Is it just me or does this look like spring break for adults?!  It does exist, and it’s at the Hotel Valley Ho.  Last week we sampled 3D to the glistening pool guests.  Only this time, we did it with a little kick…or eh, spike.  That’s right.  We spiked the 3D and made some cocktails!  Our favorite of the day?  The 3D Midori Sour drink made with our apple flavor.  It just took the party to a whole new level.

Back in June the 3D Team decided to have a little contest among our sales reps in Arizona. We wanted to see who could sell the most cases of 3D in their territory. Each division was given one month to spread the word about our fabulous antioxidant-rich tea in hopes of placing 3D in as many stores as possible. The Tucson team did just that!

On Friday, Alicia, our Arizona sales rep, and I went to Golden Eagle Distributors in Tucson to present the new ipad to the winning contestant. We couldn’t just hand him the ipad though. We brought noisemakers, poppers, banners, balloons, breakfast, and event had Queen’s “We Are the Champions” playing in the background. So who was the winner? It was Mark Lee, a very talkative and outgoing sales rep in Tucson. Mark was awarded the ipad and named the highest achieving salesman for the month.

Hours after the presentation, I walked into a Circle K to buy some gas for the 3D car. As I was checking out, I heard the sound of a noisemaker coming from the entrance. It was Mr. Mark Lee! He still had his noisemaker in his mouth and was tootin’ his horn!! Now that’s the kind of enthusiasm we love! Congratulations Mark! Thanks for believing in 3D as much as we do!

What better way to start out the Fourth of July than with a fabulous parade? The 3D Team returned to the Royal Palm Fourth of July Parade this year, handing out cans of 3D. The kids decorated their bikes, enjoyed some burgers and popsicles, and strutted their stuff along the parade route.

Our mayor, Phil Gordon, joined us again, and look what we found in his hand – a Mango 3D! He probably could have picked a Blueberry or Pomegranate 3D to keep things festive, but we’ll let that one slide. After all, Mango is my favorite flavor too!

EAST VALLEY
Bashas 480-926-5220 99 S. Higley Rd., Gilbert, 85296
Bashas 480-474-9401 5311 E. Superstition Mtn. Dr., Gold Canyon 85219
Bashas 480-833-3343 1954 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 85203
Bashas 480-830-7900 2864 N. Power Rd., Mesa 85215
Bashas 480-357-3300 11133 N. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa 85207
Bashas 480-354-2798 9925 E. Baseline Rd, Mesa 85208
Bashas 480-279-5700 23760 S. Power Rd., Queen Creek 85242
AJ’s 480-507-7280 1836 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 85204

SOUTH VALLEY
Bashas 480-883-2240 4940 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler 85249
AJ’s 480-705-0011 7131 W. Ray Rd., Chandler 85226
Bashas 520-836-4400 21044 N. John Wayne Parkway, Maricopa 85239
Bashas 480-496-8191 4855 E. Warner Rd., Phoenix (Ahwahtukee) 85044
Bashas 480-802-7180 10325 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes, 85248

NORTH VALLEY
Bashas 480-488-1797 36889 Tom Darlington, Carefree, 85377
Bashas 623-537-2320 20351 N. Lake Pleasant Rd., Peoria 85382
Bashas 623-334-2080 7586 W. Thunderbird, Peoria 85381
Bashas 602-652-9520 731 E. Union Hills Rd., Phoenix 85024
AJ’s 602-863-3500 13226 N. 7th St., Phoenix 85022
Bashas 480-513-7560 10111 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale 85260
AJ’s 480-391-9863 10105 E. Via Linda #110, Scottsdale 85285
AJ’s 480-575-6200 31311 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdae 85266
AJ’s 480-563-5070 23251 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale 85255
AJ’s 480-314-6500 15031 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale 85260
AJ’s 480-538-3080 18271 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale 85255

WEST VALLEY
Bashas 623-547-4580 5115 N. Dysart Rd., Litchfield Park 85340
Bashas 623-975-6220 13940 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City 85375
Bashas 623-214-6460 15367 W. Waddell Rd., Surprise 85379
AJ’s 623-537-2300 20050 N. 67th Ave., Glendale 85038

