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With
another successful business year just concluded, the Board of the
Independent Business Owners Association International
convened last
October to plan for continued growth in 2004.
Just
like every year since
Amway Global's launch, fiscal 2003 was stronger than
the year that preceded it. In 2003, Independent Business Owners powered
by Amway Global generated record-breaking sales of $1.035 billion, up $134
million over last year. IBOs earned $343 million in bonuses and
incentives―$61 million more than in 2002.
Instrumental in this success was a sensational group of new products and
services, developed with the input and support of the
IBOA
International. Among the new entries to the product portfolio were the
eSpring® Water Purifier,
Nutrilite®
Carb Blocker 2, and several new
Artistry®
offerings, including the exciting Spa Collection.
To
ensure that 2004 continues on the growth track, the Board examined a
variety of new products scheduled to launch in the coming months. They
also reviewed promotional programs, suggested several Web site
improvements, and began working on recommendations for next year's
Amway Global Business Incentives.
The
Board also announced its slate of officers for 2004, including
Fred
Harteis, President;
Billy Florence, Vice President; and new Board member
Greg Duncan, Secretary/Treasurer. Beginning three-year terms this month
are new Board members
Brad Biegert,
Jim
Dornan,
Terry Felber, Roland
Hughes,
Shivaram
Kumar,
Angelo Nardone, and
Steve Woods.
According to tradition, the October meeting's Closing General Session is
the venue for presentation of the
Joe Victor Leadership Award. Past
President
Don Wilson was the recipient of the year's award. Also honored
at the Closing General Session were outgoing President
Jerry Meadows,
and outgoing Marketing Advisory Committee Chairpersons, Cherry Meadows
and Julie Duncan.
Remember, the
IBOA International is your voice in this business, and the
Board welcomes your input and suggestions. Contact the Board at
iboai@iboai.com.
Copyright
2004. Source: January/February 2004 Achieve® magazine. Reprinted with
permission.
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