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

BUSINESS INFO ALERT

Great News on Free Delivery Offer for Mobile Orders – and Fast Track Extension for Existing IBOs
Orders for customers placed with Amway Global through a mobile device will now receive free standard delivery and IBOs will get the 20% PV uplift – Fast Track participation period for existing IBOs extended through August 31, 2010!

IBO Registrations Now Accepted By Scan and E-mail
Effective immediately, you can now send in your new IBO registrations by scan and e-mail. Note that credit card and Social Security information must be removed before you e-mail the registration, for security reasons. It is important that you follow the listed procedure if the registration is to be accepted for this method.

Miss America Touts Artistry on Style Blog
Current Miss America Caressa Cameron shares a few Artistry beauty tips in a recent article for the blog StyleList.

Amway Global Positive Sprouts Kick Off Results
This Saturday the Amway Global Positive Sprouts project kicks off in Philadelphia. It will mobilize community volunteers to get their hands dirty by planting gardens with Boys and Girls Club members. They need up to 30 IBOs from the Philadelphia area to help out. Here are the results.

IBOAI Now on Twitter in Spanish
The IBOAI has offered Twitter alerts in English since reporting live from Achievers09. Now to better serve bilingual IBOs, we’re adding Twitter alerts in Spanish.

What Products Apply to $75+ Customer Orders for Free Shipping
A clarification: What products apply for the $75+ Customer Orders for Free Shipping.

IBOAI Membership Update
You probably know that the IBOAI – your trade association – brings you representation and access to leadership. Learn what else it brings you.

2010 IBOAI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Steve Woods - Chairman
Brad Duncan - Vice Chairman
Bob Andrews - Past Chairman

Executive
Steve Woods - Chairman
Brad Duncan - Vice Chairman
Bob Andrews - Past Chairman
Glen Baker
Jim Dornan
Kanti Gala
Shivaram Kumar

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

Business Operations
Kanti Gala - Chairman
Pedro Lizardi - Vice Chairman
Alberto Aguilera
Howie Danzik
Doug Weir
Doyle Yager

Legal & Ethics
Bert Gulick - Chairman
Steve Woods - Vice Chairman
Mike Bundy
John Crowe
Leif Johnson

Hearing & Disputes
Jody Victor - Chairman
Glen Baker
Jody Dutt
Steve Woods

Hearing & Disputes Panel Alternates
Jim Dornan
Shivaram Kumar
Dan Yuen

Governance & Oversight
Jody Victor - Chairman
Bill Hawkins
Jim Janz

MARKETING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Kathy Victor - Chairman
Patsy Lizardi, Vice Chairman
Terry Andrews, Past Chairman
Susan Bundy
Jennie Belle Crowe
Theresa Danzik
Lata Gala

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 North America
Amway North America Newsroom
Nutrilite
Artistry
eSpring.com

*Some links may require
Amway North America login

IBOAI NEWS

June IBOAI Board Meeting Update and Highlights
“We’ve been given this tremendous opportunity. Together, we can achieve great things,” said Amway President Doug DeVos, meeting with IBO leaders at the June IBOAI Board Meeting. The IBOAI Board and Amway Global representatives addressed every facet of the business and made a host of recommendations to enhance your Amway Global business.

IBOAI Builds on the Dreams of Our Youth
We were there for you – at the U.S. Dream Academy’s 9th Annual Power of a Dream Gala. Each year, the IBOAI and Amway Global make it a priority to support the dreams of disadvantaged youth by sponsoring tables at this exciting event.

TAX TIPS FOR IBOS

Taxpayers and Identity Theft

Identity thieves don’t just use stolen identity information to steal money or charge things to your account. They often use it to file false tax returns to get refunds. These tips should help protect you and may even alert you to the fact that someone may be doing this to you.

The Full Story>>

IBO BOOKKEEPING 101

IBO Bookkeeping 101:

U.S. Version

- English
- Spanish
- French Canadian
- Korean

Canadian Version

- English
- Spanish
- French Canadian

	DR. CHET'S HEALTH TIPS
Calcium and Heart Attacks Calcium is important for your bones and your muscles. But does recent research say taking calcium supplements could increase your risk of a heart attack? Waist Size We have an obesity epidemic today, but did you know your waist size may be more important? Supplement Safety A recently published study on the safety of certain supplements affirmed their safety, and some supplements are associated with a decreased mortality risk.
	AMWAY NEWS

Advertising Schedule
Here is a look at the upcoming Amway Global advertising schedule for “The Power of Positive” advertising campaign updated for the week of 8-30-10.

Two New Recovery Drink Mixes Join Amway Global’s Sports Nutrition Product Line
Focus on recovery after your workout to prepare your body for what comes next. Two new options from Amway Global can help your body recover: NUTRILITE® Quick Recover Drink Mix and NUTRILITE Restore Drink Mix.

New Personal Accents Collection Jewelry and Accessory Designs Arrive
The 2010–2011 PERSONAL ACCENTS™ Collection Jewelry and Accessories from Amway Global are filled with all the right elements for him and her.

New 2010–2011 Ribbon Program Is Here!
Look for new Ribbon gift collections, gift selections, gift cards, and aids – all available now.

New Sports Nutrition Whey Protein Bar Now Available!
The new NUTRILITE® Whey Protein Bar in Chocolate Peanut Butter flavor is a delicious way to help fuel the building and rebuilding of lean muscle mass immediately after exercise.

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 North America, 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 North America

SOCIAL MEDIA RESOURCE

CENTER

Prepared by your IBOAI for IBOs new to social media as well as IBOs already using social media and looking for guidance. Learn about social networking, micro-blogging, media-sharing, and more here.

Go to the Resource Center>>

Our Latest Tip:
Tip 10: Facebook Places is the newest check-in app, which lets you tell the world where you are at any moment. It was automatically included in Facebook’s latest mobile upgrade.

Check us out

IBOAI Media Resource Center

ACHIEVE MAGAZINE FROM AMWAY NORTH AMERICA

Setting the Stage in Maui

Maui was the setting for the opening session of the 2010 IBOAI Board, led by new Chair Steve Woods and Vice Chair Brad Duncan.

The Full Story>>

IBO BEST PRACTICES

Bringing out the Professional in Us All

What does it mean to be “professional” in the business world? Does it mean dressing in suit and tie, or does it mean projecting a certain demeanor? The Amway Global Rules of Conduct provide some guidance for IBOs that form the backbone of this month’s IBO Best Practices, which is about Professionalism.

The Full Story>>

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

IBOs Hit a Home Run at Yankee Stadium

Yankee Stadium is often the place for fast pitches and double plays. On June 22, IBOs hit a home run using the facility to partner their We Live to Give Foundation with the Easter Seals New York to thank civic leaders for helping people with disabilities and special needs, presenting awards at the World of Hope Gala.

The Full Story>>

IBOS IN ACTION

IBOs Sponsor the “Perfect” Race Car

Third generation IBOs Jere and Rochelle Dutt were recently in Akron to sponsor a local Soap Box Derby racer and they may appear in a movie as a result.

The Full Story>>

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