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BNI Reaches the 100,000 Member Mark!

Sometime during the third week in June, BNI passed the 100,000 member mark—this milestone is certainly a cause for celebration!

So, how exactly did BNI grow from a humble 12-member seedling group in 1985 to an organization with 100,000 members in 2007?

When asked this question, BNI Founder & Chairman Dr. Ivan Misner explained, "The key to our phenomenal growth is our organizational culture, which is based on our founding philosophy of 'Givers Gain.'"

Because each new member embraces a 'Givers Gain' attitude, BNI has grown from 500 chapters worldwide during the years of 1985-1996 to nearly 5,000 chapters in 2007.

BNI's CEO, Norm Dominguez, says, "The entire BNI team is to be applauded, meaning YOU—all directors, members, staff, and strategic alliance partners. Ivan and I are pleased to announce that the organization has passed the 100,000 member mark. It happened sometime in June while we were all doing what we love—helping each other build our respective businesses through referral marketing."


Announcing the 2007 BNI Trip to New Orleans!

Join BNI's Member Extravaganza winners on a 4-day, 3-night trip to exciting New Orleans, October 19- 22, and stay at the fabulous Hotel Monteleone in the French Quarter!

This fun-filled trip includes a networking workshop presented by Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder & Chairman of BNI, and a mixer hosted by BNI. Along with winners from the 2007 Member Extravaganza, you'll enjoy New Orleans and meet BNI members from all over North America.

Take advantage of the special BNI price of only $870 per couple! This includes the following: round-trip transfers, hotel accommodations, the mixer and workshop (airfare not included). Space is limited, so call immediately to reserve your room for this incredible event!

To join this exciting event:

• Contact Suzi Sgrignoli at Lunar Travel: 1 (888) 44-LUNAR.
• A $50 non-refundable deposit is required. Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express are accepted.
• Attention BNI travel agents: You may sell this trip to your members using our group space. For details, call Suzi Sgrignoli at Lunar Travel: 1 (888) 44-LUNAR.


Have you listened to BNI's weekly internet recording, also known as the BNI Podcast?

Anyone can listen.

Go to http://www.bnipodcast.com/.

Some of the topics that have been discussed so far include:
Core Groups
The G.A.I.N.S. Exchange
Leadership Team Transitions
The Hidden Elements of a BNI chapter meeting
Givers Gain
And many more.

Simply visit http://www.bnipodcast.com/, select a topic that interests you, and click on the arrow-shaped "Play" button to begin to listen to topics that will help you make the most of your BNI membership.

Masters of Sales
The next book in "The Masters" series

New York Times bestselling authors Ivan Misner and Don Morgan have produced the latest in the Masters Series of books: Masters of Sales.

Read more than 70 stories from true "Masters of Sales," including Brian Tracy, Tom Hopkins, Zig Ziglar, Martha Stewart, Harvey Mackay, Jack Canfield, Jay Conrad Levinson, Tony Robbins, Tony Parinello, Keith Ferrazzi, and many more.

You'll learn secrets from top sales professionals that will transform you into a world-class salesperson.

Available on August 15, 2007, you can order your copy in advance by visiting http://www.mastersbooks.com/.