Pleasanton, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/30/2005 -- Shaklee Corporation is holding the largest collaborative meeting in North America in its 50-year history on Saturday, January 7, 2006. More than 300 meetings will be held in local communities, including a meeting open to the public in Demopolis at Demopolis High School Auditorium at 6:30 pm. The meetings, titled "No Limits in 2006", kick off a year-long celebration of the Company's 50-year history as a leading provider of high quality nutritional supplements and other products and will also feature the vision for Shaklee's future expansion. Attendees will hear a special message from Chief Executive Officer Roger Barnett and will learn about new products that address important and universal health issues, as well as business-building opportunities in the dynamic health and wellness industry.
"As Shaklee enters its 50th year, we are positioned to initiate an explosive growth phase," said Roger Barnett, Shaklee Corporation's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Shaklee offers a unique opportunity to realize personal business rewards and achieve dreams for a better and healthier life while also helping to advance public social and environmental goals."
Since its foundation, Shaklee Corporation has led the way in environmental stewardship and social responsibility, improving the well-being of people around the world. One of the first companies to develop a biodegradable cleaner to help reduce pollution, Shaklee Corporation also helped plant one million trees in Asia, and in 2002 became the first Climate NeutralTM company to receive the Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Protection Award for its production facilities having a net zero impact on climate change.
Dedicated to product quality as well as innovation, Shaklee has invested more than $250 million in 83,000 annual tests and more than 100 clinical studies to uphold the highest standards for ingredient quality, purity and efficacy. The Company's exceptional nutritional, personal care, beauty, home care and air purification products have been used by top athletes, environmental researchers, great adventurers – and millions of people around the world.
"The philosophy of creating healthier lives by offering the highest quality products while caring for the environment is a heritage that continues to be extremely relevant and influences how we do business," said Letty Rich, a Shaklee distributor in Demopolis, Al. "I enjoy the freedom of managing my own business and time, and appreciate the strong support of a company that wants me to succeed and shares my values about healthy living."
Shaklee Corporation also will host its Golden 50th Anniversary Celebration in San Francisco, California in August 2006. Shaklee Distributors from around the world will meet influential leaders and learn from inspirational speakers and successful Shaklee entrepreneurs. For more information about Shaklee's 50th Anniversary Celebration, visit www.shaklee50th.com.
About Shaklee Corporation
For 50 years, Shaklee has been a leading provider of natural nutrition and environmentally-friendly household products. The Shaklee brand is synonymous with high quality and efficacy, representing one of the most well-established names in the nutritional supplement and direct selling industries. With a robust product portfolio, including over 48 patents and patents pending worldwide, Shaklee operates in Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico and the U.S., and has over 700,000 members worldwide. For more information, visit www.shaklee.com.