April 2010

Welcome to Chaga e-news!  We are pleased to be able to bring you the latest information
about our Mission, our company, and our family of Members working to help us make a difference!
 


New Executive Profile - Mariann Tilton

Mariann Tilton resides in Maryland and has been a Chaga Member for nine months.  In that short time, Mariann has learned the value of our amazing Chaga Extract and the value of sharing our Mission.  This past month Mariann reached the rank of Executive in our Longevity Compensation Plan, and she's reaping the rewards!





Congratulations to our
March Winners

1st Place
Mariann Tilton (MD) - $200
*with 10 new enrollments

2nd Place
Anne Nguyen (MD) - $50
3rd Place

Cindy Johnson (AZ)
- $25

and to all those who qualified
for FREE Chaga!

Win up to $200 plus free Chaga!


New Business Builder's
Bonus Pool


Be a New Business Builder
and share a percentage of
Company sales each month -
This is the list to be on!


Congratulations!
March Pool Qualifiers

  1 - Mariann Tilton (MD)
  2 - Susan Aalborg-Glenn (IA)
  3 - Jan Bird (PA)
  4 - Corinne Allen (ID)
  5 - Cindy Johnson (AZ)
  6 - Bettyl Aalborg (NE)
  7 - Donna Syring (TX)
  8 - Anne Nguyen (MD)
  9 - Matthew Kenney (NE)
10 - Chong Cha Pyon (NC)
11 - Terry & LaVonne Smith (NE)
12 - Rebecca Spare (MD)
13 - Debra Simon (CO)
14 - Rich Gould (FL)
15 - Jae Soon Back (NY)
16 - Greg Luthy (NE)
17 - Gary Neuger (CO)
18 - Brian & Julie Martin (FL)
19 - Daryl & Mary Adams (FL)
20 - Tina Davis (FL)


Inspiring Others
- Your Stories

It is so important that we all understand the power of our personal story.  Your story and how Chaga has effected your life, your health and your lifestyle helps to share our mission and inspire others.  Stories help you to promote your Chaga business and build curiosity for the amazing product we have.

So often without even realizing it, by sharing our stories we can inspire others to try and believe in our product, and see life changing results for themselves.

So send us your Chaga story!

Please remember that when sending your story, don't worry about sending a perfectly written story.  Be sure also to include pictures and remember - your story can change a life!

Send your product and success stories to support@mychaga.com.
 

This may be one of our oldest/youngest Chaga spring chickens!

Tom Pace is from Suncity, FLorida and he's 99 years old and counting!  He had been weaving back and forth across the driveway to go for mail before he started using Chaga.

After a couple weeks of using Chaga each day, his daughter Camille noticed he was walking straight.  He's going out for poker then coming home at 10 p.m. and washing the kitchen floor.  He goes out every night of the week for some kind of activity except Tuesday night - that's his night off!  

He still washes his own sheets and clothes and takes care of himself. Living on the west coast of Florida and loving life!

Camille said "Dad called this week and said "Hey I need some more of that brown stuff"!  

   
He just renewed his driver's license for another 6 years!  They are celebrating by drinking some Wild Turkey 101!  Life is good!

Submitted by Marty Warner

 

Success Tip of the Month

Chaga Business cards - if you don't have business cards you're not in business!

In today's fast-paced world, we are all on the move and we need to be prepared for anything.  You never know who you will meet and where. 

It is essential to have Chaga business cards to professionally share your MyChaga website.  This is the most effective way to "plant seeds".  Even those who may not respond right away have your card.  You never know when peoples' situations will change - either health or financially.

If you don't have
Chaga business cards
- you're not in business!

You can order your custom digitally printed Chaga business cards through your Back Office Resource Center by using the Town & Country Printing link.

 

Executive
Challenge

Cash Giveaway - EXTENDED!

Due to the exciting response we have received, we will be extending this promotion through August!
 

Customer Service
Question of the Month

Effectively Communicating with Customer Service

It is our goal at Chaga International to provide the best possible service to all of our Members and their Customers.  In that effort, we have designed numerous levels of support services, and these services are expanding as we grow.
 
First and foremost, Members should utilize the tools on our website and train their Team Members and Customers how to use the tools available to them.  In our Help Center under the Support link on our MyChaga website, both Members and Customers can find a wide range of helpful information to help guide them or answer questions. 

Documents such as how to "Manage MyChaga Autoship" cover in great detail how Members and Customers navigate and utilize their own back office to completely manage orders, as each Member/ Customer is responsible for managing his/her own orders.     Our FAQ page under the Product tab addresses the most common questions people have about Chaga.

We also have an 800 Customer Service line listed on our website under Support, where you can listen to answers to questions or find the guidance you may need.