OUTSIDE OF PHOENIX AREA
Bashas 928-567-4585 565 Finnie Flat Rd., Camp Verde 86322
Bashas 928-854-9550 3269 Maricopa Ave., Lake Havasu 86406
Bashas 520-774-3882 2700 S. Woodlands Willage Blvd., Flagstaff 86001
Bashas 928-774-2101 1000 N. Humphreys #112, Flagstaff 86002
Bashas 928-474-4495 142 E. Highway 260, Payson 85541
Bashas 928-282-5351 160 Coffee Pot Dr., Sedona 85326
Bashas 520-575-7300 15310 N. Oracle, Tucson 85739
Bashas 520-299-0633 6900 E. Sunrise, Tucson 85715
Bashas 520-744-4488 8360 N. Thornydale Rd., Tucson 85741
Bashas 520-323-5820 3275 N. Swan Rd., Tucson 85712
Bashas 520-690-3680 2000 W. River Rd., Tucson 85704
AJ’s 520-232-6340 2805 E. Skyline Dr., Tucson 85718

It has been a very exciting month for 3D Tea! The month of June marked the launch of 3D Tea in Bashas’. The local, family-owned stores now sell Pomegranate, Mango, Blueberry, and Apple 3D. Plus, they’re on sale – 10 cans for $10!! That’s a dollar a can!

Most Bashas’ stores have 3D in their Natural Section, but some have additional spots for 3D in their soda and tea aisles or on end caps in the front of the store.

Wondering if your Bashas’ has a Natural Section? Call our customer service to find out: 1-877-37-REV3D.

The 3D team spent a week in Arizona, and things really started heating up! We had a team building dinner the first night in Phoenix and enjoyed a delicious meal. Along with dinner, we served up some laughs as team members revealed their “about me” items and learned fun facts about their coworkers. It turns out Paul is an avid outdoorsman, and Jenna was a speech champion in high school.

The next day was spent at the Revolution corporate office. The team learned new software, held training sessions, and reviewed materials to gear up for the Tucson Market Blitz with Spike Beverage.

The Tucson Blitz was a high energy, fight to the finish, with teams scattering all over the city to introduce 3D to new clients. We visited over 75 stores and opened accounts left and right. The team arrived back at the hotel exhausted, but with a sense of accomplishment. 3D is sure to be the hottest item on the shelves and Tucson’s choice beverage of the summer!!

It was a busy weekend for the 3D Team!! Kevin and I started out at the Kids Cafe Open with St. Mary’s Food Bank. We posted up by the cocktails, and sure enough, in no-time golfers started making their own 3D concoctions. The most popular cocktail was 3D Mango and Hammer Vodka. No judgment here! We’re all about finding new and creative ways to drink 3D. (Personally, I’ll throw a splash of 3D Mango in my frozen fruit shakes instead of water.)

Afterwards, Jason and Kelsey grabbed the 3D gear and headed on over to the Relay for Life Walk in Gilbert, AZ. Since 3D Pink Grapefruit donates proceeds to The American Cancer Society, we thought we’d show some love for the campers who decided to donate 24 hours walking for the cause.

On Saturday, we were marching our way across the streets at PRIDE. Well, we probably weren’t really “marching,” but it was really hot and the guests were thrilled to have a cold drink to cool them down.  Hey, if you’re thirsty, then we’re happy to hand ‘em out!

The American Liver Foundation had their Liver Life Walk at Indian Steele Park, and the 3D Team was lucky enough to be the only beverage sampling at the event. On top of the gorgeous weather that day, participants received a complimentary 3D to cool their thirst. Since 1979, the Research Awards Program with the American Liver Foundation has provided more than $20.1 million for research, so the 3D Team is happy to support the organization any way we can!

Last weekend the Rev team headed over to ASU to show some love for the Students Supporting Brain Tumor Research. Students and supporters walked around the ASU campus in order to raise money for the organization, and when they came to the finish line, we were right there ready to hand them a cold 3D. The Phoenix Suns Gorilla and dancers even made an appearance. We think the gorilla had it out for the 3D team! Not only was he stealing cases, but he took it upon himself to start handing out cans from our barrels. I wonder how the gorilla would look in a 3D shirt? I can always use enthusiastic brand ambassadors!

For more information about Students Supporting Brain Tumor Research, click here.