I don't know if this bothers anyone else but for me, when I saw this article a WHOLE bunch of RED flags went up. The DSA or Direct Selling Association is suppose to be a watchdog on MLMs and NMs companies but with the CEO of Reliv on the Board, naturally they are not going to look too closer at the operations of Reliv. A "You Scratch My Back and I will Scratch Yours" type of idea.
While I was working in Eastern Europe we saw a lot of these types of things happening in the Parliament. One person would want to start a "Not So Honest Business" and so he would ask help of his buddies but promise to vote on their behalf when needed.
The DSA should NOT have any CEO or other person directly related to MLMs or NM companies on their board. This is the ONLY way they can remain bias and honest. But for now, just because the DSA put their stamp of approval on a MLM or NM, this does not mean it's 100% honest and above board.
Reliv International's CEO Named to Direct Selling Association's Board Of Directors
CHESTERFIELD, Mo., June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Reliv International, Inc.
(Nasdaq: RELV), an international manufacturer and network marketer of nutritional supplements and other products, today announced that Robert L. Montgomery, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Direct Selling Association (DSA), representing the interests of the nutritional products industry. Montgomery joins a board comprised of leading direct sales companies from across the
United States.
"Joining the DSA Board of Directors gives Reliv a unique opportunity to emerge as a leader in the direct selling industry. The Direct Selling Association acts as a catalyst and a watchdog for our industry. The tremendous growth of the direct selling industry over the past few years makesthis an exciting time to be involved," says Montgomery. In addition to his duties as a Board member, Montgomery was also chosen to serve on the CEO Council of the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations as well as the DSA's public education organization, the Direct Selling Education Foundation (DSEF). The DSEF was founded in 1973 to enhance public awareness of the direct selling industry through structured educational programs and valid
research initiatives.
"Robert Montgomery was a natural choice for our Board of Directors. His leadership abilities and strong presence in the direct selling industry make him a valuable resource for the DSA," said Neil Offen, President of the Direct Selling Association. Reliv International has been a member of the DSA since 1993.
The Direct Selling Association (DSA) is a national trade association founded in 1910 to serve the direct sales industry. The DSA represents more than 140 companies and strives to "protect, serve and promote the effectiveness of member companies and the independent business people they represent. To ensure that the marketing by member companies of products and/or the direct sales opportunity is conducted with the highest level of business ethics and service to consumers."
SOURCE Reliv International
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