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LEO LIU & ANNIE CHEN
FOUNDERS DOUBLE DIAMONDS
THE VOLUNTEER
SPIRIT
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letter: Doug & Steve Volunteer 2015
AT AMWAY, HELPING PEOPLE
LIVE BETTER LIVES HAS
BEEN OUR FOCUS SINCE
THE START. Giving back
to the communities where
we work and live is what
we’re all about. Whether it’s
Amway World Headquarters
supporting local efforts in West
Michigan or IBOs volunteering
time and talent in their own
communities, we’re proud of
our steadfast commitment to
those in need around the world.
Achievement Levels
Founders Crown
Ambassador
Founders
Crown
Crown
Ambassador
Crown
Founders Triple
Diamond
Triple
Diamond
Founders Double
Diamond
Diamond
Founders
Diamond
Executive
Diamond
Double
Diamond
Founders Executive
Diamond
When we hear stories of your
generosity and dedication,
like those shared in this
magazine, we are in awe.
Your leadership in bringing
people together from diverse
backgrounds for a common
goal shines in the volunteer
world. Creativity, motivation,
and passion like yours is of
tremendous value to schools,
shelters, charities, and
countless other organizations.
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Over the years, we’ve found
it exciting to witness the
impact your volunteered time,
talent, and skills have on
others – and the favorable
effect it has on each of you.
Many of you have said it
gives your lives meaning,
brings you happiness, and
provides purpose in your
lives. You are proof that
helping others live better lives
helps you to do the same.
We are proud and grateful
for your enormous
contributions. Thank you
for being such an important
part of the Amway family.
Founders
Emerald
Emerald
Founders
Sapphire
President
Doug DeVos
Sapphire
Founders
Ruby
Ruby
Founders
Platinum
Platinum
Silver
Producer
@
Gold
Producer
Learn more about recognition levels. Log in to amway.com and search: leadership pin levels.
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Chairman
Steve Van Andel
You are
proof that
helping
others live
better lives
helps you
to do the
same.
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CONTENTS
Volunteerism
Reaches New Heights
IBOs and Amway employees
raise awareness and support for
families living with disabilities in
Easter Seals™† fundraising events.
The Journey
to Founders
Double Diamond
Leo Liu and Annie Chen share
their Amway success stories and
offer a glimpse into their truly
remarkable lives.
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IBOs Making a
Real Difference
Rosemarie Perry 16
Michael Fisher 18
Kim Hall 20
Pierre Lapointe 22
Bob and Patrice Martin 24
no limits to
success
Founders Emeralds Sharron
and David Coley spread their
mentoring spirit during a
visit to Grand Rapids.
Achievement Levels
2
The Letter
3
The Journey to
Founders Double Diamond
6
Volunteer Spirit
12
Amway & IBOs Give Back
14
Rosemarie Perry
16
Michael Fisher
18
Kim Hall
20
Pierre Lapointe
22
Bob and Patrice Martin
24
Walk With Me Events
26
Drop Zone Fundraiser
30
NYC Power of Hope Gala
32
Easter Seals Puerto Rico
34
Habitat for Humanity
36
U.S. Dream Academy
38
IBOAI®
40
Hero Awards
41
Sharron and David Coley
42
The Founders Memorial
Scholarship Program
46
New Emeralds
50
New Sapphires 56
New Platinums
56
New Gold Producers and
Silver Producers
58
Events Calendar
60
Fast Track Program 62
The Last Word63
42
†Easter Seals™ is a trademark of Easter Seals, Inc.
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Volunteer 2015 Leo Liu & Annie Chen
Leo Liu & Annie Chen
幸福 Lasting
Happiness
FOUNDERS DOUBLE DIAMOND
in Life, Family, and Business
“Happiness.” That’s how Annie Chen and Leo Liu
describe their feelings on qualifying for Amway
Founders Double Diamond. This seems understated
given the great success of their Amway™ business.
But the Chinese language has several words to
describe happiness. Xingfu, 幸福 is the highest level
of happiness. It means “fortunate, blessed, a complete
and lasting happiness in life, family, and business.” >
Celebration
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THEIR SUCCESS DID NOT COME
EASILY, and both experienced
hardship and sacrifices before they
developed their Amway™ business.
They came to the United States with
little understanding of the language
or culture, but with a strong vision
that they could and would have a
better life. Annie came to the U.S.
in 1989. “It was more difficult than
I expected,” she said. She started
in sales, then ran a restaurant
business “out of necessity.”
“Hardship is better than
complacency,” Leo said. He spent
time in the military and learned that
hardship is a normal part of life. “You
must sacrifice for success. Others may
see hardship as difficult, but I see it
as paying a price, not hardship.”
ANNIE FIRST HEARD ABOUT
AMWAY AFTER a neighbor
suggested a Nutrilite™ kids
supplement for her daughter
Christina – the Nutrilite® Kids
MultiTarts® Chewable Multivitamin/
Multimineral Supplement.
Annie was so impressed with the
children’s supplement that she
ordered more products. “I replaced
all my home-care products as well
as my skincare and makeup with
Amway™ products,” Annie said.
Her neighbor saw Annie’s enthusiasm
for Amway™ products. “‘Annie,
behind the products is something
better,’ my neighbor told me, and
I could see the value right away,”
Annie said. “My goal was not to
be a rich restaurant owner but to
become a Diamond at Amway!”
Annie embraced the business, carrying
door-openers like Glister® Refresher
Spray and Nutrilite® Vitamin C
ANNIE FOUND MORE THAN GREAT
PRODUCTS and a better
way to earn money with her new
business. She found Leo, too. They
met at an Amway meeting. In Leo,
Annie saw character, kindness,
and leadership. Likewise, Leo was
drawn to Annie’s kindness and
courage, as well as her beauty.
ANNIE AND LEO’S WILLINGNESS
TO WORK HARD AND MAKE
SACRIFICES certainly influenced
their children’s lives. Son Roger, an
IBO with a growing business, married
his wife, Victoria, this spring, and
will soon finish medical school. Their
daughter, Christina, graduated from
college in May and is also an IBO. Leo
says each does well at maintaining a
good balance between the business
and pursuing his or her own path.
In 1995 the couple married,
becoming business partners as well
as life partners. In the mid-1990s, the
Chinese market opened up for
Amway. Annie and Leo, who
had both emigrated from China,
seized the opportunity to build an
international business. Together,
they quickly reached Diamond
in China and Emerald in the
U.S., continuing their journey to
Founders Double Diamond.
“Their world is different from ours,”
Leo said. “We started from very little,
but they did not.” That fact is not
forgotten by their children. “They
sacrificed so we wouldn’t,” Roger
said. “It made a great impression
on my sister and me to watch them
build this business, while helping
others and being exposed to such
inspiring people,” he continued. “I
feel very fortunate to have grown up
in this business,” added Christina. >
everywhere. “These products can be
shared with anyone,” she explained.
President of Amway Doug DeVos gives Leo Liu and Annie Chen a warm welcome
upon their arrival to Amway headquarters for their Double Diamond Celebration,
an event held to honor their achievements.
“Hardship is better than
complacency. You must
sacrifice for success.” – Leo
(from left) Daughter-in-law Victoria, Annie,
son Roger, Leo, and daughter Christina
The importance of giving
Among the several charitable
organizations Annie and Leo
support, one is especially close to
their heart: The Promise Society,
a group that supports health and
humanitarian efforts. It came out
of son Roger’s work with American
Cancer Society™ Asian Initiatives.
“Roger started The Promise Society
with other young people,” Annie
explained. “In high school, he
volunteered for ACS and researched
how smoking negatively affects
the human lung. Now he is on the
Board. We fully support his work in
raising young people’s awareness
about health issues.”
“We provide encouragement and
funding as well as participation,”
Leo said.
Additionally, Annie and Leo support
Amway’s charitable initiatives in the
U.S. as well as the charity work led
by Amway China.
“Receiving is good but giving is
better,” Leo said. “It makes you
fulfilled. Giving elevates a human’s
soul and reflects a need of the
human heart. Helping others is the
same as helping yourself.”
“It makes the world a better place if
everyone gives,” Annie said.
Leo Liu, Annie Chen, and family learn
directly from Amway Research and
Development during their Double
Diamond Celebration visit in Ada.
†American Cancer Society™ is a trademark of American Cancer Society, Inc.
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OF COURSE, NO SUCCESSFUL IBO
JOURNEY is complete without rewards,
and Annie and Leo have earned their
share. The couple has enjoyed extensive
travel around the world, from New
Platinum Conference to Diamond Club
to North American Growth Council.
Annie relishes the freedom their
Amway™ business provides her to spend
time with Leo and the kids, as well
as to pursue activities like swimming,
table tennis, and travel. Leo loves
traveling too, as well as classical music
and making his family happy. “If my
family is happy, I am happy,” he said.
Outstanding
opportunities
When asked how the couple
has stayed focused and
motivated for 20 years, Leo
challenged the assumption that
two decades is a long time.
“Twenty years is really short,”
he said. “We see other couples
who have had an Amway
business for 20, 30, 40, even
50 years. We’re in our 50s,
and we remember when our
parents, who are now in their
80s, were in their 50s.”
Annie and Leo faced their
share of distractions but never
doubted that Amway is a
fantastic business. “We have
seen others give up halfway
through. The results we’ve
achieved show that our belief
was right.” They continue to
set high goals for themselves
and have no doubts about their
ability to reach higher levels.
The love and respect Annie and Leo
share with each other is evident in the
praise they give each other. “Leo has
done an excellent job as an entrepreneur,”
Annie said. “Our journey as husband
and wife has been truly joyful.”
“Annie is quite humble,” Leo
responded with loving gentleness. “She
gives so many compliments to me.”
THE COUPLE’S SUCCESS IS ROOTED
in their backgrounds, continuous
education, and willingness to sacrifice.
Leo said his previous sales experience
helped, but it was not the most
important factor in building their
business. “A dream and the Amway
opportunity are the two most important
things for success,” said Leo. He
explained that some people dream
of becoming president, a business
leader, the pride of their parents,
or the hero of their wife. “Different
dreams will yield different results.”
“So many of our dreams have been
realized,” Annie said. “This dream
allowed us to spend time with our
children and watch them grow up.
We have the ability to love and care
for our parents, provide a good
education for our children, and
enjoy a wonderful relationship with
each other.” Leo added, “We have
hope and our life is full of color.”
Another facet of the couple’s success
is their continuous desire to keep
learning. “Growth is more important
than success,” Leo said. “Over the
last 20 years we paid attention to our
personal education. We’ve read many
speeches and books by successful
people.” This education has helped
them every step of the way to becoming
Founders Double Diamond.
Annie and Leo credit the late Founders
Crown Ambassador Bill Britt, their
upline mentor, with words that have
guided them to success: “There are
many problems in life. If you can be a
problem solver you can be victorious.”
“To be a good leader and to have
hope for the future, several things are
important, including a goal, a direction,
and an aim,” said Leo. Trustworthiness
is also important. This is built through
your care for others, your loving
heart, and tolerance for others.”
