Smart Circle Steps Up Efforts to Make Holidays Special for 17 Adopted Families

The Smart Circle elves have been hard at work gathering gifts and holiday cheer for the company’s 17 adopted families through the Laguna Relief and Resource Center’s annual Adopt-A-Family program. Through an in-house toy drive, all-day shopping trips, and present-wrapping that extended into the wee hours of the morning, the elves have successfully gathered gifts for the 86 parents and children of these families.

Throughout the month of December, Smart Circle employees were greeted each morning by a festive cardboard toy house, which was set up in the lobby of the company’s Foothill Ranch headquarters for the in-house toy drive. The house, which was adorned with tinsel and drawings by Smart Circle employees, was quickly filled to the brim with toys and other necessities as eager employees sought to fulfill each family’s wish list. Employee contributions ranged from necessities such as school supplies, pots and pans, and clothing, to fun toys such as remote control helicopters and cars and Barbie dolls. The spirit of giving quickly spread through the building, with employees expressing excitement at watching the house fill up more and more each day.

Following the toy drive, the Smart Circle elves braved the bustling shopping malls to supplement and fulfill the remaining wish list. The elves searched far and wide for the requested toys, which included a train set, a digital camera, razor scooters, skateboards, dolls, and games. The elves even picked up an ExerSaucer for one of the youngest children. Jewelry, clothes and housewares were selected for the parents, and clothing or gift cards were purchased for the older children.

Through the donations and supplement company contributions, Smart Circle has collected more than two toys or gifts per child for each family, as well as presents for each of the parents. The elves stayed up until the wee hours of the morning to wrap each gift with care, and began delivering the presents to the families this week.

Visit the Smart Circle website (www.smartcircle.com) next week to find out more about this exciting initiative.

Smart Circle Kicks off Campaign to Bring Holiday Cheer to Local Families in Need

Marketing Leader Adopts 17 Orange County-Based Families Through Laguna Relief & Resource Center’s Adopt-A-Family Program

Smart Circle® International, the leader in referral-based marketing, has joined together with the Laguna Relief & Resource Center to bring joy to local families this holiday season. The company announced today that it has “adopted” 17 families in the Orange County area through the non-profit organization’s annual Adopt-A-Family program. The company will provide all the necessities for a holiday celebration, including food, new clothing, personal items, and toys for the children.

“The Resource Center is overwhelmed by Smart Circle’s generosity and sense of community,” said Andrew Siegenfeld, Chairman of the Laguna Relief & Resource Center. “We are grateful to be partnering with an organization so dedicated to caring for its neighbors.”

To support the initiative, Smart Circle will hold an in-house toy drive for employees at its headquarters in Foothill Ranch. Employees will be encouraged to donate toys and other gifts for the children throughout the month, with the goal of collecting 96 presents for the families. Smart Circle will supplement the employee contributions to ensure that each child in the adopted families receive at least two new toys or gifts.  Each family will also receive a $75 gift card to purchase groceries, and another $125 gift card to purchase clothing or personal items from a major retailer such as Wal-Mart.

Each year, the Laguna Relief & Resource Center in Laguna Beach, CA sponsors or supports an Adopt-A-Family program for low-income local families who live or work in Laguna Beach. Since 1993, the organization has brought those in need together with the network of resources and agencies available in the community. The organization provides food, clothing and services for families during tough financial times and natural disasters. In addition to the annual Adopt-A-Family program, the organization provides a year round food  pantry and resource center for the homeless five days a week.

The families participating in this year’s Adopt-A-Family were selected by volunteers at the food bank. As frequent visitors to the food bank, they were deemed by the volunteers as having the most need. The families matched with Smart Circle reside close to the company’s headquarters in communities such as Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, and Mission Viejo.

Brooke Tyson, who is organizing the event for Smart Circle, said, “We feel it’s important to give back to our local community. While many think Orange County is a bounty of excess, that is not the reality for everyone.  With the current state of the economy, many families who used to just barely get by are no longer able to make ends meet.  If we can help some of them give their families a Christmas they otherwise wouldn’t have been able to have, we are thrilled to do so.”

Smart Circle is dedicated to the communities and families it serves. The company provides generous contributions to local and national foundations throughout the year, and many of its employees are active volunteers and participants in local events and charities.

“We are always looking for new ways to encourage our employees to give back to their local communities and causes they feel strongly about, especially during the season of giving,” said Sharon Celis, HR Director at Smart Circle. “We hope this toy drive and Adopt-A-Family initiative will not only brighten the lives of these families matched with Smart Circle, but also inspire community involvement now and into the New Year.”

