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North America
BNI HAPPENINGS — U.S. BNI Foundation Announces New Recognition Categories The BNI Foundation has recently added three new categories to recognize chapters who support the Foundation's two-fold purpose: education and children's programs. Chapters who contribute $500 or more are honored as Grant Sponsors. Those chapter who contribute $1000 or more are honored as Master Grant Sponsors. And chapters who contribute $2000 or more are honored as Distinguished Grant Sponsors. The BNI Foundation supports education and children's programs with $500 mini-grants which are approved by the BNI Executive Board of Advisors. For more about the BNI Foundation and the Mini-Grants and to see a listing of all our recognized chapters and members, please click on http://www.bni.org. BNI HAPPENINGS — U.S.
Massachusetts Chapter Kicks Off with a Bang The Silver City chapter, in Taunton, MA kicked off December 14th, 2001. They tracked the business that they had generated during the core group (3 months) through 12/31 (2 weeks after Kick-off). They generated just under $40,000, identifying that a number of "good" referrals that had been passed that hadn't yet turned in to business. Also, tracking their first 50 referrals from inception...83% are outside referrals!! Congratulations to the Silver City Chapter.
BNI HAPPENINGS — U.S.
David and Kimberly Alexander's Wedding
You may recall the photograph of David Alexander on his knees proposing to Kimberly Jones at the U.S. National Directors' Conference in Richmond, VA. Well, here is the result of that proposal! David and Kimberly were married March 2, 2002 in New Orleans. Congratulations to both of them!! -Ed. BNI HAPPENINGS — U.S.
Polar Bear Plunge
The Special Olympics of Maryland's Polar Bear Plunge was a huge success! Thirty-one BNI members and Directors joined the thousands at Sandy Point State Park to plunge into the Chesapeake Bay on January 26th. The weather was warm for January, but the water temperature was 38 degrees. A heart felt thanks to all those that contributed time, money and energy to help us raise over $12,000. BNI HAPPENINGS — U.S.
Elisabeth Misner Visits Midland, Texas
On Saturday, January 19th, SuccessNet Online Senior Editor, Elisabeth Misner, paid a visit to the Midland, TX, chapter members and Director. After a luncheon, local chapter member, Staples Office Supply Store, held a book signing for Masters of Networking, to which Elisabeth is a contributing author. BNI HAPPENINGS — U.S.
Member Extravaganza Hits the U.S.
Over 100 BNI winners and their guests will enjoy exciting and fun-filled Las Vegas from October 18th through October 21st, 2002. Winners receive a 4-day, 3-night trip, including round trip airfare from major metropolitan cities. Winners and guests will be staying at the New York, New York Hotel and Casino. Included in the Member Extravaganza trip is an evening filled with networking, hearty hors d'oeuvres and a workshop conducted by BNI Founder and CEO, Dr. Ivan R. Misner. How can you win?! All your chapter has to do to qualify is sponsor 6 new members between April 1st and May 31st, 2002; just 6 new members and your chapter qualifies for the drawing. All qualifying chapters will be eligible for the drawing. All members who sponsor new members into their chapter get one chance in the drawing for each new member sponsored! The more new members a sponsor brings into the chapter, the more chances they have in the drawing. Last year, over 75 members joined Dr. Misner and his family in Cancun, Mexico, on the 2001 trip! You can join the Member Extravaganza winners by contacting your local chapter travel agent! BNI travel agents will be able to sell this trip to chapter members (contact amy@bni.com for booking information). A refundable deposit of $50 per person will be due by July 12, 2002 (non-refundable after that date). Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express are accepted. Please note: If you deposit on the trip and are one of the winners, your deposit will be refunded. Space is limited, so call Amy Brown at (909) 305-1818, ext. 124, inside Southern California and (800) 825-8286, ext. 124, outside Southern California, or email amy@bni.com. Rules and Regulations: 1. The membership extravaganza begins April 1st and runs through May 31st, 2002. Without exception, only those applications dated between those dates will be eligible. The date on the new member's application is considered the official start date. No other date applies. 2. A chapter qualifies after it sponsors six or more new members into that chapter. 3. You get one chance in the drawing for each new member sponsored. You must be a current member to particpate in the drawing. 4. New members must list their sponsor's name on the application. 5. All prizes must be taken on the date above and are non-transferable. 6. All chapters in participating regions are eligible (chapters kicking off between April 1st and May 31st, 2002, may be subject to other conditions; see your Director). BNI HAPPENINGS — U.S.
California Director is Interviewed in Real Estate Magazine Ed Craine soon realized several benefits of belonging to networking groups. "First is having sales team that doesn't cost you any commission or payroll expense," he says. "Second, you will learn excellent communication skills that are transferable to other settings. Third, you will develop an informal board of directors and advisers for your business. Fourth, you will develop a sense of community with your members." -- Excerpted from an article about Ed Craine, Executive Director for San Francisco, CA, which recently appeared in Commercial Investment Real Estate Magazine. BNI HAPPENINGS — U.S.
Michigan Chapter Kick-Off
Here are a couple pics from a Kick-Off in Michigan. You can get the description for these pictures at the BNI Michigan photo album page; Go to http://www.bni-mi.com and click on "photo album." BNI HAPPENINGS — U.S.
Certified Networker Program Holds Graduation
Here are some pictures from a recent Educational Evening, which also serves as our graduation, for the Certified Networker Program. This is how we introduce the program to people and we also acknowledge recent grads during the same evening. The people standing up in front of the room are receiving their badges, pins and certificates... They are from the most recent graduating class. [Submitted by Tom Fleming] BNI HAPPENINGS — U.S.
Dr. Misner Visits Indianapolis BNI Conference
About 160 BNI members from the Indianapolis area gathered in February for the Indianapolis BNI Members' Conference. Executive Director Hazel Walker organized the event, which was packed with workshops conducted by Assistant Directors and guest Executive Directors visiting from other states. BNI HAPPENINGS — U.S.
Battle Creek, MI, Holds Visitor's Day
BNI HAPPENINGS — U.S.
Chapter Receives Founder's Award
BNI HAPPENINGS — U.S.
Michigan Member Develops Chapter Website The Greater Troy BNI chapter in Troy, MI, is proud to introduce its new web site found at www.troybni.com. WorldWise, Inc. (www.worldwise.net), a Michigan-based web house and BNI member, hosts, and markets the site developed for the Greater Troy BNI chapter. In just a few short weeks, the Michigan chapter has seen what a powerful tool a professional web site can really be. Future visitors (from industry categories that are open within the chapter) have been contacting the chapter's membership committee via their simple, on-line form provided within the web site. Through its continuing chapter growth, the Greater Troy BNI chapter looks forward to a successful 2002. Submitted by: Christine Newcomb Membership Committee Member Greater Troy BNI chapter - Troy, Michigan www.troybni.com BNI HAPPENINGS — CANADA
The Flying Fish is Flying!
On February 20th 2002, the Bridgetown chapter on the island of Barbados was officially launched at the Island Inn Hotel at 7:20am. Twenty four (24) new members were inducted and we had a total of fifty four visitors (including 2 from the UK). The room was "charged." The venue was correct for the BNI image and everyone was very impressed. It was quite an awesome occasion. Enthusiasm was very, very high; visitors were doing memory hooks in their 30 second presentation. It was a blast!
The late start was to make sure that everyone in the queue had signed in. Executive Director (UK) James Cruickshank and Master Toast Master & BNI member "Derrick Thomas" in full regalia (red tails,glove etc) officiated along with the "Fish" (Co-National Director, Curtis Belgrave).
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