Annie noted that while Leo is the
primary leader in their business, their
business is a true partnership based
on understanding. She takes pride in
her supportive role that allows her
to help other IBOs with issues or
conflicts. Like Leo, she believes “it’s
important to have a plan and stay
focused” but always remembers “this
business is caring about other people.”
“I am a simple woman. If I can do
it, you can do it too,” Annie said. “If
you continue to believe in yourself,
the company, your group, and your
upline, you can achieve success too.”
LEO ENCOURAGES YOUNG PEOPLE
to become aware of and cherish the
resources they have so they can create
the life of their dreams. They are very
aware of the legacy they are sharing.
On a recent visit to Amway World
Headquarters, Annie and Leo asked
to have their photos taken beside the
portraits of Amway founders Rich
DeVos and Jay Van Andel. “It’s the
vision and hard work of these men
that has given such freedom and
opportunity to others,” Leo said.
Clearly, Annie and Leo have set a
good example for their children and
downline IBOs. Their caring for others,
commitment to the Amway business,
and persistent work is evident in their
achievement of reaching Founders
Double Diamond. If the past is evidence,
they can achieve even greater success
and Xingfu in the years to come. ■
“Our journey as husband and
wife has been truly joyful.” – Annie
The average monthly Gross Income for “active” IBOs was USD $183 (in the U.S.)/CAD $206 (in Canada).
Approximately 53% of IBOs in the U.S., and 49% of IBOs in Canada, were “active.”
IBOs were considered “active” in months in 2013 when they attempted to make a retail sale,
or presented the Amway Independent Business Owner Compensation Plan (IBO Compensation
Plan), or received bonus money, or attended an Amway or IBO meeting. If someone sustained
that level of activity every month for a whole year, their annualized Gross Income would be
$2,196 (U.S.)/$2,472 (Canada). Of course, not every IBO chooses to be active every month.
“Gross Income” means the amount received from retail sales, minus the cost of goods sold, plus
monthly bonuses and cash incentives. It excludes all annual bonuses and cash incentives, and
all non-cash awards, which may be significant. There may also be significant business expenses,
mostly discretionary, that may be greater in relation to income in the first years of operation. For
the purposes of the calculation in Canada, individuals who were IBOs for less than the entire
year in 2013 were excluded.
The IBO Compensation Plan offers monthly and annual bonuses that IBOs can earn in accordance
with their contract with Amway. IBOs also may qualify for the Amway “Growth Incentives Program
(GI Program), a collection of discretionary programs separate from the IBO Compensation Plan
and that can vary from year to year. IBO eligibility for the GI Program is at Amway’s discretion.
The GI Program is available only to IBOs whose conduct demonstrates high ethical and business
standards aligned with the goals and objectives of Amway and its related businesses.
Following are approximate percentages of IBOs in North America who achieved the illustrated levels of success in the IBO Fiscal Year ending August 31, 2014:
Founders Double Diamond 0.0146%, New Platinum conference; 0.19%, Diamond Club; 0.05%; North American Growth Council; 0.01%.
For more details on qualifying for the GI Program and other requirements, see information on Amway.com or contact Amway Sales. Before registering as an IBO,
individuals should read and understand the Amway™ Business Overview Brochure, which contains important information for those interested in becoming IBOs.
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Volunteer Spirit
Amway Independent Business owners make a difference in
people’s lives every day by volunteering in their communities.
They give their time, money, and resources. They share their
success, giving hope and enriching the lives of many.
Amway &IBOs
Give Back
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CHILDREN
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– IBOs Eric and Morgan Filler
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Volunteering brings hope to families who
would otherwise feel alone. And to touch
the life of another human being through
volunteering is a most rewarding experience.
”
– IBO Arlene Simeone
*
Making a difference in people’s lives and business
building go hand in hand. I can make a difference.
We can make a difference in our community
and our world. It is the Power of One.
– IBO Patrice Martin
“
We understand
that we were
given special
talents and gifts
for a reason: to
share them with
the world.
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The Volunteer Spirit Volunteer 2015
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“
Volunteering allows
us the opportunity
to give to others.
When we serve and
share ourselves, we
receive the blessing of
joy and reward.
– IBO Allison Vacher
”
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ROSEMARIE PERRY
Recipe
for
Hope
National Volunteer
Week Winner
Visit amway.net/volunteer-2015
for more information.
It’s a way to give back – and use her
culinary skills. “I’ve been cooking for other
people my whole life,” says Rosemarie.
ROSEMARIE PERRY STARTED COOKING
AT AGE 10, WHEN SHE BAKED HER FIRST
CAKE. Her lifelong love of cooking, plus her
own experience, motivates the Harpswell,
Maine, IBO to contribute her time and talent
in meaningful ways at local food pantries.
She was a single mother of two, struggling
to make ends meet, and got help for a short
time from a food pantry. Her life became
more stable, and she remarried and had
two more children. But she remembers
that time of need, and now works in the
soup kitchen and the food bank of the
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program and
teaches in the Cooking Matters®† Program
of the Good Shepherd Food Bank.
In her classes, she shows food pantry
clients how to prepare nutritious meals
for $4 or less. “Society has changed,
really going healthy. Now we are actually
getting fresh vegetables, and clients
don’t know what they are, never mind
how to cook them. I teach them not only
how to spread their budget, but how to
use products that they’re not used to.”
And giving runs in the family. Two of her
grandchildren, ages 9 and 7, work with her
in the soup kitchens, cooking, serving,
and prepping the meals. At a Cooking
Matters® event, they met celebrity chef
Jason Roberts, and the children raised
more than $250 for Roberts’ 300-mile bike
“That moment when you know
you’ve touched someone’s heart
with something that you might have
said or done. … That’s what makes
volunteering so worthy to me.”
– Rosemarie
ride for Chefs Cycle®†. The event supports No
Kid Hungry®†, which works to end childhood
hunger in America by connecting kids in need
with nutritious food. “It’s been so nice to be
able to teach them how important it is to give
back to their community,” says Rosemarie.
This volunteer work makes Rosemarie feel
“humbled, valued and appreciated.”
It’s also helped her as an IBO. “It’s made me
realize that every person sees themselves
differently, and people need to be built up
and believe in themselves before they begin
a business, especially one like ours that’s
built on relationships with other people.”
The lessons learned run even deeper
for Rosemarie. “I’ve learned to never
prejudge anyone. We are all human, and
we are responsible for where we are and
the choices that we make. Our initial
journey is important because it’s brought
us to where we are, but our choices can
change. We can make different, better
choices to change where we’re going.”
And to Rosemarie, the benefits are so
many. The most important one to her,
though, “is that moment when you know
you’ve touched someone’s heart with
something that you might have said or done.
Maybe even with just a smile. That’s what
makes volunteering so worthy to me. Just
knowing that I can touch some lives.”
To learn more, visit the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention
Program (mchpp.org), the Cooking Matters Program of
the Good Shepherd Food Bank (gsfb.org),
and No Kid Hungry (nokidhungry.org)
†Cooking Matters, Chefs Cycle, and No Kid Hungry are registered trademarks of Share Our Strength.
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MICHAEL FISHER
Growing Food, Hope,
and Community
National Volunteer
Week Winner
“You just have to
step right in and
roll up your sleeves
and get involved.”
– Michael
many ask if we need help. I say, sure,
get in here and get your hands dirty. We
talk and introduce ourselves and we form
relationships and partnerships while at
the same time we are creating change.”
IT ALL STARTED WHEN MICHAEL
FISHER’S WIFE, LEEVONES, ANNOUNCED
ONE MORNING THAT THEY WERE
PLANTING A GARDEN IN THEIR MOBILE,
ALABAMA, HOME. Their 100-by-50foot garden produced a bumper crop
of collard greens. Then they planted a
garden at their church, this one 150
by 75 feet, and again, a success.
Michael just kept going. He organized more
than 150 volunteers to clean a one-acre
lot that had become a dumping ground for
cars, refrigerators, and tires, and the scene
of several violent crimes. Now, the Trinity
Gardens neighborhood plot in Mobile is a
rich garden filled with plants of all kinds,
and Michael’s mission for healthy food, and
a healthy community, continues to grow.
“I have a relationship with the community,”
says Michael. “They see us working, and
Michael admits he knew nothing about
farming when he started. But his
garden project attracted the attention
of the Alabama State Commissioner of
Agriculture and Industry, who assigned
one of the state’s top agriculturalists
and irrigation specialists to meet
weekly with Michael to plan the garden.
Michael also drove throughout Alabama,
meeting with more than 10 farmers,
to learn about planting. And now the
garden thrives with potatoes, peppers,
tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, eggplant,
beans, peas, okra, corn, and more.
Nutrition is important to Michael. In fact,
healthy living in general is more important
to him than most, as Michael has chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He
was recently told that he would not need
to see his pulmonologist for another year.
He attributes his improved health to
the garden. “It’s making me healthy.
I’m outside, breathing fresh air, bending
gives them the opportunity to come and talk
to an adult man about gardening, and he
gives them an opportunity to talk about other
things as well, to give them suggestions
about how to deal with things in life.”
over, bending down and stretching, pulling
grass and weeds. I’m exercising.”
Trinity Gardens is a low-income area in
which 90% of the households are led
by women. But the garden’s impact is
greater than everyone’s improved diet.
“My husband is very modest about what
he’s done,” says Leevones. “This has taught
us to share ourselves and our time and our
talent, especially with the young men who
don’t have any kind of father figure. This
Michael also works with the Bay Area
Women’s Coalition (bawc.us), other
Trinity Gardens residents, two of their
eight children, and seven of their 25
grandchildren to teach the neighborhood’s
children how to grow their own fresh fruit
and vegetables in their own gardens
at their local elementary schools.
Michael sees the gardening connected
to being a successful IBO. “As an IBO
you have to do the same thing. Show
the Amway IBO Compensation Plan,
and share the opportunity with people.
You just have to step right in and roll
up your sleeves and get involved.”
To learn more, visit Mobile, Alabama’s Trinity
Gardens Facebook page and the Bay Area
Women’s Coalition website (bawc.us)
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KIM HALL
Honoring those
who Served
“I have always respected our
military, but that intensified
when I attended my very first
World Wide Dream Builders
Free Enterprise Days.”
National Volunteer
Week Winner
20,000 WWII veterans living in the Chicago
area, and Honor Flight® Chicago has
sponsored more than 60 flights since 2008.
LIKE MANY AMERICANS, KIM HALL FEELS
DEEP APPRECIATION FOR VETERANS.
Through Honor Flight®† Chicago, the St. John,
Indiana, IBO can now show those men and
women just what their sacrifices mean to her.
“I have always respected our military,”
Kim says, “but that intensified when I
attended my very first World Wide Dream
Builders Free Enterprise Days (which
honors the military, along with firefighters
and police officers, for serving and
protecting us). I knew then that I had
to find a way to show my gratitude.”
Kim found that way through Honor Flight®
Chicago, an organization that pays tribute
to World War II veterans through Days of
Remembrance, expenses-paid trips to
Washington, D.C., where the veterans tour
memorial sites and receive the recognition
they deserve. There are an estimated
The vets, whose average age is 90,
are flown to the capital with everything
needed to make their flights and day
in D.C. as comfortable and convenient
as possible. Volunteers send off
the veterans in grand style or act as
personal “guardians” for the day.
