COACH LIGHTS UP BAY AREA'S FAST START MEETING!

The Golden Gate was lit up with the inaugural visit of Coach Tomer and Level 7 Directors Ron and Judy Head in the Bay Area on Friday, May 30, 2008. Nearly 1,000 enthusiastic RTAs and guests poured in to meet and greet Coach, Ron, and Judy at the largest YTB event to date in the Bay Area.

The California Expansion Team NorCal Directors (Arlyne Thompson, Mary Liu and Jenny Campbell ("The Sisters"), Silke Degenhardt, and Aurora and Caryl Mulchand) hosted this momentous event. The evening unfolded with opening remarks by Debra Hubers-Paradis (President's Sapphire Ring wearer), and a business overview by Level 3 Director Arlyne Thompson. Coach commented that it was the best business presentation he had ever seen.

When Coach took the stage, he asked Arlyne to join him so he could interview her. During the interview, Coach asked her about the infamous Ms. Bessie (Arlyne's 76-year-old sponsor). Arlyne said, "Let's see if she's here." To everyone's surprise Ms. Bessie stood up in the crowd and was invited to come forward. Coach was ecstatic to finally meet Ms. Bessie and spent a few minutes interviewing her, stating that Scott couldn't wait until he could award her with the Presidential ring.

Coach then delivered a heartfelt message on the miracle of creation and how each of us was created for a purpose. Everyone was moved by his story about his mother's vision (while she was in her death bed) that Coach's purpose was to change the world. Coach said he believed the manifestation of his purpose was coming to fruition and that it was felt at this meeting tonight.

Next, Ron Head shared his story in his down-to-earth style. His humor had the crowd roaring with laughter.

Silke, Mary Liu, Jenny, Aurora, and Caryl shared their stories with the audience, as well as Directors Mike "The Travel Guy" Reams and Shawn Dougherty, from Reno, Nevada. Numerous $10,000 Dream Bonus earners and Coach's Corner members had an opportunity to also briefly address the audience. Everyone, including Coach, was touched by how YTB has impacted each of the individual's lives.

Before Coach dashed out for his flight, the CET NorCal Directors presented Coach, Ron, and Judy with a token of appreciation - beautifully hand-carved natural Himalayan salt lamps in the shape of a pyramid. Ron was asked to read the inscription on the plaque, which read "Hey Coach! Is it a 'Pyramid'?" Coach, Ron, and Judy burst into laughter as did the crowd. Jenny Campbell shared that pyramids are a reminder of what a person can do when one sets their mind to anything. The gift was symbolic of Coach's mindset to create the largest travel company in the world, and YTB is well on its way. Jenny added that we all should set our mind to be a part of that historical growth and be a success with YTB.

The evening concluded with the showing of the ABC News clip of Lady Liberty on two large screens to the thrill of the audience. Folks walked away from the Bay Area's largest YTB event with a feeling of gratitude and excitement.

Thanks to Mary Liu and Jenny Campbell for this great recap of a great event!