Convention 2014 recap…

Disneyland, California…what a wonderful place to hold our annual Close To My Heart (CTMH) Convention!!!

Come join me as I share a brief recap (with lots of pictures) of what a CTMH Convention is all about…. J

Disneyland, Disney World…Disney - just amazes me!!  You are treated so special by the staff (cast members) around the resort!! They make your stay extra special!

We had an amazing greeting as we entered the resort on Tuesday afternoon!  We were greeted by Chip or Dale, Alice (in wonderland), Cinderella, Baloo & Goofy!!  What fun!!!

AND…EVERYTHING around the resort spoke….Mickey Mouse!!  If you looked closely at most places (carpets, wall color, tiles, etc) you would find a Mickey head & ears somewhere!!  What FUN!!

Convention is a Thurs-Sat night, but Leadership Day starts on Wed & was free to attend this year!!

I was asked to be a speaker on “Marketing my Niche, working in a small community” and was honored to be asked to share. While I didn’t have a voice, or very little of it…it did go quite well!!

When we register for Convention, we always receive a name badge and this was my name badge for this year….

I ALWAYS look forward to getting together with my “Spa Girls” at CTMH events. 

This time there were only 5 out of the 9 in attendance at Convention.  While we missed the other girls, we did enjoy our lunch together on Wed to catch up with what is happening in our lives!  I’m so thankful for these friends!!

Thursday’s General Session started at 9am! As Directors, we didn’t have to scramble to find a seat…but had seats reserved for us directly in front of the stage!   When I arrived at my Director Chair I found a special blanket, all packaged up for me!!  CTMH gives such special treatment to their leaders, and I feel very blessed to be apart of that this Convention!!

Our day began with Disney performers sharing a little bit about how you fly CTMH style…

and then our VP’s - Brian, Kristine & Monica- along with some Disney actors, helped share NEW PRODUCTS with us!!  They were on the CTMH “Amazing Race” & tried to locate & find New products along the way!!

And the BIG, EXCITING event we look forward to each Thursday at Convention - the NEW Annual Inspirations REVEAL!!!

Elizabeth & I with our NEW books!!  Wahoo!!!

Thursday evening was as special treat for us as Directors!! 

 CTMH has a special dinner & evening planned for us each Convention!!!

We started out with meeting Mickey Mouse & having our photo taken with him…and then onto the Rose Garden to have a FABULOUS dinner!!

Here’s a picture of some of the desserts we could choose from - SCRUMPTIOUS!!

This is the group of ladies that I enjoyed my dinner with…

Then CTMH gave us special entrance into one of the Disney parks - we chose California Adventure to see the World of Color laser, light, water show!! 

But FIRST…we had 1 1/2 hrs in the park before the show started…so as per Monicas recommendation - I headed over to the Radiator Springs, Cars ride.

Oh WHAT FUN!!!  I wish we would have had time to ride this ride more than once! 

We waited 45 min in line…for the SINGLE RIDER line.  The regular line was a 190 minute wait!!! Yikes!!!  Thanks to Monica for her recommendation!! 

As you can see in the picture below…I was definitely enjoying myself, even as a single rider!! My fellow consultant, Roz, is sitting directly in front of me as a single rider too! J

We then headed over to find our Disney Cast Members, with the lit up torch. 

This was a special seating section where we would watch the World of Color display…beautiful & amazing how they pull off this production!! 

Friday was another grand day of Convention….lots of presentations - business & artwork & we learned so much!

Friday evening is our annual Awards Dinner! 

  

We all enjoy getting dressed up, and enjoy a fabulous meal with 10 of my friends!!

Awards & recognitions were given to many consultants & we celebrate with them on their great accomplishments!!

We finished our evening (actually each night) with a display of fireworks!  They took place in Disneyland at 9:30 every evening.

Saturday - The last day of Convention - sniffle, sniffle….

We started the morning at 6am with the 1st Rise & Shine 5k run/jog/walk event! 

I walked with my dear friends and  we were excited to also have this be a Fundraiser event!!  

Our registration fee for this 5k event helped support 20+ SMILES for children with cleft palette’s at Operation Smile!