Kim participates in the 3:30 a.m. sendoff from Chicago’s Midway Airport. The
departures mimic what these men and
women may have experienced when they
left for duty in the early 1940s, with the
Legacy Girls performing boogie-woogie
music, as though part of a USO®†† show.
– Kim
memorials, including the World War II
Memorial. The day is structured with
the age and mobility of the honorees in
mind. They also get a special “mail call”
on the flight home, with cards, letters,
and notes from family, schoolchildren,
church groups, and scouting troops
thanking them for their service.
Kim is at the airport again at 8:30 p.m.
that night to participate in the “Welcome
Home.” This part of the day is a surprise
for the vets, and “it is quite amazing.”
“They are quite talkative, sharing
stories and making new friends.”
Volunteers and cadets of local armed forces
welcome the vets and assist them to the
“discharge” area. They are treated to a Color
Guard of Vietnam veterans, bagpipes, and a
parade, and are greeted by family, friends,
and others. “Half of Midway Airport is filled. I
actually tell everyone I know they need to go
at least once and take their entire family.”
In Washington, the vets and company
are welcomed by a Marine band and a
speech, and then given special tours of war
“The veterans are escorted through a
corridor of people, who take pictures,
say ‘thank you,’ and shake their hands.
And the tears flow. It is quite a day of
honor for them to hold on to for the rest
of their lives, and it touches the life of
everyone who volunteers or participates.”
When Kim attended her first “Welcome
Home,” one veteran explained his
appreciation for the Vietnam vets
in the honor guard. “That was my
era,” says Kim, “and I knew those
soldiers did not get honored when they
returned. It touched my heart.”
Kim’s guiding principle is to “treat
others well.” That belief is woven into
the values of Amway and the World
Wide Dream Builders organization.
“That’s what Honor Flight does for these
veterans and their families, and that’s
why I have such passion for volunteering
with this wonderful organization.”
To learn more, visit Honor Flight Chicago
(honorflightchicago.org)
†Honor Flight is a registered trademark of Honor Flight, Inc. ††USO is a registered trademark of United Service Organizations, Inc.
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PIERRE LAPOINTE
Protecting
the Children
“We can do a lot
more together if
we concentrate on
specific goals.”
– Pierre
National Volunteer
Week Winner
Pierre is reunited with Maria, the 14-year-old he
helped rescue from the jungle in October 2014.
“I HAVE A REAL SOFT SPOT FOR
BABIES,” SAYS BRITISH COLUMBIA IBO
PIERRE LAPOINTE, “AND I WAS DRIVEN
BY A PERSONAL NEED FOR PURPOSE.”
Pierre fulfills his need for purpose by
volunteering for Hope of Life International,
which serves the spiritual, physical,
medical, and educational needs of the
impoverished people of Guatemala.
Pierre participates in the organization’s
Baby Rescue, which uses scouts and
trusted contacts to find sick children in
the most remote areas of Guatemala and
transport them, by burro, canoe, and truck,
to their 3,000-acre campus for medical
care. They also provide a temporary home
for the children they find abandoned
at their Children’s Paradise Village.
they’re teaching her how to care for her
son. Such a simple event confirms our
purpose in life: to reach out and help.”
He was especially moved by his
experience with Maria, a developmentally
disabled 14-year-old who had given
birth, alone, in the jungle, in October
2014. She was discovered virtually
catatonic and was ignoring her baby.
Pierre helped rescue Maria and her
baby and bring them to Hope of Life.
Many of the rescued children are able to
return home after receiving treatment.
Hope of Life also works with social
services to facilitate local adoptions.
Six months later, on another Baby
Rescue, Pierre was greeted at
Kelly’s House, Hope of Life’s home
for the severely handicapped, by a
smiling, bright-eyed young woman
who recognized him. She grabbed his
hand, wanting him to sit beside her.
“I didn’t realize it immediately,” says Pierre,
“but it was Maria! She’s recovering, and
He’s energized by his work with Hope of
Life, saying it has given him reason to
create more resources to address the
problems that make missions such as Baby
Rescue necessary. “As an IBO, you have to
lead by example. You must walk the talk.
You must get your hands dirty and do the
work yourself that you expect others to do.”
Pierre’s wife, Bonnie, joined him on his
fourth trip to Guatemala and witnessed
the great work of Hope of Life. Pierre says,
“As my partner in my Amway™ business,
she plays an important role in growing
our business so that we can create more
resources to help with these problems.”
Other IBOs participate, or provide funds
to the group. “Hope of Life has helped
me understand the value of unity and
focus,” Pierre says. “We can do a lot more
together if we concentrate on specific
goals, rather than working separately to
achieve a bunch of different objectives.”
But the lessons Pierre has learned through
the Baby Rescue are larger and deeper.
“When you help others, you learn to
love better. There is nothing conditional
or transactional in helping a child in
a different country. You love and give
without expectations. I discovered that
God has a purpose for all human beings.
The purpose of the most vulnerable
ones, who seemingly can’t do much,
is to teach us how to love better.”
To learn more, visit Hope of Life International
(hopeoflifeintl.org)
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BOB & PATRICE MARTIN
Supporting those with
Special Needs
“We need to be a
part of a world in
which every person
can reach their
full potential.”
– Patrice
National Volunteer
Week Winner
The Easter Seals™† programs in Southern
California they support include autism
services, military and veteran services,
child development centers, and camps.
PATRICE MARTIN WAS INSPIRED
IN HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE BY
WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH
DISABILITIES, AND BY HER BROTHER,
WHO HAS DOWN SYNDROME.
Bob and Patrice’s DreamMakers team
has supported Easter Seals™† for more
than 12 years, and last year they raised
over $15,000 for the organization. Their
goal for 2015 is to double that amount.
“I grew up in a household where special
needs were a fact of life,” says Patrice.
“I realized we need to be a part of a world
in which every person can reach their
full potential. That was one of my goals
growing up. To see the world that way
and to help others see it that way too.”
This year’s fundraising events include a live
and silent auction and the Fourth Annual
DreamMakers Basketball Tournament.
Patrice also engages Amway employees
to walk side by side with her at the Easter
Seals™† Walk With Me in Long Beach,
California, and even visits Buena Park to
talk about Easter Seals™†, specifically the
organization’s programs that are changing
lives in the community. DreamMakers
conducts raffle ticket sales, with the drawing
held at the walk, and they plan to add a
golf tournament to their annual schedule.
Patrice and her husband, Bob, IBOs in
Dana Point, California, were drawn to
supporting Easter Seals™† because 94%
of money raised goes to the programs, not
administrative costs. They made support of,
and active participation in, Easter Seals™†
part of their business plan. They emphasize
the importance of entrepreneurs giving
back, and in a significant way. And doing it
together makes it even more meaningful.
The DreamMakers “basketball” team
includes Stephanie and Larry Finley,
Mitchelle and Glenn Pacleb, and Rhosie
Moyer and family (her son James came
up with idea for the tournament four years
ago). Petra and Ron Pombo, Debi Faulkner,
Darlene Maes, Janet Taylor, Patcharin and
Brett Dalbeth, and Koh and Sai Kerdsri
all work on the live and silent auction.
Barbara Morales and team and Greg
and Christie Drolet also offer support.
Patrice says working with Easter Seals™†
has taught her “humility. I am so impressed
when I see what these individuals with
disabilities can accomplish. No matter
what, courage in life comes from having the
best attitude. That is always the smartest
thing you can do to be successful.”
Bob says, “My perspective on life
has changed. My dreams are much
larger as I see how our DreamMakers
team can make a difference.”
The volunteer work Patrice and
Bob do for Easter Seals™† impacts
them as business leaders.
“It’s made me a better listener,” says
Patrice. “I appreciate people’s different,
individual talents, and I’m able to help
them find exactly what it is that they
want out of life. I can help them realize
dreams they may not think are possible.”
Patrice looks to the examples of courage
and determination she sees at Easter
Seals™† events for inspiration. “To see
someone with cerebral palsy decide to
live on their own, and find an organization
that will help them live independently, help
them overcome any obstacle, has taught
me that obstacles are there for us because
there’s a lesson that we have to learn.
We have to meet them, jump over them or
live with them, and still realize a dream.”
“Being a good leader is not about taking
people where you want to go,” she adds.
“It’s about helping people arrive at their
destination. Help them understand and
give full expression to what they really
want. Guide that. Care about it. And then
use the experience and talent that we’ve
gained through becoming entrepreneurs
to make those dreams become reality.”
To learn more about Easter Seals Southern California,
visit easterseals.com/southerncal or easterseals.com
†Easter Seals is a trademark of Easter Seals, Inc.
Easter Seals, Amway,
and IBOs Partner to
Make an Impact
Amway, its employees, and Independent Business Owners
have raised more than $33 million for Easter Seals™†
since partnering with the organization 32 years ago. That
$33 million is used to support programs and services for
children and adults with disabilities and their families.
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Volunteer 2015 The Volunteer Spirit
We walk to
“
give hope
to others
I volunteer because it’s a way of paying it forward.
It’s a requirement of one with a grateful heart.
”
– Aris S. Pavlides, IBO and Senior Vice President
of Development for Easter Seals New York
Every year, more than 3,500 IBOs and Amway employees participate in Walk With Me events
for Easter Seals to raise awareness and support for families living with disabilities. Your
steps make a big difference: Since 2003, Walk With Me®† has raised more than $30 million
nationwide. Amway, its employees, and IBOs have made a real difference in people’s lives.
NEW YORK WALK WITH ME
WHERE: Citi Field®†††, home of Amway’s
Business Center
WHO IS INVOLVED: More than 500
Amway IBOs. Amway, Britt Worldwide
Charities, and We Live To Give were all
sponsors of the August 2014 event.
NEXT EVENT: 2016; visit
easterseals.com/newyork for information
NEW YORK
WALK WITH ME
GIVING BACK:
$300,000
GRAND RAPIDS
WALK WITH ME
GIVING BACK:
MORE THAN
TOTAL RAISED
$100,000
SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA
WALK WITH ME
GIVING BACK:
RAISED
GRAND RAPIDS WALK WITH ME
WHERE: John Ball Park and Zoo, Grand Rapids
WHO IS INVOLVED: Hundreds of Amway
employees and Grand Rapids residents took
part in the 10th annual walk in June 2014
NEXT EVENT: June 2016; visit
easterseals.com/michigan for information
“
You can feel the excitement
as Amway employees put
their hearts and energy into
increasing funds and visibility
for Easter Seals every year.
–D
enise Durkee, Director of
West Michigan Easter Seals
”
$332,000
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
WALK WITH ME
TOTAL RAISED
WHERE: Shoreline Aquatic Park
in Long Beach, California
WHO IS INVOLVED: Amway IBOs and employees joined 1,000
walkers, runners, and strollers at the November 2014 event
NEXT EVENT: The 15th anniversary walk,
November 14, 2015, at Shoreline Aquatic Park
“
The spirit of the organization
is so ‘other-centered’ I believe
it can solve problems much
faster and better.
– IBO Patrice Martin
”
“
When you help another
human being selflessly
without an expectation
of receiving, your life
becomes better, and you
feel enriched and whole.