Smart Circle Gives Back to Schools this Holiday Season

During this season of giving, Smart Circle announced it has donated to SchoolPower, the Laguna Beach Education Foundation, to help support Laguna Beach public schools’ valued educational programs and resources. The contribution was a company match to a donation made by Brooke Tyson, a member of Smart Circle’s IT team, to the organization.

SchoolPower, governed by a board of parent trustees, is the oldest non-profit education foundation in Orange County and has been dedicated to raising money for Laguna Beach public schools since 1981. The organization raises money for four Laguna Beach schools – El Morro Elementary, Top of the World Elementary, Thurston Middle School and Laguna Beach High School. A portion of their proceeds also sustains the SchoolPower Endowment Foundation, which supports the Teacher Grant Program.

Smart Circle is dedicated to the communities it serves, and is always looking for new ways to encourage community involvement and ignite the spirit of giving in its employees. For years, the company has contributed to a variety of organizations and foundations, and many of its employees are active volunteers and participants in local events and charities.

Smart Circle® International Celebrates Success at R&R Weekend 2011

Smart Circle® International, the leader in referral-based marketing, held its annual R&R Weekend for Independent Corporate Distributors (ICD’s) on November 19 – 21, 2011 at the El Conquistador Resort in Puerto Rico. Attendees participated in award sessions, networked with fellow ICD’s and enjoyed a myriad of recreational activities. Due to the company’s exponential growth and expansion this year, Smart Circle held two sessions in order to accommodate all guests.

The award sessions recognized top performers in areas such as consistency, management, administration and comeback. In addition to performance recognition, the sessions included inspirational speeches, including a speech by Bill Rancic, winner of The Apprentice: Season One. Smart Circle’s DIRECTV Division also announced prize giveaways, including $1,000 cash prizes, 42” 3-D TVs and Vizio Soundbars.

The speeches offered words of encouragement and motivation to the ICD’s. Bill Rancic focused his on the entrepreneurial spirit, discussing how to seize opportunity, realize potential and achieve success. Quoting Ralph Waldo Emerson’s line “Always do what you’re afraid of,” he argued that attendees must be willing to take risk, manage it and convert it to success. There are only two natural fears – falling and loud noises – all others can be learned and can be conquered. He encouraged attendees to make sacrifices, risk to bring their ideas to life, and control their own destinies.

Rancic also described how his “why not me” mindset has led him to success. Though he had not come from a wealthy family, he saw other successful people and thought “Why not me? If they can do it, I can do it.” He also provided insight into the necessity of adapting – to modify a business according to cultural and societal changes. Finally, he encouraged attendees to use the “marathon concept” in their endeavors: to envision the end goal, but set mini goals along the way.

Outside of the sessions, attendees engaged in recreational and relaxation activities offered by the El Conquistador Resort. Guests had the opportunity to take a private yacht from the hotel to Palomino Island, where they participated in activities from horseback riding and water sports, to hiking and swimming. To cool off from the humidity, guests visited the Coqui Water Park, where they rode slides or moseyed along the lazy river; or spent the day by the resort’s multiple pools and spas. Other outdoor activities included a bioluminescent night kayak tour, rainforest hike, fishing and golf.

The resort also offered an abundance of other amenities and activities, including a casino, the Golden Door Spa, shopping outlets and a private marina. ICD’s also participated in teamwork, mentorship and relationship building activities.

Smart Circle Announces Exciting New Campaign for Medieval Times in Buena Park California

Medieval Times is North America’s Premier live Dinner and Tournament Show 

 

Our Guests will be invited to join in a spectacle not seen since the Middle Ages! A four-course feast awaits you as you watch the incredible Andalusian Stallions perform amazing equestrian feats. The Knights of the Realm compete in the thrilling jousting tournament in the name of chivalry and honor! Skill and strength are measured in hand-to-hand combat. Discover which of the Knights shall become Champion.

 

Through your purchase of the certificate you will be treated as noble guests receiving the full King’s Royalty package. Your package includes Preferred Seating, Knights Cheering Banner, Commemorative Program and a Behind-the-Scenes Medieval Times DVD in addition to your four-course feast!

Medieval Times has 9 Castles across North America!  www.medievaltimes.com

Promotion is available at the Buena Park California location only. Stay tuned for additional locations in the near future!

“We Couldn’t Ask for Better Advertising”

“They are putting the ticket package in customers’ hands… we couldn’t ask for any better advertising or marketing. The new customers that have come through the Smart Circle are now our best customers.  We’ve sold 40 season tickets this year through these leads alone and that converts to dollars for us.”

Joe Andrade, Director of Sales

Los Angeles Clippers