^ Some of Barbara’s team
	^ Barbara with husband, Ron on an Arbonne cruise
	^ Maria Elena and Gonzalo Martinez NTC 2002 Long Beach
	^ L-R: Gerald Rogers, husband Ron with granddaughter, Julia, Barbara, son, Richard and daughter, Magdalena
	^ L-R: ENVP Sandra Tillinghast, Arbonne President, Rita Davenport and Barbara
	^ Barbara practicing her hobby, Polynesian dancing, in a Tahitian Dance Group Competition
	^ Arbonne Founder, Petter Mørck, with Barbara at a 1995 event in Hawaii – Parade of Champions
	^ Barbara with granddaughter, Julia

I fell in love with the Arbonne products the first time I tried them. I knew I would be using these outstanding products, but I never dreamed that I would ever sell them. Oddly enough, it was myhusband, Ron who first became excited about the business opportunity and convinced me to become a Consultant. Next to marrying my husband, Arbonne was the best thing I have ever done for myself. Soon after I joined in 1991 we both attended NTC in San Antonio, Texas. I was so impressed with the company and its leaders that I knew then I could represent their products with complete confidence.

Since then Arbonne has provided me with some of the best moments of my life. Apart from showering my life with many wonderful friends and business associates, the personal growth and learning experiences have been very rewarding. I have had the opportunity to travel with my husband to some exciting destinations, providing us with many memorable experiences. One particularly beautiful memory that stands out is NTC Hawaii in 1995, where I was in the Parade of Champions.

When I first started as an Arbonne Consultant, the possibility of becoming an RVP and driving a white Mercedes as my “company car” seemed like a distant dream. Although I made it to Area Manager quickly, afterwards it seemed I just couldn’t find others who were willing to do the business. It wasn’t until I became open to being coached that I eventually saw the bigger picture. I was trying too hard to convince people that this opportunity was what they needed. Once I realized that I couldn’t impose my vision on them but had to let them come to it on their own, I began to concentrate on helping improve their health and well-being with Arbonne products. Once people discover the benefits of Arbonne products for themselves, sharing the opportunity with those who are truly interested becomes much easier.

Within 3 weeks after returning from NTC 2003 in Nashville, my group volume tripled and I went into RVP qualification. Of course, some of the credit deservingly goes to Arbonne’s great new product line, the NutriMinC® RE9 Anti-Aging skin care system. For years I envisioned the day I would become an RVP. I never dreamed that we would be driving back from Lake Tahoe through the mountains desperately trying to find a phone or an area that my cell phone would work. Minutes from closing time, I finally got through and learned that I was a new Regional Vice President. Later, I discovered that within two minutes of my RVP completion, Rita Davenport had called my office to congratulate me. The beautiful message she left brought tears to our eyes. It was another incredible moment for both my husband and I to add to our collection of timeless Arbonne memories.

District Manager Beverly Jacobs: Thank you for introducing Arbonne to me and for coming back into my life to build this business with me. I know I can always count on you. Area Manager Adriana Dontje: You are such a professional in everything you do and quite an exceptional woman. I am so thankful to have you as my business partner. Area Manager Maria Elena Cabrera De Cohen: Congratulations on your incredible growth in such a short time. I am so proud of you and your awesome team. District Managers Deanna Sullivan and Viola Pena: Thank you both for always being at our meetings and contributing to growing our business. Your support has meant so much to me. Sheri Lee: I am so excited that you have decided to take your Arbonne business to the next level. District Manager Jessica Melis: I am so proud of you and the great team you are building. To the rest of my team: Thank you for being such an important part of this achievement. You all truly make a difference and I am so proud to have each and every one of you on my team. Wherever you are on your Arbonne journey is where you are supposed to be … enjoy it!

I would like to issue a special thank you to my very dear friend and mentor, ENVP Sandra Tillinghast. Your unconditional love and support has meant the world to me. Thank you for your patience and for always being there for me. I am looking forward to creating even more beautiful memories than those we already share.

Petter: Thank you for giving us this incredible opportunity—this amazing vehicle of Arbonne—to carry us toward our dreams. Rita: Thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in me and providing me with strength each time we talk. When I met you shortly after I started Arbonne, I knew I was with the right company. To Stian, Candee, James, Shane and everyone at the Home Office: You are the very best. Your friendly help and knowledge makes our job much easier. Thank you.

To my “personal life coach,” Sandy Miniere: Thank you for teaching me how to take better care of myself, and for helping me achieve success with ease. To my daughter, Magdalena and son, Richard: Thank you for always being there for me. I love you both very much. A mother couldn’t be prouder of her children than I am of you. To my granddaughter, Julia: You light up my life! I love you more than words can say.

To my wonderful husband, Ron: You have encouraged me to do Arbonne from the beginning and through your continual love and support my Arbonne career has flourished beyond measure. I am looking forward to you retiring soon to pursue Arbonne together full-time. I love you with all my heart!

Finally, I want to thank God for all his blessings.