– IBO Arlene Simeone
”
NEW JERSEY WALK WITH ME
WHERE: MetLife Stadium®††
WHO IS INVOLVED: Amway IBOs were
part of 1,600 walkers at the April walk
NEXT EVENT: Visit
easterseals.com/nj/get-involvedwalk-with-me
for information
NEW JERSEY
WALK WITH ME
GIVING BACK:
$180,000
TOTAL RAISED
†Walk With Me® is a registered trademark of Easter Seals, Inc.
††MetLife Stadium® is a registered trademark of Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company.
†††Citi Field® is a registered trademark of Citigroup Inc.
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LONDON Jim Ayres, Managing Director for Amway
North America; Mike Horrigan, VP of HR; Angela
Abdallah, Amway Canada’s Marketing Manager;
and Louise Aubie, Amway Canada’s Office Services
Administrator challenged themselves and changed
lives by rappelling 26 stories down One London Place
for the fourth annual Drop Zone London. The event
raised nearly $26,000 to benefit local initiatives,
such as the Easter Seals™† Woodeden Camp.
At this summer camp on the Thames River, campers
can participate in sports, do arts and crafts, and even
climb a fully accessible high ropes challenge course.
“By helping the Easter Seals children, you also get the
opportunity to conquer a fear, to have a challenge
in life, and to have fun being a superhero.”
– Carmela Ianni of Amway Canada
For many of the Drop Zone® event participants,
the most difficult part is to go over the ledge.
“For many, it’s a challenge they never thought
they’d be able to do,” Carmela said.
4TH ANNUAL EASTER SEALS™† DROP ZONE LONDON
WHO IS INVOLVED: Amway Canada employees and IBOs
GIVING BACK: $25,797 raised
NEXT EVENT: September 16, 2015, at 26-story building
at One London Place, the tallest building in London
LONDON
4th ANNUAL
EASTER SEALS™† DROP ZONE
GIVING BACK:
$25,797
RAISED
(from left to right) Amway
North America Managing
Director, Jim Ayres; Amway
Canada National Marketing
Manager, Angela Abdallah;
Amway Canada Office Services
Administrator, Louise Aubie; and
Amway America’s Region Vice
President of HR, Mike Horrigan
OTTAWA At the fifth annual Easter Seals™†
Drop Zone Ottawa, 55 adrenaline-seeking
fundraisers stared down the 20 stories,
ready to rappel the Morguard Building. But
that was a small challenge to overcome given
the event raised $80,000 that will be used
to benefit children and families in need.
Braving new heights
to help Easter Seals
B
rave Amway Canada employees
and IBOs climb new heights
and take a giant leap for
Easter Seals™† in the popular
Drop Zone®†† fundraiser.
For the last five years, these
fearless heroes have pledged at
least $1,500 to rappel 20-plus-story
buildings throughout Canada. They
even add some extra style to the
event by dressing in costumes.
“By helping the Easter Seals children,
you also get the opportunity to conquer
a fear, to have a challenge in life, and
A team from the Yager Group raised more
than $11,000 – the top in all of Ontario.
They always do the challenge together, led
by “Captain Amway,” Platinum IBO Greg
Anthoine. “They hit the goal every year, and
they have fun doing it,” Carmela said.
to have fun being a superhero,” said
Carmela Ianni of Amway Canada.
The event also is a great teambuilding experience. “You need to
get out of your comfort zone to be
in the Amway business. You break
down barriers,” Carmela said. “The
same thing applies to the Drop Zone®
fundraiser, where you face going
down the side of the building.”
Amway Canada is the proud National
Hero Sponsor of Easter Seals™† Canada
Drop Zone® events, which has raised
$10 million since it began in 2005.
OTTAWA
5th ANNUAL
EASTER SEALS™† DROP ZONE
GIVING BACK:
Platinum IBO Greg Antoine
rappels during Drop
Zone Ottawa.
$80,000
RAISED
†Easter Seals is a trademark of Easter Seals, Inc. ††Drop Zone® is a registered trademark of FitPro Lifestyle Consultants Limited.
In the last five years, Drop Zone Ottawa
has raised $500,000, thanks in large part
to the commitment by IBOs and Amway
Canada. Funds go toward mobility and
accessibility equipment, communication
devices, and summer camp programs.
5TH ANNUAL EASTER SEALS™† DROP ZONE OTTAWA
WHO IS INVOLVED: Amway Canada employees and IBOs
GIVING BACK: Nearly $80,000 raised
NEXT EVENT: September 21, 2015,
at 20-story Morguard Building
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The Power of Hope Gala,
®††
sponsored by Easter Seals, helps children
live better lives every day
“I loved watching the Bronx Child
Development Center students recite
the Pledge of Allegiance. It was a
proud moment for everyone there.”
– M
arsha Champion,
Amway Senior Philanthropy Specialist
A
mway IBOs know that giving
a person hope can change
their entire world, and for
more than 32 years, Amway, its
employees, and IBOs have provided
hope and changed lives through their
partnership with Easter Seals™†.
That desire to make a difference was
demonstrated at the Easter Seals™†
New York’s annual The Power of Hope®
Gala. Held in New York City, the May 8
event raised more than $370,000
to support Easter Seals™† New York
programs throughout the state.
Britt Worldwide Charities was also
recognized at the gala and received
the Outstanding Citizenship Award.
Amway’s generous donation to the
Project Explore Child Development
Center in Valhalla, New York, has
helped create a rich, nurturing outdoor
garden for children with disabilities.
Throughout the night, there
were many special moments. “I
loved watching the Bronx Child
Development Center students recite
the Pledge of Allegiance. It was a
proud moment for everyone there,”
said Marsha Champion, Amway
Senior Philanthropy Specialist.
††The Power of Hope® is a registered trademark of Entergy Corporation.
There were also many incredible
contributions made to support Easter
Seals™† New York. Amway’s generous
donation benefited the Project
Explore Child Development Center
garden in Valhalla, New York, creating
an outdoor space for children with
disabilities to live, learn, and play.
Amway’s support of the Project Explore
Child Development Center continues
its commitment to help children live
better lives. The center was developed
by Easter Seals™† New York along with
the Valhalla School District to respond
to the needs of parents to have quality
after-school care, therapeutic services,
and an integrated special education
and general education setting.
More than 180 children come to
Project Explore for programs that
focus on the cognitive, social, and
language development of every child.
Project Explore is just one way
Amway works to help children with
disabilities reach their full potential.
To learn more, visit easterseals.com/newyork
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“
It is not just about fundraising; it’s the
way we have worked together to help others.
– Nelson Ortega Torres, Fundraising Coordinator for Easter Seals† Puerto Rico
”
Amway Puerto Rico
helps create solutions
that change lives
PUERTO RICO
EASTER SEALS
WHO IS INVOLVED:
Amway Puerto Rico and IBOs
GIVING BACK:
MORE THAN
A
round the world, Amway
IBOs make a real impact
in their communities. Over
the past year, Amway Puerto Rico
and 2,000 Amway IBOs raised
more than $75,000 to support
programs at Easter Seals™† Puerto
Rico / Sociedad de Educacion y
Rehabilitacion de Puerto Rico (SERPR).
$75,000
THIS YEAR
Make a difference:
amway.com; search for
“Two years ago,
SERPR provides services for children
and adults with developmental
and physical disabilities and has
assisted more than 300,000
in the last 65 years. In the last
year, 3,753 people received
rehabilitation, counseling, and
education services at the San Juan
and Ponce centers in Puerto Rico.
Amway Puerto Rico
adopted our program
of physical therapy
services and helped
us purchase the
Lokomat®†† device.
Amway is part of
our family.”
– N
elson Ortega Torres,
Fundraising Coordinator for
††Lokomat is a registered trademark of Hocoma AG Corporation.
Amway Puerto Rico and IBOs help
support programs like Lokomat®††,
a robot-assisted physical therapy
program. The Lokomat®†† robotic
device is used on a treadmill to help
people move their legs in a natural
walking pattern, strengthening their
muscles and improving circulation.
“We have worked for many years
with Amway Puerto Rico,” said Nelson
Ortega Torres, Fundraising Coordinator
for Easter Seals™† Puerto Rico.
“Two years ago, they adopted
our program of physical therapy
services and helped us purchase
the Lokomat®†† device. Amway
is part of our family.”
Together, Amway Puerto Rico,
Amway IBOs, and SERPR are
creating solutions to help children
and adults with disabilities
to take important steps.
“Our services benefit thousands
of children and adults each year,
and Amway has been part of this
achievement,” Nelson said. “It is not
just about fundraising; it’s the way we
have worked together to help others.”
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Homes for the
Needy in Guatemala
SINCE 2005, EFINITY BUSINESS
ASSOCIATES HAVE TEAMED WITH HABITAT
FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL TO BUILD
HOMES FOR GUATEMALAN FAMILIES IN
NEED. Each year eFinity IBOs spend a week
in Zacapa, Guatemala, building homes.
Habitat for Humanity Guatemala works with
volunteer organizations and individuals to
provide the labor and resources to help
people in the community have an adequate
home. The eFinity team returns every year
to Zacapa, which has seen a dramatic rise
in need in recent years, with 20% of families
living in extreme poverty. In the last 10
years, the eFinity team has helped build 81
houses, helping transform the community.
“It is important to
give back – and that’s
what you do in the
Amway business.”
– T im Foley, Founders Crown Ambassador
in the eFinity organization
Tim Foley, Founders Crown Ambassador
in the eFinity organization, recognizes
how essential it is to share success with
others. “It is important to give back – and
that’s what you do in the Amway business.
When you get people started … you help
people move along. You work for other
people for you to succeed yourself.”
It is this philosophy that inspired Tim
to partner with Habitat for Humanity
Guatemala, donating resources and working
alongside the eFinity team members.
“We all come down here to work for other
people and help them get where they want to
go. It’s a marvelous place, to be surrounded
by your friends who are working. We are
building houses for people who need it.”
Habitat for Humanity Guatemala
Who is involved: eFinity IBOs and their friends and family
Giving back: Since 2005, IBOs have built 81 houses in Guatemala
Make a difference: Next Guatemala build: January 27–February 3, 2016.
For more information, visit share.habitat.org/2016efinitybuild.
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the POSITIVE POWER of the
U.S. Dream
Academy
EVERY CHILD’S IMAGINATION
IS FILLED WITH DREAMS. Some
dream of being a movie star,
exploring the universe, or being
an Olympic athlete. Others dream
of going to college and becoming
teachers, fashion designers, and
doctors. For the last 16 years, the
U.S. Dream Academy has helped
children who live in high-crime
and high-poverty communities
reach for their dreams. “A child
with a dream is a child with a
future,” says U.S. Dream Academy
founder Wintley Phipps.
Amway is a longtime supporter of
the U.S. Dream Academy, and for
the fifth year was the presenting
sponsor for the U.S. Dream
Academy’s Annual Power of a Dream
Gala, held May 8 in Washington,
D.C. This year’s gala, “Score for
Dreams,” raised $800,000 for
after-school programs serving
children of incarcerated parents and
children falling behind in school.
