Elva Short Elva Short of Kingsville joined Mary Kay independent sales force members from throughout the United States and around the world at the Company’s annual Seminar held in Dallas, from July 21– Aug. 7. The Mary Kay independent sales force now exceeds 2 million members worldwide.

Mary Kay Inc.’s annual Seminar is a business conference held each year in Dallas to educate, motivate and recognize the accomplishments of the rapidly growing Mary Kay independent sales force. For more than 47 years, the cosmetics giant has provided women with an open-ended and unparalleled business opportunity, which in light of the volatile economic conditions is more compelling than ever before.

Highlights from this year’s Seminar include participating in classes on team building, developing leadership skills, time management, proven sales tips and balancing career and family. General assemblies featured motivational speeches by Mary Kay Independent National Sales Directors, top Independent Sales Directors and executives from Mary Kay Inc.

Short began her Mary Kay business in 2007 and is currently an Independent Beauty Consultant – Team Leader. At Seminar, Short was recognized for “Unit Miss Go Give”, “Unit #2 Sharing Mary Kay Opportunity”, and “Unit #2 Sales”.

Mary Kay is one of the largest direct sellers of skin care and color cosmetics in the world. In 2009, Mary Kay Inc. and its international subsidiaries achieved $2.5 billion in wholesale sales worldwide. Mary Kay® products are sold in more than 35 markets worldwide, and the global Mary Kay independent sales force exceeds 2 million. To learn more about Mary Kay, log on to www.marykay.com or call 1-800-MARY KAY (1-800- 627-9529).