BNI HAPPENINGS — Israel
Director Wins Labour Party Caucus Race
Shibolet Edelman, the Northern Israel Area Regional Director was elected to the Labor Party (opposition) Caucus, the main decision-making arm of this political party. Shibolet ran on a feminist platform and won a majority by two votes. Good luck to Shibolet in her political career.
Submitted by Daniel Kutnick.
Membership Campaign Grows Groups, Rewards Members
The three winners of Israel's first Membership Campaign, together with their significant others, are on their way to a weekend vacation in a luxury hotel at the Dead Sea Resort. The winners are: Uri Ashkenzi(bottom) of the Eilat Paradise group who sponsored four of the eight new members of their group; Dolly Modai(top) of the Nahariya chapter who sponsored four of the chapter's new members and Irit Shachori(middle) of Tel Aviv #1 chapter who sponsored one of the chapter's six new members. Congratulations to Uri, Dolly and Irit!
During the membership campaign, 80 new members joined BNI and another 15 filled out applications and are waiting for new chapters to open.
Submitted by Daniel Kutnick.
Ancient Site Spawns New Chapter
The city of Modiin started its first BNI chapter on June 19. Modiin is the site where 2400 years ago the Macabeans began their successful revolt against the ancient Greeks who governed the Middle East then.
The Modiin chapter core group led by Hagit Gita and Nettie Feldman has nine members, and 50 guests have confirmed their participation, with seven set to join on the opening day. Ofra Passal, the Regional Director for Jerusalem and Modiin, said that this is the first time in BNI Israel's history that the grand opening featured a Kosher East Indian breakfast.
Submitted by Daniel Kutnick.
BNI HAPPENINGS — South Africa
Patience Offers Huge Payoff
Elenor Russell was one of the founding members of the Kenilworth chapter (now renamed Southern Cross). She owns two "B & B's"; one in Muizenberg and one in the southern part of the Drakensberg Mountains in a village called Rhodes.
After not getting one referral for almost a year, a young man joined our chapter. He only stayed a short while before transferring to England. When his mother later came on holiday to Cape Town, she stayed at the B&B in Muizenberg.
Following her visit, the woman recommended Elenor's guest house to many friends. Life if now good! Guests loved the accommodations and many had needs fulfilled by other BNI members while visiting.
Submitted by Mike Levin.
Member Takes One for the Team
Sandy Hotz, a real estate agent with Remax and a member of Southern Cross chapter, has worked in the Kenilworth area for some 23 years. She had sold homes across, next to and behind Karen Kuh's home but had not had direct dealings with Karen.
When Karen decided her home was not looking so good anymore, she called Sandy in for a valuation with the intent to sell.
Sandy said that the lovely Victorian townhouse would be difficult to replace and instead suggested that Karen contact an architect.
Mike Wolters, a founding member together with Sandy, was consulted. He made some changes, called in the builder, plumber and electrician, all of whom made Karen happy. In the process she was introduced to an accountant and insurance broker.
Sandy may not have made a sale but has a happy client and many happy BNI members.
Submitted by Mike Levin.
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