“Amway believes wholeheartedly
in helping people live better
lives. Through our partnership
with U.S. Dream Academy we are
creating opportunities for children
to achieve their dreams,” said
Candace Matthews, Amway Regional
President – The Americas, to Power
of a Dream Gala attendees.
“The U.S. Dream Academy
plays a crucial role in
supporting children in their
academic studies every
day after school. Together,
we are pioneering new
strategies that will help
children improve reading
and writing skills.”
– Candace Matthews,
Amway Regional President – The Americas
Amway is committed to helping
disadvantaged children achieve
through programs like the U.S.
Dream Academy, which provides a
stimulating learning environment
for at-risk students. Founded in
1998, the U.S. Dream Academy
empowers children who are at
risk of incarceration to reach their
potential. More than 10 million
children in the U.S. have had a
parent in prison, and they often
feel ashamed or alienated because
of their parent’s incarceration.
“Through our partnership with U.S. Dream
Academy we are creating opportunities
for children to achieve their dreams.”
– Candace Matthews, Amway Regional President – The Americas
Amway IBOs, BWW Charities,
MarkerMan Productions, IBOAI®†,
WWDB, and many others were
major contributors to the success
of the event. It was also filled with
fun, as attendees got to wear
tennis shoes with their tuxes and
gowns to celebrate achieving
dreams through athletics. Among
this year’s honorees were Amway
Crown Jody Victor, two-time Olympic
gold medalist Edwin Moses, 1948
Olympian Herbert Douglas Jr., and
Major League Baseball’s Jonathan
Mariner. But the evening’s highlight
was a moving musical performance
by the U.S. Dream Academy
DreamKids – their enthusiasm
stole the show and the hearts
of all who attended the event.
U.S. Dream Academy
14th Annual Power
of a Dream Gala
Who is involved: Amway and IBOs
Giving back: More than
$800,000 raised
Make a difference:
usdreamacademy.org/join
Through academic, social, and
values enrichment, the U.S.
Dream Academy and Amway help
kids think positively about their
futures and give them the tools
to turn their dreams into reality.
†IBOAI® is a registered trademark of International Business Owners Association International.
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Volunteer 2015 leadership: IBOAI
Send us your
nomination today!
IBOAI Congratulates Jody Victor for
U.S. Dream Academy President’s Award!
®†
C
rown Jody Victor and his wife, Kathy,
have been involved in the U.S. Dream
Academy for many years, empowering atrisk children through innovative after-school and
mentoring programs that incorporate technology.
Jody was a founding member of the U.S. Dream Academy
and continues to volunteer his time on the Board. Each
year at its gala, the U.S. Dream Academy celebrates
three individuals who demonstrate exemplary leadership,
perseverance, and generosity. This year, Jody was
honored with the U.S. Dream Academy President’s Award.
“Receiving the President’s Award means a great deal
to me, especially surrounded that night by family and
friends. But for Kathy and me, the greatest reward was
watching the DreamKids choir sing that night – knowing
we play a part in helping those bright-eyed, energetic
children (and many others) have a better future.”
Over the years, the Victors have given generously to
help others live more productive and joyful lives. Their
service to others comes in many forms: through their
business, through their IBOAI® involvement, through
participation in national organizations, and within their
community. Often anonymous donors, the Victors don’t
give for the recognition. Kathy says, “God has given so
much to us. It’s our duty and our pleasure to give back.”
In 2013, the Victors received the Amway Hero Award
for Generosity. “Kathy and I like to create things
instead of just donating,” explains Jody. “It’s always
our intention to make a lasting difference.” Those
efforts began in 1981, when the Victors funded a
“Each of us can give in
some way. Everyone
has the opportunity to
make a difference.”
– Jody Victor
Jody Victor (left) and U.S. Dream Academy founder Wintley Phipps.
baseball field for youth in their community. A former
baseball player himself (all-star second baseman) with a
lifelong passion for the game, Jody and his family have
continued to support Crown Field for 30 years, including
its XStreme Baseball Academy – a program for kids to
hone their skills while learning valuable life lessons.
The Victors have supported many other causes,
including the American Heart Association®†† and
an annual “Jody Victor Family Scholarship” at The
Ohio State University. Jody even received the Polish
Heart Award for his work overseas – creating free
enterprise business opportunities for people and
helping build public recreation facilities in Poland.
“One thing I’ve learned and I hope I have taught my
children: Giving back isn’t just about donating money. It’s
about volunteering your time, using your skills, and sharing
your talents,” says Jody. “Each of us can give in some
way. Everyone has the opportunity to make a difference.”
†IBOAI® is a registered trademark of Independent Business Owners Association International. ††American Heart Association® is a registered trademark of American Heart Association, Inc.
Through your nominations, you’ve told us about:
• Amway Independent Business Owners who give of their time
and money to build houses for those who need homes.
• Young people who themselves struggle with challenges, yet
are bursting with can-do, I’ll-change-the-world attitude.
The Amway Hero Awards
program has celebrated some
pretty amazing stories.
Everyday people. Super heroes.
• Young men and women who travel the world
to honor and serve their country.
NOMINATE YOUR HERO FOR THE
2016 AWARDS PROGRAM FROM
AUGUST 1, 2015–JULY 15, 2016.
• The larger-than-life leaders who have helped
thousands see the opportunity for a better life.
Find the entry form and official
rules at: achievemagazine.com
IBOs were considered “active” in months in 2013 when they attempted to make a retail sale, or
presented the Amway IBO Compensation Plan, or received bonus money, or attended an Amway
or IBO meeting. If someone sustained that level of activity every month for a whole year, their
annualized Gross Income would be $2,196 (U.S.)/$2,472 (Canada). Of course, not every IBO
chooses to be active every month. “Gross Income” means the amount received from retail sales,
minus the cost of goods sold, plus monthly bonuses and cash incentives. It excludes all annual
bonuses and cash incentives, and all non-cash awards, which may be significant. There may
also be significant business expenses, mostly discretionary, that may be greater in relation to
income in the first years of operation. For the purposes of the calculation in Canada, individuals
who were IBOs for less than the entire year in 2013 were excluded.
Before registering as an Independent Business Owner (IBO) powered by Amway, you should
read and understand the AMWAY™ Business Overview Brochure, which contains important
information for those interested in becoming IBOs.
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Watch all of the Hero Awards videos at: YouTube.com/AmwayAchieveTV |
Volunteer 2015 Sharron & David Coley
Mentors
Ground
and in the Air
on the
Sharron and David Coley are mentors in every aspect of their
lives. From their military service to their Amway™ business,
they are driven to succeed and inspire others to do the same.
They believe there are no limits on what you can achieve
once you set your own goals and seize opportunities. >
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Volunteer 2015 Sharron & David Coley
During a visit to Grand Rapids, Sharron
and David shared this mentoring
spirit with Amway employees and
students from the West Michigan
Aviation Academy. As members of
the U.S. Air Force, both Sharron
and David know firsthand that the
sky is, in fact, not the limit.
“Make sure you have a goal,” David
told the students. “It is going to be
that goal, and the desire you have for
that goal, that will help carry you on.”
“There are so many opportunities
out there,” Sharron said. “Make sure
you are doing everything that you can
now to open doors for yourself.”
Sharron talked about her own
childhood, and the challenges she
faced growing up. “When I started
telling people that I wanted to
fly airplanes, I heard people say,
‘People from here [Baltimore] … we
don’t do stuff like that, Sharron. …
There’s no way!’ You have to see
yourself where you want to be.
“Don’t put limits on yourself. And don’t
let anybody else put limits on you.”
David told the students to remember
and appreciate their support system:
their teachers, their education, and
the love that surrounds and supports
each of them. That support system
will help them accomplish anything
they want. “There is greatness
in every single person here.”
“Don’t put limits on yourself.
And don’t let anybody else
put limits on you.” – Sharron
Appreciating their own support
system, the Coleys also visited Amway
World Headquarters to thank Amway
employees. “I just want you guys to
understand that what you do matters,
it makes such a huge difference,”
Sharron said. “Two things we can
always count on: great quality products
and phenomenal customer service,”
David said. “You give us the power to
speak with conviction and authority
in everything we do.” Sharron added,
“We brag about you, the company,
and the product all of the time.”
Today, Sharron and David’s Amway™
business has reached Founders
Emerald, and they acknowledge the
help they received from others while
they served in the military, where
Sharron was a pilot and David worked
in aircraft maintenance and logistics.
“We were away for a year,” said Sharron.
“And our business held strong.”
In 2014, the Coleys were recognized
for all of their accomplishments and
received the Amway Hero Award for
Patriotism. As leaders in their business
and community, Sharron and David
inspire others to keep succeeding
and realizing their own goals. Through
their mentorship, they will continue
to impact and change lives. ■
Congratulations to the 2015 recipients
Education fuels dreams
Established in 2013 in honor of early Amway Independent Business owners Jere
and Eileen Dutt, Fred and Bernice Hansen, and Joe and Helyne Victor, the Founders
Memorial Scholarships Program recognizes three outstanding students who exemplify
the Amway Founders Fundamentals of Freedom, Family, Hope, and Reward.
Zhaxi Nima
Nancy Cardenas Gonzalez
Emmanuel Perry
The Fred and Bernice Hansen
Memorial Scholarship
The Jere and Eileen Dutt
The Joe and Helyne Victor
Kettering University
Flint, MI
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
My wish has been to get a
“college
degree and help the
Pumi people understand that
there is value in learning.
”
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Witnessing the various issues
I helped my mother get in a
“that
“program
both students and teachers
that helped illiterate
faced within low-income
schools, I became determined
to transform and improve the
Pre-K–12 education system.
”
adults read and write…my
mom did not give up on me,
so I did not give up on her.
”
Learn more about the Founders Memorial Scholarship Program: achievemagazine.com/founders-memorial-scholarship-2015
timetoshine!
Diamond
Ty Crandell
“The Nutrilite brand
is my main focus.”
®
Ty knows how to keep a business – and his body –
going with Nutrilite™ products. For Ty, it’s one and the
same. If you use the products and get to know them, he
says, you shouldn’t have any problem selling them.
“If you have a healthy lifestyle, you’ll have a healthy business, and if
you use Nutrilite™ products, you can achieve optimal health.
I take a number of Nutrilite™ supplements daily, and because of them
I get a lot of people telling me that I look healthy – that’s a great
example for your business.
And if you focus on products that are consumables and edibles, your
business can thrive. I don’t worry about volume on a monthly basis.
Show people what to do instead of telling them. Your actions will speak
louder than your words.”
Get ready for the fun and excitement at Amway Achievers 2015 –
the exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime trip you’ve been waiting for!
Diamonds
Patrick Mahakkapong
& Joyce Chudatamee
“Amway is our best
and only partner.”
Patrick and Joyce may be young, but these Diamonds
have had huge successes. When they talk about
the Amway opportunity to others, it’s all about the
excitement they show.
The biggest and brightest North American
business conference of the year, Amway Achievers 2015 will let you:
■■ Learn
about the latest products and ideas
■■ Participate
■■ Get
in exclusive Achievers activities
noticed during spectacular recognition celebrations
■■ Create
lasting memories with the entire family
We hope to celebrate with you and
your family at Amway Achievers 2015,
November 30–December 4, in Orlando.
