Are you ready for sunshine, sand, and palm trees in March? The second quarter Quest for Excellence contender list, through June 2014, is out! Click here to see if you are on the list for the March incentive trip.

This year's Quest for Excellence will recognize 24 contenders in three main categories: the Top Five Revenue Generators in the network; the Top 18 Revenue Range Performers, those franchises having the greatest percentage revenue growth year-over-year within six revenue categories (three attendees from EACH category); and the Rookie of the Year.

If you didn't make the list this quarter, there is still plenty of opportunity for your office to make the final cut in the third and fourth quarters. For the first time this year, contenders for all categories must demonstrate year-over-year revenue GROWTH. To learn more and help you qualify, read the updated Quest for Excellence criteria.

If you have any questions about the Quest for Excellence, contact  Joni Magnus-Ramsey, Marketing Manager, at JoniMagnusRamsey@ComfortKeepers.com.

It's been 11 months in the making, but we are excited to announce that the migration to the new Relias Learning Management System (LMS) is underway! Relias LMS is replacing Silverchair as the online training and education portal for the Comfort Keepers^® system and will provide a brand new learning experience for franchise employees.

The hospital-to-home transition can pose substantial risk for clients. This is the time when they are most likely to experience an incident that can land them back in the hospital. Comfort Keepers® can work with discharged clients to help them safely transition. Learn important strategies for reducing client readmissions to hospitals and facilities during this month's MasterMind call. CKFI will also share the new transition plans of care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and hip and knee replacement as well as review other currently available transitions care paths.  

Thursday, August 7, 2014, 11 a.m. Eastern time  

(10 a.m. Central, 9 a.m. Mountain, 8 a.m. Pacific) 

 Click here to join the MasterMind webinar.

For audio, enter your phone number when prompted after you log into the webinar, or you can dial in:  Phone:                        (800) 591-2259
Participant Code:         886411

If you have any questions about the webinar, please contact Michael West, Learning and Development Manager, at MichaelWest@ComfortKeepers.com.

Fall is just around the corner, and that means another round of Learning and Development Road Shows. Here's what we'll be presenting, where, and when:

Mark your calendars now! Registration and hotel information will be coming soon.    

Reach out and make a difference in your community this September with a Feed Seniors Now^® (FSN) food drive campaign. Well-planned campaigns are the key to making a noticeable impact and garnering positive public relations for your local office. At this point in the timeline you should already be working with local food banks, referral sources, and others in the community to plan your campaign. 

Need guidance on planning? Download the FSN food drive planning timeline and this informational document on how to help make sure the food your office collects is distributed to seniors.

Order Collateral

Now is also the time to order your customized posters and materials through the SMARTworks^® website. Branded collateral, such as print ads, flyers, and so forth, are located on Members > CK Brand > Programs  > Feed Seniors Now and are available for customization using the Ad Request link on the Member's site home page. Please allow two weeks for delivery on ad requests.   

Share Your Ideas

Tell CKFI about your local food drives. Click here to register and share events you are planning for 2014, and we will promote them on the ComfortKeepers.com Senior Nutrition page. Our goal this year is to help you continue to grow this great community service initiative in your local markets this September. 

You can also connect with your community by sharing your initiatives on Facebook. "Like" the FSN Facebook page and FSN will "like" your Comfort Keepers^® office page.

If you have any questions about Feed Seniors Now food drives, contact Joni Magnus-Ramsey, Marketing Manager, at JoniMagnusRamsey@ComfortKeepers.com.

The deadline to order your Comfort Keepers^® calendars has been extended to August 15. This is a great opportunity to give your office visibility with clients, prospects, referral sources, and business associates.

These full-color, high-quality, 11"x19" calendars cost just $1.99 each, with free imprinting and shipping. Order today for early October delivery so your clients, prospects, referral sources, and business associates can make full use of all 14 months. For ordering information, download the 2015 Comfort Keepers Calendar Order Form or refer to the email invitation you should have received from SKM Marketing, producers of this calendar.

Once again, the deadline to place orders is August 15.

If you have any questions about the calendar, please contact Terry Carity, Marketing Project and Traffic Manager, at TerryCarity@ComfortKeepers.com.

Give your office a professional polish with new graphics available from Proforma^®. Order either high-quality, mounted canvas prints or brilliant adhesive vinyl graphics that can easily be removed and re-applied many times. Both are available in various sizes.

Place your order by August 5 and save 15% when you use code CK15ART. Visit the Proforma online catalog for more information and to order.

For questions about Proforma, contact Joni Magnus-Ramsey, Marketing Manager, at JoniMagnusRamsey@ComfortKeepers.com. 

Questions regarding graphics and images can be directed to Terry Carity, Marketing Project and Traffic Manager, at TerryCarity@ComfortKeepers.com.