For other inquiries and assistance, and for the best response, you can e-mail Customer Support at support@mychaga.com.  In order for Customer Service to be efficient with responding to Customers'/ Members' needs, it is important when e-mailing us, that you include a brief description in the SUBJECT line of your e-mail communication as well as a description, including your Customer/Member Account number in the text part of your email.

When phoning Customer Support, if the voicemail feature picks up during normal business hours - Monday through Friday, it is because we are assisting other Customers or Members at that time.  It is very important to provide us with a concise voicemail message which includes your full name, your Chaga Customer/ Member Account number, your phone number, and a brief description of your question/issue.

Please understand that we receive many calls each day and it is important for Customer Service to prioritize the calls we receive. People phoning in and leaving just a phone number and only a first name and just stating "call me", may not be listed as priority.

We are here to assist you and support your efforts, but please remember that your Chaga website or your Sponsor has 99% of the answers to all your questions.

Please try to use these tools first, before contacting live Customer Support.
 

Recommended Reading -

These books can literally change your life!

Visit your Chaga Resource Center in your Merlin back Office for our Recommended Reading List where our Members can be introduced to some amazing books that teach a wide variety of life-changing principles from authors that have impacted so many peoples' lives in a positive way. 

These books will have been specifically chosen with topics that will help our Members build their business more effectively, develop their personal strength and awareness, and build the lifestyle they dream of.

In Our Next Issue...

Autoship Enhancements

Organizing Your Business

Chaga Infomercial

and Much More!


       
"I’ve been studying nutrition and herbs for about
17 years now.  I was a member of another well-known nutritional company for years until they switched manufacturers and I didn’t like the product anymore. 

Ever since, I’ve been dreaming about finding a great company where I could help people with their health, and have a potential to reach financial freedom while helping others to do the same.

I found out about Chaga from my sponsor, Anne Nguyen.  She showed me the bottle of Chaga and I felt an instant attraction to the logo on the bottle which stands for longevity.  I tasted it, and since it didn’t taste bad at all, I decided to try it for a month.
After a couple of weeks I noticed that I wasn’t “starving” before meals and I didn’t get irritated before mealtime as I’ve had hypoglycemia for a long time.  After about a month or so I noticed that I wasn’t getting as tired as I used to in the afternoon.  Now I also have better focus and sleep better too.  I used to wake up 3 – 4 times each night.  I was also loosing a lot of hair which was concerning me, but now I have new hair growing and my gray hair is diminishing.

When I started noticing the changes, I started sharing Chaga with my friends and acquaintances.  I talked to about 60 people over a 2 month period, but only a few tried the product.  About 6 months later I started getting phone calls and several more decided to try it.  Some of them got really excited about their results and started sharing it with others.

I never got discouraged about any lack of interest.  I just kept talking about it because I believed that it’s just a matter of time until I find people who are willing to try it.  I knew that once they try Chaga they will likely be using it for a long time, just like I do."

Mariann Tilton
Frederick, MD

 

Congratulations to Mariann for becoming a new Executive as
well as winning the Autoship Challenge with 10 new enrollments
during the month of March and a $200 added bonus check, as well
 as winning the Executive Challenge, receiving a $1000 check, by
placing first in the New Business Builder's Bonus Pool for March,
where she earned over a $361 bonus for developing 2040 new CV
(Commissionable Volume) as part of our company revenue sharing.
These winnings and bonuses are over and above Mariann's weekly
Retail Commissions, Initial Order Bonuses, and Binary Commissions!




 

Changing Lives - One Person at a Time!

Dear Chaga International:

My name is Noemia Walaska and I live in Fredericksburg, VA.  I would like to share my experience with you and all people who know Chaga, and those who are being introduced to this amazing product.

I started using Chaga when my friend, Anne Nyugen, whom I trust and is also in the field of holistic healing, recommended it to me and I enrolled as a Member because it saved me money on the product. 

I am receiving it every month through autoship, and I plan on increasing my order as I already had to part with my first bottle for a client who wanted to purchase it right then and there.

I know that everyone is different and that I cannot guarantee that this will happen to you or for you, but the testimonies go on and on.


I had initially agreed to try it for 90 days.  After I researched and watched every video, read every article on their website, I was excited and decided to try it.  I figured if it could help me noticeably, then I could share it with those that I know have tried everything and are still suffering with ailments and depression, and the plus would be to maybe make a little additional income.  I was getting those horrible sores in my mouth right before my first order of Chaga came.  I had sold my first bottle so I had to contact my sponsor to purchase another immediately as I knew these sores were coming.  I did not know if Chaga would even help but I was desperate and 'felt' that Chaga would help.