Achievemagazine.com/events
“The Amway opportunity most importantly provides a platform
to help us grow our business globally.
When we introduce the opportunity to downline IBOs, we simply tell
our story because, for us, the Amway opportunity has changed
our lives completely. We also say that you can grow a sustainable
business, and because of this, you have a great work-life balance.
We deliver all of the facts with excitement. That’s easy for
us, because we love meeting new people interested in the
Amway business.”
Achievers Invitational 0.54%.
Congratulations
NEW Emeralds
Sergio & Florinda
Betanz os
Nousta
Dieudonné
What they did before: Sergio worked
construction, and Florinda ironed
shirts and pants at a cleaners.
What she did before: Nousta
was an industrial engineer.
California
Manuel & Bertha
Aguir re
Dreaming big: Sergio and Florinda
have found happiness growing their
Amway™ business, and it shows in
their work life, their family time, and
their finances. “We are focused and
excited,” Florinda said. “We don’t
have the stress and money worries
we used to have. But I think it’s also
because we are helping others.”
R icardo & Blanca
Cárdenas
What they did before: Manuel was a
mechanic and dispatcher, and Bertha
was a manager at a cleaning company.
They are grateful they can spend more
time with their children, son Sergio,
11, and daughter Flor Esmeralda, 7.
What they did before: Ricardo was
a cook in a restaurant, and Blanca
was home with the children.
Dreaming big: Before they became IBOs,
Manuel and Bertha juggled busy work
schedules and household bills. They
wanted something more for their family.
“So much about being IBOs
has surprised us – in a good
way,” Sergio said.
Dreaming big: For the Cárdenases,
Amway offered the choice of owning
a business over just having a job.
“We’re giving life to others’
dreams. We feel so blessed.” “Our Amway™ business gives us freedom
from financial worries and more time with
our family,” Ricardo said. “Amway was
an opportunity to live a better life and to
leave a legacy for others,” Blanca said.
They achieved those goals and more.
“As we have grown the business, we
have been rewarded as a couple and as
a family. We’ve enjoyed incentives, trips,
meeting wonderful people, and learning
to live life with the principles of freedom,
family, hope, and reward,” Manuel said.
Florida
When they reached Platinum, Ricardo
realized they had made the right decision.
“We knew we could keep moving up
and get the freedom we wanted.”
The Cárdenases have three children:
Christopher, 12; Areli, 6; and
Ricardo, 2. “Our kids are watching
what we’re doing, and we want to be
good role models,” Ricardo said.
“Being in this business lets
us be good parents and live a
better life.” “The greatest reward of this
business is the time it gives
us together as a couple and
as a family.” New York
What she did before: Xiao worked in
a cloth factory and jewelry business.
Dreaming big: Xiao was in the Amway
business several years before she
realized the potential the opportunity
offered for a better life. She credits
her upline with “motivating and
inspiring me to get serious.
Dreaming big: When Nousta decided
to start her Amway™ business,
she wanted “to make a lot of
money and help a lot of people.
That’s still true today. I can also
live in my home country, Haiti.”
Illinois
– Florinda
Xiao Qing Jiang
Dominican Republic
“We’ve become more united,”
Sergio said. “We now have faith
and hope in the future.”
“Once we went to an Amway™ business
seminar and realized all the opportunity
it offered, we wanted to do it fast,”
Bertha said. “Our children were growing
up quickly, and we wanted to give
them a better quality of life, more time
spent together, more choices in life.”
As Emeralds, IBOs have demonstrated their ability to sell, sponsor, train, motivate, and teach others to
do the same. They have built healthy organizations and are reaping the rewards of their achievements.
– Ricardo
The defining moment came in
September 2012, when she left
a job as an industrial engineer in
the Dominican Republic to find
success in Haiti. Building her
Amway™ business not only brought
her closer to her loved ones, it
renewed her focus. “This doesn’t
feel like working. It’s my passion.”
Igor & Valeriya
Har atin
Georgia
What they did before: Valeriya
and Igor were both teachers.
“My hope is to be able to help people
in Haiti be inspired by this opportunity
and change their lives for the better.”
“I want to show people in
Haiti the decision to succeed
is within each of us.” – Nousta
Dreaming big: While persistence
is important for their Amway™
businesses, Valeriya and Igor say
it’s their family that provides the
support they need to succeed.
“We are happy and proud that the next
generation continues our business,”
Valeriya said. They have three children:
Sasha, 30 (who is a Platinum with wife
Dana); Daniela, 28; and Igorchik, 20.
“By sharing his personal story, we
saw how we could succeed,” Xiao
said. “He inspired me from the first
day, and I’ve been persistent about
reaching my goals ever since.”
She values the time she is now able to
spend with her family. “This business
gives me the freedom to be with my
family more. That’s important to me.”
“Everything about this
opportunity is rewarding.
Helping others succeed while
succeeding yourself is a winwin situation!” – Xiao
They’ve achieved Founders Council
in the Ukraine, Founders Executive
Diamond in Russia, Founders Platinum
in Italy, and now Emerald in the U.S.
They share their success with their
Amway family. “We are very glad that
we have achieved new levels,” Valeriya
said. “But we are even happier when
we hear about the accomplishments
of the IBOs on our team.”
“It’s all about working
as a team.” – Valeriya
– Bertha
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Emerald 0.0349%, New Platinum conference; 0.19%, Diamond Club; 0.05%; North American Growth Council; 0.01%.
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Volunteer 2015 congratulations: Emeralds
congratulations: Emeralds Volunteer 2015
Toby Man
Gopal & Vijaya Pappu
What he does now: Toby is a
student at the British Columbia
Institute of Technology™†.
What they do now: Gopal and Vijaya
both work in the software industry.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Jane Liu
New York
What she did before: Jane
was a waitress.
Dreaming big: Jane initially became
involved with Amway as a customer.
Then she met the Diamond who would
become her upline. “I didn’t believe
you could really make a career out
of the Amway business until I saw
an example of success up close.”
Amway fits her busy family life. Her
husband is in the Navy, and she is
able to work from home to take care
of their sons, Darek, 6, and Will, 4.
He sees his age as an advantage.
“You have the time and resilience to
withstand ups and downs, learn from
experience, and mature into a leader.”
“I want to inspire other
young people to embrace
Amway as a platform for
realizing their dreams.” – Toby
Pr aveen & Vasavi
Ponugoti
Texas
What they did before: Praveen and Vasavi
currently work in the software industry
while building their Amway™ business.
Dreaming big: Praveen and Vasavi
came to this country from India to
pursue their higher educations.
“Very early, we learned a 9-to-5 job
wouldn’t be enough to accomplish our
dreams,” Praveen said. Still, “When
we learned of the Amway business, we
weren’t sure at first if it was for us.”
The Ponugotis look forward to having
the “complete family package,” as
Praveen describes it. Their baby girl,
Pranavi, is almost 3 years old.
Helping downline IBOs become
successful is a priority for Jane. “I’d
like them to enjoy the freedom I have
achieved and the income I’ve earned.”
“We’re able to manage our schedules
so we have time for our business
and family time,” Praveen said.
“It’s not just about money,
but about the time to bond
with my family.” – Jane
†British Columbia Institute of Technology is a trademark of
British Columbia Institute of Technology.
“We both decided we were going
to build this business together for
a better future.” But the Pappus soon look forward
to focusing on their own Amway™
business full-time and building it so they
can travel the world. “This business
is providing us the opportunity to do
what we want to do,” Gopal said.
Gopal and Vijaya’s children share their
parents’ enthusiasm for the business and
its rewards. Their daughter, Harika, is 12
years old, and their son, Anirudh, is 11. “Our
children are excited about this business
and the bright future it offers,” Gopal said.
“Our parents are happy to see us
involved with a great organization
and great people. They tell us to
keep going; don’t stop.” – Vijay
Bobby Naruss
& Nuchie
Samor nsri
California
What they did before: Bobby
was a banker, and Nuchie was a
flight attendant and engineer.
Dreaming big: Bobby and Nuchie
recognized the hope for a better
life when they began their Amway™
business in 2004 in Bangkok.
“It was a defining moment for us
when we realized we could expand
the business to other countries,”
Bobby said. Today, they have homes
in California and Thailand and
friends and family around the world.
Dreaming big: Through their Amway™
business, Anand and Pushpa found a
new future. “We had heard of Amway,
but it wasn’t until we watched our close
friends succeed that we understood it
was the reason we came to America: to
pursue a better life,” Anand said. “It’s
not just income and the chance to work
toward financial security. It’s everything in
life – family, faith, freedom, and hope.”
“We love bringing hope to others by
showing them they can do something
better with their lives,” Pushpa said.
The Savulgays have 18-year-old twins,
Divyamsh and Deepthi. Amway Achievers
events are great experiences for the whole
family. “It raises our belief in the business
and what we can accomplish,” Anand said.
“This business has given us
confidence in ourselves and
everything we do in life.” – Anand
Nuchie and Bobby are firm
believers in having a sharp vision
of what you want in life. “We
think, plan, and do,” Nuchie said.
“We set goals and do what it
takes to make them happen.”
“The freedom of choice,
time, and location are
the greatest rewards of
this business.” – Bobby
– Praveen
What they do now: Anand is vice president
of IT for a major financial company while
Pushpa works as a business analyst.
“We want to help people on our team
accomplish their dreams and experience all
the amazing things we have,” Gopal said.
Both Praveen and Vasavi lost their jobs in
the software industry during the economic
downturn in 2008. “That’s when we
knew we had to build our Amway™
business, and we did!” Vasavi said.
It also gives her freedom. “Working
for others is like being a headless
fly, running around doing what others
want. With my own business, I’ve
learned to manage my own time and
money. It’s within my control.”
Texas
Dreaming big: Gopal and Vijaya
want to share their Amway success
story with others. It’s much of what
drives their daily inspiration.
Dreaming big: When it comes to
building his Amway™ business,
Toby has big plans. “I may be only
20 years old, but five years from
now, I intend to become Crown
Ambassador in North America!”
At 18, he attended an Amway
conference with his parents, who are
Crown Ambassadors in China. “Many
IBOs thanked my parents for what they
did to help them change their lives... .
That impacted me in a big way.”
Anand & Pushpa
Savulgay
Texas
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Emerald 0.0349%, New Platinum conference; 0.19%, Diamond Club; 0.05%; North American Growth Council; 0.01%.
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Volunteer 2015 congratulations: Emeralds
Carlos & Adianet
Ver són
Florida
What they did before: Adianet was
a pharmacist. Carlos continues
to work as a civil engineer.
Dreaming big: Carlos believes that
with an Amway business, anything
is possible, “if you have confidence,
believe in yourself, and work hard.
It worked for Adianet and me!”
“Because of our Amway™ business,
we have choices. That’s freedom,”
Carlos said. The new parents were
able to make the decision for Adianet
to leave her job as a pharmacist to
be a work-from-home mom. Carlos is
still employed as a civil engineer, but
hopes to retire in the next five years.
Moon-Gu Kim &
Wonchul Shin
California
What they did before: Moon-Gu
worked in retail; Wonchul continues
to work as a sound engineer.
