Shaklee Independent Distributor: Tim Schneider

This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day and Shaklee also will be celebrating a significant milestone of its own—the 50th anniversary of Basic-H®, one of the first nontoxic, biodegradable surfactant cleaners in the world. In honor of the anniversary, bottles of Basic H2® Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate—an updated and more concentrated edition of Basic-H—will feature a commemorative seal for a limited time only. Basic H2, the flagship product of the Shaklee Get Clean® household line, provides a super-safe, really powerful, doubly-concentrated clean with thousands of uses.

For the rest of April, we’re celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Basic-H^® with a commemorative offer of 50% off the three-pack of limited-edition spray bottles featuring the 50th Anniversary logo with purchases of Basic H² Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate (16 oz.)*

#85140  SRP: $16.20 MN: $13.80

Clean Credentials

Nontoxic Natural Doubly concentrated All Purpose Cleaner – Costs 3¢* Window Cleaner – Costs less than 1¢* Degreaser – Costs 17¢* Biodegradable This phosphate-free formula is also concentrated, so it saves money and helps reduce waste compared to ready-to-use cleaners. In fact, the number of Basic H2 bottles sold last year contained the same amount of clean as nearly 1.7 million 26-ounce bottles of conventional, ready-to-use window cleaner—that’s enough bottles to wrap around the earth 11.4 times. Through sales of Basic H2, combined with last year’s sales of Get Clean Starter Kits, Shaklee saved 71 million pounds of greenhouse gases and 31 million pounds of packaging waste. *Offer good while supplies last. Offer terms subject to change without notice. **At MM price.

What’s Margaret Kime’s secret to living well? Featured in the Feb. 24 issue of the Everett, Wash.-based The Daily Herald, this longtime Shaklee consumer and Distributor tells columnist Kristi O’Harran that she loves Shaklee products and swears by Vivix® Cellular Anti-Aging Tonic*.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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On this edition of Product Profile, Cindy Latham and Dr. Alexia Smith explain how the healthy edge that Shaklee Energy™ Chews* delivers is a true Shaklee Difference™, with a review of the key features and benefits.  Plus hear how and why members of the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding use Shaklee Energy to get a healthy edge on and off the slopes.  Click here to listen.

Individual interviews with some of our Vancouver athletes are also available:

• Billy Demong – The first American ever to win Gold in Nordic combined skiing.
• Jennifer Rodriguez – 33-year-old speed skater makes a comeback in Vancouver.
• Kris Freeman – 29-year-old cross country competitor is the first endurance athlete with Type 1 diabetes to compete at an elite level.

Shaklee salutes U.S. athletes for their incredible results in Vancouver! The U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding just finished their most successful Vancouver Games in the history of the team – powered by Shaklee products!

How amazing were their results? If the team were a country, at ! Congratulations to each of our athletes! We are incredibly proud to be associated with this fine group of elite performers.

Letter from U.S. Ski Team and U.S Snowboarding highlighting Shaklee sponsorship

FUELING EXTRAORDINARY FEATS OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE

PLEASANTON, Calif., March 5, 2010 – Shaklee Corporation, the leading natural nutrition company in the U.S., would like to congratulate the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding for taking home an astounding 21 medals, including six Gold medals at the Games in Vancouver.  Since 1980, Shaklee has been the exclusive nutritional sponsor of the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding to help these world-class athletes achieve peak performance through optimal nutrition.

Comprised of 14 different men’s and women’s national teams, the U.S. Ski Team, which includes leading athletes across Alpine, Cross Country, Disabled, Freestyle and Jumping/Nordic Combined categories, and U.S. Snowboarding have long trusted Shaklee Nutrition. This 30 year partnership is a natural fit because both the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding are aligned with Shaklee’s dedication to scientific research, quality control and science-based products.

“I am so proud to be associated with a company whose heritage has always been about improving people’s health and their ability to reach personal goals”. It’s very exciting to be a part of this wonderful achievement.”

“What makes our partnership so successful is our unwavering commitment to nutritional standards and product safety” says Roger Barnett, Chairman and CEO of Shaklee Corporation. “By conducting over 80,000 quality tests each year, we guarantee the purity and effectiveness of each and every product our athletes and consumers use.”

Working to optimize the athletes’ health and performance, the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding Sport Science Director, Troy Flanagan, works closely with Shaklee to create a nutritional regimen that helps to give them an edge over the competition. “Shaklee products are invaluable to our U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding,” says Troy Flanagan, USSA Sport Science Director. “By working with the number one natural nutrition company in the U.S., we’re confident that we’re providing our athletes with the best, cutting-edge products to help ensure optimal body conditioning.*”

To help maintain health and wellness, the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding nutrition teams recommend that their athletes take several Shaklee nutritional products to boost their immune systems, whether they’re pushing through jet lag, harsh temperatures, tough training or the stress of competition. As the skiers and snowboarders travel four to five months straight each year, the Shaklee nutrient, energy and hydration products help them to perform at the highest level despite rigorous conditions.*

For more information, contact Timothy A. Schneider at schneider.timothy@gmail.com .