After our 5k event, we got started with our last convention day. 

There was Extravaganza ( I won’t share these photos because of all the new products shown) & business classes…wonderful helpful information for us to soon share with you!!!

Then in the afternoon we had our final General Session. 

I always enjoy the Q&A time that takes place with Monica & our founder, Jeanette Lynton.  Jeanette always talks to us from her heart & shares so much!  We are so thankful for her & her dream to start this company & the care that she gives to each one of us!!

I was part of a large group that went on stage for recognition of our Costa Rica trip that we earned with CTMH last year.

There were many other recognitions as well…we’ll see what the next 3 months hold for me as a CTMH Consultant & if I am able to earn the upcoming Disney Hawaii incentive trip!  I know that it’s Jesus & His blessings that allow me to earn these trips!  He is the one who has given me my creative talents & so whatever the outcome, I am thankful for the opportunities that he has given me through CTMH!!  

There wasn’t a dry eye at this session - but it was a great way to end our time together. 

The rest of the evening…was play time! J 

We had a magnificent dinner,

(butternut squash soup was our 1st course - amazing!)...

 

created away (I chose to talk instead of create - imagine that J)....

& then walked through Downtown Disney to purchase the last of our souvenirs before heading home!!

Oh- and we CAN’T forget…I got a Sticky Boy!! If you don’t know about Sticky Boy….oh my you are missing out!!! 

Sticky Boy is our mascot - and ONLY makes an appearance at Convention each year!!! 


The staff of CTMH hide Sticky Boy stamps around our meeting halls & they have to be found!  My dear teammate - Nickie - found a Sticky Boy, hid it on my laptop in my room &  I found it there!!!  Thanks Nickie for adding a special touch to my Convention experience!!

(Click HERE to view the original Sticky Boy video…this video was made 10 years ago when CTMH first introduced clear stamps.  This video shows you had DURABLE our Clear stamps REALLY are!!)

4 am came rather quickly on Sunday morning as we headed out to catch our shuttle to the airport!!

I was so excited to get home & see my family again!!  I’m so thankful that I can take part in this event each year, but it’s definitely a long time to be away!! I missed them greatly!!

I hope you enjoyed this brief (very brief) re-cap of what a CTMH Convention is all about!! 

Would you like to join me next year???  

Contact me & I’d love to share how YOU can join me in at Disneyland, CA CTMH Convention next year!!  Stay tuned for pictures of all the GOODIES we received from our time at Convention!!!  Wahoo!!

Blessings to EACH of you!!

Krista Hershberger J

Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

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Annual Fall/Winter Open House!!

SAVE THE DATE!!!

Thurs, August 7^th from 6-9:30pm

Fri, August 8^th from 12-5pm

***You can “attend” my Open House & take advantage of my personal specials even if you can’t be here in person!!***

Stay tuned to my blog for more details to come!! J

2013 CTMH Convention - part 2

Yes, it is only 1 month later….and I am getting the part 2 blog posted! J Where DOES the time go???

I have some more pictures to share with you…but I am SO SAD!!  I just realized that somehow, my first day pictures got erased off of my camera card.

I have NEVER had this happen to me before…and I am devastated!  I know I had about 200 pictures from that first day, because we went to Downtown Disney, the beautiful grounds of Coronado Springs and so much more! 

So, needless to say, here are a few more pictures to help you capture what a CTMH Convention is all about! J

A fun, extra part of Convention - is the giving of gifts.  Not that they have to be handmade, and not that gifts have to be given at all (I think I was lacking this year in creativity of gifts!) but I had to share with YOU a few of the gifts that I received at Convention…

These cards were made by Dawn Kennedy…one of my 4th downline!! Thank you so much for this ADORABLE card set!! 

Here are two more gifts…the bucket of goodies is from my good friend & 3rd downline, Elizabeth Mindemann.  

The adorable book was created by Meredith Hainsworth, my 4th downline.

Keep in mind I actually received more gifts…a Sticky Boy t-shirt, a Love, Live, Scrap t-shirt, and many more I didn’t mention!! 