Dreaming big: Moon-Gu and Wonchul
are grateful for the freedoms they
now have because of their Amway™
business. First, there is time, MoonGu said: “We have the flexibility to
schedule our days.” Wonchul values
“freedom of heart – peace of mind. Now
that we’re Emerald, we can picture a
brighter future. We had hope from the
day we joined the business, but now
we can see where we are going.”
The rewards go beyond additional income.
“It’s the other people in the business,
the friendships you make,” Adianet said.
“When downline IBOs are recognized
for their achievements, it gives us
such great happiness,” Carlos said.
“Because of our Amway™
business, we now have choices.” – Carlos
Their plans include creating a successful
future for their sons, Zachary, 12,
and Aiden, 6. They also want to help
others by sharing their vision, Wonchul
said. “I have a bigger mission in life:
inspiring and influencing others to view
the world differently, more positively.”
“It’s not just about living for
ourselves; it’s about living to
help others.” Allan Hong &
Jing Jing Z hu
Nevada
What they did before: Jing Jing had
a trading and shipping business;
Allan continues in another career.
Dreaming big: Every year, Allan and Jing
Jing set personal goals. This year, they’re
working to improve their fitness levels.
Next year, Jing Jing plans to learn how to
play the piano. “Setting a goal annually
and reaching it gives us a sense of
accomplishment,” Jing Jing said. “It keeps
us focused and motivated personally.”
That extends to their business too.
Celebrate.
Learn.
Succeed.
New Platinums:
■■ Learn
how to build a strong,
sustainable, balanced business.
■■ Take a special, behind-the-scenes tour
of Amway World Headquarters.
■■ Be recognized and celebrate
with fellow leaders.
Keep the momentum going to
qualify for the Amway New Platinum
conference. November 1–4, 2015!
“Allan is not satisfied with the status quo.
He’s always ready to set a new goal, find
a better way, dream a bigger dream.”
Allan and Jing Jing are determined to
make life better for themselves and
downline IBOs. “Spending time with
our team, attending meetings, and
training together play an important
role in keeping us on track in our
business,” Jing Jing said.
“You could say I’ve developed
a mother’s heart for our team. I
want what’s best for them.” – Wonchul
– Jing Jing
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Approximately 53% of IBOs in the U.S., and 49% of IBOs in Canada, were “active.” Following are Approximate percentages of IBOs in
North America who achieved the illustrated level of success in the IBO fiscal year ending August 31, 2014; New Platinum Conference 0.19%.
Congratulations
NEW Sapphires
Achieving Sapphire exhibits dedication to building a sustainable,
balanced business and mentoring others to do the same.
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congratulations: Platinums Volunteer 2015
Roseann and David Devine
New York
Sponsor:Jeffrey and
Denise Russo
Rita and Kelvin* Chui
Oscar and Asami Oviedo
Souk and Sai Rajamountry
Texas
Dominican Republic
Ohio
Congratulations
NEW Platinums
Reaching Platinum is an important milestone in building a productive
and sustainable Amway independent business. It requires building a
strong foundation and demonstrating the ability to build a successful
enterprise with great growth potential. Carelin Arias and
Alexis Casado
Patricio Barbosa and
Maria Mercedes Llano
Dominican Republic
Sponsor:Miguel Linares and
Rudelania Marte
Florida
Sponsor:Aramis and
Ligia Valencia
Marcos and Gina Bracho
Utah
Sponsor:Paula De Santi and
Leiner Orozco
Jose Manuel and
Araceli Escobedo
Illinois
Sponsor:Pedro Ruiz
Wilfredo Escobar and
Alondra Hernandez
Tailian Li and
Yongchang Yin
California
Sponsor:Miguel Angel Rubio and
Elvia Olea
New York
Sponsor:Xiang Zi Min and
Chang Shan Li
Phonesavanh and
Tina Phengmany
Phouninh and Vienggeune
Phonngavong
Minnesota
Sponsor:Sengdeuan and
Bounkhong Xayana
Minnesota
Sponsor:Sengdeuan and
Bounkhong Xayana
Danny and Nichole Tilles
Derly Trevino
California
Sponsor:Ronald and
Debbie Tilles
Texas
Sponsor:Norman and
Sarah Kirby
Hami Feyesa
Georgia
Sponsor:Louise Griffin
Roberto and Doris Morales
Florida
Sponsor:Aramis and
Ligia Valencia
Marisol Garcia De Los
Salmones
California
Sponsor:Peter and
Rachel Herschelman
Benjamin Orellana and
Danubia Rodriguez
Tennessee
Sponsor:David Najera and
Maria Torres
Taras and Amber Sarapin
Sanjar Shadiev
Oregon
Sponsor:Nathan and
Elizabeth Dunn
Florida
Sponsor:Timothy and
Mettina Couet
Alexander Chen and
Shishi Huang
California
Sponsor:Tommy Lam and
Hai Yan Wu
*Not pictured.
Congratulations
NEW Gold Producers & Silver Producers
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congratulations: Gold Producers and Silver Producers Volunteer 2015
Eduardo and Suellen Silva
Elizabeth and Gabriel Silva
Angelica and Daniel Simonsen
Blake Slagle
Jordan Crystal
Shan and Julie Kwak
Dave and Chelsea Pfefferle
Rob Daniel
Yusnier Ledesma and Ivelis Garriga
Lalounny Phetthanousone
Marthe Renee Denis
Sanyup Lee
Vinh Moc Phuong
Oliver Diaz and Hedy Llibre
Yong Kyun Lee and Suk Hee Yun
Julio Dominguez and Ana Del Pino
Renae Doulaghsingh
Natalie Lentini and
Norm Stapleton III
Alvaro Polanco and
Decideria Santos
Marissa Lewis
Matthew Rabines
David and Jennifer Acord
Luisa Maria Duran Espinal
and Pablo Tineo
Zhiyuan Li
Adan and Yolanda Aguayo
Carlos Encarnacion
Arunee and Thomas Liampachara
Kritika Raghupathy and
Anand Kumaraswamy
Gabriel Aguilar and Martha Munoz
Xiu Xia Feng and Fu Tang Zhang
Zhefan Lin
Luis Aguilar and Guadalupe Santos
Brian Feregrino
Jose and Bertha Aguilar
Jaime Fernandez and Carolina
Jimenez Rodriguez
Julio Linares and
Roxana De Linares
GOLD PRODUCER
Leonidas Abreu Medina
Jose and Rosy Aguilera
Mingnakhone Aiden and
Mingnakhone Vatthana
Nelsin Alberto Munoz
Isela Alcaraz
Pedro Francisco Alcaraz
and Laura Rueda
Maria Lourdes Alcaraz Cornejo
Marina Allakhverdova
Elodia Flores and Acasio Jimenez
Ronald Flores Mejia and
Isabel Villanueva Flores
Judi Liu
Mariano Longino Cuevas and
Ariana Esteban-Rossel
Felipe and Gaudencia Lopez
Enriqueta Galaviz and Fredy Erives
Ricardo Lopez and Juana Rivero
Adolfo Manuel Gallegos
and Gricelda Serrano
Ramon and Lilia Lopez
Victor Manuel Gamboa
and Lilia Zavala
Mingbuo Ma
Carlos Lugo and Mirelly Disla
Stephen Manders
Joseph and Alyssa Andrew
Mateo Lucas Garcia
and Elvia Lopez
Juan and Angeles Arellano
Rogelio Garcia and Francisca Ortiz
Bryan Martinez
Jean Duchaine Auguste
and Bettie Louis
Miriam Gomez and
Rigoberto Gutierrez
Fernando Martinez and
Veronica Carrillo
Servando Avellaneda
and Nancy Benitez
Fernando Gonzalez and
Laura Gutierrez
Emilia A. Matias
Fares Bader
Tita Gonzalez
Eunice Kyung Bae
Eleida and Jorge Gonzalez
Rafael and Yolanda Barajas
Maribel Gonzalez
Mariano Batista and Paola Ramos
Juan Bianel Gonzalez
and Glemnys Hilario
Omar Batista Zacarias
Rodolfo Beltre and Yubelkis Santos
Aura Bernard
Eperanza Bernard
Jeramie and Melissa Black
Leigh and Bob Boyd
Cameron and Tonya Brown
Luisa Buitrago and Wilmar Chavez
Brittany and Anthony Burks
Hector and Rosana Cabrera
Marco Cancino and Maria Herrera
Carlos Cango and Elizabeth Azcatl
Nancy Celedon and Ismael
Galvez Alvarado
Guillermo and Elvira Guerrero
Elisa and Gustavo Guerrero
Trevor and Tarra Hartel
Yunfang He
Anthony Mc Koy and Samantha
Thompson-Mc Koy
Brandon and Amanda McAninch
Alberto Medina and Rocio Sanchez
Leticia Medina and Juan
Manuel Castillo
Isabel Hernandez and Felix Trevino
Oscar Michel and Gloria Diaz
Javier and Yadira Hernandez
Maria Minchala and Jaime Urgilez
David Hernandez and Marta
Elizabeth Mendoza Melgar
Antonio Mira Baires and Yoselin
Graciela Guardado Aparicio
Eduardo and Lily Hidalgo
Benito Molina and Alberta Tapia
Rogelio Hilario and Ana Lilia Aguilar
Eliseo Montelongo and
Claudia Torres
Mei Shan Hu
Qiang Ying Huang
Rafael and Guillermina Cerros
Arisala Jandee
Carlos Chajon and
Leslie Castellanos
Yankiel Jimenez and Elsa Tapia
Jacobo Contreras and
Maribel Mendoza
Mario Mazariegos and
Lesvia Hernandez
Jose Manuel Mendez
and Liz Galindo Soto
Jose Ibarra and Karina Rodriguez
Maggie M. Chen and
Meng Wei Wang
Fidel Maya Antonio and
Valentina Osorio Chavez
Juan and Isaias Hernandez
Ma Luisa Celestino and
Gregorio Martinez
Laura and Francisco Chavira
Joseph Marin
Parichat Janchuay
Shanyao Jin
Clayton and Hyacinth Johnson
Cristin Jose
Excene Joseph and Olnise Caneus
Tosaporn Kaewmaneesakul
Ricardo Cortez and Maria G. Rivera
Emily and Paul Ketterman
Roman and Rosalba Cortez
Chul Kim
Tomas Cruz and Laura Cuatzo
Han Suk Kim and Do Yeon Lee
Lucio Cruz Perez and Norma
Godinez Salgado
Tae Chul Kim
Luis and Laura Morales
Jose and Floricel Munoz Garcia
Diego Navarrete
Jackie Norwark
Benito and Martha Olvera
Michelle Jianxue Qu
Ryan Smith
Dariel Soriano
Jose Angel Sosa and Berenice Cruz
Kevin Stellar and Alcia Vega
Jose Suarez and Esther Castillo
Bouta and Khamsay Sysouvanh
Kanwar Takhtar and Dilpreet Kaur
Sterlin Tejeda and Maria Perez
Cornelio Terrero and Alba Pacheco
SILVER PRODUCER
Apolinar Alvarado Ramirez and
Patricia Lopez Guerrero
Ramer Gonzalez and Elisa Estrella
Karina Bernal Cruz
Carolina Rodela and
Jaime Gonzalez Claro
Modesto Gonzalez Olea
and Juana Hernandez
Yosisbel Rojas
Marco Antonio Gregorio
and Marta Mejia
Kevin and Melissa Bubbers
Tina Chang
Shi Juan Chen and Cheng Wen Zhu
Timoteo and Mariana Tito
Eliza Chu
Fausto Tlaxca and Maria Tecua
Oyuki Contreras and
Francisco Avila
Letisha A. Richards
Noel Riley
Ruben Rios
Jas and Alyssa Channa
Xinyun Rong
Oscar Sarabia and Teresa Ramirez
Morgan Scott
Kendrie Seraphin and
Diomery Polanco
Matthew Singer
Drew Snyder
Ricardo and Lidia Cuatlacuatl
Ruperto Soriano and Jissel Reyes
Rylan Tomita
Junbelle Dasilao
Southakhone Soundara
Alejandro G. Torres
Horacio Deloera and
Yessenia Alvarez
Shujath Ali Syed
Valentin and Isabel Tovar
Joseph and Heidi Trudgeon
Joanna Valdez R.
