MEETING AGENDA – Networking begins before breakfast!
Meeting begins punctually with 15
minutes of OPEN NETWORKING:
1.OPEN NETWORKING
2. WELCOME VISITORS,
INTRODUCE LT, MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE, VISITOR HOSTS, AND EDUCATIONAL COORDINATOR.
(Call the meeting to order -- 0: 15 minutes into the meeting)
3. PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW OF BNI.
4. NETWORKING EDUCATION. The Educational Coordinator, or the person chosen for
that week gives a 3-5 minute presentation on networking (the topic and
presenter should be assigned by the Educational Coordinator).
5. PASS BUSINESS CARDS TO THE LEFT. Remind members to keep extra cards on each
member for their card file. Have visitors pass out business cards separately.
6.WELCOME NEW MEMBERS TO THE ORGANIZATION. Give out New Member Packets upon acceptance. Have them come to the front for a formal induction
into the chapter.
7. MEMBERS INTRODUCE THEMSELVES AND GIVE 60-SECOND PRESENTATION. Ask members to
utilize Memory Hooks and/or LCD's in their presentations. Let visitors know
they will be introduced after all the members so that they will be able to see
what is expected.
8.WELCOME VISITORS to BNI and
HAVE MEMBERS INTRODUCE THEM. Tell them they may give a 60-second overview of
their business.
9. VICE PRESIDENT'S REPORT It should address:
a. Average #of MONTHLY referrals
b. Average #of MONTHLY visitors 1st time only)
10. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT (as needed) no less than
once a month to update members regarding professions still in needed in the
chapter, pending applications, policies and the function of the Membership
Committee.
11.SECRETARY/TREASURER Should announce:
a. Speakers for the next 6 weeks (remind them to bring door prize)
b. *Introduce that week's speaker(s) using the Bio-Sheet (i.e., years of
experience years with company education, married, children, and hobbies)
12. SPEAKER(S) GIVES 10 MINUTE PRESENTATION, INCLUDING QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
13.REFERRALS: This is the most important part of the meeting.
- Visitors, tell us what part of the BNI meeting impressed you the most.
14.SECRETARY/TREASURER'S REPORT It should address:
a. The investment to join (if there are no visitors, omit this), and
b. Who owes dues
15.ANNOUNCEMENTS, REMINDERS,
SPECIAL REPORTS: General Announcements, Chamber Mixer Dates, Trade Shows
16. DOOR PRIZE DRAWING(S) FOR MEMBERS BRINGING VISITORS OR REFERRALS. Each
speaker brings a door prize.
17.CLOSE MEETING