ThermoFest15 Newsletter

24–27 March 2015Grace’s wordsThe first ever ThermoFest in Australiawas also our biggest yet! Over 370Consultants and their partners joinedus for four action-packed days filledwith fun and inspiration.Thank you to all of our Consultantsand Leaders for bringing such anamazing energy to this year’s event.Keep reading to find out about allthe adventures our Thermofest’15attendees had on the Gold Coast. Weare sure you will be inspired to join usnext year… where will it be?

Arrivals Our excited ThermoFest’15 attendees were greeted by a giant mobile Thermomix billboard and two travelling bike boards as they pulled up into the Sheraton Mirage’s Porte Cochere. Our Head Office team were waiting to greet them with open arms and a beach inspired gift bag! Our local Queensland teams arrived in style in five colourful hummer limousines. 2 ThermoFest‘15

Opening Night Our guests, dressed in a touch of gold, gathered around the pool for a cocktail event under the stars. Our Consultants made the most of their selfie sticks by taking photos with two gold painted live statues. A gold dressed woman wowed the crowd performing acrobatics inside a plastic bubble which glided across the Sheraton’s pool. Grace and Bianca welcomed Consultants to Thermofest’15 and kicked off the event with a bang – a stunning display of fireworks over the beach. ThermoFest‘15 3

Consultant SeminarGrace and our Executive Manager of Marketing andCommunications, Jackie Richmond opened up a day of Consultantseminars by sharing a sneak peek of three upcoming additions toour cookbook library; Something for Everyone by Louise FultonKeats, Everyday Cooking for Thermomix Families and the new andimproved Festive Flavour Cookbook.John Holloway, Executive Director “JFDI” Michelle Bridges Julie-Ann and Brooke on the stageof the Direct Selling Association to demonstrate two recipes, Charredjoined us to demonstrate the role After lunch Josh Lopez, Head Chef sweet corn soups, hen’s egg, pecorinothe DSAA plays in supporting direct at GOMA restaurant in Brisbane crumble and Autumn apple harvest.selling companies and Independent joined Queensland Area MangersConsultants, as well as sharing some Igor Tabrizian is a Nutritionalexciting plans they have for the future. Medicine Specialist and took the stage to share his wealth ofNext it was time to get active with knowledge with our ConsultantsMichelle Bridges and we started her to help them better service theirpresentation with 370 Consultants customers who have purchased aperforming 10 squats in unison. Thermomix to help with nutrientMichelle inspired our Consultants to deficiencies. Igor will soon be creatingform a plan and put it into action, a Thermomix book and nutritionmoving forward with consistency and seminar series for Consultants socourage. watch this space! The final presentation of the day was a tear-jerker as Matthew Hannan from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute revealed how our $1,000,000 donation is making a difference to the work they do. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when Matthew played a video from their patient Louis and his Mum which thanked Thermomix for their help. Our jam-packed day ended with Jules Hogan and the Area Managers honouring our Consultants and Leaders who received the top award for each area. Please refer to page 10 for the full list of award recipients. 4 ThermoFest‘15

MovieWorld Dressed as our favourite movie stars and superheros we boarded the buses to Movie World for a private party down Main Street. We were greeted by our host of the evening, Austin Powers who thought that we all looked groovy baby! After dining from international cuisine food trucks, we were treated to the Hollywood Legends show where some lucky guests got up close and personal with Elvis, Madonna and Marilyn Monroe. A concert isn’t complete without an after party so we headed to Scooby Doo’s Haunted House to dance the night away. ThermoFest‘15 5

Boat Cruise Making the most of Queensland’s beautiful sunshine, we sailed across the Broadwater by two luxurious Catamarans to McLarens Landing. Proving that Thermomix Consultants are always up for an adventure, their spirit wasn’t dampened when one of the boats decided to take a ‘rest’ minutes from shore. Our rescue vessel quickly arrived and our stranded sailors were greeted by a guard of honour before they feasted on a buffet lunch overlooking the island. Those that weren’t content just to bask in the sunshine went for a swim in the clear water or took a tour around the island on a segway. Our partners spent a day exploring the lush surrounds of Tamborine Mountain while getting acquainted with local fauna and flora by an experienced tour guide. Their tour was finished off perfectly with lunch and tastings at a local brewery. 6 ThermoFest‘15

Gala Dinner Our stars came out to shine ThermoFest’15 was capped off with a glamourous Gala Dinner in the Sheraton Mirage ballroom as we celebrated our superstars. Congratulations to everyone who was recognised for their achievements at the Gala Dinner. After the formalities were over, we were entertained by the amazing Jessica Mauboy who made the most of our Thermomix selfie sticks, posing for the camera while singing up a storm. Later that night our guests tore up the dance floor into the early hours of the morning. Thank you to everyone for being a part of ThermoFest’15, we can’t wait to see you all next year… wherever it may be! ThermoFest‘15 7