Elmer Vallecillo and
Rosario Antunez
Luis Dominguez Martinez
and Anita Gonzalez Cruz
Nagaraj and Geetha Raj Donti
Matthew Duncan
Veni Tauanuu and Lupe
Aumavae-Tauanuu
Eliezer Taveras and Larimar Valdez
Eduarda Tomas
Demetrio Toxtle and Sofia Rojas
Arturo Velazquez and
Apsara Valentin
Frank and Ely Duran
Tom and Michael Wanich
Jorge and Esther Fernandez
Biling Weng
Hilda Tzita
Ruth and Charles Whitten
Maria Estela Fernandez De
Gaxiola and Juan Gaxiola
Donohue Whyte
Juan Jose and Edith Gallardo
Logan Roberts and Allie Pancake
Jon Andres Williams
Roberto Vasquez and
Sandra Escobar
Jennifer Robinson
Chongping Xia
Eduardo Garcia Cuevas
and Leticia Mendez
Ana O. Rodriguez
Mindy W. Xu
Sabrina Rodriguez
Amanda Yang
Claribel Rodriguez and
Wilson Tavera
Jia Yin Yu
Pedro Rodriguez and Liliana
Dominguez-Gonzalez
Bao Sheng Zhang
Jesus Perfecto Rivas and
Santos Mabel Machado
Alonso Rivera Palacios and
Consuelo Diaz Alarcon
Cirano Rizo Aguilar and
Marilu Fuente Gumeta
Brandon Rodriguez and
Virginia Veras
Yumary Rodriguez and
Eduardo Martinez
Bryan and Karen Fehrer
Eduardo Giron and
Andrea Maribel Solis
Luis Fidel Gonzalez and
Lupita Verastica
Simchan Tran
Kwai Chun Tsoi and
Hok Ling Cheung
Olga Umana
Martha Vasquez and Jose Duenas
Yaping Zheng
Carmen Guzman and
Constantino Castillo
Meng Qi Xie
Guido and Mari Zhunio
Asme Hagos
Kun Xiao
Fei Xing
Jianwen Yin
Silvia and Sergio Zamora
Jun Zhou
Yolanda Rosas Perez and
Florentino Leon Mateos
Xing Chun Hu
Sun Ahn
Max Hu
Robens and Wesleine Belance
Yanrong Huang
Elihut Bernabe and Fara Rosas
Jessica and Trevor Jensen
Jesus Bolanos
Hui Hui Jiang
Maximina Cabrera and
Fausto Cuatzo
Jesus Salazar-Leon and
Basiliza Hernandez
Anasha Patandin
Bernard Pease
Sook and Ji Hwan Kim
Jorge Jimenez and Isabel Villamar
Akim Johnson
Yvette Jourdain
Daniel Emilio Julian Adames
Gilbert Benoit Lambert
Rejina Lee
Margarito Misael Lopez
Chilel and Nayeli Yesenia
Julio Cesar Lopez Perez
Weslin Martinez and Joaquina Ortiz
Adalberto Martinez and
Agustina De Gante
Antonio Medina
Leobardo Medina and Bulmara
Elia Elisa Rivera Torres
Venancio Otanez and Maria
Catalina De La Torre
Antelmo and Guadalupe Herrera
Monica and John Orrego
Alejandro Hernandez
Carlos and Ana Maria Morua
Nichanan Rojratsirikul
Cirilo Ruiz
Jorge Hernandez
Jie Ling Wen
Luis Rojas G.
Luis Ruiz
Virgilio Hernandez and
Dioney Garcia
Jin Yu Wang
Barbara Hernandez Nunez
and Alejandro Varela
Yohan and Lizbeth Ruiz
Tongjai Hanjenlak
Efrain Miranda Campos
and Martha Miranda
Xihua Wu
Luis and Alma Dely Hernandez
Pablo Guerrero and
Martha Rodriguez
Hugo Vicente Mendoza
Karina Gonzalez Gonzalez
and Kary Hernandez Garcia
Vivi and Gerardo Zermeno
Caballero Garcia and Jesus Miguel
Marco and Beni Godinez
Arie and Paige Tidwell
Rolando Reyes and Ana
Maria Marcelo Reyes
Juan and Gloria Quijano
Rita Garcia
Dennis Resendiz and Rosa Antonio
Jesus Ramirez and Roselvina Soto
Gregorio Reyes and Esther Espinal
Marie-France Noel
Vani and Kiran Rao
Jose Luis Chavez and
Manuela Parra
Cecilia Renteria
Roberto and Fedelina Flores
Pavel and Reina Navarro
Veronica Flores
Vianey Basilio
Sui Tial and Ral Kung Ling
Gerardo and Violeta Regalado
Nikita Nana
Jenny Bandigan
Uriah and Lascelles Thompson
Hitesh and Gitanjali Ray
Jia Ming Dai
Guadalupe Garcia and
Primitivo Mejia
Antonio Ramirez and
Veronica Reyes
Zenaido Tolayo and
Pascuala Jacobo
Misael Molina R. and
Fabiola Carmona
Mateo Ramirez
Simone and Paul Thanavong
Ramon Toroba and Leila Ramos
Reinaldo Cuevas and
Antonia Torres
Marilu Arroyo
Oscar and Raquel Ramirez
Lorena Ramirez and
Manuel Castillo
Miguel Mendoza and
Arcely Gutierrez
Dickie Zheng
Juan Ozuna and Perla Leon
Hankiel Perez and
Yelennys Hidalgo
Claudia Ramales and Andres Sosa
Teodoro Reyes and Isabel Osorio
Flor and Pablo Reza
Jose Rubio and Sabina Barroso
Amy Schaefer
Cirenio and Alicia Solis
Rosy Sordo and Jose Gayoso
Ricardo Sotelo and Juana Martinez
Emmanuel Soto and
Fabiola Hernandez Tello
Oswil Tejada and Glenda
Victoria Oliva
Joel and Marcelina Sampedro
Cheng Li
Jose Cervantes and Ma
De Jesus Madera
Narciso Sanchez and
Adriana Benitez
Dingsu Liang
Wan Leng Chan
Jiayan Lin
Steven Thomas Luthje
and Rosanna Luthje
Ana Sanchez and Javier Morales
Sam and Jackie Chapman
Ivan Liu
Shaun and Makerita Va’A
Rufino Lopez Lopez and
Calixta Perez Lopez
Miguel Vera Gutierrez
Jose and Enedelia Perez
Silvestre Sanchez and
Noelia Suarez
Maria Clara and Aristeo Ramirez
Denese Coke
Victor Vidana and Ana Barrios
Samuel Perez Domingo and
Cindy Deysy Pastrana Chavez
Dilenia Santos Munoz
Linda Mar
Samuel and Rosa Covarrubias
Valentin Villegas
Emmanuel and Blanca Santoyo
Marin and Irma Marin
Yining Wang
Doriselda Perez Morales
and Adalina Hernandez
Eladio Seijo
Francisco Cruz Vasquez
and Elides Luis
Rebeca Mendez and
Silvano Escalante
Efrain Peralta and Rafaela
Adame Peralta
Jeannett Lopez and Oscar Perez
Chinnawat Wanthong
Iris Yang
Celebrate your
success
Las Vegas, NV
Amway Achievers
DECEMBER 5–9, 2016
Greek Islands
Amway World
Headquarters
North American
Growth Council
Ada, MI
JUNE 6–13, 2016
Amway New
Platinum Conference
Set your goals NOW
to qualify for Amway™
business conferences.
Invitations are awarded at
several achievement levels.
NOVEMBER 1–4, 2015
San Diego, CA
Amway Achievers
DECEMBER 7–11, 2017
Orlando, FL
Amway Achievers
Big Island, HI
Executive Diamond Club/
Diamond Club
FEBRUARY 20–27, 2016
NOVEMBER 30–DECEMBER 4, 2015
Approximately 53% of IBOs in the U.S., and 49% of IBOs in Canada, were “active.” Following are approximate percentages of IBOs in North
America who achieved the illustrated levels of success in the performance year ending August 31, 2014: New Platinum Conference (0.19%),
Achievers Invitational (0.54%), Executive Diamond/Diamond Club (0.05%), North American Growth Council (0.01%).
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the last word: Adolfo Arroyo Volunteer 2015
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Go to achievemagazine.com/achievement for the updated list.
Congratulations to the new qualifiers on their great achievement!
The average monthly Gross Income for “active” IBOs was
USD $183 (in the U.S.)/CAD $206 (in Canada).
Following are approximate percentages of IBOs in North America who achieved the
illustrated levels of success in the performance year ending August 31, 2013: New
IBO Incentive Award (31.9%), First Step Award (3.85%), Balanced Sponsor Award
(2.16%), Program Plus Award (0.23), Mentor Award (1.95%).
I volunteer
“I grew up in a small town in Mexico.
Although my family was blessed with
a humble, well-built house, I was
aware, even at a young age, that
many in my community, including
my grandparents, lived in meager
houses made of mud blocks. The
homes had dirt floors, and no
indoor plumbing or electricity.
“I immigrated to the United States
35 years ago, and I have always
been appreciative of how the living
conditions in this country are much
better and more accessible. But
I have never forgotten what it is
like to not have basic amenities.
“My work with Habitat for Humanity®†
is a way of honoring my grandparents
and my own memories of their
humble living conditions. When I see
the new homeowners who are so
emotionally moved by the houses we
helped build for them, I can almost
see my family back in Mexico.”
– IBO Adolfo Arroyo
“I volunteer because I want to give
back to those who don’t have what
I have: a simple, safe, decent home.”
Founders Crown Ambassador
Tim Foley (left) with Adolfo.
– Adolfo
For more information, visit
share.habitat.org/2016efinitybuild.
†Habitat for Humanity® is a registered trademark of Habitat for Humanity International, Inc.
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Achievers
Approximately 53% of IBOs in the U.S., and 49% of IBOs in Canada, were “active.” Following are approximate percentages of IBOs in
North America who achieved the illustrated levels of success in the performance year ending August 31, 2014: Achievers; 0.54%.
† The Venetian® and Palazzo® are registered trademarks of Las Vegas Sands Corp.
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