BNI HAPPENINGS — Malaysia
National Conference Recognizes Outstanding Members and Chapters
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| Andrew Hall speaks to members at the National Conference in April. |
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| Jasmin Zain, Gold Club member, receives recognition from Andrew Hall. |
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| Rezal City chapter receives recognition from Andrew Hall for Chapter of the Year for the Johor region. |
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| Ken Chin and Col Harbans, Ampang chapter, receive recognition from Andrew Hall, for Chapter of the Year for Klang Valley. |
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| Riyaz Mahendy, Assistant Director, receives recognition from Andrew Hall. |
Submitted by Avryl Au.
BNI HAPPENINGS — Singapore
Singapore Chapters Survive SARS
In light of the deadly and contagious virus that sent chills through a country and threatened to cripple the economy as people stopped gathering in groups, BNI Singapore members did their temperature check before every meeting as part of their social responsibility. However, during that period, chapter and visitor attendance did not drop because the potential of gains from business referrals over-powered the fear of the virus.
The Harvest and Lighthouse chapters were launched in May and June respectively with overwhelming crowds during even that frightening time. And S.A.R.S. began to take shape in BNI Singapore, though this time it stood for Strategic Alliance Referral Sources.
Submitted by Sim Chow Boon.
Genesis Chapter Hits the Road for Referrals
Eight members from BNI Singapore's Genesis chapter traveled some 400km north to visit their friendly neighbor, Malaysia's Ampang chapter in Kuala Lumpur. These eight Genesis members really made their presence felt at the chapter. They generated much excitement among the Malaysian members, as is the characteristic of Genesians.
This trip was fruitful for both chapters as Genesis and Ampang established new contacts with one another. The invitation is now open for Ampang members to visit Singapore. The red carpet is rolled out for them.
Submitted by Sim Chow Boon.
Chapter Claps Its Way to Success
The Genesis chapter recently received the Bronze Medallion Award. Part of their success could be pinned on the clappers (see photo) that each member uses every time a referral is passed. The sound of the clappers creates a lot of energy and excitement within the group.
As soon as they were awarded their pins, they set their next goal at getting the Silver Medallion in two months.
Submitted by Sim Chow Boon.
BNI HAPPENINGS — New Zealand
Innovations to Benefit Members
BNI New Zealand is set for a successful year with some major innovations in place for the benefit of members.
National Director, Graham Southwell, said that the Administrative Team was now complete with Regional Directors in Auckland (Darryl Buchanan), Wellington (David Byers) and Canterbury (Alastair Christie). There are also four Assistant Directors in Auckland: Amanda Paul, Brandon Wilcox, Paul Myer and Grant Everiss, plus Ambassador John Channing.
The major achievement, which has taken the most effort to develop, has been the revolutionary upgrade for the BNI New Zealand website.
The professional looking website is very user friendly and has the capacity to automate many administrative functions.
"Online booking for training sessions and automating your BNI Dance card are just two of many new and expanding features on the website," Southwell said.
Excerpted from the "Kiwi Networker" newsletter.
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