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Seminar AwardsCongratulations to our award recipients for 2014Top Consultants by Area Wendy Crombie Kelli RussellQLD North Fiona Douglas and Trish EdwardsQLD South Rebecca EmeryWA Ann MusatSA/TAS/NT Jenny BlakeVIC East Belinda NugentVIC West Lynette MacDonaldNSW North Yvonne BiggelaarNSW South NZ Brooke Kelly Denise LongTop Group Leader by Area Jody Hartfield Jeanette PearceQLD North Christiane RizakisQLD South Anita DiStasioWA Trudy FrolichSA/TAS/NT Elmin van RensburgVIC East Elaine McKayVIC West NSW North Bec CameronNSW South Rosemary ByrneNZ Elaine Finn Nina MartinTop Branch Manager by Area Janilla Dal Santo Lil BowdenQLD North Cheryl SinclairQLD South Kerry BryantWA Ann BarrarSA/TAS/NT VIC East Melinda LowVIC West Leah McInnerneyNSW North Sandy BurgesNSW South Lyn McCormickNZ Jess Mitchell Adrianne MalikMy Rewards Recognition Bev Smith Clare WellsQLD North QLD South WA SA/TAS/NT VIC East VIC West NSW North NSW South ThermoFest‘15 9

Gala AwardsCongratulations to our award recipients for 201460 day award Group Leader of the Year Area Manager of the YearJessica Mudri 1st place 1st Place Jody Hartfield Maria ManfrediniTop National Consultants Runner up Runner up1st place Rene Hamilton Kelly BolgerWendy Crombie2nd place Branch Manager of the Year Recipe Community &Fiona Douglas & Trish Edwards 1st place Social Media Award3rd place Helen Vogiatzakis Arwen GengeJenny Blake Runner up Nikki Banks Club 500 Achievement Nicky Parsons Fiona Douglas Wendy Crombie Sarah Moran ThermoFest’16… ? ? ? where will it be? ? ? ?Stay tuned for the announcement ? to be made in June. 10 ThermoFest‘15

Selfiesfigjamanne Winner chonnym Winner ninam1611 Winnerfigjamanne at Thermofest’15 chonnym at Thermofest’15 ninam1611 at Thermofest’15thermomixaus thermomixaus thermomixaus ‘But first let me take a selfie’ #ThermoFest15 Inside our ThermoFest’15 gift bags was a Thermomix branded selfie stick that was put to good use. Take a look at some of our favourites… including the winners of our ThermoFest’15 selfie comp. ThermoFest‘15 11

Inspiration“The golden opportunity you are seeking is in yourself” Orison Swett MardenJody Hartfield, GL WA Nicola van der Peet, JGL NZ Cheryl Sinclair, BM NSW The opportunity As Michelle Bridges The key to qualifying to spend time with said at ThermoFest - for ThermoFest is to other members of the Achieve your goal with utilise the programs and Thermomix group in consistency, consistency, training days that are on a fantastic location and consistency! Set offer as a Consultant. is just priceless. It left your goals for demos The My T Rewards and me feeling energised, and sales each month, Go Getters Programsreinvigorated and inspired. It’s so fantastic work consistently towards achieving them offers the scaffolding and tools neededto be able to re-connect with people we’ve and keep track of your total sales during to build a successful business and themet and to make many new friends also. the qualification period. monthly trainings such as Flipchart and Base 3, are wonderful resources to keepI can’t stress enough how worth it Kelli Russell, JGL QLD you inspired, focused and motivatedThermoFest is, so please remember that to succeed. Believe you can achievewhen you are working hard to get there. It is so wonderful to be ThermoFest- if you can believe in yourself,Aim for consistency in your business, so part of such an amazing then anything is possible.that the momentum is already there when group of Consultantsthe qualification period starts. Always give who all have so much Yvonne Biggelaar, CL NZyour very best customer service – word of drive and who aremouth referral is so important! also so much fun to be My life as a Thermomix with. Our highlight was Consultant began in JulyJosh Lopez, Chef GOMA meeting Grace, Witek & Bianca who all 2009. Being a part of exude so much energy, passion & sincerity something in its infancy I first encountered a for both their consultants and their and watching it grow Thermomix in a London product. Hopefully with some new goals, to where it is now is an Michelin star restaurant focus & commitment, I’ll get to experience amazing feeling. and was impressed by it all over again next year! its ability in both hot ThermoFest’15 is an achievement that I and cold applications. Fiona Douglas, CL WA am proud of, as it reminds me of what is Coming home to possible with a little effort. The highlight ofBrisbane I started using it in our kitchens. Believe it and you will ThermoFest’15 for me was the chance toPresenting at Thermofest through a chef’s achieve it! mix and mingle with others of like minds.perspective on the topic of ‘slow food’was a full circle experience and a pleasure Anyone can attend So, pick up the phone to make calls,to work with the enthusiastic Thermomix Thermofest. Set your arrange demos and by the time theteam. goal then break it down. ThermoFest ‘16 destination is released you It is always easier to will be set up with good habits and we canJenny Blake, CL VIC reach small goals each month, which meet up for a drink to swap stories. accumulate to a big goal. Know that you ThermoFest is a fabulous can do it if you want to. way of celebrating a year of hard work and Matthew Hannan, Murdoch dedication. It is an Childrens Research Institute incredible opportunity to meet and network with It was a privilege to like-minded people. It is witness Thermomix staffa fun, motivating and inspiring time for all! take such pride in the company’s support ofBelieve in yourself, set goals and have a Murdoch Childrens. Ipassion for your business. Be sure to make was truly honoured bythose follow-up calls and build a positive the willingness of therelationship with every customer, offering Thermomix staff to share their stories andgenuine and consistent customer care. encouraged by our mutual passion for the health and wellbeing of children. I can’t wait to see what we can achieve together over the next 12 months. 12 ThermoFest‘15