July/August 2005
Art of Networking
CanadaBNI COO At the Helm
Taking a little time away from his busy Canadian Tour, Norm Dominguez, BNI COO, gets a little extra practice at running the organization by learning to drive Don and Nancy Morgan's 36' sailboat just off of Vancouver, British Columbia. Norm's next engagement was the BNI Canada tenth birthday party followed by staff meetings in four different locations in British Columbia.* * * * *
CanadaHappy Birthday BNI Canada!
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| Canadian Directors around BNI birthday cake |
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| Woody (Bruce ) Woodcock of central Illinois was presented with the Mind Mappers Cap |
The tour's next stop will be Toronto and then on to Barrie Ontario for a celebration and member's conference. Afterwards Nancy and Don Morgan will jet off to Montreal to wish the long term Quebec BNI members a happy birthday and best wishes for the future. When the celebration tours conclude, they will return to Vancouver and start planning the second positive BNI decade for BNI Canada.
Submitted by Don Morgan, National Director, BNI Canada
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United States of AmericaNational Director's Conference
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| General Session at the National Directors Conference |
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| Seattle Area Directors at the Awards Dinner |
Highlights of the conference included a presentation by BNI COO Norm Dominguez, the Founder's Presentation by Dr. Ivan Misner, a presentation by the U.S. District Director Panel, and capped by a lively Awards Program with great food, entertainment and dancing. Break out sessions were presented by an array of talented and entertaining Directors and included a blend of new, mixed and updated topics.
Being networkers to the core, Directors and members took advantage of one of the greatest opportunities of a conference and did one-on-one dance cards throughout the hotel, at the wharf, in coffee shops and restaurants, and huddled in quiet corners of the lobby.
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United States of AmericaGold Coast Chapter Hits Pay Dirt
Executive Directors Shawn and Linda McCarthy are excited to announce that the Gold Coast BNI Chapter in Oxnard, California has generated over $1 million dollars in business for its members! For over 42 months the chapter has been anonymously reporting the income generated from passing business referrals and hit the $1 million dollar mark in May. The five year old chapter currently has 28 very happy members.For more information, visit www.bni-venturacounty.com.
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United States of AmericaIvan Misner Visits New Orleans
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| Photos by Bob "Flash" Gieger |
The session began with thirty minutes of networking and "N'awlins" style hors d' oeuvres. Afterwards members had the chance to ask the founder anything, and they did. One member asked if "Givers Gain" translated easily into the different cultures throughout the world. Dr. Misner explained that the motto is an inherent business philosophy with which all cultures identify. We enjoyed 90 minutes of talking about everything from how BNI got its start to future plans for expansion into other countries.
Members also had the opportunity to have Dr. Misner autograph his books.
Thank you, Dr. Misner!
Submitted by Tim Paulin, Executive Director
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United States of AmericaArizona Gold Turns Platinum
The Arizona Gold Chapter has had 30-40+ members for the past 9 years. They received a challenge by one of their members, attorney Ray Arenofsky, that if they met or exceeded 50 members and became a Platinum Chapter, he would treat all the members to dinner and a movie.They did it!
The evening out, thanks to Ray's generosity, was a hoot and has spurred chapter members to begin other "out of the meeting" activities.
Steve Elliot, Arizona's information director, reported that Arizona Gold now has 59 members. They have shot past 50 and are now closing in on 60 — just in 3 months time! Not surprisingly the Arizona Gold Chapter is now looking for a new meeting place.
Submitted by Steve Childs, Area Director, BNI Arizona
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United States of AmericaGetting Older Can Be Fun
The Memorial Chapter of Houston West Region recently celebrated its First Anniversary. Executive Director Kathy Mathy, awarded them the region's first 2005 Founder's Award at their meeting and induction of new Leadership Team.Pictured at their successful Visitor's Day are: Incoming Leadership Team of Pam Schertz, Jen McMillan and Shannon McMullan; Executive Director Kathy Mathy; and outgoing Leadership Team of Louis Sokol, Dr. Brian Cesak and Leslie Brock.
Congratulations, Memorial Chapter!
Submitted by Kathy Mathy, BNI Executive Director
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United States of AmericaPlatinum Club
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From top left to bottom, the Platinum Directors are:John Meyer, Norm Dominguez, Don Morgan, Jerry Schwartz, Scott Simon, Art Radtke, Shelli Howlett, Mike Roberts, Dr. Ivan Misner (Founder and CEO), Beth Misner (Foundation Administrator), Lisa Radtke, and Debbie Roberts |
The purpose of the BNI Platinum Club is for the BNI CEO and Executive Directors to have a forum to discuss key issues surrounding the running of their franchise(s). The club's mission is to help BNI Executive Directors understand and develop their BNI regions. This process includes addressing both strengths and weaknesses in a positive light.
Qualifications to Participate:
- Have a minimum of 60 chapters under management with fewer than 10% reporting directly to the Executive Director.
- Have a management system in place of Directors/Managers to run the region(s) at the chapter level.
- Willingness to share ideas.
- Have a grasp of the E-Myth philosophy in terms of working on your business.
- All participants must be rated as average or better in 3 of the 4 Key Success Factors (KSF's) based on USA standards, March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2005.