These sores are so awful, leaving me in terrible pain through my body and mouth for a period of up to two weeks as they run their own course with fevers off and on.  The sores fill my mouth, and cover my lips and tongue, and go down into my throat.  My body aches as they affect my glands and lymph nodes.  Doctors have not been able to agree on what causes it or classify them other than mouth sores or mouth ulcers caused by stress, hormonal changes, and diet.  They can be so painful all that I can do is sip liquids and drink protein drinks and lay in bed.

In the past when I was working outside of my home, I lost so many days out of work, so much weight and my immune system was so low, I have had to get shots; once I had to go to the hospital for the day for an intravenous and receive B12 shots.  In the past I have even left jobs because I could not talk with people without them seeing my mouth, never mind how much I felt like laying on the floor and not move.  I have had to cancel appointments  because I hurt too much to talk and have no energy.  I have suffered with these since I was a child and they do not come as frequently but when they do come, they are worse than when I was younger and take weeks to run its course.  

As soon as I received my bottle of Chaga, I began taking it as recommended, literally, in the restaurant when my sponsor, Anne, met me to drop off my order.  The next day the sores that were already in the process of coming out, were ready and right below my lip on the inside and I could feel a little pain on the side of my tongue but they still did not come out in full force as they always have in the past.  I could feel pain in my neck and body and was running a low fever off and on.  Within three days my mouth was no longer tingling or itching (which is also another sign that they are just below the surface ready to come).  On the fourth day, my body aching was minimized to a 2 (on a scale of 1-10) which is a sign that the 'virus' is running through my system ready to bring on mouth sores.  So far there were NO sores!  There was very little physical discomfort, no fever and chills, I could eat and talk (without crying or slobbering).  I did not have to cancel any appointments, no stress, no pain, no misery!

That was only in four days......and they say to give it 90 days.  Now I am beginning my third week and I am feeling energy and mental clarity.  In addition, after months of not sleeping properly, I have been sleeping!  Sleeping without medication.  And, even on a very personal note, my libido is returning and I have not had any problems with IBS or with what the daily physical pain that I had become accustomed to.

My dog Max, a beagle, is turning 10 this year and has developed arthritis.  He has been taking much longer to walk and going up and down the flight of stairs is difficult.  I am adding Chaga to his meals and although it has only been three dosages, my daughter mentioned to me that Max was going up and down the stairs with more ease and that the limping is not so defined.  I am going to continue giving him Chaga and although my other beagle does not 'need' it, I am starting her on it for preventative measures; she will be 9 this year. 

I don't know what else to say about it except Thank you Chaga, Thank you Anne, for bringing this powerful and precious and best medicinal mushroom into my life.  As a spiritual and 'wellness' practitioner, I feel blessed to be able to share Chaga with each of my clients, family, and friends.  Thank you again!

Noemia Walaska
Fredericksburg, VA
 


Did you hear the news?

Due to the exciting effects of our Customers and Members using our Chaga Extract both orally and using it directly on their skin, we have witnessed Chaga's amazing anti-aging and health-enhancing powers in many visible ways.  Many have noticed profound improvements in their skin.

People feel younger and look younger, and have found some real changes with problem areas of their skin.



Because of these exciting results, we are working diligently on the development of a new Chaga Anti-aging Serum that truly holds the promise of a more youthful appearance and a serious skin care product that can provide help that even the most expensive creams and lotions can't.

We are truly excited to embark on this whole new arena for the Chaga Extract and our Company's Mission.

Stay tuned for more exciting information as we prepare for an
exciting summer and helping people turn back the clock!

 

 

Changing Lives - One Person at a Time!
New Executive - Daryl Adams

Dear Chaga International:

Back in the 1990’s I had excellent health.  Then something happened that changed the course of my life and my family’s life.

I was siphoning gasoline for one of our 4-wheelers and didn’t have the proper size clear hose, so I used a section of green garden hose.  It was too large to get any gas coming by normal means, so I sucked on the hose with every bit of energy I could muster up.  The gas hit my throat like a fire hose.  I couldn’t pull the hose out until after swallowing a significant amount.


My wife called 911 or poison control and they said don’t bother going to the hospital; just get some charcoal and swallow it.

Approximately 20 – 30 minutes later, she returned from the store and I drank 2 glasses full of the charcoal.  The rest of that day and night I was hallucinating.  I remember I couldn’t see anymore; maybe just shadows that were moving in very slow motion and peoples’ voices were very low and slow –sounding.  My wife led me over to my parent’s house where she said I just kept saying goodbye to everyone because I thought I was dying.  I kept having to re-breathe the fumes in and out of my mouth and nose.


