My Founder’s Circle Trip Highlights Part 1

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Flowers & Samples—There were gorgeous pink & purple fresh flower arrangements all over the Gathering Place and hotel lobby.  I think someone counted 17 of them!  And, they had dozens of samples from the Annual Catalog on display, so we could see them up close.

Poolside Dinner Party—Out by the pool, the tables were all dressed up for our Pool Party & BBQ later that evening.  I loved the hanging lights and lanterns!

From left: Eldonna Epp, Colleen Magness, Lisa Curcio, Susan Campfield, Genevieve Ko, Kim Vogel,Angie Leach & Connie Heisey

Fruit Punches—We were assigned to tables and ours was the Fruit Punches!  We played a little ice-breaker game to get to know one another.

Masterpiece Place Card—We each had a little painted work of art at our place setting.  A fun keepsake!

BBQ Buffet—For dinner, we enjoyed a full BBQ buffet. Yummy

That Cake!—The chocolate cake in the middle of the table was huge, beautiful and delicious! 

From left: Mindy Gray, Dawn Bourgette, Susan Campfield, Diane Dimich, Peggy Murwin, Jen Pitta, Jackie Bultje, Angie Leach, Allison Okamitsu, Kay Cogbill, Jessica Taylor, Erica Cerwin & Darla Roberts.

First-Timers—That night we had a First-Timers meeting to welcome us and share what we did this year to propel us into the Top 100.  Shout-out to all my First-Timer friends!

Selfie With Sara—One of my favorite parts of the trip was being able to chat with several members of the Stampin' Up! corporate team.  With Shelli Gardner away on a mission in Hawaii, her daughter Sara Douglass, the interim CEO, was our hostess and made us all feel welcomed and loved! 

First Pillow Gift—Each night we received a little surprise gift on our beds.  The first night was sneak peek goodies from the upcoming Occasions Catalog, including a package of Designer Series Paper, a stamp set and a new little tool that will add shimmer to stamped artwork!  EEEEeeeee! 

Gift Tags—Each of our pillow gifts came in a bright cloth pouch with a cute die-cut tag, and tied closed with our In Color cotton ribbon.

Founder's Circle Highlights…Day 2

Dawn Bourgette & Kim Vogel 

Buffet Breakfast—Day 2 of the trip was my birthday…and what a way to spend it!  Each morning we had a lovely breakfast buffet with lots of BACON!  MMMmmmm, my favorite!

From left: Kim Vogel, Angie Leach, Susan Campfield, Eldonna Epp, Ann Schach, Dawn Bourgette, Peggy Murwin, Jackie Bultje, Erica Cerwin, Diane Dimich, Tina Rappe, Mary Knabe & Julie Brancart. (Dawn Olchefske not pictured)

Zion National Park—A group of us traveled to Zion National Park for the day.  It was a 45-minute shuttle, which gave us lots of time to laugh & chat! 

God's Country—Ann Schach, Eldonna Epp and I hiked the trails together, taking in the beautiful scenery and watching the very tame squirrels.

Treats For Kanab—Later that afternoon, we stopped by the Gathering Place to help fill treat bags to give to the workers at the Stampin' Up! Kanab manufacturing plant.  Thanks so much to Lyssa Zwolanek for coordinating the efforts!

Thank You Banner—Tamra Davis created a banner for all of us to sign to give to the Kanab workers the next day.

Jackie Bultje & Dawn Olchefske enjoy some afternoon snacks.

Daily Treats—Every afternoon, they would have special treats in the Gathering Place!  This day we had a spread of cheeses, crackers and fruits.  On another day we could choose from a variety of smoothies.  My favorite was the huge sugar cookies with a bowl of cream cheese frosting and strawberries and other fresh fruits to add on top!  I think they think we enjoy being rewarded by yummy foods!  They're right!

Phyllis Shepherd tosses a bean bag to win a daily prize.

Daily Prizes—Each day, we could go to the Gathering Place and toss a bean bag to win a prize!  I won Corrugated Card Stock, Delightful Dijon Dotted Lace Trim, Happy Haunting Washi Tape and Organza Ribbon. 

Collecting Signatures—I spent a lot of time over the first couple days collecting signatures in our "Last Splash" yearbook!  I think I was the only one doing it, but it was a great way to meet everyone!  I was able to get everyone's signature, except possibly one from Deb Snyder…I still do not know if she was there or not!  Out of the Top 100 from the US and Top 20 from Canada, there were about 110 of us there. 

The Warmest Welcome—One of the most important and surprising parts of this trip was how warmly everyone welcomed me and the other First-Timers!  I never felt out of place or uncomfortable for even a moment.  It felt so surreal to be able to chat & mingle with so many demonstrators that I've followed, respected and idolized throughout my 12 years with Stampin' Up!  People congratulated me, welcomed me, hugged me and went out of their way to make me feel like I belonged.  It was so awesome to be able to spend real time with this amazing group to share about our businesses and our lives!  I truly felt like I made instant friends and I feel forever bonded to them by this experience!  Thank you to all of my fellow Founder's Circle attendees!  Love & hugs to you all!

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That's all for today!  I've got lots more tidbits to share with you from our Pajama Party & Swap Night, our trip to the Kanab manufacturing plant, much more!  Stay tuned for Part 2 of my Founder's Circle Highlights coming tomorrow! 

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