NEWS photo Terry Peters ONE of Mary Kay Cosmetics’ best achievers, North Vancouver's Monica Noel loves fier Job's fiexibllity and seemingly unlimited stream of exciting possibilities. SA PINE SRILA SISOS, SIZING Opens September 14thi Tuge.-Thure- 10am-Bpm Fri. 10am-8pm, Sst. 9:30arn-6:30pm | Factory-to-You! _ Jems legaings, ¢-hr{s, sweats, and muck, from as 2 $ 5 98 mcrae! most items under 4) WS 4 | te ESSN gh ‘Discover Pie ’ Vancouver's. Firs st Factory Cutlet Clothing Store eg in thie ad Coy kids! - dustig Boplonbor! CON ITN SLOTS 1989 Venables 8. between Clark end Commercial Look for the Sirypes! 264-8401 S22 y PRN A WPS RL ¢ COMPUTER-Assisted MATH & ENGLISH Tutorial Programs for K to Gr. 12 ¢ Constant monitoring of progress through , ' — weekly tests & homework ’ e Encourage students to concentrate on speed AND accuracy © Develop students’ comprehensive & analytical skills '. Large variety of computer exercises to promote _ -interests inlearning ye Explore & enhance students’ hidden potentials /e ‘$60/month per program, $110/month for two programs 3735 Delbrook Ave., FRO | N. Wancouver 984-3238 | ie ducal | Survival ‘Monica Noel has honed her top achiever ialents By Robert Galster Contributing Writer THE pink Cadillac is gravy. What really keeps Monica Noe! ticking is more about a love for the game. The game being selling Mary Kay Cosmetics products, not door-to-door per se, more lun- cheon-to-luncheon or mid-afternoon coffee-to- coffee. While not exactly the stuff of sweatshops, it is nevertheless work and one has to be sharp to succeed, This is where Noel’s strength lies. She was recently recognized as one of Mary | Kay Cosmetics’ top achievers and was awarded for her efforts with a pair of 14-karat gold ear- rings set with ten diamonds, a gold ring set with 13 full-cut diamonds as well as a gold and dia- - mond bee pin with emerald eyes. But her rise to the top of her field didn’ occur overnight. She has been at it for 17 years 15% of those full-time. “It was kind of a glamorous field to be (initially),” said Noel. “I didn’t think it wa going to be a job.” ae As it turned out, she had found a career tha would many a working stiff’s mouth water. . While hours of work in terms of scheduling make up one positive, Noe lists the interactio: with others as another major advantage. “It's fun working with women becaus so appreciate the service,” said Neel -addin that “the flexibility in this career is great. She adds that selling Mary Kay is not a. working company, meaning no strange p schemes play a part in its day-to-day o “Once you establish a regular chentele: you've got a real solid business built up, it’ door-knocking,” said Noel. - : "However, she warned it’s not for everybod “I’m always looking for. sharp. wom become consultants,” said Noel... No doubt, a few good men would not could not get the job done. WOMEN AND WEIGHT LOSS | A Free Seminar ® Dr. Vicki Bernstein, w,: . Consultant Cardiologist, Vancouver General Hospital Clinical Professor Medicine, U. B. Co : “Weight Loss is ah Emotional Issue... : Clinical Professor Diabetes & & 1 Eadocrinatog Chair, CARO Medical Advisory Board ; “Lose Weight... For Life’ Thursday, 19th September, 7:30 p.m. The Westin Bayshore Hotel 1601 West Geergia St, Vancouver a |$2.99 Sea