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Convention RECAP ENGAGE 2012 Independent Product Consultants (IPCs) from around the world joined together for dōTERRA’s fourth annual Celebration & Training Conference this past September in Salt Lake City, Utah. This year’s theme, ‘ENGAGE in your LIFE, HEALTH, FUTURE and dōTERRA’ was carried throughout the four day event. Twenty-three countries were represented among the 7,000+ attendees, more than double the number of last year’s attendees! Read on for a day by day recap>> Wednesday a special training with Dr. Hill, ‘Healthy Mind, Healthy Body,’ was held for those who earned one of 2,000 coveted tickets. Attendees at this event came away with an in-depth education of dōTERRA’s CPTG Essential Oils for mood management. Each attendee received one of the new products launched this year, InTune Focus Blend. and the addition of 12 new products to the current dōTERRA line. Dr. David K. Hill and dōTERRA’s Scientific Advisory Board educated attendees on exciting research in the essential oil field. “My favorite part was the afternoon of science in the Thursday general session. I so appreciate that dōTERRA is science-based, “I loved the session with Dr. Hill. not hype and emotion-based, It was an amazing opportunity to and equips us to be able to cite learn more about the medical and scientific research and fact-based practical benefits of dōTERRA es- evidence that our oils are powersential oils and a great introducful, pure, and efficacious!” tion to InTune.” - Kathy Pothul Laflamme - Jules Maitland That evening we invited our Silver rank and above to join us in the Product Showcase for a sneak peek of the exciting new products that were launched this year. Thursday morning was the official kick off general session with the dōTERRA Executive Team. It was filled with updates about the company, fun videos, exciting new dōTERRA projects, 30 Essential leadership | winter 2012 IPCs flocked to the Product Showcase where they were able to experience all the new products launched as well as th e wonderful existing dōTERRA product lines. Along with being able to experience the products, attendees were educated by the dōTERRA staff on the products, CPTG, and new websites like doterrauniversity.com, doterraeveryday.com, and mydōTERRA.com back office that were launched this year. This year’s Celebration Gala was a confetti filled evening with dinner, dancing, and recognition. Attendees helped celebrate the success of those who achieved Diamond, Blue Diamond, and Presidential Diamond rank. 1,400 guests cheered as 50 new Diamonds, 8 new Blue Diamonds and 2 new Presidential Diamonds walked the red carpet. Friday and Saturday the celebra- tion and training continued with special keynote speakers Natalyn Lewis and Kyle Maynard as well as music guests Nathan Pacheco, David Osmond, and James & Chelsea Stevens with Remix. During Saturday’s General Session we were inspired by this year’s Elevation Award winner, Wesley Greene. We also cheered on the 2012 Slim & Sassy winners who joined Rob Young on the stage to celebrate their new found wellness. Friday’s Breakout Sessions provided the opportunity for attendees to choose from valuable product and business focused classes. Everyone