The Independent Business Owners Association International (IBOAI) is the primary advocacy organization for Independent Business Owners (IBOs) powered by Amway Global (formerly Quixtar). The IBOAI advises Amway Global on every facet of the business, from products and promotions to operations and business guidelines. The IBOAI and Amway Global are dedicated to partnering for success with your input, support and participation.

50 YEARS OF CELEBRATION!

Amway Global (formerly Quixtar) – Partnering with the IBOAI

The Voice of the IBO for 50 Years
This year marks our 50th anniversary as your association, 50 years of partnering with Amway Global and celebrating the IBO. It’s an anniversary we look forward to commemorating. Please join us throughout 2009 as we observe this milestone.

50 Years of Representing IBOs
Jim Janz’s Insights into History
Canada became Amway Global’s first international market in 1962, and in 1964 Jim and Sharon Janz of British Columbia signed on as IBOs. Over the years, they’ve been involved in the Board as a parade of new markets came online.

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Amway Global Takes Diamond Forum to Las Vegas to Celebrate Its 50th Anniversary
An amazing 4,000 Diamonds from around the world gathered in Las Vegas to celebrate Amway Global’s 50th Anniversary as it held its first Global Diamond Forum. Members of the IBOAI Board were there to participate in this historic event.

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EDC Gets to Know the Cities Amway Global Calls Home
Much of Amway Global’s success is apparent in the Corporation. But much of it is also apparent in the cities behind the Corporation – Ada and Grand Rapids – where the founding families have contributed to the growth and vitality of the community over the past 50 years.

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EDC Returns to Ada to Celebrate Amway Global’s 50th Anniversary
Friday, May 22:
Today, North American EDC (Executive Diamond Council) members returned to where it all began: Amway Global World Headquarters in Ada, in company with members from the rest of the world.

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EDC Arrives to Celebrate Amway Global’s 50th Anniversary
Thursday, May 21:
North American EDC (Executive Diamond Council) members joined those from around the world today for the first Global EDC event – celebrating Amway Global’s 50th Anniversary. It’s at a gathering of this size that you realize the magnitude of the founding families’ accomplishment.

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UPDATES

Amway Global and IBOAI Board Members Present Webcast to Help IBOs Maximize Their Businesses
Amway Global, formerly Quixtar, has posted a new webcast on their website* detailing how the IBOAI Board and the Corporation have teamed up to help you maximize earnings in this rough economy. It features Sandy Spielmaker and IBOAI Board Members explaining the latest changes in the business.

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Chairman’s Message
The IBOAI’s theme, battle cry, and marching orders for 2009 are … Moving Ahead Together.

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IBOAI Video Presented at Achievers Now Available Here
Just what is the IBOAI? What does the IBOAI Board do? What do they do for you? See for yourself in the fast-paced new video first presented at 2008 Achievers.

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The Road Less Traveled Is Our Video Most Requested
From the first moment the video played at the National Spotlight Tour, “The Road Less Traveled” (sometimes referred to as “I am an IBO”) has been well received – and frequently requested. Now we’re pleased to make it available for your replay and use.

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Achieve Magazine From Amway Global:

New Year Begins for the IBOAI

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2009 IBOAI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bob Andrews - Chairman
Steve Woods - Vice Chairman
Bill Hawkins - Past Chairman

Executive
Bob Andrews - Chairman
Steve Woods - Vice Chairman
Bill Hawkins - Past Chairman
Glen Baker
Jim Dornan
Shivaram Kumar
Joe Markiewicz
Kathy Victor

Awards & Recognition
Joe Markiewicz - Chairman
Jim Dornan - Vice Chairman
Glen Baker
Jody Dutt
Shivaram Kumar
Dan Yuen

Business Operations
Kathy Victor - Chairman
Pedro Lizardi - Vice Chairman
John Crowe
Howie Danzik
John Merris
Doyle Yager

Legal & Ethics
Steve Woods - Chairman
Bill Hawkins - Vice Chairman
Mike Bundy
Bert Gulick
Carl Reardon

Hearing & Disputes
Jody Victor - Chairman
Bill Hawkins
Joe Markiewicz
Steve Woods

Hearing & Disputes Panel Alternates
Jody Dutt
Shivaram Kumar
Dan Yuen

Governance & Oversight
Jim Janz
Jody Victor

RESOURCES

IBOAI Speaking Guidelines for

Independent Business Owners
Wells Fargo Insurance U.S.
Wells Fargo Insurance Canada
IRS Web Site
More Tax Information
Business Rules and Regulations*
Rules of Conduct*
Business Reference Guide*
Audio & Video
Ada-Tudes
Opportunity Zone
IBO Facts
Amway Global
Amway Global Newsroom
Nutrilite
Artistry
eSpring.com

*Some links may require
Amway Global login

IBOAI NEWS

IBOAI Engages with Nearly 8,000 at Anaheim National Spotlight Business Expo
We’re just back from National Spotlight Business Expo in Anaheim, California, and what a crowd! More than 8,000 greeted us at the Anaheim Convention Center Thursday, June 25, through Saturday, June 27.