	*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

About Shaklee Corporation

Founded more than 50 years ago, Shaklee has been a leading provider of premium-quality natural nutrition products, personal care products, and environmentally friendly home care products. In 2000, Shaklee became the first company in the world to be Climate Neutral^tm certified to totally offset its CO2 emissions, resulting in a net-zero impact on the environment. With a robust product portfolio, including more than 50 patents and patents pending worldwide, Shaklee has more than 1.25 million Members and Distributors around the globe and operates in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, and China. For information about Shaklee, visit Shaklee.com.

Since 1956, Shaklee has developed products that protect the health of people without harming the planet. The company’s product portfolio includes premium natural nutrition and personal care products, environmentally friendly home care products, and state-of-the-art air and water treatment systems.

A pioneer in environmental stewardship and in support of social causes, Shaklee has a 50-year legacy of sustainable and socially responsible business practices. Shaklee introduced one of the very first biodegradable household cleaners in 1960, and has supported numerous Polar expeditions to measure the impact of climate change. Even the corporate headquarters, an award-winning building featuring energy-efficient designs and sustainable resource materials, reflects the company’s commitment to protecting the environment.

Shaklee’s environmental stewardship has earned the organization numerous awards. In 2001, Shaklee received the Savings by Design Energy Efficiency Integration Award, co-sponsored by the American Institute of Architects and California Council. In 2002, Shaklee received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Climate Protection Award—as well as the Environmental Stewardship Award from Social Accountability International for efforts on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.In 2000, Shaklee became the first Climate Neutral” certified company in the world by offsetting 100 percent of GHG emissions from company operations through fossil fuel reduction programs.
Recent fossil fuel emission reduction projects that Shaklee has sponsored include:

- Fossil Fuel Displacement. Replaced kerosene lamps and diesel generators with solar photovoltaics (PV) that reduce GHG emissions and improve health for residents of Sri Lanka, India. Over the 20 year lifetime, one household 35 Watt solar PV system will prevent more than 6 tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere.

- Fuel Conversion — Natural Gas. Converted boilers in the Portland School District from oil to natural gas. The retrofit also reduced energy costs for the school district.

- Wind Energy. Supported construction of The Rosebud Sioux Tribe Wind Turbine—the first large-scale Native American owned and operated wind turbine. The turbine interfaced with the country’s highest CO2—emitting grid at that time.

- Fuel Conversion – Biodiesel. Converted San Bernadino County, California school buses from petroleum-based diesel fuel to biodiesel fuel (formulated from recycled cooking oil). The retrofit not only decreased GHG emissions, it also reduced tailpipe emissions of pollutants that aggravate asthma in children. Reducing pollutants in this school district was particularly important since its air pollution levels exceeded those in Los Angeles.

- The Shaklee World Headquarters building was designed to conserve energy. Its building management system turns on heating or air conditioning when the building is occupied. Sensors in all cubicles shut off task lighting and peripherals if the occupant is away for more than 5 minutes. Motion sensors are located throughout the building for overhead lighting. If the sensor does not sense movement for three to five minutes, the overhead lights will shut off, leaving only emergency lighting illuminated.

- Further, the building is set in an East/West orientation to use maximum sunlight. Electronic shades control light and heat with sensors. Exterior light shades draw light into the workspace and provide shade from southern sun.

- Shaklee has been able to reduce natural gas use by 10 percent in company operations.

- In partnership with 2004 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Wangari Maathai, Shaklee launched “A Million Trees. A Million Dreams.” to raise awareness of climate change

DSA Code of Ethics

The Direct Selling Association’s (DSA) Code of Ethics was developed to protect distributors and consumers from unfair and deceptive business practices. It addresses issues that have been identified over the years as areas for potential abuse by companies or distributors and requires that member companies make no statements or promises that might mislead either consumers or prospective salespeople.

Shaklee is a DSA member company, and as such Shaklee Independent Distributors are required to abide by the requirements of the DSA Code of Ethics. Adhering to the DSA Code of Ethics is one way to put the Shaklee philosophy into practice. Shaklee and our Distributors walk the talk by making the commitment to practice the highest standards in business ethics. Since our history is built on ethics and integrity, it’s easy to do because it’s what we do every day.

As a salesperson, there are key things you should expect from Shaklee as a DSA member company, just a few of which are to:

	•	Provide you with accurate information about the company’s compensation plan, products, and sales methods.
	•	Be accurate in any comparisons about products, services or opportunities.
	•	Provide adequate training to help you operate ethically.
	•	Base all actual and potential sales and earnings claims on documented facts.

Similarly, Shaklee consumers should expect Shaklee Independent Distributors to:

	•	Tell you who they are, why they’re approaching you and what products they are selling.
	•	Explain how to return a product or cancel an order.
	•	Respect your privacy by calling at a time that is convenient for you.
	•	Provide accurate and truthful information regarding the price, quality, quantity, performance, and availability of their product or service.
	•	Offer a complete description of any warranty or guarantee.

For the complete lists, please click here to see the summary version of the DSA Code of Ethics.

Click here to see the full text of the DSA Code of Ethics.

Click the following links to learn what the Code of Ethics means for:

	•	Member Companies
	•	Direct Sellers
	•	Consumers

Click here to view a series of educational video vignettes on the Code of Ethics, created by the Direct Selling Education Foundation.