After my collections letter to these goons was returned unopened and marked 'cannot forward', I engaged to BBB in southern Ohio, and shared the whole odd tale with them.

The contacted LSS, who told the BBB that the rules were only 'suggestions', typical of any business seminar or training function. Nevertheless, for some odd reason, they refunded my money...

Case closed. :)

rmeo - I missed your posts earlier. I'm sorry I did, and hope things have worked out for you since. I still get the willys just thinking about my experience at the seminar.

Were you employed by Kroger at the time this transpired? The seminar people seemed very proud of how many Kroger management people had attended. I have not set foot in a Kroger store since my experience, even though it's the only grocery store on my commute each day. I'll go out of my way to avoid a chain run by forced and volunteer LSS members.

I hope you have since found a reputable employer, and things are going well for you.