Thank you SO much to each of you for being a part of my CTMH family!! 

I feel so blessed to know each and every one of you! J

Another HIGHLIGHT of Convention….
I found my FIRST STICKY Boy on my own!!! Here is what Sticky Boy looked like this year….


Two years ago, one of my friends found a Sticky Boy for me…but I had never found one all by myself…


Now I have the LARGEST Sticky Boy of the family…and he’s wearing a Sombrero!!  Yayy!!





So, are you wondering Who is Sticky Boy??  Sticky Boy is CTMH’s mascot that ONLY makes an appearance at Convention.  So it’s rare to see him, and extra special to find him “sticking” somewhere around the Convention hall! 

If you’d like to see what Sticky Boy is all about -

check out this video!! 

You will also find out how durable My Acrylix stamp sets really are!!!!

Close To My Heart Conventions are also a GREAT time of creating NEW friends…and renewing old ones!!!

Joyce Houck - my friend and fellow consultant who I signed up under.

My NEW friend Goofy J

Some of "my girls"…waiting for a General Session to begin…

My friends Rachel and Rebecca!  I’ve been on a couple CTMH Incentive trips with them and it’s always great to see them at Convention!

ANOTHER HIGHLIGHT….

This year was EXTRA special for my 4th downline, Elizabeth Mindemann!!!  She was a DIRECTOR this year - meaning a lot of extra perks at Convention!!! 

Here we are with our Director sashes on..


A few of our perks as Directors were…
prime seating each session - we were right up front!!!  We had special entrances and exits so we didn't have to come in with the crowd.  We received our NEW Idea Books right at our seats!!! 

As Directors & above we also had an exclusive dinner on Thursday night at Epcot.  Then we had a tour guide lead us to see the beautiful fireworks display…and THEN, we had a “just for consultants” ride on the “Soarin’” after the park closed!!!

We also receive a GIFT as Directors.  I REALLY love the gift this year…take a look!!

I love the beautiful ceramic plates we were presented with at Convention. They were hand-made for us (thus the CTMH stamp on the back). and they are microwave & dishwasher safe. I can’t WAIT to use this at my 2013 Fall Open House….starting next Thursday night!

I hope you enjoyed this final recap of CTMH Convention 2013.  Unfortunately, I haven’t even shared HALF of what all takes place at our annual Convention...and it all happens in an amazing 3 days at the end of June each year! J  

If you’d like to join me in DISNEYLAND, California next year J, why not join my team and join in on the fun!!!  We’d love to have you!!

If you would like to learn more about the MANY ways you can join the CTMH company as a team member, jump on over to my blog page that will fill you in on all the details!!! 

CTMH is a wonderful family to be a part of and I’d LOVE to have you join my personal team!!! J 

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL weekend!!!

Krista J

THREE July 2013 Specials….+ RETIRING LIST

1. How about a 50% discount???  CHECK it out!!!

Get this Canvas Workshop KIT for ONLY $19.95!!! 

While supplies last!!!

 

This kit is ADORABLE…AND there are enough items included in this kit to create 2 canvas’ if you choose!! 

 

Click on the picture below to check out what OTHER specials are taking place on the While Supplies Last section of my website! J

 

2. Stamp of the Month - ONLY available in JULY 2013!!!

A Sweet Life SET of 9

Available July 1-31, 2013

Get this EXCLUSIVE stamp set at reg price of $17.95

OR

get it for just $5 when you place an order of $50 or more.

CLICK HERE for more details!!!

3. Last month to purchase these EXCLUSIVE stamp sets!!!

Exclusive military stamp sets –ONLY available until July 31^st!!!  Part of purchase price goes toward helping the military. 

CLICK HERE for details on these exclusive patriotic stamp sets!!

*****Retiring List!! *******

 

CLICK HERE to see the up-to-date retiring list!!!

Items are SELLING out FAST!!

 

CLICK HERE to read about some of my FAVORITE items that are going away!!!

Here are just TWO items…but there are many more!

The ink pad bag….

Check your wish list and make sure that none of the items you have listed are on your list!!! 

All items are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!