If you were at Elevate 2009, have you absorbed it all? Has your mind stopped racing? Are you ready to elevate your game, your goals, and your vision?
It would be easy for us at Corporate to say it was an incredible event, one that exeeded all expectations. While we do believe that’s true, we want to know what you thought of Elevate 2009. Was it more than you imagined? Has it prepared you for the next phase? Tell us what you experienced, what you felt, and why you are more excited than ever to be part of Max International.
(And here’s just one more thing to be excited about: The Diamond/Leadership Celebration in Hawaii!)
We posted many photos on our Facebook page, but here are a few more to enjoy.
Associates prepare to enter the exhibition hall for the first session of Elevate 2009
Keynote speakers Patrick J. Hughes and Patrick H. Hughes were
an inspiration to all, including Mike Larkins and Peter Nordberg
The Elevate stage was a striking, elegant, and classy design.
Club Max was the convention store, and also provided
a place for Associates to relax and visit with friends
Associates could also get a quick massage in Club max
Break Out Sessions helped Associates receive
in-depth training on a variety of topics
Awards Gala
On behalf of Bill Guthy, Greg Renker presented the
Bill Guthy-Greg Renker Humanitarian Award to Craig and Sheri Melton of Florida
Darin Ashby emceed the Awards Gala.
Entertainment was provided by Jason Hewlett
Jason Hewlett is a man of many voices…and faces.
His performance as a velociraptor had the audience roaring
His rendition of Chubby Checker’s “The Twist” inspired a few audience members to dance
Crown Diamond Recognition
Alan Sickman and Ken Dunn, Max International’s first Crown Diamonds,
expressed their appreciation for team members and Corporate.
A crowning achievement: Ken & Julie Dunn, Alan & Jean Sickman
After the Awards Gala, Associates celebrated at the After Party
In the end, many Max Associates left the event feeling like champions
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As a top money earner in this industry I have attended many conventions and corp. events. This convention was exactly what the name stated.. “Elevate” This was the most professional, fact filled, and all around event I have ever aattended by far. … we WERE “Elevated” !!! Max Inter. has “read” the world around us.. less hype, more “truth”, real training, and showing the world of associates the real heart of Max. I was at the very first fly in and felt that heart.. and this was just a magnefied “heart beat” fly in… done up RIGHT! Thank you Max. Suzy Hayden, Ky
As a new gold associate this event was beyond amazing for me personally and professionally. When you look at the definition of elevate (give a promotion to or assign to a higher position) this is exactly what Max International did at this well thought out convention. The “t’s” were crossed and the “i’s” were dotted. Max did not miss a beat on anything OR anyone. The Max family is true. There is no cross lines, uplines, downlines, yet there is a overwhelming feeling of unity and family with one mission – health and wellness for all and with that great rewards, hence elevation. Our managment team is second to none, Our founders are true to their individual spirits. My heart and mind have been overflowing with thoughts since my arrival home to Canada on September 13th. I am already visualing my next walk across the stage….boy it feels good!!! Thank you Max International! Deb Crowe, London, Ontario, Canada