Within a day I felt better, but that started a time bomb ticking in my body – the poisons went from my head to my toes.  Within no time, my body developed diverticulitis.  I became weak and tired, I developed arthritis, and became stiff and sore all over.  I had acid reflux so bad it would get up into my sinuses.  This caused sinus infections that drained into my mouth, causing mouth infections.  I also had IBS and “leaky gut syndrome”, fibromyalgia, psoriasis, and tendon inflammation.  The toxins also affected my back and muscles so bad I can remember crawling around on my hands and knees to keep from standing up and having pain.  At times I couldn’t move to get out of bed.  On top of all this, I had developed very high cholesterol since this accident.  I didn’t even want to know what condition my kidneys and liver were in.

The pains in my digestive tract were almost unbearable.  I was told by the doctor the only thing I could eat was lettuce.

This is when God brought Chaga into my life.

Within the first week, my family and I noticed good results – within 6 months after being on Chaga, I started feeling like I did as a young man again.  Now, two years later, I can honestly say that I am 100% back to great health again!

My doctor who did a colonoscopy said there is no longer any sign of diverticulitis.  My rheumatologist said there is no sign of arthritis.  After years of concern, my cholesterol has also dropped down to mid-range.

Being a welder at my bodyshop, I would often start my welding without a helmet and I would get pieces of hot metal in my eyes and it would leave scars on my eyes.  Now my optometrist says I have the clearest eyes he has ever seen!

I can’t thank God enough for my cousin Marc, Tina Davis, Rich Gould and Chaga International for all they have done for me and my family. 

Over the time that I have been using Chaga, because of the results we saw, we also took advantage of the Chaga Business opportunity and I can't even express how much the weekly commissions have helped my family, even through some tough times, the Chaga checks always came.  Our family became involved with the Chaga Mission including Susan Geitner, who we enrolled and who quickly became an Executive and has built a large Chaga business that spans across the country.

We have been so very thankful and appreciative of the opportunity that we all have with such a great company.

Daryl Adams
Palm Beach Gardens, FL

 

The Chaga Executive Challenge

We've issued a challenge to all of our existing and
new  up-and-coming Executives!

From now until August 2010, the qualified Executive who
ranks highest on the New Business Builder Bonus Pool qualifier list
each month will receive an extra $1,000 bonus!

Congratulations to
Mariann Tilton

- our March
 Executive Challenge
$1,000 bonus winner!

Five months - $5,000!
Anyone can win!


      


 Share the Mission - Share the Rewards



 

How to Approach Success - Step by Step

Most of us dream of having a life of abundance, but often even when we have the right vehicle to get us where we want to go, we find that the prize eludes us.  Unfortunately, many of us simply do not have the discipline or patience for success.  This is particularly true in Direct Selling as many people flock to the industry that offers so much potential but some people never have the focus and consistency to allow for nurturing and growth of their own development and the development of their network.

       

If we look at many areas in life where we see success like acting, music or sports, it seems from the outside that many of these professions produce "overnight" successes when most often the opposite is true. 

The reality is that many actors, musicians and athletes spend years fine tuning their craft, working on themselves every day.  With few exceptions, it is only the most disciplined, consistent and patient who reach the success they dreamed of and worked hard for.

Success is not an accident.  It does not just happen.  It needs to be cultivated and developed over time.  It is our impatience and lack of consistency that often is our worst enemy, particularly in Network Marketing as you are building a following. 
 

If you are not focused and consistent in your efforts whether investing just few hours a week or many hours a week, you create a question of your motivations and true dedication to your goals.  You begin to question your success and so do others.

Have you ever been stuck following a car that stops and starts over and over and then turns their blinker on and never makes the turn - they seem lost - are you going to follow them?  This is what many people look like through the eyes of others when they are not focused and disciplined.  People want to follow someone who knows where they are going - someone who shows determination in getting there and has the patience and consistency to show us that they are serious about their goals and not just saying them for our benefit.

A great metaphor for success I think of is boiling a pot of water.  If you stand over it and are impatient, it seems like forever to come to a boil.  If you are inconsistent and turn the gas on and off you will likely never see the water boil.  This is often how people perform when given a great business opportunity.  We all have distractions in our lives - hobbies, family time, etc., but with whatever time you do put into building a life a abundance for yourself and your family, stay focused on your goals, and be consistent and persistent.

Just like the old question, "how do you eat an elephant" and the answer "one bite at a time", the path to success is covered by taking it one step at a time and consistently moving forward.

If success, however you describe it is your destination, remember it takes genuine patience, focus and consistency to get there.  These things are a discipline but the rewards are often beyond your imagination!

Live Abundantly,

Steve Gould
 


 

 


Quote of the Month -

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. And as we let our
light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are
liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

                                     - Marianne Williamson

 

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