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the International Grand Convention in June. To encourage Australian members to take part in the festivities, we have launched a new incentive. For more details, visit your Virtual Office.
CANADA
During these cold months, Young Living Canada has stayed hot, with a recordbreaking month in November. Our members continue to exceed all expectations, which leads the Young Living Global Headquarters staff to try to keep up with their staggering pace! We are looking forward to expanding our product offerings in the new year.
NEW STARTER KITS! NEW PRODUCTS! AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 1ST 2014 Also look out for NEW exciting Essential Rewards Kits! These amazing additions to our product range will provide you with tools which will help you to reach your personal and business goals on your way to more Wellness, Purpose and Abundance!
Upcoming Global Events Raindrop Technique February 8 Atlanta, GA
Discovering Nature’s Remedies January 25 Sacramento, CA February 8 Phoenix, AZ
Introductory Meetings January 9 Lehi, UT
January 13 Spokane, WA January 14 Portland, OR Riverside, CA (Spanish) January 15 San Diego, CA Sacramento, CA (Spanish) January 16 Las Vegas, NV January 23 St. George, UT San Antonio, TX (Spanish) February 1 Birmingham, AL Special NingXia Nitro meeting with Stevie Baggs, Jr. February 3 Vancouver, BC, CAN February 4 Houston, TX February 5 Austin, TX February 6 Dallas, TX Houston, TX (Spanish) February 18 Nashville, TX February 20 Tampa, FL (Spanish) February 21 New York, NY (Spanish)
Celebrate, discover, and get inspired to make your dreams a reality this June at our 20-year anniversary International Grand Convention!
Visit YoungLiving.com/Convention for all the details. The Essential Edge
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Recognition for December 2013 Congratulations to the following distributors on their recent leadership rank advancements:
Name
New Rank
Last Month Rank
DR. HAUSER & IDL GESBR. Crown Diamond Diamond DR. BERNADETTE SONNLEITNER Platinum Gold WERNER & TANJA TRAUPMANN Platinum Gold INGRID & HUBERT DEISINGER Gold Silver BARBARA CHRISTINA AHORN Silver Executive BARBARA FEIMUTH Silver Executive MARIE LOUISE BARTSCH Silver Executive BETTINA KNAFLIC Silver Executive KERSTIN BÖHM Silver Executive CLAUDIA RUSS Silver Executive SARKA DOMINOVA Silver Executive DITA EBROVA Silver Executive ERICH PRAUS Silver Executive CHARLOTTE FARRELL Silver Executive BIRGIT MK FULLER Silver Executive GERTRUD WEISS Silver Executive CHARLOTTE HAMMERL Silver Executive MATHILDE HELM Silver Executive HERZENSFLUSS INSTITUT Silver Executive KIRSI ELINA HUMALAJOKI Silver Executive INGRID PLAESKEN Silver Executive JONATHAN PIEKNIK Silver Executive MARIA KAGEAKI Silver Executive NATURHEILPRAXIS Silver Executive KRÖGER NINA Silver Executive RENE LEITNER Silver Executive DORIS SCHLOEGEL Silver Executive CORNELIA TRIMMEL Silver Executive MANUELA BAUERNFEIND Executive Senior Star KARIN BERNHARDT Executive Senior Star MARIANNE BIRGMANN Executive Senior Star CHRISTIAN KNAFLIC Executive Senior Star DORIS RIEGLER Executive Senior Star ELISABETH PICHLER Executive Senior Star HENRIETA GALATOVÁ Executive Star EVA HADERER Executive Senior Star BRITTA HILDEBRANDT Executive Senior Star BRIGITA HOLZER Executive Senior Star IN FARBE LEBEN Executive Senior Star GUDRUN INGOLFSDOTTIR Executive Senior Star JOHANNA LEITNER Executive Senior Star JONAS ELIA JÄGGI Executive Senior Star JANA KAFRDOVÁ Executive Star SABINE KOLLEGGER Executive Senior Star MARGIT SEIRLEHNER Executive Senior Star MICHAELA MITTENDORFER Executive Senior Star EVELIN MUHM Executive Senior Star ILSE NEUBAUER Executive Senior Star OLGA IVANOVA Executive Senior Star HELGA PESCHEK Executive Senior Star PETRA NEUNINGER Executive Senior Star INGEBORG RAMSEBNER Executive Senior Star SILVIA RAPPERSTORFER Executive Senior Star SABINE RAUTER Executive Senior Star RENACC Executive Senior Star MARTINA SCHARINGER Executive Senior Star SHERIN MILANA SIMO Executive Senior Star ANJA MARIA SIVULA Executive Senior Star STUDIOLIVIA Executive Senior Star TARA-CONSULTING UG Executive Senior Star PATRIK VECERA Executive Senior Star JAROSLAVA VOMÁČKOVÁ Executive Senior Star PETRA WALTER Executive Senior Star MARIA WEIHS Executive Senior Star
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Looking for an extra incentive to grow your business? In our 2014 European IGC Vacation Challenge, not only will your business-building efforts bring you greater wellness, purpose, and abundance, but you will also earn the opportunity to win your way to the International Grand Convention 2014, Salt Lake City, Utah, participate in special European VIP activities AND spend exclusive time with our founder D. Gary Young! Young Living Europe is giving you the chance to come and celebrate 20 years young at the International Grand Convention 2014 and to be part of this amazing milestone! There are 5 ways to earn your place on this once in a lifetime opportunity: You must earn a minimum of 1,000 points during the promotion period to qualify to attend the 2014 European IGC vacation challenge. Earning the point minimum, however, does not guarantee a spot, as only the 50 highest total point earners will win a prize. You can qualify with any combination of points. Go to youngliving.com to find out more! PRIZE CATEGORIES
1st
Business class flights Executive accommodation for two +
€1000 prize money
2nd - 5th Economy Comfort flights Executive accommodation for two +
€500 prize money
6th -10th Standard Flights accommodation for two 11th - 30th €500 travel voucher accommodation
for two
31st - 50th Accommodation for two All qualifying members will receive free convention passes for two and be invited to take part in exclusive European activities.
NEW YEAR TOUR 2014 We are excited about our upcoming New Year Tour 2014! Join us in one of several venues across Europe when we announce and present exciting new offerings in Europe, such as... .. the new Starter Kits – an immersive, interactive introduction to Young Living and essential oils! The new kits are designed to provide all the product knowledge and educational tools a new Distributor needs to understand and share the message of Wellness, Purpose, and Abundance. The beautiful kits come with helpful new brochures which will help support you growing your Young Living business. Join us as we unwrap these kits together and guide you through the new Young Living experience! ... new key supplements – These are some of Gary’s absolute favourites and we are thrilled to be able to offer them soon! If you want to hear the latest news about exciting additions to our nutritional product range, make sure to reserve your seat now! These wonderful offerings will help support a healthy lifestyle and offer an abundance of benefits to you and your family. Check youngliving.com for more information on dates, venues, and registration!