IBOAI and Amway Global Bring Diamonds Up-to-Date
Following up on the success of last fall’s Diamond Meeting in Dallas, Amway Global held a second Diamond Meeting in Grand Rapids recently at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. Leaders from across North America were introduced to improvements and changes in the business with the help of several IBOAI Board Members.

IBOAI Board Wraps Up Productive June Meeting
The IBOAI Board just wrapped up a very productive June Board Meeting. Here are some of the highlights of the efforts this session, the accomplishments of your Board working together with Amway Global management.

Imagine True Success – Big Hit in Regina and Calgary!
Imagine True Success has been a true success at its launch in two major cities in Canada this spring: Regina and Calgary.

	IBOAI SPEAKING GUIDELINES FOR INDEPENDENT BUSINESS OWNERS
Most IBOs try hard to do the right thing – in business as in life. To help guide IBOs in the way they speak about their independent business powered by Amway Global, formerly Quixtar, the IBOAI and Amway Global put together these Speaking Guidelines for Independent Business Owners. The Full Story>>
	TAX TIPS
Tax Tips for IBOs May-June: More on the First-time Homebuyer Credit enacted for 2008. The Full Story>> IBO Reports Clean Bill of Health from IRS – Thanks to Joe DePetris, Jr. One of the resources the IBOAI considers solid gold for our Members is our Tax Consultant, Joe DePetris, Jr., CPA. An IBO’s positive experience during a recent IRS audit bears this out. The Full Story>>
	IBO BOOKKEEPING 101

IBO Bookkeeping 101:

U.S. Version

- English
- Spanish
- French Canadian
- Korean

Canadian Version

- English
- Spanish
- French Canadian

AMWAY GLOBAL NEWS

Amway Global Ranks #1 in Online Health & Beauty Sales Again, Says Internet Retailer
Amway Global Independent Business Owners helped the company reach the top online retailer spot in the Health & Beauty (H&B) category for the sixth consecutive year.

Artistry Time Defiance Lifting Eye Crème – One Eye Crème Really Can Do it All
TIME DEFIANCE® Lifting Eye Crème is perfect for customers of all ages who want to prevent and reduce the signs of aging.

New Artistry Total Mascara – All-in-One Lash Perfection
New ARTISTRY® Total Mascara is a multitasking master of beauty, transforming lashes with each application.

Watch Nutrilite in Action at the 2009 Adidas Track Classic
Watch Nutrilite in action – as the exclusive vitamin, mineral, and dietary supplement brand of the 2009 Adidas Track Classic. Whether you're close enough to attend or watch the broadcast on ESPN2, the 2009 Adidas Track Classic will put the spotlight on NUTRILITE®!

IBOAI HISTORY

First we were The American Way Association - then, with the formation of Amway, we became the Amway Distributors Association. As the business changed and Amway matured into Alticor, Amway, Amway Global, formerly Quixtar, and their sister companies, so the Association matured – we became the IBOAI (Independent Business Owners Association International). Take a moment to learn about our proud history:

              IBOAI
              Alticor
              Amway and
              Amway Global

IBO BEST PRACTICES

Never Bring Products into a Different Country

Every once in a while, we get the question, “How do I send Amway Global products to another country?” The right answer – and IBO Best Practice – is: Other than sending a gift bottle of something to someone for personal use, you shouldn’t.

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT

IBOs Serving Soup to Serve Others

“To whom much is given, much is expected,” says Jean Valerio, an IBO from New York who every week serves the homeless of the Bronx with food, drink, and a smile through New York City Relief (NYCR).

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IBOS IN ACTION

Satish Reddy Awarded Rare Silver Snoopy by NASA Astronaut Corps

As an IBO, Satish Reddy proudly wears his Founders Emerald pin from Amway Global, formerly Quixtar. As an engineer, he also proudly wears his Silver Snoopy presented by the NASA Astronaut Corps.

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IBOAI BLOG

Relaying facts, removing rumors, giving IBOs a voice.

A Need for Change in Discourse on the Internet
The Internet is a place many people go to get information. It’s where you expect to find facts and figures and details, but very often what you find is non-balanced opinion and spiteful commentary.

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