Wow, Weekenders shut down suddenly this week.  So sorry for all of their consultants. I know it's cliche, but when one door closes, another one opens.  Will be praying that everything works out for all of you.

Gabbricha,

Thanks for posting this info. We searched for more info, but it appears the company website is still active with no info posted there about the company closing.  According to reports, Weekenders closed their doors on June 9th, 2008, after filing for bankruptcy.

This email was reportedly sent to reps:

From: liak@weekenders.com

Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 1:18 PM

Subject: [Bulk] Urgent message from Lia to pass on to your unit


Dear Managers and Coordinators,

It is with much sadness that I tell you effective immediately, Weekenders Global has declared bankruptcy.
Our owners have ceased all operations in all countries effective immediately. We all know that our company has been struggling for the past few years. Unfortunately, the end has come, faster than anyone could have predicted and I still find it hard to believe, as I was informed at 11:30 this morning. This is not the way I wanted to tell you, unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond my control, I did not find out in time to set up a call or to call you directly as I would have wished, please understand that..

We are doing everything possible to fill all orders and backorders for orders received up to and including noon today Monday, June 9.

I want each and every one of you to know how much the past 23 years have meant to me, how much YOU have meant to me. You have helped me grow both personally and professionally and in so many ways. The opportunity that Weekenders provided has been the best thing that ever happened to me and to you too! You are a dynamic, knowledgeable, classy, fun and utterly fantastic group of women. I am so thankful to have known you, worked with you, cried with you and most of all laughed with you.

I am so proud of you, what you have accomplished and the amazing skills that each and every one of you possess. Take pride in who you are, always remember how proud and privileged I am to have been your friend, your colleague, your coach and your President. I hope you remember all the fun we had together and I am sure our paths will cross again.

Please know, I am ok and I want you to be to.
I love you.

Lia "

From: liak@weekenders.com