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March has been an exciting month for the
IBOAI.
We officially celebrated our 50th Anniversary,
held our March Board Meeting, and introduced up-and-coming
second and third generation family members to the excitement
and responsibilities of Association leadership.
50th Anniversary Celebration
Although April 23, 2009, is the actual anniversary date, the
IBOAI planned our official celebration to coincide with the
March Board Meeting.
Along with current
Board Members,
the IBOAI invited past Board Members, Corporate associates,
and members of the Founding Families. A large crowd
commemorated the forming of the American Way Association in
1959 and its 50 years of service to all IBOs.
The evening began with a reception and dedication ceremony
at the IBOAI offices of the west conference room to the
memory of
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Former Board Members return to the IBOAI for a reception, including, left to right, Dorsey and Pam Deaton and Bob and Linda Vest.
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William J. Halliday, late counsel to the IBOAI. “Bill,” as
he was known affectionately to both the Association and the
Corporation, wrote the original Articles of Incorporation
and served as Association counsel most of the Association’s
50 years. Dedication was given by
Jody Victor of the
IBOAI Governance & Oversight Committee.
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Members of the original Founding Families attending the reception include Bernice Hansen (seated center), Susan Ross, Jody Victor,
and Karen DeBlay.
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MAC Chairman Terry Andrews and Board Chairman Bob Andrews join Amway Chairman Steve Van Andel at the IBOAI Reception.
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All guests were then ushered into the elegant Pantlind
Ballroom at the
Amway
Grand Plaza Hotel for dinner and the commemorative
program: “Celebrating
50 Years of Freedom, Family, Hope, Reward!”
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A full house of guests reminisce an original sponsoring film, “A World of Difference,” in the Pantlind Ballroom.
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Hosts for the event were 2007 IBOAI Chairman
Jim Janz and 2008 IBOAI
Chairman Bill Hawkins.
Among the highlights of the program were recognition of
Founding Families, including
Bernice
Hansen, wife of Founding Member Fred Hansen,
Jody Dutt, son of
Founding Member Jere Dutt, and Jody Victor, son of Founding
Member Joe Victor, and their families. Jody Victor, widely
known as the Association historian, spoke about the early
days of the Association and shared a few fun anecdotes.
Amway Chairman
Steve Van Andel represented the Van Andel and DeVos
families, speaking of the importance of partnership as we
continue into the next 50 years. Inspirational song was
provided by the powerful, resonating voice of
Wintley Phipps, singer, publisher, philanthropist,
founder/CEO of the
U.S. Dream Academy, and IBO, who performed, among other
pieces, Amazing Grace
as he did at this year’s Presidential Inaugural Prayer
Service at the National Cathedral.
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An Eagle Award was presented to Jim Janz because, “We are
grateful you stood in the Gap” during a very difficult year.
The Victor Legacy Award was presented to the Victor Family,
“Celebrating the Victor Family’s long heritage of dedication
to the Association and the future of the business.” And, a
special award was presented to Steve Van Andel honoring
Amway’s commitment to “Freedom, Family, Hope, and Reward.”
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Anniversary Host Bill Hawkins presents the Freedom, Family, Hope, Reward Award to Amway Family Member Steve Van Andel.
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Jim Janz, IBOAI Chairman in 2007, accepts the Eagle Award for “Standing in the Gap.”
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IBOAI Vice Chairman Steve Woods presents the Victor Family with
the Victor Legacy Award to Kathy, Jody, Steve, and Joe Victor.
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The evening was a mixture of the past, present, and future,
says current IBOAI Chairman
Bob Andrews, “This
anniversary gives us all a lot of confidence, knowing the
next 50 years looks even brighter.”
March Board Meeting
It was another productive week, all parties working hard to
move ahead together, the IBOAI and
Amway Global
seeking common ground on topics like:
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Upcoming National Spotlight Tours
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New exciting product DVDs
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Expanded advertising – TV, print, Web
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Introduction of rebranding the legacy of
products to the “green format”
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Global Mobile iPhone test, using PDAs for
business building
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Achievers trip 09
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Web 2.0 initiative
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Growth Incentive Program for 2010 and beyond
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Says IBOAI Board Chairman Bob Andrews, “The Corporate
leadership is always very helpful. They want to be able to
say yes to everything but they can’t always. Our job as a
Board is to help them find ways to say yes.” As always,
Board work doesn’t end with Board Meeting Week. Members
continue talks during phone conferences and unofficial
meetings.
Second and Third Generation IBOs
The IBOAI and Amway Global welcomed second and third
generation family IBOs Cale and Aura Andrews, Trevor and
Alexis Baker, David and Jules Dornan, Jason Dutt, Jere Dutt,
Joe Victor, and Steve Victor. They were here to help
celebrate the IBOAI’s 50th anniversary, but also
to learn from one another and share their visions for the
next 50 years. Many of their families were instrumental in
founding the Association or have been active in it in
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Bob Andrews, IBOAI Chairman, opens business during the afternoon Executive Committee meeting.
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other ways. Now they’re coming of age as future leaders!
In addition to meeting with the IBOAI Executive
Committee, they also spent time at Amway Global
Headquarters, meeting staff and providing input. The
highlight, they said, was meeting at the Office of the Chief
Executive with Amway Chairman Steve Van Andel, who gave them
a private tour of Amway Co-founder Jay Van Andel’s office.
This Anniversary Week was a prime example of how the
Association and the Corporation – the Board Members and
Corporate Representatives – have continually maintained
their focus on Feedom, Family, Hope, and Reward. If you
enjoyed reading about our 50th Anniversary
celebration events, stay tuned for more.
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IBOAI Board Member Jim Dornan and Chairman Bob Andrews
welcome Jules and David Dornan to the evening
Executive Committee meeting.
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IBOAI Board Member Glen Baker introduces Alexis and Trevor Baker at Executive Committee welcome dinner.
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IBOAI Chairman Bob Andrews (right) hosts Aura and Cale Andrews
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Amway Chairman Steve Van Andel greets Jason Dutt, Jere Dutt, David & Jules Dornan, Steve Victor, Joe Victor, and Aura & Cale Andrews at his office.
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Steve Victor, Jason Dutt, Jere Dutt, and Joe Victor, second and third generation Family Members, visit Corporate Headquarters.
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(At front) Jim Janz, Jody Victor, Bill Hawkins, and Steve Woods listen as committees present their findings at the General Closing Session.
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Discussing Awards & Recognition with Corporate staff are (right from center) Jody Victor, Jim Dornan, Joe Markiewicz, and Bob Andrews.
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Sharon Janz, Theresa Danzik, Kathy Victor, Sandy Hawkins, Terry Andrews, and MaryBeth Markiewicz of the Marketing Advisory Committee discuss products with Corporate staff.
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