BNI HAPPENINGS — Canada
Masters of Success Tour Comes to Okanagan
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| Contributing Masters of Success author Darrell Ross addresses BNI members |
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| Former Olympian Nancy Morgan speaks on 7 characteristics of a champion. |
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Don Morgan, co-author of Masters of Success, and Nancy Morgan and Darrell Ross, contributing authors, visited the Okanagan, BC chapters to launch the first three-city arm of the Masters tour. Members did not complain when the Morgans and Ross "hi-jacked" their meetings to share their thoughts on how to attain greater success in life & business. The speakers focused on the importance of passion and enthusiasm, utilizing and mastering a system for success for all areas of life and the science of goal setting. Taking it one step further, members were delighted to hear Nancy talk about the seven characteristics of becoming a champion.
Michelle Taylor, Sales & Catering Manager of the Coast Canadian Inn and member of the Kamloops First chapter commented, "The content was great, and I especially enjoyed the enthusiasm of the delivery—I have already used one of the tools for goal setting several times since the talk!"
Mike Budd, Director with Melaleuca and member of the Sunshine Business Exchange chapter in Kelowna, said, "What impressed me was the way Don and Nancy put a number of ideas into a different perspective that made me look at my business with new insight."
Submitted by Darrell Ross, Executive Director, BNI BC
BNI HAPPENINGS — Canada
Fifth Annual BNI Charity Golf Outing
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| The Winning Team: Pictured from left to right, Mike Royle, Brian Fritsch, Denis Brisson (BNI Executive Director), Doug Walker, Al Bezanson, Jocelyne D'Aoust (BNI Executive Director) |
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High noon, Wednesday June 9th. 2004 at the Meadows Golf & Country Club, in Ottawa (Canada)—124 BNI golfers teed off for the Fifth Annual BNI Charity Golf Tournament. They were later joined by an additional 24 members for dinner. The goal was to have fun, network and raise $5,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Last years tournament enabled us to grant Frances' wish, which was to go to Disney World - Make-A-Wish's most popular request.
To learn more about Frances and her wish, click on http://www.bnieast.com/wish2003.html
Our goal this year was to send Brandon to the U.K. to see Chelsea, his favorite soccer team play and to visit family. Brandon and his twin brother are both afflicted with Cystic Fibrosis.
We are extremely pleased that we were able to raise $5,700. Brandon and his family are scheduled to visit the U.K. this September.
Congratulations to the BNI Manotick Chapter, who took the BNI Golf trophy for the second year in a row.
We would like to acknowledge and thank all the BNI members, friends and clients who supported us by either playing, volunteering and or donating prizes. This event could not have been the success that it was without them!
Next year's golf tournament is scheduled for June 7th.
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Submitted by Denis Brisson & Jocelyne D'Aoust, Executive Directors, BNI
BNI HAPPENINGS — USA
BNI Announces 2004 Membership Cruise in October
Join us for a 4-day, 3-night cruise with an ocean view cabin on Carnival Cruise Line's "MS Paradise." The cruise will depart on October 15, 2004, and it returns October 18, 2004.
For all the information you'll need to sign up, click on and then print out 2004 Membership Cruise.
BNI HAPPENINGS — USA
A Georgetown Dose of Reality!
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| Presentation of wine and gift certificate to Tammy Dodge, the winner, along with Anna Kostroun and David Niegsch. |
During the month of April, members of the Georgetown BNI chapter got to witness a reality show live and in person. Since a different lucky member presents information about their business each week, and there were five weeks in April, five lucky contestants were asked to compete in…
American Business Idol
Each presenter in April used their awesome creativity to deliver a fresh & fun presentation for their fellow BNI members. After each presentation, a panel of three judges gave their comments and told a little bit about what they learned.
The BNI chapter got to enjoy the following presentations:
Doug Paul Gaul McCartney
Let It Be…Insured.
Knute "The KING" Kleven
Little Less Conversation, A Little More Appraisin'
Rockin "BB" Bill Burch
When the DJ Comes to Town
Tammy Aretha Dodge
My Biz is ARCPD…Find out what it means to me….
Nick Elton Edelen
Don't Go Breaking My Patio Door
The presentations were all excellent and very creative. The BNI chapter learned all about Farmers Insurance, took part in an Appraiser Training Class, rocked out with Rockin Bill (the DJ), saw a fashion show from ARC Promotional Designs, and tested all kinds of patio coverings & glass from Russell Glass. At the end of the competition, the entire BNI chapter voted and selected Tammy Dodge of ARC Promotional Designs as the winner. Tammy was presented with a gift certificate and plaque.
Stay tuned for future "reality" shows from this BNI chapter—we are on FIRE!!
Submitted by: Anna Kostroun, Idol "Producer and Director" and President, Bank of America Merchant Services; and Dave Niegsch, Commitment Mortgage
BNI HAPPENINGS — USA
BNI Party Chased Away Last Winter's Blahs
The Overland Park II Chapter in Greater Kansas City held a winter social, strategically planned for after the holidays to be sure everyone enjoyed a fun, stress-free evening.
Bill Love graciously hosted the group at his photography studio, Visions Unlimited. The event was planned by Kathy Stipek, a Certified Meeting Planner, and entertainment was provided by John Thomas with Brinks Home Security who pursues acting as well. About 75 percent of the membership attended along with significant others, substitutes, guests and prospects.
Submitted by Frank & Catherine LaPlaca
BNI HAPPENINGS — USA
Houston Goes Red Hot
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| Tracy Irvine, chapter secretary, wearing a "Club 10" ribbon. |
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| Mark Taylor, Marilyn Kasmiersky, and Tracy Houtajarvi display the "Red Hot Dancer" tee-shirt. |
The Greater Conroe Chapter from the Houston West Region in Texas has started a "Dance Club."
No, not a disco but a program to recognize those members who fill their "One-on-One Dance Cards" by meeting with other members of their chapter. The chapter has produced its own ribbons to recognize members who do a lot of one-on-one's.
When members complete 10 "one-on-ones," they receive a ribbon that says "Club 10." When they do ten more, they get a "Club 20" ribbon. Members with a high number of one-on-ones also receive a tee-shirt that reads: Red Hot Dancer!
Great Idea, Conroe Chapter!
BNI HAPPENINGS — Caribbean
Surf the Caribbean
Submitted by: Marva Belgrave, Country National Director - BNI-Barbados
The BNI Caribbean website has been officially launched! Members can log on to www.bnicaribbean.com and tell us what they think, as we would appreciate hearing from them.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Writer's Guidelines for SuccessNet
We want to hear from you! SuccessNet Online needs your input. SuccessNet is truly YOUR newsletter. We ask you to consider the following tips when preparing your submission for SuccessNet:
- Writing style should be clear and concise. Keep your sentences short and give us details. Be specific.
- Use the inverted pyramid format, with your information leading us to the point, rather than giving all the details up front.
- Use dialog in your submission: John said, "BNI made a huge difference in my business."
- Be sure to include your name, chapter name and business name. When applicable, list your web address and we'll insert a hyperlink to direct readers to your website.
- If appropriate, give us dollar values for your chapter brags and testimonials.
- We would like digital photos of your chapter or regional events! As you can see from this first issue, we are able to have many more local-flavor articles and reviews. With your photos, include a brief description of the event, who's in the photo, and the name and city of your chapter.
- Please also include your web address with your submission, so we can direct our readers to your site.
- Please send your submissions to newsletter@bni.com
The types of submissions we are seeking are for Chapter Brags, Memory Hooks, BNI Happenings (your regional news), any other special announcements, success stories, or things your chapter has tried that have been successful.
Thank you!
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