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Ivan Misner's Visit to Israel

Israeli Executive Team and Ivan enjoining a VIP tour at the Bahai Gardens and Temple in Haifa.

Israeli BNI members and guests are mesmerized by Ivan's stories at the evening event, celebrating 20 years of BNI.

It is never too early to raise a good glass of wine. The induction of new chapter in Benyamina at 7:30 a.m.

This was Dr. Misner's first visit to Israel since the inception of BNI in Israel four years ago. His week was packed with visiting various regions, attending meetings, speaking at key events, training, coaching and even a little sightseeing.

Over 250 members and guests joined Dr. Misner in celebrating the 20th Anniversary of BNI. The evening was opened by the President of the Chamber of Commerce for Israel, Uriel Lynn.

Dr. Misner's visit to Israel received substantial media coverage on the radio and in several newspaper articles, which highlighted networking and BNI as the leading organization in the area.

Also during the trip, Dr. Misner had the opportunity to facilitate the induction of the 3,626th BNI chapter! The celebration took place at a vineyard in Binyamina, a pastoral locale where members and guests raised a glass of wine to the future of BNI Israel's success.

I wish to thank the Israeli Management Team who helped me organize the week's events and Ivan's visit; my co-National Director, Yarden Noy; my PR and Business Developer, Offra Passal; and last but not least, the rest of the executive team in Israel for all their hard work. I know that BNI Israel is better now than it ever was due to all the efforts of this extraordinary group.

Submitted by Sam Schwartz, National Director, BNI Israel