About Us
Mission Statement
To grow the members' businesses by the use of referrals and to create a forum where ideas and information is shared for the benefit of all members. We are a network of trusted individuals whose main goal in meeting is to pass business among each other.
Group Policies (abridged)
Visitors and New Members
- Visitors are welcome to attend one (1) meeting within a six month period before submitting a membership application. New applicants must submit a check for $75 to the treasurer with their application ($50 Joining Fee and $25 for the first six-month period).
- All new membership applications go to the Leadership Committee for approval. Only one member per business category will be allowed, and each member may only represent two categories.
- If a new membership application is denied, the applicant must wait six (6) months before attending another meeting, or be invited to come back by a current member.
- New membership applications are approved on a three-month trial period. After three (3) months, the Leadership Committee will then vote whether or not to renew the membership.
- Memberships are renewed on a six-month basis. If necessary, the Leadership Committee will take into account the following when deciding whether or not to renew a membership: attendance, participation, dues and membership fee payments, quantity and quality of referrals passed.
- The membership fees are $25 for six (6) months (Jan-June and July-Dec). The weekly dues are $12, payable at the beginning of each month. If they are not paid by the second meeting of the month, a $5 late fee will be applied.
- Visitors are not allowed to solicit members of the group for business, either before, during, or after attending a meeting.
Membership Responsibilities
- After missing two (2) meetings in a six month period, the Leadership Committee may vote to not renew the membership, and open the spot up to new applicants. Special allowances may be given in the case of illness, Jury Duty or other personal hardships. These will be approved by the Leadership Committee.
- In order to be deemed “present” at a meeting, the member or substitute must arrive by 12:30 pm and stay until the end, or arrive on time and not leave before 1:00 pm.
- Members may send a substitute who either works directly with the member and is considered a part of their business, or someone who does not conflict with any current member’s business and is a prospective new member. However, a substitute may only attend 2 meetings a year.
- If a member is absent on the day they were scheduled to give their presentation without an extenuating circumstance, a $25 fine will be assessed.
- Members are expected to help grow each other’s businesses through the use of referrals. There are no quotas for passing referrals or generating business, but every member of the group is expected to be productive and reciprocal for the benefit of the group.
Leadership Roles and Responsibilities
- All leadership positions are voted on by the group. Position terms are six (6) months on a rotating schedule.
- Leadership Committee (5 people) approves memberships and renewals; coordinates with venue; arranges for stationery, forms, printing, etc, and makes administrative decisions for the group.
- Secretary keeps track of number of referrals passed, and the amount of business dollars those referrals generate.
- Treasurer collects dues and membership fees, coordinates with venue, and pays any other fees/bills incurred by the running of the group.
- Visitor Hosts (2) greet guests, keep track of the visitor log, follow up with visitors after attending meetings, and prepare visitor packets.
- New Member Liaison (1) helps new members understand membership responsibilities, the ethical guidelines of the group, and how to be a productive member as well as get the most out of group membership.
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